To: Spktyr
Forgive my ignorance, but what about a ‘hang fire?” I do not want my thumb behind a semi-auto slide when a cartridge hangs fire. I reckon that it's much more common with rimfire rather than primered centerfire ammo. But if a round fails to ignite instantaneously on a 1911A1, I would rather keep my eyes on the target, wait one moment, and clear the round by moving the slide with my left hand (touching off the second shot immediately) than put my right thumb in harm's way.
106 posted on
08/18/2012 5:14:56 PM PDT by
Unknowing
(Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country.)
To: Unknowing
If we’re talking about the intended use, you don’t exactly have time to wait to see if the round will eventually go off. Again, discard and continue with another round instead.
123 posted on
08/18/2012 6:01:13 PM PDT by
Spktyr
(Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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