Frame "upgrade" (spell r-e-c-a-l-l) question.

[Steelharp]

Guys, I did a search, but I still need to ask this. I have one of those 3rd gen E series G 17 frames. Glock made me a replacement, but the newer one just didn't feel right or shoot well (for me), so I sold the gun. So, I still have the "faulty" frame.

What exactly goes wrong? Has anyone had one actually fail, or is there just something about them that could fail? Can the frame be repaired, as replacement didn't work out for me? I really like the way this frame feels; don't know why the replacement didn't have the same "something;" I know, they're all plastic, yada, yada.

Any help/advice?

Thanks...

 

[hollowpointt]

rails

In talking with Glock I was told that so few rear rails have failed ( broken off), that I should continue to shoot it until it broke then have it replaced. I have also heard that the gun still functions with one broken rail. I had them order me a new frame anyway and I did just that, shoot it.

 

[Pebcac]

The rear rail assembly on the affected guns was evidently bent wrong during manufacturing, so the rails can fail right at the flush point with the top of the frame. Do a search at glocktalk.com for pics; there are several.

Since the rails are molded into the polymer, once they fail, there's no fixing them. Gotta replace the frame. You do have another option, however: rather than use a new 3rd-gen replacement frame, you can buy a 2nd-gen for $43, IIRC.

As far as the "shoot it until it breaks" and "works on three rails" stuff, well, you have to make your own judgment on that. My opinion at the time was well-documented on more than one forum, as I had an affected G19 that I loved to shoot and was my primary defensive choice. Short version: there are pics of guns that had both rear rails fail, and for me, I'm not comfortable with the idea of a broken-off rail potentially fouling the action. YMMV. Good luck with it!