Squib Question

[skosh69]

Somebody say squib??? Where, where, where??? Huh, huh, huh???

Like others that have experienced the misfortune of said squib, normally the primer only has enough oomph to push the bullet into the barrel far enough to prevent full cycle. Thus not permitting another round to be chambered, no matter how hard you slam the back of the slide with your non-firing hand.

One then has to clear said jammed weapon, disassemble it and dislodge said bullet from it's hiding place in the barrel and then reassemble weapon to further enjoy the days adventures.

That is unless it happens again and possibly a 3rd time, then the annoyed RO might just suggest that you return home with your box of screwed up ammo and rethink your abilities to load your own ammo.


Are we clear on the subject now? I'm here all week. Try the veal.

[Dave Waits]

I love ya Brother! ( The Veal is a little greasy, order the Corned Beef Brisket).

[AutoMag]

But if a little powder goes into the case then it could possibly cycle the slide..........I have also seen that done a time or two!!!

[sdmc530]

Originally Posted by skosh69

Are we clear on the subject now? I'm here all week. Try the veal.

Yep....got it..thanks!

[AutoMag]

Don't forget that some still shoot revolvers!!!

[skosh69]

Originally Posted by AutoMag

Don't forget that some still shoot revolvers!!!

Great comment John, I'm going to wing it but here goes my .02:

This could be a lot more of a dangerous situation because there is nothing to stop another round being fired since it's a revolver, unlike a semi-auto that generally won't allow another round to be chambered.

Your attention to hearing would be the only thing saving possibly your health and your gun from destruction.

John, thanks for the reminder about revolvers! Seriously, THANK YOU!

[AutoMag]

Originally Posted by skosh69

Great comment John, I'm going to wing it but here goes my .02:

This could be a lot more of a dangerous situation because there is nothing to stop another round being fired since it's a revolver, unlike a semi-auto that generally won't allow another round to be chambered.

Your attention to hearing would be the only thing saving possibly your health and your gun from destruction.

John, thanks for the reminder about revolvers! Seriously, THANK YOU!

I agree !!!

[Riverpigusmc]

Originally Posted by skosh69

Great comment John, I'm going to wing it but here goes my .02:

This could be a lot more of a dangerous situation because there is nothing to stop another round being fired since it's a revolver, unlike a semi-auto that generally won't allow another round to be chambered.

Your attention to hearing would be the only thing saving possibly your health and your gun from destruction.

John, thanks for the reminder about revolvers! Seriously, THANK YOU!

Which is why I wear amplified noise cancelling muffs

[Riverpigusmc]

Originally Posted by skosh69

Somebody say squib??? Where, where, where??? Huh, huh, huh???

Like others that have experienced the misfortune of said squib, normally the primer only has enough oomph to push the bullet into the barrel far enough to prevent full cycle. Thus not permitting another round to be chambered, no matter how hard you slam the back of the slide with your non-firing hand.

One then has to clear said jammed weapon, disassemble it and dislodge said bullet from it's hiding place in the barrel and then reassemble weapon to further enjoy the days adventures.

That is unless it happens again and possibly a 3rd time, then the annoyed RO might just suggest that you return home with your box of screwed up ammo and rethink your abilities to load your own ammo.


Are we clear on the subject now? I'm here all week. Try the veal.

And there, as Paul Harvey eloquntly stated, is the rest of the story

[Big Smoke]

I've had a couple squibs over the years, but that's it. Surprisingly, it wasn't from my reloads, but factory ammunition. Both were in my S&W 686, and both got lodged in the barrel. Luckily for me, I had been told I should keep a wooden dowel a few inches longer than the barrel, so if I did have one, I could push the lodged bullet out with it. A 3/8 wooden dowel did the trick on a .357.