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FNS pistols now going off "accidentally".
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<blockquote data-quote="dennishoddy" data-source="post: 3209671" data-attributes="member: 5412"><p>Comments from that link:</p><p>"The reporter does not know the difference between negligent discharges--which are the fault of the shooter--and accidental discharges. Of the eight instances listed, 6 would be negligent discharges. When the user's finger fires the gun "accidentally" by pressing on the trigger, that's not the gun's fault.</p><p></p><p>The remaining two cases--where it is claimed that the gun fired when dropped--seem to be unsubstantiated claims. From an engineering perspective, it is literally impossible for a properly maintained SIG Sauer to fire without the trigger being pulled. That is because an industry-standard plunger in the frame blocks the firing pin from moving forward unless the trigger is pulled. Such safeties were invented (I believe) in 1937 and became popular in the 1980s. All SIG Sauer P-series pistols (P220, P226, P229, etc.) have them.</p><p></p><p>Yes, a SIG Sauer pistol that is NOT in good working order can exhibit all sorts of problems, including unintended discharges from mechanical causes. However, that is true of any firearm. It is not a design flaw. If anything, it is a failure of the of the police department's armorers, who are responsible for inspecting and maintaining the force's firearms.</p><p></p><p>Bad reporting, showing pro-litigant, anti-gun bias. Try knowing the facts."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dennishoddy, post: 3209671, member: 5412"] Comments from that link: "The reporter does not know the difference between negligent discharges--which are the fault of the shooter--and accidental discharges. Of the eight instances listed, 6 would be negligent discharges. When the user's finger fires the gun "accidentally" by pressing on the trigger, that's not the gun's fault. The remaining two cases--where it is claimed that the gun fired when dropped--seem to be unsubstantiated claims. From an engineering perspective, it is literally impossible for a properly maintained SIG Sauer to fire without the trigger being pulled. That is because an industry-standard plunger in the frame blocks the firing pin from moving forward unless the trigger is pulled. Such safeties were invented (I believe) in 1937 and became popular in the 1980s. All SIG Sauer P-series pistols (P220, P226, P229, etc.) have them. Yes, a SIG Sauer pistol that is NOT in good working order can exhibit all sorts of problems, including unintended discharges from mechanical causes. However, that is true of any firearm. It is not a design flaw. If anything, it is a failure of the of the police department's armorers, who are responsible for inspecting and maintaining the force's firearms. Bad reporting, showing pro-litigant, anti-gun bias. Try knowing the facts." [/QUOTE]
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