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Shaman
05-08-2004, 17:20
Just had to try one. Had a little pause in the store when I noticed that I had to eject the magazine to drop the slide on an empty chamber/magazine. This isn't a defect IMO, I've seen other weapons with this feature but I'm not used to that on a Glock. I bought and went straight to the range with a box of Speer TMJ and some Gold Dots. I put about 75 rounds through it without incident. Shoots to point of aim, groups nicely and recoil is mild (IMO). The G30 shoots a little softer but I feel that rise and overall recovery time are about the same for me. I did notice that on at least one magazine the slide didn't lock back on the slide stop but was locked on the magazine instead. This is minor but a flaw just the same. It's something I'll have to look into. I can't imagain why anyone who like the G17 wouldn't take to the 37 right away. The ergs are very similar and the difference in recoil between the 9 and the GAP is so small that (again IMO) only someone who is very recoil sensitive would have an issue. This piece fits in a definite nitch where I'm concerned. I now have a ten round .45 caliber Glock that fits me like the G21, and G30 (long since traded) never did. I don't know if there's a long term future for this round, only time will tell, but I give it a thumbs up. ~2

therealmarauder
05-08-2004, 17:53
those problems you encountered are wierd. the 1st one is not a problem all you have to do is push the slidelock down to drop the slide and all glocks that work properly do this. the second one is something wrong with that particular gun or something you were doing. i love mine. :)