Well--Glocks have always been a little bit like a welcome ***** in my life. I love the pistols when I have one, but once it is gone, I really don't miss it--until I see a good deal on another one. Then I am in love again.
I have had every caliber made, and just about every OAL and frame size--except the first generation guns. For some reason, they just do not come up in my neck of the woods.
Long story short--I put the word out that I would like get a gen 1 Glock 17 and it appears that I will be the proud owner of a nearly new on this coming sunday.
My question is aimed at some folks who have actually studied the molecular structure of polymers. I know there are some die hard Glock lovers who might chime in here--please try to refrain. I am only wanting to know the possible longevity of the Glock frame as far as overall strength and durabilty over the course of........maybe 2 lifetimes. Does the chemistry suggest a long and stable lifespan if used under normal circumstances or are there some inherent structural and chemical bonds that might break down over the course of a couple of generations (my life and my son's to be exact).
Keep in mind, I will never come close to putting thousands of rounds down the pipe of this gun a year. I have plenty of pistols to share, and I enjoy them all. I also won't be leaving this out in the sun for long periods of times. However, I am a firm believer in cleaning my guns, so they will receive liberal amounts of CLP, Hoppes and G96 along with medium power handloads of the cast boolit variety.
Thanks in advance. This gun will turn 32 years old this year.