GLOCK 19 MALFUNCTIONS at TRAVIS HALEY COURSE (Why?)

Published on December 13, 2012
Duration: 2:53

Colion Noir details malfunctions experienced by his Glock 19 RTF2 after 3,000 rounds without cleaning, specifically during a Travis Haley Adaptive Handgun 1 course. The pistol suffered stovepipes and double feeds, prompting further testing to determine if these were isolated incidents or indicative of a trend in the neglected firearm.

Quick Summary

Colion Noir's Glock 19 RTF2 experienced stovepipe and double feed malfunctions during a Travis Haley training course after 3,000 rounds without cleaning. This highlights how lack of maintenance can impact reliability under demanding conditions, prompting further testing.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Glock 19 Torture Test Setup
  2. 00:25Malfunctions at Travis Haley Course
  3. 01:53Conclusion and Future Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Colion Noir's Glock 19 malfunction during the Travis Haley course?

Colion Noir's Glock 19 RTF2 malfunctioned with stovepipes and double feeds after approximately 3,000 rounds without cleaning or lubrication. The demanding conditions of the Travis Haley Adaptive Handgun 1 course likely exacerbated issues caused by the lack of maintenance.

What types of malfunctions did the Glock 19 experience?

During the Travis Haley course, the Glock 19 experienced multiple malfunctions, specifically stovepipes (where a spent casing fails to eject properly) and double feeds (where a new round attempts to chamber before the previous one is cleared).

What is Colion Noir's philosophy on firearm testing?

Colion Noir believes that firearms, like relationships, reveal their flaws over time and with extensive use. He intentionally withheld cleaning and lubrication from his Glock 19 to test its reliability under adverse conditions and identify its breaking point.

Will Colion Noir continue testing the Glock 19?

Yes, Colion Noir plans to continue testing the Glock 19 in its current dirty state. He intends to run several hundred more rounds through it to determine if the observed malfunctions were isolated incidents or if they can be consistently replicated.

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