My Gen 4 Glock Fails Torture Test (2012)

Published on June 15, 2012
Duration: 10:01

This Gen 4 Glock 17 torture test reveals its limitations when exposed to water, despite modifications like maritime spring cups. While it performed well in a dirt test, it experienced significant malfunctions when wet, failing to feed and extract reliably. The firearm eventually regained functionality once dried out, highlighting the critical impact of moisture on its operation.

Quick Summary

The Gen 4 Glock 17, even with maritime spring cups, failed its water torture test, experiencing feed and extract malfunctions. It performed well in a dirt test but required drying out through rapid fire to regain reliability.

Chapters

  1. 00:15Intro: Gen 4 Glock Re-Test
  2. 01:31Dirt Torture Test Success
  3. 02:46Water Dunk Test Failure
  4. 04:56Underwater Firing Attempt
  5. 06:21Cleaning & Ammo Swap Issues
  6. 07:36Final Reliability Check (Dried Out)

Frequently Asked Questions

Did the Gen 4 Glock 17 pass the dirt torture test?

Yes, the Gen 4 Glock 17 successfully completed the dirt torture test. After packing the open action with mud and dirt, it was able to fire a five-round function test, cycling all rounds despite the heavy debris.

Did maritime spring cups improve the Glock's water performance?

No, the maritime spring cups did not solve the reliability issues when the Gen 4 Glock 17 was submerged. The pistol experienced immediate malfunctions, including failures to feed and extract, during the water dunk test.

How did the Glock perform when fired underwater?

When attempting to fire the Glock while fully submerged, it managed to fire only one round before failing to cycle the next. This resulted in a dead trigger, requiring manual clearing.

Can a wet Glock 17 Gen 4 be made reliable again?

Yes, once the excess water was expelled through heat and movement, such as rapid-fire strings, the Glock 17 Gen 4 regained its standard reliability and successfully cycled multiple magazines without further issues.

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