Bought it preowned. It's a gen 3 and well used. I was getting falilures to feed with both ball and hallowpts. A nice tap on the mag sends the round into the chamber. It also goes into batery when inserting a new mag without hiting the slide release. I wood like to know if anyone else has experience with the same issues, and what caused it or fixed? I have already had a glock armorer polish the ramp, the triger linkage, and the all the normal parts and replaced a wareing slide release. I'm useing 357 and 40 mags all react the same. the next thing i think i will try to change is the mag release. i supose it's possible that it has worn to a point that the mag does not reach its max height, thus not feeding properly. the other solution i thought might work is a new mag follower. one that forces the necked down rounds in a more nose up position. any advice would be apriciated. i would like to put this pistol in use as a home defence gun and possibley a future cc gun.
2007-12-25 16:56:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Other - Outdoor Recreation
I bought used and the shop coulden't find the mags so i bought 3 new ones. 2 are 40 cal's and one is a 357 sig. only diference is the stamp on the fallower. the failures occure on all three. I will change the mag release next if that doesent work ill send it back to glock.
2007-12-27 15:30:32 · update #1
It sounds like you need might need a new magazine or mag release (try the new magazine first). Don't bother with a new magazine spring or follower.if a new magazine doesn't cause the cycle to work safely after you have already taken it to an armorer then it would be wise to contact Glock inc. for inspection and repairs.After trying above remedies and gun action is still not rectified take the gun out of commission until repaired to avoid dangerous situation.Only use a gun for self defense that is 100 % reliable in operation after 300 rounds discharged. hope this helps.
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contact glock@ 1(770)432-1202 smyrna,georgia
after reading addtional details i would advice you to send the firearm to Glock Inc. i know it is a hassel to pack and send your firearm, but it will be the next course of action that would remedy your problem.upon arrival Glock will update any parts of the gun that are needed and repair your firearm most times free of charge, but if not they will contact you for pre -authorization on any pending work that will not be handled free of charge. Send a note stating problems with the gun and a copy of any repair bill from the glock armorer. i know it is a long shot but they just might reimburse you for the costs accrued but then again i wouldn't hold my breath. You have went above and beyond the call of duty, let them repair it.
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Practice firing your weapon at night to accustom yourself to the muzzle flash because unless you obtain and use reduced flash ammo from high end makers there will be plenty of it and of course use ear protection.buy some dummy rounds and practise clearence drills just incase there is a misfire or a stovepipe jam. Remember practise with a purpose and not to just waste copper. have fun. 12/27/07
2007-12-26 06:16:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How old are the mags....
So things to check:
You may wish to check that the springs are engaging the follower properly, past owner may have not reassembled them right.
You could also go to a new + power mag spring.
As you said, take a look at the mag release to see if it has abnormal wear. But that is very uncommon...
2007-12-27 01:29:14 · answer #2 · answered by Jon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In continual failure feeds the first thing to try is a new mag.
2007-12-26 01:01:18 · answer #3 · answered by Brad B 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Revolvers don't have failure to feed problems. Better six full power.357 MAGNUM rounds that go bang with every pull of the trigger than ten light loaded magnum imitators in a fancy pants flatgun that won't feed reliably.
Doc
2007-12-26 01:15:11 · answer #4 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋