Care to see what 70000 rounds on a Glock looks like?
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I have used Winchester primers when the CCI's werent available, and had no problems with them in my handguns.
I did have some trouble with them in my AR's though, as I was getting slamfires/bursts out of the ammo loaded with them. Ill pass on them with the auto rifles.
Yup, and I fear round two is looming.
Not to bring up the dead, but this is sort of a "respawn" in a couple of ways. 
I finally had something serious break on the above 17. The left rear rail broke off about two weeks ago. Semi-official round count was 147,400 rounds. I had trigger springs go at around 90 and 120,000, but they were easy fixes. This one wasnt.
Its actually got probably better than 150,000 through it, but Ive only been counting the 300 a week I shot through it over the past decade, and that wasnt always the case, a lot of weeks it was more.
Gun was still running with the rail broke, but I did notice a couple of weird malfunctions when I first started shooting (I assumed thats when it went), and accuracy was a bit different. It was throwing occasional flyers here and there that I didnt call. Found out what happened when I got home and was cleaning the gun.
I called Glock to see what my options were. While looking for the number I found out that Glock only has a "1 year" warranty, which was a bit of a surprise and shock.
I brought this up while talking to them, and they said to send it in, they would look at it "might" still be covered. So in it went.
Got a call a couple of days later, and they said they were covering it under warranty and would replace the frame, and rebuild the rest of the gun. Go Glock!
Got her back yesterday afternoon, and as far as I can tell by the repair order list, it looks like the only thing original left is the barrel, slide, and night sights. They put a new Gen 3 frame with a "G" serial number on it and rebuilt the gun.
Total cost to me, was the $25 it cost to send it down.
Contrary to what you often hear, "stippling" the grip doesnt appear to void the warranty. They never even brought it up when I was talking to them. In fact, all they really said was, "we'll fix it". Didnt ask me any questions about it.
Nor does it being 9 years out of warranty seem to be an issue either.
Anyway, Im happy all around. Looks like you can shoot Glocks to death and they will take care of you. Works for me! Go Glock!
I finally had something serious break on the above 17. The left rear rail broke off about two weeks ago. Semi-official round count was 147,400 rounds. I had trigger springs go at around 90 and 120,000, but they were easy fixes. This one wasnt.
Its actually got probably better than 150,000 through it, but Ive only been counting the 300 a week I shot through it over the past decade, and that wasnt always the case, a lot of weeks it was more.
Gun was still running with the rail broke, but I did notice a couple of weird malfunctions when I first started shooting (I assumed thats when it went), and accuracy was a bit different. It was throwing occasional flyers here and there that I didnt call. Found out what happened when I got home and was cleaning the gun.
I called Glock to see what my options were. While looking for the number I found out that Glock only has a "1 year" warranty, which was a bit of a surprise and shock.
I brought this up while talking to them, and they said to send it in, they would look at it "might" still be covered. So in it went.
Got a call a couple of days later, and they said they were covering it under warranty and would replace the frame, and rebuild the rest of the gun. Go Glock!
Got her back yesterday afternoon, and as far as I can tell by the repair order list, it looks like the only thing original left is the barrel, slide, and night sights. They put a new Gen 3 frame with a "G" serial number on it and rebuilt the gun.
Total cost to me, was the $25 it cost to send it down.
Contrary to what you often hear, "stippling" the grip doesnt appear to void the warranty. They never even brought it up when I was talking to them. In fact, all they really said was, "we'll fix it". Didnt ask me any questions about it.
Nor does it being 9 years out of warranty seem to be an issue either.
Anyway, Im happy all around. Looks like you can shoot Glocks to death and they will take care of you. Works for me! Go Glock!
precision_shooter
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Glocks just work and work. Then when they don’t it’s an easy fix by the usher usually. Hearing how Glock took care of you after that length of time and number of rounds just solidified me as a “Glock guy”
LOL. Yea, maybe. I didnt get any offers though .You should wear a Glock shirt and get them to sponsor you, like the YouTube gun celebs. Maybe they'll start covering the costs of your ammo!
Yea, me too. They are like the Energizer Bunny and Timex all in one. Or, just simply, a Glock.
No, no FFL.
When Ruger replaced an LCR they couldn't fix I had to go through a FFL. The replacement LCR had issues, and I returned it, they couldn't fix that one either so they sent me another replacement, and I had to go through the FFL a second time.
I think the rule is: new serial number = FFL transfer
sigarms228
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Thanks for the update AK103K and that is amazing and impressive that Glock gave you the kind of service they did. 
Been on TFL for a few years but seems I've never seen this thread. Great read getting caught up, with a level of suspense lol.
Have had my G20 for ~28yrs and my G26 for ~23yrs (whenever they first came out). Had a G19 that a brother has now, that is 25yrs old and still going. Just got a G17.5 that I really love.
Never said Glocks were pretty but I am often a "function over form" guy (tho I can appreciate pretty guns too).
Another "thanks" for posting and updating this thread.
Have had my G20 for ~28yrs and my G26 for ~23yrs (whenever they first came out). Had a G19 that a brother has now, that is 25yrs old and still going. Just got a G17.5 that I really love.
Never said Glocks were pretty but I am often a "function over form" guy (tho I can appreciate pretty guns too).
Another "thanks" for posting and updating this thread.
I don't own a Glock. I've never shot a Glock. I've only handled a Glock once and it was recently (BIL bought a coyote tan 19x). Many of the "Glock or nothing" blowhards really turn me off. But, I gotta say, this thread, I like. Honestly, I only read the first page and the most recent posts, but I like what I see. Your experience with the round count and repairs impresses me. I look forward to a little range time with my BIL's 19x and maybe some day when the "right" deal crosses my path, I'll join the club. Kudos to you and to Glock for taking care of you.
I think it depends on where you live. It used to be that way here in PA, as Ive had a couple come right to my house (from S&W). Now, at least with Glock anyway, if its a complete gun, it has to go to a dealer.
I had my dealer send it for me too, kind of killed two birds. He only charged me $25, and it was coming back to him anyway.
It also saved me about $25-50. If I were to send it overnight as you have to ship them these days, it would have cost me somewhere around $50-75.
And thanks for the replies.
I only broke it (and had fun doing it), Glock fixed it.
Good on Glock. They are exceptional with their warranty. The frame is really one of the cheapest major parts of the gun. The few bucks it cost them to replace it bought them more loyalty and good Will than they could have paid for.
I’m hardly a Glock fanboy. I had to carry them at work for years. I have dainty little girl hands and, they feel like holding the wrong end of a baseball bat to me.
But....
They work. They work well. They are priced right. They don’t rust. They stand up to all kinds of abuse and wear.
It’s a genius design.
I’m hardly a Glock fanboy. I had to carry them at work for years. I have dainty little girl hands and, they feel like holding the wrong end of a baseball bat to me.
But....
They work. They work well. They are priced right. They don’t rust. They stand up to all kinds of abuse and wear.
It’s a genius design.
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