Glock 42 issues

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Tibult

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Bought a Glock 42 yesterday and took it to the range today to function test it
First with S&B 92 gr FMJs it had a few FTE,Stove pipe, and FTF every other mag would have a malfunction when it was almost out of ammo in the mag.Out of 50 rounds had maybe 5 issues all together. Then when I put Hornady 90 gr xtp and speer gold dots 90 gr Hollowpoints it ran like a swiss watch not one issue. So this tells me like the Canik tp9sf elite this gun does not like weak target ammo just premium defense ammo and hotter target rounds.

Only difference is that its a 380 and it did not have as many issues as the Canik had. I am not going to send it to Glock because this gun is a backup gun and its unlikely I will use it in emergency like I would with a Glock 26. My only concern was if it runs with hollow points then its good in my book. I will buy some lehigh defense rounds and buffalo bore 380 for it to maximize the power of this small round.Overall it was very accurate and easy to shoot.
 
I don't use S&B ammo, but my 42 has run flawlessly with all kinds of other brands. I've used white box Winchester, Blazer, etc. with no problems. I would suspect that the S&B might just be the culprit in this problem.
 
I dont clean glocks until after running it for the first range visit and every time they functioned flawlessly.
If me not cleaning it as per glock instructions causes failures then why did it not happen with the hollow points after I put FMJ through it?

380 acp guns in my experience are more sensitive with certain ammo but, the trade-off is an easier to shoot pistol then a 9mm similar sized gun. The glock 43 is harder to shoot accurately and significantly more recoil and to me the 42 makes more sense because I can out shoot the 43 with it. The 43 is a tad too big for pocket carry whereas the 42 is just about right. The 26 I have is my main carry and the 42 is a BUG only.
 
Hey Tibult, those symptoms sound familiar, you might try running it soaking wet with lube for maybe a box or two of ammo and then do a thorough clean and lube as normal.

At least that worked on my 43. In my experience I can't say if it was just a "break in" issue or a "dirty gun" issue but it worked.
 
The first fifty rounds of ball and then your hot ammo, now run another box of cheap stuff through it, any semi auto takes a little slam bam to mate surfaces. My G 42 had a bunch of ammo through it from several shooters the first time out. Since then many hundreds of rounds and i do not believe there has been a stopage. My little .380 is a very reliable piece that i have no qualms about using for CC but it must compete with my Sig P 238 & 938 for carry each day.
 
From the manual...

Your GLOCK pistol should be field stripped, cleaned and lubricated as follows:

1. when brand new, before the first time it is fired, plus

2. at least once a month, plus

3. after each time it is fired, plus

4. as required.

This will be determined by the pistol's exposure to adverse conditions such as rain, snow, perspiration, salt water, dirt, dust, lint, etc. Additionally, the pistol should be cleaned and inspected if it has been dropped or if any defects are suspected or malfunctions experienced.
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I don't typically clean my new Glock either, but since they recommend doing it, if I was having function issues, I would start there.

The behaviour you are describing is what I have experienced with a very "dry" gun. (you could describe it as neglected). Try a bit of oil...
 
My daughter was recently researching what handgun she might want for her 21st birthday. We borrowed "demo" models of the G42, LCP2, and Bodyguard. Each and every one of them was dry as a bone and they all had multiple malfunctions, likely because of it.
 
So this gun is more or less as sensitive as a Colt Mustang where you have to keep it lubed or it will have a malfunctions.
Its a pocket pistol for me only when I cant wear a IWB holster because of business attire or something of the sort. And it will serve as a backup gun for bad areas if I have to drive through them.
 
I dont clean glocks until after running it for the first range visit
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Because you know more about them than the people who built it?
From the manual...

Quote:
Your GLOCK pistol should be field stripped, cleaned and lubricated as follows:

1. when brand new, before the first time it is fired
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Every gun made has at least some gum, goo, gunk, whatever in it from the factory. Not fair to say something is wrong with it, the ammo, or the caliber without first following the manufacturers instructions.
 
Good and bad --
My 42 has been perfect from the first shot. I put Pearce one-round extensions on all four magazines and have had no problems. I've used Fiocchi, PMC, Winchester and Speer fmj, and Hornady CD and Speer Gold Dots. Everything runs fine.

I bragged on mine so much my friend bought one. He also added the Pearce extensions. His has been nothing but trouble - FTEs and FFFs every time he shoots it. His is clean and lubed. We've tried trading guns and his fails in my hands, too. We've tried trading magazines and his gun fails with my mags. He took it to a local smith, and I haven't shot with him since he did that. I do know that if the smith wasn't able to find the problem, he's going to send it to Glock.

Love mine.
 
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