[fedlaw]

Has anyone else had this experience?
Yesterday I had my first FTF's with my 625. After running several hundred rds. of American Eagle and Federal Gold Match through my 625, I tried 3 clips of Winchester 185 gr. FMJ (white box). The result was 5 FTF's even though the primers were struck. I checked the strain screw, thinking it must have backed off. It was still fully seated, so I continued with the Gold Match and Amer. Eagle and ran another hundred or so rounds with no problems.
This is the first time I have ever had any FTF's with any ammo in either of my Smith's and was wondering if anyone else has had this experience. BTW, I kept pulling the trigger and the second strikes didn't help.
Steve

[XLMiguel]

Sounds like a bad batch of primers. I haven't shot a lot of whitebox stuff, but I've never had any problems with it going "bang".

[fedlaw]

"Sounds like a bad batch of primers."

Mike, you're right. I just looked at the remaining ammo and many of the primers are discolored.
While I was demooning and reloading this morning, I looked at the spent casings: 100% solid strikes and the color of the primers was uniform, except for the Winchesters. Over the years, I have stayed away from Win. white box and will continue to do so.
Thanks, Steve

[Ric]

Excuse me.......did you say "clips"???:uhoh:

I hear a train a comin

[cratz2]

Excuse me.......did you say "clips"??? :uhoh:

I hear a train a comin

Is that train to congratulate him on owning such a fine 45 ACP revolver that is fed via moon clips?

:p

[Lone_Gunman]

Ric,

Not meaning to pile on you here, but the term "clip" is entirely appropriate for the 625. It is a revolver that fires 45 ACP. Since 45 ACP is not rimmed, the cartridges are clipped together in either "half moon" clips of three, or "full moon" clips of 6.

[jdkelly]

I have problems with my S&W 625 when I use Winchester primers in my handloads. But I haven't shot much WWB in it, so I can't help you there. Will the "Bad rounds" shoot in any thing else?

And there are also two round clips that can be use for the 625.

Respectfully,

jdkelly

[fedlaw]

"Will the "Bad rounds" shoot in any thing else?"

I don't know. Right now the rest of the box is keeping company with other "orphan" rounds.
Steve

[trapshooter]

I'd pull'em and start over, if you reload. If not, give 'em to someone who does, and tell them what you think. I have a bunch of cheap stuff thats waiting for the right method of 'disposal'.;)