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Posted: 2/27/2011 4:41:46 PM EDT
| So I was looking throught the manual for my Springfield 1911 and it says NOT to use handloads...is this something the facotries will put in there to cover there asses or is Springfield alone on that? I cant find the manual for my glock to check |
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Every firearms manufacturer says this same thing. They have no control over what kind of reloads you're going to shoot, whether they will be within SAAMI specs or not, the right diameter bullet, etc. The lawyers and the beancounters run the world (no offense intended to you lawyers and beancounters). Like you said, it's a CYA thing. Using reloads puts the monkey on your back, and off of theirs. If you use proper reloading techniques, ANY modern firearm (and many antiques) can be safely reloaded for.
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It is due to CYA. I hate that other manufacturers are putting that BS in their manuals (I believe Glock made it popular).
Believe what you want. Can reloading be dangerous? Sure. Only buy factory ammo. Can guns be dangerous? Sure. Better take up tennis. Or swimming. Is driving to the tennis court or swimming pool dangerous? -just stay in the basement playing video games & reading Prevention! magazine if you are that worried; reloading might not be the ideal hobby for you. |
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If a hot loaded Winchester or Federal made round injures/kills a customer, Win/Fed is responsible, not Glock, S&W, Springfield ect. Hot factory ammo does happen, although rare. Recalls ocurr from time to time.
When Grandpa Munster is working in his basement almost anyting is bound to happen. (Boy, am I dating myself here) Grandpa's pressure testing equipment is in fact his firearm when he launches the first round. Mistakes happen and lots of guys (you know who you are) think maximum loads are like speed limit signs, merely suggestions to be obeyed only when someone is watching. Firearm manufacturer's would be ill advised to give permission or encouragement to using reloads in their weapons. For obvious reasons. |
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