turbo89 Joined Apr 21, 2010 Messages 2,282 Likes 364 Location NH Feedback: 39 / 0 / 0 Dec 8, 2013 #1/10 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.
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 NES Door Greeter Joined Jul 8, 2005 Messages 12,004 Likes 785 Location NH Feedback: 44 / 0 / 0 Dec 9, 2013 #2/10 Its bound to happen at some point, glad you caught it without incident. Take your time and roll em right.
Its bound to happen at some point, glad you caught it without incident. Take your time and roll em right.
Almostelmo Joined Feb 21, 2012 Messages 1,826 Likes 317 Location MA Feedback: 20 / 0 / 0 Dec 9, 2013 #3/10 Would it be silly to intentionally load a powderless round just to experience a squib?
edhead35 Joined Jun 1, 2009 Messages 2,839 Likes 427 Location North Shore, MA :( Feedback: 16 / 0 / 0 Dec 9, 2013 #4/10 Was it no powder or just not enough?
EddieCoyle Consigliere Moderator NES Member Joined Nov 11, 2005 Messages 21,329 Likes 9,796 Location Northern, MA Feedback: 160 / 0 / 0 Dec 9, 2013 #5/10 Almostelmo said: Would it be silly to intentionally load a powderless round just to experience a squib? Click to expand... Yes it would.
Almostelmo said: Would it be silly to intentionally load a powderless round just to experience a squib? Click to expand... Yes it would.
Royal Joined Dec 10, 2010 Messages 1,788 Likes 341 Feedback: 9 / 0 / 0 Dec 9, 2013 #6/10 edhead35 said: Was it no powder or just not enough? Click to expand... Yeah, inquiring minds want to know. These threads are always a very useful learning experience for me.
edhead35 said: Was it no powder or just not enough? Click to expand... Yeah, inquiring minds want to know. These threads are always a very useful learning experience for me.
O one-eyed Jack Manufacturer Joined Apr 12, 2006 Messages 15,529 Likes 31,918 Location Eastern Mass and southern NH Feedback: 4 / 0 / 0 Dec 9, 2013 #7/10 EddieCoyle said: Yes it would. Click to expand... This. Don't play games with reloads. Jack.
R revolverboy Joined Aug 26, 2007 Messages 60 Likes 4 Feedback: 1 / 0 / 0 Dec 9, 2013 #8/10 How did you extract it? Cleaning rod?
Almostelmo Joined Feb 21, 2012 Messages 1,826 Likes 317 Location MA Feedback: 20 / 0 / 0 Dec 9, 2013 #9/10 EddieCoyle said: Yes it would. Click to expand... one-eyed Jack said: This. Don't play games with reloads. Jack. Click to expand... Thanks, I assumed it would be. Figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.
EddieCoyle said: Yes it would. Click to expand... one-eyed Jack said: This. Don't play games with reloads. Jack. Click to expand... Thanks, I assumed it would be. Figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.
turbo89 Joined Apr 21, 2010 Messages 2,282 Likes 364 Location NH Feedback: 39 / 0 / 0 Dec 13, 2013 #10/10 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.
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.