I believe You are being fed Glock hater BS.

 

Yes, they reliably blow up. Anybody knows if this is boom.

 

Many years ago, mainly on the Gen3 .40 S&W Glocks (22 and 23), the feed ramp angle was such that the cartridge had less support in the feed ramp area creating an unsupported case. There was a tendency for overly hot loads or many times reloaded cases to bulge or split in that area and could blow the mag out the grip. I had a Gen3 Glock 21SF that blew out a too many times reloaded case in that area. No damage except the magazine and a bruise on my finger where small pieces of the case blew out between the slide and frame.

The later Glocks, and all Gen5's, are good to go and the unsupported cases are no longer an issue to be worried about, unless you massively overcharge a round or are reloading case's past their life expectancy.

 

Thanks for info!

 

Glock and reloads with cast lead to not mix well. That's where all of the explody stories come from. People that shoot lead will need to replace the factory glock barrel with an aftermarket one. Its the polygonal rifling.

 

My 45cal glocks had a steady diet of lead through ‘em. They’re still holding up!

 

Ya they used Glocks in Iraq as hand grenades. So unreliable.

 

Actual range footage. [emoji1787]

 

I’ve only ever owned two Glocks. Each blew off a hand, so I’m typing this with No. 2 pencil in my teeth.

 

Whoever told you that, they basically said, “I have no idea what I’m actually talking about.” Proceed with that in mind.

 

Yes. Just like cars and planes blow up. Very dangerous. Be careful.

Wearing a mask is much more important though than worrying about your Glock blowing up. But, don't shoot yourself

 

pure bs really for any gun. Nothing wrong with reloading. Once in a awhile, a case may get a double powder charge and may be fine. Worse, a case doesnt get any powder and the primer is enough to leave the bullet just into the barrel. If you are rapid shooting and dont notice, the next round causes it to go kaboom. These circumstances happen, but rarely with factory ammo.

 

pure bs really for any gun. Nothing wrong with reloading. Once in a awhile, a case may get a double powder charge and may be fine. Worse, a case doesnt get any powder and the primer is enough to leave the bullet just into the barrel. If you are rapid shooting and dont noticed, the next round causes it to go kaboom. These circumstances even happened, but rarely with factory ammo.

Hmmm... if you are an actual reloader, you probably shouldn't be!! Sell your reloading gear while you can still get a few bucks and live to tell about it.

 

I can't say for sure if all Glocks are like this, but I tried blowing up my Gen 3 G20 and was unsuccessful :

 

I can't say for sure if all Glocks are like this, but I tried blowing up my Gen 3 G20 and was unsuccessful :

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Yeah, GLocks are not known for being tight. If you could get it over about 40k psi, you'd be in trouble. But by then the cork you stuck in the barrel would have already fired, so wear safety glasses if you attempt.

 

They blow up as often as other brands do I reckon. But from what I see, they tend to be a lil bit stronger than most.

For example, years ago me and my deputies were qualifying alongside one of the local P.D.’s. We were shooting our Gen2 G22’s. They were shooting Smith 4006’s. Both departments were using the same ammo made by a local ammo maker who had a tendency to add a lil too much powder at times.

Those G22’s would blow out the extractor and magazine. I would pop in another extractor and reinsert the mag, and those old G22’s would go right back to work with no ill effects.

The P.D.’s 4006’s would be rendered inoperable and had to be sent back to the factory for repair.

Thankfully, we quit using that ammo a coupla decades ago.

 

This is such a bad post. Do Glocks blow up??? This poster should flush himself down the toilet.

 

The OP posted a question... the least we can do is help the OP out. Someone gave him semi-false information. The OP is NEW TO GLOCK. Maybe you could post something more helpful next time.

 

Supposedly if you shoot lead bullets out of a Polygon barrel and never clean it, the gun will blow up.

But most likely 99.99% of all blow-ups involving reloads are caused by the reloader, in other words, a mechanical failure caused by the loose nut behind the trigger who doesn't know hat he's doing.

 

I would like to know what OP's friend/expert considers a safe gun that will not blow up.

 

Load up a double charge of Titegroup powder, or more, and your Glock may just ‘blow up’.

 

Dont and I mean DONT drive with your Glock in a Ford Pinto unless you like secondary explosions.

 

The OP posted a question... the least we can do is help the OP out. Someone gave him semi-false information. The OP is NEW TO GLOCK. Maybe you could post something more helpful next time.

Ok you are right. Stay away from parts guns. Stock glocks run great but when you start putting after market products these tend to affect reliability. Most every Glock that fails in IDPA, 3 gun and USPSA is because of after market parts. I use after market parts as well. Just be careful which ones you use. Glock only need sights generally speaking. Buy a new or used Glock (stock) and your problems go away. It’s like getting a parts gun AR. You can be asking for trouble. Spend a little more. Spend once, Cry once.

 

And what does THIS rant you have, have to do with what the OP originally posted about his question/concern about a glock blowing up...?

 

My gen 3 has as much case support as my Gen 4.

 

Glocks like any other gun will blow up with a overcharged round or with a weak casehead. I’ve shot probably a hundred thousand rounds of properly sized cast lead through Glock barrels without leading or incidents.

 

I’ve shot probably a hundred thousand rounds of properly sized cast lead through Glock barrels without leading or incidents.

Good post. They key point here is “properly sized” A lot of folks miss that when assessing the cause of lead buildup.

 

Whoa boys. It can happen with progressive loaders and with manufacturers. I think we've all seen rare posts of factory ammo blow ups here and elsewhere.
The OP sounds new and or somewhat new to firearms. Yes i do reload.

Just giving some basic examples of KNOWN causes, that may cause a gun to blow. Nothing more! WE got a lot of new people coming here for answers, help and understanding. I dont see how your reading comprehension states "bad reloader" from what I wrote to cause you to post that kind of response! Pathetic! Your like anitifa swallowing up its own.
I just remembered i had kaboom in the academy. We were rapid firing and I noticed my smith 4006 wouldnt cycle during firing. We determined the previous round had no/or not enough powder. The bullet (s), cant remember if 2 were there. anyway the bullet was swelled inside the barrel bushing. The barrel was also bulged out. Dont remember the ammo, since that was about 30 years ago!

Hmmm... if you are an actual reloader, you probably shouldn't be!! Sell your reloading gear while you can still get a few bucks and live to tell about it.

 

THANKS. Ive noticed a lot of new people here looking for help and they get nothing but bashed and made fun of.

The OP posted a question... the least we can do is help the OP out. Someone gave him semi-false information. The OP is NEW TO GLOCK. Maybe you could post something more helpful next time.

 

When people are new at something, i try to understand what they are wanting, then try to help them with what i know. Everybody had to learn things, we wern`t born with knowledge. Instincts, yes, knowledge, no. We learn from others who are willing to help others learn. What they do with that knowledge is up to them, but its the right thing to do to pay it forward.

When people come in and bash others for asking questions, that person should not say anything if they arent here to help. As old as i am, i happily except any new things i can learn. I`m grateful for those who offer good help. Then i might be able to help someone else with what i just learned.

Bashing on people that want to learn, i have no time for, other than tell them to shut the hell up.

 

I have never experience anything like this, and I only own Glock pistols.

 

Fun reading, but for ALL you naysayers, a GLOCK (or any other pistol) can and will 'blow up' given the right conditions. I have the scars to prove it and the blown apart receiver, split barrel, case etc. No damage to the slide, just my hand and the GLOCK frame (G21 - 45ACP) and yes it was a reload, so I will take the blame. But it does happen. Factory ammo is reasonably ok but never say never! Luckily for me, I usually load bunny fart loads but this one probably got a double charge.

 

Absolutely right! And brand does NOT matter either.