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I was at the range today running some bullets through the chronograph out of the Walther PPK/s and the Glock 26. Trying to make sure the power factors (PF) are adequate for the IDPA minimums to shoot in the BUG class.
I didn't think any of the .380 pistols would "make power" and I have been correct, so far.
The PPK/s in .380 came in at 85PF and the Glock 26 in 9mm came in right at an average of 95PF.
95PF is the floor for the BUG division but I don't really see anybody kicking out the .380's should they show up.
Anyway, back to the original reason for this post.
One of my regular shooters just happened to have his .380 Bersa with him in a bag as he said he carries it about half the time instead of his 9mm sidearm. OK, cool. Let's check the PF on it, just in case you decide to shoot it in BUG some week.
We get everything lined up. He shoots the first round through just fine.
However, the gun won't fire another shot. None. Zero.
It appears to be functioning just fine. It fed a new round but the trigger is not doing anything other than moving. The safety is dropping the hammer and block like it's supposed to, but when "off safe" it just will not move the hammer!
Not a good thing, especially if you need it RIGHT NOW.
We never did get it to fire again and I asked him how often he shot it. He said it was over a year since the last time.
Uh, guys, make sure your carry gun really works, especially if it takes a beating in your truck, on the motorcycle, jammed into some box in the car or wherever.
If it doesn't produce a bullet on command, it's just eyewash.
AD
I didn't think any of the .380 pistols would "make power" and I have been correct, so far.
The PPK/s in .380 came in at 85PF and the Glock 26 in 9mm came in right at an average of 95PF.
95PF is the floor for the BUG division but I don't really see anybody kicking out the .380's should they show up.
Anyway, back to the original reason for this post.
One of my regular shooters just happened to have his .380 Bersa with him in a bag as he said he carries it about half the time instead of his 9mm sidearm. OK, cool. Let's check the PF on it, just in case you decide to shoot it in BUG some week.
We get everything lined up. He shoots the first round through just fine.
However, the gun won't fire another shot. None. Zero.
It appears to be functioning just fine. It fed a new round but the trigger is not doing anything other than moving. The safety is dropping the hammer and block like it's supposed to, but when "off safe" it just will not move the hammer!
Not a good thing, especially if you need it RIGHT NOW.
We never did get it to fire again and I asked him how often he shot it. He said it was over a year since the last time.
Uh, guys, make sure your carry gun really works, especially if it takes a beating in your truck, on the motorcycle, jammed into some box in the car or wherever.
If it doesn't produce a bullet on command, it's just eyewash.
AD