Videos tagged with Dead Trigger

This guide details how to clear a common 'stovepipe' malfunction on a Glock firearm, as demonstrated by an experienced instructor. The video explains that blocking the slide's rearward travel can cause this failure, leading to a 'dead trigger'. Proper clearing involves manually removing the spent casing and returning the firearm to operational status. The instructor emphasizes safe handling throughout the process.

This review of the Mossberg MC2SC highlights its ergonomic design and excellent shooting characteristics, but also details significant reliability issues encountered by the reviewer, including light primer strikes and dead triggers. The video contrasts the MC2SC with the earlier MC1SC and discusses magazine compatibility and aftermarket support, ultimately questioning the trustworthiness of a firearm with a history of malfunctions.

This video from SPN Firearms discusses firearms the presenter does not trust with his life, emphasizing that this is based on personal experience and not a universal condemnation of the models. He highlights issues ranging from accuracy and build quality to reliability problems like dead triggers, failures to feed/eject/extract, and blowback. The presenter stresses that price is not a factor and that even popular models can have significant issues, particularly at higher round counts.

This video discusses multiple incidents of SIG Sauer P320 firearms malfunctioning, including spontaneous discharges and dead triggers, as reported by the Vancouver Police Department. It also touches on the legal challenges to the National Firearms Act (NFA) and the work of advocacy groups like Tower Shield Pro2A. The discussion highlights concerns about the P320's design and the potential for widespread issues.

This review of the Foxtrot Mike Ranch Rifle highlights potential reliability issues encountered with a pre-production model, specifically a broken recoil guide rod and a dead trigger problem in the lower receiver. While the rifle offers an interesting bufferless design appealing to those in restrictive states, users may need to be prepared for troubleshooting. The reviewer notes that production models may have resolved these issues, but emphasizes the importance of proper lubrication and component integrity for consistent performance.

The Canik MC9, previously praised, exhibited significant malfunctions during testing in light to moderate rain. The firearm would fail to go fully into battery, resulting in a dead trigger and failure to reset the striker, even with a live round in the chamber. The presenter is working with Canik to find a resolution.

This expert-level guide, presented by Navy SEAL 'Coch', details essential immediate and remedial action drills for AR-platform rifle malfunctions. It emphasizes reacting to the gun's cues rather than memorizing complex names, focusing on practical steps like 'tap, rack, bang' for common issues and more involved clearing procedures for double feeds and dead triggers. The instruction highlights the importance of maintaining a stable shooting platform while addressing malfunctions and simulating issues with training aids.

This video addresses a common and frustrating issue for Glock owners: a dead trigger or failure to reset. The title and description indicate a practical, hands-on approach to diagnosing and fixing this malfunction. It's likely to be of significant interest to Glock owners who have experienced or want to prevent this problem, and potentially useful for general pistol maintenance knowledge.

This video from Mike Ccleaner at Wilson Combat details the critical technique of transitioning from a malfunctioning primary long gun to a secondary handgun. It emphasizes the 'dead trigger' as a stimulus for transition, stressing immediate action to clear the primary weapon while drawing the secondary. The instruction covers the mental shift, the physical mechanics of the transition, and the post-fight assessment and potential recovery of the primary weapon, highlighting the importance of finishing the fight first.