Glock Kaboom

[glockguy23]

ok here is the deal that I heard 2 months ago i recieved an email at work. oh i am a correctional officer... That there was a batch of glock 45's sent out with bad trigger bars. A specific serial # on them are defaulting alot of places across the US from a few different agencies I heard of officers getting hurt. this is prob. old news for you guys Im kinda new to this. but im passing on info that I heard... be safe

[George H]

Read most of the replys and here is my thoughts. 45s are low presure cart. a bad mistake was made. Not to speculate on what,however there is a new aluninum frame for gocks. Interesting looking with more serface area to the slide area. Add in american rifleman.
"speculation, remove the bullet thats lodged in the barrel or stop useing Bullseye powder. G

[billt]

Originally Posted by danny29

I’d be curious how many people have actually had a gun blow up on them.

In real world numbers, next to none. Bill T.

[Mike Franklin]

In all incidents reported, reloads were used."

I think more importantly Lead Bullets were used. I know dozens of guys who reload their Glocks and never have a problem, they do reload with jacketed bullets. I have had a 1911 blow up with factory ammo. They, the factory were never able to explain it. I do know that given 2 bullets, one lead the other jacketed, the reloading data is different. There has to be a reason. I've never read a reloading book that went into details as to why. Remember to that when a gun type is tested, a proof load is used to insure that the gun won't fail with an accidental overload. The common explanation is that it was a problem with the reload, if so why do we not have a researched explanation from a reloading component company?
BTW, a bullet lodged in the barrel with a second round fired does way more damage to the top end than we see in this photo, I know, I've seen the aftermath.

[BigEd63]

True and plated bullets can be another different animal as well.

I do know that my Glock 19's (9mm) do not group well at all with them unless loaded with moderate charges of powder.

[ouch]

I usually use Berry 155g plated bullets in my glock 40s. I have been loading them with Winchester Superfield to 1032 fps, the barrels stay clean.

I would agree that there may be issues with too low a powder weight. Ignition starts, bullet separates from cartridge, pressure goes down for a bit bullet stops then pressure rebuilds powder re-ignites with gun trying to go out of battery.

[billt]

The biggest problem with lead bullets in Glocks is they do not engage the Polygonal rifling well, if at all. This results in a very poor gas seal, squib loads, and terrible accuracy. As far as lead bullets causing blow ups, that I have no knowledge of. Bill T.

[Mike Franklin]

All I know is that everytime a blownup Glock goes back to the factory the first thing they do is do a scrap of the barrel to check for lead. If there's lead they say that they don't warranty because you're using reloads. I can't prove it but believe that something about the lead bullet is causing a problem. Could be like some of the old Colts that had undersized cylinder mouths causing to small of a bullet to enter the barrel and ruining accuracy. Maybe the bullet is upsetting trying to fit the rifling???
As far as I know no one loads a factory lead bullet for an auto now days, I don't shoot autos enough to know though. Years ago when I carried a 1911 Colt, I used some factory lead bullets but it's been to long for me to remember who the maker was?
Is there a documented case of a blowup involving a reload using a jacketed bullet?

[GlockMeister]

Originally Posted by mitch_mckee

If she had even had a crappy Raven then she might be alive today.

Mitch, I get it, you don't like Glocks. That's your choice. I can't speak about a Raven. I'm quite confident had the person carried a Glock (whatever I was speaking of in that post), like about what Mitch, 90% of this entire countries polices forces, YES, she'd probably be alive.

Tell you what Mitch, show me one Glock kaboom where factory reloads or reloads in general were NOT used or where this happened using copper jacketed bullets and I'll agree with you. Until then, quit trying to stir up trouble.

Originally Posted by Mike Franklin

Is there a documented case of a blowup involving a reload using a jacketed bullet?

NO!, To my knowledge no Glock kaboom has occurred using copper jacketed bullets. They've only been recorded using factory reloads or reloads in general.

However, I do believe in 1 or 2 cases, the problem arose from over ramped feed ramps, which was a blue printing error and was remedied.

[9mmfan]

I really don't think that you will ever have to worry about your Glock going Kaboom, at least not the 9mm and the .40.

Keep in mind that the government issued handgun for the Secret Service is a Glock 17, The government issued handgun for the Department of Justice is the Glock 19.

65% of the U.S. Law Enforcement use a Glock. 20% use a Beretta 12% use a Sig. 3% use another handgun. I think that record speaks for it's self.

Although I use and prefer a Beretta, I will say this, Glock's, are the easiest handgun to qualify with that I have ever used.

[big shrek]

Originally Posted by danny29

Everything I've ever read about the Glock is that if you're going to hand load or use lead bullets get yourself a custom barrel. To someone who shoots a Government model, and I have several and love them, that seems odd. But really it’s no different than going to your gun shop and getting your brand new Government 45 and sending it to the gunsmith for a reliability/accuracy job.

I’ve got several Glocks and all wear aftermarket barrels and I shoot all kinds of ammo in them and have never had a problem. Maybe my sample size is too small or I’m really lucky. All I can say is that I have never had any gun blow up on me in 40 years of shooting and reloading. I’d be curious how many people have actually had a gun blow up on them.

When I purchased my Glock 20 I had heard about the KB's involved with Glock and I was not fond of the 1/8th inch of case sticking out...so yeah, changing to a custom barrel HAS put my mind at ease. I'd highly suggest it...if not for peace of mind, then for a little more accuracy

Glock 20, Bar-Sto Match Grade Extended & ported Barrel...it's only $240...