I carry both in the same holster. An all steel gun, it weighs 28.5 ounces unloaded, a full quarter pound more than the Glock. Bildir. Chambered in .45 ACP and following the same winning formula as previous Glocks, the model 36 could be the best compact single stack .45 on the market today. Until recently, the most common compact .45 caliber handgun was of a type known as the Officer’s model. Figure 1 shows the Glock 36 … Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Dec 13, 2009 #1. The tradeoff was an increased tendency of the shooter to experience muzzle flip, but that was the price to pay for pairing the .45 cartridge with a shorter barrel. I own a Glock 21 .45acp gen 04 but not a smaller 36. It has an overall width of 1.18 inches. This is a discussion on Glock 36 jam problems?Is it true? I cleaned and oiled it. The Colt’s Officer type pistol and Glock 36 are both scaled down variants derived from pistols meant for military service. Comparing Gen 3 … Being a .45 ACP she kicks like a mule, but does not fly out of my hands. Glock 36 Problem. I bought my first Glock, a used Generation-2 G19 in 1994. I took the Glock 36 to the Manchester Firing Line and tested it from 10 yards (30 feet) all the way to 20 yards (60 feet) in a mixture of left-hand, right-hand trials. propertag.cmd.push(function() { proper_display('nationalinterest_content_2'); } ); The Glock 36 is an excellent alternative to the G30, offering a slim-line, single stack, and lighter firearm. Four men, treated as if they were children because they did not come from a military or police background, did not grow up hunting or with shooting in their early years, set out to do things differently and in terms that all newbies (like us) could understand. That having been said, Glock’s more modern operating system and use of advanced materials give it a decisive lead over the older design. I recently wrote a article about how I feel and felt about Glock before I wrote this review, I wanted that off my chest.Now that it is out in the open, let’s dive right into brass tacks. View All. I would have liked a small mag extension option similar to other brands sub-compact models, but that just wouldn’t really be Glock. Adopted by the U.S. Armed Forces in time for World War I, it served on through World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, and the waning years of the Cold War. The slab-sided, all-steel pistol was large, heavy, and imposing, but it was also durable and could last for decades. As far as .45 auto guns which are intended for concealed carry purposes, you will not find better than the Glock 36 – guaranteed. Joined: Aug 31, 2010 Messages: 186 Location: washington state. Glock 36 jam problems?Is it true? Glock Model: 36 Calibers: .45 ACP. i do not question the 36 reliability as a weapon type itself. Hi, new to this site, found it because I was having similar problems with new Glock 36. Kyle Mizokami is a writer based in San Francisco who has appeared in The Diplomat, Foreign Policy, War is Boring and The Daily Beast. In 2009 he co-founded the defense and security blog Japan Security Watch. I did however see a Youtube clip made by the late Robert Boatman, author of the Living With series saying how his main or EDC carry gun was a Glock 36 .45acp loaded with Trition JHPs. 131 D.W. Highway Suite 862 GLOCK GEN 4 PROBLEMS. Continued to put more rounds through it and got great results. Discussion about this malfunction and resulting lawsuit at http://g36mf.blogspot.com/ I will always carry my Glock 30 but still would like a lighter and thinner option for certain days. One example of an Officer-type pistol produced today, the Springfield Armory Range Officer Compact, is 7.6 inches long with a 4-inch barrel. Where features and design are concerned, the pistol obviously takes its cue from the GLOCK series. It has an overall width of 1.18 inches. I didn’t want to like this weapon… I wanted it to be an dumb experiment where I tried it out just so I could say I tried it and be “well-Informed” and unbiased while still retaining my core values and beliefs on what a gun should be. Reacquiring target is pretty easy with that setup, I just wish it was tritium. 4:45. I am torn between the Glock 36 and the S&W Shield in 45acp . Nashua, NH 03060 A 1911 of similar size holds at least another round while being far more comfortable in the hand. I recently bought a used Glock 36 from a dealer. Dirty little bugger, which was good, I get to clean it. The pistol was clean and lubed. Discussion about this malfunction and resulting lawsuit at http://g36mf.blogspot.com/ Ask Monkey, I am a horrible shot, this is not right. Joined: Apr 3, 2004 Messages: 1,196 Location: Somewhere out there (Sigh) Together with the secure-grip design and minimal trigger-to-grip distance this makes handling the pistol very simple. Haut. Even a person who has no problems concealing a full-size 1911 or SIG 220 in winter garb will face a concealment problem when wearing lighter summer attire. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. Finding a Glock 36 holster is the easy part. ReloaderEd Member. This doesn’t make me a fan boy, I just respect Glock a lot more now than I used to. FourGuysGuns.com, started as an idea one night on a barstool. They just can not do anything about the guns mass and lightness so remember high and tight. I was impressed with how thin it was due to single stack magazine and all. Wears comfortably and draws easy from the IWB holster I got for it. I have always been told (slanderously) and believed Glock to be a highly inaccurate weapon, and with this sub-compact I was not expecting what happened next. //--> one45auto Member. Glock 36 problem Discussion in 'Handgun Discussion' started by YukonHunter, Dec 13, 2009. Choosing the best one, on the other hand, is difficult. Other than what I have read I don't really have any knowledge of this particular Glock model. I’ve seen a number of people in various places ask about conversion options shortly after purchasing the Glock 37. The Glock 36, however, jammed on me about every 10th round. The pistol appears to have had little use but I am having a problem with the slide locking back. The only reason I purchased the glock 17 Gen 5 is because I am left handed and finally have a glock with a slide hold/ release for the left hand. Never had a problem with mine. Glock 36 problem. Brand new in box. All Glocks use a polymer frame and grip to house the magazine and fire control group, reinforced in some locations with steel. Glock 36 is small and light, but make no mistake, there is steel on your hip. The almost inescapable fact is that a very small proportion of G36s have an identical misfeeding problem that Glock consistently fail to rectify although they claim the pistols meet factory specification. The Glock 36 is, like the Officer, a single stack .45 pistol. Tried some more, and you know what…I think I am starting to like this weapon. I got 4 out of 6 rounds in a 2” grouping at 25 meters. At only 1.10 inches wide and weighing 27 oz. The GLOCK 36 presents grip ergonomics of the next dimension. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. Another feature that the Glock lacks over the 1911 is the use of polymers to reduce weight. Warning WARNING × WARNING This … Colt’s Manufacturing subsequently developed and released a smaller and lighter version, the Colt Commander, but it failed to gain traction to replace the original 1911A1. Four friends, fed up with all the runaround from trying to obtain information, reviews or firearm knowledge from the local gun shops lead to our creation. Joined: Nov 30, 2009 Location: Yukon. ..en tous les cas le Glock 30 est une excellente arme , pas fait pour les petites mains , ludique et précis . Anyone have an armorer in the OKC area to recommend? The Glock 36 still uses a steel slide, barrel, guide part, and other parts to deal with the stress of and recoil of the firearm cartridges. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. My 36 is having extractor problems. The G36 is a single stack pistol, chambered in .45 ACP and first introduced in 2000. I had a few minutes of time today to take a couple shots. Glock 36 problems. I want a reliable light weight thin pistol in .45acp . I own a glock 22 gen 4 and a glock 43 love both pistols, but wish they had the slide hold / release for lefties. one45auto Member. Moreover, the use of polymers when possible allows the Glock to achieve a four-ounce reduction in weight. This fit the bill nicely so we bought a used Glock 36. Glock 36 problem. The slab-sided, all-steel pistol was large, heavy, and imposing, but it was also durable and could last for decades. Good luck with that gun the Glock 36 is one of the most reliable guns if not the most reliable 45 acp . The Glock 36 does exactly what it and the other models in Glock’s extensive handgun line are supposed to do – it fills a niche for gun owners, and it fills it well. Dec 14, 2009 #2. The Glock 43, also known as the G43, is the latest innovation from Glock. The dealer replaced the slide latch but the problem persists. Hence, the GLOCK 36 frame has a width of 28 millimeters and the GLOCK 30 S is significantly wider at 32.5 millimeters. Color me a little impressed already. Discussion in 'Gunsmithing and Repairs' started by ReloaderEd, Nov 2, 2010. Shooting ak-47s and fully automatic glocks at a Qatari Wedding. The Glock 36 still uses a steel slide, barrel, guide part, and other parts to deal with the stress of and recoil of the firearm cartridges. The G36 won’t be perfect for everyone, however. Now that it is out in the open, let’s dive right into brass tacks. As the grip and frame profile is now a little slimmer, Glock had to reshape the slide’s internal design. To the people shouting, "My 36 never jams". I take it home and am crossing my … Joined Feb 4, 2013 Messages 17 Reactions 0 Points 0. 230 FMJ and 230 HP. Also tried different holds. Boatman, www.boatmanbooks.com put out a series of videos discussing the Glocks & CCW related issues. It is, of course, entirely possible that there is another group of G36 that have had this problem the Glock have succeeded in rectifying. As most other handguns from the Austrian manufacturer (except for the Glock 25 and 28, with a blowback system), the GLOCK 36 is also a striker-fired polymer pistol … It did perform slightly better with high power ammo but when my other Glocks and 45s never jam... Well, if the problems only happen with the 36 and nothing else, then it's the 36's fault and nothing else. The operating system is simple and reliable, with a cost that is and was very reasonable. GLOCK 36 Six rounds of 45 Auto in a package that fits into the hands of any user. Glock pistols eschew the traditional hammer and firing pin system especially common to older pistols for a striker-fired system in which a striker contacts the firing pin. Ok. #7 Cobra4246, Oct 7, 2010. grayman Loaded Pockets. And the G36 has the characteristic GLOCK trigger pull that’s frequently described as mushy. I have a Glock 36 and I have had no problems with it. Rob72 Sharpshooter. Glock 37 Conversion. YukonHunter Marksman. 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