I was reading on a US gun forum last night that a number of police forces are having problems with the Glock 22 and Glock conceded that it was a desgin issue. I will try to dig up details and post them or get an e-mail so you can talk to the guys direct.
Glock 22 accuracy problems RESOLVED!!
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G37 said:
I disagree... been shooting a Glock 22 .40 cal since 1995... current one has over 25,000 rounds thru it without a hic-cup. Prior to the Glock, I'd been shooting 1911's in 10mm & .45 and Beretta, CZ, BHP, S&W 9mm's.
From the outset I shot the Glock well. As well as or better than any semi-auto previously... Anyone with a little skill can be taught to shoot the Glock well in an afternoon... I've personally seen this occur with dozens of people transitioning to the Glock pistol.
In fact one secret to the Glock's success in terms of handling & accuracy is that the web of the hand of the shooter is the closest to the travel of the slide of any semi-auto pistol.
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9mikemike said:
i bought the glock and a sig 226 at the same time. the sig shoots like a dream....the glock.........
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I'm sure you already know this, but shooting the gun from a rest would pretty much take you out of the accuracy equation, and put everyone's focus back on the gun or the ammo.P0WERWAGON said:
Freedom Ventures said:
This is the simplest and quickest and the only way to determine if it's the gun, the ammo or the shooter.
I rarely shoot a pistol off a rest, even if I'm shooting a new pistol for the first time. The only time that I will go to a rest is if there seems to be a problem. Invariably, with any quality pistol, any problem that may arise is usually with this shooter.
I prefer to NOT use a rest right away, as 99.9% of my pistol shooting is done standing, unsupported, so it makes sense (to me) to start "training" with the new pistol using the stance and grip that I would normally use.
I'd like to have a look at that G22...is it an ex-police Gen 2/ Gen 3? What sights are installed?
Someone posted that a Glock can only be put together one way - wrong .
the little slide lock / disassemble bar can be installed backwards .
If you look at it , it has a slot on one side so it can grab the barrel .
Is yours in backwards ?
just a thought .
the little slide lock / disassemble bar can be installed backwards .
If you look at it , it has a slot on one side so it can grab the barrel .
Is yours in backwards ?
just a thought .
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RUPZUK said:
That is true. You could put it in backwards, the question I want to know is whether or not that would make a difference? Would the gun still function? I'm not about to try it. By the way, mine is in correctly.
On a side note, why not shoot 9mm? Easier on the gun(and shooter albeit not by much) and cheaper.
CF
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Six Star said:
i thinks it is a gen2, there are no finger grooves. has night sights that still glow. 11/97 is stamped onto them. i suspect that it is an ex-police gun.
2nd pin is there but difficult to see with the light/curvature....Still cant believe the problems being experienced with this model. Like been stated before by others, my Glocks are dandy except for an issue with reloaded bullets.. If factory ammo is being used, it should be fine unless the barrel is the culprit, but that too is hard to believe given its life expectancy.. Is that the original slide(matching ser#'s?) I wonder if that has something to do with it...
Very strange indeed
Cheers
dB
Very strange indeed
Cheers
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there are two pins, just a bad photo
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well just got back from the range. shot 100 rounds of brand new winchester white box, 180gr. the first 30 were off a bag. 12 meters a 4 inch group. wierd part is they all hit at about 7 o'clock. no matter how i shot.
the rest of the 70 was standing. if i aimed high at 2 o'clock i'd get perfect strings. do glocks aim low? with the front sight covering the center i'd get hits 3 inches low, 3 inches left. nice grouping though.
the rest of the 70 was standing. if i aimed high at 2 o'clock i'd get perfect strings. do glocks aim low? with the front sight covering the center i'd get hits 3 inches low, 3 inches left. nice grouping though.
If you're new to Glocks, shooting low and left is not uncommon when shooting unsupported....it's the trigger.
It gets better as you get used to the pistol and the trigger. If you're not already doing so, try a 1911-style "thumbs forward" grip, relax your right hand and lock your left wrist down...that often helps to get your POI closer to your POA.
It gets better as you get used to the pistol and the trigger. If you're not already doing so, try a 1911-style "thumbs forward" grip, relax your right hand and lock your left wrist down...that often helps to get your POI closer to your POA.
If the issue could use even more resolving, try these two drills:
dry firing: balance a penny on the front sight, and drop the striker without lettign the penny fall.
ball and dummy: load one mag with a snap cap, and another with a live round. put the mags in an opaque bag, and shake. Without looking, load one fo the mag into the gun, and rack the slide. As you squeeze the trigger, really watch the front sight.
I do both of these drills at least once a week.
dry firing: balance a penny on the front sight, and drop the striker without lettign the penny fall.
ball and dummy: load one mag with a snap cap, and another with a live round. put the mags in an opaque bag, and shake. Without looking, load one fo the mag into the gun, and rack the slide. As you squeeze the trigger, really watch the front sight.
I do both of these drills at least once a week.
