should I get rid of my g 30?

**Phillygunguy** · March 5th, 2011, 01:20 PM

So I recently bought a glock 30sf back in December put at least 500 rounds through her had a 1 malfunction slide not locking back after emptying the mag no other problems i actually love it
However was reading about Larry Vickers how he thinks 45 caliber glocks are junk He was mainly talking abut the g 21 but according to him the only good glocks are in 9mm such as the 17 and 19 the article was in 2003
So did I just waste $600 or should I keep it ?

**Waldershrek** · March 5th, 2011, 01:26 PM

He's just mad it's not a 1911

There's nothing wrong with the gun. If you like it and shoot it well then keep it.

**Pointman73** · March 5th, 2011, 01:27 PM

People have their opinions and many say Glocks are built to be cheap. Yeah, so I have four and have shot many thousands of rounds out of them with no issues and carried two on duty for a long time. My second competition and off shift carry gun was my Glock 30. I put Meprolight night sights and a 3.5# connector in it. Everyone who shoots it loves it.

You have a great pistol, rock out with your Glock out. Get a bunch of mags and blast away.

**November** · March 5th, 2011, 01:29 PM

Read THIS and rest easy.

**Phillygunguy** · March 5th, 2011, 02:14 PM

ok thanks guys I try not to believe everything on the internet but Larry is the man
I did hear that glock was not intended for anything but a 9mm ,although its strikes me odd that there are countless of LE with glock 21 and haven't had major problems at least not that I heard

**Rex Havoc** · March 5th, 2011, 02:19 PM

Yep, send it to me.

I carried a 23 and 22 for years, no issues except for mag issues and a user induced issue. Instructors that I know, while they prefer 1911's, have no issue with the Glock. Opinions are what they, make it reliable and run the crap out of it. Or, as I stated and better yet, send it to me.

**bripro** · March 5th, 2011, 02:32 PM

At 43 years of age you should be able to draw your own conclusions on things. From what you've said I think you'll keep it.

**arjohnson** · March 5th, 2011, 02:50 PM

Lots of people think Glocks in general are junk, yet they are probably the most popular and most reliable guns out there.

**z9481** · March 5th, 2011, 03:40 PM

I think all Glocks are total junk, and I will give you $10 to take it off your hands.

Just kidding. Love Glocks.

**dmcdonnell** · March 5th, 2011, 04:02 PM

Everyone has an opinion.. I have 3 Glocks, 21sf, 23, and 19. in the near future I will be adding 3 more, 20sf, 26, and 27. I have put 1000s of rounds through all of them and with the occasional FTE and FTF, its usually the ammo not the gun. probably a grand total in all three current guns of 5 total FTF or FTE. It happens with ALL pistols, not just Glocks. If you like the G30, I say keep it. Glock has a track record of reliability that rivals all other brands combined.

Dave

Originally Posted by Phillygunguy

ok thanks guys I try not to believe everything on the internet but Larry is the man
I did hear that glock was not intended for anything but a 9mm ,although its strikes me odd that there are countless of LE with glock 21 and haven't had major problems at least not that I heard