Glocks may not always work, but I'm glad they don't fire when you drop them...

[Frank_N_Stein]

My G19 gen 5 is always in the holster when going on and off my belt (I use a Safariland ALS 7378 7TS with a paddle). I still wouldn’t try catching it though if dropped. The holster does give me the confidence to carry with the one in the pipe all the time and reasonable retention against 5-year-old-girl gun-snatchers.

Mine always stays in a holster as well. Until I transition from my IWB holster to the holster on my vest.

 

[88E30M50]

I was, but there is no vest for my lower half or head!

Kevlar helmets already exist, but maybe someone needs to invent the Kevlar cup for these situations.

 

[NHT3]

There's two mechanical blocks preventing it from discharging when dropped. I've dropped mine a couple of times but I'm confident it won't go bang without a finger on the trigger.
If it's factory sights a plastic tipped hammer will put the sight back where you want it. If it's night sights you should probably use a pusher to insure you don't break the glass vial the tritium is in.

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[WebSnyper]

I learned not to do that in 1996 or 1997 when I was in Tennessee. A police officer dropped his Glock and he tried to catch it. He caught it with a finger in the trigger guard and ended up shooting himself in the leg. He ended up losing the leg and having to medically retire. So ever since I just let it go and hope the drop safety works.

Yep, I'm betting the large majority of folks who drop a gun and get hurt are due to trying to catch it. If I recall, there was a gun writer who actually died from such an event.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Yep, I'm betting the large majority of folks who drop a gun and get hurt are due to trying to catch it. If I recall, there was a gun writer who actually died from such an event.

Steve Malloy's death was a slam fire, not attempting to catch. Fell out of his waistband as he went to tie his shoe.

 

[eldirector]

One of the many reasons I hate unnecessary unholstering. Though, I suppose dropping it while in a holster wouldn't be all that different.

Glad Glocks bounce.

 

[WebSnyper]

Steve Malloy's death was a slam fire, not attempting to catch. Fell out of his waistband as he went to tie his shoe.

Ah, I see. I had thought at the time that it was reported he tried to catch it, but I see differently now (appears it was an older model firearm without a drop safe firing pin block). Was trying to remember his name to look it up before I posted, so thanks for the info.

 

[cosermann]

... So ever since I just let it go and hope the drop safety works.

I don't think I've ever heard of a case where the Glock drop safety failed. But then again, I lead a sheltered life.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Frank, forgot to say, glad you are OK.

Ezz gon, ezz not safe.

 

[T755]

I can do either. I don't have a sight pusher any more so I usually just take it to the armorer.

Come see me.

 

[Grelber]

If I was going to get a gun for dropping, it would be a Glock.

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

Come see me.

Well, duh.

 

[NHT3]

Steve Malloy's death was a slam fire, not attempting to catch. Fell out of his waistband as he went to tie his shoe.

And your point is? Steve Malloy was carrying a 1903 Colt. As I understand it no one was present when the accident happened so there is no way of knowing if he grabbed for it or not. I would imagine it was determined from the angle and location of the entry wound that it was dropped.There is a metal to metal block between the striker and the firing pin safety until the trigger is depressed to prevent a discharge on Glock/M&P/XD pistols.
Tin foil hats are allowed here but a disclaimer should be added that no one KNOWS exactly how it happened and the offending firearm was not a striker fired pistol with a firing pin safety block.
PS.. Frank, if you want to meet me at SPB in Greenwood when I"m scheduled to work I'll bring my pusher and put it where ever you want.

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[jsharmon7]

I’m not buying this “accidentally dropped it” story. I think someone has upped his game from curb stomping.

 

[eric001]

Hey now! Give Frank some credit here--ya just don't give a good beat down with a plastic toy, err, gun! Need old-fashioned steel for that kinda stuff!!

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

I’m not buying this “accidentally dropped it” story. I think someone has upped his game from curb stomping.

Gives new meaning to the term "drop gun."

 

[Denny347]

Gives new meaning to the term "drop gun."

 

[WebSnyper]

And your point is? Steve Malloy was carrying a 1903 Colt. As I understand it no one was present when the accident happened so there is no way of knowing if he grabbed for it or not. I would imagine it was determined from the angle and location of the entry wound that it was dropped.There is a metal to metal block between the striker and the firing pin safety until the trigger is depressed to prevent a discharge on Glock/M&P/XD pistols.
Tin foil hats are allowed here but a disclaimer should be added that no one KNOWS exactly how it happened and the offending firearm was not a striker fired pistol with a firing pin safety block.
PS.. Frank, if you want to meet me at SPB in Greenwood when I"m scheduled to work I'll bring my pusher and put it where ever you want.

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To be fair to Kirk, I think he was responding to me. I had understood from something I had read previously that had been a situation where he tried to catch the gun, but had forgotten the gun writer's name so couldn't fact check myself. Kirk was providing some update to that.

That said, if one does drop a gun, best to do as Frank did and let it go and if possible, get out of the way (especially if you know it does not have a firing pin block drop safety, or it is a Sig P320)

 

[POB]

That said, if one does drop a gun, best to do as Frank did and let it go and if possible, get out of the way (especially if you know it does not have a firing pin block drop safety, or it is a Sig P320)

I think one more time should just about get your point across.

 

[Brad69]

So I have dropped many different weapons never personally had an issue. I did witness a really dramatic dropped gun situation once. The BN HQ had set up in a Iraqi airbase when a PFC came in the front door carrying a M249. The strap broke just as he walked inside the muzzle hit the ground and it fired a impressive 10 round bust into the wall.