Double-charged load?!? Wouldn't have expected that from manufactured ammo....left a good gash in forehead. "Ready, Aim, Fire!!!.....**** what a kick!!! why am i seeing tweety birds?!? what am i feeling run down my face??? why am i feeling dizzy???....crap, another misshap" i am not lucky.
Dont like the S@W at all. Bought one and will never by another and this is a perfect reason why not to.
I truly don't think this has anything to do with the brand or model of gun? A double charge or over charge can desimate the best of guns out there...
Questions like, how old is the gun have to be asked? Along with, how often were the hot or max loads put through it? When was the last time the gun was inspected by a competent gun smith?
These and other questions should and need to be asked before the blame is laid or the finger is pointed anywhere, even on or at the ammo...
__________________ "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms" - Thomas Jefferson
i'll put it like this....it was not only the first time loaded(bought new), but as you can see, one of the cartridges doesnt have a bullet, this was the 2nd shot ever fired that did this....and they say 3rd time's the charm....they never tell you what the 2nd time is. interesting thing is....this is the 2nd time a receiver has peeled on me(1st due to blind man loading wrong cartridge). I gots a gash on me forehead from the hammer which was burned shut instantly because the #3 cartridge exploded when it hit me. I like battle scars but the doctor said he recommended laser surgery to get all the brass outta my forehead skin. Hopefully it'll leave a big scar Should've got a Colt, .
Sure glad you were not seriously hurt. Some of the early S&W 29's were a little weak but that may have nothing to do with this, it may be bad ammo. its guess your best time.
KABOOM....Another Ouchy, S&W 629. 
Should've got a Colt, 
