MD7305
09-26-2011, 10:19 PM
I have a Glock 23 (Gen. 3). The current round count as of today is 3488rds. (Ammunition has been Speer Lawman, Gold Dot, Blazer Aluminum, and Winchester Ranger FMJ) Within that round count I've had 7 "slide over base stoppages." I had over 1200rds through the pistol before the first stoppage. After the first 4 stoppages I had isolated two magazines that I thought were the cause. They were older, used mags. While attending AFHF in Culpeper I had 1 stoppage on the first day. I isolated that magazine and no further issues for a round count of 988rds. that weekend. In the rounds I've fired since I've used the suspected magazines and no issues with any further stoppages. Today I fired 250rds and expereinced 2 slide over base stoppages, 1 of which left the round at a very high-angle. Both magazines in use today during the stoppages were brand new and had not previously experienced stoppages.
I also experienced 2 slide locks with rounds still in the mag. Both instances the mag had two rounds left in the mag. I've checked the slidelock lever spring and it looks normal but I am running the Vicker's Lever. I think my support hand may have caused these.
I also had a fail to fire due to a light strike. The primer (Winchester Ranger 180gr. FMJ) was dimpled and fired on a second attempt.
What is going on, any ideas? What causes a slide over base stoppage typically? I have not replaced my RSA but I have one on the way as I've been advised that they should be replaced in Gen. 3 guns every 3k rds.?
I'm considering replacing all my mags but I just want to make sure that's not too drastic or if there is another recommended resolution. I was hoping my G23 escaped the current Glock darkness but now I'm not so sure.
I also experienced 2 slide locks with rounds still in the mag. Both instances the mag had two rounds left in the mag. I've checked the slidelock lever spring and it looks normal but I am running the Vicker's Lever. I think my support hand may have caused these.
I also had a fail to fire due to a light strike. The primer (Winchester Ranger 180gr. FMJ) was dimpled and fired on a second attempt.
What is going on, any ideas? What causes a slide over base stoppage typically? I have not replaced my RSA but I have one on the way as I've been advised that they should be replaced in Gen. 3 guns every 3k rds.?
I'm considering replacing all my mags but I just want to make sure that's not too drastic or if there is another recommended resolution. I was hoping my G23 escaped the current Glock darkness but now I'm not so sure.