[Snak3]

Hello everyone,

I picked up a brand new G19C today. Before I shot it, I replaced the recoil spring with a reduced power 15lb. Wolff spring that I like using on my other G19's.

I shot about 25 rounds with no problem, then I let my girlfriend shoot it. She immediately started getting FTE's, one after another. She is a novice shooter so she was limpwristing a little compared to me, however it looked to be very mild (very normal compared to most women) and the FTE's were occuring nearly every shot.

I took the pistol from her and shot some one handed. I did encounter one FTE while intentionally limpwristing with 1 hand, so I'm fairly certain that is the cause of the FTE's. However... I've never had this problem with any of the 6 Glocks that I've owned in the past and it does bother me that this is happening.

I need to shoot this with the original recoil spring to see if the reduced power spring is the problem while limpwristing. I know someone will say "don't limpwrist" which I won't... it's just something that bothers me on a gun that I use as a firearm I'm going to use to potentially protect my life with.

Any thoughts?

 

[cjklotz436]

Yes, it is the limpwristing with a brand new spring it will exagerate that effect.

 

[Glock40man]

I wouldn't worry about it because, you said it only happened when you intentionally limp wristed. You could also try the OEM RSA. as well as, making sure that she has a good grip and stance.

 

[TxGlock9]

Wonderful gun. I want to pick up a C version as well for variety. As far as the problem I would reinstall the stock spring.

 

[Snak3]

Thanks guys.

This is my first 19C and it is awesome. The difference in muzzle rise is actually far less than I thought it would be with the porting... combined with the lighter recoil spring it's like shooting a bigger / louder 22 caliber pistol.

 

[MartinRiggs1987]

Stick with stock, you'll never regret it.

 

[SCC]

Hello everyone,

I picked up a brand new G19C today. Before I shot it, I replaced the recoil spring with a reduced power 15lb. Wolff spring that I like using on my other G19's.

I shot about 25 rounds with no problem, then I let my girlfriend shoot it. She immediately started getting FTE's, one after another. She is a novice shooter so she was limpwristing a little compared to me, however it looked to be very mild (very normal compared to most women) and the FTE's were occuring nearly every shot.

I took the pistol from her and shot some one handed. I did encounter one FTE while intentionally limpwristing with 1 hand, so I'm fairly certain that is the cause of the FTE's. However... I've never had this problem with any of the 6 Glocks that I've owned in the past and it does bother me that this is happening.

I need to shoot this with the original recoil spring to see if the reduced power spring is the problem while limpwristing. I know someone will say "don't limpwrist" which I won't... it's just something that bothers me on a gun that I use as a firearm I'm going to use to potentially protect my life with.

Any thoughts?

it's just something that bothers me on a gun that I use as a firearm I'm going to use to potentially protect my life with ? but you replace it with parts that are not factory and say hey why is the gun having FTE'S :whistling: keep it stock ..

 

[Fiery Red XIII]

test your ammo (esp. your carry ammo)...my G19C is picky on 1 brand. Stock and all. Only ammo I had problems with was HST by Federal. The wide hollow-point cavity kept catching on the feed ramp.

Red

 

[DannyR]

Teach your girlfriend picture perfect grip, stance & posture as exhibited by GSSF Master Class Shooter Wei Young at Columbia, SC this year.

Also, use Winchester USA 115-gr FMJ ammo, as it is loaded hotter than most.

 

[HKLovingIT]

Hello everyone,

I picked up a brand new G19C today. Before I shot it, I replaced the recoil spring with a reduced power 15lb. Wolff spring that I like using on my other G19's.

I shot about 25 rounds with no problem, then I let my girlfriend shoot it. She immediately started getting FTE's, one after another. She is a novice shooter so she was limpwristing a little compared to me, however it looked to be very mild (very normal compared to most women) and the FTE's were occuring nearly every shot.

I took the pistol from her and shot some one handed. I did encounter one FTE while intentionally limpwristing with 1 hand, so I'm fairly certain that is the cause of the FTE's. However... I've never had this problem with any of the 6 Glocks that I've owned in the past and it does bother me that this is happening.

I need to shoot this with the original recoil spring to see if the reduced power spring is the problem while limpwristing. I know someone will say "don't limpwrist" which I won't... it's just something that bothers me on a gun that I use as a firearm I'm going to use to potentially protect my life with.

Any thoughts?

You subliminally answered your own question. :supergrin: Put the stock spring back in first and see if all the problems go away. I bet they probably will. After you know it runs good stock, then swap out things if you desire.

 

[DannyR]

The stock spring may not dismiss the problem if you are using underpowered ammo. Compensated pistols loose about 3% to 5 % of velocity and energy due to porting, making ammo selection and proper grip/stance/posture even more important.

 

[JBP55]

The stock spring may not dismiss the problem if you are using underpowered ammo. Compensated pistols loose about 3% to 5 % of velocity and energy due to porting, making ammo selection and proper grip/stance/posture even more important.

I agree with Danny and I prefer the 124 NATO ammunition.

 

[Snak3]

Thanks Danny, you reminded me of something I didn't even think about mentioning because I've never had problems before... I was shooting my hand reloads that are on the lighter side as far as powder goes. I didn't even consider that as a possibility combined with the velocity loss of the compensated barrel.

I'll try shooting the Winchester 115gr and see if I can replicate the FTE's.