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Why does a gun jam?

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There are many ways for a gun to jam: * Failure to fire: Where you pull the trigger and get a click instead of a bang. read more

Guns do require maintenance and on occasion a new extractor, or firing pin or other parts. Bringing in a gun from outside when it is freezing can cause condensation and if not allowed to dry can jam the gun if taken back outside. Some guns are more prone to jam than others or may be very sensitive to using a particular loading. read more

Guns like a 1911, which can have a very tight rail to slide fit, will end up slowing down to the point that the gun no longer times right and jams begin to occur. A gun is like a precision watch and it has a timing and rhythm that helps it to function properly. read more

The slide does not lock forward (the gun is "out of battery") and the gun fails to fire. The absolute most-common reason for a malfunction is a loose grip ("limp-wristing"), which causes the mechanical action to fail. read more

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