I'm impressed by Glocks.....
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Zeman
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I can take any or all of my Glocks to Smyrna, and they will fix or replace anything wrong with the gun for free. Just show up and wait a little while. It's a great service. Installed night sights are around 60 bucks. They either replace worn magazines outright, or put new parts in them. If I don't like the trigger, I just ask them to put in a different connector. Again, it's free. For me there is not really a single gripe I have with the Glocks. I love my very small collection of Smith and Wessons, but I can love Glocks too.
Wyatt p. Tato
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Since August of last year I have purchased 4 glocks never had one before. I disposed of all my S&W auto loaders. Then I purchased 2 CZ 75's.
If I could combine the glocks simplicity, and light weight with the Cz sa/da hammer system (and the safety it provides) ergonomics, and accuracy, I would have the perfect pistol.
I really like my glocks, but I love my CZ's.
If I could combine the glocks simplicity, and light weight with the Cz sa/da hammer system (and the safety it provides) ergonomics, and accuracy, I would have the perfect pistol.
I really like my glocks, but I love my CZ's.
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Horn
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I have a Glock 26 Gen 4. But, I have a pair of Shields in 9mm.
I've fired several hundred rounds through the three of them out
on my desert. All are reliable and accurate. I think of the Glock
as the AK47 of pistols__ugly, rough and shoots every time.
With my Glock and my Shields laid out when cleaning them, the
Shields are gorgeous.
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
-- George Orwell
youngbuck86
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I prefer Springfield XD to Gock. My only Glock is in 10mm. 10rds of 200gr @1250 fps w/ a 15rd reload is tough to argue with
Glock 19 was my first pistol and I love shooting it and the ease of taking it down for cleaning. I followed that purchase with a S&W Shield 9mm, a 642 and this month, a 1911. I shot all today and enjoyed each of them. I did not enjoy taking down the 1911 and having the recoil spring shoot all over the garage while I was trying to get it back in with the "special tool." My fingers are sore from the process. The G19, a piece of cake as usual. I've got to say I like my Glock--ugly or not!
JaPes
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I own several different pistols I like to shoot on the range. I appreciate all their differences and quirks. I shoot my range guns and tend to be obsessive about keeping them in LNIB condition.
Glocks? I view them as tools rather than prized possessions. The Glock's minimal parts count and straightforward design are what make Glock pistols to hell and back reliable. I know a Glock will always work. When I carry a double stack pistol, it's either a Glock 19 Gen4 or a Glock 29SF.
Glocks? I view them as tools rather than prized possessions. The Glock's minimal parts count and straightforward design are what make Glock pistols to hell and back reliable. I know a Glock will always work. When I carry a double stack pistol, it's either a Glock 19 Gen4 or a Glock 29SF.
These two protect me and mine just fine. 
shouldazagged
Absent Comrade
I've only owned two Glocks, both second generation and both bought used: a 19 and a 22. I liked and trusted them both, though both are long gone. I appreciated their simplicity and superb dependability.
If I had the money I'd buy a 19 again.
If I had the money I'd buy a 19 again.
OP
Nice observation...
Well, I'm going to be looking at Rugers. Tough thing is that I haven't seen nearly as many around town as other makes. Mostly Mark IIIs
If you like a Glock, then you'll really like the Ruger SR series. I own both, and strongly prefer the grip ergonomics of the Ruger to the Glock.
I have my SR9 set up with the "flat" side of the grip backstrap facing outwards, and it feels almost as good in my hand as a 1911 (and that's the ultimate semi-auto pistol compliment, IMHO).
I don't use the manual safety of the SR9 since it also has a "safe action" trigger like the Glock, but it's there if you like it. The SR9 also has a loaded chamber indicator which I've found useful when using the SR9 in training sessions for new shooters.
Anyway, not knocking the Glock family, but seriously, I think Ruger really improved on it.
Lou
Well, I'm going to be looking at Rugers. Tough thing is that I haven't seen nearly as many around town as other makes. Mostly Mark IIIs
I like the Ruger SR series too. Until I dry fired one. 
My first centerfire auto was a Sigma .40. Biggest *** I could have purchased, but S&W was giving them away for under $300 at the time. I don't think it could have printed 2 rounds in the same spot at 2 yds shot from a vice, because I know it couldnt at 5...(some of you earlier model Sigma owners know what I'm saying, its OK to not speak up). Sold it to a buddy at cost.... After buying a G23.
The G23 showed me that I could actually shoot a decent pattern, and my earlier inaccuracy wasn't me. Its not a pretty gun, but its not meant to be a showpiece.
While looking for something smaller and more concealable, I passed over the G27 in favor of the Shield .40. It was slightly smaller, and the grip fit my hand better than the Glock.
The G23 showed me that I could actually shoot a decent pattern, and my earlier inaccuracy wasn't me. Its not a pretty gun, but its not meant to be a showpiece.
While looking for something smaller and more concealable, I passed over the G27 in favor of the Shield .40. It was slightly smaller, and the grip fit my hand better than the Glock.
I no longer own one, but the G19 IMO is the best 9mm pistol to be had for the purpose it is intended. I switched up to .40 and sold the G19. Now I wish I would have kept that gen 2 19. Loaded up with 16 rounds of +p+ Federal Hydra-Shok ammo it had nearly .357 magnum velocity. I never felt under-gunned with that pistol even though I subscribed to the big bullet-moderate-velocity theory.
Considering getting another G19, but there are rumors of a single stack Glock 9mm pistol. While that would compete with their G26, Glock did not let the fact that the G36 trumped their own G30 stop them from producing a single stack .45. Same scenario, different caliber. If they do release a single stack 9mm, I won't be able to get my wallet out fast enough. In the meanwhile, considering getting a 9mm drop-in barrel to use on one of my G23's.
Considering getting another G19, but there are rumors of a single stack Glock 9mm pistol. While that would compete with their G26, Glock did not let the fact that the G36 trumped their own G30 stop them from producing a single stack .45. Same scenario, different caliber. If they do release a single stack 9mm, I won't be able to get my wallet out fast enough. In the meanwhile, considering getting a 9mm drop-in barrel to use on one of my G23's.
Frizzman
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The first time I saw a Glock was in a local shop in the 80s after the G17 had just come on the market. A friend and fellow officer and I examined it. We agreed that it was pretty goofy with the plastic, dull finish, no visible hammer and plastic magazine. The trigger felt awful and the little sub-trigger seemed weird...We were ok'd to dry fire it. When it went "sprong" as the trigger broke, we both stated laughing. Our opinion was it was a strange, cheap looking and feeling oddity...the disposable, foam cup of pistols...NOBODY would want that thing, right?
Well, I guess I got that wrong. I have had most every type of Glock made. I bought the first one, a G23, in 1989 mainly because it was a platform for the hot new cartridge, .40 S&W. I am a inveterate gun trader and the Glocks came and went because I knew I could always get another just like it. I never developed any emotional attachment to them and I still don't. They are a tool. I tried a M&P 9 and it felt good but the trigger was worse than the Glock...So, ironically enough I am back to one Glock, a 23...The one pistol combined with a 9mm and .357 Sig Barrel, becomes a G23/19/32...I put a smooth trigger, extended slide catch and TFO tritium sights on it. It's a Gen4 and feels good in the hand. It's accurate, concealable, comfortable to shoot and 100% reliable and is durable in the salty air environment where I live...Its a good tool.
Well, I guess I got that wrong. I have had most every type of Glock made. I bought the first one, a G23, in 1989 mainly because it was a platform for the hot new cartridge, .40 S&W. I am a inveterate gun trader and the Glocks came and went because I knew I could always get another just like it. I never developed any emotional attachment to them and I still don't. They are a tool. I tried a M&P 9 and it felt good but the trigger was worse than the Glock...So, ironically enough I am back to one Glock, a 23...The one pistol combined with a 9mm and .357 Sig Barrel, becomes a G23/19/32...I put a smooth trigger, extended slide catch and TFO tritium sights on it. It's a Gen4 and feels good in the hand. It's accurate, concealable, comfortable to shoot and 100% reliable and is durable in the salty air environment where I live...Its a good tool.
45Wheelgun
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I did the 4 day defensive handgun class at Front Sight. 39 semi-autos of all flavors and my S&W Model 66-1 2.5". Half were Glocks. I watched Colts, Springfields, Kimbers, Berettas and every other brand auto jammer fail and have to be taken to the armorer at some point during the week. Not once did one Glock fail - not once. Of course neither did my M66-1, so Glocks and a S&W ruled that week at Front Sight.
I still don't own one, probably never will, but that made a big impression on me, that plastic-fantastic pistol will function - over and over again (about 1000 rounds in the 4 days) - it is the timex watch of firearms. Those timex's can be pretty ugly themselves.
I still don't own one, probably never will, but that made a big impression on me, that plastic-fantastic pistol will function - over and over again (about 1000 rounds in the 4 days) - it is the timex watch of firearms. Those timex's can be pretty ugly themselves.
policerevolvercollector
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Exactly! Gaston's pistol has revolutionized the handgun world. A new shooter can be trained on a Glock faster and more safely than any other platform that comes to mind. If you think I'm wrong, start from the ground up with someone who has never fired a handgun before using, let's say, a Colt 1911 for example or for that matter a double action revolver versus a Glock.
I've watched brand new officers learn to shoot over the years. The Glock is much easier to master due a consistent trigger pull and a simpler manual of arms. This leads to more confidence in your weapon which is crucial.
My agency has issued several different handguns during my time here. Far and away, scores have risen since we adopted the Glock. Not brand bashing, but qualifying everyone used to be a real chore with other pistols. You always had few seasoned shooters who could pass with anything. But, a lot of folks squeaked by on the 2nd or 3rd try or in "remedials"or on "make up day". The Glocks have virtually eliminated this problem and raised scores overall even with the folks who could shoot well already. Patrol uses the Glock 21 and Investigations ,where I'm assigned.carries the Glock 30. I was previously issued a Glock 22 which I never failed to qualify with on the 1st round. When we got the Glock 30s, myself and the 4 other detectives I shot with passed on the 1st attempt just after taking the guns out of the box.
Not to mention that is almost impossible to break a Glock.....
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