Glock’s without Smiley’s

[SemperFi1074]

I started shooting again about 2 years ago, and joined the ODT about 1 year ago. I remember when I first started selling/trading on the ODT, if you were selling a Glock, you had to state there were no smiley’s on the barrel. If you didn’t it was like some violation of the Glock code of weaponry.

Through the years I have owned and shot many different manufacturer weapons, and never was I concerned with wear marks on the barrel of a semi-automatic (let me quickly interject normal wear patterns) weapon. They were an indicator of a well used and “broken” in weapon, and I can tell you that the Springfield’s, HK’s, SIGS, and yes even Glocks all operated outstanding with “smiley’s” on the barrels. It seems that unless you want the barrel to look pretty and keep your weapon, which by the way is a tool, in your safe, barrel wear marks are a natural occurrence with a well shot, and yes, well maintained weapon.

So can someone chime in and let me know what the big deal is with “no smiley’s” on Glocks in particular. And dare I say how are we addressing the “smiley’s” that are a standard occurrence on the Glock Gen5 marksmen barrels and that occur on every one after a few hundred rounds?

Still ain’t getting it but I am just a dumb rock Marine! Interested to hear your feedback!

Semper Fidelis!

Marc

 

[ReservoirDawg10]

For glocks, they get a smiley almost immediately. If it doesn't have one, more than likely it hasn't seen more than a couple .ages or so through it. People use it to show that it really hasn't been fired much.

 

[Shortcut]

It just shows a sad Glock. Do not make your Glock sad, shot it and shot it often!

 

[285Roadrunner]

More people use the reference when selling there Glock than those who are buying. I have never had someone ask me if my listed Glock had a “smiley” .....

But damn sure have seen folks selling a Glock for $550 mention it in there ad....

 

[DinkyDau]

My duty weapon a G-22 has over 40k rounds through it, It stopped smiling and is now in full laughter! But like a Timex it keeps on ticking.

 

[Bonecollector]

My duty weapon a G-22 has over 40k rounds through it, It stopped smiling and is now in full laughter! But like a Timex it keeps on ticking.

Damn right! Glock is the only manufacturer making pistols... everyone else is just trying

 

[medium187mph]

Unhappy Glocks are for guys who can’t afford to feed them...

 

[C'mon man!]

Glock smilies and revolver turn rings, lol. My brand new CZ SP01 barrel finish looked like it had seen hundreds of rounds before I even fired it.

 

[brad sweet]

25k through G 19 faint smile just starting to form

 

[SemperFi1074]

Glock smilies and revolver turn rings, lol. My brand new CZ SP01 barrel finish looked like it had seen hundreds of rounds before I even fired it.

Yes, but oh what shooters those CZ’s are brother!

The SIG P226 1988 West German I picked up used for $425 had a barrel that looked like it had been in a war zone. But the straightest shooting weapon I had at that time! Brought it up to Firing Line in Canton, had them Cerakote in graphite black and Sniper Gray, added SIG factory night sights, and then installed a SRT kit. Probably in the top three of the best shooters I own. Still the original barrel too!