Recent content by rauchman

Yes, you can dry fire a Glock, as you can dry fire just about all pistols. Some words of caution.... Use some form of snap cap. I know Glock originally said that snap caps were not required on their pistols. Having destroyed a Gen2 G19 slide from excessive dry firing w/out snap caps, I...

SIG, Beretta (92 series), HK, & Glock would be my choices. I have a couple of M&P's, just not enough rounds on them to say, yes, I consider these pistols reliable. From all indications so far though, they seem good to go. I've had an XD9 Tactical and XD45 Tactical. I sold both, but not due...

I've owned and sold both an XD45 Tacitical and XD9 Tactical. I liked having the grip safety, however, I have many other pistols that don't have the grip safety. It wouldn't be a deal breaker for me either way. I know many find the idea of a grip safety anathema, but I don't think it's a bad...

Congratulations!!!! I just picked up a used one, minus thumb safety and night sights, myself 2 days ago. I also have an M&P40 to compare to. I like the fit of the .45 frame better for my hands. I wear a size L-XL in gloves. The pistol holds very still during the trigger pull when dry...

Curious as to what level of accuracy you're looking for? I'm able to obtain 2.5"-3.0" 5 rnd groups at 25 yards on a good day on a G19, G17. I know Todd Green at pistol-training.com was able to produce sub 2" groups on a Gen4 G17. I find myself as being the limitation on accuracy on a Glock.

I own a Gen2 G19, Gen3 G19, Gen4 G23 and M&P40 w/ factory 9mm barrel. I like the feel of the M&P, but I shoot the Glocks better. I do my dry fire drills w/the M&P and I do well w/ it. Then I switch to one of the Glocks and the sights DO NOT move at all. You really have to SHOOT THEM...

I bought a Gen4 G23 in Dec. I really like the pistol. I love the new grip dimensions (I don't run a backstrap) and the new texture. I also own a Gen2/3 G19 and a Gen2 G17. My buddy has a Gen2 G23 and my cousin has a Gen3 G23. The Gen4 handles the recoil better than the previous Gen's...

Just turned 41 and 've never been in war. I have to believe though, having lots of bullets that are good to medium range are better than less bullets that go further and weigh more. Of stuff that I currently own.... Lighter stuff... Bushmaster 16" A3 carbine or S&W M&P15T Glock 19 or...

Yes I would, but not all models. I've had a G22 and didn't like it. However, the Gen 4 G22's are supposed to address any drawbacks that I saw in the G22. Regardless, I'm not big on the .40 models. I would buy any 9mm or .45 though. The 10mm sounds interesting as well. I currently have 2...

Wow, nice shooting. I'm glad you found a platform that works for you. For me, the Glocks work pretty well. I have a G17 and 2 G19's that I like a lot. I recently had an opportunity to shoot a G26, and like you w/ your XD's, I was amazed at how well the smaller variants can shoot. How is...

My apologies for not getting back on this. Yes, Glock did right by me. I had to send them the pistol, and pay for shipping out there $50, but Glock did send the gun back to me w/ a new slide. They moved the night sights over from the old slide to the new slide. I now do use Snap Caps as I...

My buddy and I both have W. German P226's and he also has the P229 in .40 and a P228. My cousin has the P229 in 9mm w/ Hogue grip. Let me start by saying that I do think the P226 is arguably the best fullsize DA/SA combat 9mm out there. Ok, having said that... As mentioned, I've only shot...

Greetings, I s/w Glock cust serv today. They are going to fix, rather give, me a new slide. The person I s/w seemed to know of this problem and right off the bat, mentioned that this gun probably had a lot of dry fires. I mentioned that the manual says it's ok to dry fire and he acknowledged...

Does anyone know if this is only in certain generation guns, serial #'s, year of manufacturer? I'm not positive, but it seems that every Glock mentioned here, is either a 1st or 2nd gen gun. Are there examples of this problem in 3rd+ gen guns? I've never heard of this happening on other...

Count me among the victims. I have a 2nd gen G19 serial # series BZK---. I noticed when dry firing a couple of weeks ago, the last trigger pull felt different. Tried racking the slide and the slide would only go back about 1/4". Was able to field strip the gun but the barrel wouldn't come...