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Some people over on the Glock Talk 10 Ring were discussing underwater Glocks.
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Taking the G29 rafting today
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I'm going rafting/tubing down a local river in just a little bit. I'm not that worried about needing a pistol for SD use, but you never know. I've seen Deliverance, and a G29 would have saved them from a bit of rectal pain. I plan to avoid such discomfort in my life, so I'm thinking I'll take my loyal companion along for a ride. Plus, after carrying for nearly two years, I feel pretty naked and vulnerable without it.
The pistol WILL get wet. It will likely be fully submerged for most of the trip. I'm kind of excited to test it, along with my ammo. I plan on keeping it in the cargo pocket of my bathing suit. I'll have it lashed to me with parachute cord, through the lanyard hole. I'll also be carrying in condition 3 (empty chamber) since I don't want my leather holster to get soaked, and a accidental discharge could ruin my day.
If I do, in fact, go tubing and take it, I'll likely test fire the ammo after I get done (after I clear all of the water from the gun). I'd like to know how well my ammo will hold up in water. As I said, it should be submerged most of the time (about 3 hours). I guess we will see how it goes.
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Yeah it will DEFINITELY be on a lanyard. No bag, though. I want to see how well it deals with the water, especially the ammo.
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And the verdict is . . . FLAWLESS!!! I was in the water for 3.5 hours. The gun was submerged nearly the entire time. I had it tied to my bathing suit, and in my pocket. I barely noticed it. I even jumped off a 30 foot cliff twice with it in my pocket. On the way home I stopped and dumped the mag. Not a hiccup. It did start to rub against my knee once I got out of the water. I am utterly impressed with both Glock and my hand loads. I'm sorry, but I don't think it gets much cooler than having a gun soaking wet for 3.5 hours, then firing it WET, and not having a failure. Absolutely too cool. I'm beyond sold. Glock is the best.
EDIT: I forgot to add that the gun has 340 rounds worth of crap built up in it as well. I put 340 rounds through it Saturday and Sunday and didn't clean it until just now. Amazing gun
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I carry while fishing on an 18' boat and ride ATV's in the rain/mud/VERY thick dust all the time. I've had a few Glocks totally submerged in salt water only to "dry" out in 95* humidity. Never a problem, I put them in the cast net, hang them off the tailgate of my truck and hose them down with the pressure washer. I did the same before with a Kahr PM9 and a S&W J frame. The Kahr and the S&W both rusted. The hammer and trigger on the J frame needed to be replaced and it took over an hour of hard cleaning to get all the rust off of the Kahr. The barrel and recoil assembly of the Kahr rusted up beyond belief for a quick dip. Glock has the best bad weather/neglegent owner durability in the biz.
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Just another reason to Love Glocks..!
Got any GLOCK abuse stories to share..?
Be well
Bob
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Taking the G29 rafting today
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I'm going rafting/tubing down a local river in just a little bit. I'm not that worried about needing a pistol for SD use, but you never know. I've seen Deliverance, and a G29 would have saved them from a bit of rectal pain. I plan to avoid such discomfort in my life, so I'm thinking I'll take my loyal companion along for a ride. Plus, after carrying for nearly two years, I feel pretty naked and vulnerable without it.
The pistol WILL get wet. It will likely be fully submerged for most of the trip. I'm kind of excited to test it, along with my ammo. I plan on keeping it in the cargo pocket of my bathing suit. I'll have it lashed to me with parachute cord, through the lanyard hole. I'll also be carrying in condition 3 (empty chamber) since I don't want my leather holster to get soaked, and a accidental discharge could ruin my day.
If I do, in fact, go tubing and take it, I'll likely test fire the ammo after I get done (after I clear all of the water from the gun). I'd like to know how well my ammo will hold up in water. As I said, it should be submerged most of the time (about 3 hours). I guess we will see how it goes.
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Yeah it will DEFINITELY be on a lanyard. No bag, though. I want to see how well it deals with the water, especially the ammo.
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And the verdict is . . . FLAWLESS!!! I was in the water for 3.5 hours. The gun was submerged nearly the entire time. I had it tied to my bathing suit, and in my pocket. I barely noticed it. I even jumped off a 30 foot cliff twice with it in my pocket. On the way home I stopped and dumped the mag. Not a hiccup. It did start to rub against my knee once I got out of the water. I am utterly impressed with both Glock and my hand loads. I'm sorry, but I don't think it gets much cooler than having a gun soaking wet for 3.5 hours, then firing it WET, and not having a failure. Absolutely too cool. I'm beyond sold. Glock is the best.
EDIT: I forgot to add that the gun has 340 rounds worth of crap built up in it as well. I put 340 rounds through it Saturday and Sunday and didn't clean it until just now. Amazing gun
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I carry while fishing on an 18' boat and ride ATV's in the rain/mud/VERY thick dust all the time. I've had a few Glocks totally submerged in salt water only to "dry" out in 95* humidity. Never a problem, I put them in the cast net, hang them off the tailgate of my truck and hose them down with the pressure washer. I did the same before with a Kahr PM9 and a S&W J frame. The Kahr and the S&W both rusted. The hammer and trigger on the J frame needed to be replaced and it took over an hour of hard cleaning to get all the rust off of the Kahr. The barrel and recoil assembly of the Kahr rusted up beyond belief for a quick dip. Glock has the best bad weather/neglegent owner durability in the biz.
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Just another reason to Love Glocks..!
Got any GLOCK abuse stories to share..?
Be well
Bob
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