Another milestone reached. Took today off and decided to head to Shore Shot and improve on my groupings. After about 55 rounds on my SIG p250 it jammed with what appeared to be a round stuck in the barrel and the slide all the way back.

Now in the class I took, the instructor explained that rarely a spent cartridge will get wedged upon ejection and not to be alarmed, treat it as live and follow the manufacture's guidelines on how to dislodge it. Still scared the hell out of me for a moment but was able to push it out and use the rest of my range time with my.357.

My question is how often does this happen,is it the pistol,the ammo or me and how do I minimize any further occurrences?

Did you buy it used or new? When do you need to replace recoil springs for that model? If ever?

If you were to suspect springs, it would be the extractor spring and not the recoil spring. The recoil spring would have nothing to do with the extractor slipping a rim.

If this is a used gun, examine the extractor, see if it's worn. If it's new, it really shouldn't be happening unless perhaps there was a lot of oil on the extractor. Did you happen to keep the spent casing? Maybe it bulged or something.

If this is a used gun, examine the extractor, see if it's worn. If it's new, it really shouldn't be happening unless perhaps there was a lot of oil on the extractor. Did you happen to keep the spent casing? Maybe it bulged or something.

The Sig is brand new with less than 300 rounds fired,meticulously cleaned and lubricated but I am of the school of less is more so not overly so.The shell casing is perfectly round with no bulges but this the first time I'm using American Eagle 115 grain fmj 9mm. the ramp is smooth and unworn except for the finish which I understand is perfectly natural.

if it happened once, it happens.

It happens. I wouldn't get concerned unless it keeps on happening.

 

Did you check the bore to ensure it wasn't a squib?

The Sig is brand new with less than 300 rounds fired,meticulously cleaned and lubricated but I am of the school of less is more so not overly so.The shell casing is perfectly round with no bulges but this the first time I'm using American Eagle 115 grain fmj 9mm. the ramp is smooth and unworn except for the finish which I understand is perfectly natural.

 

This isn't directly related to your FTE but for the record Sigs run quite happily with a fair bit of grease on the rails.

 

Sig Lubrication Recommendations

It happens. I wouldn't get concerned unless it keeps on happening.

 

Did you check the bore to ensure it wasn't a squib?

Not sure what a squib is..... Please could you explain?

that is a round with not enough powder in it, where the bullet gets stuck in the barrel.

that is a round with not enough powder in it, where the bullet gets stuck in the barrel.

Well the round fired but the casing was partially wedged in the barrel but I was not sure if it was live until I got it out.I read something about "Limpwristing" and the possibility of it contributing to FTE's What is it and is it true?

Well the round fired but the casing was partially wedged in the barrel but I was not sure if it was live until I got it out.I read something about "Limpwristing" and the possibility of it contributing to FTE's What is it and is it true?

 

Grab that gun LIKE A MAN!

This isn't directly related to your FTE but for the record Sigs run quite happily with a fair bit of grease on the rails.

 

Sig Lubrication Recommendations

Thanks for the link, It makes sense and I'll look for some good grease and delivery system. Right now I'm using M-Pro 7 oil on the rails and only lightly.

Grab that gun LIKE A MAN!

I try to Matty but would hate to scuff up my brand new pair of Chanel red lambskin evening gloves.....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limp_wristing

I try to Matty but would hate to scuff up my brand new pair of Chanel red lambskin evening gloves.....

 

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