GLOCK Armorer Course - Yes/No

RoadRunner71 · July 23rd, 2009, 03:34 PM

I have been thinking of taking GLOCK's Armorer Course. I am trying to decide if it is worth the time and money ($150). I should say that I am not interested in the actual Certificate. I just want to learn how to maintain my own guns properly, and avoiding those nickle and dime charges at my gunsmith.

My question is:

Would I be better off taking the course or just investing some time and money in manuals/dvd's?

Any advice is appreciated.

bbqgrill · July 23rd, 2009, 03:52 PM

I have thought about it also but, I have not taken the plunge. One advantage as I understand it is that as an armorer Glock will allow you to buy parts directly. I have joined GSSF so, I'll be interested to see comments from people who have dropped the $150.

Reborn · July 23rd, 2009, 04:00 PM

I have taken the course as well as the advanced course. It's worth the money.

Ram Rod · July 23rd, 2009, 06:01 PM

I imagine it would be worth the money. I've thought seriously about it myself. If there was a class within 80 miles of me, I'd probably do it. Thing is...I pretty much already do everything on my own with all my Glocks. I believe a rear sight installation tool is included with the course (pretty sure), and that alone is worth $100, and I could have been installing my own night sights. Discounts on Glock factory parts would also pay for itself in short order since I keep plenty on hand. Far as working on other people's Glock pistols, I would need to obtain a FFL to do that, especially if kept overnight or a few days. I wouldn't mind being a Glock certified armorer for my local gun club as well. You can get the DVD/CD, and it does go in depth and detail and is a good reference every now and then. You'll be able to do everything to your Glock pistol if you follow directions and practice. Glocks are very simple, and you do one, you do them all. I'm perfectly happy working on my own Glocks without being certified, but given the right opportunity, I'd take the course and be an 'official' expert.

Randy · July 23rd, 2009, 06:22 PM

There's incorrect information on some of the DVDs. If you want to learn how to do it right, take the course for yourself or get with someone who has and who also works on the guns routinely.

Randy

ghost tracker · July 23rd, 2009, 06:45 PM

It's seldom a bad idea to get the BEST information available from the BEST source you can afford. GLOCK Factory Training for $150 seems, to me, a bargain. YES!

retsupt99 · July 23rd, 2009, 07:45 PM

Go ahead and take the course...it never hurts to become a little smarter about the care and repair of one's firearms.

Randy · July 23rd, 2009, 08:13 PM

Ram Rod - just noticed your comment about the rear sight tool. If they do this, it is something very new. I've been to 4 of the basic armorer courses, advanced armorer, G18, and firearm instructor courses. The free stuff is pretty much limited to an armorer's tool and the standard promotional items.

Randy

Ram Rod · July 23rd, 2009, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

Ram Rod - just noticed your comment about the rear sight tool. If they do this, it is something very new. I've been to 4 of the basic armorer courses, advanced armorer, G18, and firearm instructor courses. The free stuff is pretty much limited to an armorer's tool and the standard promotional items.

Randy

Well, like I said...I thought it was included. I could be wrong.

Randy · July 23rd, 2009, 08:26 PM

It would make the $150 cost much more attractive. :)

Randy

July 23rd, 2009, 03:34 PM	#1
RoadRunner71 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,102	GLOCK Armorer Course - Yes/No I have been thinking of taking GLOCK's Armorer Course. I am trying to decide if it is worth the time and money ($150). I should say that I am not interested in the actual Certificate. I just want to learn how to maintain my own guns properly, and avoiding those nickle and dime charges at my gunsmith. My question is: Would I be better off taking the course or just investing some time and money in manuals/dvd's? Any advice is appreciated. __________________ "Mind own business" "Always cut cards"

July 23rd, 2009, 03:52 PM	#2
bbqgrill Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Castle County, DE where is that? East of the Mason Dixon Line. Posts: 442	I have thought about it also but, I have not taken the plunge. One advantage as I understand it is that as an armorer Glock will allow you to buy parts directly. I have joined GSSF so, I'll be interested to see comments from people who have dropped the $150. __________________ "To believe that social reforms can eradicate evil altogether is to forget that evil is a protean creature, forever assuming a new shape when deprived of an old one." - SAT And if it will make no peace with thee, but will make war against thee, then thou shalt besiege it: Deu 20:12

July 23rd, 2009, 04:00 PM	#3
Reborn Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,722	I have taken the course as well as the advanced course. It's worth the money. __________________ Psalms 144:1 Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight. Senior Instructor for Tactical and Defensive of Texas http://www.tac-def-tx.com/ CHL INSTRUCTOR Retired LEO NRA member TCHA member

July 23rd, 2009, 06:01 PM	#4
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 8,807	I imagine it would be worth the money. I've thought seriously about it myself. If there was a class within 80 miles of me, I'd probably do it. Thing is...I pretty much already do everything on my own with all my Glocks. I believe a rear sight installation tool is included with the course (pretty sure), and that alone is worth $100, and I could have been installing my own night sights. Discounts on Glock factory parts would also pay for itself in short order since I keep plenty on hand. Far as working on other people's Glock pistols, I would need to obtain a FFL to do that, especially if kept overnight or a few days. I wouldn't mind being a Glock certified armorer for my local gun club as well. You can get the DVD/CD, and it does go in depth and detail and is a good reference every now and then. You'll be able to do everything to your Glock pistol if you follow directions and practice. Glocks are very simple, and you do one, you do them all. I'm perfectly happy working on my own Glocks without being certified, but given the right opportunity, I'd take the course and be an 'official' expert. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords live, eat, breathe, sleep Glock

July 23rd, 2009, 06:22 PM	#5
Randy Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Staunton, Va. Posts: 302	There's incorrect information on some of the DVDs. If you want to learn how to do it right, take the course for yourself or get with someone who has and who also works on the guns routinely. Randy __________________ Defensive Training Concepts, Inc. Staunton, Va.

July 23rd, 2009, 06:45 PM	#6
ghost tracker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ky Backwoods Posts: 1,154	It's seldom a bad idea to get the BEST information available from the BEST source you can afford. GLOCK Factory Training for $150 seems, to me, a bargain. *YES!* __________________ There are only *TWO* kinds of people in this world; those that describe the world as filled with two kinds of people...and those who don't.

July 23rd, 2009, 07:45 PM	#7
retsupt99 VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Florida Posts: 22,720	Go ahead and take the course...it never hurts to become a little smarter about the care and repair of one's firearms. __________________ "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

July 23rd, 2009, 08:13 PM	#8
Randy Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Staunton, Va. Posts: 302	Ram Rod - just noticed your comment about the rear sight tool. If they do this, it is something very new. I've been to 4 of the basic armorer courses, advanced armorer, G18, and firearm instructor courses. The free stuff is pretty much limited to an armorer's tool and the standard promotional items. Randy __________________ Defensive Training Concepts, Inc. Staunton, Va.

July 23rd, 2009, 08:26 PM	#10
Randy Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Staunton, Va. Posts: 302	It would make the $150 cost much more attractive. :) Randy __________________ Defensive Training Concepts, Inc. Staunton, Va.

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