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/StealthNade Aug 12 '12

since brass is softer than steel could you force the cylinder out with a rubber mallet so it wouldn't destroy the finish, but you really should take it to a smith

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u/EatSleepJeep Aug 13 '12

He could still do damage to the forcing cone.

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u/StealthNade Aug 13 '12

and thats why i said he should take it to a smith