Posted: 2/8/2012 5:25:33 AM EDT
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I observed this last night while working at the range. A friendly reminder to know what your shots are supposed to feel like and stop when something isn't right.
I did see the patron shoot the shot prior to this and he had a malfunction. He did a tap rack bang on it. Then this happened. He was uninjured and was in good spirits despite what happened. The ammo was Winchester Silvertips. I think they were 165 gr. Im not sure if the compensated barrel saved his hand or if it would have made no difference. I would think that because he had a compensated barrel the pressure was releived at the weakest point as opposed to back towards the breach resulting in a more catastrophic ka-boom. He was either law enforcement or security as he told me he had to qualify with this weapon soon and now would have to use his 9mm instead. I did find it odd in his line of work, why he would use a "C" model for duty. I have never been a fan of compensated pistols especially for shooting in dark situations. 
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Interesting
I have never seen a squib do something like that before. I agree about the comped barrel keeping the damage down. I wonder if Olin will pay for a new top end for the pistol? I have seen quite a few C model glocks in use by LE, but it isn't something I would do myself. |