SW40VE Jamming

Iamjustifyd · Oct 28, 2017

Hi all, I was shooting some reloaded ammo last weekend. Shot about 110 rounds no problem then started jamming on me bad. I couldn't get the ammo out of the chamber, had to call one of the guys from the front desk to give me a hand. He couldn't get it at first. He let it cool down a bit and finally got the round out. Put the magazine back in went to shoot and happened again. A different guy came and took him some time to get the round out. He oiled it a bit and I was able to get about 4 rounds before it locked again. He got the round out again for me and I gave up after that. I was using bullets from Bayou Bullets and they are coated. The guy at the range was saying it may have been a combo between my hands getting tired and not firmly gripping and the coating on the bullet; that the gun was hot and making the bullet get caught up because of the coating. I haven't shot in awhile but I haven't heard of that before...the gun being hot and making the coating on the bullet get caught up. Ever had this happen or heard of this?
Thanks
Sherry

DaSouthernYankee · Oct 28, 2017

Try some factory loads. If the problem persists send it in for repair. If not it’s the ammo. Who made the reloads?

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nolaboy · Oct 28, 2017

Iamjustifyd said:
Hi all, I was shooting some reloaded ammo last weekend. Shot about 110 rounds no problem then started jamming on me bad. I couldn't get the ammo out of the chamber, had to call one of the guys from the front desk to give me a hand. He couldn't get it at first. He let it cool down a bit and finally got the round out. Put the magazine back in went to shoot and happened again. A different guy came and took him some time to get the round out. He oiled it a bit and I was able to get about 4 rounds before it locked again. He got the round out again for me and I gave up after that. I was using bullets from Bayou Bullets and they are coated. The guy at the range was saying it may have been a combo between my hands getting tired and not firmly gripping and the coating on the bullet; that the gun was hot and making the bullet get caught up because of the coating. I haven't shot in awhile but I haven't heard of that before...the gun being hot and making the coating on the bullet get caught up. Ever had this happen or heard of this?
Thanks
Sherry

"I was shooting some reloaded ammo last weekend." Sums it up for me. Ars some times have problems with polymer coated ammo sticking in the chamber.

I would stick to quality manufacturered ammo from a manufacturer who I trust.... If I were you. At least we can say with a reasonable amount of certainty it is ammo related and probably not the gun.

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Iamjustifyd · Oct 29, 2017

I did the reload. I'll get some ammo and see what happens. Thanks again !

Stonehenge · Oct 29, 2017

Like everyone else said, sounds the chamber is gummed up. That or sometimes I've seen where people have had whiskers come off the case where it's crimped and get smeared into the chamber, or sometimes the whole crimp. Either way I'd check the chamber before shooting anything else through it. if you've got brass stuck in there cerrosafe is a great way to remove it without having to buy a reamer.

themcfarland · Oct 29, 2017

those guns are also known for this. if factory ammo does not correct it.. try replacing the guide rod spring and check the gun slowly to be sure the ammo is being grabbed and coming back to be ejected. these guns are sort of barely reliable but they sell the crap out of them.. I have seen two or three that the guide rod was plastic and broke, there are several guards I see buying this gun and that scares me.. Not sure what the new ones are like, but the older ones are notorious for bad behavior. lol

jdindadell · Nov 7, 2017

A sigma by any other name....

Chamber is likely rough, as is the rest of the reciprocating components. Couple that with a weakish spring and the reloaded ammo. How many rounds through the gun so far? May need a more through break in and maybe a fluff and buff...

Did you resize the cases before loading? Do you have a dial caliper or micrometer? Might want to measure the cases at the bullet end and compare to factory ammo. Chamber could be tight on that specific gun.

I always bring a variety of ammo with me, even if I plan to shoot just one type, just so I can trouble shoot any issues. Same goes with mags.

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