Problem Glock, slide open w/rounds in mag - Page 2

Thanis · March 16th, 2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by farronwolf

Now dog gonnit, I was just about to make some snide comment about how the great Glocks even can have some problems, and you go and get it worked out without having to send it back or get so frustrated that you vow never to buy another one. You sure know how to mess up a guys afternoon...

Ya, I'm a little embarrassed to be honest. At first I was willing to believe it was my thumb. Now I have to admit I might be flinching. I'm use to my G31 standard (full) size frame. The sub-compact G33 does have more kick. So maybe something like limp wristing.

Took me a long time to buy the G33. Rented the range's a few times, etc. Never had any problems. I made statements like it did not feel it kicked as much as my G31.

Well, I must have been a little more pumped, because now, having shot 200 rounds out of one it in three days, I can't state it as pleasant to shoot as my G31.

I really can shoot my G31 all day. But after about 50 out of the G33, it gets a little tough. Same feeling I get when I shoot to much buck shot or I am targeting in a few to many 30.06 rounds. Not as bad, but after today's 50 rounds, as far as the G33 is concerned, I'm willing to believe it needed a little break in, and to a greater degree, so did I.

Thanis · March 22nd, 2009, 03:12 AM

3/22/09: 50 rounds of .357 Sig 125 GR. TMJ CF Speer Lawman. Not one problem.

225 more rounds of target, then 50 or so SD rounds, and I'll trust it for CC.

Not sure what was going wrong the first few times I fired.

frankmako · March 22nd, 2009, 11:38 PM

does not sound like a mag problem. it is a slide stop problem. check the slide stop spring. either it is broken and/or it is not seat in the correct place. take it out and reseat the spring.

GreyGhost · March 23rd, 2009, 08:58 AM

Thanis, my best guess is limp wristing or you didn't have a firm enough grip. The sub compacts are great but do require a firm hold.

Glad to see you've worked it out.

Glock, the only self repairing firearm!

jumpwing · March 23rd, 2009, 03:51 PM

I occasionally had the exact same problem with my G30. I tightened up my grip and the problem went away. I like to think I'm a manly man and I'd rather admit to an ND than limp-wristing... but I can't argue with results.

March 22nd, 2009, 03:12 AM	#12
Thanis Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MI Posts: 1,704	3/22/09: 50 rounds of .357 Sig 125 GR. TMJ CF Speer Lawman. Not one problem. 225 more rounds of target, then 50 or so SD rounds, and I'll trust it for CC. Not sure what was going wrong the first few times I fired. __________________ 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

March 22nd, 2009, 11:38 PM	#13
frankmako VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 2,498	does not sound like a mag problem. it is a slide stop problem. check the slide stop spring. either it is broken and/or it is not seat in the correct place. take it out and reseat the spring. __________________ An armed man is a citizen. An unarmed man is a subject. Red State State of Mind

March 23rd, 2009, 03:51 PM	#15
jumpwing Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 376	I occasionally had the exact same problem with my G30. I tightened up my grip and the problem went away. I like to think I'm a manly man and I'd rather admit to an ND than limp-wristing... but I can't argue with results. __________________ "The flock sleep peaceably in their pasture at night because Sheepdogs stand ready to do violence on their behalf."

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March 23rd, 2009, 08:58 AM	#14
GreyGhost Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: central florida Posts: 336	Thanis, my best guess is limp wristing or you didn't have a firm enough grip. The sub compacts are great but do require a firm hold. Glad to see you've worked it out. Glock, the only self repairing firearm!