The Complete Glock Reference Guide - 4th Edition

*****For a novice learning about pistols and how to clean and care for all -especially the Glock 23- this was a very detailed and surprisingly interesting reference guide. I am now very confident in taking down a Glock pistol in a safe manner and the cleaning is so much easier after following this guide. Cudooos for the writer and illustrator. A must read for a novice or beginner shootist and it wouldn't hurt the experienced gunner to purchase this reference guide to help them teach the next generation in a concise but user friendly manner.The Complete Glock Reference Guide - 3rd Edition 4th Revision

This is a great book filled with a lot of enjoyable technical information and photos that makes the book an enjoyable read. I purchased it for the complete teardown and buildup instructions and was pleasantly surprised by the rest of the information the book contains. It does not have the latest Glock pistols, the 42 (.380) or the long slide .45 (Model 41) but it covers the rest nicely.I enjoyed learning about the safe action trigger which I had read about in other places but the appropriate photos in the book allowed me to fully understand. If you own Glock pistols this book and Glock: The Rise of America's Gun are the two books I would recommend.

This guide is the best manual on the market for Glock owners. (My opinion)It gives you step by step instruction with pictures from simply cleaning your Glock to fully stripping it down completely.Glocks don't use much oil. This guide tells you exactly what to oil, what not to oil and how much oil to use, this is only one very small section in the guide. There's all kinds of other information about your Glock in this guide.You have questions?? The Complete Glock Reference Guide has the answers!!I would recommend this guide to everyone that owns a Glock.

Because I haven't conducted any repairs using the book I can't give a definitive review but I've looked through it.I am familiar with the workings of the components housed in the slide and recently replaced a firing pin spring with cups.Judging by the instructions given for disassembly and reassembly of the slide and components therein, I think it's fair to extrapolate that the rest of the book is good. I'm impressed with the quality of the photos. Their importance cannot be overstated. It appears to be pretty comprehensive (Gen 1, 2 & 3) in terms of any conceivable repair, alerting you to related safety concerns, troubleshooting, aftermarket components, parts list for all calibers (as of 2006) and even some information on caliber conversions, accessories etc.While not limited to the following, the bulk of attention on Gen 4 innovations center on ergonomics and the recoil assembly. It's a judgement call but if you have a new Gen 4 pistol, you might as well take your time shopping for a book. You most likely have YEARS before that pistol of yours needs any attention aside from routine cleaning.Enjoy it. Glocks are not the only good guns out there but they ARE among the best.

This book may have a few items that are common info category, but there is enough key info that makes this a very good book to own for the Glock fan. highly recommend - I appreciate the accurate photos and there are many really great points about the gun that I found eye opening. Also just telling us what things really mean vs. wondering why some part has a dot stamped on it, or a number 3 for example is cool to know -excellent value overall,

If there's anything you want to know about GLOCK, it's on these pages. If you are planning on buying a GLOCK handgun you may want to consider buying "The Complete Glock Reference Guide" before going to the shooting range or buying your first box of ammunition. Great photographs will help you in the correct way with disassembly and assembly instructions, maintenance, operation of the pistol and much more, even information on parts interchangability, performance enhancment, and aftermarket customization.Go ahead and buy it!..even the most experienced GLOCK owner will not be disappointed, and that's a fact!Good job PTOOMA Productions!!

I enjoyed reading this book...it is easy to read...has good information on Glock history...excellent descriptions with pictures detailing now to maintain the Glock pistol...It gave me the confidence and understanding I needed. I will be customizing my new G22 and my G26 with the assistance of this excellent manual...excellent value considering the money saved just by having this source of information...

Pretty decent book on the Glock. I will leave it to the individual to see if the information pertains to them. There is good info in here, the only problem is that the book is VERY cheaply made. It is spiral bound, but not the kind of binding you know from high school. The binding is of the interrupted spiral type and the cover and pages are VERY thin. If you are the kind of person who leafs through quickly or leaves it where it can be read by anyone who happens by, the pages will quickly tear as will the cover at the binding. I was surprised to see this in a book at this price point. I have seen dollar store books that were bound better than this one is. In any event, I would recommend, if you are interested in it, ordering and reading it quickly to see if it holds up for you. If not, do not keep it longer than possible so that you are able to return it as defective should the binding give out on you. I have numerous books on firearms that are over 30 years old and have MUCH, MUCH more faith in them lasting than I know this one will.