I have had my first non 9mm Glock for a for one year and one day. I have just over 2,000 rounds down range from it right now. It is a G37 in 45 GAP and it uses the SAME recoil spring as the 9mm Glocks. The heavier slide with that spring weight (17 pounds) makes for a reliable gun. I have noticed factory springs in 9mm Glocks will last way past 10,000 rounds before it feels tired.
My G37 made the spring feel weak on the last little bit of travel but still works fine. I replaced it and fired a box of my carry loads and some ball to test for feed and function, its a Glock so of course it works just fine.
Looks like non standard caliber Glocks (read every Glock other than the 9mm models) need regular spring changes to keep them feeling new. I plan on replacing mine every 2K now.
Only thing is it makes that skreething noise now, LOL. Now my G19 and G37 sound the same when I pull the slide back.........
Can I have the used guide rod/springs? I have WAY more rds through mine before I replace them. But then again my husband has something like 25 Glocks(don't tell him I know! He thinks because he only takes out one or two at a time and that because they are all black I think he only has 2 or 3).
I thought it was kinda early too, but all non 9mm Glocks seem to wear out springs faster. This is my first non 9mm Glock. Since it is common I aint worried about it. But I bet if I let it go to 10K, I might have had problems. Since the G22 and the G37 and G31 all use the same spring as the 9mm chambered pistol, I would expect it to wear faster..
I thought it was kinda early too, but all non 9mm Glocks seem to wear out springs faster. This is my first non 9mm Glock. Since it is common I aint worried about it. But I bet if I let it go to 10K, I might have had problems. Since the G22 and the G37 and G31 all use the same spring as the 9mm chambered pistol, I would expect it to wear faster..
Now I have a scrunchy sounding Glock.
Whoa... wait a minute....
You're saying the only kind of Glock you've owned before this one has been a 9x19mm Luger caliber. You then buy one in .45GAP and are able to say that ALL other calibers seem to wear out faster?! Either you've got some super powers or you've forgotten that Glock makes pistols in .40S&W, .45ACP, .380ACP (not that we'll see 'em on this side of the Atlantic), 10mm Auto, and .357Sig.
I've probably only put just under 1000 rounds through my G27, but I highly doubt the spring will be needing replacing any time soon.
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I haven't had to replace the recoil spring in my revolver...
FWIW I have seen many sources indicate 5-6k rounds is time to replace recoil springs in nearly any semi auto. When in doubt, consult with the maker.
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You're saying the only kind of Glock you've owned before this one has been a 9x19mm Luger caliber. You then buy one in .45GAP and are able to say that ALL other calibers seem to wear out faster?! Either you've got some super powers or you've forgotten that Glock makes pistols in .40S&W, .45ACP, .380ACP (not that we'll see 'em on this side of the Atlantic), 10mm Auto, and .357Sig.
I've probably only put just under 1000 rounds through my G27, but I highly doubt the spring will be needing replacing any time soon.
Yer funny.
Thats all I have owned. I know others that own and shoot the other calibers and guess what kiddo. non 9mm Glocks do wear the recoil spring designed for 9mm out faster. Makes complete sense to me. Just like a larger motor put on a Focus tranny would probably wear it out faster. They are machines bro. The 45 is going to wear that 9mm spring out fast.
A quick test for you Glock owners. CLEAR YOUR GLOCK! point it straight up, pull the trigger and dry fire it. Keep the trigger all the way back while keeping it pointed straight up. Now cycle the slide slowly, as in ride it forward. If it closes weakly, then you need to replace the spring, if it is strong all the way through then you are good to go.......
Not super powers, I just know My Glocks, nuthin more........
45GAP is loaded to 45ACP +P pressure. When I shoot 185 and 200 grain ammo I can notice a difference over the same load in ACP without the +P behind it.
I shoot mostly Lawman and Federal 185 ball. 45ACP +P punishment on a spring originaly designed for 9mm...... My guess is it would put a little more wear on that spring. Oh wait, not a guess anymore.. I am positive the original would last 10K. Just me but I will spend a few $$, about the cost of a Monster drink every 2K on my G37 to keep it feeling new.....
Notice anything? Did you know ALL calibers built on the original G17 frame ALL use a 17 pound spring?
Do yourself a favor before runnin' around a Glock forum talking about Glocks and learn yourself sumtin before pitter pattering yer fingers on the flat thingy infront of that rectangular glowing thing.....
I have had the Model 23 since 1992 and had put well over 5,000 rounds through it before I broke my spring. The only reason it broke was I put the 357sig barrel on it and the extra recoil kinda did it in I guess.
A little off point, but there is a UTube film where a man shoots 1,000 rounds as fast as he can pull the trigger and change mags. His Glock ran flawlessly, even though the heat caused by the rapid fire melted the recoil spring rod, the spring stayed in place and ran the slide. Glocks are tough and you can hardly wear one out, but as Boris says, it's like auto maintenance. If you fix the little things that should have a tendency to wear out before they actually do, then the machine will last a whole lot longer. That is the other beauty of a Glock. It has 33 parts and all are readily available and easily replaced by the owner.
I have to admit that I do not own a Glock !! Yet I have read countless posts about them, argued over their value in the market, and have argued their actual life !! Since they were designed around the 9mm, I would question the life of the springs, based on numbers alone. I shoot 10mm in an auto exclusively, so I know about stress in an auto !! Does anyone have actual field data about spring failure, or are we just accepting what we've been fed ??
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I have to admit that I do not own a Glock !! Yet I have read countless posts about them, argued over their value in the market, and have argued their actual life !! Since they were designed around the 9mm, I would question the life of the springs, based on numbers alone. I shoot 10mm in an auto exclusively, so I know about stress in an auto !! Does anyone have actual field data about spring failure, or are we just accepting what we've been fed ??
The standard Glock frame pistols all use the same recoil spring designed for 9x19mm. The springs last almost forever in that caliber. In my GAP chambered standard framed standard sprung gun, and the fact most 185 and 200 grain loads are loaded to ACP +P pressures, them springs are going to wear quick. No worries though, Glock sells 'em cheap and they recommend changing the spring every year anyway.......
I don't see the problem. They make different springs for the Glock just like they do the 1911. Put a heavier spring in it. Having the right weight spring would increase the life and make for a better shooting gun.
I don't see the problem. They make different springs for the Glock just like they do the 1911. Put a heavier spring in it. Having the right weight spring would increase the life and make for a better shooting gun.
Sounds like Glock has no clue how to make a pistol run reliable.
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