View Full Version : Would you buy a G36 again?
This club is mighty slow! Just wondering if you would buy the G36 all over again?
I bought mine in June, and the honeymoon isn't over yet. :hearts:
Kahunab14
08-07-2007, 12:22
I would. First Glock and I love it. Although I do love my Sig just as much but for different reasons.
aslondon
08-07-2007, 13:06
without a doubt.
Al
No question about it. After 20 months I can't find fault with my G36. Thin and light, it carries and conceals well. It's powerful-Seven rounds of 230gr hollow points pack a sufficient punch for self defense, 13 rounds with an extra magazine. And it's accurate as any of my other Glocks out to 25 yards.
yes. If anything were to happen to any of my GLOCKs, they'd be replaced ASAP.
ipscshooter
08-07-2007, 16:59
Yep...had mine since 2000 and would buy again, except mine won't break. :supergrin: :thumbsup:
The jury is still out on that one for me. As much as I loved the gun, so far I am severly disapointed in thier customer service. My dealings with them after my KB gives me the impression that they just don't really care about a single customer since they have so many plus entire police departments. I am really hoping that my first impressions were wrong, as I love the way the G36 handled and carried, because if things keep going the way they are, I would have a hard time ever doing business with a company that thinks so little of thier customers.
Hope this made sense, I know it is kind of a rambling answere. Heres the shorter version:
Based on the gun itself, yes I would buy another. Based on the company itself, maybe not........
ipscshooter
08-08-2007, 11:02
Originally posted by WRQSUX
The jury is still out on that one for me. As much as I
Based on the gun itself, yes I would buy another. Based on the company itself, maybe not........
I read your Kaboom experience on another thread. I understand your frustration.
You are unfortunately caught between 2 bureaucracies. I'm not an expert, but I would guess Winchester is on the hook for this. Of course the lawyers are probably involved which is dragging things out, since no one wants to admit responsibility.
If you believe Winchester is at fault, it would seem unfair to hold Glocks feet to the fire. After all why should they give you a new gun if it was the ammo's fault? Shame on them for giving you two stories, one the guns back and then it's not. I would call and ask the question again, if the answer is unsatisfactory, I would ask to speak to a supervisor.
Winchester contacted you, didn't they give you a contact? I would be hounding them so that they cut a check to Glock or you for a new gun.
I am NOT saying this because I have a 36 or it's Glock. My comments would apply to any manufacturer.
It sucks to be caught in the middle, but you know the old saying about the "squeaky wheel". I'd be real squeaky until I got some satisfactory answers and time frames for resolution of this.
Originally posted by ipscshooter
I read your Kaboom experience on another thread. I understand your frustration.
You are unfortunately caught between 2 bureaucracies. I'm not an expert, but I would guess Winchester is on the hook for this. Of course the lawyers are probably involved which is dragging things out, since no one wants to admit responsibility.
If you believe Winchester is at fault, it would seem unfair to hold Glocks feet to the fire. After all why should they give you a new gun if it was the ammo's fault? Shame on them for giving you two stories, one the guns back and then it's not. I would call and ask the question again, if the answer is unsatisfactory, I would ask to speak to a supervisor.
Winchester contacted you, didn't they give you a contact? I would be hounding them so that they cut a check to Glock or you for a new gun.
I am NOT saying this because I have a 36 or it's Glock. My comments would apply to any manufacturer.
It sucks to be caught in the middle, but you know the old saying about the "squeaky wheel". I'd be real squeaky until I got some satisfactory answers and time frames for resolution of this.
There are no lawyers involved yet from my end. For me to bring in a lawyer, it is a last resort, I don't like them. As for it being the ammo, I can't say for sure. I have called winchester, repeatedly and keep getting the "still analyzing story". I have to say that I am not happy with either company right now, but at least winchester hasn't told me conflicting things, yet. The jury is still out on Glock for me due to the instant attemp at blame on winchester and the conflicting responses. If they make everthing right, without having to bring in lawyers, then I might consider them off the hook, but I will have to wait and see.
AND trust me, I am SQUEAKING real loud......
the perfesser
08-08-2007, 20:07
I am very pleased with my G36 purchased used two months ago. My first Glock, though not my first striker-fired polymer pistol.
My satisfaction would be unqualified if I had not learned of WRQSUK's troubling experiences. I hope this matter turns out well for him!
buster55
08-08-2007, 20:58
I bought a od G-36 and sold it because of the color,never could warm up to it,a couple of weeks ago I bought a new G-36 made in June 2007
I have ran around 700 rounds of cci,remington and wwb without a hiccup,one of my favorite Glocks all the way around.
denfoote
08-08-2007, 21:09
Originally posted by WRQSUX
There are no lawyers involved yet from my end. For me to bring in a lawyer, it is a last resort, I don't like them. As for it being the ammo, I can't say for sure. I have called winchester, repeatedly and keep getting the "still analyzing story". I have to say that I am not happy with either company right now, but at least winchester hasn't told me conflicting things, yet. The jury is still out on Glock for me due to the instant attemp at blame on winchester and the conflicting responses. If they make everthing right, without having to bring in lawyers, then I might consider them off the hook, but I will have to wait and see.
AND trust me, I am SQUEAKING real loud......
All I can say is root cause failure anaylsis takes a long time!!!
The folks in Minnesota are going to be at it for at least a year, maybe longer.
We just had a horrific chopper accident a couple of weeks ago that killed four people.
The NTSB has already stated that it's anaylsis is going to take at least a year!!
In your case, both sides have engineering teams going over the remains. Both are scared to death that you are going to involve their legal departments. Because of this, they are leaving no stone uncovered and are dotting the "I's" and crossing the "T's" on the report.
Point is, you have to give this some time to work itself out!!
ipscshooter
08-09-2007, 17:34
Originally posted by WRQSUX
There are no lawyers involved yet from my end.
I have called winchester, repeatedly and keep getting the "still analyzing story". I have to say that I am not happy with either company right now, but at least winchester hasn't told me conflicting things, yet. The jury is still out on Glock for me due to the instant attemp at blame on winchester and the conflicting responses.
My lawyer reference was that Winchester and Glock have their legal departments involved, as Denfoote alluded to,as well as their engineering departments. I have been involved in similar product failure issues, from the engineering side, and they can be ugly internally with all the finger pointing. I'm sure Winchester has people full time on your Kaboom as well as others.
Failure analysis does take time, a year for this sounds excessive, but from what I have been hearing, anecdotally, Winchester has more than one Kaboom in it's queue. The "still analyzing story" could be a version of "the check is in the mail" or "your in the queue", which they don;t want to admit.
I appreciate your position on lawyers and since you were not injured and don't seem the type to claim "whiplash" a lawyer would be, in my mind, pretty foolish for a $550 gun. A bottom feeder would eat that up in an hour or two.
Glock clearly goofed, but one low level imbecile shouldn't sour you on the company. I can't get a straight answer out of my doctors office help, but I have a good Doc, so I put up with it. I have 8-9 Glocks, I keep forgetting, and all are fine weapons. They typically have a stellar record for customer service.
I'm convinced it's bad ammo and I'm sure Winchester doesn't want to admit that. Big money for a recall. The Glock 36 has been around for many years and the few Kabooms, I heard reported, were due to ammo. That can be said of any model Glock. Gun related Kabooms are extremely rare. Think about it.....why would the gun cause the case to blow up? Doesn't make sense to me.
Good luck.
Omoplata
08-09-2007, 20:34
Originally posted by ipscshooter
I read your Kaboom experience on another thread. I understand your frustration.
You are unfortunately caught between 2 bureaucracies. I'm not an expert, but I would guess Winchester is on the hook for this. Of course the lawyers are probably involved which is dragging things out, since no one wants to admit responsibility.
If you believe Winchester is at fault, it would seem unfair to hold Glocks feet to the fire. After all why should they give you a new gun if it was the ammo's fault? Shame on them for giving you two stories, one the guns back and then it's not. I would call and ask the question again, if the answer is unsatisfactory, I would ask to speak to a supervisor.
Winchester contacted you, didn't they give you a contact? I would be hounding them so that they cut a check to Glock or you for a new gun.
I am NOT saying this because I have a 36 or it's Glock. My comments would apply to any manufacturer.
It sucks to be caught in the middle, but you know the old saying about the "squeaky wheel". I'd be real squeaky until I got some satisfactory answers and time frames for resolution of this.
Wonder why you have not received a phone call from Glock and/or Winchester asking you if you would accept a check for say $700 (and sign a full release) so you can get a new gun, and they in turn will let you know the results of their investigation(s) when completed.
krankher
08-10-2007, 16:41
No doubt. I have one that has a recall on the frame so I am waiting for a call from Glock to let me know that the frame has arrived. After I get it back I hope I still feel the same.
Now that I've owned one for 10 months, I would NOT let the sun go down on a day that I didn't own a Glock-36. Mine ever gets lost or stolen or goes Blooey, My very next act would be to go and buy another one. I would not come home until that mission was accomplished.
Spydermonkey
08-18-2007, 16:19
My only regret is that I didn't get it in OD, I have too many black guns already. I wasn't really thinking about the color of it when I picked it up about 2yrs ago. Otherwise - :hearts:
Glockanatorrrrr
08-19-2007, 12:32
I want to get another. The OD green. Without a doubt, I would buy it again! I love this gun.
DARKSHADOW
08-20-2007, 20:51
Yes.
pete1953
08-26-2007, 12:22
Yes!
Meeteetse
08-29-2007, 19:45
Yes. . . .of course. . . absolutely.
By the way, what is the serial # range for the frame recall mentioned in one of the posts? I think I looked it up at the time but I have misplaced the information. . . .thanks.
In a heart beat. I have 4 other Glocks and I carry and use my 36 more than all the others combined. The thin grip makes it very easy to conceal.
Another update:
Just talked to Glock (again), and found out that somewhere between glock and winchester they lost the burst casing that was sent in with the gun, so Glock and winchester decided to split the cost of rebuilding my gun. Big time COOL. Unfortunatly it is still going to take another 2 - 4 weeks to ship it back out to me. That will make it around 3 months since I sent it in. Cant say I am happy with the turn around time on this, but since they are making it right I am a happy customer once again. So yea, I think I would buy another one.
If this post looks familiar, its cause I posted the same thing in my Ka Boom thread, sorry, I guess I am just excited...........
krankher
08-31-2007, 05:31
I had the frame recall on an E series. I think it was on the E series only and not all of those, but I can't remember for sure. Search here on Glocktalk and someone has compiled a list of all recalls and the serial numbers or call Glock and they will tell you about any for your gun.
Lobotomy Boy
08-31-2007, 20:43
Hopefully I'll never have to buy another 36 because mine will last a lifetime. It's my favorite carry gun. Though the idea of an OD version is pretty appealing. I intend to buy a 30 at some point so I'll have a complete set of .45 ACP caliber Glocks. Maybe I'll get that in OD.
Originally posted by Lobotomy Boy
...I intend to buy a 30 at some point so I'll have a complete set of .45 ACP caliber Glocks...:thumbsup:
Kentucky_Guy
09-02-2007, 19:26
I am definitely in the minority here, but i would NOT own another G-36
bought one NIB a couple years ago and owned it for about a year...out of the dozens of glocks i have owned the G-36 is the ONLY one i have EVER had a problem with...
Jams, FTF, FT eject and magazines that would stick were just a few of the problems i had with this gun..Even sent it to Glock to have it checked out and still had problems with it..(they replaced the ejector and polished the feed ramp)...
I may have just got a "lemon" because a lot of people seem happy with the G36.
the glock 36 is a very unique carry gun, lt wt, low recoil, accurate,i am on my second g36 and like it so much i would get a third, if the price was right...you eather like them or you dont......thousands of rounds no ftf or jams at all..mine were made after jan 06, i have shot all brands of ammo 45cal through them..
YES, Wolf 21 pound spring and stainless guide rod. Sweet, cut that sharp recoil right down.
celticstar97
09-19-2007, 21:24
not only would I , I just did last weekend at the gunshow, Yes I enjoy them that much
Meeteetse
09-20-2007, 17:05
Originally posted by kat1950
YES, Wolf 21 pound spring and stainless guide rod. Sweet, cut that sharp recoil right down.
Have the changes affected functioning? The G36 seems a little picky to make large changes. What is the normal recoil spring weight? I'm curious how much you changed it and where you got the idea to make the changes. . . . thanks. . . Dave
ConqSoft
09-20-2007, 17:12
The G36 was my first Glock also. No regrets.
Mine was serial # G made in Nov 06, called Glock when I bought, gave serial #, they said it might be one on recall, sent it in, got it back in 3 days. Glock said it was ok. Have fired around 1,000. rounds, no problems.I would definetly buy another, great gun.
I was talking to Glock Rep I met at Shot Show, told me some of the 36 with factory night sights had a problem with the front sight post on inside of frame was rubbing on barrel,causing ftf,fte, as they were getting them in they were filing area down, fixing the problem.Sight manufactuer has compensated for this problem in all the H serial numbers. Just passing it on.
slabmaster
09-20-2007, 18:02
i just bought my first glock today. it is a G36 nib. i wanted an extended slide release . my dealer had one and threw it in for free installed.i live in mo. and bought gun in ar so i have to go to my ffl guy in mo. on saturday to pick it up.:banana:
ipscshooter
09-21-2007, 12:38
Originally posted by slabmaster
i wanted an extended slide release . my dealer had one and threw it in for free installed.i live in mo. and bought gun in ar so i have to go to my ffl guy in mo. on saturday to pick it up.:banana:
Extended releases have caused problems in some 36's. They are aftermarket parts as far as I know. When you pick up your gun make sure to get the stock release, so if problems occur you can replace with original.
slabmaster
09-21-2007, 18:46
is causeing problems with my G36 . gun will shoot once and slide locks open. hit release fire again and slide locks open. hit release gun will fire normaly thru the next four rounds. i repeated this thru 6 magazines of ammo. tomorrow i am going back to my dealer who has a gunsmith on the premisis that is supposed to be a Glock armorer. i bought a glock because i wanted a reliable wepon. this is my first one and so far i am not impressed. intended purpose was concealed carry but it will be a while before i trust it with my life.:sad:
ConqSoft
09-21-2007, 18:54
Mine is all stock and has been completely flawless.
acmarauder
09-21-2007, 19:46
I will buy them any time I find a good deal. Bought mine for $425 in excellent condition, and if I come across another for that price you bet I will scoop it up. I love Glock with a passion, the 36 IMHO is a real great gun with all the features that people look for in common carry guns; compact, reliable, simple, and sufficient round capacity with plenty of stopping power.
I am dead accurate with my G36, and I am 100% confident in my ability to use it accurately in a high-stress situation that may mean the difference in going home or not. Bottom line, I trust my life on my G36 and I can not say that about many guns out there.
ipscshooter
09-22-2007, 07:42
Originally posted by slabmaster
is causeing problems with my G36 . gun will shoot once and slide locks open. hit release fire again and slide locks open.
i bought a glock because i wanted a reliable wepon. this is my first one and so far i am not impressed. intended purpose was concealed carry but it will be a while before i trust it with my life.:sad:
Guess you saw my post above a little late. :sad:
This is a common problem with the aftermarket release. Glock does not make an extended release for the gun. If they did, it would work.
Put the stock release back in and you will be fine. An extended release is a waste of money, unless you are using the gun for competition. Even then it is questionable as to it's effectiveness. If you train yourself to pull the slide back, as opposed to using the release it is fast and certainly more reliable. Excessive use of the release can lead to wear, requiring replacement.
The slide locking back IS NOT the fault of Glock. It is the cheesy aftermarket release that is causing the problem.
The stock release will return your confidence in Glock. My 36 is my primary carry gun. It is stock except for Decal Grips and Pearce +0 mag pad, and it has been 100% reliable since I bought it in 2000.
slabmaster
09-24-2007, 17:09
installed stock slide stop . gun now functions perfectly. it also suprised me at how well the gun shoots. i can shoot a 2.5 inch group at 15 yds. and i have only shot 75 rds thru it. purchsed my 2nd glock today it a model 34 .
ipscshooter
09-24-2007, 17:52
Good deal..Glad all is OK.
BTW, You will be very happy with the 34. I think I like shooting my 34 the best out all my Glocks.
mustang26
09-25-2007, 17:46
I've had my G-36 for about 3 years now. No problems at all. It shoots everything I feed it. I feel very confident carrying it.
krankher
09-26-2007, 19:54
Got the call from Glock that my new frame had arrived to replace my E series frame that was recalled. Sent the pistol in with a note asking what the cost of an adjustable rear site would be. One week later gun arrived back at my house with all new springs, to include 2 magazines, and adjustable sights all free of charge! Threw in a new style case with it , also. Put a hundred rounds thru it the day after and it was perfect. Long-winded way of saying I would definitely buy another.
Direwolf59
12-20-2007, 17:18
Yep, in a heartbeat.
flagaman
12-21-2007, 10:07
I have hesitated to reply yet. You see, it's been two months plus and I have not yet put the first round downrange. Talk about procrastination! It's my intent to remedy that problem over the Christmas holidays, just have to wait and see.
Thanks,
howard
Yes without question the 36 is a great conceal weapon in every since of the word.
Ah,----------Yeah!!!! Love my G36!
My 30 is a little big for me(heavy for off duty carry, but i do love it)and I tried "2" Colt defenders. I like the looks and feel of the Defender, but Colt defenders just don't like me. Both of them had serious issues. FTF's, FTE's etc. I really like my older G36 "D" series and I am thinking about getting another.
perrytrails
01-02-2008, 00:26
Yes, would buy again...........
Yes.
The only way I would regret buying one, is if there was a compact (G19) .45ACP on the market. There wasn't then and there isn't now.
Very happy with my G36.
Most Definitely "Yes"!!! :perfect10:
Oh, heck yeah.
It was my first, and so far only, Glock.
It has made me want more of them!
It's only the complete lack of justifiable need that has prevented me from getting another one ... or two ...
wheelgunner100
01-17-2008, 10:35
Not only would I, I just did. Now I can carry two at a time.
I just came back from the range with my new G36 and all I can say is this is now my favorite glock, I have never shot better, I may even sell my G30 now:crying:
No, that's why I sold it within a month of buying it.
blue_arcade
01-30-2008, 10:15
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TommyJ - Why do you characterize this Club as Slow? We're not slow. We're just laid back and content with our G36's. Since everything positive that can be said about the G36 has been posted and we have nothing to complain about, we just happily go about our daily lives carrying and firing the thinner winner.
SAWBONES
02-04-2008, 21:02
I have two of them already, shot thousands of rounds over five years with never a problem with either gun.
If I needed another, I'd certainly buy another.
BTW, Pearce regular baseplates for "in the gun" mags and Pearce "+1" baseplates for carried spare mags with Wolff "extra power" mag springs, plus Wolff recoil springs and Wolff two-piece recoil guide rod setups, are good aftermarket options for these guns, IME. I have had NO malfunctions of any kind using these modifications unless I've left a mag fully loaded for more than a year, in which case I may get failures to feed with that mag. Annual mag spring changes are my rule, and I rotate mags (I have 15 of them) as well.
racingc5
02-06-2008, 18:52
The 36 is my 1st and only Glock to date I dig this lil gun and yes i would buy another in a heart beat.
Got mine a few weeks back and this little number has not left my side. By far the most comfortable CCW i have owned in my 7 years of carrying. So far 500 rds and no problems, dont expect any either.
Yes yes yes!!!
For it's size & weight I find it outstanding. Maybe later this year my 36 will get a new friend... another 36.
I have 5 Glocks. Models 26, 27, 23, 17 and 36. I carry the 36 more than the rest put together. It is so slim I can hide it in an inside pant holster and a
T-shirt. They say you shouldn't have favorites but I do.
camaro_dave
02-14-2008, 23:19
reading every reply makes me want a g36 now... bought a g30 a week ago and love it. maybe i'll consider the 36 instead of the 27 or 33 I was going to buy next
Dave
I had a mod. 30 and loved shooting it. But after many years of carrying a sidearm my back didn't like that much weight. I sold the 30 and bought a 36 and have never regreted it. My best friend is younger and loves shooting and carrying the 30. Must be an age thing.
camaro_dave
02-15-2008, 11:03
yeah i'm a youngster...22 yrs old. the 30 feels heavier then my 32. still carry my 32 a lot more. didn't really buy the 30 to carry a lot. I think if I bought the 36 i'd carry it and my 32 :)
graveman
02-15-2008, 17:17
If and when I find another GREEN one I'd snatch it up so I can have two :)
If I could find one for a reasonable price in California, I'd buy it.
I plan to buy a 2nd G36.
Do I NEED another? Not really.
Do I WANT another G36? Yes.
LUNG-G19
03-05-2008, 17:33
:2gun: Absolutely
blue_arcade
03-18-2008, 15:02
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