Glock 22 durability test driver

Glock 17 survives 18year torture test including 6 months in ocean. I know from looking, not a lot of information is out on the web about the durability of the. The fobus glock 22 holster gl2 nd is made out of a mold injected nylon formula giving it high strength and flexibility. Glock reliability, durability, and quality discussion in general glocking started by grayi6, may 4, 2017. I shoot 3 inch groups at 25 yards, 2 inch groups at 15 yards. While this variation is largely insignificant, the glock 19 is not a perfect nail driver. I have tried to post this to gt but was not given a straight answer from anyone. I have my ccw and i do some part time armed security work. How to shoot a glock 22 with accuracy gone outdoors your. Glock 43 with an aiwb holster from stealth gear usa. The first and last reason to consider any glock 19 is reliability. Gen4 glock 19 accuracy testing tyrannosaurus rauce. Click to email this to a friend opens in new window glock 17 used in authors ongoing test is a 2nd generation pistol purchased new in 1988. When combined with diligent practice, the accuracy methods used by.

Glock does not compromise when it comes to quality and reliability in a firearm. Glock 19 gen 4 after 80,000 rounds eagle gun range. Sep 18, 2018 everyone here already knows that glocks are famous for two things. Glock 17 survives 18year torture test including 6 months. In 2009, the glock 22 rtf2 rough textured frame 2 chambered in. To be sure, the advertising claims of its toughness. The early gen 3s were pretty good but the issue with mounted lights and ammo selection sucked. The glock 19 9mm features a 15round magazine while the glock 23. Jan, 2012 the interactive transcript could not be loaded. For a going to get milk gun either im stuck with strapping on a full size gun bhp, g19, g17, cz whatever or way downsizing to a keltec p32. The nickel boron finish offers durability, while the compact design and smartly designed holes compensate for recoil and muzzle rise. Should you install the large backstrap, the grips dimensions will approximate that found on a previous generation glock 21. This glock 43 compensator is a durable, lightweight and aesthetically pleasing muzzle device which greatly enhances the accuracy of the handgun.

The why of that is a topic for another column, but i noticed this. Both the keltec sub 2000 9mm glock model and various ar15 platforms that accept glock mags are what the sgm drum was designed to shine in. It was after an extensive series of rigorous stability, durability and longevity tests, that the glock pistol was officially picked up by the austrian. The stick portion of the magazine that goes in the magwell is about the same size as a 17 round magazine, so it will fit the sub2k well, and protrude a bit low on ar15 platforms. Glock oem slides are known to have variable dovetail locations. Ordering a barrel for my 19 and replacing another match barrel i had bought from a different company for my 17 with one from blacklist. Rigorous testing and experience removed skepticism. Now you can get the same trusted reliability and durability in a. Otherwise, if what they found is truly a flaw with the production gun, there are going to be shooters who will find issue with that aspect of the glock 43s reliability. Feb 01, 2011 glock 17 used in authors ongoing test is a 2nd generation pistol purchased new in 1988. Examining a glock 17 pistol that survived an 18year torture test that included more than 250,000 rounds fired and extreme weather tests that went above and beyond standard. So in september of 2015 i got a second glock 19 gen 4, this one with factory cerakote more on that in a minute. The staff can remember when the glock pistols were shipped in a kind of tupperware box.

Bell goes on to note that the interchangeable backstraps and texturing offered through glocks gen4 grip frame added to the g22s versatility and. For a going to get milk gun either im stuck with strapping on a full size gun bhp, g19. Xd series compared to glock in durability and reliability. The glock is a series of polymerframed, short recoiloperated, lockedbreech semiautomatic pistols designed and produced by austrian manufacturer glock ges. A law enforcement service pistol issued by many precincts, the glock 22 offers tried and true durability and reliability. Austrias military didnt actually adopt the glock until 1982. My last five purchases have been my first five polymerframed pistols. Strike industries recently released a compensator for glock style pistols. Oct 28, 2010 the glock 17, 22, and 21sf would be high on my list of weapons, and i think you will be fine with whichever choice you make. The glock 35 gen 4 is perhaps the best iteration of the handgun. The glock 44 has a unique hybrid steelpolymer slide and mirrors the iconic glock 19 frame. If you want power, underwood offers 165 and 155 gr loads that are amazing. The glock 19 gets little press, but remains popular. How to shoot a glock 22 with accuracy gone outdoors.

Unfortunately glock inc does not offer the actual slide for purchase. Kydex owb outside the waistband holster blue star holsters. Buy a glock 22 and then buy a 9mm barrel for it for plinking. Never expected such accuracy out of such a small gun. The 9mm glock 19x is the first crossover glock combining the features of the fullsize g17 frame with the compact g19 slide into one perfect package. All fobus nd holsters have a passive retention locking system with an adjustment screwto adjust the retention pressure that holds the weapon like a spring on the trigger guard area and holds the gun firmly in place until released. Thanks to a marketing department that could sell bayonets to millionaires and billionaires, glocks bricklike semiautomatic pistols are universally recognized, glamorized and immortalized. About eight years ago i purchased an sp2022 brand new. Have tried any number of powders and several different bullets though only one top end bullet, sierra.

I have been shooting for about 3 years now and am new to law enforcement. Do not be concerned about the long term reliability andor durability of the glock. I didnt want to like glocks when i got into guns but im a convert, i own two and they have not given me any issues in over 2k rounds each. Reliability is another matter some are wary of the glock gen4 guns, but can still take comfort in knowing glock will make them right.

Glock 17 survives 18year torture test including 6 months in. It definitely fits the moniker, the practical, tactical glock. Additional information the first ever glock crossover pistol, the glock 19x, combines the best features of two of their most popular and trusted models. It is the mainstay of american law enforcement, and may even see some favor in our spec ops. When the glock 17 9mm pistol first appeared back in the mid1980s, i was highly skeptical of its capabilities. Lone wolf distributors lone wolf slide melt red dot. What makes a glock like my 22 fail or brakewear out. Shooting illustrated how do you test handgun reliability. I ask because imho the glock 22 is slightly harder to shoot well, compared with the 21 or 17. Unlike the other pistols in this test, the glock s safe action trigger had only one pull. But all of my weapons i test fire and get a feel for the weapon on just how it handles. In my opinion, i dont think its a huge deal because it isnt manual of arms. Glock reliability, durability, and quality page 3 the.

But theres a third reason why avid firearms enthusiasts like glockscustomizability. In less than 2 years i had 55,000 rounds through it and figured id better get a backup. Since then it has been upgraded to hd use and while it doesnt get the same use, it still gets shot regularly. Sep 24, 2015 glock 43 with an aiwb holster from stealth gear usa. The glock 23 is a great allaround handgun that represents a good balance of power and weight.

You can take any glock straight from the box, break it down, and rebuild it into a different gun altogether. The glock 22 gen4 proved softer shooting in my hand than previous generations right out of. It got used to the tune of 1,0001,200 rounds per month for a little over two years with major power factor loads. Aug 16, 2011 within the past year, the glock 27 passed a 20,000 round endurance test by a major u. Glock 23 drop in ultra match barrel blacklist industries. Is the shorted barrelled glock 23 less accurate than its.

After a lot of takeup, the trigger released cleanly at 612 pounds. Since inception, glock has been synonymous with reliability, accuracy, and durability. Everyone here already knows that glocks are famous for two things. May 23, 2018 glock 17 survives 18year, 250,000round torture test including 6 months in ocean examining a glock 17 pistol that survived an 18year torture test that included more than 250,000 rounds fired and extreme weather tests that went above and beyond standard. Within the past year, the glock 27 passed a 20,000 round endurance test by a major u. The p240 came with test targets shot at 25 meters typically showing all shots touching. Being fan of glocks since i started carryig them, i was eager t see how it would hold up in a series of arbitrary tests that i thought up. Its called a slide stop not a slide release for a reason. All slide parts top end, including internal parts can be found here. The mediumsize backstrap bumps the glock 22 gen4s grip up to the same ergonomics as an earlier generation glock 22 pistol. The glock was a reliable, affordable, and durable service pistol chambered for the. The glock 17, 22, and 21sf would be high on my list of weapons, and i think you will be fine with whichever choice you make. Continued to demonstrate virtually flawless mechanical reliability.

I ask because imho the glock 22 is slightly harder to shoot well, compared with the. I am curious if anyone out there has 20k or 30k plus rounds through a glock. Turn around time is 1 week for slide melts and 23 weeks for slide melts for 17l and 41 due to cavity fill. Apr 16, 2015 the glock 23 is a great allaround handgun that represents a good balance of power and weight. Oct 19, 2011 all i do is draw and fire my model 20 glock, which does have a 22 lb heavier stainless steel spring and night sights. All i do is draw and fire my model 20 glock, which does have a 22lb heavier stainless steel spring and night sights. Clearly, either holds enough cartridges on tap for any. Glock 17 9mm torture test tactical life gun magazine. Higher quality and durability were the tenifered glock models. Have tried any number of powders and several different bullets though only one top. In our opinion, the glock 22 s fixed sights were the most visible and easiest to acquire of the test.

Austria, we had the opportunity to extensively test fire the new glock g44 in. As stated in my previous blog post, i conducted some accuracy testing on my newly purchased gen4 glock 19. I didnt want to like glocks when i got into guns but im a convert, i own two and they have not given me any issues in over 2k. I left the pistol on the ocean floor for a full six months, recovering it on my next trip to the area. Glock s cycle rate is incredible too, i have lost my fascination with submachine guns as a result. The lightness and compactness makes it a smart choice for concealed carry. The firearm entered austrian military and police service by 1982 after it was the top performer in reliability and safety tests despite initial resistance from the market to accept a perceived plastic gun due to concerns. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Glock reliability, durability, and quality discussion in. I draw this glock pistol and fire upon target in 1.