[mrleggs]

Gonna go shoot my RIA .45 tomorrow and wanted to know if there are any problems I should be aware of.
I've heard of a few issues when shooting and want to know how to handle the more dangerous handgun issues.
Any thougths would be great!
Daniel

[M14man]

Quote:       Originally Posted by mrleggs

I've heard of a few issues when shooting and want to know how to handle the more dangerous handgun issues. Daniel

There should be nothing dangerous about handgun shooting unless there is careless handling, or totally overloaded reloads. If you are talking of malfunctions, none of them are dangerous unless they happen in a self defense mode. If when shooting, it malfunctions more than it should under break-in, there are remedies that can make further function more reliable. If you get a stovepipe, pull the slide back and roll the shell out and let the slide snap foward.If you are new to shooting autos, it helps to have a knowledgable friend along. The big thing is for YOU is not to make it dangerous by aiming the muzzle anywhere except down range when having, or clearing a stoppage.

[mrleggs]

thx! that helps me. I wasn't sure if "jams" or whatever they are callled could be dangerous or not.
Muzzle control...yes, #1 in gun safety!

[M14man]

Mrleggs,enjoy and let us know how well it performed. In a short while you will become quite familiar with the M1911. You will get more reliability if you use ball ammo than if you try to use hollow points.

[samuel]

The proper way to clear a malfunction on an auto-loading handgun is to keep it pointed downrange,drop the mag out,tilt the pistol so the right side is down,pull the slide back and lock it.Keeping it pointed downrange. If it failed to eject work the casing or loaded cartridge out or possibly shake it out. If a 1911 wont work consistantly with hollowpoints there is something wrong with the feeding system,usually mag,s or the feedramp.If they are reloads there may be something wrong with the way they are loaded.Hollowpoints should work just as good as hardballs.There are more hp,s used than fmj,s. sam.

[mrleggs]

Thanks again!!!

[CrazyIvan]

mrleggs,

It is good to understand problems and how to handle them, but I doubt you will have any, as I haven't with mine.

However, given anything can happen, good practice of safe firearm handling is always the best outlet to prevent harm to yourself or others.

Should the firearm malfunction, keep the barrel pointed downrange...even if it doesn't malfunction.

Stovepipe, misfeed, dead round...

Remove the magazine, try to manually eject the dead round or used cartridge.

If it is a dead round...that being a round where the pin drops, but the round does not fire. I've never seen it, but it can happen. It is not attributed to firearm malfunction, but rather bad ammo. -- Make the RO aware of the dead round so that he/she may put it in a safe place. Don't just eject it onto the floor & leave it there. Someone could step near it and it could go off. Unless it is something bigger than a .44 magnum, it wouldn't really hurt you. Even with shorts on, it probably wouldn't even break the skin, but it would give you quite a scare.

If anything happens where a live round is left in the gun and you are unable to remove it, make the RO aware. They will probably ask you to remove the firearm from their range. Pack it up, but be aware of the direction of the barrel & don't let it sweep across anyone on your way out. Take it to a professional gunsmith for proper removal, but make them aware of the problem before taking the firearm into their shop/store/office.

EDIT: Hit us up with a general range report after using your RIA. I'd like to know if you enjoy it and like it as much as I do mine.