Dissassembly/Reassembly Mistake

[sonofodin]

So, I'd like to bring to light a mistake I made awhile back when I first got my Kahr CW45. The reason I am sharing this is not for criticism or to hear what a dum dum I am. I'm sharing this as a tutorial lesson for people newer to shooting sports and firearms. The first opportunity I got to shoot my CW45 I was stoked and excited. I felt like Jeff on an episode of gunblast.com. This was also the first opportunity I had to let the misses shoot guns after being told durin her rasin' that it weren't fit for her to learn. So, a box of WWB FMJ and 2 magazines AND my Remington Express 12 gauge w/extended tube (9+1 for 2 3/4 in) and some field loads I set off. After a nice drive through the country listinin to country I found a spot set back in the woods with a large, natural berm of dirt and rock that was the ideal place for a free shoot. Off the road but such a large berm that safety was assured. I even remembered ear pro for the both of us. The first few magazines through at about 75yrds and I was VERY impressed with accuracy, recoil and overall performance. Rock bustin sure was fun. I then let the misses shoot it for her first time which resulted in alot of coaxes not to be afraid of it goin off and keep hands on it etc. After her 4th or so shot I noticed the guide rod sticking out of the front. WAIT A SECOND! Upon closer inspection I realized that one end of the spring is open and the other closed, to which I had reversed them. Silly ole hillbilly! Needless to say it was an easy fix. The misses could barely hold that huge 12 gauge up so I got her to firing from the hip. Wish I had a video! Anyways, Always be extra careful that you reassemble your firearms correctly. I made a rushed, novice mistake and noticed it in time to correct it without trouble or damage!

[noslolo]

I will forgive a fellow Viking.

[Bawanna]

Yup, not catastrophic, all is forgiven. I had an officer clean his Beretta back when we carried Beretta's. In the process he knocked out his trigger bar spring. Didn't know it, put it back together and carried it fortunately only about a week before he had a range day. Got one shot and then of course nothing.
Simple little thing that turns a duty gun into a paperweight. I function check the heck out of everything I touch now in memory of that snafu.

[sonofodin]

I once had to teach the S-6 commo officer how to work his Beretta up at the command post. 1st LT type. Top got a kick out of it for sure heh......

[franco45]

Sonofodin, If you promise not to tell anyone I will admit to doing the same thing on my first reassembly.

[sonofodin]

HA I wont say a word. not a single one Franco. File it under the secret squirrel file and....and....wait a second....dident you just post that here????

[Bawanna]

I didn't see it. Must be under secret squirrel status.

[sonofodin]

See? I knew my secret squirrel fanboy fanring would do the trick!

[jocko]

sometimes when we admit a mistake on this forum, it sure goes a long way towards helping others to not do what you did. being able to laugh at yourself is also a good thing. we are not faultless on this forum. I made a mistake once back in 1964, I think it was!!!!!!

[sonofodin]

Oh here we go! . I had to walk to the mess hall up and down hill both ways in the blazing heat/cold under constant sniper and artillery fire and my boots had holes in them and my rifle was permanently jammed shut....... Ima kiddin. Thanks for the support tho Jocko. I only walked to the chow hall once under arty fire. (im serious). I had midnight munchies on duty and raided the cook's ultra secret stash of reese's peices, pudding, fruit cups and other goodies. Hey! I shared with Top and the Major!