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ripnbst · August 23, 2011, 07:54 PM

While Boats' post is fact based it is not exactly a real world test. Who in any real life situation is going to throw 1k rounds through their glock and melt the guide rod? Who is going to throw 1k rounds down the tube of any handgun in real life? Likely no one.

As far as running without oil, I own a 1911, so I am not in any way against them. I love mine, but for most reliable pistol in the world I just cant state that. Mine DOES NOT run well dry. Mine likes to be well oiled, granted it is still relatively new and a very tight pistol. Once shot more and the tolerances grow that may change.

My vote for a Full size Glock still remains my vote.

August 23, 2011, 07:54 PM	#28
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,552	While Boats' post is fact based it is not exactly a real world test. Who in any real life situation is going to throw 1k rounds through their glock and melt the guide rod? Who is going to throw 1k rounds down the tube of any handgun in real life? Likely no one. As far as running without oil, I own a 1911, so I am not in any way against them. I love mine, but for most reliable pistol in the world I just cant state that. Mine DOES NOT run well dry. Mine likes to be well oiled, granted it is still relatively new and a very tight pistol. Once shot more and the tolerances grow that may change. My vote for a Full size Glock still remains my vote.