Elizabeth Keller shoots Josh Barnett's 44 Auto Mag from Sudden Impact.

Published on August 28, 2020
Duration: 1:28

This video details a mechanical failure with Josh Barnett's .44 Auto Mag during a range day with Elizabeth Keller. The upper assembly detached due to the takedown lever being accidentally engaged by Keller's thumb during recoil. Barnett explains the function of the takedown lever, comparing the incident to a scene from Lethal Weapon 4.

Quick Summary

During a range day, Elizabeth Keller's .44 Auto Mag malfunctioned when the upper assembly detached. Josh Barnett explained this was due to her thumb accidentally engaging the takedown lever during recoil, a phenomenon he demonstrated using the 'Jet Lee Party Trick'.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: .44 Auto Mag from Sudden Impact
  2. 00:08Malfunction: Upper Assembly Detaches
  3. 00:23Analysis: Takedown Lever Engagement
  4. 00:59Demonstration: Jet Lee Party Trick

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened when Elizabeth Keller fired the .44 Auto Mag?

During firing, the entire upper assembly, including the barrel and bolt, detached from the frame of the .44 Auto Mag and flew forward. This was captured in slow motion.

Why did the .44 Auto Mag malfunction?

Josh Barnett determined that Elizabeth Keller's thumb accidentally engaged the takedown lever during the recoil cycle while the bolt was in the rearward position, causing the upper assembly to separate.

What is the 'Jet Lee Party Trick' related to firearms?

The 'Jet Lee Party Trick' refers to a demonstration of how a firearm's takedown lever can be manipulated, potentially leading to accidental disassembly, similar to a scene in Lethal Weapon 4.

What are the technical specifications of the .44 Auto Mag?

The .44 Auto Mag features a .44 AMP caliber, a 7-round capacity, a 6.5-inch barrel, a short recoil action with a rotary bolt, and weighs approximately 57 ounces.

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