Pistol Kabooms
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Remo223
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Wow, you guys don't read so good. I don't own a glock 40.
Funny things people do with the .40 S&W
One of the reasons Glock 40's explode is people either intentionally or accidentally decrease case volume to a dangerous level while using Clays or N310 or other super fast powders. Sometimes bullet setback causes a KB. Other times sheer stupidity is to blame.
One of the reasons Glock 40's explode is people either intentionally or accidentally decrease case volume to a dangerous level while using Clays or N310 or other super fast powders. Sometimes bullet setback causes a KB. Other times sheer stupidity is to blame.
1stmarine
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I have shot over 80K rounds in glock 40cals and over 65K rounds in the glock 9mm and never had an issue. I replace the barrel every year after 7K rounds.
I also do the preventive maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer and they have been extremely reliable.
Back in the service I shot the beretta 92F for many years w/o any issues. Those were also very well maintained.
I have seen pistols blow up of several brands and there was always lead reloads, a bad reload or a neglected system and/or barrel out of spec. Those where the reasons.
Cheers,
E.
I also do the preventive maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer and they have been extremely reliable.
Back in the service I shot the beretta 92F for many years w/o any issues. Those were also very well maintained.
I have seen pistols blow up of several brands and there was always lead reloads, a bad reload or a neglected system and/or barrel out of spec. Those where the reasons.
Cheers,
E.
1stmarine
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Factory tolerance changes after 7K to 8K rounds. I also train a lot with the +P ammo I carry.
The barrel and other parts is a very small expense. I don't wait for anything to fail. I replace them before that.
The barrel and other parts is a very small expense. I don't wait for anything to fail. I replace them before that.
1stmarine
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mainly chamber wear. I have a custom made gauge for it.
Last 2 years I didn't even measure it. I simply replace the barrel, spring, etc...
Last 2 years I didn't even measure it. I simply replace the barrel, spring, etc...
Remo223
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You either buy an aftermarket barrel or you throw your brass away...that's what about those 10mm smileys.
1stmarine
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PArts are inexpensive so there is no reason not to do proper maintenance.
-Barrel
-Recoil Spring
-Spring loaded bearings
-Channel liner for the firing ping and spring
-Trigger spring
Others if they shows any wear or do not look ok...
-Trigger bar
-Trigger block
-Barrel
-Recoil Spring
-Spring loaded bearings
-Channel liner for the firing ping and spring
-Trigger spring
Others if they shows any wear or do not look ok...
-Trigger bar
-Trigger block
jcwit
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Gonna have to ask Brian Zins about this next time I see him.
1stmarine
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No, not the headspace, the headspace is ok but I gauge the entire chamber. Once I put the gauge I can see the difference that is minimal from factor but I change the barrel anyway.
You do not need to replace everything in detailed preventive maintenance but I replace many of the parts above anyway. The best way to mitigate risk
is to take the potential risk away.
Again all those parts are very inexpensive compared to all the ammo and other expenses every year so it is a no brainer for me.
Cheers,
E.
You do not need to replace everything in detailed preventive maintenance but I replace many of the parts above anyway. The best way to mitigate risk
is to take the potential risk away.
Again all those parts are very inexpensive compared to all the ammo and other expenses every year so it is a no brainer for me.
Cheers,
E.
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