kav92
04-22-13, 19:24
Hey ya'll, I'm new to the world of semi auto pistols. I've only had rifles, shotguns, and revolvers up to this point. After some research and shooting some range rentals I recently purchased a Glock 17 gen 4. I've read mixed reviews about them, but heard that glock's resolved most of the issues. Anyway, my slide won't "slingshot" on an empty mag without depressing the slide stop and then riding the slide home. No mag, and I can just pull it back and release it, (slingshot it), without depressing the slide stop. Is this normal? Sorry for the noob question.
Range report update: Took the G17 out the other day and put 75 rounds of WWB through it. I bought the gun slightly used form an outdoorstrader member. It has 042 spring, 30274 ejector, and the dipped extractor. It was manufactured in 2012. I did not encounter any stovepipes or double feeds. However i did have 2 pieces of brass his me in the head. All spent casings did clear the ejection port. I'll try to get a camera and tape it next time so I can get a better idea of how far/consistent casings are being thrown. Of course, I need to put quite a few more rounds through it. So far I really like the agressive grip, and the bigger mag release more than the gen 3 rental I shot before.
Range report update: Took the G17 out the other day and put 75 rounds of WWB through it. I bought the gun slightly used form an outdoorstrader member. It has 042 spring, 30274 ejector, and the dipped extractor. It was manufactured in 2012. I did not encounter any stovepipes or double feeds. However i did have 2 pieces of brass his me in the head. All spent casings did clear the ejection port. I'll try to get a camera and tape it next time so I can get a better idea of how far/consistent casings are being thrown. Of course, I need to put quite a few more rounds through it. So far I really like the agressive grip, and the bigger mag release more than the gen 3 rental I shot before.