Know the condition of your Glock? - Page 4

F350 · February 1st, 2009, 10:05 PM

Load 'em and leave 'em be. All my handguns are loaded at all times, the ones in the safe are all set for easy grabbing and ready to go, including my ole 1988 Bianchi revolver.

nedrgr21 · February 1st, 2009, 11:12 PM

My G23 doesn't have a loaded chamber indicator, but if you run your finger over the extractor you can feel the height difference in it's position. It stays loaded 24/7 - don't buy into that "rack the pump/slide" stuff.

H8SPVMT · April 22nd, 2009, 11:01 PM

In re-reading this thread I see no one mentioned, "how" their loaded firearms are stored/stowed.

Personally, I store my ready service arms in a holster. What better way to use those extra holsters we all seem to accomolate? Do make sure the selected holster will fully cover & protect the trigger too; and if it has a retention device, I would employ it also!

nitrohead · April 22nd, 2009, 11:07 PM

The indicator on the ejection port will tell you if there's a round chambered. A round is always chambered in mine, otherwise, all you have is a $600 club.

retsupt99 · April 22nd, 2009, 11:58 PM

Something to think about...Thanks RR.

I have my wife's Glock in the safe, in a rack and the trigger is back...

My G-36 is in the holster in the safe. I see no need to store this one in that fashion...if it's in the holster, it's loaded (of course, it's ALWAYS loaded, but you know what I mean...).

Thanis · April 23rd, 2009, 12:33 AM

I store my Glocks in holsters. Since the OP, I do store the G31 with the trigger back. However, I just leave the G33 with one in the chamber. It is my most common carry. I started to worry I would make a mistake clearing the chamber everyday. I keep it holstered, and ready to fire.

orangevol · April 23rd, 2009, 12:55 AM

My G 27 is always ready with 1 in the chamber 24 x 7.

Blackeagle · April 23rd, 2009, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H8SPVMT

Personally, I store my ready service arms in a holster. What better way to use those extra holsters we all seem to accomolate?

Same here. Far safer to simply transfer it from the holster on my belt to the one on my nightstand or in my safe than to mess about loading and unloading the gun all the time.

AZ Desertrat · June 29th, 2009, 11:11 PM

That is what I do also. Especially, because I usually have a revolver on the night stand, and a Glock with a mag inserted IN the night stand. A little safer that way and still quick enough to get into action, if needed.

diverdown247 · September 8th, 2009, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thanis

Just to clarify.

So if you Glock is you CC weapon, you suggest you carry with one in the chamber (so the trigger would be forward). I agree, and this is how I carry.

Now, your home. You suggest, even for night time storage, that you store without a round in the chamber, the trigger back, clip in the firearm, ready to be racked.

Is this correct?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ram Rod

Yes, that's my suggestion. Even that way, removing it from storage won't give you a ND. This is what I do on a daily basis, and possibly more than once per day depending. Clear that Glock unless you are carrying it and dry fire on the empty chamber.

I just wanted to give the new sub-forum a boost, and also not to hear of any more ND's with Glocks for any reason.

Just to clarify. A Glock cannot be stored with a live round chambered and the trigger to the rear. A round can be in the chamber with the trigger to the rear, only during the chambering of a round following a discharge. Once you let off the trigger, the reset will actuate and it will return to a forward trigger (safe action) position. If you somehow manage to figure this one out, you're beyond genius. Someone is bound to try, so for your own safety and that of others...do not attempt to get this scenario to work.

I recommend that when storing at home (nightstand position) that you use a Safe-T Block to help keep the trigger from being accidentally pulled until it's removed. Elevated stress levels do strange things to us.

April 22nd, 2009, 11:01 PM	#33
H8SPVMT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SC Posts: 166	In re-reading this thread I see no one mentioned, "how" their loaded firearms are stored/stowed. Personally, I store my ready service arms in a holster. What better way to use those extra holsters we all seem to accomolate? Do make sure the selected holster will fully cover & protect the trigger too; and if it has a retention device, I would employ it also! __________________ SC GrassRootsGunRights Certified Glock Armorer

April 22nd, 2009, 11:58 PM	#35
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,405	Something to think about...Thanks RR. I have my wife's Glock in the safe, in a rack and the trigger is back... My G-36 is in the holster in the safe. I see no need to store this one in that fashion...if it's in the holster, it's loaded (of course, it's ALWAYS loaded, but you know what I mean...). __________________ "That I cannot do." "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." *********************************** NRA Life Member

April 23rd, 2009, 12:33 AM	#36
Thanis Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MI Posts: 1,699	I store my Glocks in holsters. Since the OP, I do store the G31 with the trigger back. However, I just leave the G33 with one in the chamber. It is my most common carry. I started to worry I would make a mistake clearing the chamber everyday. I keep it holstered, and ready to fire. __________________ NRA Member S&W 642 (no-lock) with .38 Spl +P 135 GR Gold GDHP Glock G31 & G33 with .357 Sig 125 GR. SXT Winchester Ranger

June 29th, 2009, 11:11 PM	#39
AZ Desertrat Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tolleson, AZ Posts: 284	That is what I do also. Especially, because I usually have a revolver on the night stand, and a Glock with a mag inserted IN the night stand. A little safer that way and still quick enough to get into action, if needed. __________________ "Never advance cheerfully on your late opponent without reloading. You may have used your last round, and he may not be properly dead and still spiteful." Major Hugh Pollard, 1920 Glock 19, 20. FNP9, Taurus 85UL, Beretta 92 S&W M29, 60, 66, 686, 10, 36, 40, 42, 64, Ruger Single Six

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February 1st, 2009, 10:05 PM	#31
F350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Al Taqaddum airbase, Iraq Posts: 691	Load 'em and leave 'em be. All my handguns are loaded at all times, the ones in the safe are all set for easy grabbing and ready to go, including my ole 1988 Bianchi revolver.

February 1st, 2009, 11:12 PM	#32
nedrgr21 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: KCMO Posts: 535	My G23 doesn't have a loaded chamber indicator, but if you run your finger over the extractor you can feel the height difference in it's position. It stays loaded 24/7 - don't buy into that "rack the pump/slide" stuff.

April 22nd, 2009, 11:07 PM	#34
nitrohead Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 73	The indicator on the ejection port will tell you if there's a round chambered. A round is always chambered in mine, otherwise, all you have is a $600 club.

April 23rd, 2009, 12:55 AM	#37
orangevol Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southwest, TN Posts: 551	My G 27 is always ready with 1 in the chamber 24 x 7.