Moderator Art Posted April 12, 2011 Moderator Report Posted April 12, 2011 I have never thought of the Glock as the ideal carry weapon, all just my opinion. I was around in '87 when DC switched to Glocks. There were so many ADs that we called it the Glock AD. Guys getting shot in the foot, their LTs getting shot in the foot (don't know if THAT was an AD). The lightness and "play" or "take up" in the trigger before engaging the sear is not one of my favorite things, and keeping your finger outside the trigger guard may help with ADs, but when I want to shoot, I want to shoot. Nobody ever kept their finger off the trigger of a wheel gun when drawn. I would never be leading any kind of action where the guys behind me had Glocks. Adrenalin and the Glock don't go well together. I have never made a holster for a Glock of any kind, and don't see any reason to start, well maybe if they put a thumb safety on it, with that it would be a great gun. Art I wouldn't think a bullet just going through a pair of britches would tear that big of a hole. If it did what isn't the seat tore all to pieces ? Plus i had agree with Art on the noise. They would of had trouble hearing anything for a few minutes. I have been in a car when a rife was was shot across the roof of the car and i couldn't hear till the next day. Something is FISHY here !! Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Contributing Member rdb Posted April 12, 2011 Contributing Member Report Posted April 12, 2011 It's pretty much agreed all over the internet, that this guy was irresponsible. This story has been in every gun forum since it came out. First, the Galco Holster he had worn for over a year on a daily basis, is a good one, but was never meant to be worn like that. It's an occassional light duty holster. It was never made to be a daily heavy use, service type holster. At some point in time, he had to recognize that the leather had become soft, and the holster was not serviceable, but he continued to use it. I carry a Glock22c everyday. It is a good weapon, with several built in safeties. It is no more prone to discharge than any other semi with or without a thumb safety. Try dropping a revolver, and then a Glock, I know which one will get you tap dancing. If you have a weak holster, and you are one handed holstering your weapon, you're asking for an accident on two counts. Quote Web page Facebook
Members Shorts Posted April 12, 2011 Members Report Posted April 12, 2011 Lack of maintaining properly functioning SD equipment is no excuse. That ain't no AD either. That's a ND. The darker areas are contact, the regular brown leather was where there was no contact. This holster was on its way out for a while but this guy neglected to replace it. He even admits it.... I can’t say I didn’t know the crease had been formed in the holster. I trained myself to be sure that when holstering, to make sure the gun was fully in the holster, with the trigger protected. On this day, did I forget to do that when I holstered up? Did the leather finally get so soft that a combination of body movements and interference by the cushy leather seat move the Glock enough to create a situation where the trigger was engaged by the holster? Anyway, I think he screwed up and he knows it. Which may explain why he's not making (at this pint) any attempt at Galco. Quote
Members Reaper Posted April 12, 2011 Members Report Posted April 12, 2011 I can see the leather doing that if you take into consideration the amount of gun oil, burnt powder, sweat that shows on the holster. All those things and him stuffing it into the rig without looking over a period of time would lend to it warping as it did. I bet his nick name will be Barny Fife after that.... One bullet and not allowed to load it in his weapon... Quote No sir, he fell into that bullet
RMB Custom Leather Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Posted April 13, 2011 You all have good points on this one but I wonder like one member posted about the ripple effect of lawsuits. I think he would have a hard time considering the worn holster he decided to still use but still concerning when you think about fighting off a BS suit. Quote Thank you, Rob Bennett Email: rob@rmbcl.com Authorized Distributor BLUEGUNS Multi Molds Maker Supplies Home of the "Taco Press" kydex/Leather former FREE SHIPPING! FACEBOOK
Members NC Holster Maker Posted April 13, 2011 Members Report Posted April 13, 2011 That looks like an accident wanting to happen. The creases in the leather at the trigger guard look fishy to me and the fact that it was supposedly documented just after it happened. If an AD ever happened to me (God forebid) my 1st thought would not be taking pictures of it. I think this was staged for an article. I think the author had writers block and got a Glock. Quote
Members Randy Cornelius Posted April 13, 2011 Members Report Posted April 13, 2011 In the first place, . . . he had a Glock, . . . one of the singularly most dangerous firearms ever developed. That is a very bold statement, can you explain? Considering that 80% of all law enforcement officers in the US carry a Glock and the rest are split up between the other manufacturer. You must be aware of something the rest of us are not? Just asking. I have been a firearms Instructor for over 20 of my 29 years in LE and never had anyone in my department every have a AD like that one with our glocks. As a trainer I feel the Glock is one of the best weapons systems out there. It is apparent the trigger was pulled. How safe can a gun be that will not discharge until the trigger is pulled? Randy Quote Randy Cornelius Cornelius Saddlery LaCygne, Kansas Randy & Riley Cornelius Ride Hard, Shoot Fast and Always Tell the Truth...
Moderator Art Posted April 13, 2011 Moderator Report Posted April 13, 2011 Hi Randy, where did you get that 80% figure? For various reasons, I would prefer a safety, and yes I am aware that the wheel guns never had one, but they had a significant trigger pull. I assume you were around in 87-88-89 when the transition from the rev to the auto happened, and there were a lot of ADs. Not many of this type though, if any. As with anything, it is usually a training issue, thorough and sufficient training can make the use of anything "safe" or safer at least. Art Art In the first place, . . . he had a Glock, . . . one of the singularly most dangerous firearms ever developed. That is a very bold statement, can you explain? Considering that 80% of all law enforcement officers in the US carry a Glock and the rest are split up between the other manufacturer. You must be aware of something the rest of us are not? Just asking. I have been a firearms Instructor for over 20 of my 29 years in LE and never had anyone in my department every have a AD like that one with our glocks. As a trainer I feel the Glock is one of the best weapons systems out there. It is apparent the trigger was pulled. How safe can a gun be that will not discharge until the trigger is pulled? Randy Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members Rayban Posted April 13, 2011 Members Report Posted April 13, 2011 I didn't buy this story when it first surfaced on a couple gun forums I frequent, and I still don't...as someone else said on one of those forums, it's a set-up by a Kydex holster salesman. Quote Raybanwww.rgleather.net
Members troop Posted April 13, 2011 Members Report Posted April 13, 2011 I didn't buy this story when it first surfaced on a couple gun forums I frequent, and I still don't...as someone else said on one of those forums, it's a set-up by a Kydex holster salesman. YUCK Kydex.... i understand that kydex is the official material of al qaida... Quote The hand that feeds you also puts the chains around your neck.
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