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Originally Posted by Bluecoat76
Howdy,
While qualifying today My 25-14 failed to fire two WW rounds. This has happened before while practicing. The armorer thought that the flexible RIMZ clip may have 'cushioned' the firing pin strike. Running them around again failed to fire them.
It was around 85 degrees out there so maybe heat swelled them?
This is no way to qualify. Should I be using steel moon clips?
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For competition, YES. They don't release cartridges when dropped or handled roughly (like when you're trying to reload in a REAL hurry).
As for the RIMZ clips "swelling" - I sincerely doubt it, as plastic doesn't absorb water and doesn't really swell. The fact that the cartridges failed to fire a second time is further evidence that the problem lies THERE; not the clips.
As for those who prefer to knock out cases w/a pencil - feel free. That is NOT what the .45 ACP 625 was designed for, but if time is not important, unload any way you wish.