[Marauder]

I'm totally opposed to liability lawsuits against firearms manufacturers for their products being used in the commission of crimes, but on the other hand, where there's a documented safety defect:

http://www.firearmsid.com/Recalls/FA_Recalls%202.htm#BRYCO%20ARMS,%20MODEL%2038

[steplock]

http://www.firearmsid.com/Recalls/FA_Recalls%202.htm#BRYCO%20ARMS,%20MODEL%2038
"Do not use the box until it has been replaced by Browning. Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury or death to yourself or others."

Uhhh - injury or death from a box???
Or am I missing something here? How does a box jump up, pull out the gun and try to shoot you?

[IoCaster]

Thanks for the link. I wonder if this is the model...

BRYCO ARMS

Model Jennings Nine,

9mm LUGER caliber Semiautomatic Pistol

These pistols may create an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CONDITION and a POTENTIAL FOR SERIOUS INJURY by firing without pulling the trigger.

During the testing of a Bryco Arms, Jennings Nine pistol by a forensic firearms examiner it was noted that it would fire upon release of the thumb safety and spontaneously fire in a FULL AUTO MODE on an inconsistent bases. When loaded with the manual thumb safety in the "safe" position, if the trigger of the submitted firearm has been pulled stiffly a few times, the firearm will discharge when the thumb safety is moved to the "fire" position.

Disassembly of the pistol revealed some wear/damage to the sear which allows slight downward movement when the trigger is pulled. It appears due to the wear/damage the sear/striker engagement is reduced allowing the striker to override the sear after the thumb safety is released.

MANUALLY UNLOADING THIS PISTOL MAY BE VERY DANGEROUS SINCE IT COULD DISCHARGE DURING THIS PROCEDURE.

Source:

• AFTE Journal, Spring 2001; Volume 33, Number 2:145-147

• Illinois State Police Laboratory, Springfield - Notice, December 7, 2000