Glock jammed when needed?

[KroyWen]

maybe limp wristed, no telling what his grip was like when that went down.

My initial thought as well. (& also Swamprat )
He might have been having his leg chomped on and firing point blank without arms extended leading to limp wristing it.

 

[Camo]

It’s a Glock.

It’s bound to jam when you really need it.

This

 

[Glock 'em down]

Being that it was a bear attack, I'm sure he limp wristed it due to A) a bad/impropper grip and B) a turd in his pants.

 

[T. MIKE SMITH]

Call me an over thinker, but I think if I was in bear country, I might back that Glock up with Mod 29 S&W

 

[RangerRick]

Call me an over thinker, but I think if I was in bear country, I might back that Glock up with Mod 29 S&W

I agree, but would start with the 29! and maybe get a model 69 as a back up! just point and squeeze not issue with limp wrist

 

[GutsonBorglum]

That is why revolvers are considered backpack/bear country weapons. The only issue with that in this scenario is that according to the story this guy shot 10 times. That wouldn't have happened with a revolver though a 357 or 44 would have had a bit more punch.

 

[sumoj275]

I've had a Glock 23 for 15 years and cleaned it four times. Shot close to 2000 rounds and never had a jam. To all the nay sayers...I's trust the Glock 23 over my Les Baer 1911 anytime. FYI, the 1911 has had three jams with less than 200 rounds through it.

As it will until you break it in. Comparing a Glock to a LB is not apples to apples. I am betting that the LB is more accurate.

 

[sumoj275]

No telling what the issue was as has been discussed. I'm just glad the hunter got out of a more severe mauling situation.
As was said in the link, there definitely needs to be a hunting season on the grizzly's.
They have learned to not fear man with the sound of a gunshot meaning food is on the ground.
Very similar to commifornika that outlawed hunting mountain lions. (cougars are still allowed to be hunted in bars though)
The lions are taking domestic critters, walking through neighborhoods, and have killed or mauled hikers in a couple of instances.
They have no fear of humans.

Reading a lot about the fur trappers in journals, and known accounts I don’t think grizz ever really feared man.

 

[Ryan500L]

I've had a Glock 23 for 15 years and cleaned it four times. Shot close to 2000 rounds and never had a jam. To all the nay sayers...I's trust the Glock 23 over my Les Baer 1911 anytime. FYI, the 1911 has had three jams with less than 200 rounds through it.

I would send it back to Les Baer

 

[Kid Glock]

Although doesn't include bear defense, I've had good luck with Glock reliability.
IMO, the trade-offs of higher round count (Glock and other semis) versus caliber ballistics (heavier caliber revolvers) along with reliability factors (revolver v. auto) are all valid considerations and the only thing that's 100%, is Murphy.