Smith & Wesson M&P Pro Series Destroyed: Catastrophic Failure

[Ivan1]

Yeah They were the first that came into my mind about reloaded ammo. Even then, they still sell good ammo. Even from the big names, one over pressured round can escape qc.

 

[ammodave]

The followup video indicates he was using reloads from Fitz Munitions Works.

 

[hdfinder47]

I think it would be possible to double load a 9mm round if loading with a fast burning low volume powder like WIN 231. I'll check it out next time I load 9mm.
Ed

 

[Bkreutz]

I think it would be possible to double load a 9mm round if loading with a fast burning low volume powder like WIN 231. I'll check it out next time I load 9mm.
Ed

I think you could triple load with Titegroup.

 

[jonesy814]

I have seen this video before. I had something similar happen to me with my 1911. I had the case split down the side while shooting it. The RO stopped me and he asked if I was ok. I said, yes, and asked what happened. They called it "super face". The round exploded in the gun setting off a chain reaction. I was not hurt and the only damage to the gun was my medallion on the custom grips were blown out and disappeared. As to the person who said a double charge, you can't have a double charge in a 9mm. There just isn't enough room in the brass for a double shot of powder, it would be overflowing the brass. We do reload, and truthfully we have had more issues with store bought ammo the past few years than we do with our reloads. But then again, our reloads are individually inspected before we deem them ok to be shot.

There would be room for a double charge of Titegroup, or at least a near double charge.

 

[ca survivor]

YOU ARE STILL ONE LUCKY MAN, THAT IT DIDN'T HAPPEN TO YOU…..lol. DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW THIS ALL TURNED OUT ? ? ?

caps on lock ????

 

[Co Th G]

caps on lock ????

Incoming!!

 

[Rastoff]

Polymer guns are a bit scary...

Believe it or not, the gun is actually designed to do this. The polymer splits, but doesn't fragment. It may cause a little damage to your hand, but won't cause shrapnel to go flying about. The same issue with an all metal gun would likely be worse.

I'm with you. I think they were using reloads. That is why I hate to use reloads. Never have and never will use them. Not safe in my opinion.

I would amend this to say, "never use reloads I didn't make." In fact, reloads are generally better than factory loads if the reloader is doing things correctly. The problem comes in when the reloader is making his own recipes because he thinks he knows better than the manual. Those are dangerous, but not a conscientious reloader.

For the record, I've re-loaded over 70,000 rounds. I've only ever had two issues. One time the primer was missed on a shot shell. Another time the primer wasn't seated properly on a .45ACP round. In both cases the issue was not hazardous. I'm sure there are members on this site that have loaded 5x more than me with better results.

 

[OKFC05]

The use of major 9 loads in M&P Pro and CORE, and stock 1911s, is causing more of this than is making the press. Many times the gun will run for months before structural failure. I haven't had much luck trying to caution major 9 and other max load+ shooters, because they seem to know it all....."works OK so far."

Saw a 1911 slide break in half and the back half hit the shooter in the mouth in a USPSA Sectional. Major 9 with a 9# recoil spring.

 

[silentflyer]

Another good reason to avoid Tupperware and springs...

 

[MichiganScott]

I'm with you. I think they were using reloads. That is why I hate to use reloads. Never have and never will use them. Not safe in my opinion.

I trust my own reloads more than factory. QA is better.

 

[fkienast]

The trend towards non-fully supported chambers in some pistols had led to bulged and weakened cases. If fired in this type pistol, the expended cases should be disposed of. Picking up and reusing range brass is equally suspect, because you have no idea if the is safe or not. Re-manufactured ammo should always be approached with caution.

 

[EnticeTheMalice]

Yeah I seen this posted on a different site several months ago. These retarded Internet operator commandos were blaming S&W and saying they make **** guns. Turns out they were using overpowered reloads and questionable +p+ loads that caused it and not Smith for making a bad gun.

 

[Vartarg]

Shouting

IMHO, YOU ARE A VERY LUCKY MAN ! ! ! YOU COULD HAVE TAKEN THE BACK HALF OF THAT GUN IN THE FACE. PERSONALLY, I DON'T LIKE ANYTHING BUT METAL GUNS, AND THIS VIDEO RE-INFORCES THAT. IF THIS IS INDEED BRAND NEW FACTORY AMMO, I WOULD CONTACT THE AMMO MANUFACTURER. IF THIS WAS REMANUFACTURED/RELOADED AMMO, YOU MAY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH S&W ACCEPTING ANY RESPONSIBILITY. GOOD LUCK, AND PLEASE KEEP US POSTED…..

Are you aware that using all caps is the internet equivalent of SHOUTING?? Or did you intend to speak louder than everyone else.

 

[M29since14]

...Major 9 with a 9# recoil spring.

You're kidding me, right?

I suppose you're not. What is this clown thinking?