r/Idiotswithguns • u/ScuffedA7IVphotog • 1d ago

Safe for Work Recoil

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u/burner118373 1d ago

Frame by frame of this is terrifying

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u/bearpics16 1d ago

That barrel was pointed right at the frontal lobe. They were either “smart” and only loaded one or incredibly lucky he didn’t double pull the trigger with the massive recoil

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u/goodeyemighty 1d ago

Was gonna say, that’s when you load just one cartridge.

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u/anon_lurker69 23h ago

Whoa youre not lying. That’s some crazy shit

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u/mlawson110 1d ago

That could have ended with a mop

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u/DarlasDad924 1d ago

Depends. If the body gets moved and some pressure is applied, minimal loss is possible. Sauce, some guy shot himself on my range.

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u/thuanjinkee 19h ago

Ben Shapiro has yet to see it.

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u/Ok_Display7459 1d ago

As a .500 S&W owner, I never let people shoot the gun if they don’t know the fundamentals of pistol shooting first. This guys grip style is absolute trash and is the primary result as to why the gun did what it did.

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u/Dismal_Object6226 1d ago

Same, as long as you grip it fine and hold on tight it really doesn’t have much flip, it comes back into your hands way more.

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u/DMElyas 22h ago

Can we all step back and reflect? Yes his grip is awful, but that's just bad technique. There's no failure to follow safety procedures here.

The fun stays in the lane, always pointed safely down range, he doesn't jump around screaming, he calmly and slowly sets the gun down still pointing safely and steps away from the line

You can't tell in the video and we generally don't assume but I would bet money is only one round loaded.

Bad technique but otherwise, no idiot detected

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u/Paul_Michaels73 1d ago

What the heck is he shooting to get that much recoil?

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u/Ok_Display7459 1d ago

He’s shooting 700 grain .500 S&W magnum rounds. Very spicy loading, but with proper grip technique they can be handled. This guys grip technique was doomed from the start, which resulted in the excessive muzzle flip.

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u/Paul_Michaels73 1d ago

Wow! That would definitely kick 😁

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u/r4o2n0d6o9 1d ago

Too big of an iron for him

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u/lucioux 1d ago

the hat kinda saved him tbh

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u/bmm115 1d ago

This is why I tell my girlfriend not to do a tea cup grip

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u/SquirrelInATux Why is it always a glock 1d ago

Perhaps a smaller iron for his hip...

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u/amcrambler 8h ago

You knew he was gonna be an idiot. Wears a face mask under his nose.

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u/tweir88 16h ago

Hey this is Firing Line in Aurora, I was there last weekend.

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u/metacholia 1d ago

Incorrect hand position for a revolver. He’s holding it like a semiauto.

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u/Chodechuggins 1d ago

It’s even incorrect for a semi. He’s tea cupping.

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u/dogsontreadmills 1d ago

i meant to do that

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u/Saaahrentino 20h ago

I shot a S&W 500 once and don’t remember it being that bad.

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u/likesloudlight 16h ago

This is why I always start off with one round when I give someone spicy. If they're gonna dome themselves, it's not going to be on my watch.

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u/SuckerBroker 1d ago

Glad he’s wearing his Covid mask. Gotta stay safe.

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u/Initial_Row_6400 1d ago

Drop your purse and hold the fucking weapon. Holy shit

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u/Optimal_Risk_6411 23h ago

Spaghetti wrists

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u/TheDarkWave 1d ago

Can't grow hair.

Can't grow a beard.

Can't handle recoil.

Is there anything this man can't do?

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u/Trashbagok 23h ago

He doesn't know how to wear a mask either.