Whats the stupidest thing you've heard at gun store/range?

[JEBland]

I don't see any link to the item. It might have been removed.

The link is in the word gem of two70's post.

 

[two70]

The link is in the word gem of two70's post.

Thanks. I wish the system made the linked word stand out more.

 

[nonobaddog]

The link is in the word gem of two70's post.

Thank you.
The really subtle color difference escaped my eagle eyes.

 

[KellyinAvon]

Anyone who talks about Glocks as if they were trash. As if over 50% of law enforcement agencies and many military units haven't the slightest clue as to what they are doing. Not saying they are the best out there, but hard to beat for reliability and ruggedness.

Don’t mind the haters, they gonna hate.

Originally from Salem?

 

[joreharr]

Don’t mind the haters, they gonna hate.

Originally from Salem?

I live in Jeffersonville now, but yes born and lived there for 27 years.

 

[1nderbeard]

Anothe Point Blank Range Merrillville...

I was looking at a used revolver, checking the timing and lock up. The kid says you should never dry fire an older revolver. I guess it cant take that but can take the power of a live round...?

I think there is some merit to this, but I'm not an expert. Esp in rimfire.

 

[Hulberr]

Several years ago while looking at a used 1911 pistol the 20+ something guy behind the counter informed me to NEVER use the slide release to drop the slide on an empty chamber. I took the bait and asked why, his responce, because it will damage the sear and make it go full automatic. I politly informed him that that exact action was part of the Manual of Arms for the M1911 pistol.

 

[WebSnyper]

I think there is some merit to this, but I'm not an expert. Esp in rimfire.

Could also be from the days of firing pins on the hammers?

 

[1nderbeard]

Could also be from the days of firing pins on the hammers?

Yeah, maybe that's it

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[flatlander]

Several years ago while looking at a used 1911 pistol the 20+ something guy behind the counter informed me to NEVER use the slide release to drop the slide on an empty chamber. I took the bait and asked why, his responce, because it will damage the sear and make it go full automatic. I politly informed him that that exact action was part of the Manual of Arms for the M1911 pistol.

Cue to 1:01. I'll believe these guys. Just because we did things with the rattle trap 1911's in the service doesn't mean you should do it to modern privately sold ones

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Cue to 1:01. I'll believe these guys. Just because we did things with the rattle trap 1911's in the service doesn't mean you should do it to modern privately sold ones

I generally "slingshot" the slide if it's locked back, as opposed to using the slide release. Wouldn't that be just as harmful? I don't ride the slide (but I haven't watched the video yet, so I don't know if they advocate that or not). Just thinking out loud.

 

[actaeon277]

The gun is designed for an explosion to drive the slide back.
If your weak hands can damage the gun doing that, then it wouldn't hold up to being fired.

This is different than slamming the cylinder open/shut on a revolver.
The cylinder "slam" has nothing to do with the action of the gun when firing.

 

[Timjoebillybob]

I generally "slingshot" the slide if it's locked back, as opposed to using the slide release. Wouldn't that be just as harmful? I don't ride the slide (but I haven't watched the video yet, so I don't know if they advocate that or not). Just thinking out loud.

Yes. On a 1911 I believe it is recommended to ride the slide down on an empty chamber.

 

[JEBland]

I generally "slingshot" the slide if it's locked back, as opposed to using the slide release. Wouldn't that be just as harmful? I don't ride the slide (but I haven't watched the video yet, so I don't know if they advocate that or not). Just thinking out loud.

It seems to be the same to me (if not worse since it's slightly farther back and the spring is slightly more compressed). Their argument is that it's when the slide comes forward. I don't see how the slide stop affects the sear in a way that slightshotting the slide doesn't.

Yes. On a 1911 I believe it is recommended to ride the slide down on an empty chamber.

That's at least consistent. But in the video at 4:39/4:40 he doesn't seem to really ride the slide home to me. Still hear it slap into battery.

 

[ditcherman]

I think this just turned into a gun shop.
Not saying who’s right or wrong, just like at a gun shop sometimes I can’t tell.

 

[foszoe]

I need to see your ID

 

[nonobaddog]

When a 1911 slide slams forward - how does that affect the sear? If it does that sounds like a design flaw.

 

[DadSmith]

When a 1911 slide slams forward - how does that affect the sear? If it does that sounds like a design flaw.

Definitely need a gunsmith to answer this one. Has this really ever damaged a 1911?

 

[nonobaddog]

There is a whole spectrum of types of people, from the cavemen that slam everything they touch to the safety ninnies that memorize all the california product warnings. Reality is probably somewhere in the middle - the truth is out there...

It would be good if a gun would function right for everybody.

 

[Bigtanker]

Definitely need a gunsmith to answer this one. Has this really ever damaged a 1911?

Watch the video. Bill Wilson explains it.