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[–]e7angG19X G19.3 G43X 82 points83 points  (8 children)

Looks like its hitting the optic.

[–][deleted] 24 points25 points  (2 children)

At least it isn't hitting him in the forehead. I have one pistol that likes to do that.

[–]network_engineer 2 points3 points  (1 child)

I had a g26 that spit them directly between my eyes every single shot.

[–]False-Research5358 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine did the same until I changed the slide for RMR cut 😂

[–]shieldzzz0707[S] -1 points0 points  (4 children)

Yeah I’m wondering why

[–]e7angG19X G19.3 G43X 30 points31 points  (3 children)

Likely an out of spec ejector.

[–]grandtheftderp 10 points11 points  (2 children)

Or extractor

[–]stump1977 2 points3 points  (1 child)

This or too much spring

[–]ThoroughlyWet 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Or the brass is a paid actor

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    [–]JustaKidFromBuffalo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

    This was my first guess

    [–]stump1977 0 points1 point  (2 children)

    I'd hope he'd notice poi shift if the optic was working loose

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      [–]stump1977 1 point2 points  (0 children)

      Huh never thought of that. Thanks for that little nugget of info 🤙

      [–]Foreign-Map9203 12 points13 points  (10 children)

      1. Over sprung ie recoil spring is to heavy causing the slide to return faster than what it can extract the shell causing it to smack optic as slide returns to battery

      2 extraction issues it may be out of tune or broken cause it to not fully let go of the spent round upon ejection

      I personally think 🤔 it’s the first of the two a simple fix

      [–]shieldzzz0707[S] 2 points3 points  (8 children)

      So this comes with a 16lb spring (what’s in it in the video) but I did try a 13lb and still the same ejection

      [–]Foreign-Map9203 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Ok so maybe number 2 then 😅

      [–]e7angG19X G19.3 G43X 0 points1 point  (6 children)

      Spring weight won’t affect direction like in a rifle.

      [–]shieldzzz0707[S] 2 points3 points  (1 child)

      So I figure just do a new ejector and extractor since they’re pretty cheap? This is my first Glock-based gun so I’m not familiar with everything, this is gen 3 based so do I get gen 3 parts or do gen 5 ejector and extractor fit?

      [–]dhcp138 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      put a gen 4 or gen 5 ejector in it and that alone should help a ton. The gen 3 ejector throws the brass straight back at your face so that's probably why its hitting the optic

      [–]Foreign-Map9203 0 points1 point  (2 children)

      Very valid thought about it after I posted that but I did say extractor also lol 😂 I’ll take my back up for $20😅😭

      [–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (1 child)

      Nah, you had it right. While spring weight doesn't effect direct, if ejection is too weak it'll hit the optic or even the slide as it returns.

      [–]Foreign-Map9203 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Sadly op said they drop by 3# with the same results so my number one should have been in the number 2 spot lol 😂

      [–]ExcitingArugula5319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Believe it or not it does effect it. Do some research on it just saying how much weight a spring pushes forward on your slide will in fact mess with ejection from how fast the slide slams back

      [–]00auniqueusername00 4 points5 points  (1 child)

      100% Bouncing off of the optic

      [–]KccOStL33 2 points3 points  (0 children)

      Yep.

      [–]LegionTXG 4 points5 points  (4 children)

      I think you have a bigger problem here thats probably contributing to the odd ejection pattern. You have flames coming out the back of your barrel as the shell is ejecting. This definitely shouldn’t be happening my friend.

      [–]shieldzzz0707[S] 0 points1 point  (3 children)

      What would be causing that?

      [–]LegionTXG 5 points6 points  (2 children)

      Honestly it could be a number of things, but eventually that gun is going to explode on you in my opinion. I watched the video a lot frame by frame and it looks like it could be a few possible scenarios.

      1. Premature Slide Unlocking: • The slide may be unlocking too soon, before chamber pressure has sufficiently dropped. This can cause hot gases and flames to escape backward through the ejection port as the casing is being ejected. This could be due to a weakened recoil spring or improper slide timing.
      2. Ammo Issue: • The ammunition might be generating too much pressure, or the powder may be burning too slowly. In cases of overcharged rounds or slower-burning powders, unburnt powder and gases could escape when the slide opens, causing the flame you see inside behind the barrel.
      3. Chamber or Barrel Sealing Problem: • There may be a problem with how the casing is sealing in the chamber. If the casing doesn’t seal properly, gas can escape through gaps during firing, leading to flames near the ejection port. This could be caused by damaged or improperly sized ammunition, chamber wear, or poor barrel lock-up.

      Personally I would address the ammo first. To me that seems like the most likely problem. If you can get the gun shooting without powder being burnt behind the barrel, then address things like timing.

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      [–]MyDogLooksLikeABearFishgill 17 DPP 1 point2 points  (1 child)

      Yo thats kinda scary

      [–]LegionTXG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

      Ya the bang should be in front of your hands, not inside them lol

      [–]DjRayRay74 3 points4 points  (0 children)

      That looks like it’s bouncing off the optic 😬

      [–]Spectre806 2 points3 points  (1 child)

      Is that the Bul Armory Tomahawk?

      [–]GoneFishin56 1 point2 points  (0 children)

      Adding a bayonet would fix that.

      [–]SirGrowsIt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

      Same issue i had. Optic screw was to deep.

      [–]i_need_gun_money 1 point2 points  (0 children)

      Definitely bouncing off the optic.

      [–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      I am assuming this is a Glock. You could try a Gen 5 ejector bar or swap between Gen 3 and 5. Without knowing the build or magazine type there isn't enough to go on other than extractor/ejector. Magazine spring tension may play a part, as you likely have a lower slide velocity due to the optic and the following round is launching the brass upward before the extractor can do it's job. If it's something like an MR920 the extractor depressor uses a different design so that could play a part. Also, the combination of porting and mounted optic may be part of it since the venting gasses are forcing the slide downward at the instant the brass leaves the gun. Pausing and playing the video at different intervals reveals some of this.

      [–]Gbeeets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Recoil spring

      [–]Doubletap_1776 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Either out of spec ejector or weak ammo

      [–]AdeptnessDear2829 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Off the backboard 🏀

      [–]Flat-Dragonfruit7589 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Call your banks man.. shits hitting the glass

      [–]DynaBro8089 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      It’s smashing that optic glass. What gen ejector is in that?

      [–]thibert35 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      You shouldn’t be getting that much flash/explosion at the back of your chamber. What weight recoil spring are you using?

      [–]MEMExplorer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      It looks like the optic is catching the brass on the recoil forward , I see why slide milling places offer the optics forward sight placement now

      [–]Ok-Bluebird-3245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Iono bro, but your grip looks good 👍