Like any piece of hardware, a Glock will last much longer if treated with the proper care. Try this advice to make sure you don’t have to replace your firearm for a while.
Keep Replacement Parts Around
Generally, when it comes to Glocks, it’s the smaller components that wear out first, e.g. the connector and the various springs, but fortunately, these are among the least expensive parts to buy replacement parts for. So have spares as well as a glock trigger kit handy so you can fix and replace faulty parts easily: that way, you won’t have to wait for new parts if you use your gun for work or recreationally on a regular basis. It’s generally recommended that smaller parts be replaced every 10,000 rounds.
Get It Checked
If you’re not comfortable replacing parts and performing heavy-duty maintenance on your Glock yourself, don’t worry: just take it to your local Glock certified armorer, which you can find using reputable review sites like Angie’s List and BBB. Trying to fix your Glock yourself isn’t the best idea if you don’t have a lot of experience doing it, so it’s perfectly fine to leave the task to a professional.
Lubricate and Clean: Just Don’t Go Overboard
It’s not uncommon for people to clean their guns too much or to not clean them enough. To avoid either extreme, stick to a set cleaning schedule. How often and when you should clean a Glock does depend on your usage: if you use it frequently, clean regularly, but not every single time. If you’re just a casual Glock user, however, lubricating after each use actually isrecommended to keep rusting from occurring.
Take care of your Glock and it’ll stay in good shape for years to come. So follow these tips and always keep an eye on its performance.
