Factory Reload: Weak Detonation??? - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

profesor · 04-30-2008, 07:05 AM

I bought 500 rounds of factory reloads and I shot 150 rounds of them yesterday. Three rounds had weak detonations, two of which did not have enough power to rack the slide. I am a little nervous about these rounds. I have a few questions:

1) What should I do if I have a weak detonation??? (I imagine I should check the barrel to make sure the bullet is not trapped inside)

2) Is it okay to continue to use these, with proper precautions??? (I hate to have wasted money and they are only for range use; I will not be buying another box)

3) What causes a weak detonation???

tomfoolery · 04-30-2008, 07:17 AM

As long as you check the barrel (unloaded gun) for a barrel obstruction and its clear then you can keep shooting. If you plan on shooting them...my suggestion is to shoot one at a time, at a slow pace, and check for confirmation it hit the paper.

If you are unsure of them you could always pull the bullets and reload them (if your a reloader), if not, just shoot them slowly.

From my experience weak detonation (not ejecting or cycling the slide all the way closed) could be a few things. Obviously not enough powder is the first guess, not a tight enough crimp, not a fully seated primer, dirty primer pockets. Thats all that comes to mind.

profesor · 04-30-2008, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomfoolery

As long as you check the barrel (unloaded gun) for a barrel obstruction and its clear then you can keep shooting. If you plan on shooting them...my suggestion is to shoot one at a time, at a slow pace, and check for confirmation it hit the paper.

If you are unsure of them you could always pull the bullets and reload them (if your a reloader), if not, just shoot them slowly.

From my experience weak detonation (not ejecting or cycling the slide all the way closed) could be a few things. Obviously not enough powder is the first guess, not a tight enough crimp, not a fully seated primer, dirty primer pockets. Thats all that comes to mind.

Great suggestion... Thanks!!!

tomfoolery · 04-30-2008, 07:26 AM

No problem

**Cannibul** · 04-30-2008, 08:24 AM

Is a "week detonation" one that takes 7 days to happen?

tomfoolery · 04-30-2008, 08:28 AM

HAHA...nice play on words. I'm due for a week vacation and not just a weak vacation

04-30-2008, 07:05 AM	#1
profesor XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,129	Factory Reload: Weak Detonation??? I bought 500 rounds of factory reloads and I shot 150 rounds of them yesterday. Three rounds had weak detonations, two of which did not have enough power to rack the slide. I am a little nervous about these rounds. I have a few questions: 1) What should I do if I have a weak detonation??? (I imagine I should check the barrel to make sure the bullet is not trapped inside) 2) Is it okay to continue to use these, with proper precautions??? (I hate to have wasted money and they are only for range use; I will not be buying another box) 3) What causes a weak detonation??? __________________ "It is better to be judged by twelve than carried by six" Last edited by profesor : 04-30-2008 at 09:20 AM.

04-30-2008, 07:17 AM	#2
tomfoolery XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,635	As long as you check the barrel (unloaded gun) for a barrel obstruction and its clear then you can keep shooting. If you plan on shooting them...my suggestion is to shoot one at a time, at a slow pace, and check for confirmation it hit the paper. If you are unsure of them you could always pull the bullets and reload them (if your a reloader), if not, just shoot them slowly. From my experience weak detonation (not ejecting or cycling the slide all the way closed) could be a few things. Obviously not enough powder is the first guess, not a tight enough crimp, not a fully seated primer, dirty primer pockets. Thats all that comes to mind. __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

04-30-2008, 07:26 AM	#4
tomfoolery XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,635	No problem __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

04-30-2008, 08:28 AM	#6
tomfoolery XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,635	HAHA...nice play on words. I'm due for a week vacation and not just a weak vacation __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

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