Posted: 2/21/2010 5:23:54 AM EDT
| Does anybody know of a downside to using the maritime spring cups vs. standard? I heard something about ruduced reliability, but can't find any credible info on the topic. Not wanting to fire underwater, just like the idea that post-submersion the pistol will fire. |
| When I was attending the Glock Advanced Amorers course at the factory we were told that the only realistic use for the maritime spring cups was in competition to reduce drag on the firing pin. Otherwise, even submerged, they don't really help much. By the way if you do install them make sure you remove them should you ever send your pistol back to Glock. They only sell the maritime cups to LE and mil customers. Additionally, Glock certified armorers are prohibited from installing them on pistols other than those for military or LE customers. |
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When I was attending the Glock Advanced Amorers course at the factory we were told that the only realistic use for the maritime spring cups was in competition to reduce drag on the firing pin. Otherwise, even submerged, they don't really help much. By the way if you do install them make sure you remove them should you ever send your pistol back to Glock. They only sell the maritime cups to LE and mil customers. Additionally, Glock certified armorers are prohibited from installing them on pistols other than those for military or LE customers. Did not know that last bit of info. I'm not getting the reduced Drag on firing pin part though. I guess maybe there is less plastic contacting the firing pin channel insert but I realistically do not see that being noticable. |
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I have them in now, and I haven't noticed any difference at all after 600 rounds or so. The pistol travels with me on the water frequently, hence my concern about dunking. I guess I'll leave them in. They are known as a restricted part, but they can be had from Glockmeister without any difficulty or need for department letterhead. Thanks for the input. Much appreciated. |