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Breech
face failure [picture courtesy of llcoolj_2222
at Glocktalk]
A cracked breech face from a 3rd gen. Glock 17. A very very
rare case and apparently a combined result of a manufacturing
defect and dry firing. Again, this is extrememly but partly
because of that we wanted show what it looks like.
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Caliber
by model
| Mod. |
17 |
18 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
28 |
cal. |
9mm |
9mm |
9mm |
10
mm |
.45
ACP |
.40
S&W |
.40
S&W |
.380
AUTO |
9mm |
.40
S&W |
.380
AUTO |
| Mod. |
29 |
30 |
31 |
32 |
33 |
34 |
35 |
36 |
37 |
38 |
39 |
| cal. |
10
mm |
.45
ACP |
.357
SIG |
.357
SIG |
.357
SIG |
9mm |
.40
S&W |
.45
ACP |
.45
GAP |
.45
GAP |
.45
GAP |
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Connector
There are 3 factory connectors available. 2,0kg / 4.5 lbs.
, 2,5kg/5.5lbs, and 3,5 /8.0 lbs. Most Glocks are fitted with
the 2,5kg/5.5lbs. connector, the 34 and 35 models come with
2,0kg / 4.5 lbs connectors.
[addition 18.4.06]
We were immediately contacted that the lightest connector
should say 3.5 lbs. not 4.5 lbs. However we have in front
of us a very recent 57 page Glock official product catalog
(not The Glock Annual) that states in several different pages
that the G 34 for example is equipped with a 4.5 lbs connector
not 3.5 lbs. If anyone has any info if the lighter connectors
used to be 3.5 lbs let us know. |
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Firing
pin spring (factory)
In addition to the standard 24 Newton firing pin spring (silver)
there are two other factory firing pin springs available.
Red (28 Newton) and Blue (31 Newton). These are not available
for US market. They are intended to be used with ammo that
has harder primers than usual. |
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Front
sights (factory)
There are 3 different factory front sights available. The
standard polymer one, a steel one, and a self illuminating
tritium dot version (steel). The one in the picture is the
night sight. |
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Glock
generations [picture courtesy of Butch
at Glocktalk]
1st
gen. frame
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2nd
gen. frame
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2.5.
gen. frame
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3rd
gen.
( in production)
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original "smooth" grip
no accessory rail |
Serrated front and backstrap
no accessory rail |
Finger grooves
no accassory rail |
Finger grooves
Accessory rails |
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Lead
ammo
According to Glock no lead ammo should be fired with Glocks.
Due to the polygonally rifled barrel the barrel fouls easier
with lead ammo than traditionally rifled barrels. Excess fouling
can lead to dangerously high barrel pressures. Some have tried
it and claim to have had no problems, but since the factory
recommends against it so do we. |
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Lubrication
Avoid over lubricating your Glock. Lubricate the barrel,
the inside of the slide where the barrel hood rides
against the slide and the barrel lug at the
bottom of the barrel. Apply a drop of oil
to each of the slide rail grooves. Apply
a drop of oil where the trigger bar and connector
meet. That's it. |
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Loaded
chamber indicator
[picture courtesy of Butch at Glocktalk]
All currently manufactured Glocks have a loaded chamber indicator
(pictured). This means that the old model extractor has been
reshaped and protrudes from the slide when a round is chambered.
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Magazine
catch (factory)
There are 3 different factory magazine catches available.
Standard, Extended and Oval (pictured). The extended version
is the same that is used in Glocks with wider frames like
G21. The Oval version is not interchangeable with the standard
version without gunsmithing. The Oval magazine catch requires
a different shape cut in the frame in order for it to fit.
Glocks fitted with Oval Magazine catches will also not accept
standard or extended mag catches because of the different
shape cut in the frame. It is unclear if the Oval version
is available for wide framed Glocks. |
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Magazine
capacity (standard
magazines)
| Mod. |
17 |
18 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
28 |
| cap. |
17 |
33 |
15 |
15 |
13 |
15 |
13 |
15 |
10 |
9 |
10 |
| Mod. |
29 |
30 |
31 |
32 |
33 |
34 |
35 |
36 |
37 |
38 |
39 |
| cap. |
10 |
10 |
15 |
13 |
9 |
17 |
15 |
6 |
10 |
8 |
6 |
*Extended
(plus 2) floorplates are available in calibers 9mm, .40 S&W,
380 AUTO and .357 SIG. |
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Manual
safety (factory)
Glock has at one point made a special batch of pistols equipped
with manual safeties. Norwegian army is mentioned to have
acquired these weapons in the past. They are currently not
manufactured by the factory.
[addition 18.4.06] According to Jykke the very first models
sold to the Finnish police were also equipped with manual
safeties. |
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Manual
safety (aftermarket)
Cominolli
is making an aftermarket safety that can be installed on standard
Glock pistols. Gunsmithing required. |
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Maritime
spring cups
Factory replacement part for the standard spring cups. Ensures
reliable cycling when the weapon is submerged. See firing
a Glock under water. |
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Metal
frames (aftermarket)
Yes they exist. CCF
Raceframes has started to make aluminum and steel frames
for Glocks. |
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New
York Trigger Spring
A replacement trigger spring that produces a heavier "revolver
type" trigger. Originally developed for the NYPD hence
the name New York trigger spring. There are 2 different "New
York" trigger springs available N.Y.1 and
N.Y.2. The New York trigger springs increase
trigger pull weight from 2,5kg/5.5 lbs. to 4,9kg/11 lbs. with
N.Y.1 (olive green) or 3,2kg/7 lbs. to 5kg/11 lbs. with N.Y.2
(orange) |
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Parts
compatibility
Most of the parts in Glock pistols are compatible with at
least some other models. Parts that are compatible with all
Glock pistols are Spacer sleeve, Firing pin spring, Spring
cups, Firing pin safety spring, Extractor depressor plunger
spring, slide cover plate, Rear sight, Front sight, Magazine
catch spring and Trigger spring. |
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P
Model Glocks
A red framed training gun that can be dry fired and disassembled,
but cannot fire live ammo. Models available are G17P, G19P,
G22P, G23P, G26P. |
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Rear
sights (factory)
There are 4 different factory sights available. Polymer,
Adjustable, Steel, and Night sight (steel). Glock rear sights
are also available in 4 different heights 6,1mm, 6,5mm, 6,9mm
and 7,3 mm.
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Reloaded
Ammo
According to Glock no reloaded ammo should be fired
with Glocks, but shooting appropriately reloaded quality ammo
will not damage a Glock pistol. However shooting reloaded
ammo may void the factory warranty. |
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R
Model Glocks
A red framed training gun that can be dry fired and disassembled,
but cannot fire live ammo. Features a resetting trigger and
a laser impulse generator in the barrel. Models available
are G17R and G19R. |
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Slide
Peening
Slide peening is a phenomena that occurs on most Glocks. It's
the result of the frame flexing under recoil and the locking
block touching the insides of the slide. The bigger the caliber
the bigger the marks on the slide. The peening stops after
a certain point and is not anything to be concerned about. |
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T
(Training) Model Glocks
Models G17T and G19T are available. These models have blue
frames and fire 9mm FX rubber / color marking ammunition.
Available for LEO only.
[addition 18.4.06 by Jykke]
There is also a 8x21AC model available. This variant is chambered
for reusable compressed-air casings and ensures reliable functioning
without cemical propellants.
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Trigger
spring
All glocks are fitted with the standard coil type trigger
springs. In addition to the standard spring there are 2 different
"New York" trigger springs available N.Y.1
and N.Y.2. The New York trigger
springs increase trigger pull weight from 2,5kg/5.5 lbs. to
4,9kg/11 lbs. with N.Y.1 or 3,2kg/7 lbs. to 5kg/11 lbs. with
N.Y.2 |
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Underwater
shooting
The Glock 17 can be fired underwater and it will
cycle and function. Only the 9mm models are "suitable"
for underwater shooting. Only FMJ ball ammo is to used when
shooting underwater. Serious injury can and WILL occur if
you don't know what you are doing so DO NOT
attempt this yourself. Failing to take proper precautions
will also break the gun. |
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Weight
by model
| - |
17 |
18 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
22 |
23 |
25 |
26 |
27 |
28 |
g |
625 |
-?- |
595 |
785 |
745 |
650 |
600 |
570 |
560 |
560 |
529 |
oz. |
22.04 |
-?- |
20.99 |
27.68 |
26.28 |
22.92 |
21.16 |
20.11 |
19.75 |
19.75 |
18.66 |
| - |
29 |
30 |
31 |
32 |
33 |
34 |
35 |
36 |
37 |
38 |
39 |
g |
700 |
680 |
660 |
610 |
560 |
650 |
695 |
570 |
735 |
685 |
548 |
oz. |
24.69 |
23.99 |
23.28 |
21.52 |
19.75 |
22.92 |
24.52 |
20.11 |
25.95 |
24.16 |
19.33 |
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