G26 G4 FRTB with missfire

[Robert B]

I have run 70 124 +P GDHP's through this gun at this time. I have had two off center primer strikes. One fired, and one was a light strike. The light strike fired the second attempt, so I don't think it was a bad round. I am aware that the off center primer dimples are an indication that the slide was not fully into battery. The test fire date on this NIB pistol is 4-23-12, and it has the 018 RSA. The glock rep told me that the RSA on this gun never changed and that the current RSA is the 018. He is sending me a new 018 RSA in the mail to see if my current RSA is defective. What do you all think? Anyone have this pistol, and not having any problems? Thanks.

 

[Robert B]

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Is this FTRB issue common?

 

[ku4hx]

I had that happen once when a buddy of mine was firing my G20 with near full power loads. He had multiple light strikes not centered on the primer and I had none. This went on for several swaps. My conclusion was he wasn't holding the gun firmly enough. After some minor instruction his problem went away.

A very dirty gun can cause FTRB but it has to be a pretty cruddy chamber.

I'd not suspect weak ammunition in your case; but maybe a less that optimum grip. I doubt your RSA is at fault but at about $15 why not get one and see. Spares are always a good idea anyway.

No it's not a common issue for the gun; can't speak to poor shooting practices.

 

[Robert B]

Thanks so much for the info!!!!

Knowing it is not the gun is a start. Second, the pistol was moving in my hand so I do think that I needed to tighten the grip a bit. I know the proper grip, I just got a bit lazy with it. Thanks. I'll use the new RSA and give it a good solid grip. Thanks.

 

[hentown]

IF a handgun that recoils as mildly as a G26 (I carry one daily) moves in your hand, then it's not the firearm; it's the hand. Doesn't take a death grip, but you can't use a girlieman grip, either.

 

[Fotno]

I've got a Gen4 G26 that runs like a Singer sewing machine so far, closing in on 1,000 rounds now without a failure. You do have to grip it like you mean it though.

 

[psyopspec]

You could also check to firing pin channel to make sure it's clean and dry. In a newer gun that might not be the most likely problem, but it's an easy one to double check.

 

[hentown]

You could also check to firing pin channel to make sure it's clean and dry. In a newer gun that might not be the most likely problem, but it's an easy one to double check.

Ditto. And a newbie might have squirted oil into the firing pin channel, not knowing any better. Some folks have mistaken the hole in the bottom of the slide for an oiling point.