Originally published at Notes from the bunker…. You can comment here or there.

In email today, I got a forwarded:forwarded:forwarded (you know the kind) email with a picture of a blown up Smith 629 and the story that the guy behind the trigger had this hand grenade go off becuase of “Chinese made ammo”.

Now, last I checked, unless you’ve got some old Norinco from the 90’s, there is no Chinese ammo in the US. Even if there were grey-market Chinese ammo it would mostly be in the military calibers, not .44 Magnum. And even when the Chinese were bringing im ammo I never saw any in .44….

I suppose it’s possible the email meant Korean ammo, from PMC which, I suppose, the less observant might confuse with PRC. Unfortunately, without a headstamp or more information, it’s tough to tell.

Anyway, if you get this email, take it with a grain of salt…I’m pretty sure theres no Chinese .44 ammo in the US, although if I’m wrong please send me a link about it.

Here’s a cut/paste of the text, I’m not gonna bother with the photo:

Bet this scared the shit out of the guy.

.44 Magnum accident

First it was baby formula, then pet food, but now you should watch out when buying anything from China , including bright, shiny ammunition.

A guy came into the police department the other day to ask a favor. He had a S&W 629 (.44 Mag) that he wanted to dispose of after a mishap at the range.

He said there was a loud bang when he tested his new ammo (Chinese made), and the gun smacked him in the forehead, leaving a nice gash when the tweety birds cleared from around his head, the pictures show what he saw.

Bet he never uses Chinese made ammo again!

Looks like when the round in the chamber went off, it also set off at least two other rounds in adjacent cylinders.

I would have hated to been the one that pulled the trigger on that one!

A really good reason for not buying cheap Chinese ammunition!