Almost had a bad day at the range.

[metalman3006]

You should always be vigilant. Was blasting away with my semi 1919a4 with some of my dads reloads, the powder he used made a big flash. Man it did not like wolf primers, to soft. The firing pin drove right thru the primer and when I ejected the round the bullet got stuck in the rifling. The casing looked like it was fired. When I chambered another round the bolt didn't close so I rammed it home again. Luckily my dad has more sense than me and yelled that there might be something in the barrel before I pulled the trigger again.

It does like the Vietnam and WWII surplus tho. :-)

 

[joppaj]

Damn... Glad Dad spotted that one.

 

[august1410]

Great catch!!! Glad it all worked out and no one got hurt!

 

[lx1x]

thats good your dad stopped you.. it could have gone bad.

 

[MikeTF]

I can't help but sometimes feel like shooting is similar to scuba diving - it is always safer with a partner. I'm glad your Dad caught it and that you're ok!

 

[Jimbob2.0]

That would be bad..............cant believe anyone has ever called a wolf primer soft though. Thing must have a heck of a firing pin.

 

[jonnyl]

Glad your Dad was there! My dad is still getting smarter as I get older!

 

[narcolepticsniper]

That's what dads are for

 

[guthook]

Hooray for Dads!

Metalman> <MetalDad

Good looking out. Glad no one was hurt.

 

[metalman3006]

My dads a member but hasn't posted yet, only comes on here when I have bought something I want to show him. His handle is handloader and as you might guess he hand loads a lot.

 

[ForwardAssist]

Is your 1919 one of these bad boys?

http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/storeproduct888.aspx
http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/storeproduct550.aspx

Been lusting after one for a long time. And one of these would be nice too,

http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/storeproduct771.aspx
http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/storeproduct772.aspx

 

[Numidian]

I thought squibs were supposed to be rare... This is the second person on the board to have one in ~3 weeks isn't it?

 

[gen1runner]

Damn, glad you didnt get hurt. Good on your Dad for catching that

 

[metalman3006]

Is your 1919 one of these bad boys?

http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/storeproduct888.aspx
http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/storeproduct550.aspx

Been lusting after one for a long time. And one of these would be nice too,

http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/storeproduct771.aspx
http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/storeproduct772.aspx

Why yes it is, but I built mine.

http://s427.photobucket.com/albums/pp357/metalman3006/?action=view&current=Video_06.flv

 

[j8064]

metalman, it's great that the incident didn't become as bad as it could have been. We all thank your Dad too! Dad's are good to have in a bazillion ways.

Your post reminded me that day after tomorrow it'll be 10 years since I lost mine. It's hard to believe it's been that long and in many ways he's still here. Hug your Dad, thank him and tell him you love him - every day and every chance you get. You'll be glad you did.

I've seen pics of your 1919a4 before and it's amazing. How the heck did you build it? Inquiring minds are curious and drooling!