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Avondale(AZ) dumps Glocks; tendency to jam
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Avondale dumps Glocks; tendency to jam
By Marty Sauerzopf
The Arizona Republic
July 29, 2002
Despite rave reviews from other Valley law enforcement agencies, the Avondale Police Department is dumping its arsenal of Glock handguns, saying they are prone to jams that could jeopardize officers or the public.
"It's a significant problem," Police Chief Stephen MacKinnon said. "It was a safety issue for the public."
Most of the department's .40-caliber semiautomatic Glock pistols were purchased 12 years ago. The department's firearms experts have determined the slides that eject spent shell casings have become worn and may not work properly. If they malfunction, the shell will not eject properly and will create a jam when a live round advances into the firing chamber.
MacKinnon said that during a recent training exercise, about half of the dozen or so weapons being used malfunctioned.
Avondale will spend more than $55,000 to purchase 95 Sig Arms P-220 .45-caliber semiautomatics.
Glock officials did not return phone calls asking for comment.
Most other Valley police agencies said their officers carry Glocks, and reported no difficulties or concerns.
"We are very happy and satisfied with the performance of the Glocks we have," said Scottsdale police spokesman Officer Scott Reed. "Any misfires we have on the range normally are attributed to bad ammunition or improper care."
Other department officials said they were surprised to hear of Avondale's decision.
"I have not heard of a problem like that," Phoenix police Sgt. Tony Morales said.
http://arizonarepublic.com/arizona/articles/0729wvGlock0729.html
"If cowardly and dishonorable men sometimes shoot unarmed men with army pistols or guns, the evil must be prevented by the penitentiary and gallows, and not by a general deprivation of a constitutional privilege." - Arkansas Supreme Court, 1878
By Marty Sauerzopf
The Arizona Republic
July 29, 2002
Despite rave reviews from other Valley law enforcement agencies, the Avondale Police Department is dumping its arsenal of Glock handguns, saying they are prone to jams that could jeopardize officers or the public.
"It's a significant problem," Police Chief Stephen MacKinnon said. "It was a safety issue for the public."
Most of the department's .40-caliber semiautomatic Glock pistols were purchased 12 years ago. The department's firearms experts have determined the slides that eject spent shell casings have become worn and may not work properly. If they malfunction, the shell will not eject properly and will create a jam when a live round advances into the firing chamber.
MacKinnon said that during a recent training exercise, about half of the dozen or so weapons being used malfunctioned.
Avondale will spend more than $55,000 to purchase 95 Sig Arms P-220 .45-caliber semiautomatics.
Glock officials did not return phone calls asking for comment.
Most other Valley police agencies said their officers carry Glocks, and reported no difficulties or concerns.
"We are very happy and satisfied with the performance of the Glocks we have," said Scottsdale police spokesman Officer Scott Reed. "Any misfires we have on the range normally are attributed to bad ammunition or improper care."
Other department officials said they were surprised to hear of Avondale's decision.
"I have not heard of a problem like that," Phoenix police Sgt. Tony Morales said.
http://arizonarepublic.com/arizona/articles/0729wvGlock0729.html
"If cowardly and dishonorable men sometimes shoot unarmed men with army pistols or guns, the evil must be prevented by the penitentiary and gallows, and not by a general deprivation of a constitutional privilege." - Arkansas Supreme Court, 1878
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"If cowardly and dishonorable men sometimes shoot unarmed men with army pistols or guns, the evil must be prevented by the penitentiary and gallows, and not by a general deprivation of a constitutional privilege." - Arkansas Supreme Court, 1878
Just say no...
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When Clinton left office they gave him a 21 gun salute. Its a damn shame they all missed....
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Sound to me like that department should just go back to using revolvers, they aren't worthy of auto's yet. Maybe in another deacade or so.
If I'm wrong please correct me, I won't be offended.
The sound of a 12 gauge pump clears a house fatser than Rosie O eats a Big Mac !
I'm not saying Glocks can't wear out, but for one department to experience problems that the vast number of others don't have defies logic -- it's like having one town turn up with a heavy epidemic of cancer -- something toxic's going on down there. But what the heck, after 12 years, somebody said it already -- it's time for a new sidearm for these public servants.
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"If cowardly & dishonorable men shoot unarmed men with army guns, the evil must be prevented by the penitentiary...and not by general deprivation of constitutional privilege." - Arkansas Supreme Court, 1878