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Basically, my Glock 23C (first gun purchase too) was fired with an overcharged ...
Basically, my Glock 23C (first gun purchase too) was fired with an overcharged Wolf .40 range round in late September and blew away the top of the barrel and effectively destroyed the weapon. I am under the impression that my Glock saved both my hands as the force from this could have done some more damage--I just walked away a bit puzzled how it all happened but was fine.
But that's in the past, because by getting in touch with Glock and then Wolf ammo, I have been provided with a brand new Glock 23!
Oh boy am I happy. Granted this process took a while--Glock had the destroyed firearm from 9/25 until I received my new one 11/28--but it was completely covered by Wolf after I explained the situation to both parties. And it took so long I felt the need to purchase a Mossberg 500 in its stead, go figure.
Both companies were very straightforward with me and got everything taken care of; Wolf's even paying for the shipping I forked over to get it to Glock actually. I am under the impression after researching online that this occurrence is rare but has occurred in the past, but am under the firm belief that this gun saved my hands, if not my life. And who doesn't like to have those
So, what could possibly make this better? Yesterday I officially became a sheepdog in Texas!!!! Mailed originally on 8/12, but I had to re-mail my fingerprints on 9/22. So on 12/11 my license finally arrived--Texas is sure taking its time compared to others from what I read here but I'm stoked to have it! Wal-Mart rendezvous and my first long drive with it tomorrow (I've been reading up on LEO discussions with a CHL on the forum--good stuff).
So to recap:
Bad: 23 destroyed
Awesome: Free replacement! And I got to choose a color!
Also awesome: New Mossberg
Priceless: My CHL as an early Christmas present.
And for those of you wondering, that's a Crimson Trace laser grip on the new 23, luckily I wasn't using it when the first one went kaboom.
So let me get this straight....Glock + Wolf ammo = not good. You're lucky (x2)+ new G23? I also think a lot more folks can learn from your mishap, and that's priceless. I'm glad things worked out for you and you retained all of your fingers in the process.
Glad to hear you were not hurt in the original incident. Congratulations on the new 23! My local indoor range will not allow Wolf ammo for just this reason, apparently they have seen this issue before.
Everyone puts out a bad round now and then...don't be too quick to condemn the company because of an anomaly.
I've shot 1000's of rounds of wolf out of my Glocks w/o any problems (and know several others who have done the same).
very seldom does a factory round get over charged,but the 40 is a high pressure round as it is so it doesn't take a large over charge to make a kaboom.
"Give this to, uh, Clemenza. I want reliable people, people who aren't going to be carried away. After all we're not murderers in spite of what this undertaker thinks."
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Wow, I'd rather have under charged than over charged (squib loads, had two in my life, both 9mm, both Remington, about 12 years apart). Both still rendered the pistol useless (first was a Smith and Wesson Model 59, second a Glock 19).
Glad you survived the kaboom intact, too bad the pistol didn't (great argument for a BUG!).
It helps you think ahead, consider the possibilities,and prepare you for the future.
If you lack that ability, you're no different from livestock trapped behind a fence.
Glad all worked out, and I will take this post and keep it in the back of my mind. I have the G27, and that has a shorter barrel. I do not have room for that error, or a different outcome may ensue. Stay safe, and congrats on the conceal license/permit!!
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Stay safe, and congrats on the conceal license/permit!! 
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