I notice none of these pictures are of a CZ going kaboom....
A Hi Point won't go Kaboom either
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glocks going kaboom?????
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A Hi Point won't go Kaboom either
iChokePeople
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I notice none of these pictures are of a CZ going kaboom....
Even funnier that if you do a google image search for cz kaboom, most of the hits are glocks. And some are scary.
96firephoenix
Master
I could be wrong,but I think it's more like KAPOW!....according to some popular gun writers,KABOOM=catastrophic failure......I think we can all agree that KABOOM=BAD,KAPOW=GOOD
I"m sorry I'm not up to date on my onomatopoeia.
iChokePeople
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<<. Google failure. I did find discussion about a cz kaboom, but no pics, and for full disclosure, seemed to be blatant user stupidity. You can't out-engineer stupid.
Your Glock will be fine with factory ammo or once or twice fired reloaded brass as long as you don't try to hot rod the cartridge you're loading. I loaded thousands and thousands of rounds for the original G17 with no trouble. Just keep your powder charges sensible.
451_Detonics
Grandmaster
I have kaboomed a 1911 with an overcharge and a USP loaded with a powder that was later declared unsafe in the 40 S&W but was a recommend load when I used it. Anything made by man can break if abused.
Safe my ass! Glocks are a Polish hand grenade, it's gonna go boom, but the question is, will it be in your hand?
Glock 21 .45acp Winchester White box KABOOM
I, too, failed to come up with a CZ kaboom after extensive googling.I notice none of these pictures are of a CZ going kaboom....
I've come to the conclusion that there are no survivors left to tell about their kabooms.
iChokePeople
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... Or all three of the guys who shoot them are careful or lucky.
But probably that. ^^
But probably that. ^^
I've been in the presence of 1500+ Glock .40 cal pistols firing over 3 million rounds over the past 4+ years and haven't seen a kaboom yet. Of course we follow Glock's recommendations and only fire factory loaded, FMJ ammunition (no reloads, no lead bullets).
I'm satisfied.
I'm satisfied.
Smitty506th
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(Puts on TINFOIL hat)
Everyone knows that to end World War Two we dropped "Fat Man" and "Little Boy" on the Empire of Japan. What they don't tell you is that they were a very early prototype Glock 17 and Glock 26. They do go boom, get the truth out.....
Everyone knows that to end World War Two we dropped "Fat Man" and "Little Boy" on the Empire of Japan. What they don't tell you is that they were a very early prototype Glock 17 and Glock 26. They do go boom, get the truth out.....
I have only heard of the .40 models ever having done this, very uncommonly, and $100 spent on an aftermarket barrel takes away all the worry.
I'll be the first to admit that I have drank the Glock koolaid, but 80k rounds, trouble free, tends to convince a person.
I'll be the first to admit that I have drank the Glock koolaid, but 80k rounds, trouble free, tends to convince a person.
that was true in generations past.
There's a whole chapter in Glocks In Competition where they tested leading the barrel to force a Kaboom and how barrels have changed over time.
Comparison over the years, 2nd gen G21 barrel on the left and a newer G31 barrel on the right:
Being this is only my second post, I'll try to be a little more focused on the concern of the guy who posted this topic... and being that my name is IndyGlockMan, I feel a need to reply with a helpful opinion.
Some of the replys above are correct. Every gun, if not used properly, can or will go "kaboom", but don't worry.
I've owned Glocks for 15+ years and have never had an issue. Just stay away from shooting bare lead bullets and reloads (unless you know & trust the reloader).
If it's your first Glock, I'd recommend getting a 3rd generation Glock 17.
It's 9mm, easy to shoot, ammo is less expensive, mags, holsters, and custom parts are plentiful. New or used gun, doesn't matter. Just get it through your local gun shop. You can go over everything face to face, ask questions, buy accessories, ammo and get started in the world of Glocks the right way. If they have a range, you can probably shoot it before you buy it.
If for some reason you don't like the Glock, there are many guys that love them and will be happy to take it off your hands so you can buy something else you like better.
This is truely a crazy blog that I would never have considered this could happen to me......So I guess that I should stop using my Glock to drive nails in the wall......LOL! Only kidding, however it makes me think switch about shooting steal through my buddies Glock 23.
Another reason I always recommend an aftermarket barrel is that most will be conventionally rifled and you can shoot lead bullets. With the price difference between lead and jacketed bullets, you will pay off that barrel inside of 3000 rounds. Add to that the fully supported chamber and thats why all my Glocks have new barrels.
shortyforty
Marksman
wow after reading this thread we should all join the insaro website as in indiana stick and rock owners website(i guess you could blow a rock or stick up if you tried hard enough)
