Had my first kaboom.....

[samrothstein01]

And no, it wasn't a GLOCK!

....but your close.

Purchased a new AR in the fairly recent past, chambered in 40S&W and it accepts Glock magazines. Scared the living out of me, stung my hand pretty good, but no real injuries. (Very grateful for that.) Left some serious powder residue on my hand. Found out later it was a squib load issue, and likely a weak casing also. (Just my guesstimates.)

Full range report with pics can be found here:

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ed_in_40s_and_w_pic_intensive.html#post917532

 

[Naptown]

wow, scary situation.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

OUCH. That's no good at all. Hope you get it figured out for sure.

 

[LotsofGlocks]

Thats crazy, glad your ok!

 

[JohnP82]

Glad you were not hurt. Very scary

 

[ShooterLee]

Yikes!

 

[jblomenberg16]

I read the other post...definitely made me extra EXTRA careful tonight as I was loading up some 9mm for this weekend. I actually threw out a few cases that were probably ok, but just "looked funny" just in case.

 

[IndyGunworks]

looks like your so called squib was actually the round from the casing that exploded, so no squib...... by the amount of bullet setback you have i would try some more krimp.... and possibly polish the feed ramp and try and open up the feed lips just a hair..

 

[samrothstein01]

looks like your so called squib was actually the round from the casing that exploded, so no squib...... by the amount of bullet setback you have i would try some more krimp.... and possibly polish the feed ramp and try and open up the feed lips just a hair..

Yeah, after talking through it with several folks on here and the progression of events, I believe you are correct that the round from the exploded casing was the stuck round...so no squib. It just took me a while to put the pieces together.

The ammo was not my reloads. It was some factory/commercial bulk stuff. The rest of the rounds seem to have enough crimp, and I can't get them to setback with my hands.

But yes, I think a feed ramp polish and some adjustments are certainly in order.

Thanks!!

 

[Greenmonsta79]

Did you make sure to clean your undies! Glad to hear your ok!

 

[dreamer56]

Thanks for the posting - glad you are alright -

 

[dkangel]

Thats why I listen to every shot. So hopefully I can detect if I might have a squib. Of course this doesnt work so well when I am rapid firing.

 

[Bluedragon]

Hmm was it like this?

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh1lyMyejpI]YouTube - M16 Blows up in Kids Face[/ame]

 

[samrothstein01]

Hmm was it like this?

YouTube - M16 Blows up in Kids Face

Actually, it was very similar. In the video it appeared there was more damage to the rifle/mag than what I had, but I was shooting 40S&W. But yes, hauntingly similar.

 

[brian.hoostal]

Scary stuff. Glad you're o.k.

 

[Joe Williams]

I'm glad you are ok!!!

If you are seeing setback like that, stop shooting!!! I see you've already decided it wasn't a squib. I don't think so either. Setback like that drastically increases pressure. It was only a matter of time till one case just wasn't strong enough to contain.

I am, however, impressed that ANY cases were. What brand of brass was that?

 

[bigg cheese]

Had my first kaboom.....

did you know her?

 

[84VETTE]

The closest thing iv had happen was having a piece of a percussion cap hit and stick in my forehead