Posted on 02/23/2023 11:11:30 PM PST by kjam22
Prayers please. Barefoot and in shorts….. I went out to pickup in the garage to retrieve my I pad . Decided to get handgun also….out of the console between seats. Leaned in and got them. Leaning back out and dropped the gun. Landed on the concrete in garage. One in the chamber, not cocked, on safety, and in a holster. It discharged into my left leg about half way between ankle and knee. Broke both bones. I mean completely. Did not hit an artery.
Gun was a 90’s model Springfield 45. It is a P9 series, double/single action, but chambered in 45 caliber. Im in hospital. Suppose to do surgery tomorrow.
So I can cross shooting myself with my own 45 off my bucket list.
Yeah, it hurt bad. Legion of police showed up when wife called 911. Rough ambulance ride to the hospital. I dont recommend this.
Appreciate all prayers. Thank you
I just don’t understand - mechanically speaking - how that could have happened.
Maybe I can find someone to draw me a picture?
See posts 42 and 49 above. The P9 has no firing pin block or firing pin safety.
“I shoot myself on accident” should be all they need.
Hope for a speedy recovery. But look at the bright side you can charge The View, CNN, and MSNBC to appear to talk about your gun just up and attacked you.
I’ve kept a round chambered for many years. I may reexamine that practice.
Praying 🙏 for healing.
I just verified my Ruger has a firing pin block. It does.
Terribly painful, I hope and pray that all will be well.
Check with a personal injury attorney. You may be able to recoup your medical costs. Although there is a place for a firing pin safety on the P9, the importer chose to ignore it. That is a very poor choice for a carry piece because of that issue.
Lesson for all of us.
Keep your wits about you in all situations. It could be a gun shot, or a saw blade, or etc.
Yeah, but....I’ve seen five units respond to a couple arguing in a parking lot. Depends on what else is going on, and how many units are in the area.
Your garage isn’t on a movie set, is it?
Another gun revolts and fires itself?
Does your actual name have the initials A.B.?
Seriously, though: Prayers for a rapid recovery...
Dang! Prayers for healing.
Prayers up you heal well kjam
I understand. My dad used to have a 5 shot revolver and he always left the hammer down on an empty chamber.
I asked him why. He said if he drops it, there is zero chance of a round going off.
I don’t know how old the gun is, my brother now has it, or used to..but it’s old..with zero, none, notta, zilch safety features.
Don't get me wrong, I am a big CZ fan and my SHTF sidearm is a CZ75B in .40. It would not be if it didn't have the firing pin block.
If you know, what does the thumb safety on a 1911 actually block?
The Springfield P9 was a clone or variant of the Czech CZ 75.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield_Armory_P9
“Starting in the mid-1990s, the CZ 75 was updated to the B model, chiefly with the addition of a firing pin block. Almost all CZ 75 models produced after this time, excepting some competition models, employ this safety feature.[7]”
Little more info:
The Springfield P9 was a clone or variant of the Czech CZ 75.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield_Armory_P9
“Starting in 1980, CZUB modified the design by lengthening the slide rails to 140mm, transitioned to lower cost cast frames, and introduced a “half-cock” safety notch on the hammer to prevent it from inadvertently striking the firing pin during manual manipulation. These changes resulted in the basic mold of all subsequent CZ 75 models.[7][6]
Starting in the mid-1990s, the CZ 75 was updated to the B model, chiefly with the addition of a firing pin block. Almost all CZ 75 models produced after this time, excepting some competition models, employ this safety feature.[7]”
On the other hand, many of the CZ clones did have firing pin locks designed into them.
Sorry about the accident and injury. An accident can happen to anyone, even the most careful of people in rare circumstances. We can only minimize the likelihood of something like that happening. Hope you heal well and quickly from it.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.