jpbud1 Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 HI to all,recently purchased 1st shotgun(beretta semi-auto urika),second hand from a gun shop.Used it last week & no problems,used it today & there was a "sheet of flame",comming out of the chamber.Can anyone shed some light on this & help me out.Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 that happens me all the time mate.you may only notice it at dark.i kind of like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpbud1 Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 But is it anything to worry about,as in dangerous or am i doing something wrong?Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 You're wrong if you're leaving oil down the barrel, but it's more likely just that it was getting dark or your eye just happened to focus on it, which is normal :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpbud1 Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 OK,thanks George. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Just don't wear a shell suit.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Noticing a flame coming from the chamber of a self loader can be a normal occurance in low light . But a sheet of flame as described in your post could be that the gun is firing out of battery . This is when the gun is firing when the bolt is not fully closed and locked up, allowing burnt gas to vent through the breach infront of the bolt , or it could be that the guns timing is out and the bolt in opening before all the pressure has left the barrel . If it is a sheet of flame spewing out of the breach then I would have it looked at . Harnser . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Sorry, read it wrong. Thought you meant out of the barrel rather than the chamber But it's still not a good idea to leave oil down the barrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swift4me Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 I agree with Harnser. I've worked on many Urikas and have hunted ducks in low light, and shot coyotes at night with autos for years. Flame from the muzzle... yes. Sheet of flame from the receiver.... I'd have it looked at. The locking device on a 391 is on top of the bolt, and normally it takes a ton of shooting for it to get out of spec, but it sounds strange to me. Could be risky for the guy on your right. If the gun is not locked up during the ignition cycle, all kinds of bad stuff can happen, the least of which is that you wouldn't be getting all the horsepower out of your ammunition. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptrangmar Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Most unusual if not impossible for a firing mechanism to operate unless the bolt is fully engaged, The mechanism's are designed to make this impossible. I have worked on semis that the firing pin was stuck forward on that discharged when the bolt slammed forward. If this is not the reason, then I would think it't just excess powder and gasses venting. When the timing is out you normaly have ejection faults, as the bolt is slow to release from the tang extension, or whatever system is used to lock it. I am speaking of gas semi's not recoil or inertia types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpbud1 Posted November 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Thanks to you all,i will take back to shop explain,& get what ever needs sorting.I was just worried if a cartridge "blew up" in my face.Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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