Glock (General Handgun) Maintainence Schedule

[neomedic]

I'm about to take a pistol class and will shoot about 1,000 rounds for the day. I know that's not a lot, but relatively, to me, its a lot as my guns only have a few hundred rounds.

It got me thinking, is there a list for maintainence schedule. Like after how many rounds, what part should be changed??

Thanks.

[Librarian]

Everyone knows Glocks are junk; after 1000 rounds, it'll be plumb wore out. Don't clean it, I'll buy it from you for parts.

Ahem. I don't use mine all that much, but assuming no factory defect, you might never replace anything but magazines.

The FBI tests did document 50,000 rounds through the Glock .40 S&W without a breakdown, and that's an impressive performance.

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Other mentions of up to 300K rounds are out there, but not easily documented.

[U2BassAce]

I think the recoil spring is to be changed at 7,500 rounds. Though I have heard of plenty of Glocks going strong at 20K+ rounds with the same recoil spring.

[proraptor]

1000 rounds is nothing....most say it takes 4000 rounds to break the gun in

[ianS]

Glocks like any mechanical device or gun will break and parts should be replaced for preventative maintenance. Its a good idea to learn how to detail strip, detail clean (like the striker channel) and replace parts on a regular maintenance schedule. Compared to other pistols its relatively simple and parts are cheap and easy to find. If not, find a Glock Armorer who can do it for you. As a general rule I replace the recoil spring every 3000-4000 rounds for the cost of a box of 9mm ammo. And about every 5000-7000 rounds is when I'd want to have it detail stripped, cleaned, inspected and springs replaced. If its my defense gun I think its pretty cheap insurance.

A regular maintenance schedule is esp. important for Glocks chambered in anything higher than 9mm IMO. And esp. compact and subcompact models chambered in .357, .40, 10mm, and .45 like the G27 or G36. The pistols tend to be undersprung and the higher pressure or larger calibers are harder on the pistol than 9mm.

[aca72]

Don't worry about 1K and the "maintenance schedule".

If you hear a "BANG" coming from your Glock, it's happy. If not, send it for repairs.

[neomedic]

As a general rule I replace the recoil spring every 3000-4000 rounds for the cost of a box of 9mm ammo. And about every 5000-7000 rounds is when I'd want to have it detail stripped, cleaned, inspected and springs replaced. If its my defense gun I think its pretty cheap insurance.

Thanks for all the info. I understand 1000 is not all that much and I won't be replacing anything at the count. But as it goes up I figure I should take care of it just like I would with my car.

What springs would you replace at the 5000-7000 rounds?

[AJAX22]

I've forgotten to clean my g17 after the past few range trips... it just doesn't care, no FTF no FTE and we were rappid firing over 1k of ammo

glocks are boringly reliable, but thats the way it should be with a home defense firearm.

[1911su16b870]

Don't worry about the firearm, now during training is where you want to see how it performs as-is, dirty, and all. Clean it a month after the class, after you've worked on some of the things you've learned at the range with it. FWIW after changing springs, I run the gun through another 200-rounds with the same pre-spring results (0 FTF/FTE etc) prior to depending on it.

[Black Majik]

Though 1000 rounds isn't really all that much, there are a few precautionary items you can bring "just in case."

Shop towel. Bring a small cotton cloth to do wipedowns on break. Wipe down the rails and relube every couple hundred rounds. Might not need it but it does help remove debris accumulated.

Oil. Gotta keep it lightly lubed and reoil the rails

Spare spring kit. Ya never know, springs usually don't break especially at only 2000 rds but man would it suck if you were out of the game becaue of a broken spring and didn't have a spare gun. Brownells carry stock springs. I carry a pack around with my Glock all the time. The trigger spring is usually the one to break, if it does break.

Punch. Gotta punch out the pins somehow if you need to disassemble.

If you modify the gun in any way, run a box through to function test. I installed a extended mag release and took it to a match before testing. BIGGEST mistake ever, my highthumbs grip caused me to dump mags unexpectedly. So test your equipment beforehand. Fine-tune everything before the class:

Does my gun run?

Is my holster set at the correct tension?

Do I have all my required stuff? Got spare parts?

If running new type of ammo, even though it's a glock make sure it runs.

And lastly, have fun and be safe!

[WolfMansDad]

Majik, all that for a glock!? You sure you don't mean a 1911?

If you have a glock and are worried, just bring two. If one breaks, do a New York reload.

Glock recommends cleaning and doing a function test,

1. before you fire the gun for the first time,
2. after each range session, and
3. once per month, whether it has been fired or not.

Your glock manual describes cleaning, lubrication, and how to perform a function test. It is niether complicated nor, probably, even necessary. If your gun only has a few hundred rounds through it, it is still brand new. After 1,000 more rounds, it will still be nearly new.

[Teletiger7]

? Glocks need to be maintained?!!!

[chico.cm]

? Glocks need to be maintained?!!!

LOL! I have about 12,000-15,000 rounds through my G23 shooting mostly WWB from Wally world. That said, I give it a cleaning and it never fails to fire, nor does it care if I cleaned it since the last range day.
I also have over 30,000 rounds through my gen 1 G17 with no issues either. It has worn in all the right spots and is still more accurate than I am!

[PressCheck]

Unless it's your carry piece - Just shoot it and don't worry.

[Greg-Dawg]

So far, I've shot 5K+ rounds out of my Glock 35 and the only thing I noticed that needs replacing is the recoil rod spring assembly. I'm still using it though, until it breaks. My Glock is still running smooth.