Glocks in 40 S&W

There was a local news thing last week about the Avondale PD (Avondale is a suburb of Phoenix) that is getting rid of all their .40 Glocks.

Seems, they say, they have observed a lot of misfires during practice fire. They claim the slide picks up brass on the recoil and deposits the specks around the top of the mag which causes misfeeds.

They are now going with Sig .45 (say, "amen, brother").

I've made it known I am not...nor will I ever be, a Glock fan.

But, it seems like everytime I turn around something is just reinforcing that position.

My thought is I don't want any gun that has their reputation for malfunction...I want my 'peace of mind' operating if I ever need it......yepper....fer sure.

Also, there is something about plastic in a gun that just doesn't make logical sense to me......sorta like putting putty on aircraft.

I have a model 27 (baby one for ccw), in .40 cal and am very happy with it. I practice at 25 yards and pop the center out of the target like it was a long slide! i also like the coating on the glocks as it really keeps the rust downits like having a black stainless!
I think it's called Tenifer?
As far kabooms and such, mine is still rapping them out as hard as I can shoot it, and with hot reloads too. Not one misfire even with light loads. It seems weird sometimes not having a slide safety, but in a situation give me my glock it's quick light dependable and very very accurate and I WILL BET MY LIFE ON IT.
Some of the first models that came out had problems but since 1985 or somewhere back there they musta came up with the right changes. Folks tell me I will wear out before my Glock does.
I like blowing the old fellers away with their long slide 1911's at the range with my sporty shorty. I have one 1911 model and it is great, but the simplicity and speed of the glock for ccw is a good one.
PS If you get the .40 you can also buy drop in barrels in .357 sig and the clip works

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Guys, guys, PLEASE STOP IT, I have a G23 and I'm EXTREMELLY HAPPY with it.
I carry this beautiful pistol every day and go to the range every thursday and religiously shoot at least 150 rnds weekly (I take my G23 and any other one of my guns), by now I have shot more than 5000 rnds with it, and it only misfire one time when I changed the firing pin spring for a lighter one.
I have almost all the accesories for it: Titanium firing pin & plunger, lasermax, trijicom, extended mag & slide releases, 3.5# connector, 2 match target barrels (1 long ported), marine spring cups, 2 G22 Hi cap mags (15 rnds) & 1 G23 Hi cap mag (13 rnds).
I have to inform you that I mix and match all these parts when I go to the range and have never ever had a problem.
My personal choice for carry is like this: titanium firing pin & plunger, lasermax, trijicons, extended mag & slide realeases, factory barrel and factory connector and of course the Hi cap mags all around, not the factory 10 rndrs.
This pistol is so good that I'm willing to bet my life on it any time any place.
As for kabooms, I have never heard nothing more than some cheap talk in some forums.
There is no doubt that the 1911 was, is and will be a great pistol and a standard to measure performance, but you have to get over it and admit that it no longer set the rules, It had it's time but sadly it's over.
For accuracy, all I have to say is that if I need to shoot farther than 50 yds I probably use a rifle or at that distance I can avoid an encounter. At 25 yds I put all rnds inside the 8 ring with iron sigths.
Oh yea, the loads are standard factory ammo only.
This gun is so simple to clean & change parts that you only need one simple hex wrench to work it.
It is ridiculous to think of another weapon to defend yourself.
This gun is capable of shooting underwater, let me know if the 1911 can do that.
This is my baby and I worship it.
I like my SS P 220 but I prefer my G23 for carry.


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Mandy, Mandy....PLEASE STOP IT, lol.

I'm glad you are happy with your 23 and that it's suited you well.

I am speaking from over 28 years of experience to say that Glock has gotten, deservingly, the reputation nationwide with PDs as a gun that has the HIGHEST instance, per capita, of malfunction and repair.

That is no myth...that is fact.

That is why when they offerred it to the military, particularly the Army, they said, "No way" and went with the Beretta when they converted from 1911's. PDs put their staff in harms way just to save a few bucks when they were offerred the Glocks at a volume discount and to this day they still are, in my book.

I could give you a list of local gunsmiths that were asked to work on our Glocks before we went to Beretta. They will STILL tell you, after nearly 20 years, that they couldn't keep up with the parts demands to fix them.

Is there any wonder why there is no gray line on Glock ownership?....you either like them or dislike them (much like the debates on religion and politics). It's the experience that teaches you your preferrence. I had too many.......knew too many....bad experiences with Glocks. Me, I would rather have confidence......not hope.

Granted, my bad experiences go back to the mid to late 70's and, perhaps, perhaps, Glock is making a better gun now. But if I were offered a new Edsel or a Nash Rambler I'd have to pass.

I don't know of anyone who would want to test and find out if their gun could shoot underwater (unless they were a Hollywood stuntman). The mere pressure and presence of water in the barrel and bore is enough for a catastrophe. I'm happy you can shoot yours under water.

Tactically, my idea would be to try and drown the dog but if it comes to where I can't I think I'll call in James Bond for my heavy work, lol.