I had a squib with factory .357 hornady XTP about 10 years ago. Was doing double tap drills and because I was pulling the trigger so fast i launched a full power 158 grain projectile into the one already stuck in the barrel. I remember feeling how weak the recoil was but was going so fast my brain didn't react. Blew out the entire left side of the barrel and shattered the cylinder. I was left with a terrible gash on my hand. I was shooting an old rossi 3 inch .357. I never reported it to hornady, but I should have. This was hornadys premium .357 hunting pistol ammo. Now I don't trust revolvers as much as semi autos. A semi auto will normally not cycle properly after a squib, giving you some kind of extra warning. But a revolver will just fire again. I was very lucky dispite my partial negligence in the situation. I still trust hornady ammo and carry it in my auto guns. But learned a very painful lesson. Don't ever rapid fire a revolver unless you have to.
If i could i would post a pic of a 1911 Wilson Combat barrel that split from a squib then a full power round fired behind it. Both bullets went down range. Its interesting to see how the brl split down the metal grain. Rounds were mild .45 SWC lead.
I was at a range with my girlfriend and she encountered a squib load that looked like an FTE (Slide stuck open on a stovepipe). The gun recoiled and didn't eject the shell. She went to rack another round but I stopped her. It was a rental EAA Witness using the shitty range ammo they made us buy (in a plastic bag, no less). Sure enough, the barrel was plugged. It's the only squib I've ever encountered in almost 50 years of shooting. I've never been back to that range.
Your experience illustrates how deathly afraid I am now to even go target shooting, let alone defensive shooting training. I have seen the catastrophic results if a squib in a standard AR, and now I am fearful of firing mine. I'm tempted to check the barrel after every shot. Am I being over-reactive or do you think I have a legitimate basis for it? I don't even want to go shooting anymore.
@@flipfloppingwithMikeIf you're that afraid of firearms perhaps you should just rely on the fuzz to keep you safe. I understand being cautious but you're borderline paranoid.
This exact thing happened to my wife and I . She rented a walther q4 and the shooting range was full so I couldn't tell if she shot or not. I went to check in but she was too fast and shot. The result was identical to this video, thank god no harm 🙏🏽
@@flipfloppingwithMike He did say that almost 50 years of shooting, he had not encountered one except that circumstance and it is clearly preventable by not using shitty range ammo.
@@flipfloppingwithMike Yup you are over the top. I have had many squibs in 45 years of shooting. Only one resulted in a bugled barrel. My bad. I had a batch of under charged 9mm's. Had to cycle the slide every time, no issue. Had one in a revolver, without recoil, pounded it out with a brass rod. I keep brass rods around to pound out stuck bullets. The key is to track recoil, if it only goes pop or poof, its jammed. STOP.
@trashcompactorYT I mean if the conditions are just right I could potentially see it cycling say the primer wasn't seated correctly and it got a bit humid some of the power got wet. I would assume most average people don't check their weapons and ammo constantly. If you chamber the same round multiple times it could push it back or damage it.... anything is possible
Well, hearing the squib and not firing the second shot is exactly how you want it to go but I agree that it's the best you can hope for in a catastrophic failure. 😅
Glocks are surprisingly tough! After your first attempt, the crack in the barrel was allowing pressure to vent….almost never would’ve blown up on subsequent attempts, great video still!
In over fifty years of shooting I have encountered two squibs - one with reloads and one with factory ammo. When I experienced the first one I disassemble the pistol and took the barrel to the counter of the range I was shooting on. I asked the guy behind the counter for a rod, and he asked me why. I showed him the barrel, and he reached under the counter and pulled out a box that was maybe 8" X 10" X 4" that was full of blown barrels. So while you can go a long time and never experience a squib, they do happen. More frequently than you might think.
I am a handloader and through the years had encountered a squib load. Was using a progressive and there was no powder in 9mm.(not a Dillon and changed my procedure) But what happened was the primer was not enough to send the bullet down the barrel far enough to chamber next round. It was stuck in the barrel but unable to fire next round. Since them and since I am retired I measure every load and then immediately seat the projectile. Always did that with my hunting rounds now even down to 380 up to 338 laupua
A well placed mirror on a progressive press can give you a look in every case. Also there's dies you can put in that measure the height of the load for you and makes a beep when it senses something below the set level whether it's a low charge or no charge.
This was a great test! Now I"m wondering about the strength of Glock replacement barrels. If you ever run short on ideas for videos, you might consider doing more squib testing with different after-market barrels.
Generally not as strong, but the higher up you get in price you get about the same performance to factory. I wonder how many aftermarket barrel mfg actually proof test their Glock barrels before yeeting them onto shelves.
My issue with this test is reusing the same barrel. The bulge and crack after the first squib, added space in the barrel for the pressure to expand into. Not much, but maybe enough to affect the test.
The crack seems to be bigger though the second time, and way more obvious the third. you zoom in the buldge is slightly larger and the crack is opening up, trust me the test wasnt effected, another shot or 2 and the gun wouldve exploded.
I am a new reloader and at first, I didn't want to admit that I created a squib load. It was a 44 magnum that I failed to put powder in. I fired it from my new Colt Anaconda. The primer ignited and pushed the bullet, lodging between the cylinder and the barrel. Fortunately, the cylinder would not advance after that, preventing me from firing another round. My lesson learned, always reload in steps. I now charge 50 rounds with powder as 1 step. Step 2 is to INSPECT every round for powder. Finally step 3 is to seat my bullets.
eh fair. but .45 has a larger pressure exit and it's filling it so there is still more power there to push against things. Especially when the barrel is blocked. Yes operating chamber pressure is lower but you are usually pushing or trying to push a bigger heavier piece of lead. I don't know while you point is fair the normally higher power factor of the guns is what I think he was trying to get at. Also keep mind a barrel obstruction is not normal operation for any weapon reguardless the caliber so that extra fuel (gunpowder) is there and has go somewhere!!!
I heard it and knew exactly what he meant and saw how he also just rolled with it. He knew it as well. But he kept going. Very well trained and educated man.
Just a thought, the set-up may of duplicated a limp-wrist action instead of a firm grip causing less recoil damage. But either way you did a great job and lots of time spent making the video. Much appreciated, 2 thumbs up.
Just a thought, but once the barrel cracked, it opened up a place for pressure to escape. So, depending on where that squib was placed, the excess pressure was able to escape out the barrel, negating much of the added pressure. Maybe try a new barrel with standard 115 9mm. See of that changes anything.
Many years ago, I ran into your exact situation with a S&W 1006. My only problem was getting a replacement barrel from S&W. The barrel was a direct drop in replacement and has worked flawlessly.
@@StacheOperator What difference does rapid fire make? The cartridge did not have enough power to push the projectile down the bore, but it CYCLED?? That makes zero sense, unless you are that one guy with a 9x19 revolver.
I've seen more than one serious issue like that with hornady critical defense ammo, I've never heard or seen it with any other hornady ammo either. Strange that their expensive personal defense ammo seems to be a bit on the untrustworthy side. From having seen it personally, to having seen a few complaints about it, I think I'll stick with federal for my defense ammo.
As a handloader I did have a squib on some 10mm ammo a long time ago. The problem happened because my powder measure would sometimes bridge over with large flake type powder like Unique which is what I was using. WW-231 is a flattened ball type powder which always meters great so less attention needs to be given to the powder charge being thrown, but those large flake powders need EVERY case checked for proper charge level before seating the projectile or....sooner or later you are going to get a short charge and resulting squib.
Blue Dot and 800X are great 10mm powders but are the large flake type that you mentioned. I haven’t had any bridging problems but it’s a good thing to be aware of. Since 800X was dropped, I mostly use Longshot, Power Pistol and Blue Dot. Thanks for the heads up.
I loaded 38 special and did not yet understand the importance of a good crimp. I had a squib on my S&W model 10 (revolver) Scared the hell out of me. I noticed the sound and feel. Then noticed the target did not react. I got lucky and decided to not pull the trigger again. Lesson learned.
@@DanielJohnson-ec8rk That’s a little unusual for Unique. Could it have been primer related? If it’s not fully seated, that can cause a light strike. Maybe something else?
This was a well done and amazing video! I had two squib malfunctions last weekend at the range firing CC 9mm 115gr ammo. One squib malfunction on my CZ PO7 and one on my Canik SFX. Of course I stopped firing when that happened and went home to punch out the projectile. When I got home I grabbed all CC ammo remaining took it to the range for disposal. CC ammo is black listed in my book.
I’ve had two over the years, both with cheap .22 ammo. One with a Ruger Bearcat and the other with a 10/22. Both guns were okay, still have and use them both.
When I was a Sheriff's Explorer, we were doing SWAT training in the kill house for CQB, The department issued gin was the Beretta 92F at the time and most of the SWAT guys carried Glocks, but some stuck with their Beretta because they were the High Risk Unit, which was a roving mini-SWAT team. One of the guys walked into the room and drew his Beretta, fired and the gun exploded in his hand. Broke 3 fingers, he lost a fingernail, and the magazine blew out so hard it chipped the tibia bone of his shin. His dity holster was leather and had a leather plug that went inside the barrel to keep the gun retained, but also stable. That plug came off and because it was so hot and humid in Florida, it got swollen in the barrel. So when he shot, boom. I was on the other side of the room playing a hostage and had a vest, face shield, helmet, ear protection and everything else on and it was so loud and violent, I thought they flashbanged us as a joke or hazing ritual.
No offense, but proof or it didn't happen. After seeing multiple you tubers try to obstruct a barrel with things like concrete and jb weld I find it almost impossible that a piece of leather could cause that... Guns are meant to put holes in living animals, leather is made out of skin, therefore the bullet should push the leather out or simply put a hole through it. Not trying to offend you or call you a liar, but the odds of that happening seem so rediculously small. Could it also have been a case of dirt and debris being in the barrel as well as leather?
So what I wanna know is: 1. Was he wearing gloves? Since this was training I'd assume he was, and that makes the explosion even more dangerous. 2. Who and how figured out the cause of the malfunction? Would love to hear from you, thanks.
@@InfiniteDarkMass your second question 100%... I'm a mechanic and have people tell me all the time they found the problem, I get there and they found a symptom not the cause. I could picture the barrel contracting from hot and cold cycles and squeezing the bullet too much as it leaves or dirt or oil or water causing this far before I could accept a piece of leather did.
@@clifbradley after 30 minutes of searching the internet the only malfunctions caused by leather holsters I can find anything about is that the leather can accidentally catch on your trigger and cause a negligent discharge while being holstered.
Love this video 😂 now all you need is a new barrel and your good to go that’s crazy tho I’m actually surprised and impressed Glock just proves to be great at all times even tho they’re most hated I can’t believe you kept reloading it and especially cause you kept putting another squib too I’m subscribing now 🤣
I’m not a big gun buff. But my two lil FNs I’ve never had this happen with. And I work for a pretty big artist that owns a gun camp so we shoot a lot. I’ve never seen a squib occur at all. But I’m thankful for that.
Very interesting video...I was at the range qualifying for my concealed carry permit and actually did see a pistol blow up in a woman's hand. It made a bloody mess!!😮 Great video once again!! THANKS!!😊
I had a squib some years ago. The bullet stuck in the barrel and I felt something off in the recoil being weaker than normal, so luckily I did not shoot another round. The pistol, an Astra A90 which is a clone of the Sig P226, had ejected the shell casing and cycled the slide fully, strangely enough. I had to very carefully push the bullet back through the barrel using a stick of wood, without any disassembly of the gun other than removing the magazine, and then put the mag back and fired again and it worked perfectly from then on! I was using commercially available reloaded rounds which certainly appeared very professionally remanufactured! Obviously they were not quite so good after all!
I've had ONE squib load over many years. I KNEW something was wrong so I stopped immediately to make sure it wasn't a hang fire and after a bit I used a wooden dowel and a mallet to drive the bullet back out of the barrel. Wasn't much fun.
@@GieszkanneI actually googled it because of your comment, Wikipedia says that Glocks use polygonal rifling instead of the conventional kind. So they do have rifling, just not the standard grooves that other barrels have. "Polygonal riflings with a larger number of edges have shallower corners, which provide a better gas seal in relatively large diameter bores." - Wikipedia
@@Facey1000yeah not sure what that person is on about... Rifling is rifling. There are lines that can be drawn parallel to the groves. So OPs comment makes sense to me.
I had a squib load in factory ammo once. I was shooting wolf ammunition in 9x18 Makarov, the round didn't have any powder in it just a primer. The bullet exited the case and stopped as soon as it made contact with the rifling. Once I cleared the case and hit the gun a couple times on my hand the bullet fell out of the chamber. And before people say that I should be using wolf ammo and get something better, with 9x18 you are limited on who loads it's. And this was about 8 or 10 years ago too.
I've had one squib, using my grandfather's handloads, when I was in high school. Fortunately, break action shotgun. That and a hangfire on another one of his reloads made me stop trusting his handloads and to be very aware of bad ammo. He was not a fudd, but his reloading techniques were... primitive. Obsolete. I'd even say "quaint" except that black powder by volume, whatever wads were cheapest, and random sizes of birdshot between #8 and #4 by volume, then the crimp was just sort of tucked in a sealed with wax... Yeah, not quaint.
It’s happened twice for me and one was last weekend , primer pop , bullet in the cone and powder every where . The other was an M1a and powder every where makes for a long range day.
Thanks! Always curious about this. Not that this counts, but I did have one "factory" squib. It was in my Henry .22, and it was an Aguila Calibre (the .22 with no powder in it, it's just the primer that fires the bullet), and it says not to use it in a rifle due to low power. I of course was keeping an eye for it to happen, and it basically fell out with a small push with grass trimmer string. I'm pretty sure it wouldn't do any real damage now that I've seen your video! Thanks!
I have had one squib in my life, on one of my reloaded 38's and luckily i noticed it before I pulled the trigger on the next round... Theyre not always easy to get out either.
Most casual/hobby shooters will not experience one in their lifetime if they're using modern factory ammunition. I've seen it happen three times, but I worked as a range instructor and would witness thousands of rounds fired a day. It's very rare. Once the guy blew up his STI Trojan, but it was due to his own reloaded ammo, and he admitted he went under the powder minimums to save money on powder. The other two time was someone else using reloads made on a high volume automated reloading machine by a local guy. People turn them on and leave, but you have to supervise them and make sure you don't run out of powder. Fortunately for both of those incidents I was standing nearby, heard the primer pop, and called a ceasefire and stopped them from shooting again until we pushed out the squib. Ammo was tossed in the garbage, and word went out to stop buying reloads from that local guy. But rare things happen. Just be aware of what's happening with your gun.
@@shotgunsurgeon3849 So I 'shouldn't' be buying my ammo from that guy at the gun show in a Ziploc bag? j/k - I appreciate this comprehensive feedback, I feel better now & I just hope the next time I'm at the range there's will be a range instructor as skillful in hazards - cheers!
@@PowerKorrupts Yeah I would pass on any reloads not produced commercially, unless it's someone you really trust. Those gun show bags are tempting, but remember saving $5 could cost you $500, or worse (your fingers).
I have had two squibs in my life, both from commercial reloads in .45 acp. In both cases, the bullet exited the case mouth and barely engaged the rifling, but not far enough that, even if the action had cycled, the lodged bullet would not have allowed a new round to chamber. Second squib was from the same box of ammo, which was "removed from service."
I appreciate the video, and I'm sorry about your barrel. I have had the jacket, on semi jacketed bullets stay in the barrel, And leave two hole marks on the target.
I had a squib load on my gen5 G19 - same as the video, besides the cracked barrel. Sent it to a company that cold rolls the barrel outer diameter back to spec... there are still indents in the rifling, but the gun still shoots as accurate as I am. Here in South Africa, the firearms control act does not allow us to replace barres. The company does on average 5 barrel repairs every week.
Never experiensed it with factory rounds, but with hand loads one time with a 30-06. The bullet did clear the barrel. But it didn't hit paper. And you kind of hear and feel the difference. :)
I had a .45 squib Winchester white box thru my FNX-45T. Just sounded weird and the squib didn't make it far enough to chamber the next round - the sound was the tell tale
I've had two squibs back to back, using some 9mm that got lightly rained on, then stored in an ammo can for a few days. Each time small pop and fizzle, gave the range the rest of that ammo.
Castle Rock CO. Purchased 1000 9mm rds, half had 0 powder causing bullets to stick halfway down the barrel. Reached out to the company and they were out of busines. Ended up separating all rounds and reloading.
This is wild, I just had a squib load with new Freedom Munitions 9mm this past Tuesday. 1st squib load in 30 years and all these videos started showing on my feed 😮
Had a new G31 firing Gold Dots. Damn thing actually cycled after a squib. Blew out the left side lower and fragged into my face and neck. My left thumb has permanent nerve damage. Always wear quality safety glasses and tuck your head and try to protect your jugular.
Had this happen a few months ago while shooting at an indoor range. I was shooting a AR in 9mm, 124gr factory Federal ammo. Firing at fairly fast speed. It was very loud as I was in the Rifle side of the range. Second round in a new magazine just went pop. Third round fired blew the magazine out of the receiver. Fortunately no damage to the receiver. I was able to knock out the round with a Rod when I got home.
My first squib was because I reloaded a cracked case and it was on the last round. A lot more smoke came out of the chamber than normal and I felt something was wrong. I looked in the chamber and saw the empty case. I had made a squib rod out of an oak dowel and pounded the crap out of it until it came out. The second was at an IDPA match and neither I nor the safety officer knew that I had a squib. I couldn’t get the next round to chamber, tapped the slide a couple of times with the heel of my hand and decided that was a bad idea. I went to the safety table and again used my squib rod. A word of advice. If you have one stuck in the barrel, it is easier to push it out the end of the barrel, not where it entered from.
As the unit armorer in the Army Reserve 45 years ago, I had to clear a squib load bullet from one of our officers personal pistol. Another officer was trying this gun and reacted as a misfire. The owner reached over and dropped his thumb between the hammer and firing pin just as the hammer dropped. The owner had two cuts on his thumb as the only injury.
I've done it using frangible reloads bought from and required by an indoor range. It was loud and I thought my Beretta just didn't cycle. I had a slight bulge in the barrel, which was replaced along with the locking block. No biggy, but I wasn't exactly thrilled.
Record number I know is a hi point carbine 9 mm with think 35rds . There are pictures. Guy sent it back claiming accuracy problem. They honored their warranty. The gunsmith at the shop I worked at had a Colt python with a whole cylinder full stuck in the barrel. He kept the barrel.
Seen my fair share of squib loads, nastiest one was with a G43x, the RSO I was working with went out there, pulled the mag out, and fired. No major damage done to the x, but the RSO did get some burns on his hands since the explosion came out the bottom of the mag
Try revolver now. Someone claimed they were shooting and couldn't hit target and everything seemed fine but when they looked down the barrel they had 6 rounds piled up. Although it's probably all bogus it'd be interesting to see if you could get multiple squibs at a time.
I had this almost happen once.. 9mm sterling ammo, discount budget ammo I bought online during covid and there were so many issues. I had a really light fire, and I just wasn't comfortable with it so I took the barrel out and found the bullet stuck in the barrel. If you're not sure, look!
Had this happen to me at about 14 years old. My father had reloaded some 357 magnums and I was shooting a colt 357 SA pistol. At that age I was temped to pull the hammer back again and try the next cylinder. My father stopped me and took the gun apart and got the bullet out. Not an easy task. I wonder if your results would be different had you used a revolver. Love the vids. Thanks.
That’s why you don’t rapid fire hand loads if you’re new to loading/reloading, and definitely never do that if you’re firing hand loads that were loaded by someone else hahaha
I had it happen to me last Sunday. I had a 5.7x28 blow up on my finger. I have a fracture by my first knuckle, a puncture wound from the brass, burns and nerve damage. I just cleared the squib today. It was right inside the chamber. I used a push rod to get it out.
I seen that happened with a Glock 44. 22LR pistol. It had pretty much a bulge in the barrel in the same place as that one did, maybe a little closer to the front of the slide
Out of the thousands of hand loads I've made I had one squib..it wasn't a bad powder charge it was a bad crimp that caused it. It was a.357sig. It was blatantly obvious something wasn't right and the pistol did eject the spent case.but it wouldn't seat another round in the chamber behind it. However it easily could have pushed it farther into the barrel and cause hell to unfold if I had just kept shooting..so just pay attention. if it doesn't sound and feel right stop and inspect..
You need eye protection anyway. Had a mythbusters moment recently - casing went right against my eyebrow and was burning hot. Am I missing an eyebrow? Apparently not THAT hot. If that had gotten into the eye, it could have been quite bad.
Got a squib in my first gun. Maybe 3rd time shooting it. Cheap range reload ammo. I had the forethought to realize something was wrong thankfully. It was a 38 revolver and the squib wouldn't have stopped me from pulling the trigger again. Range officer was very angry. Not the first squib he saw with that ammo.
I had a squib with factory .357 hornady XTP about 10 years ago. Was doing double tap drills and because I was pulling the trigger so fast i launched a full power 158 grain projectile into the one already stuck in the barrel. I remember feeling how weak the recoil was but was going so fast my brain didn't react.
Blew out the entire left side of the barrel and shattered the cylinder.
I was left with a terrible gash on my hand.
I was shooting an old rossi 3 inch .357.
I never reported it to hornady, but I should have.
This was hornadys premium .357 hunting pistol ammo.
Now I don't trust revolvers as much as semi autos. A semi auto will normally not cycle properly after a squib, giving you some kind of extra warning. But a revolver will just fire again.
I was very lucky dispite my partial negligence in the situation.
I still trust hornady ammo and carry it in my auto guns. But learned a very painful lesson.
Don't ever rapid fire a revolver unless you have to.
If i could i would post a pic of a 1911 Wilson Combat barrel that split from a squib then a full power round fired behind it. Both bullets went down range. Its interesting to see how the brl split down the metal grain.
Rounds were mild .45 SWC lead.
Very lucky or unlucky. I’m glad you still have all of your digits.
I was at a range with my girlfriend and she encountered a squib load that looked like an FTE (Slide stuck open on a stovepipe). The gun recoiled and didn't eject the shell. She went to rack another round but I stopped her. It was a rental EAA Witness using the shitty range ammo they made us buy (in a plastic bag, no less).
Sure enough, the barrel was plugged.
It's the only squib I've ever encountered in almost 50 years of shooting. I've never been back to that range.
Your experience illustrates how deathly afraid I am now to even go target shooting, let alone defensive shooting training. I have seen the catastrophic results if a squib in a standard AR, and now I am fearful of firing mine. I'm tempted to check the barrel after every shot. Am I being over-reactive or do you think I have a legitimate basis for it? I don't even want to go shooting anymore.
@@flipfloppingwithMikeIf you're that afraid of firearms perhaps you should just rely on the fuzz to keep you safe. I understand being cautious but you're borderline paranoid.
This exact thing happened to my wife and I . She rented a walther q4 and the shooting range was full so I couldn't tell if she shot or not. I went to check in but she was too fast and shot. The result was identical to this video, thank god no harm 🙏🏽
@@flipfloppingwithMike He did say that almost 50 years of shooting, he had not encountered one except that circumstance and it is clearly preventable by not using shitty range ammo.
@@flipfloppingwithMike Yup you are over the top. I have had many squibs in 45 years of shooting. Only one resulted in a bugled barrel. My bad. I had a batch of under charged 9mm's. Had to cycle the slide every time, no issue. Had one in a revolver, without recoil, pounded it out with a brass rod. I keep brass rods around to pound out stuck bullets. The key is to track recoil, if it only goes pop or poof, its jammed. STOP.
Well, you ported the barrel. A few more shots, you could port the slide
Who is going to shoot that many squib loads in one go?
@@Omlet221 👆 that guy
Shit a few more shots and he might have had a ported hand 😂
Squib loads generally get you when you're firing fast and can't stop pulling the trigger fast enough after the weak round.
Would it cycle after a squib? Luckily I've never had one myself
@@trashcompactorYTwhat about when they have exploded and taken peoples fingers
@@trashcompactorYTwouldn’t it have had to cycle that one time in order for that nightmare to happen
@@trashcompactorYT ?
@trashcompactorYT I mean if the conditions are just right I could potentially see it cycling say the primer wasn't seated correctly and it got a bit humid some of the power got wet. I would assume most average people don't check their weapons and ammo constantly. If you chamber the same round multiple times it could push it back or damage it.... anything is possible
That first test is exactly how you want a squib to go, nothing catastrophic, just replace the barrel, and you're good to go.
Well, hearing the squib and not firing the second shot is exactly how you want it to go but I agree that it's the best you can hope for in a catastrophic failure. 😅
Excellent demonstration! It was a public service.
Glocks are surprisingly tough!
After your first attempt, the crack in the barrel was allowing pressure to vent….almost never would’ve blown up on subsequent attempts, great video still!
Cutest name ever, for a deadly thing.
In over fifty years of shooting I have encountered two squibs - one with reloads and one with factory ammo. When I experienced the first one I disassemble the pistol and took the barrel to the counter of the range I was shooting on. I asked the guy behind the counter for a rod, and he asked me why. I showed him the barrel, and he reached under the counter and pulled out a box that was maybe 8" X 10" X 4" that was full of blown barrels. So while you can go a long time and never experience a squib, they do happen. More frequently than you might think.
I am a handloader and through the years had encountered a squib load. Was using a progressive and there was no powder in 9mm.(not a Dillon and changed my procedure) But what happened was the primer was not enough to send the bullet down the barrel far enough to chamber next round. It was stuck in the barrel but unable to fire next round. Since them and since I am retired I measure every load and then immediately seat the projectile. Always did that with my hunting rounds now even down to 380 up to 338 laupua
A well placed mirror on a progressive press can give you a look in every case. Also there's dies you can put in that measure the height of the load for you and makes a beep when it senses something below the set level whether it's a low charge or no charge.
This was a great test! Now I"m wondering about the strength of Glock replacement barrels. If you ever run short on ideas for videos, you might consider doing more squib testing with different after-market barrels.
Generally not as strong, but the higher up you get in price you get about the same performance to factory. I wonder how many aftermarket barrel mfg actually proof test their Glock barrels before yeeting them onto shelves.
My issue with this test is reusing the same barrel. The bulge and crack after the first squib, added space in the barrel for the pressure to expand into. Not much, but maybe enough to affect the test.
Trust me I'm an expert and I've been using the same Barrel my whole life and my bulge still works on every crack I need it to😂
I had the same thought. the crack allowed pressure to escape as well
The crack seems to be bigger though the second time, and way more obvious the third. you zoom in the buldge is slightly larger and the crack is opening up, trust me the test wasnt effected, another shot or 2 and the gun wouldve exploded.
I am a new reloader and at first, I didn't want to admit that I created a squib load. It was a 44 magnum that I failed to put powder in. I fired it from my new Colt Anaconda. The primer ignited and pushed the bullet, lodging between the cylinder and the barrel. Fortunately, the cylinder would not advance after that, preventing me from firing another round. My lesson learned, always reload in steps. I now charge 50 rounds with powder as 1 step. Step 2 is to INSPECT every round for powder. Finally step 3 is to seat my bullets.
That could’ve been a very expensive next shot 😬
6:31 there failure to cycle/ eject is likely just due to it being “limp wristed “ in that device
10/10 most excited you tried to
Create a squib realistically
Thank you for the test. I handload, and have a station specifically for powder check, over or under. Visually as well as my own powder cop.
Good vid thx
Tiny correction; 4:00 you don't nessecary get more pressure when going up in caliber. Take 9x19 vs .45 long colt
eh fair. but .45 has a larger pressure exit and it's filling it so there is still more power there to push against things. Especially when the barrel is blocked. Yes operating chamber pressure is lower but you are usually pushing or trying to push a bigger heavier piece of lead. I don't know while you point is fair the normally higher power factor of the guns is what I think he was trying to get at. Also keep mind a barrel obstruction is not normal operation for any weapon reguardless the caliber so that extra fuel (gunpowder) is there and has go somewhere!!!
7:49 "magazine spring" of course it is..😂😂
Whatever lol we all knew what he meant
Yea that confused me too lol
I knew someone was gonna say it 😂
I heard it and knew exactly what he meant and saw how he also just rolled with it. He knew it as well. But he kept going. Very well trained and educated man.
Just a thought, the set-up may of duplicated a limp-wrist action instead of a firm grip causing less recoil damage. But either way you did a great job and lots of time spent making the video. Much appreciated, 2 thumbs up.
Just a thought, but once the barrel cracked, it opened up a place for pressure to escape. So, depending on where that squib was placed, the excess pressure was able to escape out the barrel, negating much of the added pressure.
Maybe try a new barrel with standard 115 9mm. See of that changes anything.
Many years ago, I ran into your exact situation with a S&W 1006. My only problem was getting a replacement barrel from S&W. The barrel was a direct drop in replacement and has worked flawlessly.
Talk about timing, just had a critical defense do a squib on me yesterday.
@@StacheOperator What difference does rapid fire make?
The cartridge did not have enough power to push the projectile down the bore, but it CYCLED??
That makes zero sense, unless you are that one guy with a 9x19 revolver.
I've seen more than one serious issue like that with hornady critical defense ammo, I've never heard or seen it with any other hornady ammo either. Strange that their expensive personal defense ammo seems to be a bit on the untrustworthy side. From having seen it personally, to having seen a few complaints about it, I think I'll stick with federal for my defense ammo.
Wonder if that round wasn't seated properly 🤔
@@deejayimm He was using a G17 but I assume after squib he tried to chamber another round thinking it was a light primer strike or something.
TH-cam knows, that's why the recommended tab is for 😂
As a handloader I did have a squib on some 10mm ammo a long time ago. The problem happened because my powder measure would sometimes bridge over with large flake type powder like Unique which is what I was using. WW-231 is a flattened ball type powder which always meters great so less attention needs to be given to the powder charge being thrown, but those large flake powders need EVERY case checked for proper charge level before seating the projectile or....sooner or later you are going to get a short charge and resulting squib.
Blue Dot and 800X are great 10mm powders but are the large flake type that you mentioned. I haven’t had any bridging problems but it’s a good thing to be aware of. Since 800X was dropped, I mostly use Longshot, Power Pistol and Blue Dot. Thanks for the heads up.
I loaded 38 special and did not yet understand the importance of a good crimp. I had a squib on my S&W model 10 (revolver) Scared the hell out of me. I noticed the sound and feel. Then noticed the target did not react. I got lucky and decided to not pull the trigger again. Lesson learned.
I had a 9mm squib using unique
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That’s a little unusual for Unique. Could it have been primer related? If it’s not fully seated, that can cause a light strike. Maybe something else?
@@Dennisthemenace40 not sure. I loaded each one the old fashioned way. One by one
This was a well done and amazing video! I had two squib malfunctions last weekend at the range firing CC 9mm 115gr ammo. One squib malfunction on my CZ PO7 and one on my Canik SFX. Of course I stopped firing when that happened and went home to punch out the projectile. When I got home I grabbed all CC ammo remaining took it to the range for disposal. CC ammo is black listed in my book.
@@rhinohorn99 What does cc stand for?
@@lesliewoinarowicz7018 Capital Cartridge
I’ve had two over the years, both with cheap .22 ammo. One with a Ruger Bearcat and the other with a 10/22. Both guns were okay, still have and use them both.
When I was a Sheriff's Explorer, we were doing SWAT training in the kill house for CQB, The department issued gin was the Beretta 92F at the time and most of the SWAT guys carried Glocks, but some stuck with their Beretta because they were the High Risk Unit, which was a roving mini-SWAT team. One of the guys walked into the room and drew his Beretta, fired and the gun exploded in his hand. Broke 3 fingers, he lost a fingernail, and the magazine blew out so hard it chipped the tibia bone of his shin. His dity holster was leather and had a leather plug that went inside the barrel to keep the gun retained, but also stable. That plug came off and because it was so hot and humid in Florida, it got swollen in the barrel. So when he shot, boom. I was on the other side of the room playing a hostage and had a vest, face shield, helmet, ear protection and everything else on and it was so loud and violent, I thought they flashbanged us as a joke or hazing ritual.
No offense, but proof or it didn't happen. After seeing multiple you tubers try to obstruct a barrel with things like concrete and jb weld I find it almost impossible that a piece of leather could cause that... Guns are meant to put holes in living animals, leather is made out of skin, therefore the bullet should push the leather out or simply put a hole through it. Not trying to offend you or call you a liar, but the odds of that happening seem so rediculously small. Could it also have been a case of dirt and debris being in the barrel as well as leather?
So what I wanna know is:
1. Was he wearing gloves? Since this was training I'd assume he was, and that makes the explosion even more dangerous.
2. Who and how figured out the cause of the malfunction?
Would love to hear from you, thanks.
@@InfiniteDarkMass your second question 100%...
I'm a mechanic and have people tell me all the time they found the problem, I get there and they found a symptom not the cause. I could picture the barrel contracting from hot and cold cycles and squeezing the bullet too much as it leaves or dirt or oil or water causing this far before I could accept a piece of leather did.
@@clifbradley after 30 minutes of searching the internet the only malfunctions caused by leather holsters I can find anything about is that the leather can accidentally catch on your trigger and cause a negligent discharge while being holstered.
@@bobhopman4648 Sir you are obviously an Ivy League graduate.
I am a brand new gun owner and I found this video immensely useful. Thanx.
Great real-life example Thank You
Love this video 😂 now all you need is a new barrel and your good to go that’s crazy tho I’m actually surprised and impressed Glock just proves to be great at all times even tho they’re most hated I can’t believe you kept reloading it and especially cause you kept putting another squib too I’m subscribing now 🤣
I’m not a big gun buff. But my two lil FNs I’ve never had this happen with. And I work for a pretty big artist that owns a gun camp so we shoot a lot. I’ve never seen a squib occur at all. But I’m thankful for that.
2:49 don't flag me bro!
I actually dived for cover.
Very interesting video...I was at the range qualifying for my concealed carry permit and actually did see a pistol blow up in a woman's hand.
It made a bloody mess!!😮
Great video once again!! THANKS!!😊
I had a squib some years ago. The bullet stuck in the barrel and I felt something off in the recoil being weaker than normal, so luckily I did not shoot another round. The pistol, an Astra A90 which is a clone of the Sig P226, had ejected the shell casing and cycled the slide fully, strangely enough. I had to very carefully push the bullet back through the barrel using a stick of wood, without any disassembly of the gun other than removing the magazine, and then put the mag back and fired again and it worked perfectly from then on! I was using commercially available reloaded rounds which certainly appeared very professionally remanufactured! Obviously they were not quite so good after all!
I've had ONE squib load over many years. I KNEW something was wrong so I stopped immediately to make sure it wasn't a hang fire and after a bit I used a wooden dowel and a mallet to drive the bullet back out of the barrel. Wasn't much fun.
The crack is parallel with the rifling.
Glock barrels have no rifling.
@@GieszkanneI actually googled it because of your comment, Wikipedia says that Glocks use polygonal rifling instead of the conventional kind. So they do have rifling, just not the standard grooves that other barrels have. "Polygonal riflings with a larger number of edges have shallower corners, which provide a better gas seal in relatively large diameter bores." - Wikipedia
@@Facey1000yeah not sure what that person is on about... Rifling is rifling.
There are lines that can be drawn parallel to the groves. So OPs comment makes sense to me.
7:35 The ATF "experts" must think your some sort of super human to handle the slide removal that smoothly...
I had a squib load in factory ammo once. I was shooting wolf ammunition in 9x18 Makarov, the round didn't have any powder in it just a primer. The bullet exited the case and stopped as soon as it made contact with the rifling. Once I cleared the case and hit the gun a couple times on my hand the bullet fell out of the chamber. And before people say that I should be using wolf ammo and get something better, with 9x18 you are limited on who loads it's. And this was about 8 or 10 years ago too.
Great test, good presentation
I was glad to see the follow-up shot cleared the squib, not sure what I expected.
I've had one squib, using my grandfather's handloads, when I was in high school. Fortunately, break action shotgun. That and a hangfire on another one of his reloads made me stop trusting his handloads and to be very aware of bad ammo. He was not a fudd, but his reloading techniques were... primitive. Obsolete. I'd even say "quaint" except that black powder by volume, whatever wads were cheapest, and random sizes of birdshot between #8 and #4 by volume, then the crimp was just sort of tucked in a sealed with wax... Yeah, not quaint.
A birdshot squibload..?🤔
Dude, another great one, you are by far the best!
If it turns out u need it, Glock store has a sale on stripped and complete lowers that ends at midnight tonight. Sunday the 18th! Great video btw
You can see the flash in the slow mo coming out from underneath the slide before the end of the barrel.
It’s happened twice for me and one was last weekend , primer pop , bullet in the cone and powder every where . The other was an M1a and powder every where makes for a long range day.
Thanks for originality.
Great demo !
This was awesome, thank you!
Great 1 right here !!! Thanks !!!
Interesting test, thanks a lot..😊
Thanks! Always curious about this. Not that this counts, but I did have one "factory" squib. It was in my Henry .22, and it was an Aguila Calibre (the .22 with no powder in it, it's just the primer that fires the bullet), and it says not to use it in a rifle due to low power. I of course was keeping an eye for it to happen, and it basically fell out with a small push with grass trimmer string. I'm pretty sure it wouldn't do any real damage now that I've seen your video! Thanks!
I have had one squib in my life, on one of my reloaded 38's and luckily i noticed it before I pulled the trigger on the next round... Theyre not always easy to get out either.
Fantastic info. Thanks
love this kind of stuff we need more
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New to firearms & TBH encountering a 'squib' situation scares the hell outta me! Just how common is this?
Most casual/hobby shooters will not experience one in their lifetime if they're using modern factory ammunition. I've seen it happen three times, but I worked as a range instructor and would witness thousands of rounds fired a day. It's very rare.
Once the guy blew up his STI Trojan, but it was due to his own reloaded ammo, and he admitted he went under the powder minimums to save money on powder. The other two time was someone else using reloads made on a high volume automated reloading machine by a local guy. People turn them on and leave, but you have to supervise them and make sure you don't run out of powder. Fortunately for both of those incidents I was standing nearby, heard the primer pop, and called a ceasefire and stopped them from shooting again until we pushed out the squib. Ammo was tossed in the garbage, and word went out to stop buying reloads from that local guy.
But rare things happen. Just be aware of what's happening with your gun.
@@shotgunsurgeon3849 So I 'shouldn't' be buying my ammo from that guy at the gun show in a Ziploc bag?
j/k - I appreciate this comprehensive feedback, I feel better now & I just hope the next time I'm at the range there's will be a range instructor as skillful in hazards - cheers!
@@PowerKorrupts Yeah I would pass on any reloads not produced commercially, unless it's someone you really trust. Those gun show bags are tempting, but remember saving $5 could cost you $500, or worse (your fingers).
I have had two squibs in my life, both from commercial reloads in .45 acp. In both cases, the bullet exited the case mouth and barely engaged the rifling, but not far enough that, even if the action had cycled, the lodged bullet would not have allowed a new round to chamber.
Second squib was from the same box of ammo, which was "removed from service."
I appreciate the video, and I'm sorry about your barrel.
I have had the jacket, on semi jacketed bullets stay in the barrel, And leave two hole marks on the target.
I had a squib load on my gen5 G19 - same as the video, besides the cracked barrel. Sent it to a company that cold rolls the barrel outer diameter back to spec... there are still indents in the rifling, but the gun still shoots as accurate as I am. Here in South Africa, the firearms control act does not allow us to replace barres. The company does on average 5 barrel repairs every week.
Never experiensed it with factory rounds, but with hand loads one time with a 30-06. The bullet did clear the barrel. But it didn't hit paper. And you kind of hear and feel the difference. :)
I’ve had this issue a month ago. Glock19 gen3. Barrel was not as damaged and a gunsmith was able to recover the barrel.
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I had a .45 squib Winchester white box thru my FNX-45T. Just sounded weird and the squib didn't make it far enough to chamber the next round - the sound was the tell tale
Keep the barrel, mill a slot in the slide, and call it a self made compensator.
I've had two squibs back to back, using some 9mm that got lightly rained on, then stored in an ammo can for a few days. Each time small pop and fizzle, gave the range the rest of that ammo.
Castle Rock CO. Purchased 1000 9mm rds, half had 0 powder causing bullets to stick halfway down the barrel. Reached out to the company and they were out of busines. Ended up separating all rounds and reloading.
"Swelling in that barrel"....Oh behaaave!
My bulge gets bigger after a couple of squib loads too.
EXCELLENT!
This is wild, I just had a squib load with new Freedom Munitions 9mm this past Tuesday. 1st squib load in 30 years and all these videos started showing on my feed 😮
That Glock is amazing! Great Video.
5:59 That sweat bee hit the abort button 🤣
Had a new G31 firing Gold Dots. Damn thing actually cycled after a squib. Blew out the left side lower and fragged into my face and neck. My left thumb has permanent nerve damage. Always wear quality safety glasses and tuck your head and try to protect your jugular.
Had this happen a few months ago while shooting at an indoor range. I was shooting a AR in 9mm, 124gr factory Federal ammo.
Firing at fairly fast speed. It was very loud as I was in the Rifle side of the range. Second round in a new magazine just went pop. Third round fired blew the magazine out of the receiver.
Fortunately no damage to the receiver. I was able to knock out the round with a Rod when I got home.
Not hand firing the gun !!! I’m leaving 3:15
My first squib was because I reloaded a cracked case and it was on the last round. A lot more smoke came out of the chamber than normal and I felt something was wrong. I looked in the chamber and saw the empty case. I had made a squib rod out of an oak dowel and pounded the crap out of it until it came out. The second was at an IDPA match and neither I nor the safety officer knew that I had a squib. I couldn’t get the next round to chamber, tapped the slide a couple of times with the heel of my hand and decided that was a bad idea. I went to the safety table and again used my squib rod. A word of advice. If you have one stuck in the barrel, it is easier to push it out the end of the barrel, not where it entered from.
As the unit armorer in the Army Reserve 45 years ago, I had to clear a squib load bullet from one of our officers personal pistol. Another officer was trying this gun and reacted as a misfire. The owner reached over and dropped his thumb between the hammer and firing pin just as the hammer dropped.
The owner had two cuts on his thumb as the only injury.
Very good video like always.
I've done it using frangible reloads bought from and required by an indoor range. It was loud and I thought my Beretta just didn't cycle. I had a slight bulge in the barrel, which was replaced along with the locking block. No biggy, but I wasn't exactly thrilled.
Did this once in a snubbie JFrame 38spl. No harm at all to the gun 🙏🏼
Record number I know is a hi point carbine 9 mm with think 35rds . There are pictures. Guy sent it back claiming accuracy problem. They honored their warranty. The gunsmith at the shop I worked at had a Colt python with a whole cylinder full stuck in the barrel. He kept the barrel.
Seen my fair share of squib loads, nastiest one was with a G43x, the RSO I was working with went out there, pulled the mag out, and fired. No major damage done to the x, but the RSO did get some burns on his hands since the explosion came out the bottom of the mag
Looking forward to this one!
There is a possibility that your barrel is so worn that the squib isn't as lodged as it might be in a newer barrel.
another win for hipoint
Try revolver now. Someone claimed they were shooting and couldn't hit target and everything seemed fine but when they looked down the barrel they had 6 rounds piled up. Although it's probably all bogus it'd be interesting to see if you could get multiple squibs at a time.
Love to see this video again but using a taurus g2c can compare cheaper version vs more expensive
Happened to someone i lnow in the army recently during traing with an m4. Hurt his hand pretty bad
I had this almost happen once.. 9mm sterling ammo, discount budget ammo I bought online during covid and there were so many issues. I had a really light fire, and I just wasn't comfortable with it so I took the barrel out and found the bullet stuck in the barrel. If you're not sure, look!
He Called the recoil spring/guide rod a magazine spring lol.
Great Video Idea!👍🏻🇺🇲
The magazine might've stayed in due to the pressure of the metal strap
Had this happen to me at about 14 years old. My father had reloaded some 357 magnums and I was shooting a colt 357 SA pistol. At that age I was temped to pull the hammer back again and try the next cylinder. My father stopped me and took the gun apart and got the bullet out. Not an easy task. I wonder if your results would be different had you used a revolver. Love the vids. Thanks.
That’s why you don’t rapid fire hand loads if you’re new to loading/reloading, and definitely never do that if you’re firing hand loads that were loaded by someone else hahaha
I had it happen to me last Sunday. I had a 5.7x28 blow up on my finger. I have a fracture by my first knuckle, a puncture wound from the brass, burns and nerve damage. I just cleared the squib today. It was right inside the chamber. I used a push rod to get it out.
I seen that happened with a Glock 44. 22LR pistol. It had pretty much a bulge in the barrel in the same place as that one did, maybe a little closer to the front of the slide
Out of the thousands of hand loads I've made I had one squib..it wasn't a bad powder charge it was a bad crimp that caused it. It was a.357sig. It was blatantly obvious something wasn't right and the pistol did eject the spent case.but it wouldn't seat another round in the chamber behind it. However it easily could have pushed it farther into the barrel and cause hell to unfold if I had just kept shooting..so just pay attention. if it doesn't sound and feel right stop and inspect..
Awesome video
This is exactly why my reloading procedures include weighing every completed cartridge.
what a drag
Very informative and educational video. It's nice to know my Glocks are Panzer tough!
I would like to see the same experiment with different manufacturers
I had a .380 squib when I was doing a mag dump. It was a factory load. Thank God I was wearing eye protection!!!
You need eye protection anyway. Had a mythbusters moment recently - casing went right against my eyebrow and was burning hot. Am I missing an eyebrow? Apparently not THAT hot. If that had gotten into the eye, it could have been quite bad.
Always take safety precautions.
Got a squib in my first gun. Maybe 3rd time shooting it. Cheap range reload ammo. I had the forethought to realize something was wrong thankfully.
It was a 38 revolver and the squib wouldn't have stopped me from pulling the trigger again. Range officer was very angry. Not the first squib he saw with that ammo.
Still have the gun. Range officer punched the squib out for me.
Solid dude.