Is loading from the flask really that dangerous???

[TexasAndy]

I mean I've been doing it for years from my revolvers. I understand the danger but isn't that a pretty small probability?? Your thoughts??

 

[Ames]

Your fingers. Good luck with that.

 

[GANGGREEN]

You only have to have one accident. For me, even if it's one in 10,000 odds, I'm not interested. I did it when I was younger and didn't know better, but I prefer to keep my body parts intact.

 

[TexasAndy]

Kind of smart ass reply to a reasonable question. If it is really that dangerous then why have they been making flask spouts w/ various volumes for 150 + years??

 

[SDSmlf]

Kind of smart ass reply to a reasonable question. If it is really that dangerous then why have they been making flask spouts w/ various volumes for 150 + years??

Likely less dangerous than smoking cigarettes. Unless smoking and loading.

There were multiple messy accidents back in the day. The quicker the reload, the more likely for it to happen. I’ve seen references on this and other forums, but I’m sure you already checked those out. And for what it is worth, it will get you tossed off most ranges for a safety violation. Just not worth the risk in my opinion, but it’s your decision.

 

[bubba.50]

Small probability or not, it only takes one time.........

 

[Feltwad]

Yes it can happen a frightening experience
Feltwad

 

[Greg Blackburn]

I wouldn't do it.....

 

[Bob McBride]

Yes it is, but then so is driving. And, like driving, though your likelihood of being killed is slight, if you are killed, the likelihood of a 'do over' is even more slight.

 

[Omahkapi'si]

I am missing part of a finger. Very inconvenient. Why take the chance?

 

[Rudyard]

Yes it can but I've used flasks & horn flasks all my life. I could have been run over by a steam roller but I havn.t been. I do used double shutter flash proof working flasks Parker Hale /Dixon & Mick Marsh besides best quality Indian tops . I've know three flask explode . . Your revolver flask most likley the single cut of per original Colt ect dos'nt seem a worry loading. But what few consider is that these same flasks are often put close by on the bench.& the small Colt often used as a priming flask maybe a few grains left in in the charger nozzle .No body see sparks in the day time but fire in the dark the sparks are every where!! & the priming flask oft as not just laid down by the shooter as he fires .. .It is fair to be mindful of common top flasks particularly if carried nozzle up . But Ime not about to condemn flasks generally or avoid going the Steam Rallies .
Rudyard

 

[tenngun]

In a revolver good chance is nothing will ever happen. But why take the chance, how much time are you saving?

 

[ppg1949]

Tex, a flask is a pipe bomb. Handle it with care.

 

[Carbon 6]

Safety is your responsibility.

 

[Zonie]

Those old metal flasks used a variety of different methods to keep flames from entering the flask body so obviously, they were aware of the danger of loading directly from the flask.
That said, those old flask fire stops were quite precision with close fitting joints.
The modern reproduction metal flasks made in Italy are often poorly made with loose fitting joints in these critical areas. In other words, they are made more for looking at than for actually using in a way that could cause an accident.

That is why I don't pour powder directly from one of them directly into any of my guns, cap & ball revolvers included.

 

[Art Caputo]

 

[Bob McBride]

Every time I tossed one of Uncle Sam's grenades I half expected it to go off with the flip of the spoon. Seperate measures for me....

 

[Archer 756]

If loading from a flask is safe why than is it not allowed at ANY shooting event NSSA or NMLA.

 

[Peregrine]

They say wisdom and good decision making is a result of previous bad decision making...if you survive. Ah those lawn darts!

 

[Ames]

I remember those! ..I think I do, anyway.