What do you think happened?

[ForeverPA]

I was at the range today shooting my P-64 (9x18). Was trying 3 ammo brands; Sellier and Bellot, Fiocchi and some Russian brand that I bought just because I liked the box design. It was a pretty uneventful shoot until this happened. I pull the trigger and immediately feel a blast of what appeared to be gunpowder all over my face accompanied by lots of smoke rising from the ejection port and black stuff on my hand. I am glad I had safety glasses on. I think it was one of the Fiocchi rounds that did it. Needless to say, that gave me a pause. The rest of the shoot went fine. It's a bruising gun/ammo to shoot. Wondering if all 9mm Makarovs shoot like this. The S&B felt hotter of the three.

[GOYABEAN]

Thinking of picking one up after the holidays from classic firearms unless I find one locally also CZ82 .

[Hodgie]

I was at the range today shooting my P-64 (9x18). Was trying 3 ammo brands; Sellier and Bellot, Fiocchi and some Russian brand that I bought just because I liked the box design. It was a pretty uneventful shoot until this happened. I pull the trigger and immediately feel a blast of what appeared to be gunpowder all over my face accompanied by lots of smoke rising from the ejection port and black stuff on my hand. I am glad I had safety glasses on. I think it was one of the Fiocchi rounds that did it. Needless to say, that gave me a pause. The rest of the shoot went fine. It's a bruising gun/ammo to shoot. Wondering if all 9mm Makarovs shoot like this. The S&B felt hotter of the three.

The P64 sucks more then the others in 9x18. The CZ-82 is a dream of a pistol to shoot as it’s a very natural pointer. As far as what happened hard to say, did you inspect the casing?

[ForeverPA]

The P64 sucks more then the others in 9x18. The CZ-82 is a dream of a pistol to shoot as it’s a very natural pointer. As far as what happened hard to say, did you inspect the casing?

No, I didn't. I wish I had. I was getting better groups with the Fiocchi though. The Russian wasn't too bad either. There's not much selection in 9x18.

[ForeverPA]

Thinking of picking one up after the holidays from classic firearms unless I find one locally also CZ82 .

Been eyeing one too. Will look for it at the show next week. Wonder who carries CZs there?

[Hodgie]

No, I didn't. I wish I had. I was getting better groups with the Fiocchi though. The Russian wasn't too bad either. There's not much selection in 9x18.

Yeah mostly steel cased is what I shoot, PPU also makes a few different flavors including a JHP. I have a few boxes of Hornady Critical Defense for when I thought I might carry the P64, that moment passed after I pulled the trigger.

AIM has shooter grade 82's in stock right now if you have a C&R it's not a bad deal.
https://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F3CZ82G

[GOYABEAN]

Yeah mostly steel cased is what I shoot, PPU also makes a few different flavors including a JHP. I have a few boxes of Hornady Critical Defense for when I thought I might carry the P64, that moment passed after I pulled the trigger.

AIM has shooter grade 82's in stock right now if you have a C&R it's not a bad deal.
https://www.aimsurplus.com/product.aspx?item=F3CZ82G

These come with holster and one mag https://www.classicfirearms.com/cz-8...lus-condition/

[Gunsnwater]

Well I'll guess. You had an out of battery round go off. Check and clean and lube the disconnector.

[ForeverPA]

Well I'll guess. You had an out of battery round go off. Check and clean and lube the disconnector.

Meaning what? Was it a gun malfunction or ammo related?

[Berncly]

Meaning what? Was it a gun malfunction or ammo related?

Could be either one if that is what happened.
Saving the spent casing will be helpful in diagnosing future malfunctions.