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Hey folks,
It is somewhat embarrassing to have to admit my lack of knowledge of the many Glock pistols. I am fairly familiar with the .45 ACP cartridge and some of the many pistols chambered for it, however, I also have to admit that I have never heard of the .45 GAP cartridge.
From what I have read on this thread so far, it would seem there is a .45 GAP cartridge in addition to the old traditional .45 ACP cartridge, and there is no reason for anyone to assume they are interchangeable. Most pistols today are usually clearly marked with the cartridge it shoots on the chamber part of the barrel where it can be easily seen through the eject port. I would assume that a .45 GAP Glock pistol would also be clearly marked as to what cartridge it was designed to shoot.
This is pretty basic shooting information, and if the original poster is not aware of this basic information, I would think such a person should go back to square one and start with a basic shooting class targeted toward all firearms including rifle, shotgun, and pistol. This sort of thing is addressed at the Boy Scout level of firearms training and initial hunting courses in most states.
It is not my intention to be unkind by humiliating the original poster, but he and his dad really need to step back to learn the basics before going out to the shooting range. I know cartridge names can sometimes be confusing, but you really need to learn what is necessary to clear up the confusion before shooting something that is "confusing" to you.
One example of confusing is the 9MM cartridge. When you say 9MM, do you mean 9MM Luger, 9MM Parabellum, 9MM Corto, or 9MM Makarov? The 9MM Luger and Parabellum are the same cartridge and are indeed interchangeable. However, the 9MM Makarov is a different cartridge and can not be interchanged with the 9MM Luger/Parabellum.
Some firearms may not be clearly marked as to what cartridge they were intended to shoot. If that is the case, then a knowledgeable shooter would do whatever is necessary to positively identify the firearm and what ammunition is intended to be used in it.
It sounds to me like the original poster and his dad were lucky the Glock did not go to pieces.
Best wishes,
Dave Wile
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