Glock kaboom! pics added

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Well, maybe not a total kaboom, but I have a nasty surprise, and not have a cracked frame.

I might as well tell the whole story so I can catch hell for being stupid.

First off, I bought a bunch of handloads from a CGN member who seemed like a pretty good guy, and has done a LOT of reloading. (I'm sure he is a good guy, but mistakes happen)

I've shot about 300 of them with no problems, but yesterday I had a hot one that scared the crap out of me,powder burned the hell out of my hand, and cracked the frame on my Glock 22.

I've been told that most pistols can handle a hot, or even a double charged round without being destroyed, and that the unsupported chamber of the Glock is why they kaboom.

Now, it seems my slide and all the upper components are good, and I have a bunch of mags, holster, etc for it, so really am torn as what to do.

I like the trigger safety of the Glock, but am thinking maybe a metal frame might be better.

I have a buddy with a couple CZ Shadow that loves them. I'd just have to get used to the safety. I'm considering one, or maybe an XD40 or XD9.

So, |I tried to save some money on ammo, and it cost me a pistol. :bangHead:

The lessons that seem to stick the best are always either the painful ones, or the expensive ones, it seems.
 
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i feel for ya man, same thing happened to me an old experienced ipsc shooter gave me some reloads one of which blew up my ruger p89 somewhat, from that experience i will never ever except reloads from people... glad to here your ok!.
 
Not sure how much it would run ya, or if they can bring them in but Id see if Questar could bring you in a Timberwolf frame from Lonewolf. Turn your top end into something semi custom. It would be a fun project and useful afterwards. Alternatively Im sure someone would buy your top end on EE, Ive seen a few Glock top ends sell on there lately.
 
Send it to police ordnance and have it rebuilt. They will tell you if any parts are safe to use and provide you with an estimate on cost to rebuild.
 
The bullets were lead. I've been thinking about getting another Glock, but I think I'd have to go with an aftermarket barrel. I don't know if that would be all that cost effective vs an M&P 40 or something similar.

I'll look into a new frame and barrel and see how much that costs. Maybe I'll just get it checked out and part out the slide and bits.

I was itchin' for a new knife and another shotgun. :(

I had to stop on the way to the range and buy a mag for my Buckmark because I left all mine at home.

Good thing I was in a good mood. I didn't let any of it wreck my range day. Got to shoot a .50-70 (yes you read that right) and had a lot of fun with my NEA 15. :D
 
Did he load them for your glock or these were just reloads.. You typically reload with a gun in mind.. I have a 1911 that I need to load 6.5 grains of 231 to make the gun work properly.. (max safe load for a 45 ACP is a lot less!)

It's just me but I don't sell reloads.. I don't have a factory permit to do so..
 
I know, I know. Stupid. He did have them loaded for his Glock. I'll take some pics, but they're not that dramatic. My black hand and the load in my shorts was more dramatic. That WAS my first pistol. I learned a good lesson though. It hurt like a #####. When I opened my hand, I was expecting it to start leaking, but it didn't break the skin.
 
DaveC said:
I know, I know. Stupid. He did have them loaded for his Glock. I'll take some pics, but they're not that dramatic. My black hand and the load in my shorts was more dramatic. That WAS my first pistol. I learned a good lesson though. It hurt like a #####. When I opened my hand, I was expecting it to start leaking, but it didn't break the skin.
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The first two only please (Glock and the black hand). ;)
 
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