[DURBANS]

Hey guys,

I just realized that after press checking my Glock every once in a while (I use the LCI, but still sometimes I feel like press-checking it), the top round on the mag gets all scratched up, even with little ripples of metal coming out of it.

I noticed it by removing the mag, and the top round looks very crappy. Is this normal?

 

[ComeAndGetThem]

It probably is normal.

I'm not trying to be argumentative here but if I'm loading a firearm for self defense, I lock the slide back, load one round in the magazine, insert the magazine and slingshot the slide. Then I remove the magazine and observe that the round is no longer there. I then commence to load the magazine fully or minus one or whatever I prefer, insert the magazine fully into place and go about my life. A "press check" to me does nothing more than violate the rule of "never ride the slide forward" when chambering a round. Furthermore, if I'm loading up for the range, I just insert a fully loaded mag and chamber a round. If the slide doesn't pick up a round, I get to practice my malfunction drills.

I think the "press check" is way overrated. But that's just me...

 

[21Carrier]

Rounds get scratched up. It's not a problem. The magazine feed lips, and several other parts are pretty rough on the rounds. But they will be fine.

 

[TH237]

I don't do "press checks", I lock the slide open, insert a loaded mag, release the slide and let it slam forward. I remove the mag, replace the round and reinsert the mag. Done.
But that's just me. If it makes you feel better to look at your case every once in a while do it.

 

[Chowser]

I don't do press checks. I leave my guns loaded so if I didn't shoot anything, then I know it's still loaded (also can look at the LCI). I don't make it a habit to unload my gun unless I have to do something with the gun other than carry or shoot.

I have one officer who is constantly loading and unloading his gun that he has serious bullet setback issues. He unloads his duty gun at end of shift and reloads it at beginning of shift. I've finally gotten him to stop doing that by showing him what he is doing to the rounds and told him there is no purpose in what he is doing. He's afraid the gun will go off in his locker. I told him, leave the gun loaded and in the holster when you hang your belt in your locker. Nothing is going to happen if you leave it in the holster.

He still does it with his off-duty and is constantly press checking it. I don't know what his problem is. Leave it loaded and secured in your holster.

I have several guns at home I haven't touched in awhile, but I know they are all loaded, secured in a holster in the safe, so when I need it, I know it's already loaded and ready to go.

also, does it really matter that rounds are getting scratched? it's not really going to affect the function.

 

[samuse]

Pretty much no need to press check a Glock, you can see the LCI and you can also see the case through the gap between the barrel and slide.

 

[M&P15T]

Hey guys,

I just realized that after press checking my Glock every once in a while (I use the LCI, but still sometimes I feel like press-checking it), the top round on the mag gets all scratched up, even with little ripples of metal coming out of it.

I noticed it by removing the mag, and the top round looks very crappy. Is this normal?

You are reaching a level of "interest" boardering on obsession. Load your pistol, and leave it alone unless you're shooting or dry-firing. There should be no need to continuously check to see if your pistol is loaded.....load it and leave it alone.

Paxil and prune juice might work for you too.

 

[redbrd]

Like at least one other mentioned rounds get scratched as long as it isn't deep and affecting function I am pretty sure you are good.
As far as press checking I do them I will go so far as saying anybody that carries a weapon as anything more than an accessory should. Two loudest sounds a bang when you expect a click and a click when you expect a bang.

 

[Goodspeed(TPF)]

It's completely normal.

 

[jayhuh]

Yeah load it and leave it that way. The more you fart with it, the more chance you have to experience an ND. My duty gun comes out of the safe in the AM and goes into a "life jacket" back in the safe at the end of the day. I know its always loaded. Same with off duty guns, but they usually reside in their holster in the safe when not being carried.

The the person who loads directly into the chamber, I beleive you run the risk of damaging the extractor. It wasn't meant to be loaded that way, even though it might seem like a good idea to prevent setback.

 

[ComeAndGetThem]

As far as press checking I do them I will go so far as saying anybody that carries a weapon as anything more than an accessory should. Two loudest sounds a bang when you expect a click and a click when you expect a bang.

Exactly! And you're more likely to hear a click when you wanted to hear a bank than those who don't press check by inducing an "out of battery" condition. The only reliable way to close the chamber on a round is to let the slide fly. Just like when it fires.

 

[DannyR]

I do not do a press check, and I do not use the LCI. If the trigger is foward in my Glocks, then a round is chambered. If it is to the rear, there is no chambered round. It's simple and safe.

 

[jack76590]

Pretty much no need to press check a Glock, you can see the LCI and you can also see the case through the gap between the barrel and slide.

I generally look for a round under extractor, as you suggest. Having a flashlight helps.

 

[redbrd]

Exactly! And you're more likely to hear a click when you wanted to hear a bank than those who don't press check by inducing an "out of battery" condition. The only reliable way to close the chamber on a round is to let the slide fly. Just like when it fires.

A proper press check will not result in your a weapon being out of battery. You are only looking for brass, and if you can't tell your carry weapon is out of battery maybe you should carry a revolver. Most professionals do a press check before going into harms way. If you go to a good training program you will learn to do a press check.

 

[nyycanseco33]

I have 5 glocks but I'm unfamiliar with the "press check". Could someone explain exactly what it is, exactly how it's done correctly, and what purpose this press check may serve? I honestly have never heard of it until reading this thread here

 

[ron59]

I was gonna read this thread, but all I saw was:

"This message is hidden because DURBANS is on your ignore list. "

This dude comes up with more silly crap than just about anybody.

 

[bustedknee]

If you really must look...look down the barrel from the muzzle.

 

[cciman]

Another method is to shake the gun front and back-- if the striker is unloaded, it will rattle = unloaded trigger and no round in the chamber. If no rattle, then striker is ready-- but the chamber can be empty.

The absolute is the "press check" to see if there is round in the chamber. Who cares if the case is marred.

I do not trust the LCI, since I can't tell the difference

 

[BailRecoveryAgent]

I was gonna read this thread, but all I saw was:

"This message is hidden because DURBANS is on your ignore list. "

This dude comes up with more silly crap than just about anybody.

You must not have read very many Alfred10 threads.

Do a search with the key words, "stabbing", "pitbulls", and "grizzly bears" and sit back and enjoy.

 

[ron59]

You must not have read very many Alfred10 threads.

Do a search with the key words, "stabbing", "pitbulls", and "grizzly bears" and sit back and enjoy.

I forgot about him. I actually named someone else and thought that was being *too* snarky*.

Okay... Durbans is third annoying-est poster.