gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
This is the stuff that comes on glocks from the factory. Once I'm done with all the lubes I have on hand I think I'll be switching to this for all my pistols.
Does this look used to you guys?
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Catskillkid
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I wouldn't get too hung up on it not being "new" even if it's missing parts from the box. A few years back I bought a new Ruger SR1911. The gun was definitely new and the box was right but once I got it home everything except the gun and the mags were missing. I believe SR1911s are supposed to come with a tool to help break them down (which this didn't). The instruction manual was also missing (they had a manual for a Mark III in there of all things...not even the right caliber!). One call to Ruger customer service got it all straightened out (they sent me an owners manual and a tool free of charge). I'm sure Glock would do the same if you really want the cleaning supplies.
Thanks for your reply, and glad to see another person weigh in affirming the newness, hehe. ty sir.
You're gonna want some of these:
Pearce Grip PG-42+1 Glock 42 Magazine Grip Plus 1-Round Extension PG42+1 NEW 605849200484 | eBay
A more expensive option, but maintains the flush mag profile:
Glock 42 MagGuts
Well, I have looked into those mag extenders/spring-guts mods. I dont think I will be using them because either it will make the gun bigger and I bought this one because it was small and dont want to add anything. But even if the guts just add a round, and no length, something still doesnt sit right with altering the factory glock design in terms of the function, feels like glock has a reason for the capacity, could be wrong who knows. i appreciate your reply and i very well might be a little too worried about it all hehe. ty sir.
Too late lol, first thing I did was touch it! and you're right! But yea, I have since left it alone, glad to know what it is though. appreciate the reply sir.
Must be good stuff, makes me ponder if I should get some more actually. ty sir for reply.
Yea, you're probably right. At least I have the gun and mags and everything else like you say. Hopefully I will be able to take it to the range tomorrow, looking forward to it. Also, thanks for the advice about calling glock, hadnt even thought of that, so i appreciate your reply sir! ty.
Just ask @Bullet Guy he didn't clean his compititon Glock until like 9,000 rounds and it still ran fine... Until round 9,001.
Hope you were kidding. Never use that stuff as a lube.
You're probably right. Comment from product page on MidwayUSA. Good for barrel threads, chokes/brakes/comps etc. Not a lube but may be used by Glock (and others?) during initial break-in.
minderasr
6.5 Creedmoor
You don't need anything fancy to properly lubricate a Glock, and remember you only need a few drops. I currently use Ballistol, but have used CLP, Eezox, and a host of other lubricants. I blame my OCD and being a sucker for slick advertising causing this! Pick an inexpensive gun lube and use the money saved for ammo and training.
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
Why not?
Not a lube and apparently contains 2% Silica (basically fine sand particles) will cause extensive wear over time. Used on new guns during break-in period. It's primarily a high temp anti-seize product for threads.
It is to prevent galling and seizing of threads. It is not a lubricant. Also what @cgrutt said above. I use it or the silver variety when torquing a barrel nut when building an AR.
Looks new to me as well. Did you notice if the gun shop gave you the G42 on display or did they pull a new one from the back?
All Glock (and most others) are test fired at the factory (should be two spent casing in a envelope w/ your pistol.) It should also come with a cleaning rod and brush.
All Glock (and most others) are test fired at the factory (should be two spent casing in a envelope w/ your pistol.) It should also come with a cleaning rod and brush.
Twogunwilly
6.5 Creedmoor
Looks new, even if it was used I bet you don't wear it out.
I really appreciate all of you guys taking the time to reply and discuss this here in this thread, I will definitely be taking advantage of all this collective knowledge and experience for sure.. thank you. I have decided to just go shoot it as is, and at least do enough rounds to complete the "break-in period" (~200-300 rnds). My only concern is if I happen to go one day, and only shoot say... 30 rounds.. should I take it home and clean it even though I haven't completed the breakin period? Is it bad to leave crud/lead/junk in it overnight without cleaning? I might be getting to anxious about doing this all correctly, but at the same time I really don't know what to do! haha. And again, thanks so much for you guys having that convo in my thread, really was to my benefit all of it thanks.
I am actually not sure, because this shop had a small display, only 2 guys total in the small place, and most of the glass (or plastic) was scratched from people putting guns on it I assume. Either way, I am ok with what I have since most people here seem to agree its probably not used by someone else for any extended periods other than maybe factory testing. thanks for your reply btw.
(actually just noticed you said there should be two spent casings in envelope.. well i got the envelope but it was opened already, no casings, no rod or brush either. )
Also one last question about the copper lube stuff from factory. It makes sense if there are silica particles in it, that it should be useful for breaking in etc. But why does the manual say to clean and oil the gun before use? Does that matter? I was wanting to take this to the range today, maybe shoot a few rounds, but just checked the manual again and it does say that. I can't find answers to this specific question anywhere else online. I know most of you say its ok, but just wondering why that manual says to clean it, assuming its just for glock to CYA or something lol. thanks guys.
IDK what manual says but personally i never have cleaned a Glock before firing it. I do put a couple drops of oil on rails though. I've had about six of them only issue I've ever had was FTF during a pistol course after about 400 rounds and dropping mags on a muddy field all afternoon. Slide didn't fully go into battery a few times... tap rack bang lol. Cleaning did resolve problem.
Don't over think it. Glocks are work horses. You're not going to hurt it. Glocks only need a little oil. Don't remove the factory (copper) lube. Just check that the barrel is clear & go shoot it.
You don't have to... But on all my "new to me" guns, I do the simple breakdown and do a quick inspection and wipe & lube. only takes a few minutes. but that's me.
Some guys go from the gun store to the range & start shooting. To each their own.
You don't have to... But on all my "new to me" guns, I do the simple breakdown and do a quick inspection and wipe & lube. only takes a few minutes. but that's me.
Some guys go from the gun store to the range & start shooting. To each their own.
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minderasr
6.5 Creedmoor
In a word, no. Don't clean it at all until you get a few hundred rounds through it.
OK, well glad to hear that and I also appreciate the valuable description of the experience you had, really is helpful to people like me who haven't put in the round time. Sounds like a pretty durable piece of machinery for sure.
Yea, seems like most of you guys are saying the same thing, which leads me to believe I should probably just go shoot some, worry about giving it a good cleaning down the road, maybe after I finish a few 50cnt boxes of ammo I plan to try. I was just mainly worried about letting the glock sit overnight after being shot, because I know I wont be shooting more than 50 at a time each day, and wont even be doing it every day. But I do have a suspicion that glock manual tell owners to clean it, just so that they make sure people are checking for super obvious huge barrel obstructions, something like a glock insurance policy lol. Thanks for your replies guys.
It should be fine not cleaning between shooting a few hundred rounds of modern jacketed ammunition. Corrosive primers/powders and lead projectiles were a problem years ago. Obviously clean and oil as soon as possible if exposed to rain/snow/high humidity etc. Get in habit of wiping all exposed surfaces with lightly oiled or silicone rag after each use. Field strip and good cleaning is quick and wont hurt either lol. I'm not sure if this is still the case but in years past Glock recommended only jacketed projectiles in factory barrels so I would avoid lead altogether but definitely clean after each use if that's what you're shooting. It may have changed though not sure what current recommendation is. Good luck and stay safe.
I plan to try jacketed ammo first, thanks for the heads up about the trouble with lead ammo. I guess I will see how it goes.. I just want to shoot this thing already, feel like a dork spending weeks reading things and posting freakin novels online about my extensive questions that probably dont even matter haha. ty for reply sir.
GOYABEAN
.950 JDJ
just don't forget loading it correctly
gun_slinger_boy
.338 Win Mag
Plot twist. The guy wall loading up a bullpup9.