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CharlieP · July 3rd, 2009, 01:54 PM

It would be interesting to see some good statistics on this GLOCK Kaboom issue, but its the kind if thing that's hard to measure. But if I just look at the facts, it goes kind of like this.

1) Seems that Glocks KB more often than other types - but it is still a very infrequent occurance.

2) Seems that the Glock 40 and 45 are more susceptible than the 9mm.

3) Glocks have less support on the rear of the casing - that's one of the reasons they feed so reliably.

4) The 9mm round has thicker metal in the rear casing - its tapered.

5) Ammo is not perfect.

It is easy to come to some conclusions with that info. I kind of like 9mm anyway, so if I get a Glock it will likely be a 19. But if I liked the .40 or .45, this would not bother me too much - just a little.

July 3rd, 2009, 01:54 PM	#21
CharlieP Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 129	Statistics It would be interesting to see some good statistics on this GLOCK Kaboom issue, but its the kind if thing that's hard to measure. But if I just look at the facts, it goes kind of like this. 1) Seems that Glocks KB more often than other types - but it is still a very infrequent occurance. 2) Seems that the Glock 40 and 45 are more susceptible than the 9mm. 3) Glocks have less support on the rear of the casing - that's one of the reasons they feed so reliably. 4) The 9mm round has thicker metal in the rear casing - its tapered. 5) Ammo is not perfect. It is easy to come to some conclusions with that info. I kind of like 9mm anyway, so if I get a Glock it will likely be a 19. But if I liked the .40 or .45, this would not bother me too much - just a little.