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Glock Lighter Trigger

morgan — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:56:30 +0000

Hey Morgan, I just ordered your book the other day and can,t wait to get it. I have a very early G21 and a later 26. I installed a lasermax internal guide rod laser on the 26 several years ago and it has workedc great. I keep the .45 for home and carry the compact 9 in my glove box. After watching your film clips yesterday, I went home after work and properly lubed both pistols. I am itching to get my hands on the book. I have been wondering about the ghost 3.5 trigger job and look forward to seeing what the Glock Sensei says.
Thank you,
Rick G.

Rick,

I was just about to send your book out — sorry for the delay, spring break for the kids, you know — and got your email. Do you want your book signed to you? Let me know.

The 21 is a great house gun. And of course the 26 is a great carry piece. I usually don’t recommend a lighter trigger on a carry gun, but tell me your thinking behind wanting the 3.5?

Keep in touch. I’m glad you like my dad’s videos.

Morgan

Morgan, Yes please, Go ahead and sign the book for me. Thank you. As to the 3.5, I guess I don’t have any good reason, except change for the sake of change. And look what that did in the last election. OOPS, there goes my politics sticking out. I look forward to reading your book. Thank you for your response. Talk to you soon. Rick

Mixed Ammo in One Glock Magazine

morgan — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:04:30 +0000

Morgan,

I have enjoyed reading your book “How to Customize Your Glock” and like the detailed step-by-step photographs. I have the Glock 26 and have added a few minor items.

1. Extended slide lock – because of my fumble fingers the stock one was hard to use.
2. Extended magazine release – easier to operate.
3. Storm Lake SS ‘match’ barrel – just to compare accuracy, haven’t decided yet which is best.
4. Pearce Grips magazine extensions – gives my pinky someplace to go.

It came with the tritium sights so I don’t have to deal with that change-out.

Do you have a recommended brand and type of ammo for use in a concealed-carry mode? My concealed-carry instructor said during the class that he uses a alternating load of FMJ and ammo by a company called RBCD Performance Plus. He claimed that they have the highest shock transfer of any ammo sold to the public. Is P+ ammo safe in the Glock?

Sincerely,

Alex C.

Alex,

Thanks for letting me know how you like the book. Reader feedback is very important to me.

Right off, let’s answer the +P question. Glocks are fully capable of withstanding the increased pressures of +P and even +P+ loadings. The question is, will they operate reliably shooting that ammo. Some smaller-framed pistols (not just Glocks) exhibit more failures with high-pressure ammo because of increased slide speed. So before you start carrying any round, you’ve got to test it thoroughly. So in your 26 particularly, shoot a box or two before depending on it.

Your instructor’s philosophy is a sound one. But it is only one. On the street, there is no way to predict what situation is going to present itself to you. As far as bullet design goes, there is a continuum from maximum penetration to most expansion. The heavier, slower solid projectiles go into the target deeper. The lighter, faster, “structured” projectiles expand quicker. By “structured” I mean pre-fragmented, containing shot, deeply scored petal-type forms, etc.

The FBI and most defensive experts prefer something in the middle. They want the bullet to go at least twelve inches into the target and expand about twice its original diameter. Can this be done? Yes, but it is a compromise because there are a lot of variables on the street. Will that some bullet go through a car door or a windshield? Will it make it through a heavy winter jacket even? Will it pass through the intended target and endanger bystanders? Will a round missing the target go through several walls and endanger bystanders?

What your instructor has chosen to do is to make that same compromise by selecting rounds from the two extremes of the continuum. The FMJ bullet is obviously the penetrator. And the RBCD is the rapid expander. Others Start with some FMJ and go to frangible. Others have a magazine of one and another magazine of the other. Some carry only one of the extremes. Most people who carry for defense of themselves and loved ones find a round that is reliable, moderately expensive and somewhere in the middle.

Is mixing ammo in one magazine a good idea? It depends on the shooter and the gun. FMJ is heavy, so recoil is going to be more than the extremely light RBCD pre-fragmented rounds. Will this be a problem for the shooter placing follow-up shots? Will this be a problem for the gun to reliable cycle? You must pay up front so you don’t pay on your way out. You’ve got to test your theory, yourself and your gun. Buy enough ammo and shoot it in various conditions to prove to yourself that your ammo selection is reliable and effective.

I won’t make a specific ammo recommendation, but I will say that some of the new 147 grain 9mm rounds are very impressive.

In the final analysis, “stopping power” comes down to shot placement a lot more than how big the hole would have been. Only destroying the central nervous system of the target will immediately stop any threat. Will a bigger bullet, deeper hole, larger wound channel, more energy, etc facilitate the destruction of the central nervous system? Only if it’s headed in the right direction to begin with.

Hope this helps,

Morgan

Former Marine Keeps it Simple with Glocks

morgan — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:43:32 +0000

Mr. Boatman,

I just wanted to send you a note and to thank you. I’m 65 years old and my wife and I relocated to South Carolina from Pennsylvania. I’ve always liked weapons and used to do a lot of hunting in Pennsylvania. After relocating to the upland of SC, I’ve noticed on our local news that there seems to be a few too many home invasions. To make a long story short, I decided to take the 8-hour CCW course that you have to take in South Carolina to be issued your CW permit. I have two Glocks: G17 and G21SF. My CCW when I purchase it, will either be the G30SF or the G26… not sure yet. When reading about ammunition, there are so man options out there it was driving me crazy. Your little YouTube information gave me the best and most informative perspective I could receive. I’m just a 65-year-old former Marine (1963-1967) that just wants to protect his home and family in the event some BG tries to kick in my door at 3:00AM in the morning.

I’m sure there are many average people like me that have purchased a firearm, buy a box of generic ammunition and put them in the dresser drawer. The relaxed and confident manner that your dad explains different aspects of personal protection I found very understandable for the average guy.

Thank you, and I’m sorry if I was rambling.

Frank

Frank,

Thank you, I’m always gratified when a reader lets me know that we’ve helped out in some way. Yes, the ammo question is a complex, yet simple one. Find ammo that works in your gun 100%. Shooting Glocks makes it a little harder to choose because Glocks cycle everything.

From your letter, I can tell that you’re still thinking like a Marine. You’ve stuck to two traditional calibers, 9mm and .45ACP and two basic pistol sizes. Full combat size for home defense and subcompact for carry. Keepin’ it simple!

While I love Glocks, for home defense you may also want to consider a shotgun. Nothing says ‘get the hell out of my house’ like pointing a shotgun at him.

Keep on Glockin’,

Morgan