Never EVER look into the loading nozzle when unloading an AEG!!!

ToRN · April 12th, 2006, 11:48

I imagine I know why it happened.

The bb probably wasn't seated in the chamber, rather, it was sitting just outside the chamber, in the feed tube. was there something obstructing the barrel as well? that would somewhat explain the excess of air pressure coming out the feed tube.

Glad you're allright man, and from now on, I'm going to clear my guns by remote control, hehe.

JacoNB · April 12th, 2006, 11:49

Eep! Damn, dude... that looks like it was really painful... glad you're okay.

Looks like purple eyeshadow. But, seriously-- you're very lucky you blinked. I'm investing in a good pair of ballistic goggles on my trip to England (if I can find a good pair.)

Dale Man · April 27th, 2006, 13:29

So has anyone thought that taking the battery out before working on it to clear a jam might keep stuff like this from happening? That and uber meticulas safety habits.

Glad that you are ok Stalker. Damage to an eye can change your life completely. :borg:

CDN_Stalker · April 27th, 2006, 14:13

Ya, no kidding. My eye cleared up after a couple days, all is good and lesson learned. After working on it a bit, I tried it again and is still wouldn't shoot, so I pointed in a safe direction, upside down, pulled the trigger again and the BB lauched out of the magwell again, this time well away from me. Turned out the barrel WAS plugged with a BB, took some force to get it out. Obviously one woudl be able to see a plug by shining a flashlight in the magwell, but since I installed a Guarder 50% clear sleeve & bucking, I saw a ring of light and a black spot in the middle, figured it was just the nozzle. Yup, got fooled. Gun is shooting fine now.

My finger is my safety. Hehe, good idea though.

Lisa · April 27th, 2006, 16:05

Moved and stuck in the Dr's Corner. Hopefully it sticks in the back of some one's head the next time they're working on a gun.

Hawkzor · August 20th, 2006, 20:39

I have a pair of safety glasses I keep in my room, doesn't take any effort to put them on when I handel an AEG. My rule of thumb is, if the battery is in the glasses are on.

Prowler · August 20th, 2006, 20:51

just my safety sir! *displays trigger finger*

jtf2-phalanx · October 6th, 2006, 18:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawkzor

My rule of thumb is, if the battery is in the glasses are on.

Actually, anytime you work on your gun, you should have safety glasses on. EVen if there's no battery in it and you get a "jam" like the piston being stuck back, there's still a chance that it might get "unstuck" albeit a small one. Thus, unleashing the power of the 6mm BB. And oh yeah, I've done this exact same thing before too except it got me right in the leg (point blank). Who knew it would do that?

Amazing KG3 · October 6th, 2006, 20:29

i disagree, nothing pics up girls faster than an eye patch.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black_Orchid

Wow Stalker, you're so damn lucky you had your eye closed... I imagine this thread would be very different if you had it open...that looks painful! Good to know you're ok!! Same with everyone else whos had similar experiences.

I agree with Greylocks and Beaver, this should be pinned. Especially seeing as this isn't an isolated incident.

Ayashifx55 · December 16th, 2009, 17:52

i shot myself once on my toe ... my m14 was doing 450fps .... 1/4 meter distance.... I still have the purple/blue spot even though 1 year has passed x)

Ninja_En_Short · December 22nd, 2009, 04:14

Remind what is written on the manual ? Do not aim at people or animals XD

CDN_Stalker · December 22nd, 2009, 10:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja_En_Short

Remind what is written on the manual ? Do not aim at people or animals XD

Doesn't say anything about the loading nozzle. Lol

Jimski · December 22nd, 2009, 11:04

the crazy thing is even when you're used fiddling with guns and AEGs, repsecting the security check like a maniac, you always end up doing something stupid, it's exactly like motorcycles

CDN_Stalker · December 22nd, 2009, 12:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimski

the crazy thing is even when you're used fiddling with guns and AEGs, repsecting the security check like a maniac, you always end up doing something stupid, it's exactly like motorcycles

I hear ya on that, like taking the bike for a run down the street to test out your work, and not bothering to grab your helmet once the bike is ready. Lol, done that a few times!

thpethalK · December 28th, 2009, 20:32

I did something similar when I got my first M4...

Tore open the box, popped a mag in and plinked a few rounds in full auto, but then the gun jammed due to a dead battery. Easy fix, took the mag out and changed the battery, and not thinking about it, put it on semi and pulled the trigger. The muzzle was pointed at the wall 2 feet away and the bb ricocheted and cracked my brand new laptop screen on the other side of the room behind me...no damage to my eye, but costed me $700.00 to replace the screen.

Lesson learned, I have a pillowcase with 2 pillows in it that I use to ensure my gun is clear now...and my XPS is nowhere near any of my guns anymore.

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April 27th, 2006, 14:13	#34
CDN_Stalker Official ASC Bladesmith Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ottawa, Ont.	Ya, no kidding. My eye cleared up after a couple days, all is good and lesson learned. After working on it a bit, I tried it again and is still wouldn't shoot, so I pointed in a safe direction, upside down, pulled the trigger again and the BB lauched out of the magwell again, this time well away from me. Turned out the barrel WAS plugged with a BB, took some force to get it out. Obviously one woudl be able to see a plug by shining a flashlight in the magwell, but since I installed a Guarder 50% clear sleeve & bucking, I saw a ring of light and a black spot in the middle, figured it was just the nozzle. Yup, got fooled. Gun is shooting fine now. My finger is my safety. Hehe, good idea though. __________________ STKR Knives http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/STK...17036668380871

April 27th, 2006, 16:05	#35
Lisa Looking for form T-whatev Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Trenton	Moved and stuck in the Dr's Corner. Hopefully it sticks in the back of some one's head the next time they're working on a gun. __________________ May you live in interesting times. ASCMART, your smart choice

August 20th, 2006, 20:39	#36
Hawkzor Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Montreal, QC	I have a pair of safety glasses I keep in my room, doesn't take any effort to put them on when I handel an AEG. My rule of thumb is, if the battery is in the glasses are on. __________________ Luck favors the prepared

April 12th, 2006, 11:49	#32
JacoNB Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lincoln, New Brunswick	Eep! Damn, dude... that looks like it was really painful... glad you're okay. Looks like purple eyeshadow. But, seriously-- you're very lucky you blinked. I'm investing in a good pair of ballistic goggles on my trip to England (if I can find a good pair.)

April 27th, 2006, 13:29	#33
Dale Man Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ontario	So has anyone thought that taking the battery out before working on it to clear a jam might keep stuff like this from happening? That and uber meticulas safety habits. Glad that you are ok Stalker. Damage to an eye can change your life completely. :borg:

August 20th, 2006, 20:51	#37
Prowler Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Surrey, BC	just my safety sir! displays trigger finger __________________

December 16th, 2009, 17:52	#40
Ayashifx55 Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Quebec, Montreal	i shot myself once on my toe ... my m14 was doing 450fps .... 1/4 meter distance.... I still have the purple/blue spot even though 1 year has passed x) __________________ No guns.

December 22nd, 2009, 04:14	#41
Ninja_En_Short Trader rating Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: France, Canada (Montréal)	Remind what is written on the manual ? Do not aim at people or animals XD __________________ Tous les jours nous nous endormons plus instruits mais pas forcément moins bêtes... I can do a CTRL+ATL+DEL on your gun ! Gun doc in Montreal on AEG, GBB, GBBR and Bolt rifle (gaz and spring) Heavy custom builder (including painting)

December 22nd, 2009, 11:04	#43
Jimski Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montreal	the crazy thing is even when you're used fiddling with guns and AEGs, repsecting the security check like a maniac, you always end up doing something stupid, it's exactly like motorcycles __________________

Never EVER look into the loading nozzle when unloading an AEG!!!

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