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Old March 15, 2013, 12:55 AM   #33
jimpeel
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Originally Posted by Rainbow Demon View Post
The problem of AD when jumping from a truck with an autoloader is when the muzzle is up. Inertia caused the bolt to retract far enough to pick up a round but not far enough for the sear to engage.
The STEN, the MP38, and the PPSH all suffered from this until the bolt tracks or knobs were redesigned.
The early production models of the M1 Carbine were also subject to this.
I was told the Thompson sub gun also had this propensity. Not good for a military firearm to discharge when the enemy is near.
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