I don't think Glock is inferior to any other and "assload of defects" is a little over stated (no offense). Defects in the gun are usually not the cause, it's usually the ammo. The only exploded Glocks I have heard of (on a "large" scale) were caused by ammo (45 GAP, manufacturer admitted faulty ammo), and reloaded ammo. Glock SPECIFICALLY warns against using reloads, as does almost every manufacturer for liability reasons. However, primarily in .40 S&W, cartride dimensions are critical due to Glock's chamber design. Most reloading manuals state this in data for the .40 S&W. Based on sheer volume of Glock pistols in service both in the US and overseas, both private and police, Glock's incidents of "kabooms" is comparatively low. Considering that their pistols are all based on the same design and material, just sized and sprung and barrelled differently, that seems to me to be a pretty good track record. It's often been said that you either love them or you hate them, but I believe that this is based more on esthetics and a personal ergonomics issue than quality.
