Glock question
i have never owned a glock but am thinking of buying one in 9mm.What is the difference in the Generations things.I see them advertised using the different generations.
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okay, so i havent fired my new glock yet, but upon working rounds in and out of the action, i notice burrs being created on the edges of the casings, and a corresponding scratch down to the bottom of each case. an intersting note is that the burrs are at a slight angle, perhaps 10 or 15 degrees. whats causing these burrs? is this something i should get looked at? or am i just being "@nal retentive"? thank you in advance for your comments and advice. 0 -
There is some truth to that statement. Some of the earlier production Glocks had overly generous chamber dimensions. Supposedly the recent production ones have tightened chamber tolerances. You can get around this by getting a aftermarket stainless barrel with cut rifling from Lone Wolf for $100. These have relatively tight chambers, lot better then the early Glocks anyway. 0 -
It is all a matter of degrees because of the need for a feed ramp in most all semi auto pistols the chamber is not supporting the cartridge case near where the web and head of the case is on the bottom of the round as far back as on the top of the round.Grip angle also affects the amount of feed ramp is needed the Glock design is more then most . Every semi auto has a disconnector this prevents the pistol from firing when the slide is not FULLY closed the glock design SEEMS to have more tolerance in this are then most other designs so the pistol is slighty more prone to fire even if the slide is slightly away from fully closed . Now you have a 40 S&W this cartridge is very short and has VERY little empty air space when loaded and is loaded to higher pressures then many other cartridges. SO you be the judge. Will ever 40 S&W reloaded case used in a Glock BLOW UP NO but is there more of a chance that one MAY IMHO YES YMMVt 0 -
I've shot many a thousands of rounds through my glocks, a good number of them reloads. I've never had that problem. Not only that, you can physically measure it.
Take an unfired case, mic it ten ways to Sunday, every dimension. Take a factory load, and fire them 1-2 through the gun. You will not find any significant difference.
My call is false based on personal extensive experience. Especially when your talking about a 40. By default it's generation two.
quote:Originally posted by 5mmgunguy
My son bought a Glock in 40 S&W. I was talking to a friend at the range that said Glocks do not support the bottom of the case well enough and that reloading cases fired in a Glock could result in case failure. True?0 -
Yes they will go KABOOM with reloads. The state of Missouri used poor judgement and placed the model #22 (.40 cal.) in every institution. It has been a very expensive mistake. They had more than one slide split from the reloads that they were using in training. Glock would not warranty them because new factory ammo was not being used. So to keep the warranty they had to start using the new ammo which greatly outpaced any savings they gained by buying these cheap pistols. As a result many institutions pulled the Glock from the patrol vehicles and stop certifying officers on the gun except for a few groups such as the emergency squad. But that's what happens when you have an accounting department making the decision on what type of handgun should be issued. [V] 0 -
quote:Glock would not warranty them because new factory ammo was not being used.
I have never purchased a new weapon from any manufacturer that the warranty does not explicitly state that firing reloads voids the warranty. It's a liability thing, you see.
I have a 23 that I have put many a reload through. You just have to be sure of your reloads. if you get bad ones, you can get "kabooms" with any weapon.
So, if you don't reload your own, or know someone who does that you trust your life to, I would advise using factory ammo.0 -
The problem with shooting reloads thru a Glock isn't the gun, its the reloader. If you accidentally double powder charge a cartridge, then your gun probably wont be all that forgiving. But thats with any gun.
There are lots of competition shooters who have and continue to reload for their glock with no problems because they are safe, and know what they are doing. For instance when you choose a load recipe you select a powder that allows a charge that typically fills the case as much as possible. This way if you accidentally double charge the case, you know it because it overflows. And if you have ever reloaded, whether single stage or progressive, then you'll understand how easy it is to double a powder charge, or even run out of powder all together and load a buncha squibs. And thats probably even more dangerous. A squib has no powder, and the ignition of the primer will literally kick the bullet half way down the barrel lodging it in place, and if the shooter isn't smart enough to stop and clear the barrel obstruction... KABOOM" there goes his gun.
Glock are safe, there are hundreds of thousands of glocks in the world. Ive been shooting a model 22 since 2001, putting thousands of both factory ammo and reloads. I have friends who have done the same. I've yet to see a KB on a glock in person. I have however seen a KB on a 1911 in person from a bad situation caused by a mistake made by a reloader.0 -
My take on this is that the less-than-fully supported chamber of the Glock and the high operating pressure of the .40SW, combine to make the Glock in 40SW somewhat less forgiving of bad reloads (or worn brass) than other guns.
But can you safely fire reloads through a Glock? Of course you can.0 -
Originally posted by beantownshootah
My take on this is that the less-than-fully supported chamber of the Glock and the high operating pressure of the .40SW, combine to make the Glock in 40SW somewhat less forgiving of bad reloads (or worn brass) than other guns.
But can you safely fire reloads through a Glock? Of course you can.
I agree but when you do use reloads you can expect trouble more than with a better gun such as the sig, Kimber, or a quality wheel gun.0 -
I have three Glocks that I shoot nothing but reloads,never an issue.
Just keep an I out for leading and don't load it to the hill with once fired brass.[:)]0 -
Maybe, but a good friend of mine had his .40 caliber Glock go to pieces while shooting factory Speer ammo. 0
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