Are Glocks tough

[Rugrash]

I'm not going to be able to sleep for weeks after reading that. It was downright painful to see that poor Glock mentally and physically abused.

After reading it, I promptly got all four of mine together for a family meeting. During this time, I explained to them how fortunate they are to have someone who loves and supports them. How lucky they are to have a place to call home, bore stores to keep them warm/cozy and FP-10 to keep them nourished and healthy. They were definitely "scared straight" after this little show and tell. So to that abuser...I thank you!!

-Rug

[AV8R]

I've never intentionally abused any small, precision mechanism, but I had occasion to carry a first-generation G17 in Central America in the '80s and '90s. That's pretty abusive, since the two seasons down there are dusty and dirty for six months, followed by rain for another six, with temps regularly over 100, and condensing 100% humidity. Adding insult to injury, I was in and out of seawater every few days, hopping from a boat and climbing up on a beach or muddy estuary. The Glock often became choked with mud or sand. When that happened, I would swish it in seawater, and keep on going. Daily (when available) maintenance was a good soaking in a bucket of fresh water, followed by a diesel-fuel rinse. The Glock was the first gun I ever saw that would not rust or corrode under these conditions, regardless of the quality of maintenance. It was also the first gun that I could treat just like a piece of diving gear, that it, just throw it in the tank to soak, dry it off, and it's ready to go. I developed a fondness for that pistol, because it just always worked, dirty or clean, and it was as good as new when I retired it. To really appreciate a Glock, it helps to need to use it in conditions where it really shines. Now, if I think I might actually have to use a sidearm, I can't really feel comfortable carrying anything but a G.

[Rich]

I’ll admit it’s not as pretty as one of those shinny 1911’s. I like 1911’s - glad to see it has become so popular once again. I like GLOCK‘s - have more than one - five to be exact (G17, G23, G26, 2-G34). Can honestly say we, (wife and I) have had no trouble with any of our GLOCKS. Have not ran over them with my truck or tried to shoot them under water or when they are covered with mud. But if we did, they most likely would work (don’t plan to do that). I’m happy with what we have and hope that GLOCK comes out with a 45 ACP Competition/Tactical like the G34/35.

Here is the bottom line. You get your money's worth and then some.

[MrDrummy]

Ouch! That 1911 abuse had me in fits!

[Glockdude1]

Glock: Anytime, anywhere baby!!

[GrannyGlock]

When I chose my user name, all we had were Glocks and when my plastic arrived, I took the G19 for my daily carry weapon. Since then we have gotten a SprArmory 1911, and well, I still will carry the 19. It suits me just fine and I like knowing I have plenty of ammo in a single mag and reliability every day.

It did take me about month to get up enough courage to carry cocked, however, but I am comfortable with it now. I guess I am growing up.

[longtooth]

At our age young lade it is "maturing" Welcome back to the board. That G19 is a lot lighter than the 1911 too.