Colt SP1 - mine just blew up.

[Triathloncoach]

My friend was firing my Colt next to me when I heard a boom. No injuries. You can see the upper receiver is split. I can't separate the upper from the lower and the charging handle needs the Jaws of Life to get it moving.

I dont see additional damage but that wont be confirmed until I bring it to the gunsmith.

I am anxious to see the diagnosis and options for repair.

Thoughts?

Ps. After reading thru the replies I'm guessing a 300blk was mixed in. I have a 300blk SBR. I can't investigate due to the gun being locked up due to the broken upper receiver. Ugh

Is this typically fixable?

 

[fast306stang]

Dang, that sucks!!!!

What do you think caused it? Overcharged load?

 

[Treehawk]

Squib ?

 

[mcdougmd]

Factory built rifle? Ammo you were using at the time? Just curious.

 

[jeffdt]

Factory ammo? Reloads?

 

[Grdbreaker]

Sell it on here,like new condition.

 

[JDS556762]

Shoulda bought an Anderson

 

[Radar363]

Shoulda bought a Skyjacker Defense

FTFY

 

[Lionheart]

You have any .300blckout ammo laying around?

 

[Smoothie]

Wow, just be glad no one was hurt.