Pistol Malfunction Clearance

by admin on Mar.08, 2010, under How to


Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch shows how to clear a malfunction from virtually any modern auto pistol.

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25 Comments for this entry

  • AgentMcgeek

    glad to help

  • SilentPerceiver

    Can the gun be locked up so tight by a double-feed that the magazine won’t come out on its own? Some instructors say to lock the slide to the rear since there is a round halfway out of the magazine that may prevent the magazine from dropping out by gravity alone. I know Magpul, I realize some people are not fans, teaches this with handguns and ARs.

  • blitzkrieg459

    Yea I figure I’ll give it a try. thanks.

  • AgentMcgeek

    why not wear gloves? Flight gloves work for me. They come in various colours and last for ages.

  • REAPER4206969

    He does not fully seat the magazine.

  • daisaq

    I think he pushes mag release button when he shoots. only true accident was very first sig, that were actual accidental stove pipe jam, AND smith’s intentional unloaded jam by he pushed mag release, at the same time.thats why he saying two malfunction. (IMO stove pipe could be happened from his mag release pushing.)
    sry for my terrible eng but maybe you can see how he does.

  • bobgordo69

    how does he make the guns jam

  • EpioneEQ

    Agreed, i just didnt feel like typing all that out lol :P

  • DocShay

    @EpioneEQ

    They also say center of mass because its the largest target on the body. Trying to shoot someone in the leg/arm/head/foot/etc is a challenge when in the heat of a fight.

  • Bradm88

    Awesome video. Necessary material for any handgun owner.

  • shem1911

    Clint Smith, the man knows so much and everything is simple and straight to the point. Guns are simple machines, they are not like a grandfather clock. Just keep it simple and get back in the fight. Good advice and good methods.

  • Tjita1

    Gotta love the “oggedaboggeda” caveman voice.. :D

  • hagemkj929

    @bong9130 i wish thunder ranch was still in texas. they moved up to oregon. :(

  • EpioneEQ

    Ya someone who knows a little about WHY they say aim Centre Mass, cause the spine is there and a lump of vital organs which hold lots of nerves and blood to cause a drop in bloodpressure, , But then again i know of a one shot stopper ! An M203 or say any RPG :P ….Bad thing is you’ll stop everyone in the room including yourself :P

  • bong9130

    Clint Smith is very pragmatic when teaching firearm defense.

    “Tap…rack…happy place!!!”

    Awesome!

  • theshawnz64

    I hope my gun jams soon so that I can clear it and relieve my anxiety once and for all.

  • MrBee718

    Outstanding Sir!

  • Bittermanscolon

    Clint is clearly the shit. So simple.

  • DesertFox01

    Awesome video.

  • jgw44

    This should be required viewing for every beginner.

  • MrBillTroop73

    @SakkaraCresties ok, I repect your preference, but when, not if, but when, a revolver jams, , , there just aint no easy clearing it.

  • thefirebert

    1 shot stoppers are highly unlikely unless you hit the brain box or CNS. Might want to rethink your mindset

  • SakkaraCresties

    revolvers dont stovepipe…thats why i carry a .38spcl w/+P SJHP …1 shot and threat is gone … drugged up or whatever….he’s down

  • 999susurrus

    the best!

  • John234pwns

    Well, why bother? The advantage of the technique Clint is pushing, is that it can be applied to any gun, be it double action, single action, striker fired, etc. That’s the whole reason he brought out three differing pistols.

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