Is a Glock a good handgun?

Question

I bought a glock 22 (3rd generation, newest model) after doing extensive research on it. I have been fully satisfied with it and I have heard that it is a fantastic weapon that is nearly indestructable and will few faults, if any. Is this true? Are there any COMMON problems with the gun? Someone mentioned that a cop's gun blew up, but I believe any gun can malfunction if cared for improperly.

Answer 1

Glocks are great guns and only have a few faults. Glocks are made with very loose tolerances which makes then really reliable but they didn't support the chamber enough (especially on the .40's) and that's what sometimes causes the infamous "glock kaboom" which happens when people shoot hot loads through their glock. The case basically bulges to much inside the chamber and blows up in the gun. That can be avoided by purchasing an after market barrel (kkm, bar-sto and others) but isn't necessary unless you are double charging your 40.s for competition and isn't recommended for a self defense gun. You should also never shoot non jacketed lead bullets out of your Glock cause it can also cause it to blow up.
Glock uses the same guide rod and recoil spring in the .40's as they do in the 9mm so they should be changed after every 3000 rounds. The factory glock "s" style trigger spring has been known to break when left ****** for long periods of time. The ny1 and ny2 springs are stronger but also yield a stronger trigger pull weight (8lbs for the ny1 and 12lbs for the ny2 with stadard 5lb connector) Last but not least the mag springs should be replaced by wolf or ismi springs if you are planning on leaving the mags loaded for long periods of time cause the factory ones tend to fail. Other then that the guns are great I own several. If you have any other questions feel free to email me.

Answer 2

Not knowing the details on the one that blew up, the only problems Ive heard of is ammo related. If using reloaded ammo you need to get a after market barrel that has a supported chamber, my match gun is a model 35 and I installed a bar-stol match barrel just for this purpose. You should not shoot any thing that is not jacketed due to the polygonal rifling and I would caution using reloads due to the chamber not being fully-supported. If you are using factory ammo you will never have any problems.

I am issued a Glock 22 at work and our qualification scores department wide increased. we had been using a S&W 4006 prior to the Glock and it had the double action first pull and single action after that until de-******. I believe this was the main reason the score improved for us.
Three years ago we received a warning not to shoot Wolf brand ammo due to someone having a ammo related problem. The issued was some type of rupture but the didn't give any details. If researched it would more than likely turn out to be a squib load (where there is not enough powder, or none at all, in the cartridge case causing a bullet to become lodged in the barrel) was fired and a second round was then fired, causing a over pressure and barrel and or frame rupture.If that was the case, it could have happened in any firearm.

The Glock 22 is a great gun and one I depend on, it will serve you well!

Answer 3

Glock is a great gun! Consistent trigger, simple, reliable, easy to clean and works even when you don't clean it! (But you really should clean guns... )

They have a low bore axis which reduces recoil, great trigger reset which makes follow up shots fast and high capacity.

The "unsupported chamber" refers to the area of the barrel in which the bullet cartridge fits. The chamber is not unsupported but less supported than some other guns manufacturers chamber's to increase reliability during feeding (when a bukket keaves the magazine and is fed into the chamber). This is the same thing as polishing the feed ramp on a custom 1911 .45 ACP or any other gun.

Many guns besides Glocks have "Ka-Boom"ed. Any gun that has a cartridge loaded to a higher than safe limit runs the possibility of detonating and not being contained by the walls of the barrel. This usually happens when reloads are used. The person reloading accidentally putd twice the amount of powder into a cartridge case than the amount they expect.

This is why it is so important to use factory ammo and if you are reloading realize the risk that it presents. I would stay away from Gun show reloads, the bulk packages you get of bullets for cheap from some guy at the show. You never know how careful he was...

There is also another reason for Ka-Booms. With cases that are reloaded multiple times the brass becomes stretched and weak. If you are using a factory Glock barrel the less supported chamber allows more stress on the back edge of the case. Over multiple reloads this case will give way and could cause a KaBoom.

So use factory ammo. Or use an after market barrel (they can be had as little as $100) and you can reload.

I have had a Glock 19 for well over 9 years. I have had times in my life where I shot 300 rounds every two weeks through it. I bought it used form a Police Officer. I sold it recently to my buddy! He still shoots it and I got one with the light rail! Plus my wife liked the green frame versus the black frame.

That gun will outlast you. It will always work, it will deliver a very 15+1 very capable bullets, it will deliver them to where ever the sights are aligned, and it will pop right back on target with a short reset ready to fire again.

Answer 4

I live in alaska and legally I can carry a concealed weapon and if someone breaks in my home God help them because Death will loom. better the perv than me and my family. I own a Glock and it is one of the best handguns that a small housewife can use to protect the family. I carry in a holster on my belt and dont feel pity for the dead person who wants to rob me. Besides I live in Bear country and the bears are not a problem. I have had many moose and bear encounters and those critters never bothered me because animals know i am not a threat. If you visit eat well before the hike and only carry water, a bbq is a dinner invitation for bears and they have been here before we intruded on their land. Ask any Inupiat Indian and they will give good advice. Any way 15 years here and I love this land , I am part Celt and Indian

Answer 5

I believe that if you read the Glock owner's manual, it says to not shoot all lead bullet type ammunition - just jacketed bullets. Long ago, Glock owners that ignored that limitation had difficulties. Lead would build up in the leade part of the chamber eventually causing a failure to properly feed or worse, excessive chamber pressures upon firing.

Answer 6

Glocks are my personal choice I own a 21 and I havent exp any problems with it yet.As for the cops gun blowing up a number of thins could of happend bad ammow,somthing could have been stuck in barrel.No there is no common problems with glocks.

Answer 7

I own 3 Glocks, 9mm, .40cal and a .45 cal. My 9mm Model I7 I have shot over 2000 rounds before even cleaning it without any malfunctions. Glocks are excellent pistols.

Answer 8

One thing to be aware of is Glock chamber mouths are slightly oversized, which can cause a catastrophic failure with some ammunition both factory and reloaded.

Answer 9

Well made but I wouldn't buy another one. I hated the one I had. The only firearm I've ever sold that I've never regretted selling.

Answer 10

I would worry more about how the trigger feels in live fire (not dry fire) than anyhting else. All that Kaboom nonsense came from reloads and some ammo that was specifically marketed to the police.