Why are Glocks so reliable? - Page 3

**4V50 Gary** · April 23, 2024, 10:26 AM

PzGren - that's amazing.

Glocks are simple firearms and sometimes the simpler the better. Glock's timing was good too. HK had polymer framed handguns in the '70s before Glock. It didn't catch on. The design of the Glock is very much like the older 25 ACP pistols in that they were striker fired. Not that striker fire is anything new. Rifles of the late 19th Century used it as did the P-08 Parabellum.

Ricklin · April 23, 2024, 11:13 AM

Prior to moving to sales a good many years ago, I did a lot of engineering. I came to realize there is a LOT more recompense in the sales game. However my passion is engineering.
There is not one reason the Glock products are reliable, there are several. In my opinion I would rate the reasons for their reliability thus.
1. Simplicity. Fewer parts means fewer part failures.
2. Design. Reliable, because of the simplicity.
3. Materials. Appropriate for purpose and of high quality.
I contend that if the above three items happen, the rest takes care of itself. I am a fan of Glock, others come and go from my accumulation, my Gen3 19 was purchased when Gen 3 was new.

The Verminator · April 26, 2024, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Kengs

Don't overlook the design and quality of the Glock's magazines.

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This is a huge part of the great reliability.

I'm surprised it wasn't the first reply.

April 23, 2024, 10:26 AM	#51
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,855	PzGren - that's amazing. Glocks are simple firearms and sometimes the simpler the better. Glock's timing was good too. HK had polymer framed handguns in the '70s before Glock. It didn't catch on. The design of the Glock is very much like the older 25 ACP pistols in that they were striker fired. Not that striker fire is anything new. Rifles of the late 19th Century used it as did the P-08 Parabellum. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

April 23, 2024, 11:13 AM	#52
Ricklin Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: SW Washington state Posts: 2,018	Prior to sales Prior to moving to sales a good many years ago, I did a lot of engineering. I came to realize there is a LOT more recompense in the sales game. However my passion is engineering. There is not one reason the Glock products are reliable, there are several. In my opinion I would rate the reasons for their reliability thus. 1. Simplicity. Fewer parts means fewer part failures. 2. Design. Reliable, because of the simplicity. 3. Materials. Appropriate for purpose and of high quality. I contend that if the above three items happen, the rest takes care of itself. I am a fan of Glock, others come and go from my accumulation, my Gen3 19 was purchased when Gen 3 was new. __________________ ricklin Freedom is not free