Glock dont's ?

[Teflon_Synapses]

Hey guys,

I picked up my first pistol a few weeks ago (gen4 glock 19) and have found a ton of information on proper maintence and use.

What I'm looking for are some DONT's, specific for the glock, as applies to maintence or general use.

Thanks for the input. Would love any info/advice you guys can throw my way.

Josh

 

[narativesoul]

watch for slide bite

 

[bryant]

Not a whole lot of don'ts when it comes to Glocks. Been carrying one for ten years on the job and never had a single issue. The aforementiond slide bite and cast bullets are the only things you have to watch out for. Factory barrels do not like the cast bullets and it is recommended you do not use them. Some will say you cannot use them butthis is not true. The cast bullets will be highly inaccurate and tumble severly out of a factory barrel. However, there are aftermarket barrels that will shoot cast bullets if you make your own and want to use them in your Glock.

 

[MondoJ]

Don't put your finger on the trigger until you're ready to shoot

 

[xjrob85]

Check out Hickok45's youtube channel. He has a lot of really informative Glock videos, including a few good ones on Glock maintenance. He is always my first stop for gun info.

 

[timsclips]

20 years ago I would have said Don't buy.

 

[Teflon_Synapses]

20 years ago I would have said Don't buy.

what about today?

And thanks for the input so far guys.

 

[Hawkeye5]

Never carry a Glock unholstered in your belt or a side saddle pocket.

 

[Kentos]

Don't over lubricate it.

 

[BigFoot]

Don't over lubricate it.

Unless it is new, in my experience an under lubed Glock has a tendency to jam until she breaks in which is quite rapid. Then don't over lubricate.

The darn things are almost bullet proof, keep her clean and she will fire flawlessly round after round.

 

[CyberJCM]

I've had something occur that MAY be a don't, depends on your perspective I guess. It's a known Glock thing, and some find it desirable if you were ever in a tight spot but... It's not a given it will happen every time. Personally I don't like it myself.

So, you finished a mag and the slide locks back. You load up the next mag and its a little tight going in. So you give it the obligatory palm slap to send it home and, wham! The slide follows loading the first round! Happened to me a couple times, and if you're just casually shooting at the range and of course, being safe, its not a big deal. Just catches you off guard. But like I said, its not a given it will occur and not consistently repeatable. I know why some guys think its a neat feature, but I'm not a fan.

I have a Gen 3 G23 BTW. Maybe its not an issue with Gen 4's, but watch for it.

My only other big DON'T advice would be: DON'T give into all the hype you see online and start changing a bunch of stuff with it. A Glock is a great gun out of the box! It don't need all those bells and whistles.

 

[OkieStubble]

Do's & Don'ts

Proper & Improper Press Check
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbWFptlOmF8

Glock Function Check
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE3hNZprCtA

Proper Cleaning & Maintenance
https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/cc...leaning-your-glock-made-simple-10-easy-steps/

 

[Dusty1]

Don't over lubricate it.

+1

 

[cb91710]

My only other big DON'T advice would be: DON'T give into all the hype you see online and start changing a bunch of stuff with it. A Glock is a great gun out of the box! It don't need all those bells and whistles.

+1

The extended slide release doesn't help.
The grip plug is not needed, and probably won't stay in unless you glue it, and there is a good reason for the design that the plug negates.
I'm not a fan of laser sights. They provide a nice "shoot here" point for the bad guy, they are another thing to fail, and they tend to become a crutch and substitute for proper shooting technique and practice, which brings me to...
Night sites. I have them on two of my guns. They're cool, but honestly worthless.
"But what about in the dark Rich?" If you can see well enough to positively identify your target as a threat, then you can see well enough to use conventional sights.
If you can't see well enough to positively identify your target, you don't shoot. There is a period at the end of that sentence.


OTOH, I do like the extended takedown pin. Makes it a bit easier for fat fingers to release the slide.

 

[Teflon_Synapses]

+1

The extended slide release doesn't help.
The grip plug is not needed, and probably won't stay in unless you glue it, and there is a good reason for the design that the plug negates.
I'm not a fan of laser sights. They provide a nice "shoot here" point for the bad guy, they are another thing to fail, and they tend to become a crutch and substitute for proper shooting technique and practice, which brings me to...
Night sites. I have them on two of my guns. They're cool, but honestly worthless.
"But what about in the dark Rich?" If you can see well enough to positively identify your target as a threat, then you can see well enough to use conventional sights.
If you can't see well enough to positively identify your target, you don't shoot. There is a period at the end of that sentence.


OTOH, I do like the extended takedown pin. Makes it a bit easier for fat fingers to release the slide.

If I plan on changing out the stock sites anyways would it not make sense to put on night sites? Or just go with standard three dot?

Thanks again for everyone's input so far. There is a lot of good info here.

Josh

 

[Acmemfg]

Cyber JCM is totally on point here. Let me preface/qualify what I am about to say:

It's your pistol; you may do whatever you wish with or to it. But to thine own self be true. If this Glock is slated for carry purposes and the occasional trip to the range most of the gizmos on the market for "customization" are kind of useless. Night sights are possibly the worst of them all. Consider the following...

In a adversarial situation, if you find yourself taking the time necessary to set up, establish proper sight alignment, take a deep breath, then slowly squeeze the trigger, there is a safe bet the next sound you hear will be a harp.

After the muzzle flash from your first shot (or 2) your eyes will take a bit to readjust their focus and you won't be able to tell whether you have night sights or not. They really will not offer you an advantage.

Many law enforcement agencies train their personnel to utilize "Flash sight reference" in a shooting situation where the rear sights are not in the picture (no pun intended) at all. Find a friendly police officer and ask them about that. I'm not going into it here.

As I said it earlier, it's your gun, trick it out as you see fit. There is no need to rationalize whatever you want to do with it. Night sights, extended mags, fuzzy dice..hey it's your money. Me? I'd rather spend that cash on ammunition for practice and a really good holster.

 

[Teflon_Synapses]

I have no plans to trick out my pistol. Three dot sights where the only thing that crossed my mind.

I plan on using it as my daily carry, so I would prefer to keep it in the most reliable state possible.

In regaurds to holsters I've been looking at the crossbreed and the milt sparks vm2. Can anyone speak to ether of these?

Also, any more advise is greatly appreciated. This has been very informative.


Josh

 

[Acmemfg]

A good friend of mine is a Sheriff's Deputy who swears by the Crossbreed he uses to carry his Glock 21. I'm a big fan of the De Santis Thumbreak Mini-Slide (I have four) or High Noon's "Down Under" for inside the pants carry. Milt Sparks' gear is almost legendary..I know the product only by reputation. Sam Andrews of Andrews Leather in Alachua, FL is a one man operation who makes some of the BEST holsters I have ever seen. I have carried an Andrews holster of one type or another and I don't think there are any better. Be prepared to wait a while for his leather gear though...like I said, he's a one man show and will not be rushed.

 

[Hangten]

Make sure you understand there are two types of cleanings and know how and when to do each. The basic field strip clean, and the detailed clean. Put rounds though it, once it is broken in be careful with the lube. Everyone above has given you great advice so I will only repeat the stuff that I hold true too. Night sites are overhyped, and so is all the other modifications. Spend your money on training and shooting. As far as your carry holster go somewhere you can try some out. They are really person, body type, and clothing specific. Most of us have more than one type. Try blade tech for a traditional kydex, 3 speed holster is a really nice concealment(my glock 22 carries nice in this), and try looking at x-concealment (not my cup of tea but I know a few that like them). Also consider of you need to have it on you or if you may want to carry it in a bag. I have a nice bike messenger bag that you would never know it is there and I have a ballistic panel on the inside, but my needs may be different than yours...

 

[cb91710]

I plan on using it as my daily carry, so I would prefer to keep it in the most reliable state possible.

Have a serious talk with a friendly officer or prosecutor. Some jurisdictions do not allow any modifications from stock on a CCW piece. Others do not have formal restrictions, but prosecutors (and civil attorneys in the civil case that WILL follow your shooting) will jump on modifications as indictments of your character. "What? The gun was not deadly enough when you bought it?"
They will sometimes jump on the ammunition (particularly Hydrashock and Black Talon), but as long as what you are using is consistent with what your local PD is using, it doesn't generally influence the case.

As for holsters, I really like my Crossbreed Supertuck... but there are now 3 or 4 on the market that have the same basic design.