Glock Ejection

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prhm

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Took the G17 to the range today. For some reason the ejected shells are not ejecting off to the right. Some of them are ejecting towards my head. This was the first time I talked my wife into going with me, (the first time she has ever fired a handgun period) and the thing sent a hot case down the front of her shirt. Needless to say she was not amused. This particular gun only has about 300 rounds through it. Everthing else seems to be functioning fine, could this be the begining of a problem?

May god bless all of the people who's lives have been affected by the horrible trajedies today.
 
Check with Glock as there were upgrades completed on some models because of this problem. The earlier G19s were notorius about that problem.
 
A chipped extractor may also be the culprit.

The extractor may be chipped if someone loads the pistol by dropping a round into the chamber and letting the slide close over it.

Take the slide off and look at the extractor from underneath, a chip should be obvious.
 
I have a G30 that I just bought in May, and though unrelated, I did rent a Desert Eagle .50 at the range, and the only thing that I can assume is that it is the type of ammo you use, and the amount of powder its charged with. If its got a heavier powder charge, once it ejects, its going to go every which way. Even had a few hit me in the face, go down my shirt, but I never thought of it as a problem. Just happy it functions...

When I shot the Desert Eagle, ejected rounds will really nail you in the face, and some do go off to the right, though I don't know why.

I don't think it is a problem with your pistol. If it is bothersome, however, you may want to try a different brand of ammo.

Good luck. The Glock pistols are one of the most toughest pistols made. I cannot be happier with mine. I think you'll be OK, even with the current ammo you use.

Erick
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I think the problem is your/her grip on the gun. Before you decide to go off on me, just remember improper grip is not only limited to novice shooters. I've been shooting GLOCKs for quite a while and still do it occasionally. New shooters, esp. new GLOCK shooters, do this more than others.
 
Possible improper grip or wrist tension

I second the grip hypothesis. If an improper grip or a pardon the expression "limp wrist" is used it can affect ectraction and functioning. I have witnessed novice women shooters having such problems with glock firearms in the past. Does it occur when you shoot it? Try having her fire the weapon with fixed wrists and a more firm grip.
 
You have a combination of 3 things.
Weak ammo.
New recoil spring.
Limp wrist.

If your gun is new the recoil spring is still beaking in. If the ammo is cheap or weak it doesn't have the power to cycle the slide fast enough to eject brass to your back right. Try leaving your slide locked back for a few nights to help the spring relax a bit.

Limp wristing could be contributing but usually that will cause few jams or locks ups.
 
I went back to the range today. Same brand of ammo as before (PMC), and everything ejected fine. I wonder if it could be the difference in batch consisteny from PMC? Anyway all seems to be working. Thanks for all of the help.:)

P.S. Put 200 rounds through the G17 today. Not one jam or malfunction after its first 500 rounds. What a weapon:D
 
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