{"id":470,"date":"2022-11-30T20:41:06","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T20:41:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=470"},"modified":"2022-11-30T20:41:06","modified_gmt":"2022-11-30T20:41:06","slug":"firearm-malfunctions-hang-fires-and-duds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/guncoupons.net\/?p=470","title":{"rendered":"Firearm Malfunctions \u2014 Hang Fires and Duds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p>I should start by saying that not all firearm malfunctions are equal. Some malfunctions are relatively minor and can be easily fixed. Others are malfunctions that are much more serious and can damage the firearm or be dangerous to anyone nearby. It should also be noted that proper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/gun-care\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=firearm-malfunctions-hang-fires-and-duds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cleaning and maintenance<\/a> can prevent most, if not all, of the mechanical malfunctions.<\/p>\n<p>Primarily, there are two main categories that are responsible for firearm malfunctions, with numerous subcategories within each. The two main categories of malfunctions are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ammunition malfunctions \u2013<\/strong> Ammunition does not work as expected. This type is also called a misfire.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mechanical malfunctions \u2013<\/strong> There is some problem with the firearm\u2019s mechanism, which causes it not to work properly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Ammunition Malfunctions<\/h2>\n<p>We will look at the malfunctions caused by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/ammunition\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=firearm-malfunctions-hang-fires-and-duds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ammunition<\/a>. There are several different types of ammunition malfunctions such as the hang fire. This is also known as a delayed discharge. You have just aimed at the target and squeezed the trigger. The hammer falls and nothing happens. Assuming you have a round in the chamber, you may have just experienced either a hang fire or dud cartridge.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/financing.html\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/credova_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/credova_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>That chain of events could also signal a hang fire (also known as delayed discharge) as opposed to a premature discharge, but nonetheless troubling. A hang fire may occur when the trigger is squeezed and the hammer releases properly. However, there is a perceptible delay from when the hammer is released, and the round ignites.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--Mid Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/financing.html\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/credova_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/credova_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The delay in time can vary. It may be a fraction of a second, or many seconds, before the cartridge ignites and fires. At the very least, this may have the effect of throwing off the shooter\u2019s aim and sense of timing causing the shooter to miss the target. At the worst, if the shooter does not keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, someone could be hurt. To clarify, let\u2019s look back in time and look at the history of the hang-fire phenomenon.<\/p>\n<p>In the early days of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/firearms\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=firearm-malfunctions-hang-fires-and-duds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">firearms<\/a>, such as matchlocks and flintlocks, things worked a lot differently than they do now. Back then, there was always a delay between the time the trigger was squeezed, and the firearm discharged its projectile. In fact, the inventor of the percussion lock specifically considered this delay in the design of his firearm in an attempt to solve the delay issue.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" alt=\"Scott Wagner standing in front of a car door with a Smith and Wesson .38 Bodyguard pistol\" class=\"wp-image-39600 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/SW-MP-Bodyguard-Crimson-Trace-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/SW-MP-Bodyguard-Crimson-Trace-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/SW-MP-Bodyguard-Crimson-Trace-2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/SW-MP-Bodyguard-Crimson-Trace-2.jpg?resize=1227%2C920&amp;ssl=1 1227w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/SW-MP-Bodyguard-Crimson-Trace-2.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/SW-MP-Bodyguard-Crimson-Trace-2.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/SW-MP-Bodyguard-Crimson-Trace-2.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/SW-MP-Bodyguard-Crimson-Trace-2.jpg?resize=640%2C480&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Scott Wagner standing in front of a car door with a Smith and Wesson .38 Bodyguard pistol\" class=\"wp-image-39600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/SW-MP-Bodyguard-Crimson-Trace-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/SW-MP-Bodyguard-Crimson-Trace-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/SW-MP-Bodyguard-Crimson-Trace-2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/SW-MP-Bodyguard-Crimson-Trace-2.jpg?resize=1227%2C920&amp;ssl=1 1227w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/SW-MP-Bodyguard-Crimson-Trace-2.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/SW-MP-Bodyguard-Crimson-Trace-2.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Perhaps a defensive situation is the only scenario where you would immediately eject a round without waiting to determine whether it was a dud or a hang fire.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Unfortunately, he was not successful, and the issue was not completely solved. One of the problems he could not overcome was the quality of the powder. Hang fires continued, because the quality of the powder could not be relied upon to always ignite in those days.<\/p>\n<p>Although technology advanced, problems persisted \u2014 even after the advent of smokeless powder and centerfire ignition. This was because of quality control issues during the manufacturing process. During the early days of centerfire ammunition in World War I, when it was first being used in early machine guns that were mounted on propeller-driven aircraft, a hang fire could be catastrophic. You see, in those days for fighter aircraft to have forward-firing guns, they had to be timed to fire through the spaces of the turning propeller.<\/p>\n<p>The Slow Mo Guys on YouTube took this on and built a recreation to show how the bullet fires when the gun is synced to the propeller rotation and what happens when it is not.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<p><div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"ysB-SH19WRQ\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Bullets vs Propeller in Slow Motion - The Slow Mo Guys\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ysB-SH19WRQ?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The issue of bullets not shooting the prop was solved by an interrupter gear (a mechanism invented by a Dutchman, Antoine Fokker) that allowed the guns to shoot through the gaps of a rotating propeller. The mechanism ensured that the aircraft\u2019s guns would only fire when the propeller blade was not in line with the barrel\u2019s muzzle. However, if one experienced a hang fire, that would cause the bullets to come out a fraction of a second too late. In that case, the bullet could strike the rotating propeller blade destroying its ability to generate thrust. The result was, <em>Goodbye Charlie!<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Causing a Hang Fire or Dud<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s examine more closely the chain of events when a hang fire occurs. The primer is struck by the firing pin and ignites. For whatever reason, the main propellant in the cartridge doesn\u2019t burn fast enough (right away). It burns slowly until it builds up enough pressure to break the crimp of the cartridge and push the bullet out of the barrel.<\/p>\n<p>One of the main causes of this is when the ammunition is very old and has been stored improperly for a prolonged period of time. Paradoxically, even if the ammunition is not old but was stored improperly, the powder can become weak and unstable, causing ignition issues. Additionally, if ammunition has been stored in damp conditions or exposed to penetrating cleaning solvents such as WD-40, it can also experience hang fires or become a dud.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"463\" alt=\"Holding a pistol in a safe direction waiting for a hang fire\" class=\"wp-image-84230 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hang-Fire-2.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hang-Fire-2.jpg?resize=300%2C217&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hang-Fire-2.jpg?resize=150%2C109&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hang-Fire-2.jpg?resize=640%2C463&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hang-Fire-2.jpg?resize=640%2C463&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Holding a pistol in a safe direction waiting for a hang fire\" class=\"wp-image-84230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hang-Fire-2.jpg?w=648&amp;ssl=1 648w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hang-Fire-2.jpg?resize=300%2C217&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hang-Fire-2.jpg?resize=150%2C109&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>After experiencing a hang fire, you should continue pointing the firearm in a safe direction downrange for at least 30 seconds in case the powder ignites and the gun fires.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Another area where we see a high percentage of hang fires is with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/reloading\/?utm_source=blog.cheaperthandirt&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=firearm-malfunctions-hang-fires-and-duds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reloaded<\/a> cartridges. Cartridges can experience this issue after not being cleaned properly prior to reloading. For example, the primer pocket in the cartridge may be partially blocked with residue.<\/p>\n<p>Another issue with improperly cleaned reloads is when the solvents and lubricants used during cleaning and resizing are used incorrectly. More specifically, the lubricants were not cleaned out of the primer pocket and main chamber. Finally, commercially-manufactured cartridges may also have this issue if they are old or were manufactured using improper methods and bad quality control. We see this occurring more often with foreign-made ammunition.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Handle a Misfire<\/h2>\n<p>When you experience a hang fire, what should you do after you have squeezed the trigger, and nothing happens? Is this a dud cartridge or hang fire? How can the user tell the difference?<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4 ai-viewport-2 ai-viewport-3\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--End of Article Ad for Mobile and Tablet--><br \/>\n<a target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cheaperthandirt.com\/financing.html\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/credova_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/credova_ad_mob.jpg?w=640&amp;ssl=1\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3 ai-viewport-1\" style=\"margin: 8px auto; text-align: center; display: block; clear: both;\">\n<!--End of Article Ad for Desktop--><br \/>\n <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"center\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rdf_nov22_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" class=\" jetpack-lazy-image\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rdf_nov22_ad.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1\" align=\"center\" px=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p>It is of paramount importance to point the firearm down range, in a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/gun-safety-violations-ramblings-of-experienced-gunwriter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">safe<\/a> direction, for at least 30 seconds \u2014 in case it is a hang fire. You might also advise the Range Safety Officer (RSO) or others with you so they can act accordingly. If it is a hang fire, the cartridge will ignite with anything from a full power discharge to a discharge of a lesser degree.<\/p>\n<p>If the firearm does not fire after 30 seconds, you may then conclude that the cartridge is a dud and remove it from the firearm.<\/p>\n<p>It is not a good idea to begin examining the firearm right after it fails to fire. The delay may be due to a hang fire. Likewise, it is not a good idea to eject the cartridge from the firearm right away. The hang fire may cause the cartridge to fire when it is outside the barrel. Although a cartridge that ignites outside of the confines of a barrel is not as lethal, it can still cause injury and be disconcerting to anyone in the vicinity.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"403\" height=\"576\" alt=\"Carefully removing a dud round from a handgun\" class=\"wp-image-84231 jetpack-lazy-image\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hang-Fire-3.jpg?w=403&amp;ssl=1 403w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hang-Fire-3.jpg?resize=210%2C300&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hang-Fire-3.jpg?resize=150%2C214&amp;ssl=1 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hang-Fire-3.jpg?resize=403%2C576&amp;is-pending-load=1#038;ssl=1\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"403\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hang-Fire-3.jpg?resize=403%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Carefully removing a dud round from a handgun\" class=\"wp-image-84231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hang-Fire-3.jpg?w=403&amp;ssl=1 403w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hang-Fire-3.jpg?resize=210%2C300&amp;ssl=1 210w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.cheaperthandirt.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Hang-Fire-3.jpg?resize=150%2C214&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption>Carefully extracting the dud for disposal.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Once again if the firearm hasn\u2019t fired after 30 seconds, it may be concluded that this is not a hang fire, and the cartridge is a dud. The cartridge may then be removed, but it should be disposed of safely. Why? Because there is a dangerous possibility that the cartridge can fire later. For example, it may not have fired because the primer cap was bad, but the propellant inside the cartridge is still good and can go off if exposed to flame or heat.<\/p>\n<p>Some ammunition factories have very poor quality control and manufacturing methods, and their ammunition is sold especially cheap. For example, .303 cartridges manufactured by POF (Pakistan Ordinance Factory) have a reputation for being of very poor quality and experiencing hang fires and dud cartridges in every box of ammunition. Several Enfield users have recommend not buying or using any ammunition from this manufacturer. You are not saving any money by purchasing cheap, low-quality ammunition, as it is unreliable and quite dangerous to shoot with.<\/p>\n<h2>Ammo Disposal<\/h2>\n<p>Just a few words about the proper disposal of bad ammunition. Most shooting ranges have a bucket somewhere for shooters to dump their stray dud rounds. Please remember that disposing of ammo improperly can be dangerous and most ammo contains lead \u2014 an evil element in many locals. Depending on where you live, throwing lead out with the garbage might be illegal.<\/p>\n<p>Burying the ammo in a rural area seems to be a common solution to the bad ammo disposal problem, but you should be aware of the local laws before choosing this option. Another option might be your nearest police department or sheriff\u2019s office. Call and ask whether they will dispose of it for you. Another viable option might be a hazardous waste site in your area. Keep shooting and stay safe!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Have you ever experienced a hang fire? Do you remember the brand of ammunition? How did you handle it? 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