bbbean Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 Did you get it to the gun smith yet ? Let us know what the fix was, thanks Its on his bench now. He says damage looks like it was limited to barrel (split like a banana) and bushing. There was only one bullet in the barrel, so there was either a squib that got pushed out, or a double charge. Had it been a double charge, I would have expected to blow out mags or see some slide damage, so my money is on missing a squib that made it far enough down the barrel to allow a second round to chamber. Either way, that split barrel and busted bushing are going on the wall over my press as a reminder to be more careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
an1913t Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I'm happy no one was hurt. I think it is also a testament to the 1911 design that this gun and the other that was recently posted aren't coming completely apart and hurting someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 I have a friend who had a similar experience at a steel plate shoot. He as shooting lead bullets at moderate velocities in a 45 ACP 1911 and did not realize he had a squiib. The second round apparently bulged the barrel and we could not open the action. In his case the front of the barrel was not split nor was the barrel bushing. I do not know how the local gunsmith opened the gun but the gun required a barrel replacemnt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 Got the gun back from the smith last night. This looks better, doesn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Yep. Much better. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 That picture doesnt make me cry like the first one did, haha. glad you were able to save the gun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunut Posted February 19, 2010 Share Posted February 19, 2010 Give us a range report ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted February 19, 2010 Author Share Posted February 19, 2010 Give us a range report ! Quick 100 rounds this afternoon. No squibs. Sights dead on. All As and ringing steel! Its worth noting that Jim Anglin does a trigger like nobody's business! If the weather cooperates, I'll give it a better workout this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1normando Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I am glad you got it up and running again without more damage. Do you mind sharing which manufacturer the slide/frame are and forged or cast? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted February 21, 2010 Author Share Posted February 21, 2010 I am glad you got it up and running again without more damage. Do you mind sharing which manufacturer the slide/frame are and forged or cast? Thanks! Caspian frame and flat top slide. Build by Jim Anglin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1normando Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I am glad you got it up and running again without more damage. Do you mind sharing which manufacturer the slide/frame are and forged or cast? Thanks! Caspian frame and flat top slide. Build by Jim Anglin. Thanks for the information; very convincing testimonial for the strength of Caspian components and the work of Mr Anglin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted March 5, 2010 Author Share Posted March 5, 2010 Got the old barrel back from the gunsmith. My hand feels lucky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussB Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 WOW! pretty spectacular! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1973 Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 It looks like a sqib followed by a fully charged round. I had a squib today and one yestady but lukily I did not follow up with another. Wow, I feel fortumate. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgood Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Got the old barrel back from the gunsmith. My hand feels lucky! Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skorittnig Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Glad to hear nobody was injured! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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