Glock 36 present production and any Glock 36 OWNERS

[tercel89]

Does anyone here know if the current production of the Glock 36 still has any issues ? If the current production is working flawless then what did Glock do to fix the issues ?

 I have looked online until I am blue in the face. There are so many lies and far fetched stories that you cant just go off of what you read on the internet . Plus there are some Glock fans that refuse to admit failure. I am a Glock fan but I'd be the first to admit a problem. I did have one a few years back with a rusted pin.

 Any information is appreciated .

[cgun86]

I have a 36 that is about a year old. So far it's been flawless with several different types of FMJ and JHP. I'm still deciding though whether or not I prefer a 1911 for single stack .45 carry.

[TNWNGR]

I owned an early relase G-36 up until a couple of years ago that always ran like it was supposed to and carried like a G-19. It was a really nice feeling pistol that I wouldn't think twice about owning again. The thing to bear in mind whenever a particular Glock model has an issue is it doesn't pertain to all of that same model. It's generally isolated to a particullar lot number with the right mix of suspected components.

[Jimbo100]

I've had one for a several years and I got it used.  It has never had a failure to feed, a failure to eject, or any other failure.  It just runs like all the Glocks I've shot.

 

I hit about as well with it as I do with my Glock 21.  In short I really like it and don't carry it every day only because it's a bit large for me to carry the way I normally dress.       

[Will Carry]

I tried the Glock 36. It wasn't a bad pistol but it had everything you hate about a Glock with a small magazine capacity. That's not why I sold it. It would pinch a blood blister on my pinky finger every time I shot it. The space between the magazine and grip would snap shut on recoil and that's where my pinky was. When I compared it to the Glock 19, it was a no brainer. I traded it for a Glock 19. If you want a small Glock in 45acp get the Glock 30. The theory being, "If you can only carry 8 rounds, carry a 1911" You get a much better grip and trigger.

[tercel89]

I tried the Glock 36. It wasn't a bad pistol but it had everything you hate about a Glock with a small magazine capacity. That's not why I sold it. It would pinch a blood blister on my pinky finger every time I shot it. The space between the magazine and grip would snap shut on recoil and that's where my pinky was. When I compared it to the Glock 19, it was a no brainer. I traded it for a Glock 19. If you want a small Glock in 45acp get the Glock 30. The theory being, "If you can only carry 8 rounds, carry a 1911" You get a much better grip and trigger.

 

 I carry the 30 . I was just wondering about the current production 36. I have turned down twp 36's over the years thar were used but the owner wanted to trade for them. I only turned them down for not being able to test fire them . I'd buy almost any  used Glock anyday but the 36 is one that I would want to test fire before buying new. 

 I just dont hear much about them anymore nor do I see many people carrying them.

[TNWNGR]

 I carry the 30 . I was just wondering about the current production 36. I have turned down twp 36's over the years thar were used but the owner wanted to trade for them. I only turned them down for not being able to test fire them . I'd buy almost any  used Glock anyday but the 36 is one that I would want to test fire before buying new. 

 I just dont hear much about them anymore nor do I see many people carrying them.

That's because the 30 sf is a better bang for the buck with an XDs45 being everything the G-36 isn't. If you want a thin polymer 45 ACP handle the 36 and XDs45. It depends on what you want, I like the 36 and wouldn't be opposed to owning another but I like the XDs45 more.

[Steelharp]

I have a 36 that has never failed me yet. I had an XDs 45, and I couldn't hit the target nearly as well as with my 36. It was just too small, and didn't fit my hand. For ME, the 36 is perfect.

 

I am kinda jonesin' for a 30S, though... I've grown to like the 36 slide on the 30 frame.

[tercel89]

I have a 36 that has never failed me yet. I had an XDs 45, and I couldn't hit the target nearly as well as with my 36. It was just too small, and didn't fit my hand. For ME, the 36 is perfect.

 

I am kinda jonesin' for a 30S, though... I've grown to like the 36 slide on the 30 frame.

 

 How old is your 36 ? Around how many rounds have you put through it ?

[hipower]

I've got a G36 I bought from a member here in 2011(?), just when I was getting into Glocks. It shows a little wear, but otherwise works fine. No idea of round count on it, and I've probably not put 250/300 rounds thru it.

Never any issues with it. I too found it a bit heavy for my carry taste, but it's manageable, especially if you iwb. I don't.

I just didn't have the fondness for it as others 45 pistols. I like the 21 and 41 models, but find myself shooting 1911 and an old XD45 tactical before the 36.

[Steelharp]

 How old is your 36 ? Around how many rounds have you put through it ?

I got it used, and I have no idea how much it was shot before me. Didn't look like much, the barrel hood didn't have a mark on it. I've run probably less than 200, myself. I can't find a serial number list on the 'net. SNGxxx, if anyone has a resource.

[Patton]

The SNG serial prefix should be about the beginning of 2012.

[mikegideon]

I bought my 36 new a couple of years ago. Haven't shot it a lot, but it's been flawless. I have a 30s as well.

[tercel89]

Thanks guys . I got a "wild hair up my butt" and if I come in contact with one again I may grab one .

[Steelharp]

What sort of issues are you referring to? The only thing I've ever heard is with putting + extensions on the mags, and the existing spring not having enough oomph to push the rounds up.

[mikegideon]

What sort of issues are you referring to? The only thing I've ever heard is with putting + extensions on the mags, and the existing spring not having enough oomph to push the rounds up.

 

I use the +0 extensions so the gun doesn't gnaw a hole in my pinky. Never had a malfunction. Never heard of any problems either.

[frankmako]

i got a used one back in 06.  never gave me any problems.  round count is unknown.  i just shoot them, don't count rounds.  cast reloads or factory, it just shoots.  

[deafdogdief]

I haven't heard of any issues with them. If you do get one, take a trip to the factory. They'll make it right and you can walk out with it within an hour.

[DavidD]

I've had my 36 for 4+ years now, I'd guess ~ 500 rounds through it with zero problems. I got it originally to carry during the summer as I carried a M&P 45 during the winter however it has been my main carry piece for the last 3 years. Love it!

[Cherokee Slim]

The SNG serial prefix should be about the beginning of 2012.

What about NXB?

[Patton]

The prex NXB is from late 2009. Edited August 28, 2015 by Patton

[Cherokee Slim]

Thank you.  I bought it in 2010 I think, and have never had any kind of jam.  I swapped out the backplate for one with the eagle, globe and anchor of my Marines.  I always carry a .45, swapping out the G36 for a Colt New Agent and a Ruger Vaquero depending on the mood of the day.

Cherokee Slim