Hi-Point firing upon ejection?

[B yond]

I've noticed that Hi-Point handguns use the firing pin as an ejector. My question is; has anyone ever had an unfired cartridge discharge when ejecting it?

A couple of times I've chambered my Hi-Point thinking I would need it and then cleared the live round from the chamber once I was sure I wouldn't need it. I've noticed small marks on the primers of the chambered rounds where they were ejected by the firing pin. I know it takes a significant impact to set off a primer, so I'm not too worried about it, but I was wondering if anyone out there has actually had one go off?

P.S. Please don't turn this thread into another Hi-Point debate or argument. :banghead: I'm not looking for opinions about Hi-Point here, just actual experiences.

Thanks

 

[distortion9]

I've noticed small marks on the primers of the chambered rounds where they were ejected by the firing pin.

I don't like the sound of that at all.

 

[Hazzard]

I did a google search because I was sure that I had heard of this method of ejection before (seems I remember a couple of the old .22lr's used it), but the only reference I could find was to the Stallard Arms 9mm pistol. Didn't find any reference that there had been rounds that went off on ejection, but I did find out that Stallard was purchased several years ago by, you guessed it...High-point! Sorry, not much help, is it.

Are the "small marks" scratches or an indentation? I don't think I would like the idea of the firing pin indenting the primer on ejection.

I also searched to see if I could find a solution to your sight problem, but didn't find anything there either (yes, I read your last thread and would like to take a moment to apologize for "others"). You may want to call one of the sight manufacturers. Can't hurt to ask.

 

[B yond]

Thank you so much, Hazzard

Thanks Hazzard,

After some of the responses I've been getting (in other threads) it's nice to communicate with someone who is actually being helpful.

The marks aren't indentations, they're more like light scratches, just areas where the firing pin has rubbed on the primer while ejecting the round.

Here's a link to an animation that covers the inner-workings of the Hi-Point pistols, including ejection:
http://www.firearmsid.com/hi_point/hi_point.html

 

[MCgunner]

Can't you just slowly draw the slide back and let the round fall out of the extractor? No real need to slam it I wouldn't think. Work the slide easy and I can't see a problem. Slam it back and I doubt it, but it MIGHT be a hazard. I'd think they'd have tested for this. Now days in a litigious society like ours, you have to cover all your bases.

 

[Hazzard]

Pretty nice presentation. If the graphic is correct, then the high point uses the velocity of the firing pin to strike the primer (notice the long travel? the firing pin gets a running start). If that is the case, manually ejecting the round probably wouln't cause enough force to ignite the primer. I'd monitor it, but if you are only seeing light scratches it's probably not a concern.