Any love for Glocks around here?

[Brian Parrish]

>>>>>>SCIENTISTS WILL BACK THIS STATEMENT<<<<<<<

"ALL PLASTICS DEGRADE OVER TIME" !

My personal dislike is - the fact that plastic items must be made thicker for strength. I also disapprove of a large number of small parts, & springs. Also I won't have a "nanny" trigger.

All Logical reasons for NO LOVE, or even personal tolerance.

Bear in mind that the degradation rate slows on a geometric curve. Just like that new car smell goes away after a while, but the dashboard is still fine.

A poster named JawjuhXD on "XDTalk Forum said, and I quote:
"I'll add one anecdotal account.... A friend of mine works in my LGS and is their Glock armorer. I watched him take an old Gen 2 gun in to check for updates. After taking the slide off, the first thing he did was hold the frame up to his ear while squeezing the grip firmly. I asked him what he was doing. He answered that at his recent recert class at Glock, they told him to check for brittleness (slight cracking noises) in the frames of the older guns as they were seeing the beginnings of break down in a very small percentage of the old guns. Most should be fine for years/decades to come. Still, 30 years is not a long time for an heirloom. As long as Glock (or SA) is in business, I wouldn't worry about it; as they would take care of repair/replacement. BTW, that Gen 2 Glock was fine."

 

[paknheat]

I have a few Glucks, but I prefer the M&P line.


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[Dvus]

No and I've tried. I respect them for what they are just not my thing.

My biggest beef with Glocks is probably the "for that price I could buy x number of Glocks" crowd.

THIS^^^^^^^^^

I couldn't have put it any better. I have tried and tried but every time I pick one up I just want to hurl either it or my lunch.

 

[Mongo1958]

The last scratch on one of my 1911's was when I got my first Glock G-22.
Over time, I ended up with quite few Glocks. If they get banged up, I won't loose any sleep over it.
There is another advantage with owning Glocks. I live near the factory in Smyrna Ga. They will repair any Glock for free.
So, I take advantage of that when I buy a used Glock. Last visit I took 4 Glocks and lots of magazines to the factory, the techs replaced the worn parts in my guns and magazines. I went home with confidence knowing the newly acquired used guns now are good as new. They even give you a written service order that includes all the parts that they have replaced.
Glock is truly a great company with good customer service. I just hope that Glock will continue after the passing of Old Man Glock. His Widow is now in charge.

 

[Puller]

I think most of the hate comes from people annoyed by the "Glock Perfection" crowd who think anyone who prefers revolvers is a Fudd and obsolete.

The 1911 crowd is just as bad.

 

[Bubba2014]

I had three of them. Did not like them, and was not comfortable carrying them. It's really hard to find a better handgun than a good revolver or a 1911 pistol.

 

[Mongo1958]

The 1911 crowd is just as bad.

A lot of us, from the 1911 crowd, own Glocks as well as 1911s. One of 1911s that I own is even a S&W.

 

[sigp220.45]

THIS^^^^^^^^^

I couldn't have put it any better. I have tried and tried but every time I pick one up I just want to hurl either it or my lunch.

Hahahaha! That's the same way I feel about Sig P365s!

 

[Retiredguns]

I've only owned 3 Glocks - Wife's G42, Talo G43 and a Gen 5 G19. All extremely reliable. I just sold the 19 because Neither me nor my Wife can get the right grip on the darn thing. I know I am not the only person where the trigger finger lands so low on the trigger that it rubs the trigger guard and is not comfy. I replaced it with an Echelon 4.0c and the ergos are outstanding.

 

[Krogen]

Hahahaha! That's the same way I feel about Sig P365s!

Something tells me you prefer Sig's P220, eh?

I bought a brand new West German P220 .45 ACP back in the day. I still have it and it hasn't hiccuped once in all the rounds it's digested. It's accurate and reliable. I trust it completely.

However, the Glock G30 I've mentioned elsewhere is not confidence inspiring. The first 60 rounds were troublesome. I'm headed to my gun club tomorrow with different ammo and a focus on my grip to see if I can beat it into submission. To the OP's question, there's not a lot of love in my heart for my G30. Not yet anyway.

 

[sw702]

yep

I like em with Dawson sights................

 

[TwinV10]

Love? No.....Highly respect? Absolutely. Still have a M23 and a M36 Glock. Not shot very often as the .40 caliber is pricey but they have never failed me in several decades.

 

[CMudrock]

Old School - no new, now, next.

At age 65, I will degrade long before my Glock or any other ploymer-framed pistol does.

TO EACH HIS OWN, I'M 78, & have preferred metal Toys & Belongings since childhood. I own Steel Pistols almost 100 years old that work like new,
Even though set in my ways, I've begun to appreciate SA/DA actions, as I'm more comfortable keeping & carrying them chambered. I have a couple of CZ -75 clones as house guns.
I carry 9x18 Russian Makarov, or polish 9x18 P-64 (both tweaked)
They are compact, tough, 100% reliable, & accurate.
Probably Immortal as well, & bought when cheap - whats not to like !

 

[smithman 10]

Hate the Glock. Please give me one!

 

[tlawler]

I've had a few in the past. A couple G20's, a 21, 23, 27, 29, 33, maybe some others. Sold my last, a G29 a few years ago. They are utilitarian and really are work horses, just like my set of harbor freight hammers…just not as pretty as my Estwing collection

 

[SnidelyWhiplash]

 

[Retiredguns]

I recently sold my Glock 19 gen 5 and bought a Springfield Echelon 4.0c. My 19 was 100% reliable as my G43 and my Wife's G42, but neither of us could stand the grip/finger trigger placement on the 19. It isn't uncommon as I found out. My finger comes up so low on the trigger that it rubs against the guard. That and the stiff, slim blade safety will make for a sore finger. Of course it varies from person to person. The Echelon is a treat as far as ergos and trigger go.

 

[SmithNut]

Trying to catch up on this, ahh wait................ sorry I had to go pop some popcorn....... now I can sit back and enjoy the discussion......

 

[SmithNut]

Speaking about plastic in holsters....