My bad, and yes, it was stupid!!

[blackbird94]

This just a reminder to everyone. NEVER get complacent with the safety rules. Two weeks ago I managed an accidental discharge of my GSG 1911 in .22lr. Taking the slide off and somehow chambered a round. Not sure how, slide was dropped, evidently not all the way. Pulled the slide lock pins and screw, slide the slide back to pull the last pin, when I slide it forward the hammer tripped and now 1 round through the palm of my left hand. 1 broken bone 4th finger. and 3 hrs of surgery. So no matter how careful you are, it can never be enough. Feeling like a complete idiot, but you can bet I will be much more careful in the future. Just thank God it wasn't my SD40VE. the out come would have been very different. Thanks for listening

 

[Gunslinger808]

Pain is such a good teacher.
Glad you learned the lesson without loss of life, and was able to post.
Now, take a Vicodon, sit in the corner, and vow never to do that again.

BTW, glad you're OK man, gunshots are not fun.

 

[pineappleshooter]

So, can you comment now on the value of the .22 as a self defense round? I bet if given the choice you wouldn't want to be shot with one again?

On the plus side - it was a .22 and not a .45. Hope you back on your feet (or hand) in no time.

 

[diamonback68]

What the heck was the magazine doing in the gun at that time?
Hope you are healing okay.

 

[2hawk]

Well, you know what they say...

"Didn't happen without pictures!"

Seriously, props to you- takes guts to come on a forum and admit a screw up. Heal well, and stay safe!

 

[opaul]

Thanks for the reminder. But as others have said before accidental discharges are in fact negligent discharges. Not saying this to add pain or criticize but it's a stark lesson we all need to avoid.
Here's to a quick recovery and staying safe.

 

[jimmib]

wow...that one moment when you don't think and bang...tha accident...thanks for sharing I know it wasn't easy...heal quickly

 

[DeathGrip]

No throwing stones here. We all need to be careful even after doing the same thing a thousand times.

I hope you heal well.

 

[blackbird94]

yep folks, there will never be a round in the same room when I break down a gun again, got lazy thinking, after doing it so many times. All will be fine. Stops my EDC for now. No way to clear a cover garment with my left arm in a splint for at least 8 more weeks. be careful.

 

[the ringo kid]

Glad your injury wasnt worse, heal fast amigo.

 

[Hodgin]

Glad it wasn't more serious. I'd throw a stone but am afraid it might end up as a boomerang.

 

[rwsmith]

Let's

Let's admit our mistakes as reminders to stay on our toes.

 

[Hillbilly77]

No throwing stones here. We all need to be careful even after doing the same thing a thousand times.

We all need to be careful especially after doing the same thing a thousand times.
That's when we're most likely to screw up - familiarity can (and often does) breed complacency.

 

[G-Mac]

Glad you're going to be OK. Thanks for sharing.

 

[moosedog]

First thing you do is point in a safe direction and then drop the magazine. Clear the weapon. Check visually, then physically.
Now it is safe to take the slide off.

 

[Vulcan Bob]

To those who haven't had a negligent discharge, it just (that's the way you have to think of it) hasn't happened yet. That's where muzzle discipline comes into play. I've had mine a long time ago fortunately with no personal or property damage but boy let me tell you it was a teachable moment and one not forgotten. Blackbird94, I hope your recovery goes well with no lasting physical problems!

 

[pawncop]

Prayer from Texas for your complete recovery. No stones here as well. Just glad is was not more serious.

 

[williamlayton]

The man that has never Bubba'd may cast a stone.
Dropped the hammer on a P220 .45 while useing the decocker.
Loud in the house !!!!
Blessings

 

[Ivan the Butcher]

+1 on a 220/45 AD in the house. It is loud and scares the relatives! there is a hole next to the BR window to remind me of trigger discipline. Glad you will turn out OK. The Left hand ring finger is the least used, unless you are in the midst of getting married.

 

[blujax01]

Thanks for sharing your mistake. May it serve as a reminder to us all.