(I've compiled my 3 posts into one)
This morning I was unloading my gun to swap springs. I ejected the mag, then racked the slide (with my finger away from the trigger, of course). As I racked the slice to remove the chambered round, she went off. I was pointing down, so no one was hurt, though it (.40 Federal defense round) went through my kingsize bed, into the wall and was stopped by my bathtub next room over.
What happened? I thought that gun cannot be fired unless grip safety AND trigger saftety are engaged?
Help.
subdeo
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Thanks for your responses. Most were helpful. I do need to explain better. And as for it being a negligent discharge, sure I see the point. Granted that the gun is flawless, it had to be negligent. But this just begs the question.
Anyhow, because it happened so fast, it's really difficult to replay the event? Was my finger on the trigger? Or not? What was my finger doing? Man, I just don't know. I make it a conscience thing to never touch the trigger until my target is in my sights. But still, I'm imperfect and I could have pulled the trigger.
I released the mag, aimed the XD down and racked the slide. Then night before I had changed the spring to a 22#, and, until the discharge, had not racked the slide with a bullet chambered. Perphaps, I touched the trigger as the slide's extra force (due to the stronger spring) took me unexpectedly. But wouldn't I have to pull the trigger completely? There's no way I executed a full range of motion trigger pull! But, as you guys are pointing out, I had to have. I want to believe that it was me. And I'd be really happy knowing that it was. At least then I would know that its save to carry condition one. But I'm gun shy now, which shows that I have trouble believing that I was on the trigger.
Could my unfamiliararity with the new spring's tention have provided for the negligence? That is the only thing that comes to mind. I have unchambered rounds many a time. But I never had with this new spring (which is as tight a slide pull as I've experienced). Is this the factor?
Thanks for your repsonses. You all helped me make an XD purchase, and its to you that I turn for feedback with my experience this morning. Thanks for those who expressed gratitude that all are okay here. I'm glad to. I've never been that scared. And my ears are finally done ringing!
subdeo
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Someone asked if I've had smithing done. No. Just got the gun a week ago. Aside from a Hogue grip and a Don't 22 rod and spring como, not work has been done. Only 50 rnds fired...well 51.
Also, after the gun fired the casing was caught in the chamber by the slide. I've seen that before with my Bersa .380 after changing ammo at the range. But I forgot to mention it. Could it provide any clues.
Could someone explain more fully what a slam fire is? I could have lost grip on the slide (because of the new spring's tension) shortly after pulling and had it fling back toward the round. I more confident saying that I didn't get the slide back fully, than I am saying that my finger pulled the trigger. I just DON"t remember touching that stupid trigger. But, I do remember being taken back by the extra pull tension.
That's all I remember. Thanks again.
subdeo
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I think the explanation offered by Ranburr is more than likely correct (someone else already alluded to it, I think). I must have naturally re-gripped the gun as I was caught offgaurd by the tough slide pull. If so, then that was a careless mistake. I should have fired my gun with the new spring to get used to how it handles when chambering new mags. Not used to the feel, I ceased to be 100% in control of the firearm, which is never good.
Just for clarification, it wasn't the round that got caught, it was the casing after the round fired. (some one posted some confusion regarding this)
Thanks for the feedback, guys. After changing my pants and regaining my hearing, I have learned a lesson.
subdeo
This morning I was unloading my gun to swap springs. I ejected the mag, then racked the slide (with my finger away from the trigger, of course). As I racked the slice to remove the chambered round, she went off. I was pointing down, so no one was hurt, though it (.40 Federal defense round) went through my kingsize bed, into the wall and was stopped by my bathtub next room over.
What happened? I thought that gun cannot be fired unless grip safety AND trigger saftety are engaged?
Help.
subdeo
_________
Thanks for your responses. Most were helpful. I do need to explain better. And as for it being a negligent discharge, sure I see the point. Granted that the gun is flawless, it had to be negligent. But this just begs the question.
Anyhow, because it happened so fast, it's really difficult to replay the event? Was my finger on the trigger? Or not? What was my finger doing? Man, I just don't know. I make it a conscience thing to never touch the trigger until my target is in my sights. But still, I'm imperfect and I could have pulled the trigger.
I released the mag, aimed the XD down and racked the slide. Then night before I had changed the spring to a 22#, and, until the discharge, had not racked the slide with a bullet chambered. Perphaps, I touched the trigger as the slide's extra force (due to the stronger spring) took me unexpectedly. But wouldn't I have to pull the trigger completely? There's no way I executed a full range of motion trigger pull! But, as you guys are pointing out, I had to have. I want to believe that it was me. And I'd be really happy knowing that it was. At least then I would know that its save to carry condition one. But I'm gun shy now, which shows that I have trouble believing that I was on the trigger.
Could my unfamiliararity with the new spring's tention have provided for the negligence? That is the only thing that comes to mind. I have unchambered rounds many a time. But I never had with this new spring (which is as tight a slide pull as I've experienced). Is this the factor?
Thanks for your repsonses. You all helped me make an XD purchase, and its to you that I turn for feedback with my experience this morning. Thanks for those who expressed gratitude that all are okay here. I'm glad to. I've never been that scared. And my ears are finally done ringing!
subdeo
_________________
Someone asked if I've had smithing done. No. Just got the gun a week ago. Aside from a Hogue grip and a Don't 22 rod and spring como, not work has been done. Only 50 rnds fired...well 51.
Also, after the gun fired the casing was caught in the chamber by the slide. I've seen that before with my Bersa .380 after changing ammo at the range. But I forgot to mention it. Could it provide any clues.
Could someone explain more fully what a slam fire is? I could have lost grip on the slide (because of the new spring's tension) shortly after pulling and had it fling back toward the round. I more confident saying that I didn't get the slide back fully, than I am saying that my finger pulled the trigger. I just DON"t remember touching that stupid trigger. But, I do remember being taken back by the extra pull tension.
That's all I remember. Thanks again.
subdeo
______________
I think the explanation offered by Ranburr is more than likely correct (someone else already alluded to it, I think). I must have naturally re-gripped the gun as I was caught offgaurd by the tough slide pull. If so, then that was a careless mistake. I should have fired my gun with the new spring to get used to how it handles when chambering new mags. Not used to the feel, I ceased to be 100% in control of the firearm, which is never good.
Just for clarification, it wasn't the round that got caught, it was the casing after the round fired. (some one posted some confusion regarding this)
Thanks for the feedback, guys. After changing my pants and regaining my hearing, I have learned a lesson.
subdeo