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Sidearms & Scatterguns Glocks Work. Period. End of Story.
- Thread starter Centuriator
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The 1911 I own is the Springfield Armory GI edition (purchased around 2010). Its seriously old-school. Plain-jane everything, parkerized finish and wood grips. I bought it because it reminds me of watching old John Wayne war moves with my dad when I was a kid. I still shoot it every now and then but its much more of a "heritage" piece to me. I'll stick to my Glock's for defensive purposes.
Comparing Glocks to 1911's is like comparing apples to oranges. I've owned 1911's for years. I'm in to multigun heavy irons class and I shoot boatloads of .45 ACP in 1911's. But, my carry gun is a Glock 23 in 40 SW simply because it's the perfect carry gun for me. It's the perfect size. It feels great in my hand and points well. It's plenty accurate. I've fired it enough the trigger is really smooth. It's much lighter than a 1911 and even after much neglect it still flawlessly shoots all 13 rounds in the magazine every time. It just is what it is. If Colt made a Glock, I would buy it in a minute. But, they didn't.
Dear Centurianator,
Please post more videos of you shooting a sidearm since you are apparently quite the SME on the subject.
Sincerely,
TG
Please post more videos of you shooting a sidearm since you are apparently quite the SME on the subject.
Sincerely,
TG
I haven't shot mine enough to experience it.Documentation please....Internet "I've heard" and "apparently there've been..." don't cut it on such a highly professional and intelligent forum as this one.
Have you, personally, experienced this?
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Here's a recent pic from a local forum. Not a real close up, unfortunately.
25 year old Gen2 (frame replaced previously), no recollection of round count.
Apparently, the dealer remembered a couple of similar cases since 1988.
Another forum member says his Gen2 slide did the same thing after 40k rounds.
Pretty interesting. I've seen (and owned) some high round-count Glocks (all Gen 2 - mid to late 90s time frame) without that kind of problem but obviously its been an issue for some. I'm a bit curious if its a Gen 2 issue or something more prevalent.
There was a mention (guess) about Glocks from some certain time period. Also a mention of them breaking somewhere in the front end - but also a second comment that said it broke just like the one in the photo, and it was first noticed when hits started drifting to the left.
One comment said that the locking block of the barrel on old 9mm Glocks was hitting the slide hard in that area. Gen3 had something changed, which rectified it.
One comment said that the locking block of the barrel on old 9mm Glocks was hitting the slide hard in that area. Gen3 had something changed, which rectified it.
I hate that I shoot Glocks so well because I am not a fanboy but they simply work. They can be found anywhere, the aftermarket is insane, each generation complements those before them and the mags are simply affordable. I find them ugly, but so ugly that they are kind of attractive in a weird kind of way. I have tried many other makes over the years, I was a big HK fan boy for a while and more recently I thought the FN509 would be the answer, but at the end of the day they had more cons than the Glocks and that just doesn't add up for me personally. It's Glock for this guy, all the way.
Glocks are ok but hardly perfect. I'm not a hater, as I've owned and carried a G36 for 19 years with no problems but others have had problems. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=glock+failure
Every single platform and generation of said platforms out there has their share of issues. Most are fantastic in their own right, so pick your poison and enjoy.
They work...no better than many other guns on the market. I don't care for OVER THE TOP fan-boy marketing statements. It's a good gun for many people. The numbers show that the CZ75 is the MOST combat tested, proven firearm around the world. I would guess 1911 have been the longest running production 'battle proven' handgun. If you like glocks and want your friends to buy glocks because you have glocks...whatever.
Get the gun that fits the shooters hand and suits their needs. Military has not been a fan of plastic guns and plastic magazines.
"Military has not been a fan of plastic guns and plastic magazines."
Except when they are. And the Glock does not have a "plastic magazine." The Glock OEM magazine is the most rugged magazine on the market. Metal encased in polymer.
But thanks for not being bothered with facts.
Except when they are. And the Glock does not have a "plastic magazine." The Glock OEM magazine is the most rugged magazine on the market. Metal encased in polymer.
But thanks for not being bothered with facts.
while i have nothing against glocks , do not all guns work? I have never purchases on knowing it would not work or be dependable its something they all should do and do well . not really a selling point if ever gun made is supposed to do that same thing every time you pull the trigger you are supposed to hear a click or bang if they are loaded . If the did not I surely would want a refund . Now how well they function or feel to everyone is up to the buyer , I like em but i like almost every gun I have ever fired with some exception .
Well, obviously, it is because Glocks are crap, particularly the Gen 5. You just proved it. Well done.
Inorite. I won. I actually don't understand it. The thing eats everything else, and the Asym stuff is probably the highest quality ammo around.Well, obviously, it is because Glocks are crap, particularly the Gen 5. You just proved it. Well done.
Thats just it...you did not make a point that contributes to anything at all, period. You like Glocks and say stupid shit to back it up. You deserve to get trolled and laughed at. You give shitty advise to someone wanting to buy a pistol. You posted BS facts and let us all know your opinion. You do not need to keep repeating it or defending it. I know, I know...its the best hand gun in Call of Duty.
Plastic sights, plastic frame, plastic trigger, plastic magazine...just like your Barbie dolls little buddy.
Why did you put your Glock in a microwave oven? LOL
FWIW...
www.ballisticmag.com
Glock 17 Survives 18-Year, 250,000-Round Torture Test Including 6 Months in Ocean
The following Glock torture test piece was written in 2007. It's been sitting in our archives and we thought it
www.ballisticmag.com
Here's a Pinterest page dedicated to weapons that mechanically broke/failed.
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Catastrophic gun failures
Jun 22, 2020 - Explore David Peters's board "Catastrophic gun failures" on Pinterest. See more ideas about guns, hand guns, firearms.
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SPAM by definition and capability is meat.
In all sorts of circumstances it will provide a human with all the benefits meat provides the human body.
Me personally though......SPAM doesnt make it on to my shopping list or stir my desires.
In all sorts of circumstances it will provide a human with all the benefits meat provides the human body.
Me personally though......SPAM doesnt make it on to my shopping list or stir my desires.
The only organized group that are fans of the Glock are these guys. Anyone that supports 2A is good in my book...
Lots of Glock bashing in here. I'd love to know what you all think is so much better, especially when an overwhelming majority of the market are plastic handguns modeled after or similar to the Glock. I don't think that Glocks are the best thing ever, like most they have their fair share of issues, but I'm also aware of the fact that a lot of other makes continue to try and beat Glock at their own game and fall short. Like them or not, they will continue to be the number one plastic fantastic pocket rocket.
I don’t think it’s “Glock bashing.”
I think many simply find fascination with a cheaply made plastic object curious. Like posting a thread about the cheap rubber mat that fits in the bed of a pickup to keep things from sliding around. They work period. So what?
I think many simply find fascination with a cheaply made plastic object curious. Like posting a thread about the cheap rubber mat that fits in the bed of a pickup to keep things from sliding around. They work period. So what?
...and from the people who brought you Wu Flu -- China Grock (Gen 3 grip dimensions with Gen 4 texture):
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Wow! You guys are still going on about this? Over a year, and 12 pages, and the guys who like Glocks still like'em, and the ones who don't still don't. Congratulations.....................you're still right where you started.
Dafuq happened to the one on the top??? IED blast? Fire? FNG temper tantrum with an oxyacetylene torch?
What's funny is the fact that glock fanboys are so insecure they constantly seek to justify their choice.Wow! You guys are still going on about this? Over a year, and 12 pages, and the guys who like Glocks still like'em, and the ones who don't still don't. Congratulations.....................you're still right where you started.
How do you know someone is a vegan?
Just wait, they'll tell you with an air of superiority.
How do you know someone owns a glock?
Just wait, they'll tell you with an air of superiority.
Glock 19 Gen 4 Review After 80,000 Rounds – Eagle Gun Range
Glock 19 Review of the Gen 4. I find the Glock 19 a joy. I've put more than 80k rounds through my Glock 19. It's my standard to measure shooting all pistols.
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Why the FBI went back to 9mm and Glock Gen 5 handguns:
The FBI has selected Glock Gen 5 handguns in 9mm as their service weapon. There has been much speculation about the reasons for their caliber change. There is a short answer, science. The did the research and they did the math.
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The FBI has selected Glock Gen 5 handguns in 9mm as their service weapon. There has been much speculation about the reasons for their caliber change. There is a short answer, science. The did the research and they did the math.
The Reasons Why FBI Went Back to 9mm
The FBI has selected Glock Gen 5 handguns in 9mm as their service weapon. There has been much speculation about the reasons for their caliber change.
sofrep.com
Glock 19 Gen 4 Review After 80,000 Rounds – Eagle Gun Range
Glock 19 Review of the Gen 4. I find the Glock 19 a joy. I've put more than 80k rounds through my Glock 19. It's my standard to measure shooting all pistols.
1. He didn't even do the microwave test...
2. He used 2 Glocks...obvious click bait
3. Obvious FanBoy with all the biased...its Perfect, its Perfect talk
4. Zero malfunctions...but the ones that he did not count were not the guns fault...ah OK
5. I don't like guys named Andy...bad memories of the movie Toy Story and the punk kid that did not take care of his toys
6. Why did they make a Gen 5 if the 4 was so perfect?
7. Why did he modify a perfect gun design?
8. I bet he's wearing a Glock hat and I'm a Glock Gal T-shirt
9. Appendix carry...ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!!!
10. This has become my favorite thread of the week...I'm not always negative
*FULL DISCLOSURE* I am not sponsored by any other gun manufacturer to bitch slap Glock talk...I do own 2 Glocks (19G3 and 43) and a Mok-Glock. I do like them...but I do not carry them appendix either.
AIWB=Aiming Into Weiner and Balls.
I prefer the P220 series Sigs over anything else. Never had any type of failure with one, I prefer carrying with a decocker only, and while the triggers aren't 1911 triggers they are worlds better than any Glock trigger-aftermarket or otherwise.
FWIW I have had malfunctions with a Glock; BTF/weak ejection that caused an empty casing to do a backflip back into the ejection port and keep the slide from going into battery.
Oddly enough, I've had that happen in every pistol I own except the Glock. I think that depends too much upon ammo and not the gun.
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