GLOCK 42 WILL NOT CHAMPBER CRITICAL DEFENSE ANYBODY?

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Guys, just bought a Glock 42 which is a .380 and it will not load or chamber a Critical Defense 90 FTX round. Getting stove piping. After getting it on occasion to load a round, then it works flawlessly. It will feed round nose no problem and Speer Gold dot no problem. anybody experience the same? I read that the Glock's firing pin sticks out a bit so the tipped Critical Defense round gets caught on that. They said push the firing pin in and then it will feed.

The other thing I regret, is the amount of money I spent on ammo, trying to find which one works was almost half the price of the gun! Yikes! Is that normal>>
 
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Mine didn't cycle with HPR's XTP loads, but worked fine with Precision one XTP loads (ShootingTheBull410 recommended SD ammo based on his tests).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNtPHYwcDts

From what I've seen on the net, you're just going to have to try different HP ammo until you find one that you trust 100%.

Or sell the G42 and get something else.
 
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It's never safe to assume that any particular ammo will reliably work in any given pistol.

Lots of times folks buy the sexiest ammo they can find without first determining that it works in their pistol.

Just because the ammo is the most recent gee whiz stuff, doesn't mean it will reliably function in your pistol.

The best ammo is the stuff that works every time in YOUR pistol, not my pistol or anyone else's pistol.

It is quite common to find some ammo that isn't 100% reliable in any given pistol. That's why folks should only use ammo for sd that they've shot 100 trouble free rounds in their pistol.

You're always better off with range ammo that is 100% reliable that gee whiz ammo that often isn't.

Just my opinion, of course.
 
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I've owned just about every micro 380 on the market and my favorite was the S&W Bodyguard 380, that is until the Glock 42 came out. I watched that very good ammo test video months ago and carry either Federal HydroShocks or Corbon DPX that are both 100% reliable in both my BG and 42. I have tried Critical Defense and never experienced your feeding problem, but like they say every pistol has it's quirks. You just have to find a load your 42 likes. The more you shoot your new Glock I think you'll be very happy with it.
 

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All of my 9mm guns will use Blazer aluminum stuff EXCEPT my Walther PPQ. My Walther PPQ will shoot ANYTHING except Blazer aluminum.

It's God's way of saying "If I made it too easy, you wouldn't enjoy it".
 
Dont feel bad, your not alone I've tried hornady, buffalo bore, ect. Nothing feeds or ejects. Tried reloading.,with new guard dog brass and 90g 95.g ftx. And xtp. Waste of money.. Need good 380.reload data, trying 95. Speer jhp. I finally settled on 100.gr.+p hard cast by buffalo bore. They ain't cheap, but they'll make one hell of a mess. Ought of the guy who can't breath with his hands up! 400 plus. Of win white box. And others 0 failures. No ftx/ftf. If you have data for imr PB. Powder. I'd owe ya one. Daryl Parker [email protected] God bless our law enforcement and troops. We all owe them a debt we can't repay.
 
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My new G42 shoots the Hornady critical defense just fine?

That said..I've seen some online pics of pretty bad work on the G42 pistols. Tool marks in the chambers..rough feed-ramps...a spectacularly badly done muzzle crown..etc.
 
marathonrunner said:
Guys, just bought a Glock 42 which is a .380 and it will not load or chamber a Critical Defense 90 FTX round. Getting stove piping. After getting it on occasion to load a round, then it works flawlessly. It will feed round nose no problem and Speer Gold dot no problem. anybody experience the same? I read that the Glock's firing pin sticks out a bit so the tipped Critical Defense round gets caught on that. They said push the firing pin in and then it will feed.

The other thing I regret, is the amount of money I spent on ammo, trying to find which one works was almost half the price of the gun! Yikes! Is that normal>>
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Stay with the Gold-Dot since it feeds good. Problem solved.
 
I had problems with Lehigh Defense Xtreme Penetrator ammunition. I still do occasionally. To be fair, I took the Glock42 straight out of the box and was limp wristing a bit. I haven't had any issues with the Critical Defense line, either FTX or XTP.
 
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The other thing I regret, is the amount of money I spent on ammo, trying to find which one works was almost half the price of the gun! Yikes! Is that normal>>
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If you don't try several different types of ammo, how else are you going to determine which one works best in any particular gun? Consider it part of the learning curve and the familiarization process.

I suppose your only other choice would be to just shoot hardball all the time.
 
After all the hub bub on .380 ammo I have chosen to go to hard ball in
out LCP.
The short barrel and subsequent velocity and penetration loss is not worth the price and the CHANCE at not penetrating deep enough.
I rarely pack the LCP as a primary and prefer a J frame with 158 Gr FBI loads when packing a .38.
Yes I know all the advertising hype on magic expanding small caliber rounds. I just am set in my ways I reckon.
I want 100% functioning so there ya go.
Let the beating begin :)
 
Mine wouldn't cycle Hornady XTPs- most of the other HPs I out thru it did ok but I mostly run FMJ thru mine. It isn't my CCW as I'm not comfortable enough with the 380 and the fact that it doesn't reliably feed various types of ammo but I do enjoy shooting it.
 
My wifes 42 feeds everything except alum. cased ammo.
My suggestion would be to load up on gold dot and call it a day.
Over time, and as finances allow, find a second brand that it feeds and keep a box on hand for back up. In truth, you only need one brand that you can rely on.
 
While not a G42 issue, I have found a Critical Duty issue using it in my G43. I know, two different pistols, two different calibers.

The 50 rd. LE boxed 135 gr. +P (#90225) fed like **** thru a goose when I initially tested it. 50 rds. no issues at all using six of my magazines.

A second range session using some older (1 year older) 25 rd. boxed 135 gr. +P (#90226) the G43 choked slightly on feeding. So much so that I would not use it for EDC.

While the two rounds look the same to the naked eye, I suspect Hornady may have made some changes in the design of the FlexLock bullet in the year difference between my two loadings.

So, while not having a G42 and knowing the difference between the two calibers, the ammo may be the issue as well as the known issues with the original G42s.
 
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