just a few Glock questions

[Case82]

I recently purchased a G23 and naturally I've been cleaning it religiously and obsessing about every little detail. (I've been compared to a new father ) Also, I've been trolling the net reading anything and everything I can find about Glocks. I read an article about how over time oil can cause the slide rails to seperate from the frame. Is this true? I lubricate my Glock according to the manual. Could this possibly cause harm? Also, will Hoppes solvent harm the polymer?
One more thing, I keep my Glock in the nightstand chambered. Do I need to worry about spring fatigue? Not only in the magazine but also the trigger and firing pin springs?
I apologize for rambling, but any response would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

 

[cbsbyte]

No idea about Polymer guns. Best bet would be to search in the Semi-auto handgun or general handgun sections on THR for the information.

 

[earthworm]

Go to www.glocktalk.com Everything you're afraid to ask & more.

 

[Darkside852003]

Here is a post about lubing your glock.

http://www.glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=697960&highlight=glock+cleaning

I recently purchased a G23 and naturally I've been cleaning it religiously and obsessing about every little detail. (I've been compared to a new father ) Also, I've been trolling the net reading anything and everything I can find about Glocks. I read an article about how over time oil can cause the slide rails to seperate from the frame. Is this true? I lubricate my Glock according to the manual. Could this possibly cause harm? Also, will Hoppes solvent harm the polymer?
One more thing, I keep my Glock in the nightstand chambered. Do I need to worry about spring fatigue? Not only in the magazine but also the trigger and firing pin springs?
I apologize for rambling, but any response would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Glocks do not need a lot of cleaning and very little lube. Never heard of the rails seperating from oil. Hoppes will not harm the polymer. Repeated cycling of the gun and loading and unloading the mags will wear out springs more then constant compression, so I have been told. I carry and sweat on my Glock 19 everyday and it is holding up fine. Once every two weeks I clean the lint out and wipe it down.

 

[theken206]

first, no sorry needed friend, this is the high road


"I lubricate my Glock ACCORDING TO THE MANUAL. Could this possibly cause harm?"

I can assure you it will not. Apply your lube relativley sparingly and wipe off any excess and your good to go.

"Also, will Hoppes solvent harm the polymer?"

nope, dont worry about it. Just remember not leave a bunch of solvents in the trigger housing if you get a bit over zealous with your solvents like I tend to do.

"Do I need to worry about spring fatigue? Not only in the magazine but also the trigger and firing pin springs?"

In regards to the loaded mag', modern springs fatigue from use not from compression.

 

[Rugerdog]

The only problem I ever had with a glock was a model 22 mag that had been left loaded for about 9 years. It would not feed reliably when I went to requlify for chl. I stretched out the spring, and it still is being used today. I now leave the factory colored grease on the slide where it is from the factory. Now that I think about it the only thing I do to glocks is to put a couple drops of oil on the mainspring to shut it up and swab the barrel every once in a while.- Art

 

[redneck2]

Did you ever read the thing about the torture test the guy did with the Glock??

Ran gazillions of rounds thru it, left it under salt water for weeks....

I've cleaned my G20 maybe twice in 5 years. Don't shoot it a lot. Bet it still works just fine.

 

[silversport]

GLOCKs...easiest gun to clean I have ever owned, little lube to keep it happy, built like a tank...reliable...I never had any problems with a G19, G21, or my G27 (using both the .40S&W and the GLOCK 357 "AUTO" (SiG) barrel...
Bill

 

[kennyboy]

I really wouldn't worry about spring fatigue. Glocks are used as defensive weapons and therefore are often carried with one in the pipe. Just think about how many law enforcement officers own Glocks. Often, the only time there isn't a round chambered is when the pistol is being cleaned. This is true with most other duty pistols as well.

 

[valor1]

There is no need to worry about Glocks except for shooting substandard lead reloads and you'll be fine. It would be very difficult to ruin them. It would be easier to ruin your pockets by buying more ammo and spitting them out on the range.

 

[Loucks]

There is no need to worry about Glocks except for shooting substandard lead reloads and you'll be fine.

Even that's supposed to be OK, so long as you spring for an aftermarket barrel so as to avoid the polygonal rifling.

I have heard that GLOCK suggests the slingshot method instead of using the slide release, but other than that they seem to be reliable weapons.

Butt ugly, though.