Greg8098
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I have heard that the life span of the .40/ .357, and 10mm Glocks is somewhere around 35,000 to 40,000 rounds. Anybody ever wore out one of these models out before? If not then what is your current round count.
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I`m in the plastics business, have been for 18 years now.
With that being said, I`ll tell you point blank that a polymer based pistol starts deteriorating from day 1 of it`s life. Yes, it has a long lifespan, prolly 20+ years with some of the "modern" polymers and additive packages, but I`ll be damned if I`ll shoot a polymer framed pistol after a 100yr life. There is NO amount of anti-oxidant or UV blocking additive that you can put in a polymer that will keep it from degrading and allow it to live as long as steel with regular use and reasonable care.
Yes, the glocks are safe now and will be for many years. I seriously doubt I`ll be here to see what y`alls great-grandchildren say about yer deteriorated family heirloom glock, but I`ll bet they`ll still be praising 1920`s vintage 1911`s
Hell will freeze over 10 times before I buy a polymer based pistol, and that`s how I`ve made a living and been able to afford steel pistols. Go to the appliance repairman`s house and look at his appliances if you want good advice
"However, in just a few minutes a Glock fanboy will come by and post a link to a test where a Glock was put in a blender filled with Drano, sulfuric acid, Coca-Cola, pirahna, and 2 pounds of industrial diamonds. A CAT D8 bulldozer was then dropped on it from 1000 feet. The owner picked up the Glock, chambered a 155mm HE round, hit a post-it note at 917 miles, and then proceeded to run 726,761 rounds of Wolf ammo coated with Gorilla Glue with no failures.
Maybe Rubbermaid will get in on the action and start making dishwasher safe, disposable glock receivers to keep us happy for years to comeseal it in an air-tight bag, then stick it in the freezer.
I see you read about my torture test. I believe I used Rhino Glue, though. I could try again with Gorilla Glue but its such a pain to lift the CAT D8 to 1000 feet--not sure its worth it.
(I actually don't even own a Glock--just really liked your post)
But, my Glocks are for me, not my daughter, and they are my "beaters". I leave them in my vehicle when on campus, dropped into a steel vault that is permanently affixed to my truck's frame. I cannot bring myself to beat-up one of my 1911s. Never gonna happen.
So, what does the future hold for my Glocks? Who cares. I use them now, not 20 years from now. It they melt-down some day, I still have my BHP, and my 1911s. If worried about long-term implications, buy an extra receiver (Tupper Ware) and seal it in an air-tight bag, then stick it in the freezer.