[mc24]

do glocks have any type of warranty on their guns?

[HopLax7]

Just got a Glock 32 over the summer so I probably should know this, but can't say for certain.

When I was doing some research I think I recall I that they have a 1 year warranty on all non-modded parts.

I also recall seeing countless threads in various forums implying that the "real" policy is that if something breaks, they will fix it.

From what I understand they are made well enough that they don't break much, but when they do, they take care of it.

Kinda like my Benelli that I just called customer service about this week. I explained the recoil pad was falling out of the stock, and without question or argument, she said that it shouldn't be that way, and it will be fixed at no cost to me... didn't ask for a purchase date or if I was the original owner... just said that their gun shouldn't break like that, and they will make it right.

[Elvis Is Dead]

Glock is like Ruger. They offer no formal warranty but if it breaks they will make it right. I had a problem with my Ruger SP 101. I called them. They told me to send it in, fixed it and reinbursed me for shipping. Glock will do the same although neither will advertise a warranty.

If you are considering a Glock I'd rent one first. People seem to either love them or hate them. Only way to tell is rent one and shoot it yourself. Personally I have no use for them. I find them junk. Good, honorable company I personally just don't like them. My opinion only.

[KW Gary M]

I agree with Elvis in all aspects here. I do not own a Glock and do not care for them. I've shot several and just didn't like the feel. I know many other gun people who's opinions I respect that swear by Glock. I also like Elvis had one problem with my Ruger. Mine is a GP 100. They told me to ship it to them. I got it back in a week along with a check to cover my costs of shipping it to them then received a follow up letter to make sure everything was OK. Glock is like Ruger. They may not offer a written warranty but they are proud of their product and will make it right if you have a problem. A gun is a machiene and machienes sometimes break. Glock, or Ruger, will make it right when their machiene breaks.

I'd still suggest anyone considering a Glock shoot one side by side with an XD and M&P first. You may decide you love Glock but I loved the XD.

[Beach Bum]

Quote:       Originally Posted by KW Gary M

I agree with Elvis in all aspects here. I do not own a Glock and do not care for them. I've shot several and just didn't like the feel. I know many other gun people who's opinions I respect that swear by Glock. I'd still suggest anyone considering a Glock shoot one side by side with an XD and M&P first. You may decide you love Glock but I loved the XD.

I couldn't agree with KW or Elvis more. Glocks seem to be a gun that a Glock owner will never own any other gun and a Glock hater wouldn't take one for free. I personally would not take one if it were free. Many people feel the same about Kel-Tec. They either swear by them or think they are the biggest piece of shit made. I happen to love my kel-Tecs. That doesn't make me any more right than a Glock lover or a Glock lover any more right than me. It just means I like Kel-Tec and they like Glock. Do take KW's advice though and rent a Glock, M&P, XD and I'd add in a Ruger SR9 because I find them close. Shoot them all yourself and see which one you like best and which one you shoot best. That is the best gun for you.

Now, back to the question you asked. I was (retired) one of the attorneys for the NYPD and my son is an officer. Many of the cops are Glock Heads. I know several of them who have had issues and Glock fixed the problem free of charge everytime. As a company I respect them. I just don't shoot their guns well. They have a different shaped handle to me and I don't shoot them well.

[danf6975]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Beach Bum

I couldn't agree with KW or Elvis more. Glocks seem to be a gun that a Glock owner will never own any other gun and a Glock hater wouldn't take one for free.

i would take one if it where free but then again i would probably sell it and buy another XDM =)

unless it fits my sons hands

[Metronome]

I think it helps that Gaston Glock had no experience in designing firearms when the G17 was designed, that is a big deal when most designs in the firearms world are based on decades of proven classic designs (and plastic too?!).

I know that a Glock is a quality tool, but they also don't work for me either. I actually spent about an hour molesting as many guns available in the cases of two shops yesterday, and even the smaller framed G23 type guns are still too square for me. Heck, even the Ruger P90 feels more natural for me. In my quest for a defensive handgun, unfortunately Glock isn't in my future.

[srt 10 jimbo]

I'm not the biggest fan of them either. from what I heard though they work, and they dont break. I'm getting my son a Glock 19 for his birthday end of this month. He's a Glock freak.

[KW Gary M]

That might be a good idea for a poll thread. Make it about Glock and the only two options as answers are "Like" or "Dislike". The one thing everyone seems to agree on is a Glock fan thinks they are the very best and an anti Glock person thinks they are junk. I'd be interested to see the ratio. I think now that the XD and M&P gain popularity Glock will soon be a word of the past.

[danf6975]

i wouldnt say a word of the past. they are entrenched and there are people that have a " glock hand"
but i do think the other mentioned makers are beginning to gain the respect they deserve and there will be several departments that at first will give the option of these other weapons and later may switch to them.
Personally my favorite is the XDM and i would love for it to be the defacto standard

[KW Gary M]

Quote:       Originally Posted by danf6975

i wouldnt say a word of the past. they are entrenched and there are people that have a " glock hand" but i do think the other mentioned makers are beginning to gain the respect they deserve and there will be several departments that at first will give the option of these other weapons and later may switch to them. Personally my favorite is the XDM and i would love for it to be the defacto standard

+ 1 I love my XDM. I also own 2 XD's that I love too. Great guns.

[Elvis Is Dead]

Here is a true Glock Lover in action. This one might belong in the Humor forum.

YouTube - DEA Agent Accidently shoots himself in the foot

YouTube - DEA Agent Accidently shoots himself in the foot

[TACAV]

Quote:       Originally Posted by Elvis Is Dead

Here is a true Glock Lover in action. This one might belong in the Humor forum. YouTube - DEA Agent Accidently shoots himself in the foot

Dont blame the gun for some moron's ineptitude in firearm safety. Stupidity knows no bounds or brands, makes, or models when it come to gun safety... I can point to you videos of people shooting 1911's shotguns, and revolvers that well... shouldn't be shooting them.

Sigs, HKs, SW S&Ps, Glocks, and XDs are all fine guns get the one thats most comfortable for you. Other than that, replace the recoil spring every 5,000 rounds, clean it like another gun and your good to go.

Glocks are combat pistols that are rugged, reliable and work off the KISS principle. If something breaks the company will fix it for you.

If you dont like the grip angle its no skin off my back lol (<--- as a "Glock fan") use whats good for you.

I will say though that personally I go from shooting my Kimber 1911 to my Glock 17 and I dont even know the difference. Technically speaking you could have the worst possible grip on any gun but if you have proper sight picture FRONT SIGHT focus and trigger control you will still put that shot on target.

I wouldnt say that Gaston Glock's previous inexperience with firearm design would be a flaw or that the aggressive grip angle is anything new however.

As I recall Mikhail Kalashnikov wasnt exactly a "gun" designer either before he set out to make a new assault rifle,. Eugene Stoner specialized aircraft engineering before going into firearms, and John Garand worked in a tool manufactoring plant before going on to design the M1. And the Luger had a pretty steep grip angle too.

All the guns Ive carried either on duty or off, the closest thing Ive had to a tangible safety was a decocker with DA/SA no thumb or grip safety.

But again if the grip angle or no mechanical safety irk you that badly dont get a glock.

A glock is just another tool in the tool box, I own 2 but they arnt the only brands I own or would trust my life too.

[Jersey Jailer]

Police and Military purchased pistols, of which I own 2( purchased from LE Supply, while working as a LEO) have a limited lifetime warranty If your K9 eats your frame Glock will replace it at a reasonable cost. If you shoot reloaded ammo and blow up your gun you pay for parts at retail prices. If your gun needs repair or wears out the parts are free.

If you have a commercial gun ( sold through a sporting goods store ), I believe it is a 5 year warranty, check the glock web page to find out, but I won't swear to this.

[blueice]

Another reason why I would not purchase a Flock....

Sorry, but one day the operator may say, we got no warranty...

I will never place a repair call, hoping that the builder will be nice to me...

[shooter1]

The G17 was Mr. Glocks 17th revision. I own 2 glocks now and shoot both well. Also shoot my 1911 Springfield well. Have shot XD's, smith M&P's all very nice pistols. Its just hard to beat the rock solid reliability of Glocks.

This summer a fellow shooter using a glock 26 at an IDPA match borrowed 9mm reloads from another shooter and had a squib in the barrel. Well the barrel was buldged. He sent it back to glock got a new barrel and was back in business. I believe he paid for shipping and a barrel.

Looks like a good company to me. JMO

Shooter