KABOOM....Another Ouchy, S&W 629.

Mike82 · 10-23-2009, 04:15 PM

Double-charged load?!? Wouldn't have expected that from manufactured ammo....left a good gash in forehead. "Ready, Aim, Fire!!!.....damn 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.

SightNSqueeze · 10-23-2009, 04:25 PM

Wow. Talk about catastrophic. I'm glad you were not injured any more than you were. I have heard of inconsistant factory loads lately.

Billyz · 10-23-2009, 04:33 PM

Dont like the S@W at all. Bought one and will never by another and this is a perfect reason why not to.

192ndkid · 10-23-2009, 04:39 PM

DAMN I am glad you ok ...! that is some bad stuff right there.If you have more of that ammo maybe take it apart and weigh the powder ..?

Archetype_wyo · 10-23-2009, 04:42 PM

Glad you're ok Pieman.

iflylow74 · 10-23-2009, 05:09 PM

Ouch!!!! Glad your ok!

texnmidwest · 10-23-2009, 05:12 PM

That does not look good. I will have to say that the fact you are still alive is a testament to the quality of the manufacture of the handgun.

I am glad you are still with us.

TXplt · 10-23-2009, 05:14 PM

WOW--glad you're OK !!!

Looks like a HUGE overcharge to me.

What factory load ?

rondog · 10-23-2009, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billyz

Dont like the S@W at all. Bought one and will never by another and this is a perfect reason why not to.

Blaming an ammo malfunction on the gun? That ain't right.....

GlockMeister · 10-23-2009, 05:31 PM

WOW!

Glad you weren't seriously hurt...

And, I thought this only happened to Glocks? lol

GlockMeister · 10-23-2009, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billyz

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...

R5CYA · 10-23-2009, 10:19 PM

damn! that some scary chit! glad you didn't lose an eye or anything! seeing that makes me never want to shoot anything but my own loads.

billy · 10-23-2009, 10:28 PM

S&W's
are worse than taurus OR glocks.
it's like holding a time bomb.
will it kill you THIS time?
maybe NOW?

frenchy · 10-23-2009, 11:13 PM

How bad are you hurt Mike?
frenchy

Mike82 · 10-23-2009, 11:29 PM

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, lol.

-Mike.

I STALIN I · 10-24-2009, 12:12 AM

I don't mean to be rude...but why did the gun explode in your face?

(please forgive my ignorance as I am fairly new to guns in comparison to most of you guys on here.)

TargetGunFan · 10-24-2009, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I STALIN I

I don't mean to be rude...but why did the gun explode in your face?

(please forgive my ignorance as I am fairly new to guns in comparison to most of you guys on here.)

Could be lots of reasons, squib stuck just past the forcing cone, over charged load, material weakness from the manufacturing process.

Ten Man · 10-24-2009, 12:43 AM

WOW!!!!

First off, we are all glad you lived to tell the story, and did not lose an eye or two!

Secondly, please verify, for the benefit of all shooters, that you were wearing glasses, and that is why you did not report losing vision.

Thirdly, please answer the question..."was it factory ammo or a reload?"

Aside from the shrapnel in your forehead, was there any damage to your hands, face, or hearing?

Thanks for sharing, for the benefit of ALL fellow shooters.

big boomer · 10-24-2009, 01:24 AM

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.

Rusted Angel · 10-24-2009, 01:34 AM

I'm glad you are telling the story.

Sorry for the BUM!

overcharge to hot?

10-23-2009, 04:15 PM	#1
Mike82 Mmmmm, I Like PIE!!! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Starkville, Mississippi USA Go BullDAWGS!!! Posts: 2,761	KABOOM....Another Ouchy, S&W 629. Double-charged load?!? Wouldn't have expected that from manufactured ammo....left a good gash in forehead. "Ready, Aim, Fire!!!.....damn 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. __________________ No Trespassing! Violators Will Be Shot! Survivors Will Be Shot Again! Last edited by Mike82; 10-23-2009 at 04:18 PM.

10-23-2009, 04:25 PM	#2
SightNSqueeze Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Intercoastal Sea Islands, SC, USA Posts: 3,176	Wow. Talk about catastrophic. I'm glad you were not injured any more than you were. I have heard of inconsistant factory loads lately. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Was "Your" Voice Heard Today? NRA-ILA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

10-23-2009, 04:39 PM	#4
192ndkid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 124	DAMN I am glad you ok ...! that is some bad stuff right there.If you have more of that ammo maybe take it apart and weigh the powder ..? __________________ On the 8th day God created the Infantry... and Hell stood at Attention..1-124 INF FL N.G KID

10-23-2009, 04:42 PM	#5
Archetype_wyo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Buffalo, Wyo Posts: 2,251	Glad you're ok Pieman. __________________ The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun. —Patrick Henry

10-23-2009, 05:09 PM	#6
iflylow74 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Arkansas Territory Posts: 1,675 Blog Entries: 11	Ouch!!!! Glad your ok! __________________ Regnant Populi

10-23-2009, 04:33 PM	#3
Billyz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 367	Dont like the S@W at all. Bought one and will never by another and this is a perfect reason why not to. __________________ COG #47

10-23-2009, 05:12 PM	#7
texnmidwest They wonder why I drink.. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 7,681	That does not look good. I will have to say that the fact you are still alive is a testament to the quality of the manufacture of the handgun. I am glad you are still with us. __________________ The first rule of tinkering is to save all the parts.

10-23-2009, 05:14 PM	#8
TXplt Traveling Libertarian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 4,856 Blog Entries: 2	WOW--glad you're OK !!! Looks like a HUGE overcharge to me. What factory load ? __________________ Old fighter pilots never die.....They just wind up in Texas

10-23-2009, 05:31 PM	#10
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 10,374	WOW! Glad you weren't seriously hurt... And, I thought this only happened to Glocks? lol __________________ "The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion." "Edmond Burke" Last edited by GlockMeister; 10-23-2009 at 05:38 PM.

10-23-2009, 10:19 PM	#12
R5CYA Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Bruno, Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 2,640	damn! that some scary chit! glad you didn't lose an eye or anything! seeing that makes me never want to shoot anything but my own loads. __________________ Badges? We got no badges! i aint gotta show you no stinking badges!

10-23-2009, 10:28 PM	#13
billy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 20,410 Blog Entries: 161	S&W's are worse than taurus OR glocks. it's like holding a time bomb. will it kill you THIS time? maybe NOW? __________________ ANGRY SMART AND SOBER

10-23-2009, 11:13 PM	#14
frenchy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: central CA. Posts: 636	How bad are you hurt Mike? frenchy

10-23-2009, 11:29 PM	#15
Mike82 Mmmmm, I Like PIE!!! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Starkville, Mississippi USA Go BullDAWGS!!! Posts: 2,761	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, lol. -Mike. __________________ No Trespassing! Violators Will Be Shot! Survivors Will Be Shot Again!

10-24-2009, 12:12 AM	#16
I STALIN I Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 135	I don't mean to be rude...but why did the gun explode in your face? (please forgive my ignorance as I am fairly new to guns in comparison to most of you guys on here.)

10-24-2009, 12:43 AM	#18
Ten Man Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 677	WOW!!!! First off, we are all glad you lived to tell the story, and did not lose an eye or two! Secondly, please verify, for the benefit of all shooters, that you were wearing glasses, and that is why you did not report losing vision. Thirdly, please answer the question..."was it factory ammo or a reload?" Aside from the shrapnel in your forehead, was there any damage to your hands, face, or hearing? Thanks for sharing, for the benefit of ALL fellow shooters. __________________ AR10 - THE Battle Rifle! When Freedom is outlawed, only outlaws have Freedom.

10-24-2009, 01:24 AM	#19
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 2,540	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.

10-24-2009, 01:34 AM	#20
Rusted Angel Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 66	I'm glad you are telling the story. Sorry for the BUM! overcharge to hot?