RED333 1,025 Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 If it was blowen apart it would not show the bent brass, can you see where the claw put a mark on the base. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrance@iacwds.com 716 Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 I agree, pulled apart would leave a base that was still what it looked like before. Funnel shaped would indicate out of battery discharge as it was completely unsupported. 1911 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 glad no one was hurt. the slide should be fine with some replaced parts. good move having it checked though. could have had bullet setback as well. hard to say. but even factory loaded ammo can go kaboom. its just less likely. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mogunner 240 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Glock doesn't fully support the case on the .40, so it's very important to inspect brass when reloading more so than usual. Buddy of mine on another forum KB'd his Glock after 30k rounds (Yes, that's 30,000) rounds through it mostly his reloads. Sent it in after talking to them, he basically got a new pistol back from them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geepelton 105 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 I had a bad piece of brass blow out the mag in my Glock 22. Luckily nothing happened with the gun itself, I was using and aftermarket lone wolf barrel. Scary stuff, thought it blew my hand off at first. Glad everyone is ok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
storm6490 2,768 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 That's what I was thinking. How will that work? Will the new serial be transferred to my name? you would have a mix match. all that matters is the lower receiver and that small piece of aluminum wiith the serial number on it. only euros put matching numbers all over the place. you can buy a complete upper with no paperwork. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wearefla 16 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Wow! The knowledge and expertise shown by the members of this forum is amazing. We all have the advantage of consulting probably a couple hundred years of experience in almost any firearm problem, quickly and effortlessly. And the details! Seems like whatever the topic I learn something new. Again, so glad no one was hurt. That Glock stands behind the gun so well makes me even more confident in the quality, Glock Perfection! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Are you're reloads FMJ or lead bullet? Glocks are known for having this happen on occasion when using lead bullets. The barrel rifling fouls more than standard cut rifling and can cause over pressure issues with results similar to what you have in the photos. I doubt that was the cause. Even if you're shooting soft lead rnds, (which, to be on the safe side, most people shouldn't do), a Glock's barrel has to be very dirty to have any kind of overpressure problem. Yep. The way some people talk about lead bullets and Glocks, you'd think that after 1 round, the rifling is completely leaded up and will lead to a kaboom. Not the case. The hardness of the lead can be a factor, but a few mags of lead nosed bullets through a stock Glock barrel won't be a worry at all. Glad to see Glock is helping and you're buddy is OK, OP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaSlinger 61 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 The best way to avoid this type of situation is to buy an XD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bodam 9 Posted May 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 The best way to avoid this type of situation is to buy an XD. I was shooting my XD9mm right next to him when this happened Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 This is an excellent demonstration of why we should follow the manufacturer's warnings. ...I think I hear Darwin calling! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 The best way to avoid this type of situation is to buy an XD. they all go kaboom. i think id just stop using reloads. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wearefla 16 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Holy cow! Anybody get hurt on that one? Looks like a round cooked off in the mag! Details please, traded my xd for a S&W 625! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fallschirmjager667 729 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 The best way to avoid this type of situation is to buy an XD. they all go kaboom. find me a picture of a blown up colt 1911, lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaddis 1,689 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Glock doesn't fully support the case on the .40, so it's very important to inspect brass when reloading more so than usual. I think this doesn't really hold true anymore with Gen. 3 Glocks and beyond. find me a picture of a blown up colt 1911, lol Otay. Let's see here... http://www.freerepub...s/1208584/posts Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thebuns1 4,323 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 the picture of the xd isnt of my gun. i couldnt tell ya anything about it other than kaboom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaddis 1,689 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) Anybody "teacupping" a handgun (especially male) almost deserves a powder tattoo on his palm. Edited May 24, 2012 by Gaddis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wearefla 16 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) I thought that, but I was raised to be polite! LOL! Sorry, it is not funny for a KB to happen, but teacupping, is. Don't think the xd was teacupped looking at the palm, sure like to know what happened though. Weak hand thumb or web behind the slide can be very painful, as a few I've seen and cleaned up the blood from can attest. Edited May 25, 2012 by wearefla Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedChallenger 149 Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 The best way to avoid this type of situation is to buy an XD. It was the home made reload not the Glock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SaigaSlinger 61 Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 The best way to avoid this type of situation is to buy an XD. It was the home made reload not the Glock. Yea i hear ya. I guess you hear about glocks kabooming more often just for the simple fact that so many people own them. Almost everybody i know has one and im guessing a lot of people like to reload. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 The best way to avoid this type of situation is to buy an XD. It was the home made reload not the Glock. Yea i hear ya. I guess you hear about glocks kabooming more often just for the simple fact that so many people own them. Almost everybody i know has one and im guessing a lot of people like to reload. Yeah, I've always accounted it to shear #'s. There's eleventy billion Glocks in circulation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Either reload using JACKETED bullets, or get an aftermarket barrel that will take lead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaddis 1,689 Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 (edited) I've been having great results with the Rainier 165 grain HP'S and exactly six grains of Alliant Unique (Starline brass, CCI SP primers) in my Glock 23. Got the loading off the Internet somewhere. Checked out as within safe pressure limits. I hate all those "high pressure" loadings like the .40 S&W and a lot of the modern 9x19 shit you find published now. I'd limit the cases to no more than three loadings before tossing them, even with virgin brass. I always close my eyes when shooting them if the case has seen a trip thru the sizing die more than two times. Dammit, double typed on the "e" key again. Edited May 25, 2012 by Gaddis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shades_of_grey 1,092 Posted May 25, 2012 Report Share Posted May 25, 2012 Ya wanna see a real high-pressure Glock "kaboom"? Here ya go, in 10mm... The guy who was holding it when this happened wasn't seriously hurt. I think it's impressive how well Glocks handle overpressure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RED333 1,025 Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 Ya wanna see a real high-pressure Glock "kaboom"? Here ya go, in 10mm... The guy who was holding it when this happened wasn't seriously hurt. I think it's impressive how well Glocks handle overpressure. DAMN, that is ugly!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
patriot 7,197 Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 I was within arm's reach of a 44 mag Blackhawk when it went BOOM! Half the cylinder went past my ear, and the top strap was ripped off the rear of the frame and bent almost 180 degrees forward. Luckily no one was hurt. It was a severe overload. To top it off, when he sent the gun to Ruger for repair, it was stolen while in UPS's posession. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrance@iacwds.com 716 Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 The best way to avoid this type of situation is to buy an XD. Refer to Post #13 please. 1911 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrance@iacwds.com 716 Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 The best way to avoid this type of situation is to buy an XD. they all go kaboom. find me a picture of a blown up colt 1911, lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lone Eagle 839 Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 I haven't started reloading yet, but my cousin gave me a tidbit on lead vs jacketed for semis. A semi is a perfectly timed machine. Lead has more drag(or resistance to travel) than jacketed, and throws the timing off. In some cases, the barrel is tilted/unlocked and the slide coming back before the bullet exits the muzzle, which can cause an overpressure condition as the shell exits the chamber. He doesn't have pics, but he blew a WW2 Remington Rand 1911 apart with semi wad cutters once. He distinctly remembers the slide starting back and then KABOOM!!! For a simple demonstration, shoot a LRN and a FMJ from a .38/.357 revolver. With the lead, you'll notice more gas blowing out of the cylinder gap. Also, this is from my Blazer Ammo ballistic chart: 158gr LRN: 755 FPS 200Ft/lbs muzzle. 158gr FMJ: 945FPS 248ft/lbs muzzle. Both standard loads, same powder, 4" barrel. Notice a difference? The FMJ flies out the barrel faster due to less resistance. I'd chock this up as a lesson learned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fallschirmjager667 729 Posted May 26, 2012 Report Share Posted May 26, 2012 The best way to avoid this type of situation is to buy an XD. they all go kaboom. find me a picture of a blown up colt 1911, lol not a colt and gaddis, go to hell, lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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