Videos tagged with Out of Battery Malfunction

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 review examines two metal-frame Glock-pattern pistols: the Live Free Armory AMP and the Matrix Arms MX-19. Both aim to offer an alternative to traditional polymer Glocks but exhibit significant reliability issues, particularly with specific ammunition types. The AMP struggled with light strikes and out-of-battery malfunctions, while the MX-19 also experienced light strikes and feeding issues, despite its higher price point and interchangeable Glock parts.

This discussion clarifies the term 'combatives,' distinguishing military programs from broader self-defense concepts. It emphasizes that military combatives, particularly the US Army's program, integrate principles from Jiu-Jitsu and striking arts like Muay Thai and boxing, with a strong focus on controlling an opponent and surviving worst-case scenarios, such as being on the bottom. The conversation also addresses firearm malfunctions, specifically the 'out of battery' issue, explaining that modern striker-fired firearms can often be cleared by racking the slide, even in close-quarters combat, and that weapon light placement is secondary to fundamental fighting skills.

This guide explains the 'out of battery' firearm malfunction, a critical concept for understanding self-defense scenarios. It details how this condition can prevent a semi-automatic pistol from firing, especially if the slide is manipulated. The explanation contrasts the behavior of striker-fired pistols like Glocks with hammer-fired DA/SA pistols like the Sig Sauer P229, demonstrating why the 'click...click...bang' testimony in the Darren Wilson incident is mechanically plausible. Instruction is provided by an expert with high authority in firearm mechanics.