In a gun with an extended ejector (typically a 1911 which has one fitted to ensure reliable ejection with a red dot sight),the ejector can certainly strike the primer,even if it is seated correctly(slightly below flush).The tip of the ejector is actually of a smaller diameter than the primer is.This would be unlikey with the original pattern ejector in the 1911 which is broad and flat.In addition,extended ejectors often have fairly sharp angles on them to direct the ejected case in a certain direction out of the ejection port away and under a scope.
Semi-auto pistol - ejecting live chambered round. Dangerous to slam the slide?
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In a gun with an extended ejector (typically a 1911 which has one fitted to ensure reliable ejection with a red dot sight),the ejector can certainly strike the primer,even if it is seated correctly(slightly below flush).The tip of the ejector is actually of a smaller diameter than the primer is.This would be unlikey with the original pattern ejector in the 1911 which is broad and flat.In addition,extended ejectors often have fairly sharp angles on them to direct the ejected case in a certain direction out of the ejection port away and under a scope.
this actually happens a few times a year, and you'll see posts about it all over the internet. It's usually on .40's, and can be any make and or model of firearm. it's because the loaded round can slide off the extractor while going through the ejection phase, and slide so that the primer is lined up with the ejector. if you are racking hard enough, BANG. I've seen it happen twice, once with the guy putting his hand over the breach to catch the loaded round, he caught hot brass instead. Now recovered he still does it. Also saw it happen with a rack and catch.
In the end it's a rare occurence, even if we do hear about it often enough (number of shooters vs number of times it happens). It has nothing to do with improperly functioning firearms, it has to to with bad luck.
In the end it's a rare occurence, even if we do hear about it often enough (number of shooters vs number of times it happens). It has nothing to do with improperly functioning firearms, it has to to with bad luck.
Hi Sevoman
No, I think it's fair to say WAS mystified but the quoted outside thread shows pics of the injured persons hand. It is quite clear it happens, it's just that I have been shooting since the mid sixties and have never seen, or even heard, of it. I have never been tempted to cup my hand over the ejection port, but if I see anyone doing so I will advise accordingly.
As they say, you learn something every day !
TJ
No, I think it's fair to say WAS mystified but the quoted outside thread shows pics of the injured persons hand. It is quite clear it happens, it's just that I have been shooting since the mid sixties and have never seen, or even heard, of it. I have never been tempted to cup my hand over the ejection port, but if I see anyone doing so I will advise accordingly.
As they say, you learn something every day !
TJ
you use only your left hand to rack the slide.. except don't grab it like normal. grab is in a reverse grip (eg point your elbow forward and your thumb back toward you.. ) cup your 4 fingers over the port and rack the slide.. the live round will go into your hand .
thats how.
