Well, the Gen 1 - 3 .40 S&W Glock's didn't explode (OK, some did, but that's not the point), but the reason there was a Gen 4 Glock was to fix problems with the .40 S&W models.Glock apparently wasn't happy with the durability of the early .40S&W Glocks so they went to the 3 pin frames. But even the 2 pin .40S&W Glocks did ok.
Glock apparently wasn't happy with the durability of the early .40S&W Glocks so they went to the 3 pin frames. But even the 2 pin .40S&W Glocks did ok.
Higher pressure compared to what?the higher pressure 40 cal?
Is there +P .40S&W ammo?I have a 1st gen MDl 23. I have close to 20k rounds through it.+ +P rounds probably less than 100.
Is there +P .40S&W ammo?
Yes. The slide moves fast, that makes it fast wear.Do either one of these have a history of catastrophic failures or fast wear in the higher pressure 40 cal?
I haven't seen any in a store in a long time. Corbon was the brand I used. Which was about 25 years ago.
Well, the Gen 1 - 3 .40 S&W Glock's didn't explode (OK, some did, but that's not the point), but the reason there was a Gen 4 Glock was to fix problems with the .40 S&W models.
Glock is still searching for something to make their .40 S&W guns work as well as their 9mm guns. We'll see if the Gen 5 has the correct answer.
Not catastrophic in the sense that they'll blow apart the slide/frame like some earlier models, but I wouldn't advise installing a weapon light onto the rails if reliable function is a priority...it strengthens the frame and reduces it's flexDo either one of these have a history of catastrophic failures or fast wear in the higher pressure 40 cal?
It was a new recoil spring. If a person keeps up with their recoil spring replacement cycle--every 3K rounds for a pre-gen 4 Glock in .40S&W or .357SIG, they should be fine.but the reason there was a Gen 4 Glock was to fix problems with the .40 S&W models.
Maybe. They didn't really come out and say why. Let's say it was for both, just to be safe.Wasn't that done mostly because of the Glocks in 357 SIG? As far as I remember, it was okay to convert a three pin G23 to 357 SIG but not an older 2 pin frame.
The pre-gen 4 Glocks in .357SIG and .40S&W do ok if you keep up with the recoil springs and don't let them get old. The 2 pin Glocks in those calibers are prone to faster wear, primarily to the locking block, as I understand it, but they will still hold up to a lot of shooting.Most of my glocks are 3 pin gen 2’s and they perform as well or better than the 3’s, 4’s, or 5’s.
That's not the issue. If you are going to use it with the light attached for self-defense you NEED to practice with it at the range. Some of the earlier Glocks can have reliability issues with lights attached. You want to find out at the range if yours is one. The fix is simple--different magazine springs.I do have a light on the rail so probably will leave it on. I don't range practice with the it attached so flex probably is no issue.
Got The 27 along with a Lone wolf 9MM barrel. The Both shoot extremely well. Only thing Is I had to buy 26 Mags to get the 9MM barrel to run reliably.I have a Gen 3 Glock 22 and Gen 3 27 both in 40 cal. Do either one of these have a history of catastrophic failures or fast wear in the higher pressure 40 cal? I have Wolf 9mm barrels and mags for both but keep going back to the larger cal.
I think you mis-understood the issue...maybe I didn't explain it in enough depth.I do have a light on the rail so probably will leave it on. I don't range practice with the it attached so flex probably is no issue.
I've never been a .40 guy. I used to actually dislike it and thought it was a useless in-between cartridge but have since come around. I was very tempted to buy one when I was seeing them go for $250 at my LGS. I was going to convert it to have both .40 along with my 9mm's, but I never jumped on it. I should have.I have a Glock 22 that was a LE turn-in. It had some holster wear, and some noticeable but mild internal wear.
I don't know how much it was shot. I'd guess not a whole lot, but not barely at all, either.
I've shot it quite a bit in the 3-4 years I've had it.
It still functions perfectly, just like the day I got it.
I have a 9mm barrel and mag for it, but the 40 caliber ammo is more fun to shoot.
I'm guessing I will give out before it does.
It was a ridiculous deal, too, like $300 OTD with the box and 2-3 extra mags.
Did you swap the extractor and ejector as well in your 27 to 9mm conversion? Will it run reliably with just a barrel and mag swap?Got The 27 along with a Lone wolf 9MM barrel. The Both shoot extremely well. Only thing Is I had to buy 26 Mags to get the 9MM barrel to run reliably.