An Article For The Glock Fanboys

[Collo Rosso]

I'm not sure about the requirements for field stripping but one of the requirements was to have interchangeable sizes with a removable chasis. Basically it was written for Sig! I'm not saying Sig had insider help just that there was no other gun that would meet those specs

The Beretta APX also has the removable chassis and yes, I thought that was a requirement. Don't know about the other entrants but it makes you wonder how the Glock got that far. Following the fair disclosure act I own and like Glocks.

 

[LVSteve]

It's obvious the latest handgun buy was a crock because they didn't revive and select the Steyr GB. Then again I might be biased. OK, OK, if it has to be polymer with a safety then bring back the original Steyr M9.

I understand that Sig and Steyr are engaged in a lawsuit regarding the modular chassis design. The Steyr M9 design had one in the late 90s.

 

[Watchdog]

But, I was just wondering, are the Glock owners (fanboys) really that upset about Glock not getting the US ARMY contract?

Hard to say.

Never know what those fanboys are thinking. I was just wondering if all those Smith & Wesson M&P fanboys are upset because S&W didn't get the Army contract.

You just never can tell.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Smith Fanboy here - if the Penrgon calls and says Boot Up! Suit Up!
Your going to the Sand Box.
Who me? I can't go!
Too Old! Too Ugly!
We are waiving the old and the ugly is not a valid disqualification.
I would go out and buy a single stack mag Glock in 9mm.
The Ugly Glock is the most reliable- it will shoot when you really need it to - handgun on the Planet!
And that's from a Smithboy!
Did I mention how much I like my Smith Revolvers?

 

[jlrhiner]

I own a couple, all .40S&W, and they really came into their own when I started riding ATV's. I mean, if you loose it, who cares?

 

[Old cop]

The only Glock I have is a Gen 3 G17 I keep for LEOSA qualification, 98.7% last month. I carried a Gen 2 G23 before I retired but liked the 17 better, especially since I no longer need a heavy caliber like the .40. My EDC is a 340PD which I also qualify with annually (85.8%). I could care less about military contracts and have tried other Glocks but did not like them much.

 

[silversnake]

Having shot both many times I find the Sig to be the better gun, at least in my hands. The trigger, grip, sights and takedown procedure are all improved over the Glock, not to mention the modular design.

I hope Glock improves some of these in the next generation (although it seems the takedown procedure is unlikely to ever change).

 

[gregintenn]

Glocks are like golf and U.T. football. It isn't the product I can't stand as much as the fans of said product. I steer clear of all of them in order to avoid the crowd that comes with it.

 

[Mister X]

Glocks are like golf and U.T. football. It isn't the product I can't stand as much as the fans of said product. I steer clear of all of them in order to avoid the crowd that comes with it.

That must severely limit your training opportunities.

 

[Arik]

Having shot both many times I find the Sig to be the better gun, at least in my hands. The trigger, grip, sights and takedown procedure are all improved over the Glock, not to mention the modular design.

I hope Glock improves some of these in the next generation (although it seems the takedown procedure is unlikely to ever change).

I looked into the 320. Everyone I saw had the M size rear panel which is a bit awkward.

I was int in the modular design until I priced all the parts. Not much more than buying another used gun.

Trigger is definitely better!

Take down. Don't know but im least concerned with that.

Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

 

[K Frame Keith]

I have completed the Glock L.E. armorers course twice over the years. As our department armorer, I attended the course to support the many members of our agency that chose to purchase Glocks as off duty firearms. I have serious experience with Glocks but have never purchased one for myself. Why? Can't really say. My agency issued HK USP's and I completed the HK armorers course twice as well. I owned one but sold it. Just didn't make the cut. Chunky and hard to conceal. If I could identify one thing that I don't like about the Glock, it is the Glock trigger "safety" and lack of a manual safety to backup that trigger. Yes, I am a 1911/BHP/3rd Gen fan. Glock fans will say that proper training will prohibit accidental discharges. The same can be said for weapons with positive manual safeties. Draw the weapon, sweep the safety off. Just my humble opinion.

 

[Arik]

Glocks are like golf and U.T. football. It isn't the product I can't stand as much as the fans of said product. I steer clear of all of them in order to avoid the crowd that comes with it.

What does one have to do with the other (guns). I own two Rugers and as far as I know I never met another Ruger owner. Same with my HK. Even all my Glocks....I only know one Glock owner. I used to frequent the 1911 forum, those guys can be worse than Glock fan boys. I got ridiculed for doing a range comparison of my Springfield TRP, S&W 4566, and Sig 220. To paraphrase.....why would I talk about those none JMB guns on a 1911 forum. Im not going to sell my 1911 because of that nor will it stop me from buying another.

Sent from my XT1650 using Tapatalk

 

[jsfricks]

But, I was just wondering, are the Glock owners (fanboys) really that upset about Glock not getting the US ARMY contract?

I wasn't aware that owning a Glock made you a "fanboy". I own two and I think they're good guns, but I also own S&W, Colt, Ruger, Browning, etc. So I'm not sure what that makes me. But I could care less that they didn't get the contract, as most owners probably feel the same. Since when did we start letting a few "fans" represent all owners? I do find it convenient that Glock is about 10 miles away and if I take one of their guns by the shop they will upgrade it for free and give you new magazines.

 

[andyo5]

I own two Glocks. I do not care even slightly that the government chose another brand. I don't take it personally, and I do not own any stock in the Glock company.

BTW: I saw a photo of the Glock entry. It was a G19 with a thumb safety in the usual location. Too bad they don't offer this variant to the general public.

 

[Watchdog]

I wasn't aware that owning a Glock made you a "fanboy".

It doesn't. I'm personally sick of the term. Far as I'm concerned, it's somewhat offensive, slightly derogatory. I've owned several Glocks and still have two. It's an okay pistol. But I'm not a "fan" of them any more than I'm a fan of my .45 Shield, and I'm damn sure nobody's "boy".

Seems like every time I see someone use the term, they're poking fun at someone or someone's choice of pistol.

There's a pistol for everyone, whether it's a Smith, Glock, Sig, Ruger, whatever. Folks who don't like Glocks, that's fine. Buy and shoot whatever you wish, but grow up and stop making fun of people who do like them.

 

[Disabled1]

Hard to say.

Never know what those fanboys are thinking. I was just wondering if all those Smith & Wesson M&P fanboys are upset because S&W didn't get the Army contract.

You just never can tell.

Is there such an animal, a S&W fanboy? Just from my readings, and the small talk at the gun ranges, Glock is the only title fanboy gun that I know of.
But, they have a very good reason to be; a Glock goes "BANG" every time the trigger is pulled (when loaded with ammo, of course).

 

[Disabled1]

Having shot both many times I find the Sig to be the better gun, at least in my hands. The trigger, grip, sights and takedown procedure are all improved over the Glock, not to mention the modular design.

I hope Glock improves some of these in the next generation (although it seems the takedown procedure is unlikely to ever change).

Man, if Glock were to change the grip ergonomics, I would be all over Glock firearms like white on rice! And, I wouldn't care if anyone called me a GLOCK FANBOY then.

 

[Walkingwolf]

If you(general) get upset because some people prefer another gun than yours, you might be a fanboy.

If you cry because your gun was not chosen for a contract, you might be a fanboy.

If every piece of clothing is trademarked from a gun manufacturer, you might be a fanboy.

If you repeat the gun manufacturers advertising, you might be a fanboy.

 

[3rdRRU_PhuBai]

I hope no good guys die and no bad guys live should a P320 not work.

 

[old tanker]

My one and only a 1st generation Glock 17 marked "MPDC" for the Metropolitan Police Department District of Columbia. Given the extreme distaste the authorities there have for guns in the hands mere citizens I can't help but hope that clown, Mayor Adrian Fenty, had to sell them to help pay Alan Gura's legal fees from the Heller case?