Sarge Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I loaded up a squib so I could try out my new heavyweight squib rod. Somewhere on here I read that the secret to removing a squib was to keep lightly tapping until it comes out. NOT! After about twenty light taps with no results I slammed it home and popped it out in 3 tries. I had my squib rod made at the local machine shop out of 5/8 hex stock. Custom turned to just fit in the barrel of my 9mm. It is heavy enough to not need a hammer. Now I know what a squib feels like. How far it travels. (not far, I could see it just in front of the chamber) And how well my rod works. Now I just hope I never use it again, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I made a squib rod out of a $.40 bolt from Lowes. It's a good thing to have in the ol' range bag...I have yet to encounter one myself, but it seems like there is at least one squib per 2 club matches that I shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Lowes? I can beat that. I keep a $.03 pencil in my range bag. I use it to write with. It fits any barrel from a .22 to a .45 and it will work in a pinch ....... ONCE. Multi-tasking at it's finest. But like Micah, I have never had a chance to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerba Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Lowes? I can beat that. I keep a $.03 pencil in my range bag. I use it to write with. It fits any barrel from a .22 to a .45 and it will work in a pinch ....... ONCE. Multi-tasking at it's finest. But like Micah, I have never had a chance to use it. Will it work? even ONCE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshidaex Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 (edited) and the material your squib rod is made out of.......... Chris, This question don't apply to your wooden squib rod Edited August 18, 2009 by yoshidaex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatland Shooter Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Lowes? I can beat that. I keep a $.03 pencil in my range bag. I use it to write with. It fits any barrel from a .22 to a .45 and it will work in a pinch ....... ONCE. Multi-tasking at it's finest. And don't forget, that pencil with a rubber eraser is great for checking firing pin function. Always keep one in my range bag. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 and the material your squib rod is made out of.......... IDK...galvanized steel perhaps? inb4 scratching the barrel...etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I got a few funny looks when I took my barrel to Lowes. When I checked out, the lady asked me "I need to scan that too...right?" I replied "Yes ma'am, I got this in the pistol barrel aisle." She had a laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken hebert Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I bought a 12" piece of 0.25" solid aluminum rod and put heat shrink over it. Lightweight, solid, and with the coating will not scratch or mar my barrel. And yes i did get to try it out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimel Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I've got one of those plastic rods one of the big names sells and have tried to use it. Dismal failure on anything that is really stuck hard. Got a piece of brass rod from the hobby store. That works MUCH better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Lowes? I can beat that. I keep a $.03 pencil in my range bag. I use it to write with. It fits any barrel from a .22 to a .45 and it will work in a pinch ....... ONCE. Multi-tasking at it's finest. But like Micah, I have never had a chance to use it. I tried a pencil on the first squib I ever had. Didn't do anything but destroy a perfectly good pencil. FWIW, a bic pen isn't any better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larry cazes Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Brass rod is always in my range bag. Works well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 Mine is brass as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trini Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I took a section of old cleaning rod that had a busted handle and cut the length that I needed it to be then put it in drill and dedurred and put slight bevel to both ends. Took about 5-10 minutes to make. Haved used it once and loaded it out several times.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I use a segment of cleaning rod with a nylon muzzle guide. The female end goes in and you strike the male end with a brass mallet. I've use it on other's gun, not mine... knock on wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Got a piece of brass rod from the hobby store. That works MUCH better. I have used a brass rod for over 20 years. I carry two of them in my range box. One for .38/9mm and a bigger one for .44/45. They are 12 inches long. This leaves plenty of room for you or someone else to hang onto while removing the squib load. I also carry a small gunsmithing hammer with replaceable brass heads to tap the brass rod with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtrooper Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 The brass rod works best for me. I also have two in my range bag one for 9mm/38 and the other for .45. Instead of the hammer I put a lead ingot in the bottom of the range bag. It weighs more but takes up less room and does the job when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGunner Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I use an old primer pick up tube. Never needed to use it until I switched bags, went out to the range to practice and the third shot I fired was a squib. Yep you guessed it, when I switched bags I didn't bring my fancy rod. That was the shortest practice I ever had. That will never happen again. Now every bag I have has one in it..... Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGunner Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 I use an old primer pick up tube. Never needed to use it until I switched bagsone day, went out to the range to practice and the third shot I fired was a squib. Yep you guessed it, when I switched bags I didn't bring my fancy rod. That was the shortest practice I ever had. That will never happen again. Now every bag I have has one in it..... Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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