OK, Coming clean(pics as requested)caution....

[DirtyDan]

gloves.....

cow hide, deer hide, goretex

I know.....KEVLAR

funny aside im glad you still have your finger

MS still hitting me but im still going

dan

[Chrisj CMA]

OK, so I was able to FINALLY take a shower without a bag over my hand.  The scrubbing felt wonderful and guess what.  The big scab on the entrance wound came off and so did the injured layer of skin where the blast from the round going off hit.  Its fascinating to me to see the healing and what the body can do...

[Jess from VA]

If you'd like to sort of seal that up without wearing a bandage, I've used some of this liquid skin before.  It wears off over time.  At some point in the healing process, I like to leave a wound open to the air overnight, but during the day, it's good to have a little protection, without a bandage.

http://www.amazon.com/New-Skin-Liquid-Bandage-Antiseptic-Bottle/dp/B0017JOF86

[Serk]

Now that you're mostly on the mend I don't feel TOO morbid for asking - did you find the bullet itself? Can we get some pics of it too?

And specs? FMJ, Hollowpoint, etc?

Thanks for being willing to share your experience on this..... adventure... so we can all gain some wisdom without needing the pain attached to it!

[czuch]

You're a brave man coming on here and relating the experience. This is the first I've seen it.
That magazine,slide,slide slide cycle can be a tough one.
They are truly always loaded and ready to rock.
Looks real good for just a few weeks though.
Valkyrie therapy sounds like the perfect prescription.
A friend's Dad did exactly that with a .45 when we were kids. He was in the garage and hit a 4 gang electric box. I had never really heard a gun go off and just about crappped my spleen.
The sparks started some rags and he was FREAKING out as we pushed the three Modet T,s outside.
Lee's dad was a Master Seargent Three war guy. He was pissed for weeks.

[Chrisj CMA]

Now that you're mostly on the mend I don't feel TOO morbid for asking - did you find the bullet itself? Can we get some pics of it too?

And specs? FMJ, Hollowpoint, etc?

Thanks for being willing to share your experience on this..... adventure... so we can all gain some wisdom without needing the pain attached to it!

There is a pic of the bullet back there on the post.  It was (is) a hollow point, and it opened fully.  Ouch

[Chrisj CMA]

If you'd like to sort of seal that up without wearing a bandage, I've used some of this liquid skin before.  It wears off over time.  At some point in the healing process, I like to leave a wound open to the air overnight, but during the day, it's good to have a little protection, without a bandage.

http://www.amazon.com/New-Skin-Liquid-Bandage-Antiseptic-Bottle/dp/B0017JOF86
It's sealed good enough naturally, but thanks

[DirtyDan]

Now that you're mostly on the mend I don't feel TOO morbid for asking - did you find the bullet itself? Can we get some pics of it too?

And specs? FMJ, Hollowpoint, etc?

Thanks for being willing to share your experience on this..... adventure... so we can all gain some wisdom without needing the pain attached to it!

There is a pic of the bullet back there on the post.  It was (is) a hollow point, and it opened fully.  Ouch

forgive me ahead of time......

if the hollow point opened fully and you finger is still attached you might want to rethink its defence value.

or rethink the use of hollow points for THAT gun, maybe stick to plinking with it

dan

[Serk]

D'oh, didn't put 2 and 2 together, I saw the bullet on the first page, but didn't realize it was THE bullet...

And yeah, it did expand nicely! OUCH!

[Chrisj CMA]

Now that you're mostly on the mend I don't feel TOO morbid for asking - did you find the bullet itself? Can we get some pics of it too?

And specs? FMJ, Hollowpoint, etc?

Thanks for being willing to share your experience on this..... adventure... so we can all gain some wisdom without needing the pain attached to it!

There is a pic of the bullet back there on the post.  It was (is) a hollow point, and it opened fully.  Ouch

forgive me ahead of time......

if the hollow point opened fully and you finger is still attached you might want to rethink its defence value.

or rethink the use of hollow points for THAT gun, maybe stick to plinking with it

dan

Dan I was doing a final cleaning before putting that thing away.  Yes it's almost useless.  In fact I just said "If you shoot someone with a. 25 and they find out about it, they won't be very happy."  Then BOOM.....


You know the rest

[Chrisj CMA]

I'm waiting to be called back for my first torture session at physical (occupational) therapy.  I told Judy, if I still feel like going for a ride after they do what they are going to do..... Them I count that READY to go for my first ride in over five weeks.

We shall see!

[Chrisj CMA]

Just had my first ride for 2016.  Today is the day I stop being a patient and get back to living!!!


Yes, It was wonderful

[DirtyDan]

my physical therapy on my arm is making progress

painful

but progress

dan

[Chrisj CMA]

my physical therapy on my arm is making progress

painful

but progress

dan

No pain no gain as they say.  Hang in there buddy

[firea100]

I went with my wife to a shooting range on Sunday. We took a .38 special 5 shot revolver. Friends brought several different pieces. It was my wife's first time handling a firearm. She did fine. I on the other hand had an issue. As I was on our Sheriff's Maine Divisin (some 20 years ago) I was somewhat comfortable with an automatic, slide action gun.  I once owned a S&W 5903. As we were trying the different pieces our friend had, I chose to use one of the auto, slide action ones. I only put one round in the magazine, just to try it out. My grip on the piece (right handed) was comfortable. I gripped my right hand with my left, aimed and fired. Immediatly, something didn't feel right. I looked down at my hand and saw most all of the guns on the table in front of me full of blood! My left thumb was up too high on the stock and in the way of the slide as it was ejecting the spent shell. Not only did I tear open my knuckle, I nicked an artery!! It was squirting pretty good until I put direct pressure on it. So off we go to the E.R.  I was embarrassed until the triage tech showed me his scar! Same problem! I looked up a pic of the 5903 I once owned as realized that it had a protrusion below the hammer, thus keeping you from doing what I did. Our friend texted a pic of the piece that I fired and sure enough it didn't have the protrusion to protect my thumb! So I understand how you feel. I thought I'd share my story so maybe someone would learn something from it. Hope it helps! Up to that point, wife was pretty impressed with my groupings!!

Larry in East china

[Chrisj CMA]

Sorry to hear of your accident, hope you heal fast.  My finger is coming along slowly but there is progress

[saddlesore]

  I don't mean to hi-jack this thread but it is directly related.  I've been kicking around the idea of getting a firearm myself but after reading the stories on this thread I am turning away from that idea.
  Many people on this board are experienced gun owners. Some cops or members of the armed forces or at least used to be.  If I wanted a honest opinion about guns you would be the people I'd want to talk to.
  Being experienced and responsible gun owners what can you say when you have an accident like you're bringing up here? 
  I'm not all that experienced with firearms and I'd hate to think what I might do if I  got a gun.

[cookiedough]

Looks like the finger is healing very well,  but to me, the top part of the finger above the injury looks crooked to the left, agree or not?


As far as a new gun owner,  take a safety course or get to know someone who is safety conscious to go shooting with before you buy a gun.   A .22 caliber is a good cheap gun to plink with.  Don't go with someone like, at the time, some 30 years ago when my brother went out pheasant hunting with his buddy in his high school class and told him to walk ahead of him.  BANG,  OUCH, his buddy shot him in the back from afar (30 yards away) with around 7 shot 12 gauge which put a STING on his backside for sure.  Stupid joke/prank to play on my brother who could have turned around at the last minute and lost an eye for sure. 

[Jess from VA]

Saddlesore, a firearm is just a tool.  Yes, one that can inflict great injury, but with reasonable care and a little training, nothing to worry about.  Knives, axes, hammers, power tools and equipment, home electrical work, garage door springs, cars and bikes can all hurt you badly too, if you don't know what you're doing, pay attention, and act reasonably.

I've been hit with the slide on an auto pistol before, but never had the kind of wound described above.  A beaver-tail grip goes a long way to preventing this, and some instruction, and practice.  And I think rookies should always start with a revolver before graduating to an auto (semiauto) (for multiple reasons, including safety).  

Truthfully, the greater risk from firearms is not hurting yourself, but hurting others.  There are three or four principle rules of safe firearms use, and if you learn them and follow them religiously, they are safer than motorcycles IMHO.  I also strongly believe that anyone wanting to get into firearms needs to find an experienced mentor who will stick with them during their apprenticeship.  With experience, training, and practice comes reliable, safe handling and shooting.  The emotion we seek is respect, not fear.

Here they are:    http://training.nra.org/nra-gun-safety-rules.aspx

I wish there were only three or four safety rules for motorcycles.    

[FryeVRCCDS0067]

Saddlesore, a firearm is just a tool.  Yes, one that can inflict great injury, but with reasonable care and a little training, nothing to worry about.  Knives, axes, hammers, power tools and equipment, home electrical work, garage door springs, cars and bikes can all hurt you badly too, if you don't know what you're doing, pay attention, and act reasonably.

I've been hit with the slide on an auto pistol before, but never had the kind of wound described above.  A beaver-tail grip goes a long way to preventing this, and some instruction, and practice.  And I think rookies should always start with a revolver before graduating to an auto (semiauto) (for multiple reasons, including safety).  

Truthfully, the greater risk from firearms is not hurting yourself, but hurting others.  There are three or four principle rules of safe firearms use, and if you learn them and follow them religiously, they are safer than motorcycles IMHO.  I also strongly believe that anyone wanting to get into firearms needs to find an experienced mentor who will stick with them during their apprenticeship.  With experience, training, and practice comes reliable, safe handling and shooting.  The emotion we seek is respect, not fear.

Here they are:    http://training.nra.org/nra-gun-safety-rules.aspx

I wish there were only three or four safety rules for motorcycles.    

Well said.

[Chrisj CMA]

Looks like the finger is healing very well,  but to me, the top part of the finger above the injury looks crooked to the left, agree or not?


As far as a new gun owner,  take a safety course or get to know someone who is safety conscious to go shooting with before you buy a gun.   A .22 caliber is a good cheap gun to plink with.  Don't go with someone like, at the time, some 30 years ago when my brother went out pheasant hunting with his buddy in his high school class and told him to walk ahead of him.  BANG,  OUCH, his buddy shot him in the back from afar (30 yards away) with around 7 shot 12 gauge which put a STING on his backside for sure.  Stupid joke/prank to play on my brother who could have turned around at the last minute and lost an eye for sure.  

Oh, it will be crooked...long story.  Between this incident and past injuries, I'll be happy if it just bends all the way (or near)

[Chrisj CMA]

Big day yesterday.  My Dr released me from all splinting, buddy taping... No restrictions.  I even asked him about shooting the BIG gun, he said "yes".  A little crooked, very stiff, but the real therapy starts tomorrow.  Ouch for sure.

Even worked on a friend's Valkyrie today.  Now it's Valkyrie related.

[Serk]

Glad to hear and see it, looks MOSTLY back to normal...

[Chrisj CMA]

Glad to hear and see it, looks MOSTLY back to normal...

Thanks Serk.  I can't wait to see if the new grip procedure works on the S&W 500.  Can the finger take the recoil?  I guess we will find out!