sherman chl incident

[goinincircles]

Always question the validity of stories like these where a gun just goes off when dropped. I "think" I could throw any of my pistols to the ground and I just don't see them going bang. (although I'll refrain from testing that theory)Modern firearms generally require direct pressure to the trigger. Regardless of what caused the gun to fire a round off,sounds like everyone was lucky. Also doesn't paint chl'ers in a very positive light with the general populace. (perhaps this should go in the "Never Again" category????)


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[TLynnHughes]

Could have been a Taurus, I suppose. There's allegedly a safety issue with certain models when they're dropped. Mine is still currently my daily carry, however.

http://www.texaschlforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=29054

T.

[carlson1]

Ammo for the other side.

[Beiruty]

I know for a fact, a gun like a Tokerav would fire if dropped, not all guns are safe like an HK, Sig, or Barrette.,

[Pete92FS]

I've dropped mine twice at home; both times in a holster. One time a Baretta 92FS on the concrete floor of the garage and the other time my Kimber went bouncing down the carpeted stars. No incidents but it does increase the pucker factor.

[KD5NRH]

Well, I don't have the spare income to trash a gun finding out, but I have loaded a CCI-primed hull in my "non-drop-safe" 1911 and smacked the muzzle hard with a deadblow mallet several times. Not even a scuff on the primer. I've unintentionally dropped a loaded Browning pocket .380 and a Colt 1903 .32 on hard floors, with no ill effects as well. (other than the near heart attack from watching a 1903 in very good condition heading for the ground - I don't think the possibility of a discharge crossed my mind as I was waiting to see how bad it would hurt the finish)

[Pete92FS]

I don't think the possibility of a discharge crossed my mind as I was waiting to see how bad it would hurt the finish)

That's what I was thinking as my Baretta was falling to the concrete floor.

[android]

A friend of mine has recounted the time when he was with a para-military org in South Africa that they spent an entire weekend trying to get a Glock to AD with primered brass. They even resorted to throwing it out of a helicopter. Never happened. But still worked every time the trigger was pulled. I'm not a big Glock fan, but I think Glock, HK S&W M&Ps, Barettas and other pistols with firing pin blocks are all probably about this good.

[AEA]

Questioned and allowed to leave. I wonder if he was allowed to leave with his pistol?

[glocklvr]

I accidently dropped a glock from a motorcycle at well over 100mph 1 day . Aside from a badly beat up gun and some dirty pants no major damage the gun it didnt go off until i pulled the trigger to see if it would fire.

[Oldgringo]

Isn't this the reason that 1911's are carried 'cocked and locked' when there is a live round in the chamber?

[NTexas_V-Star]

Whoops, guess I didn't look hard enough when I posted my thread about this. Sorry guys


I am in agreement, the vast majority of modern handguns that are carried for defense purposes are safe enough to be dropped. I unintentionally tested that theory with my XD one night; dropped it on my kitchen floor. HUGE adrenaline charge, resulting in me ending up on the other end of the kitchen so as to make sure it wasn't pointing at me when it hit. No discharge.

[92f-fan]

Whoops, guess I didn't look hard enough when I posted my thread about this. Sorry guys


I am in agreement, the vast majority of modern handguns that are carried for defense purposes are safe enough to be dropped. I unintentionally tested that theory with my XD one night; dropped it on my kitchen floor. HUGE adrenaline charge, resulting in me ending up on the other end of the kitchen so as to make sure it wasn't pointing at me when it hit. No discharge.

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[NTexas_V-Star]

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Haha...they didn't know about it. My roommate on the other hand, got a good laugh out of it. Apparently I made a not quite manly noise.

[cowboymd]

Could have been a Taurus, I suppose. There's allegedly a safety issue with certain models when they're dropped. Mine is still currently my daily carry, however.

http://www.texaschlforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=29054

T.

It was a North American Arms 22 revolver.