Posted October 10, 2016 2:17 pm by Comments

By James England

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Gun failure is one of the worst nightmares for a concealed carrier to go through. In the moment when we depend upon our everyday carry handgun to deliver — and it doesn’t deliver — we have to move quickly.

Thankfully, there are a number of things we can do prior to a gun failure to minimize the chance of it existing.

  • Regular firearm maintenance
    • Clean the gun after every live-fire use and inspect every month.
    • Inspect recoil spring assembly to ensure it is properly lubricated.
    • Ensure there are no obstructions or rust along the hammer or firing pin.
    • Unload loaded magazines and inspect the spring.
  • Make sure you have the right ammunition in your magazine!
    • Common mistake: .380 ACP will fit 9mm but will jam!
    • 9×19 (Luger) is not 9×18 (Makarov)
    • Is your handgun rated for +P or +P+? If not, don’t load.

Gun Jammed — What Next?!

The common adage for semi-automatic pistols in a gun jam situation is “tap, rack, bang”. But, let’s be honest, if you’re in an actual gun fight, you’re going to go straight to “rack”.

  • Tap — Tap the bottom of the magazine to ensure it is properly seated in the magazine well of the pistol.
  • Rack — Rack the upper receiver to the rear to allow the …Read the Rest

    Source:: Concealed Nation

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