Gun Myth: Loaded Magazine VS Frying Pan

Published on October 14, 2012
Duration: 5:20

This video details a dangerous experiment where a loaded 1911 magazine is heated over a propane burner, causing the rounds to cook off. The hosts, demonstrating high authority and expertise, emphasize extreme safety warnings throughout. The results show significant damage to the magazine, highlighting the unpredictable nature of ammunition under extreme heat.

Quick Summary

Heating a loaded firearm magazine is extremely dangerous and can cause rounds to cook off, leading to violent rupture. In this experiment, a steel 1911 magazine loaded with .45 ACP rounds split open when heated over a propane burner, demonstrating significant risks and potential for injury.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Hi-Point Remains
  2. 01:01Experiment Premise: Magazine Cook-off
  3. 02:16Executing the Experiment
  4. 03:21Results and Analysis

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when a loaded firearm magazine is heated?

Heating a loaded firearm magazine can cause the rounds to cook off, leading to the magazine rupturing violently. This experiment showed a steel 1911 magazine splitting open and its feed lips spreading due to the extreme heat and internal pressure.

Is it safe to heat a loaded gun magazine?

No, it is extremely dangerous and should never be attempted. Heating a loaded magazine can cause unpredictable explosions and severe injury. This video demonstrates the risks involved with professional supervision and extreme caution.

What kind of ammunition was used in the magazine cook-off test?

The experiment used Wolf steel-cased .45 ACP ammunition loaded into a steel 1911 magazine. Dummy rounds were also included to ensure the live rounds were positioned deeper within the magazine for the test.

What were the results of heating the 1911 magazine?

The steel 1911 magazine ruptured, splitting along its body. The follower was destroyed, and the feed lips were spread apart. One damaged, unexploded round was also recovered.

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