Now, a lot of people will tell you about type 1, type 2, or type 3 malfunctions... I'm not one of them. I really don't care what number they are given. Also, different people give them different numbers. Either way, that number does nothing to tell me what the problem actually is or how to fix it. For the purposes of this article, I'm just going to list them in the order i feel. Got a problem with it? Tell me. We're men. Discussion is always welcomed.
No matter how good you are, what brand you use, or how many upgrades you make, if you shoot enough, your gun will have problems. It's just the way it is. Guns are machines, machines break. There are certain things that can be done to minimize this, but not prevent it. For example, cheap guns are cheap for a reason. Notice i said cheap. There is a difference in a cheap gun, an inexpensive gun, and a good deal. Too good to be true usually is, but even quality firearms can have problems. Let's say you do everything you're supposed to, buy the right ammo, clean regularly, all that stuff. One day on the range, you press the trigger and nothing happens. That's called a malfunction and what we will be discussing today. Every time someone says, "My gun jammed," what they are referring to is a malfunction. There a four common ones that we will cover today, but I have seen a few more that just make you shake your head. Remember, the consequences of human error can be shockingly amazing. Now, a lot of people will tell you about type 1, type 2, or type 3 malfunctions... I'm not one of them. I really don't care what number they are given. Also, different people give them different numbers. Either way, that number does nothing to tell me what the problem actually is or how to fix it. For the purposes of this article, I'm just going to list them in the order i feel. Got a problem with it? Tell me. We're men. Discussion is always welcomed. This is exactly what it sounds like, literally. You press the trigger and hear a "click". The chamber is empty. This is most commonly caused by not loading the gun properly. Either you didn't rack the slide after inserting the magazine, or the magazine wasn't fully inserted into the mag well. In both cases, the same process is used to remedy this. Tap the magazine firmly to properly seat it, rack the slide, get your gun back on target. Tap, Rack, Back. Very simple to remember & just as easy to perform. For reasons that can be seen in the picture, this malfunction is known as a stovepipe. It happens when a spent casing fails to fully eject from the ejection port before the slide closes on it. It is commonly caused by the slide not going all the way back due to under-powered rounds. This is usually seen with hand loads. To fix it, we do the same as the first time. Tap, Rack, Back on target. Again, you can probably guess from the name what the issue is, there are 2 rounds trying to go into the chamber. And that's probably where the easy part ends... It isn't rocket science or anything, just a bit more involved that the previous 2. First thing you want to do is lock the slide back to the rear. You will see something similar to the picture above. Next, rip the magazine out. No, literally, rip it out. That sucker is gonna be in there good! Now rack the slide a few times, Insert a new magazine, and you should be ready to continue. For this malfunction, the "Tap, Rack, Back" method will not work. If you try it, you'll notice that and probably take a look at the gun. Now you know what to do when you see it. Just take a look at the pictures. We all know what catastrophic means. It's over. Time to pack up and leave the range. This is a malfunction where the importance of a GOOD warranty is realized. It can happen, it does happen, I just pray it doesn't happen to you.
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AuthorKeep in mind that I am by no means a gun expert. I have had some safety, handling, and shooting training, but nowhere near the amount I feel is needed to claim the "expert" title. With that being said, I am a man that owns a LOT of firearms, knives, and gear! I have been shooting since I could hold a rifle and have even competed in and won a few competitions. The advice and tips that I give are based on personal experience, but are by no means to be taken as law. Please consult a trained, certified professional for all your firearms needs. Enjoy! Archives
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