Had a kaboom today

[SDarkRage]

I had a 1911 that fired out of battery several years ago. I was wearing my Oakley half-jackets at the time thankfully. I had all kinds of brass imbedded in my face and glasses. Took pictures and wrote a letter to Oakley thanking them for a good product. They sent me replacement lenses free of charge and asked for my old ones back for testing and demos. Was very happy with Oakley after that. The 1911 will remain nameless but needless to say, it no longer has anything in it from factory except frame and slide now.

P.S. - I heard you should stay away from Glock .40's... Something about a Glock smiley... (Figured Id slip that in since somebody will rag on my 1911)

 

[dennishoddy]

God Forbid you have a bad word to say about a Tupperware gun. LOL..

 

[mightymouse]

It was an Xds 9 4.0 w/ Winchester Ranger t 127gr +p

Not Ranger 127gr +P+ ?? That stuff is hot!

 

[FullAuto]

I had a 1911 that fired out of battery several years ago.

At least it fired. Guns are designed to destroy things. To a 1911 guy, exploding in your hand it a success.

 

[lkothe]

Wow! Sure glad you are gtg! !
Safety glasses and hearing protection are always required in my mind.

 

[swampratt]

I would take it apart and check for any tapered type wear on the sear and firing pin.
Sounds like something got dirty or worn down.
Or weak spring. Possibly too much lube causing issues.

I am sure you have headed that direction though.

Glad you are ok!

 

[ssgrock3]

I know you just had another kid, but when you can afford it, you should upgrade from those 1911s to a Glock.

I should upgrade to your Avatar FullAuto!!

 

[ssgrock3]

FullAuto's avatar would have kept this from happening....at least to a gun. Glad you are ok brother. +1 eye and hearing protection. Some folks shoot with gloves even.

 

[jmtgsx]

You are a very fortunate man.
Why would you not be wearing eye protection?