My Glock cracked

[edmxz2002]

I have a Glock 17 that has a crack in the right side from the slide to the back of the mag release button. I noticed it the other day but have no idea how long it has been there.
Has anyone seen one like this? I called Glock and they said send it in and they will see if it is covered under warranty. The guy I talked to said as long as it doesn't look like abuse, it should be covered.
It Is a Glock 17 made in 1989 with thousands of rounds through it.

 

[dhuze]

That's an odd place for a frame to crack. It kind of looks like stress from the recoil of the slide caused it.

 

[Parker Duofold]

Should have bought an M&P.

 

[the_shootist]

Did you buy it new or used?

I have a Glock 17 that has a crack in the right side from the slide to the back of the mag release button. I noticed it the other day but have no idea how long it has been there.
Has anyone seen one like this? I called Glock and they said send it in and they will see if it is covered under warranty. The guy I talked to said as long as it doesn't look like abuse, it should be covered.
It Is a Glock 17 made in 1989 with thousands of rounds through it.

 

[edmxz2002]

Inherited from my FIL. It has been shot often and I am not sure he ever cleaned it.

 

[Gman021]

Hopefully Glock will be able to find you a Gen2 or early Gen3 frame. I don't believe they send any newer frames to MA, even though it's legal.

 

[greencobra]

Glock is fair, they don't care if it's new or bought pre-owned. Won't even ask I'd bet.

 

[Horseman508]

Even if it was bought used you may still be in luck. In my experiences with them, they have been awesome.

 

[edmxz2002]

Glock is fair, they don't care if it's new or bought pre-owned. Won't even ask I'd bet.

I told them I didn't buy it new. He said it didn't matter.

 

[the_shootist]

Nope, it won't. If the frame shows no evidence of abuse you should be golden

I told them I didn't buy it new. He said it didn't matter.

 

[Chevy 2 65]

Glock has great customer service. You have nothing to worry about, they will make it right.

 

[drgrant]

Glock has great customer service. You have nothing to worry about, they will make it right.

Depending on how the OP handles this he could be in for pleasant response or a nightmare. Glock may not have any old shit pre-98 frames to send into MA. There are ways around this but I'm not gonna talk about it in public.

-Mike

 

[Schuyshot]

Shouldn't the office of public safety or whatever-bs be concerned about the accumulating masses of old and worn firearms that should be replaced by new firearms? I mean, stuff breaks after long use, 15-20y plastic is bound to wear out. Even airliners have life-spans. Doesn't sound safe to me...

 

[SteelShooter]

throw a little duct tape on it

 

[Schuyshot]

Ohhhhh right... Its not really about SAFETY is it?

 

[Royal]

Glock will take care of it. They've covered much worse no questions asked.

 

[Gator9329]

I had an issue with a glock 17 from that same year (gen1). When i sent it in years ago it took several months (9)for them to get a replacement frame. I have no idea if they have anymore gen1 frames. I doubt it very much. I was told they didn't put any away for later repairs. DO NOT SEND MAGS WITH IT. you will never see them again. YMMV good luck

 

[Glockster30]

From what I have read, Glock no longer has Gen2 replacement frames. It will be replaced with a Gen3 frame.

 

[Mr Weebles]

It's a Glock. Heat up the Tupperware and melt the plastic back together.

 

[warwickben]

Weird spot for it to crack

 

[AntiHippie]

Others have already mentioned it, but I would be very certain there won't be any breaking of balls getting it back from Glock before shipping it out.

 

[Romokid]

Wasn't there a thread a few months back about someone with a G26 or G27 that had a cracked frame and after going back and forth with Glock and the AGs office he was able to get it replaced with a brand new frame and I thought had the AGs office write a letter to Glock letting them know it was ok to replace it with new. Maybe when I get to a computer I can look it up as searching on a phone bites.

 

[99105]

Gripping it too tightly?

 

[Kahrmine]

You know, I've noticed some plastics are designed in such a manner that withing a certain passing of time they become brittle and start to crack.

Could there be an actual shelf-life to Glock plastic? Even if it's a 25 year shelf life, that still should make us wonder why we don't own a couple all steel pistols to keep around, if you know what I mean.

 

[Precision Point Firearms]

I don't believe they send any newer frames to MA, even though it's legal.

Wrong. It will be replaced with a Gen 3. I've had it happen to two customers of mine.

 

[mark056]

Shouldn't the office of public safety or whatever-bs be concerned about the accumulating masses of old and worn firearms that should be replaced by new firearms? I mean, stuff breaks after long use, 15-20y plastic is bound to wear out. Even airliners have life-spans. Doesn't sound safe to me...

How does this contribute in any meaningful way to the problem of Glocks in the Commonwealth. It's not funny. You raise an interesting point that maybe you should bring up with your state rep. Probably won't do much good, but better than just posting something on the Internet.

 

[Gman021]

Wrong. It will be replaced with a Gen 3. I've had it happen to two customers of mine.

My post states gen3. But If they do brand new ones than that's even better.

 

[Precision Point Firearms]

"brand new gen 3"

 

[Shootfirst]

Glock is easy to deal with. They took care of me in about 6 wks. Good luck

 

[beaker]

They will replace the frame, no worries!