Reminder for why we wear Eye Protection and have First-Aid kits

• Jan 4, 2017

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DC-W

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One of the staffers over at The Truth About Guns (TTAG) was doing an ammunition review when an improperly manufactured cartridge detonated, rupturing his Glock 20 in his hands.

Story here:
http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2017/01/jeremy-s/rip-glock-20-kaboom/

 

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Texas

Villiage Idiot

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So what was is overall impression of the ammo?

 

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thumbert

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Reminder of why I don't shoot 10mm

 

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c4snipar

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That's why I don't shoot expensive tactical rounds

 

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redeemed.man

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Texas said:

So what was is overall impression of the ammo?

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LMAO, great post

 

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• #6

Mr H

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Texas said:

So what was is overall impression of the ammo?

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Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play?


You'll be just fine here!!!

 

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mopar92

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May 5, 2011

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This is good. Failed as designed sending the gases down the frame. Sucks for Underwood and a reminder to everyone when testing new hot, overpressure, or max loads to fire the first mag at least with gloves and proper eye protection.

 

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bobbo

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Could it be glockmusuppore unsupported chamber design?

 

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• #9

mopar92

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bobbo said:

Could it be glockmusuppore unsupported chamber design?

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No. As pointed out in the video it's a Lone Wolf barrel with better case/chamber support.

 

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kmb

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This happened to me last year with my FNP-45. Mag blew out the bottom with guts and remaining ammo tossed about. Polymer frame was markedly larger due to the explosion inside. Never found the "bad" round. Glad to see he is ok. My left thumb had locking issues for a while where I had to pull on it to move it about. I had burn marks and superficial cuts to my right hand similar to his pics. I was running a mix of brand new Sellier & Bellot and Freedom 230g RN ammo. Just glad it didn't happen to my wife as she shot a mag right before me with no issue. Glad I was a short drive from Flying Dog. Be safe out there.

 

• Jan 5, 2017

• #11

balttigger

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Stated in the video it was a problem with Lehigh supplying rounds that were not to spec and were loose in the case. When the round chambered, the projectile was seated deeper and caused an over pressure kaboom.

 

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fidelity

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Looks like he got the Extreme Detonator batch from Underwood instead of the Extreme Penetrator.






(and only joking because he's ok)

 

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fidelity

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balttigger said:

Stated in the video it was a problem with Lehigh supplying rounds that were not to spec and were loose in the case. When the round chambered, the projectile was seated deeper and caused an over pressure kaboom.

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Hope Underwood has further follow-up on this as they might have 40 S&W loadings out there with this same issue (the load the same Lehigh rounds in some of these offerings - 115 gr defenders and 140 gr penetrators).

I've bought Underwood Extreme defenders and/or penetrators in the past for 9 mm, 357 Magnum, 357 Sig, and 40 S&W. No kabooms so far, but I'll think twice before shooting the 40 S&W boxes now.

 

• Jan 5, 2017

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balttigger

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fidelity said:

Hope Underwood has further follow-up on this as they might have 40 S&W loadings out there with this same issue (the load the same Lehigh rounds in some of these offerings - 115 gr defenders and 140 gr penetrators).

I've bought Underwood Extreme defenders and/or penetrators in the past for 9 mm, 357 Magnum, 357 Sig, and 40 S&W. No kabooms so far, but I'll think twice before shooting the 40 S&W boxes now.

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They bought new laser equipment to make sure that all rounds from here on meet specs.

 

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traveller

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How do Underwoods claimed velocities for their specialty ammos line up with SAAMI specs for 10mm?

 

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Alphabrew

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fidelity said:

Looks like he got the Extreme Detonator batch from Underwood instead of the Extreme Penetrator.






(and only joking because he's ok)

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j_h_smith

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I was at AGC many years ago when we had a kaboom. Guy was pretty messed up. Police arrived and took statements, he went for a ride to the hospital. It could have been worse. He did have on safety glasses.

 

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Indiana Jones

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Reminder of why I don't shoot plastic handguns that "never break".

 

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redeemed.man

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Indiana Jones said:

Reminder of why I don't shoot plastic handguns that "never break".

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I would argue that the injuries would be far worse if this happened with a metal gun frame.

 

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thumbert

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Indiana Jones said:

Reminder of why I don't shoot plastic handguns that "never break".

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Same things happen to metal frame guns. Nighthawk had a 10mm 1911 that blew due to a squib.