Grabbing a semi-automatic pistol's slide during firing does not cause hand injury but will cause a malfunction. Modern firearms have 'out of battery' safety mechanisms preventing firing if the slide is not fully closed. This video demonstrates this on multiple pistols and warns against the extreme danger of doing the same with revolvers due to escaping high-pressure gases.
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