Semi-autos...sooner or later don't they all jam? - Page 3

SwedeSteve · 07-04-2008, 12:59 PM

Not me !!

wunhunglo · 07-09-2008, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by killer

Everyone I own has jammed at one time or another. What's your experience?

Just been thinking about this one again; by jamming do you mean a jam or failure other than one cleared by normal IA drills?

(IA Drill - immediate action drill)

Laufer · 07-21-2008, 03:49 AM

My used Mini 30: has not jammed, except trying to use the three junk aftermarket mags which came with the otherwise really good rifle. None with the Ruger factory "micro-mag". And three mis-fires out of 300+ usung only Wolf rounds.

The used Mini 14: three misfeeds with the factory mag, only on the first day. None later and none with plastic Promag (30-rd.) No mis-fires with about 300 rounds of only Wolf .223. It makes no difference to me what groups people get at 100 yards. My floating targets only go out about 70 feet. And few self-defense scenarios exceed 50 yards anyway in a civilian setting.

SKS: so far perfect.
MN 44: perfect.

If I had to be in a firefight at a close distance after a natural disaster, someday taking a carbine on the car seat into town (am a civilian since '83 with no combat tng.), give me a Russian-designed rifle, or a Ruger Mini with the best magazines.
Why 'beat around the bush' about reliability (only use iron sights) when we live just outside a city and own no land?

samuel · 07-21-2008, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SwedeSteve

Not me !!

The less you jam,the longer you'll last! sam.

big shrek · 07-21-2008, 10:10 AM

I've seen a couple of weapons jam due to the shooter "Limp-wristing" their weapon.

Keeping a proper grip can make all the difference in the world.

wunhunglo · 07-21-2008, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big shrek

I've seen a couple of weapons jam due to the shooter "Limp-wristing" their weapon.

Keeping a proper grip can make all the difference in the world.

Eh????

Jersey Jailer · 07-21-2008, 11:19 AM

Come to think about it, Had a Saiga in 223 (AK) and one in 308. both jammed on milsurp 556 and 762, worked fine with Wolf and 223 and 308 respectively.

Rick · 07-21-2008, 11:29 AM

I bought a new Browning HP in 1970 for $135.00. I have never experienced any kind of malfunction.

stalebiscuit · 07-21-2008, 01:58 PM

best gun ever, lorcin .380

not one jam

samuel · 07-21-2008, 03:37 PM

You mean it never even fired the first round??? sam.

stalebiscuit · 07-21-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by samuel

You mean it never even fired the first round??? sam.

ya got it

Big Tool · 07-21-2008, 09:51 PM

My bushmaster Ar-15 has been flawless. My dad's Olympic Ar has been just the opposite.

I apparently got a dud SA 1911. My Taurus 1911 has been flawless, SA XD has been flawless, I had a ruger P-- semi auto that I never cleaned and never had a single problem with it.

My Glock 10mm has had one FTE, which led to a double feed from hell.

I acutally have had two very serious hang-ups with my marlin 444xlr. Two times it has completely hung up, and has been very difficult to fix. Real PITa.

07-04-2008, 12:59 PM	#41
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07-21-2008, 03:49 AM	#43
Laufer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Down south. Posts: 121	My used Mini 30: has not jammed, except trying to use the three junk aftermarket mags which came with the otherwise really good rifle. None with the Ruger factory "micro-mag". And three mis-fires out of 300+ usung only Wolf rounds. The used Mini 14: three misfeeds with the factory mag, only on the first day. None later and none with plastic Promag (30-rd.) No mis-fires with about 300 rounds of only Wolf .223. It makes no difference to me what groups people get at 100 yards. My floating targets only go out about 70 feet. And few self-defense scenarios exceed 50 yards anyway in a civilian setting. SKS: so far perfect. MN 44: perfect. If I had to be in a firefight at a close distance after a natural disaster, someday taking a carbine on the car seat into town (am a civilian since '83 with no combat tng.), give me a Russian-designed rifle, or a Ruger Mini with the best magazines. Why 'beat around the bush' about reliability (only use iron sights) when we live just outside a city and own no land? Last edited by Laufer; 07-21-2008 at 03:56 AM.

07-21-2008, 10:10 AM	#45
big shrek Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northwest, FL Posts: 444 Images: 37	I've seen a couple of weapons jam due to the shooter "Limp-wristing" their weapon. Keeping a proper grip can make all the difference in the world. __________________ No worry I are just der big dumb troll nevermind dis here notepad I am just countin' ma toes.

07-21-2008, 11:19 AM	#47
Jersey Jailer Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SOUTH Jersey Posts: 499	Come to think about it, Had a Saiga in 223 (AK) and one in 308. both jammed on milsurp 556 and 762, worked fine with Wolf and 223 and 308 respectively. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Austrailian Shepherds are like potato chips... You can't have just one

07-21-2008, 11:29 AM	#48
Rick Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2	I bought a new Browning HP in 1970 for $135.00. I have never experienced any kind of malfunction.

07-21-2008, 01:58 PM	#49
stalebiscuit Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: atlanta, but much rather be in valdosta Posts: 1,561	best gun ever, lorcin .380 not one jam

07-21-2008, 03:37 PM	#50
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	You mean it never even fired the first round??? sam.

07-21-2008, 09:51 PM	#52
Big Tool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MS Posts: 601	My bushmaster Ar-15 has been flawless. My dad's Olympic Ar has been just the opposite. I apparently got a dud SA 1911. My Taurus 1911 has been flawless, SA XD has been flawless, I had a ruger P-- semi auto that I never cleaned and never had a single problem with it. My Glock 10mm has had one FTE, which led to a double feed from hell. I acutally have had two very serious hang-ups with my marlin 444xlr. Two times it has completely hung up, and has been very difficult to fix. Real PITa.