Nice read Jeff!
I had a 17 explode on me, ended up selling all my glocks. In a big case of (dumbassisity)<made that one up! After alot of talking to other Glock buddies and a little research. The explosion was my fault with poly reloads. So, here I am broke, and I want another 19. I loved them, and still do. They just sceered me for awhile. I'm headed to be back in the saddle.