I get the dufus of the day award

[bwframe]

I had a squib similar to that (close to the end of the barrel) at FNS one evening. The RO did not hear it and I was lucky to feel the similar "something is wrong," and stopped. We pounded it out and continued on.

I've seen a double charges twice. Both times the cases let go spraying the shooters hands with burning powder and blew the mags out. One shooter ended up bleeding from above and below the safety glasses, both continued on with different guns. Both Les Baer 1911's IIRC were locked up and reported back to not need repair other than pounding open, cleaning and re-lubing.

 

[dieselrealtor]

You now have a fine paperweight conversation starter piece.

Nearly anyone seeing that on your desk would have to ask....

 

[Gluemanz28]

I believe that this is 100% a warranty issue. Springfield Should stand behind it.

All joking aside Allen I'm glad it turned out ok.

On a side note I was going to buy that gun off churchmouse but he already sold it so I bought a new one from ZX Guns.

 

[richardraw316]

Glad your ok Allen. just remember to be careful with those 1911s, you never know when they will kaboom.

 

[churchmouse]

I believe that this is 100% a warranty issue. Springfield Should stand behind it.

All joking aside Allen I'm glad it turned out ok.

On a side note I was going to buy that gun off churchmouse but he already sold it so I bought a new one from ZX Guns.

The gun you and I discussed was a different RO.
Allen got that one from me last year and I think it was the one in the pic below if memory serves. He put it back to original and did the slick ceracoat job on it.

I have had a few since then.

 

[lovemywoods]

As many others have said, we're all happy that you are OK.

Thanks for sharing the event and the pictures.

With your machine repair skills, the refurbished pistol will look better than before!

 

[actaeon277]

I have a question. I've seen a squib in a revolver. And I know there is a danger of going to the next bullet with one in the barrel.
But, does a semi-auto have enough energy in the primer to cycle the action and load the next round???

 

[partyboy6686]

Churchmouse buys and sells a Range Officer every month.lol They are a awesome 1911 for the money.

The gun you and I discussed was a different RO.
Allen got that one from me last year and I think it was the one in the pic below if memory serves. He put it back to original and did the slick ceracoat job on it.

I have had a few since then.

 

[SERparacord]

I have a question. I've seen a squib in a revolver. And I know there is a danger of going to the next bullet with one in the barrel.
But, does a semi-auto have enough energy in the primer to cycle the action and load the next round???

"I didn't see brass eject when I racked the slide"

 

[actaeon277]

"I didn't see brass eject when I racked the slide"

Then I must be losing my mind.
If the first shot was a squib.
And the squib placed a bullet in the barrel.
And there was no bullet loaded after.
Then what caused the bulging?

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I have a question. I've seen a squib in a revolver. And I know there is a danger of going to the next bullet with one in the barrel.
But, does a semi-auto have enough energy in the primer to cycle the action and load the next round???

First, glad to hear nobody was hurt Allen, and sorry about the gun!

As for a revolver squib, been there, done that. I have an old Colt Police Positive, and purposely loaded up some "light" .38 special rounds just for it. Well, I never should have second guessed the "robustness" of that little revolver. I apparently loaded them too light and wound up with not one, but TWO bullets stuck in the barrel. Amazingly, there was no bulging or damage to the gun (or me), but it was a pretty embarrassing trip to my gunsmith...

 

[churchmouse]

Churchmouse buys and sells a Range Officer every month.lol They are a awesome 1911 for the money.

It is an addiction.......

 

[AllenM]

My welds on the dust cover didn't crack so I felt good about that

The gun you and I discussed was a different RO.
Allen got that one from me last year and I think it was the one in the pic below if memory serves. He put it back to original and did the slick ceracoat job on it.

I have had a few since then.

 

[AllenM]

Then I must be losing my mind.
If the first shot was a squib.
And the squib placed a bullet in the barrel.
And there was no bullet loaded after.
Then what caused the bulging?

There was a bullet loaded after ....

 

[45fan]

Well, at least ya know a guy who can put a slick new finish on that 1911 when you get it all sorted out. Just looking at the damage, I would look closely at the slide top lever too. Looks like a lot of pressure might have been put on the pin, could be bent, or otherwise compromised...

 

[AllenM]

Glad your ok Allen. just remember to be careful with those 1911s, you never know when they will kaboom.

I do now

 

[Mosineer]

Definitely scary!!! Should make us all even more cautious and inquiring when something does not sound, look, or feel right. No person or thing can always be perfect. And gremlins don't need much opening to bite us in the buttinski. So thank goodness nobody was injured. Good luck with the rebuild!!

 

[ghitch75]

glad you still have all your digits.....had to beat a Para apart that suffered the same fate last year....you can weld and turn that barrel down!!!

 

[churchmouse]

There was a bullet loaded after ....

I see the welds held.....

Can you get the dust cover back in shape. That will take some heat/patience.

 

[dieselrealtor]

I have a question. I've seen a squib in a revolver. And I know there is a danger of going to the next bullet with one in the barrel.
But, does a semi-auto have enough energy in the primer to cycle the action and load the next round???

The squib loads I have encountered did not eject the brass but anytime I am in doubt at all I stop & check the barrel.