First Squib Reload

[turbo89]

Just had my first Squib... it was just like everyone describes, slight pop and no recoil.

On the plus side, I now have a barrel slug for my 1911.

 

[Dirtypacman]

Its bound to happen at some point, glad you caught it without incident. Take your time and roll em right.

 

[Almostelmo]

Would it be silly to intentionally load a powderless round just to experience a squib?

 

[edhead35]

Was it no powder or just not enough?

 

[EddieCoyle]

Would it be silly to intentionally load a powderless round just to experience a squib?

Yes it would.

 

[Royal]

Was it no powder or just not enough?

Yeah, inquiring minds want to know. These threads are always a very useful learning experience for me.

 

[one-eyed Jack]

Yes it would.

This. Don't play games with reloads. Jack.

 

[revolverboy]

How did you extract it? Cleaning rod?

 

[Almostelmo]

Yes it would.

This. Don't play games with reloads. Jack.

Thanks, I assumed it would be. Figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.

 

[turbo89]

Sorry guys, I've been away for a bit.

There didn't appear to be any powder. I got it out using a soft metal rod I had, with a rag wrapped around it.

I pulled 40 rounds from the same round of reloads ( loaded about 100 and shot about 20 before the squib), they all had powder.