[Terry_P]

I took this from Rugerforum.com as the reloader set up his equipment and didn't measure his first few charges (duh) which resulted in a overcharge charge of 14.2 gr of HS-6. He wasn't hurt as the SP held up enough to not involve his hand. Pressure was estimated at 81k to 83k PSI.

 

[Johngoboom]

I'd say that makes that one JUNK!!!

Wow what a dummy!

 

[Bountyhunter]

That's a very goodreminder to pay close attention to what you're doing when reloading. It only takes a second to muck things up real good.

 

[sheepdog]

He should thank God he HAS a hand...and give up reloading before he ruins another fine gun....when you begin reloading, the key words are " double-check again and again"

 

[Wizard]

Amazing.....

 

[XLCH]

Some learn the hard way and some never learn.

 

[Terry_P]

The last photo shows two big scores on the inside of the top strap where the cylinder blew apart. If the top strap hadn't held together a piece of the cylinder may have ricocheted back at him. He is lucky.

 

[41 Magnum]

He's probably gonna have to send that one back to Ruger for some repairs !!!

:roll: :lol: :lol:

Seriously though, He's a "VERY LUCKY" man, to have chosen the SP101 !
Can You imagine if that had been a similar style S&W or TAURUS ??!

 

[sheepdog]

They'd still be tryin' to get the stain off the ceiling.....

 

[velvalco]

I seen this on the THR forums as well. Guy sure is lucky, and should thank God he still has a hand and a face.

 

[Terry_P]

He said in his post he had contacted Ruger and filled out a form. He said he was honest so didn't expect they would do anything. I thought it was pretty funny that he made that statement as if you'd need to be a real genius to figure out what happened.

 

[Taurus_9mm]

Wow.. he had an angel sitting on his shoulder that day... maybe two!

 

[XLCH]

Wow.. he had an angel sitting on his shoulder that day... maybe two!

Man you got that one right.

 

[jim85225]

Shows how good this weapon is!!!

 

[Bountyhunter]

Shows how good this weapon is!!!

If that ain't proof I don't what would be.

 

[Cast&Blast]

Shows how good this weapon is!!!

If that ain't proof I don't what would be.

I agree. A lesser gun wouldn't have protected the flesh wrapped around his tiny brain as well.

What is the pressure supposed to be, for comparison purposes??

 

[Deadeye]

AHHHH Yes another fine example of future roadside Fodder!
"You can't fix stupid"

 

[Terry_P]

Shows how good this weapon is!!!

If that ain't proof I don't what would be.

I agree. A lesser gun wouldn't have protected the flesh wrapped around his tiny brain as well.

What is the pressure supposed to be, for comparison purposes??

Industry Max 35,000 PSI

 

[dbsoundguy]

Man...wonder what he said after that ...that guy wore out a angel on that one..

Those Rugers sure are built like a tank :mrgreen:

 

[b.roberts]

Very lucky guy.