twa Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Do you have a spare magazine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy8467 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Do you have a spare magazine? Yeah, I have two spare magazines. I haven't been keeping track of which magazines I have in the gun when I have the problems, so I should probably be doing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cept One Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 You don't seem to hold much favor for Glocks. Personally I am not all that into them either, but that is just preference; how could you tell? It just annoys me that such a poor design is so popular. best pistol I've shot personally was a Sig P226 .40. Sig makes great firearms! In that video it seems like the Glocks have the issue more than others. Any specific reason why? I don't think so... maybe the heavier frames of the HK & S&W keep the recoil down? That video is not the most scientific so i wouldn't put much stock in it. As much as i dislike Glocks reliability is not one of its shortcomings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 that and note how many rounds fired before jamming,weak spring/bur could be the issue just guessing of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cept One Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Yeah, I have two spare magazines. I haven't been keeping track of which magazines I have in the gun when I have the problems, so I should probably be doing that. Yeah i would mark the magazines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy8467 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Thanks for the advice guys, I'll be doing that next time I go shooting. I would have thought that if it was a mechanical issue though that the gunsmith would have found it. I took it to Hatfields Gunsmith in Manassas if anybody has any experience with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Hard to find issues with spring tension and movement in a clip at times...aside from noting them being specific to the clip from the description of the problem it is probably not the ammo even a new spring having too much tension will produce feed problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 how is glock a poor design? the lack of external safety is legit gripe but other than that? and don't tell me the trigger either. that's a personal preference type thing. glock triggers feel great to me. believe me, i'd love to get a kimber 1911 or Sig but then I remember that I could buy 2-3 glocks for the same price and have better reliability. for home and personal defense, i can always trust one of my glocks to perform without a hiccup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cept One Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 how is glock a poor design? the lack of external safety is legit gripe but other than that?and don't tell me the trigger either. that's a personal preference type thing. glock triggers feel great to me. believe me, i'd love to get a kimber 1911 or Sig but then I remember that I could buy 2-3 glocks for the same price and have better reliability. for home and personal defense, i can always trust one of my glocks to perform without a hiccup 1) the ergonomics and balance are horrendous... 2) a trigger that has a short travel distance and is relatively light (#6.5avg) with no manual safety is inherently dangerous IMO. here is just one example of a ND that would not have occurred with a true double action or a single action w/ manual safety http://www.itstactical.com/warcom/firearms/safety-warning-worn-leather-holsters-can-cause-accidental-discharges/ another example would be the Plaxico incident. 3) field striping a Glock requires the trigger to be pulled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 you can argue erg and balance all you want, but that's a subjective topic and preference will vary person to person. like i said, glocks feel great in my hand and extremely easy point and shoot weapons IMO your other gripes sound like safety related issues that the operator should address with professional training if they feel uncomfortable handling a glock. glock's design is simple, functional, and most of all reliable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertim Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 Sig makes great firearms! No doubt. That 226 just felt great. Grip, action, general weight, balance. Only thing about Sigs...yeow they can be pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cept One Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 No doubt. That 226 just felt great. Grip, action, general weight, balance. Only thing about Sigs...yeow they can be pricey. Yeah the price is what kept me from buying a Sig... but if you got the money they are well worth it. you can argue erg and balance all you want, but that's a subjective topic and preference will vary person to person. like i said, glocks feel great in my hand and extremely easy point and shoot weapons IMO No it is not! no one... not even the most ardent Glock fanboys will argue that it has good ergonomics. your other gripes sound like safety related issues that the operator should address with professional training if they feel uncomfortable handling a glock. yes they are safety concerns... related to poor design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madison Redskin Posted March 18, 2012 Share Posted March 18, 2012 1) the ergonomics and balance are horrendous...2) a trigger that has a short travel distance and is relatively light (#6.5avg) with no manual safety is inherently dangerous IMO. here is just one example of a ND that would not have occurred with a true double action or a single action w/ manual safety http://www.itstactical.com/warcom/firearms/safety-warning-worn-leather-holsters-can-cause-accidental-discharges/ another example would be the Plaxico incident. 3) field striping a Glock requires the trigger to be pulled. I've got to agree with each of these points. The balance is so-so and the ergonomics are simply poor. The grip is too small and boxy and, when compared to Berettas, Sigs, M&Ps, etc., it's simply uncomfortable. Safety is biggest problem. Whenever I hear of accidental discharges involving handguns, I know there's a 60% chance the gun was a Glock. Again, if thumb safeties are good enough for the military on the 1911 and M9, they're good enough for me. The field stripping issue is mildly obnoxious, although if you're field stripping a loaded weapon and you pull the trigger, you're an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slateman Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 So, does anyone know where to get a Glock 29 in Northern Virginia? Priced one out at Glockmeister, but if there's a local vendor that can offer a competitive price, I'm definitely willing to shop there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfitzo53 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Been meaning to ask this, so this seems like a good place to do it. I own a Mossberg 500, and I'm looking to get a gun safe now that we have a daughter. Anything in particular I should be looking for? I, like the OP, am somewhat of a noob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mike Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Been meaning to ask this, so this seems like a good place to do it.I own a Mossberg 500, and I'm looking to get a gun safe now that we have a daughter. Anything in particular I should be looking for? I, like the OP, am somewhat of a noob. The one thing I do know is that you bolt it down unless you want it to be just a big heavy carry case for a thief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 bolting down is good if you just have the one a trigger lock or partial disasembly might be easier safes are really more for preventing theft and if your child can get past a trigger lock,a safe is not a high hurdle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 i'm looking at getting myself a Mossberg 500 as well. How do you like that bad boy Dfitzo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfitzo53 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 bolting down is good if you just have the one a trigger lock or partial disasembly might be easier safes are really more for preventing theft and if your child can get past a trigger lock,a safe is not a high hurdle Ok, interesting point. I do have a trigger lock on there already. I like the 500 a lot. I've only had a chance to shoot with it once so far, at Blue Ridge Arsenal in VA. Liked the feel of it, but I haven't taken it outside for skeet or anything like that. Just another on the long list of things that I'm short on time and money for with a new baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 what kind of stock do you have on it? i plan on putting a knoxx tactical on mine. it's recoil reducing and supposed to make a significant difference in felt recoil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cept One Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 what kind of stock do you have on it? i plan on putting a knoxx tactical on mine. it's recoil reducing and supposed to make a significant difference in felt recoil Unless you are a lefty I would suggest looking at the Rem. 870. The location of the safety on the Mossberg is much harder to access with the M4 stock. The Rem. 870 has a more conventional safety location... Both are great shotguns and retail for about the same price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy8467 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 So, does anyone know where to get a Glock 29 in Northern Virginia?Priced one out at Glockmeister, but if there's a local vendor that can offer a competitive price, I'm definitely willing to shop there. I don't know for sure if they carry it, but I've found that Virginia Arms in Manassas has a very large selection and competitive prices. They recently expanded their store too, so they have an even larger inventory. I would call them up and ask them if they carry that particular one in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Slateman, Check out loudoun guns. I doubt they can compete with internet prices though I know Glock 10mm's are harder to find though. Too expensive of a round for me to shoot but I'm sure its fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slateman Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 That's why they have .22 conversion kits. And it may not be. If I buy online, I have to use a FFL which will run me about 30 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cept One Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 That's why they have .22 conversion kits.And it may not be. If I buy online, I have to use a FFL which will run me about 30 bucks. I agree with Cowboy8467, i have bought several firearms from Virginia Arms and have no complaints. If they do not have a gun in-stock they will order it for you... http://www.virginiaarms.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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