New stoppage encountered today... for me at least
First time I have experienced this one.
We were running drills today, one of my students transitioned to his handgun, and finished the drills running his pistol. Once I called the line cold, he called me over to him.
The bolt was stuck fully to the rear, in the open position. Charging handle was inoperable... Chamber clear, no bolt over brass, etc.


Bottom line, I could not for the life of me, see what the issue was. In the end, had to disassemble the rifle. Got out my tool kit, took off the stock, castle nut, removed the buffer tube, being careful since the buffer spring was compressed.
Once I got the buffer tube assembly off the rifle, I pushed the bolt forward and felt resistance. Looking all over the place with my pen light... I found the culprit.
Primer unseated out of the cartridge, and lodged between the bolt and the upper receiver. Very interesting stoppage... made the MIGHTY COLT stop in it's tracks.
I don't know if this is the proper forum for this post, if not... my apologies. I just wanted to share this stoppage.
I have encountered blown primers falling into the fire control group, but never wedging up between the BCG and the Upper Receiver.
Also, the operator was running iron sights for this drill.
Last edited by DMack; 02-02-11 at 21:59.
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SGT Steven McGovern KIA - Iraq 21 APR 05.
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