ShootingNut
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That a slightly enlarged primer pocket, and a loose primer, can cause a failure to eject in a semi auto handgun. Acting the same as a no eject due to a low powder charge. Gas pressure getting out around the primer seating?
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Probably the wrong sequence of events. If the primer pocket is loose, that is a high overpressure sign. Overpressure can cause the gun to resist unlocking, thus preventing ejection. I had that happen in a 1911 15 years ago, when a double-charge burst in it. The gun completely jammed and had to be hammered open.
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I would say no. Cycling in recoil-operated handguns has nothing to do with gas pressure, other than to give the impulse to the slide by launching the bullet. In gas-operated weapons (Desert Eagle is the only handgun I can think of that is gas-operated), there is not enough pressure lost through a blown primer to affect cycling.
Besides, if you are blowing primers and enlarging primer pockets, you are way overloading.
Besides, if you are blowing primers and enlarging primer pockets, you are way overloading.