Re: Lock and Load (fwd)

[Jim Choate <ravage@ssz.com>]

Forwarded message:

> Date: Mon, 22 Dec 1997 13:42:34 -0800 (PST)
> From: Mix <mixmaster@remail.obscura.com>
> Subject: Re: Lock and Load

> Jim Choate wrote:
> > Forwarded message:
> > > Not being a native English speaker, I do not understand the
> > > meaning and origin of the phrase "LOck and Load".
> >
> > It means to lock the rifles safety and load it's chamber in preperation for
> > firing at an enemy. It is usualy used in a military context but head-bangers
> > and such use it when talking about loading their bongs and I am shure other
> > groups use it as well in various contexts.
> >
> 
> Wait a second, aren't we supposed to load first and lock later? How
> can you load a rifle if it is on safety? 

Well on my .22 I slide bullets down the loading tube and manualy cycle the
bolt. On the M1 carbine I simply insert the clip and cycle the bolt. On a
HK-33 or G3 you do the same sort of thing. Those are the ones I know how to
work because I have used them.

In general the safety locks the trigger and firing-pin mechanism not the
loading or chambering mechanism. I don't know of a safety on a rifle that
blocks the bolt. But I ain't a gun nut (IAAGN).

Revolvers are self-explanatory. Automatics generaly block the trigger and
firing-pin mechanism, again not the bolt. Just grab that damn thing above
the barrel and pull toward yourself with a loaded clip. When it releases
should be loaded and on safety. Certainly works that way on the 1911 that I
use on occassion where the hammer action is blocked (hint - don't drop it
when cocked and safetied). I don't think I have ever shot an automatic that
didn't work that way (all 3 or 4 of them). Again, IAAGN.



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