GUN JAM TYPES MANUAL
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If the above procedures do not result in a smooth and reliable feeding firearm, don't use the gun until it feeds cartridges smoothly and reliably. Be certain bystanders arc not close and that you arc wearing eye protection and that your face is a safe distance from the pistol so that any discharge incident resulting from a jammed cartridge will not injure anyone. Remove excess oil and solvent from all cleaned components, load the magazine, and try the firearm again.

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Check the magazine lips to be ccrtain they are free of nicks and burrs and are not deformed.Ĭ. Check to sec that the magazine spring tension is adequate.ĭ.

GUN JAM TYPES MANUAL

(Sec the Care and Cleaning section of this manual for detailed cleaning instructions.)Ĭ. Use a bristle brush and solvent to remove grease and fouling from the breech face, the extractor, the chambcr. Thoroughly clean the breech mechanism of the firearm. Thoroughly clean the magazine, paying particular attention to removing accumulated grease. Remember, the magazine should be removed first, then check the chamber and be certain it and the magazine-well are clear of cartridges.ī. Make certain the gun and the magazine arc unloaded. then the following steps should be taken:Ī. If changing to another type or brand of cartridges does not at once result in smooth feeding of cartridges from magazine to chambcr. If it appears that the gun and magazine are not at fault and that the jam was caused by the type of cartridge being used, then try another type.ĥ. Do not use damaged ammunition in any firearm.Ĥ.

Safely dispose of any cartridges involved in a malfunction incident. Visually check to make sure all cartridges have been removed from the pistol. A 3 16' wood dowel rod with a point on one end is useful for clearing jams.ģ. When attempting to clear a jam, use only wood 'tools* so that a cartridge will not be ignited and so that the chamber and magazine will not be damaged. Keep your face away from the ejection port during this operation. Drawing the bolt fully to the rear may bring the jammed cartridge along. l ock the bolt open with the safety before attempting to clear the jam. It may be necessary to manually remove a jammed cartridge which has only partially been stripped from the magazine from the gun. Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction.Ģ.

Gun jam types