whats up with this?

[RiverVan]

I was at the range today, mostly firing my 9's, making sure the 34 will hit for the upcoming IDPA matches this Saturday and Sunday. Well I decided to put some ammo through my 23 (my main carry gun), and I had one squib round. It felt as if I had fired a BB gun or maybe a 22 with a light load or a CB round. The gun barely recoiled, The case was not ejected. Fearing I might have a bullet stuck in the barrel, I field striped the pistol, but everything was fine.

See the picture attached. The fired case on the right is the one in question. The one on the left is a normal expended case from my 23.

All I can think is I had a round with to little gun powder to result in a normal cycling of the action, but just enough to force the bullet down with enough force to clear the end of the barrel. Any thought on the funny primer strike? I have always thought it was the pressure of ignition that caused the rectangle primer strike in a glock, seem to be the case here.

[3rdgen40]

I know what your problem is......Wolf ammo.

[Arc Angel]

Yup, Wolf ammo. Why are you using that crap?

(It might have cost you the gun.) :freak:

[LABMAN]

I know what your problem is......Wolf ammo.

When will they ever learn?

[RiverVan]

I used to soot wolf ammo from 2002 through 2006. I ceased due to concern the cases would wear down extractors and possibly other parts. I was using up the old. However, none of the responses addresses the question...:whistling:

[Arc Angel]

I used to soot wolf ammo from 2002 through 2006.

:shocked: Love it. What a beautiful Freudian slip! :supergrin:

[J.P.]

I had a squib from gunshow reloads (lesson learned) in my P229 years ago.
It was just strong enough to push the bullet *almost* out of the brass essentially creating a .40 with a very long OAL!
It tied the gun up to the point where I had to put it in a vice to straighten it all out.

Another time, I had a squib with my own reloads (triple check them,folks!) and the bullet got stuck in my G17 halfway down the barrel.....I didn't notice anything unusual about the sound or anything.
Luckily the gun didn't cycle hard enough to chamber another round or I might have been in for an unpleasent surprise!

[dougader]

I think your assessment is right on. Probably a squib load with just enough pressure to run the bullet down the barrel, but not enough to cycle the action. Its good to pay attention to things like that. It has happened with other brands too.

Never with my handloads, though.... knocking on wood...