Fire A Pistol Underwater ....... - The Firearms Forum

JohnHenry · 10-01-2012, 05:33 PM

I had never thought about this .... Interesting !

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/here...l-under-water/

BETH · 10-01-2012, 05:39 PM

Pretty cool

76Highboy · 10-01-2012, 06:24 PM

That is pretty cool.

aa1911 · 10-01-2012, 07:27 PM

I've always wondered how bad the shock wave would feel, never tried it myself. Can't imagine it feels good!

firefighter1635 · 10-01-2012, 07:50 PM

Interesting I was always under the assumption that the firearm would blow up somehow.

nmckenzie · 10-01-2012, 09:08 PM

Hop on Wikipedia and take a look at Ivan's APS and ASM-DT amphibious rifles.

stumpjumper · 10-01-2012, 09:36 PM

I could imagine a pretty good shot wave. think of a m-80 in a bucket of water. i wonder about recoil seeing water is denser than air

time2shoot · 10-01-2012, 10:33 PM

cool. next test should be a longer and deeper tank to check the full size of the presher wave.

Buckshot · 10-02-2012, 02:19 AM

I've read a number of articles on the subject, and they indicate it is actually quite safe with a quality firearm and normal ammo. Just make sure there is no air left in the weapon, or danger and damage can ensue.

Maine04657 · 10-02-2012, 11:15 AM

Here is a picture of it.

time2shoot · 10-02-2012, 11:25 AM

that just looks cool

howlnmad · 10-02-2012, 11:30 AM

That is pretty cool.

targetacqmgt · 10-02-2012, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnHenry

I had never thought about this .... Interesting !

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/here...l-under-water/

He WAS kicked in the chest by the displaced and compressed water caused by the shot.

Country101 · 10-02-2012, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maine04657

Here is a picture of it.

That's an awesome picture. I love how you can see the twist.

If I hadnt seen this done to a gun repeatedly, I would be using a string to fire the weapon. It would be cool to see various guns tested like this and the results. Maybe have a block of gel and see how far it would penetrate. I'm at work, so I cant watch videos on youtube, but it would be cool.

Jim K · 10-02-2012, 12:45 PM

Well, I did that years ago (BVC - before video cameras) and got the same results. When I said that on the web sites, I was called names and told the gun just HAD to blow up. I guess not.

Jim

Country101 · 10-02-2012, 01:02 PM

Jim, what weapons did you use and what calibers? Just kinda curious. Any 1911's in .45?

Nut Behind the Gun · 10-02-2012, 01:05 PM

pertty cool.

al45lc · 10-02-2012, 02:23 PM

I've fired both a Glock 19 and an S&W SW40F under water, No big deal.
As a note, the bullets (.40 & 9mm) only went about 5 feet, and would only penetrate one side of a Pepsi can at 3-4 feet. The water was about 1-2 feet deep.
I have it on video cassette somewhere.
Both guns functioned fine.

10-01-2012, 05:33 PM	#1
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BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,666	Re: Fire A Pistol Underwater ....... Pretty cool

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76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,934	Re: Fire A Pistol Underwater ....... That is pretty cool.

10-01-2012, 07:27 PM	#4
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,112	Re: Fire A Pistol Underwater ....... I've always wondered how bad the shock wave would feel, never tried it myself. Can't imagine it feels good! __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

10-01-2012, 07:50 PM	#5
firefighter1635 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: US of A Contributor Posts: 1,837	Re: Fire A Pistol Underwater ....... Interesting I was always under the assumption that the firearm would blow up somehow.

10-01-2012, 09:08 PM	#6
nmckenzie Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sitka, Alaska Posts: 1,921	Re: Fire A Pistol Underwater ....... Hop on Wikipedia and take a look at Ivan's APS and ASM-DT amphibious rifles.

10-01-2012, 09:36 PM	#7
stumpjumper Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: swflorida Contributor Posts: 654	Re: Fire A Pistol Underwater ....... I could imagine a pretty good shot wave. think of a m-80 in a bucket of water. i wonder about recoil seeing water is denser than air __________________ after three rounds you're just making noise Guns have only two enemies rust and politicians

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time2shoot Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brandon SD Contributor Posts: 2,599	Re: Fire A Pistol Underwater ....... cool. next test should be a longer and deeper tank to check the full size of the presher wave. __________________ I AM A VETERAN MY OATH OF ENLISTMENT HAS NO EXPIRATION DATE!

10-02-2012, 02:19 AM	#9
Buckshot Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Southern AZ Posts: 882	Re: Fire A Pistol Underwater ....... I've read a number of articles on the subject, and they indicate it is actually quite safe with a quality firearm and normal ammo. Just make sure there is no air left in the weapon, or danger and damage can ensue. Last edited by Buckshot; 10-02-2012 at 02:57 AM..

10-02-2012, 11:15 AM	#10
Maine04657 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Maine Posts: 329	Re: Fire A Pistol Underwater ....... Here is a picture of it.

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time2shoot Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brandon SD Contributor Posts: 2,599	Re: Fire A Pistol Underwater ....... that just looks cool __________________ I AM A VETERAN MY OATH OF ENLISTMENT HAS NO EXPIRATION DATE!

10-02-2012, 11:30 AM	#12
howlnmad Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Harriman, Tn Contributor Posts: 2,565	Re: Fire A Pistol Underwater ....... That is pretty cool. __________________

10-02-2012, 12:45 PM	#15
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: Fire A Pistol Underwater ....... Well, I did that years ago (BVC - before video cameras) and got the same results. When I said that on the web sites, I was called names and told the gun just HAD to blow up. I guess not. Jim

10-02-2012, 01:02 PM	#16
Country101 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dardanelle, AR Contributor Posts: 2,026	Re: Fire A Pistol Underwater ....... Jim, what weapons did you use and what calibers? Just kinda curious. Any 1911's in .45? __________________ Gainfully employed= shooting somebody elses bullets and getting paid for it Country101

10-02-2012, 01:05 PM	#17
Nut Behind the Gun Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: marion IN Posts: 16	Re: Fire A Pistol Underwater ....... pertty cool. __________________ Trap Boy ( Don't Push My Buttons)

10-02-2012, 02:23 PM	#18
al45lc Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: colorful colorado Posts: 1,016	Re: Fire A Pistol Underwater ....... I've fired both a Glock 19 and an S&W SW40F under water, No big deal. As a note, the bullets (.40 & 9mm) only went about 5 feet, and would only penetrate one side of a Pepsi can at 3-4 feet. The water was about 1-2 feet deep. I have it on video cassette somewhere. Both guns functioned fine. __________________ You are what you do, when it counts.