Another KB..Viewer beware!

[Trigun]

Just come across this thread. Reload can be quite pricey.

http://fivesevenforum.net/showthread.php?t=17426

Trigun

 

[trubluscrew]

Holy crap.

Firing 1/8 to 1/4" out of battery!!!!

 

[heavenIsAlie]

from reading it, it had nothing to do with the fact that he reloaded his own ammo... why the comment about it?

 

[mojoman]

if you read the thread he states that it was the gun firing out of battery not the reload that caused this.

 

[trubluscrew]

Something was mentioned near the bottom that because reloaded ammo was used, it voided the gun's warranty.

**edit to add**

Second post

Also told me that since I was shooting reloads that the warranty on my gun is void.

I would assume, if factory ammo was used, FN would pay for some of the medical expenses and some compensation since it was "warrantied" ; but because of reloads being used, it can be used by FN as a scapegoat.

 

[Paulinski]

It looks like it was a crappy gun. Good thing his hand weren't hurt worse.

 

[PeteL]

1/4" out of battery, christ. Won't be buying one of those any time soon.

 

[Trigun]

from reading it, it had nothing to do with the fact that he reloaded his own ammo... why the comment about it?

Now that gun is not a cheapy gun and most likey he won't get any warranty. On the other hand it is NOT normal to happen.

Trigun

 

[Dynamite Monkey]

Read more folks.... looks like he double charged the round. Possibly 10 grains in a 5.7x28

Not 100% conclusive, but even he admits ambiguity now and... well... read for yourself:

http://fivesevenforum.net/showpost.php?p=200031&postcount=329

He got a new pistol out of the deal and learned a valuable lesson.

 

[Scarecrow]

if you read the thread he states that it was the gun firing out of battery not the reload that caused this.

How many times has a five seven exploded with factory ammo?

 

[spi]

Read the whole thread.

The conclusion seems to be that he double charged the casing.

 

[Juster]

I'm surprised he didn't lose a finger, looking at the gun.

"I did not double charge this load". Well, that eliminates that possibility .

 

[TDC]

On the upside, atleast ammo is hard to find for the fiveseven here in Canada. It just might prevent future incidents.

TDC

 

[watsknew]

On the upside, atleast ammo is hard to find for the fiveseven here in Canada. It just might prevent future incidents.

TDC

that could happen to any pistol if you double charge it...doesn't seem to be much of a story at all other than to remind people to be careful when reloading.

 

[capp325]

Just come across this thread. Reload can be quite pricey.

http://fivesevenforum.net/showthread.php?t=17426

Trigun

Hey, but he saved a few bucks on ammo. Who cares about nerve damage in his dominant hand.

 

[Nine]

Looks like they provided him with a replacement.

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I received a package from FN today...

There appears to be some changes since my IOM... the tip of the barrel looks different, its black.

Also the safety has a different texture to it:

It feels like a toy compared to my Kimber Ultra Raptor

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[bushwacker]

He is lucking that is the only damage done to his hand

 

[TDC]

that could happen to any pistol if you double charge it...doesn't seem to be much of a story at all other than to remind people to be careful when reloading.

By the looks of it, even with the double charge his pistol fired out of battery. In any case this is another example of why I don't reload. Personally I don't think FN should have sent him a new pistol. If you're going to get sloppy with your reloads, f*ck you.. Why companies constantly feel obligated to reward stupidity is beyond me.

TDC

 

[Trigun]

I too think FN shouldn't sent him any replacement. We all take a chance to blow up our guns by reload and don't ever blame on the tools.

Trigun

 

[IM_Lugger]

By the looks of it, even with the double charge his pistol fired out of battery. In any case this is another example of why I don't reload. Personally I don't think FN should have sent him a new pistol. If you're going to get sloppy with your reloads, f*ck you.. Why companies constantly feel obligated to reward stupidity is beyond me.

TDC

if the gun fires out of battery, it doesn't metter if you reload or not...sooner or later someone is going to get a KB....Glocks blew up in the past even with factory loads.

I fired thousands of my own reloads, never had a problem and have no intention of overpaying for ammo.

Buying factory ammo is like paying for ###...