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Post by "DoubleAction" on Mar 5, 2012 16:13:00 GMT -5
......The first thing that turned me off to the Glocks, was the recoil flex. Prior to having The Internet at my finger tips, I saw this on a firearm related special, in slow motion. The Glock wasn't the only plastic pistol that was suffering from this. ..Side View : Slow Motion..Watch as the Dust Cover, on the Frame, Flexes on Recoil : |
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Mar 5, 2012 16:18:01 GMT -5
.....When being seen from a side view and using a high speed camera, you can actually see the flex, where the pistol seems as though it's made of rubber.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Mar 5, 2012 17:39:33 GMT -5
....I don't know if this device works, or if it's made to ease your thoughts about the Glocks : |
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Mar 5, 2012 17:43:54 GMT -5
...Here is another option : |
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Post by MLB on Mar 5, 2012 22:21:41 GMT -5
My P99 probably does the same thing. I replaced the plastic recoil rod with a metal one, but not for that reason. I'm not sure if a solid recoil rod would help that much. I just didn't like the flex in the rod while disassembling the slide.
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Post by TMan on Mar 5, 2012 22:42:50 GMT -5
It isn't just the rod, the whole frame is flexing. On the positive side: isn't the frame absorbing some of the recoil?
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Mar 6, 2012 1:45:08 GMT -5
It isn't just the rod, the whole frame is flexing. On the positive side: isn't the frame absorbing some of the recoil? ...Only if you call hitting nails with a rubber hammer absorbing shock. |
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Apr 16, 2015 16:52:23 GMT -5
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Post by TMan on Apr 29, 2015 4:59:36 GMT -5
It isn't just the rod, the whole frame is flexing. On the positive side: isn't the frame absorbing some of the recoil? ...Only if you call hitting nails with a rubber hammer absorbing shock. Well it certainly does. I have a hammer at home that has what is probably lead balls in it behind a metal face plate. It has a hard rubber handle, and yes, it really does absorb some of the shock. I've used it for driving metal stakes into the ground (electric grounding grid). |
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Post by blueglass on May 4, 2015 16:48:52 GMT -5
I am not fond of the Glock lineup at all due to the push back into my fingers that i get when I fire one. It hurts quite a bit. I have never experienced this with any other make or model handgun other then a Glock. It slams back into my trigger finger quite hard. Our Police Dept carry them here in a 40 cal and most of the officers do not enjoy shooting them as well from the replys I have gotten from them whenever I ask how they like them. I would worry about the amount of flex in them as I would think its only a matter of time before they could break. Myself I am not fond of the plastic guns at all. Maybe i am old fashioned but do prefer the steel sided ones for feel and strength.
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Post by TMan on May 4, 2015 23:03:30 GMT -5
Blueglass, you heard about my polymer roof didn't you. I figured after all the torture tests with Glocks the roof would last forever. Turns out that nobody ever left their glock out in the sun. The rays of the sun destroyed that roof and it had to be replaced.
I'm wondering if there was something wrong with the Glock that you were shooting. I've never had trigger-slap on a Glock. I have on some other guns though.
You are right though that it isn't enjoyable shooting a gun that hurts your finger. I've had surgery and nerve damage on my trigger finger, which has left it very sensitive.
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Post by blueglass on Jun 11, 2015 19:51:00 GMT -5
My writs have 6" scars on them from surgeries years ago for serious Carpal Tunnel Damage. I can still fire any other brand except a Glock and have NO problem. The Glock's do not suit me at all and will never be part of my kits ever.
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