Glock handbook

April 19, 2021, 03:39 PM

corsair

Glock handbook

Any basic handbook recommendations for a new Glock owner?

I've purchased these in the past as gifts however it appears they're out of print/out of business. Contents should cover the basics of operations, safety, maintenance, malfunctions, handling, etc...

April 19, 2021, 04:11 PM

RogueJSK

The lubrication diagram in the manual (also shown below) should be followed to a T. One drop of gun oil at each point. No more, no less. It's common for new gun owners (and new police cadets) to drown their Glocks in oil to "make sure they run right and won't rust", but they actually just end up causing issues from improper over-lubrication.

Other than that, there's not a whole lot of need for a Glock-specific handbook. There's just not much specific to Glocks to try and fill such a book with. It's mostly just the same general basics like safety, loading, grip/stance/sight alignment/trigger squeeze, etc., as with any other handgun.

If you're wanting to get them up to speed, you'd probably be better off paying for an hour of in-person coaching at a local range than trying to track down a book that will do it for them.

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April 19, 2021, 09:18 PM

RNshooter

The Ptooma Productions Complete Glock Reference Guide is out of print but available used. Probably more than you need but I find it very handy for everything from disassembly to modification to parts lists.

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April 20, 2021, 06:18 AM

Blume9mm

that diagram and the instructions for oiling a Glock, I just recently broke my vows and bought one, has to be the best disclaimer I've ever seen... just write and even show instructions that no normal person would ever follow....

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April 20, 2021, 10:04 AM

corsair

quote:
Originally posted by RogueJSK:
Other than that, there's not a whole lot of need for a Glock-specific handbook. There's just not much specific to Glocks to try and fill such a book with. It's mostly just the same general basics like safety, loading, grip/stance/sight alignment/trigger squeeze, etc., as with any other handgun.

He'll be taking a few beginner classes for the practical and my number is on speed-dial however he's also an analytical type who'll want a basic reference guide on-hand. Sure there's YT and other resources, this guide is simple and straight forward set-up similar to a field manual.
Found a source with inventory.