WTH! Cartridge Exploded in my Gun!!

[SOCOM]

I got a MPA 9mm Carbine today and loaded 10rds in it to test fire. My luck one blew the hell up!!! WTH happened here, someone please explain this?

Luckily no damage to me or the gun.

Here's the cartridge.

It seems obvious that it fired out of battery. Dont think I had a squib, I usually know them by sound. Headspace maybe? Slam fire?

 

[scottypp]

hand loads- or factory?

 

[SOCOM]

Factory Winchester white box.

 

[Chuckdog]

I'm hesitant to even comment on this, other than to say be cautious. I'm sure there are more learned people than me to help, but here's my 2 cents. It looks like maybe excess chamber fouling. I'm sure it was cleaned well with dry patches ran through before shooting. Does any of the other fired brass looked deformed or stressed in any way? Does it come to full battery if you ease the bolt closed with the same or different ammo? I'm sure you've already made a note of the production code of the ammo. Check with Olin on that. There's a number of variables that could have caused your failure. It may turn out to be a one time fluke. If everything checks out, I'd put some rounds through it to make sure it's wrung out and reliable. If you have any doubts about the safety or proper function of the MPA, contact the factory. If there's a problem they'll want it back and make it right.

 

[no clever name]

WTH happened here, someone please explain this?

Luckily no damage to me or the gun.

Dayum Man, glad you're OK. Can you post a pic of the other side of the case

 

[trckdrvr]

What is a MPA 9mm Carbine?..i realize it is probably a 9 camp rifle..but what is the mpa?

 

[trckdrvr]

I got a MPA 9mm Carbine today and loaded 10rds in it to test fire. My luck one blew the hell up!!! someone please explain this?

If you just got it today...the guy i got it from would have alot of explain'n to do!!..

 

[drtybykr]

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[trckdrvr]

masterpiece arms

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10-4 thx drtybkr..looks like i wont be owning 1 of those anytime soon.
Cool looking little carbine though.

 

[Just Plain Bill]

At the very least I'd have a qualified 'smith look at it before I put another round through it. Glad you're okay but you may not be as lucky next time.