Gun Myth: Loaded Magazine VS Frying Pan

Published on October 14, 2012
Duration: 5:20

This video tests the durability of a loaded 1911 magazine when heated, debunking a myth about accidental cook-offs. The experiment reveals that extreme heat causes the steel magazine to split, the follower to disintegrate, and feed lips to spread, rendering it unusable. It also highlights a hidden serial number plate in Hi-Point firearms designed to prevent defacement.

Quick Summary

Heating a loaded steel 1911 magazine with .45 ACP rounds causes it to fail catastrophically. The magazine body splits, the follower disintegrates, and feed lips spread. Live rounds can cook off due to extreme heat, making the magazine unusable and posing significant safety risks.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Melted Hi-Point Remains
  2. 01:01Experiment Setup: Magazine Cook-off Test
  3. 02:16Executing the Dangerous Experiment
  4. 03:21Results: Damaged Magazine Analysis
  5. 04:20Hi-Point Hidden Serial Number Plate

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to a loaded 1911 magazine when heated?

When a loaded steel 1911 magazine with .45 ACP rounds is subjected to extreme heat, it fails catastrophically. The magazine body splits open, the internal follower disintegrates, and the feed lips spread apart, rendering the magazine destroyed and unusable.

Can live ammunition cook off in a heated magazine?

Yes, extreme heat can cause live ammunition in a magazine to cook off. In this experiment, the heat caused the rounds inside the 1911 magazine to discharge, resulting in the magazine's destruction and the rounds being expelled.

Is it safe to try heating a loaded firearm magazine?

No, it is extremely dangerous and strongly advised against. This experiment involves live ammunition and extreme heat, posing risks of explosion and injury. Always follow firearm safety rules and never attempt such tests at home.

What is the purpose of the hidden serial number plate in Hi-Point firearms?

The hidden serial number plate found inside Hi-Point firearm frames is a security feature designed to prevent the defacement or removal of the firearm's unique identification number, making it harder to obscure the gun's origin.

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