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thanks for that info and I'll bust out the instructions today. I took it apart yesterday (Definitely not XDm easy to get apart) and saw that copper stuff, but was too lazy to clean it luckily.. plus the weather sucked and there was no way I was going to be able to shoot it.
This will not be a carry gun or primary home defense. I just always wanted a Glock and I want a 9mm to save on ammo costs. If I ever decide to carry, my SP101 in .357 Magnum will be what I will go with because I would only trust a revolver that close to such precious body parts...
Congrats, rd2007! I'm looking forward to witnessing, and learning along, as you get to know your Glock.
And thanks lifelongMOgal, for the valuable knowledge you've shared with us newbies. Firearms certainly are things to take seriously: safety first! On your advice I have learned the Four Rules of Firearms. I'm sure I'll be seeking further advice once I get my own Glock.
thanks for that info and I'll bust out the instructions today. I took it apart yesterday (Definitely not XDm easy to get apart) and saw that copper stuff, but was too lazy to clean it luckily.. plus the weather sucked and there was no way I was going to be able to shoot it.
This will not be a carry gun or primary home defense. I just always wanted a Glock and I want a 9mm to save on ammo costs. If I ever decide to carry, my SP101 in .357 Magnum will be what I will go with because I would only trust a revolver that close to such precious body parts...
One doesn't need good weather. You can "dry fire" a GLOCK without concern and without "blanks" or "snap caps".
Remove all ammunition from the room.
With the firearm pointed in a safe direaction and a solid backstop:
Verify that no one else is in the room or downrange.
Remove the magazine from the gun.
Cycle the slide to eject any round.
Lock back the slide to visually and digitally confirm that the gun is not loaded. After confirming an empty magazine well and empty chamber let the slide go forward.
Again confirm no one is downrange, that the muzzle is pointed in a safe direction with the magazine out of the confirmed unloaded firearm.
Practice obtaining sight picture and trigger control. Sight alignment, concentrate on the top blade of the front sight (not the dot), take up slack, slowly press the trigger to the rear to the surprise break, keep the trigger held back, and slowly let the trigger forward to "reset" all the while keeping focused on the front sight. Cycle the slide and repeat the process.
The point of my argument: Ported is not necessarily bad, nor are ported guns just "toys" or porting done to "look cool" . It was done for a purpose... and like most thing pertaining to guns it is a compromise. In reality, it comes down to preference.
I like ported weapons, Mr fussy britches here doesn't.
I'm also a full civie now and have been for several years, if anyone cares to know. I do miss guns with "happy switches" though.
I've never referred to ported pistols as "toys"nor did I suggest porting was bad. Of course porting has its purpose, to reduce felt recoil. However, there are a number of problems inherent with using ported pistols as a primary self defense tool, and, you have failed to acknowledge them. It is a compromise that doesn't need to be made, IMO, for CCW or for serious work purposes.
Glad I live in a state where I can dial that selector switch to "full fun" without having to be LE.
I've never referred to ported pistols as "toys"nor did I suggest porting was bad. Of course porting has its purpose, to reduce felt recoil. However, there are a number of problems inherent with using ported pistols as a primary self defense tool, and, you have failed to acknowledge them. It is a compromise that doesn't need to be made, IMO, for CCW or for serious work purposes.
Glad I live in a state where I can dial that selector switch to "full fun" without having to be LE.
exactly why there is always a round in the chamber of every one of my guns
except the AK-47. I'm new to that one and need to get to know it a little better before I leave it in that condition. The magazine is attached, though, and there are 30 little Russians at the ready
and to make this Glock related, I'd call an AK the Glock of semi-auto rifles. Put ammo in, pull trigger, and it goes bang every time. It won't win a beauty contest, but it's always got your back.
an AK-47 is pretty serious fire power for home defense
I call all of my guns home defense and the actual defender will be the one I am closest to if I ever actually need it. Hopefully that never happens, but if the AK is the closest, it will become the home defense gun with serious fire power. The G19 is now my kitchen gun and I finally get to shoot it on Monday. It's hard to wait a week with a new toy just sitting there waiting to be played with
Finally got to shoot the G19 today and it was very natural. I don't understand the problem people have with the trigger, it felt just fine to me. Then again I kinda like a little pull on the trigger. I'd much rather make sure I actually meant to pull the trigger then have it go off when my finger accidentally brushed against it. It was also very accurate and that's with the standard sights.
I just read in another forum that reloads, especially lead bullets, should never be used in a Glock. How true is this? I (now) know the manual says don't do it and there is an issue with the barrel, but is it really that bad? I bought 100 of them at a gun show and really don't want to throw them all away. I shot about 30 of them today with no issue and will definitely give the bore a good scrubbing.
I just read in another forum that reloads, especially lead bullets, should never be used in a Glock. How true is this? I (now) know the manual says don't do it and there is an issue with the barrel, but is it really that bad? I bought 100 of them at a gun show and really don't want to throw them all away. I shot about 30 of them today with no issue and will definitely give the bore a good scrubbing.
Reloads, especially ones with cast bullets are loaded with less than normal amounts of powder. They just plain do not cycle correctly.
I heavy warning for all considering reloads. Do not use reloads for home defense. A attorney can prove in court that you wanted "deadly rounds", placing you in the penal system. Besides the point in the case of a intruder I am going to use the entire magazine on them.
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I'm sure I'll be seeking further advice once I get my own Glock.
