Posted: 4/4/2008 4:23:09 AM EDT
| I was looking at a g23, but I have heard they have some issues compared to the 9mm. Has anyone experienced this? What exactly causes this? Thanks for the input. |
| .40 runs at a higher pressure than the 9mm. Reloads are usually to blame for the kabooms. The chamber isn't fully supported for loading purposes, but there are other guns that are just as unsupported out there. Use good ammo and keep things clean, probably have a better chance of winning lottery than blowing her up. Thats one guys opinion. That wouldn't stop me from buying one. |
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I have a Gen 3 with nearly 10 k rounds through it, factory barrel. Still got my gun, my fingers and my hands. I also have a aftermarket 9mm and .40 barrel to shoot reloads through it. Use yer head and you'll be fine. In before the "sky is falling, Glock go KaBoom crowd." 
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Good advice 
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I don't remember, I saw a chart on some forum one time. I tried to locate it, but failed. I'm gonna guess that the .40 is in the 40,000 psi area and the 9mm is maybe in the 30,000 psi area. I'm pretty sure that the .45 is in the 25,000 psi area. I'm kinda curious myself about the specifics. Maybe I'll call glock and ask them, they're always fun to talk to. Found it... look at that, both at 35,000 psi. With the 9mm +p at 38,500 That's what I get for trying to use my memory. That's the saami version. I was kinda right with the .45 @ +p being 23,000. That's according to these people ....... It made so much sense to me that the .40 ran at a higher pressure. Sorry about that. |
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In fact, the much heralded 9mm+P runs at a higher SAAMI max pressure rating than does the 10mm! 9mm+P = 38,500psi 10mm = 37,500psi Don't even get me started on the 9mm+P+ !! Disbeliever? Link |
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Either shoot factory ammo or get a better supported aftermarket barrel. I shoot cast bullet reloads in all of my Glocks, but I also have Lone Wolf barrels for my G20, 21, 22, 27, and I just ordered one for my G23 today. With the cost of factory ammo today, bullet moulds and wheelweights are my best friend lately. That way, I can shoot tens of thousands of rounds every year. |
