Glock Life Expectancy

[Tonk]

Lawndart......I venture to say, that a new Glock in calibers of 9mm Luger, .40cal Smith & Wesson will last you some where in the 200,000 rounds fired. The .357-Sig or the 10mm may not go that far, simply because they are more horsepower but that is NOT a given, just my own personal conclusion OK.

Glock did a test with a 9mm Luger, firing it over 250,000 rounds and the pistol was still working with NO JAMS or Malfunctions or any kind. The average handgun owner might fire 2000 rounds a year, so that is several generations to come in your family. I have friend, who has had a Glock 9mm Luger for over 18 years and he has well over 300,000 rounds put through that pistol. He has replaced ALL working parts with Glock factory parts only. His pistols shoots 2.5 inch groups at 20 yards!

[teddy12b]

I've been thinking about about a 9mm glock, and this thread has been a great read.  I have heard that there is supposed to be a fourth generation of glocks coming out in 2010.  I guess they are going to have the different grip inserts like many polymer handguns have these days.  Once the new ones come out, I'll be jumping on the old ones they'll want to clear off the shelves.

[Tonk]

Teddy-12, most places have been having sales on the Glocks in certain calibers such as the 9mm and the .40 cal. In my area there are a half dozen places that are selling them for $499 dollars. The Kimber's are going for $1000 bucks or better, Sigs are selling for the price of $750 to $875 dollars and this makes those GLOCK prices seem awfully nice one's pocket book!!!

[teddy12b]

I still think there will be some bigger sales next year.  I don't think the 3rd generation glocks got all the love the other generations had gotten and once the fourth comes out, I think the older models will get a lot cheaper.  Cabelas has those gen1 glocks for around $350 remanufactured or something like that.

[Tonk]

Teddy-B, I'll sum things up at this household by saying that we have the Colts, Springfields, Smith & Wessons and Kimbers. However, our CCW tools are both Glocks. I use the model 21-SF .45acp in a crossdraw holster (sitting in a vehicle) and model 29 - 10mm on my right hip most of the time

[teddy12b]

I've held many glocks here lately, but I just don't know if I live with that grip angle and the feel of the gun.  I've tried, and tried to make myself love the glocks that I've held, but they just don't have that fits like a glove feel to me.

[Keith L]

I've held many glocks here lately, but I just don't know if I live with that grip angle and the feel of the gun.  I've tried, and tried to make myself love the glocks that I've held, but they just don't have that fits like a glove feel to me.

Then its easy: don't get one.  Life is too short to make yourself comfortable with something you can't.  I happen to feel it is a great tool.  If you don't, then get what you are confident will work for you, and more power to you.

[teddy12b]

I still agree that it's a great tool if not the best, I just wish it would have worked out better for me.

[Tonk]

Teddy12B.......I won't say that Glocks are the best for everybody because everybody does have a different hand etc. However, if a Glock won't work, I am positive that a Sig or H&K, Springfield will get the job done for 90% of most people out there in gunland.

My wife loves the smooth feel of the Sig Sauer but can NOT negotiate that first double action shot to hit the target! I have addressed the 10-lb trigger pull with new spring kit, now down too 5.5-lb on first pull of trigger......however she will have to carry an extra magazine because the Sig P-239 only holds 7 rounds, where the Glock holds 14. She also hits the target on the first shot everytime and that is more important than feel anyday.

[kdhibbs]

This read reminds me of my first Glock, which I still have. Acquired it from the shop where I worked about the time Slick Willie's '94 crime bill became law. I was skeptical of the "plastic"...so I put the lower end in out solvent tank for about 6 months...got dirty but washed off ok...NO discoloration or fading or softening/brittleness.  Then I figured this "plastic" would crap in the sunlight test...put it on the dash of a Ford PU truck for about six months...truck had no engine and was oriented to the south...after  about 6 months I retrieved gun (it was never turned over) and I figured that it would be faded and brittle.....NOT SO...and I still carry this Glock 19 daily in an ankle holster.


There may be other more scientific torture tests...but my Glock passed my test...with flying colors....and now I heartily endorse/recommend them.

[SHOOTALL]

Now that's what i was wondering about thanks

[demented]

 I know of a rental model 17 that at last count was over 110,000 and counting.  The owner was fussing because the magazines wore out at about 5000 rnds and the mag latch on the gun itself had to be replaced every 25,000 rounds or so.  So for any practical use, I'd have to say they can't be worn out.

[glockman55]

At what point would ya'll start to expect problems from a Glock?  2000? 5000? 10000?  I know it's a hard question, with a ton of variables, I just was curious.   

No one knows yet, not one Glock has died yet, We'll let you know when that happens..

[SHOOTALL]

Well that's not quite true , I had one that was a  police trade in that was supposed to be factory checked . It was well worn and the night sights were at least 8 years old ( dated ) . The gun would not feed any ammo not one time from any mag. The gun shop took the gun out and tried it and experinced same . They sent it to Glock and they returned what looked like a newer gun . All parts except the frame was new and the frame looked cleaned up better than expected ( gun had same ser # ) .The gun worked perfect on return . They sent 2 extra mags for my trouble . The shop seemed to think they can destory a gun and replace it using same ser # , I really have no idea .

[glockman55]

Well that's not quite true , I had one that was a  police trade in that was supposed to be factory checked . It was well worn and the night sights were at least 8 years old ( dated ) . The gun would not feed any ammo not one time from any mag. The gun shop took the gun out and tried it and experinced same . They sent it to Glock and they returned what looked like a newer gun . All parts except the frame was new and the frame looked cleaned up better than expected ( gun had same ser # ) .The gun worked perfect on return . They sent 2 extra mags for my trouble . The shop seemed to think they can destory a gun and replace it using same ser # , I really have no idea .

And what was the cost to you?

[SHOOTALL]

Nothing , they picked up shipping . The deal was if it was a bad gun the factory would pay all . If it was not they would run gun thru. their check and I would pay shipping both ways . They have very few problems to hear them tell it . On a side note my son who leaves his mags on his dash has had 2 split from being left in the sun . They will replace them also.

[glockman55]

Thats great..can't get much better than that, for a gun you bought used..

[teddy12b]

Thats great..can't get much better than that, for a gun you bought used..

Well said.  That's great service from a company that stands behind their products.

[SHOOTALL]

I agree but have to ask if the problem should exist ? Seems the sun effects mags .