Posted on 08/07/2021 7:34:15 AM PDT by PROCON
TAMPA, Fla. - A Tampa Police Reserve Officer says his department-issued service weapon fired without pulling the trigger, seriously injuring him. The 30-year veteran of the force is now suing the company that manufactures the firearm.
Last February, Bob Northrop was working an extra duty assignment as a TPD Reserve Officer patrolling Jefferson High School during a baseball game. Northrop says he was standing just feet from students and their families when his hand brushed his holstered service weapon.
"And the very second I touched the gun, it discharged," Northrop said. "I tried to take another step and I couldn't."
The 69-year-old needed emergency surgery after a 9mm hollow-point bullet shattered his leg and ankle, causing permanent injuries.
Northrop’s legal team represents nearly two-dozen people across the nation whose P320s fired without pulling the trigger. They say Sig Sauer knows about the firearm’s defective design and is being negligent.
"I am emphatic that I didn't do anything illegal against the rules, against policy, or anything else," said Northrop. "That gun discharged by itself."
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thats why i like my wheel gun
Is the beretta model 86 .380 acp the largest tip up barrel auto? Is the feature limited to blow back actions by function or expense? You would think they would be out there for those with weak hands if it was possible.
Freegards
Your reply should have been directed to another poster.
Want directed at you specifically. Pardon the misunderstanding
I can't answer those questions - maybe one of the FFLs or someone else with more experience & knowledge can answer...
No problem.
I did a quick search, there was something called a Jo Lo Ar, a Spanish pistol put out the 1920’s. It had both a tip up barrel and a lever that allowed you to cock/chamber with one hand, but no trigger guard. I guess Peru ordered a bunch for their cavalry in 9mm largo and Portugal ordered some too. They supposedly made some in .45 acp as well. They were blow back as well, so probably beefy spring and heavy slide.
Freegards
If you live in Kansas, your guns were sucked up by a tornado.
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