Functions check after cleaning?

[GJ1981]

I've spoken with several people on this topic so I figure I'll ask it here. Who does not perform a functions check after disassembling their firearm? Why not?

When I have mentioned the FC to people before they gave me a look as if a *ick was growing out of my forehead. Do some people not know how perhaps?

I ask because about 15 years ago I have a ND/AD depending on how you want to look at it. I had just cleaned my Phoenix P22 and was reloading it since it was my only firearm. I did not perform a check and when the slide was closed BANG a round went off.

I didn't know back then about a FC, but in the military we always did a FC after every tear down so it is now habit.

56 out of ??? members...I feel safe knowing just anyone can own a firearm.

 

[shooter@5(4)life]

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[Apokalypsi]

I always make sure that it works as it should after cleaning so I don't end up taking it to the range and not being able to shoot it because I did something wrong.

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

I do a function check to make sure I have all the parts back in the right places. I learned a long time ago that a Glock doesn't work without a recoil spring.

 

[shooter@5(4)life]

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[GJ1981]

One trick that works about function testing your handgun. Put a pencil with eraser end in first in your barrel (if it fits) LOL...... Don't jam one into a small caliber barrel. Pull the trigger and dry fire it. If the pencil pops out the firing pin and spring are ok and you know it is striking.

Another good thing is to test decocker with the same trick, if your pistol has one. If someone used the decocker on say a Beretta and the pencil flew across the room it could save someone buying new shorts.

 

[Mike G]

Snap Caps are great for practicing drills at home and are a great tool for function checks after cleaning also.

 

[shooter@5(4)life]

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[Turtle]

I had to pick the bottom one....lol But I cycle my rifles after cleaning mostly to spread the oil around the inside. But dont fire a shot as most my neighbors are cops and might find a problem with me doing so.

 

[shooter@5(4)life]

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[Frank_N_Stein]

It's a force of habit for me to do a function check.. been doing it since I was in the military also.



That's not exactly true!

YouTube - 1000 Round Glock Torture Test Part Two

Ok let me rephrase that...I found out that it took a lot of work to get it back apart after forgetting to put the recoil spring in, but I have never fired one without it.

And the non-shooting guys in that video should have helped their buddy out, it looked like his hand was getting a little tired!

 

[GJ1981]

That's not exactly true!

How is the slide going to move forward without a spring? Maybe you meant the guide rod

 

[MACHINEGUN]

 

[shooter@5(4)life]

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[GJ1981]

Current prices may change that idea though? He** I'm old anyway!

I'm not as concerned with prices as much as availability. I am willing to spend the cash since my life doesn't have a price tag attached.

 

[shooter@5(4)life]

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