New Glock break-in ?

[12GAUGE]

1. Load magazine
2, Insert loaded magazine.
3. Chamber a live round by pulling back and releasing slide.
4. Pull trigger until out of ammo.
5. Repeat.

[lt05deluxe]

Should be good out of the box.

[Ukiahgunnut]

I have never shot factory through my G-17. I must have fired 3000 rounds of ammo I reloaded. Never a problem with it.

Dave

[jumbopanda]

Regarding lead bullets in Glocks, read this: https://www.buffalobore.com/index.ph...duct_list&c=59

I've fired a few hundred rounds of hard cast reloads through my G21SF and never had an issue with barrel leading. There was some leading, but not noticeably more than there would be in a conventional barrel.

[ElDub1950]

What is the round count break-in for a new Gen3 Glock?

i can get quality FMJ reloads.But won't do reloads untill WHEN?
Thanks in advance
John

#rounds for breakin = 1

don't do reloads before round #2

[SDM44]

You know how everyone always uses the comparison of a Glock to a Honda, when saying a 1911 is the Mercedes of guns?

Well, 100k miles on a Honda is just barely breaking it in. Likewise, 100k rounds through a Glock is just barely breaking it in

[Plisk]

Do not clean or lubricate your Glock out of the box. There is a factory applied lapping compound on the slide and frame rails. That is the copper coloring you can see in those areas. Shoot your pistol until it is completely gone, or damn near gone. Usually happens between 300-600 rounds.

After that compound is gone from shooting; strip, clean and enjoy.

[john4045]

I clean it up ever so slightly and then just shoot it with a variety of ammo.

[Maddawg46]

I have had a model 21 glock gen 3 for years. I always shoot lead with it. I just run a Lewis lead remover thru it after 200 to 400 rou ds. Never a problem. Of course, years ago no one said not to shoot lead thru it. I use to shoot IPSC matches with it. That was about 200 lead semi wad cutters per match.

[G-Man WC]

I have 300 rounds through my G21 and have yet to clean it. I know your told to leave that gold colored factory grease on for x amount of rounds.
I forget what that is? -g

[Shenaniguns]

Do not clean or lubricate your Glock out of the box. There is a factory applied lapping compound on the slide and frame rails. That is the copper coloring you can see in those areas. Shoot your pistol until it is completely gone, or damn near gone. Usually happens between 300-600 rounds.

After that compound is gone from shooting; strip, clean and enjoy.

Incorrect, that thick copper grease is an anti-seize and does not help in the break in. In fact they had so much applied in my Gen 4 G19 that it was sticky to rack and slowed slide velocity down enough to make the ejection super erratic. I will at least wipe it out and lightly lube it.

[latigidyblod]

Shot mine right out of the box after wiping it down and lightly lubing it. First session so far, 200 rounds without an issue. Usual situation with a new gun is the lube inside a gun out of a box is for preservation, not lubrication.

[drifter2be]

Buy yourself a Lone Wolf barrel and shoot lead reloads for even less. I picked up a brand new one with a threaded barrel (living in a free state) for $125 shipped with the knurled thread protector, and recall seeing the same seller selling non-threaded barrels for $98 shipped.

As for break-in, I am on my 5th glock and have never done anything other than clean and lube it out of the box before the first range trip. Already at 1000 rounds on my current Gen3 G19 and not a single problem. Same story with the GF's Gen3 G26.

[Plisk]

Incorrect, that thick copper grease is an anti-seize and does not help in the break in. In fact they had so much applied in my Gen 4 G19 that it was sticky to rack and slowed slide velocity down enough to make the ejection super erratic. I will at least wipe it out and lightly lube it.

The copper grease acts as a lapping compound. And yes I am correct, that is what I was told directly from Glock.

[North Bay Guy]

My 17 & 19 were flawless right off the bat. My 22 had a few FTF in the first 200, I'm only talking like 2 or 3 FTF. After that first 200 or so rounds the 22 hasn't had a hiccup. Reloads loaded with the right grain of powder, sized correctly and the right over all length should cycle you Glock no problem.