Compact Glock - which caliber to get?
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MICHAEL T
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Colt ,Springfield, Kimber ,S&W, Dan Wesson, anything but a Glock
shooter1
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Glock 19 of course! I let mine slip away. Happy with my mdl36 though!
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Quote: "While not addressing the seriousness and/or frequency of the problem, the 9x19 is not plagued by the kaboom issue like the .40 S&W and 357 SIG are."
Kaboom issues?!?! I carry one of those(A G33)!!!!!!!!! need more info on that one.
Kaboom issues?!?! I carry one of those(A G33)!!!!!!!!! need more info on that one.
YammyMonkey
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Looked like you were serious so...
The .40 glocks have a very unsupported bbl which can sometimes lead to a case rupture during firing. Usually does a number on the frame, blows the mag out and generally scares the hell out of those nearby. Haven't heard of anyone actually being hurt by one (yet.)
From what I've seen the problem is typically with slightly over-spec ammo, even factory ammo can be shipped over spec. IIRC a batch of Federal Hydrashocks was over pressure a while back, haven't heard of anything since then. If you look at a fired case you'll see a pretty large bulge near the rim, this is where the kaboom happens.
I think there was a PD in the Pacific NW not too long ago that had a .45 Glock KB on them. Not sure if was an ammo or gun issue though.
The .40 glocks have a very unsupported bbl which can sometimes lead to a case rupture during firing. Usually does a number on the frame, blows the mag out and generally scares the hell out of those nearby. Haven't heard of anyone actually being hurt by one (yet.)
From what I've seen the problem is typically with slightly over-spec ammo, even factory ammo can be shipped over spec. IIRC a batch of Federal Hydrashocks was over pressure a while back, haven't heard of anything since then. If you look at a fired case you'll see a pretty large bulge near the rim, this is where the kaboom happens.
I think there was a PD in the Pacific NW not too long ago that had a .45 Glock KB on them. Not sure if was an ammo or gun issue though.
mhpoole
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If i were you i would seriously consider the Glock 30 nothing like 10+1 for concealing a .45 cal. Also can use the 21 mags for your mag carrier. I just bought one the other day slightly used with 5 mags and night sites for $450 great deal.
I got a chance to shoot it this past weekend and it is as accurate as my full size kimber or more. Truely impressive firepower.
Ammo is cheap and plentiful, and mine along with my kimber will eat the new wolf plinking ammo for $7.99 a box not the most accurate stuff but cheap. Would not suggest carrying that ammo but if your going to shoot it right away its hard to beat.
Also get yourself a very good holster. I also just bought the Milt Spark VM2 for my Glock 30 and my Kimber Custom II and i cant believe how good they feel.
I got a chance to shoot it this past weekend and it is as accurate as my full size kimber or more. Truely impressive firepower.
Ammo is cheap and plentiful, and mine along with my kimber will eat the new wolf plinking ammo for $7.99 a box not the most accurate stuff but cheap. Would not suggest carrying that ammo but if your going to shoot it right away its hard to beat.
Also get yourself a very good holster. I also just bought the Milt Spark VM2 for my Glock 30 and my Kimber Custom II and i cant believe how good they feel.
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