Think I had a KB in my 9mm Glock

**A10Burrp** · 11-29-10, 17:55

I posted this on Glocktalk, wanted you all to see it

I went to Bass Pro to shoot my new OD G19 I ordered from Eds last week. Haven't fired a single round thru it. Grabbed a box of Ultramax 115gr 9mm rounds and figured I'd buy some WWB when I got up there.

Everything was fine and dandy for the first 13 shots. Hit the 14th and it felt like somebody hit me in both hands with a baseball bat. Just intense stinging. Upon firing that round it made a puff of smoke around the gun and it shot the magazine about 4 ft in front of me. Truth be told, when it happened, I couldn't believe it. I DIDNT WANT TO believe it. I walked out and told the RO what happened. We examined the 19, found the casing (that was laying right underneath me) and checked out the magazine. I took it all apart and absolutely nothing was wrong with my 19 or the magazine. The problem case on the other hand, had a hole about 1/4 inch long at the BASE of the case. I don't know if its from a weak case or if it just exploded. I'm not too familiar with this.

What should my next steps be? I did load up some different rounds after inspection to see if my gun still functions as its my carry piece and needed to know. It shot fine, looks fine. Just a hurt hand and ego.

I had never heard of a 9mm Glock doing this, but I know without a doubt it wasn't the guns fault. It was the ammo. And the gun still working fine after the fact goes to show how tough Glocks are in my book.

I'll post pictures of the case, the gun, etc in a bit. My fiance made me sick and I literally just threw up about 20 minutes ago. Taking it easy right now.

Called Ultramax today. Spoke with a great guy named Larry. He told me flat out whatever is wrong with the pistol due to this, whatever is wrong with me, they will pay for. And they are replacing all the ammuniton. I need to send him what I have left of the case and he will examine it all. Regardless, he is sending me fresh new ammo. He said it's my choice to send my G19 back to Glock to have it examined or a local gunsmith. I honestly don't feel anything is wrong with my gun, but I'm going to have it checked out by a local smith to be sure.

Anyways, Ultramax is taking care of me. Good people

**DoomOnYou** · 11-29-10, 18:01

Looks like mistreated brass. Not on your part, most likely manufacturing error. metal shrinks and expands all the time. Also might be overload.

**MichaelD** · 11-29-10, 18:07

Nice to hear Ultramax is being so willing to accept responsibility... keep us up on how it goes.

**skyugo** · 11-29-10, 18:32

I'd have a glock armorer inspect the pistol in case you need to make a claim, but it's very possible that it's fine.

**wahoo95** · 11-29-10, 19:00

Weird looking brass.....as if its belted?

**gtmtnbiker98** · 11-29-10, 19:13

Glad you are alright. Since it is new, I would call Glock and have the factory inspect it. Just to be extra safe. Glock Armorers are a dime a dozen and most do not necessarily know more than many of us non-armorers. Just sayin'.

**AngeredKabar** · 11-29-10, 19:20

Originally Posted by wahoo95

Weird looking brass.....as if its belted?

Don't know much about the glock design but the case sort of looks like it was fired out of battery. Surely it can't fire OOB...

I'm glad this didn't cause serious injury and I'm also glad the ammo company is stepping up on this one.