Has anyone dropped their revolver?

[Doug S]

I'm embarrassed to admit this, but I dropped my 642 today, onto of all things my cement porch. I was doing some things in the backyard, wearing a pair of sweat pants. I had my 642 in my front pocket in a Mika pocket holster. I eventually went and sat on my porch wall, and before getting up I turned sideways and heard the "thud" of my 642 dropping about 3ft unto the sidewalk on the other side of the wall. Not a lot of visible damage, a few nicks on the side of the cylinder. I think my pride was hurt a lot more than the gun (for doing such a dumb thing). I knew the pants weren't holding the gun snug, and I got careless. Also, a little bummed by the scuff marks, but I figure I'll get over that.

So I thought I'd post here to try to make myself feel a little better by soliciting responses from others who have also dropped their guns.

So have you ever dropped your carry gun? I sure would have preferred to drop it on carpet.:banghead:

On a more serious note...I function checked the gun and it seemed fine, but could I have done any unseen damage by the drop? Thanks for any feedback. And on a positive note, I can personally vouch for the drop safety on the 642.

 

[earplug]

Dropped all sorts of firearms.
In time will drop more.

 

[Doug S]

Dropped all sorts of firearms.
In time will drop more.

Thank you, I'm feeling a little better already.

 

[Maj Dad]

Sticky Fingers

are no help. Handle them long enough, one (or more) is going to slip through. I really hate it when a rifle bounces off a hard floor and does the end-to-end blamatey-blam... You learn to be really careful over time.

 

[351 WINCHESTER]

Dropped a 700 remington in 68 while deer hunting in Pa. I slipped on some ice. Both the gun and my head had some battle scars, but the gun worked just fine (no scope). Still don't know about my head though.

 

[Floppy_D]

Just do your pushups and move on.

 

[Doug S]

Thanks, you guys know how to make a fella few better.

 

[Jim K]

When I suggest that springs not be weakened too much when doing a "trigger job" lest the gun not work if dropped in mud or snow, I always hear some superior being sneering that HE would NEVER drop HIS gun and that I am an idiot to even suggest that it could happen.

No further comment, except to say that I doubt very much any serious damage was done.

Jim

 

[Towboater]

Dropped my Taurus Judge a while back loaded with 000 3 pellet. Like you said it hurts the ego more than anything bit also let's you know you are getting complacent and to pay more attention. At least in my opinion. Also have dropped my NAA mini revoler (6'6" so my mitts weren't really made for it LOL) but the worst was my WASR10 had to sight the red dot back in after. All in all no biggie.

 

[sargenv]

I've dropped two revolvers.. and both of them dropped on the most breakable parts.. a 6" GP100 and a 4" 686. Both of them fell on the right part of the rear sight and broke both of them. I replaced the sights on the GP100 with a Millet, I have yet to replace the rear sight blade on the 686.

 

[LightningMan]

Yep! I was doing some practice drills for CAS shooting, and while trying to holster one SA revolver & drawing the second, it happened! I missed the holster, it hit the tiled floor and the plastic grips shattered to pieces! Dam!, I had to put on the old one piece wood grips so I could still shoot that weekend.LM.

 

[Doug S]

I always hear some superior being sneering that HE would NEVER drop HIS gun and that I am an idiot to even suggest that it could happen.

Some people have to learn the hard way I guess.

also let's you know you are getting complacent and to pay more attention.

Agreed.

both of them dropped on the most breakable parts

plastic grips shattered to pieces

Ouch

 

[Ruodo]

Haven't dropped any yet but did do something kinda stupid yesterday. I was taking the grips off my detective special and when putting down the screw driver accidentally scraped the barrel. Just a little scratch, and on this old carry gun it doesn't really bother me. Accidents happen.

 

[friscolatchi]

A few months ago I dropped my new M&P340 into a stream that we were exploring. It was in a blackhawk leather owb holster and must not have been properly in the holster. When I leaned over in the stream I heard a plop! There it was in the drink!. Actually today I bought a desantis thumb break scabbard so that I can OWB carry when in the canoe or a pair of chest waders.

 

[Kind of Blued]

I drop 'em on purpose for cripe's sake.

It's a good way to deprogram the "catch dropped things" response which might otherwise get you killed.

 

[NCBeagle]

I dropped my 442 in the garage...it hit the side of my Corvette on the way down. The car and the revolver lost some paint that day.

Don't worry about the scuff marks on your 642. When I look at my 442 with its scratches, heavy holster wear, etc...it just reminds me that it's been a good gun, carried everywhere. I wouldn't trade it for a new one.

 

[Marlin 45 carbine]

ashamedly I admit yes - twice, once my 625 and once my .22LR Taurus. no discharge either time or any damage except to my ego.
both times alcohol was a factor - indeed firearms and whiskey don't mix well at all.

 

[earlthegoat2]

I am curious how high you would have to get to get a discharge from dropping a revolver.

 

[StrawHat]

earlthegoat2 I am curious how high you would have to get to get a discharge from dropping a revolver.

Most modern revolvers have safeties built in to prevent this. At least S&W, Ruger, Iver Johnson do. It would depend on what revolver, what condition, etc.

 

[Hutch]

Poop happens. Learn a lesson and move on. Life's too short to stew about it.

 

[Doug S]

This thread has turned into an interesting read, and after reading all of the above, I am now "officially" over the depression of dropping my 642 onto the cement. Thanks to all of you for getting me through this trying time.

My vote for best (read, most depressing) drop goes to NC Beagle who not only dropped his gun, but dropped it on his Corvette. Talk about a double whammy.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

Did you see what part it landed on? If it impacted directly on either side of the cylinder, the crane could have been sprung or bent. Be sure this is OK before putting the gun back in service. Otherwise, consider the scratches and dings "character marks."

 

[scottaschultz]

both times alcohol was a factor

Alcohol tobacco and firearms is a federal agency, NOT a shopping list for a party!

I am curious how high you would have to get to get a discharge from dropping a revolver.

While probably not an issue with the OP's revolver, but this is why Ruger went to the transfer bar system on their SA revolvers so that you could safely carry one with all six cylinders loaded as opposed to load one, skip one, load four.

Scott

 

[batmann]

Ashamed to admit it, but yes I have dropped my S&W 442. I'm not going to tell you where, as that is even more embarrassing. Sorry to say, but it does happen.

 

[KevininPa]

Yeah. I'm a butterfinger.

Guns, knives,tools,...etc. Dropping stuff all the time. Still have a black-and-blue toenail from something. Don't remember what, though I'm suspecting my dog had something to do with that one. God forbid I ever have to draw on a BG. But at least I know I'll win because he'll be laughing himself to the hospital as I Barney Fife my firearm five yards away from me.