November 10, 2022 The Cheaper Than Dirt Shooter’s Log contains a very useful article for pistol shooters. This CTD article highlights five common problems in semi-auto pistols and provides tips on how to fix them safely. Hang fires, i.e. If a round does not fire immediately, it’s vital to keep the gun pointed DOWN. A squib load can cause a round to be left in the barrel. It is important to unload the cartridge and not take another shot. You could risk the gun exploding in your hand if the second full-charge bullet hits the barrel.
Double Feed Stovepipe (Failure To Extract)
Misfire / Hangfire Squib Load 1. Tip-Up or Misfeed: If you have misfed, you should not fire again. The muzzle should be pointed down-range. Next, pull the slide back to remove the round that didn’t feed. Verify that the slide is free of dirt and debris. After inserting the magazine again, ensure that the mag is properly seated. Double-Feed: This is a common problem with gun types that have worn springs or magazines that are cheap. You will need to remove the magazine. CTD states that you should remove the magazine and continue to cycle the action until the double-fed rounds are out. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe [.]” direction. Stove-Pipe is when a fired round doesn’t fully eject. There are many reasons for this, including a damaged extractor, low pressure powder charge, dirty chamber or greasy cartridge brass. Old, worn-out recoilsprings are also common causes. Stove-Pipes can be avoided by replacing the recoil spring once every 4000 rounds. Also, ensure that your chamber is clean, and that the extractor is not damaged or chipped. 4. Misfires and hang-fires: There are many reasons for misfires (“click no boom”) and hang-fires. A defective primer, a damaged firing pin, powder many be bad or the case not properly filled could all be reasons for misfires. If the gun does not fire, you should keep it pointed down-range for at least one minute. If the case doesn’t fire, eject the cartridge and place it on the ground. A hang-fire (delayed incandescence after firing pin strike) is used to keep the gun pointed downrange. Next, drop the magazine and eject any unfired cartridge from the chamber. Finally, inspect the gun once it is completely empty. Squib Load is when the gun fires but the actual case ignition makes very little noise, smoke, and recoil. This could be due to the fact that the case did not contain enough powder. It could also be that the powder didn’t ignite. Squib loads can be dangerous in fast-fire situations. Stop firing if you ever get a squibload! Do not fire another round! This is because the bullet may have been left in the barrel by the squib. Similar Posts:Tags: Cheaper Than Dirt, Gun Safety, Handgun, Handgun Safety, Misfeed, Semi-Auto, Squib Load, Stove-Pipe
