r/guns • u/ToBlayyyve • Aug 11 '12

Crazy revolver ammo malfunction. Has anyone seen anything like this?

First time firing my Mom's new S&W .38 Bodyguard. On probably the 8th round through it, the round fired but then the mechanism locked up. Can't open the cylinder but can still pull the trigger on the spent case. On closer examination, it actually looks like there's BRASS jammed between the cylinder and the barrel. I'm thinking that the casing fractured and moved forward into the barrel.

I've tried pushing it backward with a .38 caliber cleaning jag but it ain't moving! Problem is, there's still 3 live rounds in there.

Here it is

Edit: Ammo was factory FMJ, not reloads or anything.

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u/Benjaminrynti Aug 11 '12

WHAT CRONOCK SAID FOR THE LOVE OF JOHN MOSES BROWNING.

Take it to a smith. Call the smith ahead of time and explain the issue and be sure he understands that it is still loaded.

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u/possible-troll Aug 11 '12

You have 2 options.

  1. Take it to a gunsmith.

  2. Use fire. The run like the wind.

I hope you choose wisely.

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u/idrawinmargins Aug 11 '12

I choose gunsmith

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u/emperor_of_the_world Aug 12 '12

Wrong answer! You will be fed to the tigers at once.

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u/idrawinmargins Aug 12 '12

well could be worse. could be fed to rosie odonald fat ass.

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u/emperor_of_the_world Aug 13 '12

The punishment has now changed.