Frustrated with Glock

[himurax13]

I had the same problem with my Glock 17. Except it was with factory FMJs and I had a FTF almost every other round. Took it back to gun store and they said I needed to replace followers. Nope I sold that gun and will never buy another Glock again. It's a well documented issue, if Glock doesn't care enough to fix it, I don't need to give them my business. My opinion of course.

Wow bro. I guess you should never buy a 1911 or any double stacked 9mm pistol that has been neutered down to 10 rounds.

This issue spans many different platforms and is not exclusive to glock.

[Moto]

No reloads band new factory hollow points.



Any idea who sells these? I've had trouble finding them

Ill take a look at ordering the 9mm3's. Do the 3's seem to fix the issue? I thought people were still having issues with the 3's.

Another thing,

If you call Glock Georgia,
They will send you three or four if the 9mm3 followers for free.
They did for me.

Don't forget new springs too (if worn).

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[steelheadmike]

I had similar problems with my 19. I waded through the virtual novel of threads about the 19 mags. Long story I short, I swapped out the followers for 9mm6 and sanded down around the front of the mags so they would fit (all info found in the threads). I have not had one problem since then.

I did try the 9mm3 but still had an occasional ftf.

[ERdept]

best HP's are Hornady Critical Defense.

The rubber insert in the HP and the lack of a gaping large hole help it feed flawlessly for me in every gun and also in by Glock 22.

No issues for my Glock at all.

[Flowmini98]

I Called Glock and they shipped me 4/9mm3 followers for free...and it fixed my issue. When i bought 4 more mags I called them again and they shipped out 4 more 9mm3 for free.
I will probably plish the feed ramp anyway just for the hell of it.

[Legasat]

I had the exact same problem with my G19. The 9mm3 followers fixed my problem completely. Find some, hope it fixes yours too.

[roger1022]

I Called Glock and they shipped me 4/9mm3 followers for free...and it fixed my issue. When i bought 4 more mags I called them again and they shipped out 4 more 9mm3 for free.
I will probably plish the feed ramp anyway just for the hell of it.

Lucky for you. I've called Glock about this issue and they said this was a non issue and the mag springs needed to be broken in. I suppose I can buy a few followers but definitely get blocked mags from here on out.

[Mossy Man]

best HP's are Hornady Critical Defense.

The rubber insert in the HP and the lack of a gaping large hole help it feed flawlessly for me in every gun and also in by Glock 22.

No issues for my Glock at all.

I like the HCDs also

They seem a lot less prone to setback than Fed HSTs.

I can chamber a HCD twenty+ times and no perceivable setback.

With HSTs I'm lucky to get three times before its obviously set back.

Additionally, ammoquest's review of the HCD was "good enough" and possibly offers less overpenetration.

[ERdept]

I like the HCDs also

They seem a lot less prone to setback than Fed HSTs.

I can chamber a HCD twenty+ times and no perceivable setback.

With HSTs I'm lucky to get three times before its obviously set back.

Additionally, ammoquest's review of the HCD was "good enough" and possibly offers less overpenetration.

Yup, Hornady says they're crimped exactly for the purposes to preventing setback for those of us who chamber a round night after night, and then eject it in the morning to de-cock.


Also the cases are plated to prevent the tarnishing that occur from the reality of having rounds loaded for months before they're actually fired.


it's good stuff.

Anyway, glad to hear they fixed the issue.

Doesn't Brownells or Midway sell the part OP was looking for?

[viet4lifeOC]

Dear OP,

there is nothing wrong with your G19. The culprit is the magazine followers.
I don't know why they use the ones that come with the 10 round mags.
Just order the 9mm3 followers as recommended above and while you are at it order some new springs and you will be good to go.

cheers.

This.

My only advice is to call Glock...they sent me new ones for free. Why pay for their mistake?

[jonzer77]

OP, this is a commonly known issue on this forum even though Glock will not admit to it. I see this question posted at least once a week.

Sometimes the new followers help.

Sometimes the new followers and some dremeling of the magazine helps.

Getting a blocked magazine sometimes helps. You could get an FFL with a high cap magazine permit and an FFL 6 (or 7?) to block them for you.

Using a standard capacity magazine usually works.

Sounds like perfection to me

[Mossy Man]

Sounds like perfection to me

I'll agree that Glock's marketing phrase is dumb.

[himurax13]

I'll agree that Glock's marketing phrase is dumb.

I agree.

Good enough for guvment work is achieved after the following:

1. Install new aftermarket sights
2. Install new aftermarket barrel
3. Polish and install aftermarket trigger kit.
4. Install aftermarket grips.
5. Install aftermarket guide rod with lighter recoil spring.
6. Install aftermarket rear plug or mag well.
7. Install extended mag release and slide stop.

[Mossy Man]

I agree.

Good enough for guvment work is achieved after the following:

1. Install new aftermarket sights
2. Install new aftermarket barrel
3. Polish and install aftermarket trigger kit.
4. Install aftermarket grips.
5. Install aftermarket guide rod with lighter recoil spring.
6. Install aftermarket rear plug or mag well.
7. Install extended mag release and slide stop.

i'm happy with my Glocks completely factory