A gun that actually has an accidental discharge

[Glenn E. Meyer]

We usually say that an ND is a user fault. However, there have been a few that have been the fault of the gun as with the South African Vektors.

Here's a clip of a Brazilian made Taurus going off when shaken - which lead to a large recall in Brazil of police guns.

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2014/03/20/brazilian-police-pistol-accidental-discharges/

 

[Skadoosh]

I once saw a 1911 go full auto because of a worn sear. That was a real eye-opener for all involved.

 

[TunnelRat]

Taurus. Enough said.

 

[Andrew Wiggin]

Low quality guns can AD. I had a Jennings .22lr discharge when I let the slide down on a chambered round that had been stuck. No injuries but I suspect the extractor struck the rim hard enough to set off the primer.

 

[kcub]

if you are in a gunfight, you want a taurus to be there










in the other guy's hand

 

[Jim567]

Low quality guns can AD. I had a Jennings .22lr discharge when I let the slide down on a chambered round that had been stuck. No injuries but I suspect the extractor struck the rim hard enough to set off the primer.

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I never had the thought! Wow, all .22 rimfires engage the rim with the extractor on chambering.
A bit scary now it was pointed out.
Speaks well to all the folks who designed .22 extractors - that this is the first time I have heard mention of the possibilty.

 

[Dc777]

Well if someone ever has to draw their gun to protect themselves but are shaking too much to pull the trigger, then they might need this gun

 

[Dirty_Harry]

Taurus. Enough said.

Yup!

Although their revolvers arent bad. I have a Taurus 94 22 SS revolver that is the prettiest gun I own. It is accurate and very nice.

 

[shortwave]

Once dropped a Jennings .22 and it went off...with the safety on.

 

[Leejack]

You guys are going to bash Taurus when Glocks exist? really.

Oh, anybody heard of the Remington 700?

 

[Skadoosh]

....and they're off!

 

[Walt Sherrill]

I once saw a 1911 go full auto because of a worn sear. That was a real eye-opener for all involved.

Having had a Luger go full-auto after coming back from a gunsmith, I can tell you that more than EYES can get opened when that happens.

(Luckily I only had three rounds in the mag -- but not out of an attempt to be safe... They DO tend to go upward if you're not anticipating it.

I now always load two rounds when trying out a gun that has been worked on.)

 

[lee n. field]

Is this any different from when this was first reported? Last year sometime, IIRC.

 

[Waspinator]

....and they're off!

heh, I got a chuckle from that

I will say though, that was one crazy gun in that video.. even with the safety on too. It wasn't like he was shaking it all that much either.. I was expecting the person to be wildly swinging to and fro, but it was not much.. heck, running with it on your hip probably would have shook it more. Crazy.

 

[Bart Noir]

I now always load two rounds when trying out a gun that has been worked on.

The more I think about this concept, the more I want to follow it also. Good advice!

Bart Noir

 

[gadawg31]

Really guys! I guess I have been sheltered with all the Taurus's I have owned. I have a PT99, that I have had for years and it has been one of my best pistols. I carried the Beretta 92F for many years as my service weapon and my PT99 is almost an exact replica. Maybe things have changed and I have not realized it, but I also have not bought any of their new guns.

 

[Leejack]

Maybe things have changed and I have not realized it, but I also have not bought any of their new guns.

I've had and old one and a new one (99 and 92), the new one is just as good. The only down side is they added a stinking rail and cheap grip panels which take away from the beautiful looks of then gun.

 

[gadawg31]

Leejack, I will tell you this. If I ever run out of bullets, I can throw the darn thing at the bad guy and probably break something.

 

[Leejack]

Here's the newer one, a duo-tone.

It drives tacks just like my old 99 did, and never a problem.

 

[gadawg31]

Good looking pistol. Where's the chiefs emblem from? Retired?