Buying a Glock. Thoughts or feedback?

[TheHobbyist]

I am planning on buying a Glock 22 Gen 4 this week from a local at my hunting club. I have never really thought about purchasing one before but thought I should, because I have little to no experience with them and it is a good packaged deal...hardly used, 4 mags, back straps, case, holster and ammo. Seller didn't come outright and say it but I think things may be a little tight money-wise and he knew I collect...

My thought is to become acclimated to it and use it for carry on the farm and possibly concealed carry (have license...) or as a general woods and fishing gun.

Anyone own one? Thoughts on Glock?

They have a sterling reputation, but I always liked wood, bluing, and steel, but I feel that I am or have been missing out and will get it. Thanks in advance.

 

[armorer951]

Admittedly, not the prettiest girl on the block.

While I have zero experience with the model 22, my local police department has been using Glock 21's for the past 20 years or so. Frankly, I was horrified when we switched to them. A lot of water under the bridge since then......not one gun induced failure during that period of time that I'm aware of.

Love them or hate them, their reliability speaks for itself.

 

[Ματθιας]

I own a G22, an LE trade. I also own a number of others.

With a G22 you can get conversion barrels in 9mm and 357sig and have 3 in 1. You do have to use G17 9mm mags, though.

It's a good piece. I think you'll be happy with it!

 

[quikdraw67]

Glocks are the Pontiac Azteks of the gun world looks wise, but they are good, solid reliable pistols. Not my cuppa, but if it's a good deal, go for it.

 

[AppStFan]

I would say to buy it if you can get it for a reasonable price. I have owned and carried Glocks for 30 years both on duty and off duty. Glocks are not for everyone but they are generally reliable, parts are plentiful, and they are easy to work on. Some people complain about the grip angle. I have never had an issue with that.

Some people say Glocks are ugly. The Glock is a basic weapon/tool and they don't have some of the looks, ergonomics, and bells and whistles of some other pistols. With the Glock 22 you can basically have three guns in one. With the proper conversion barrels and magazines you can shoot .40 S&W, .357 Sig, and 9mm.

If you have never owned a Glock, I would say try it. You might find that you like it.

 

[K Frame Keith]

In my past life, I attended the Glock armorers school twice. I agree with Armorer951 completely. Great tools. The only repairs I ever remember making on Glocks were sight changes. Quite a few of our Officers carried Glock but I never bought one.

 

[Kanewpadle]

I you look at Glock as a utilitarian gun, you can't go wrong. Especially if you get it for a good price. IMO, Glock cannot be beat as a strictly utilitarian semi auto.

People complain that they are ugly. Compared to what?
The grip angle is wrong? That can be overcome.

If you drop it, no big deal. Scratch it, no big deal.

 

[Marshal Too Sweet]

Look at the Glock as the Craftsman tools you have in you box. Not the prettiest or the fanciest, but it works every time you need it.

 

[ContinentalOp]

Glock's solid reputation is well-earned. Very ubiquitous in the self defense world.

I had a Gen3 Glock 23. Good pistol. Shot it well. Had a couple of feeding hiccups early on, but I think I may have been limp-wristing it as it was my first polymer pistol. I'd only shot metal guns before. So something to keep an eye on when you shoot it. Locking your wrist is important. Some people, like me, can get slide bit on the back of the hand sometimes, especially if you have large hands. I believe some of the Gen4 backstraps have a beavertail tang, so that should eliminate that problem.

I tried a Glock 22, but didn't care for it. The finger grooves didn't fit my hands well. The Glock 23 fit perfectly, though. But that's a personal quirk. May or may not be an issue with you.

Some people like to get Glocks and start making changes and modifications right away. Fight that urge. Shoot your gun for a while before making any changes, and make changes that actually address some identified shortcomings. I modified my Glock 23, but they were all made to address things that helped me shoot and handle the gun better.

But yeah, it's a fine pistol. I sold my Glock 23. I prefer hammer-fired DA guns. But I'll probably add a Glock 19 at some point, just because they're so common.

Just my opinion.

 

[gdogs]

I've got two Glock 22's. One is a Gen II that I picked up surplus, had the slide milled, replaced the night sights, added a 9mm conversion barrel, and ended up dropping the entire gun into a P80 lower that allows the longer 22 slide to fit on a 23 sized grip frame. The other is Gen IV that I also picked up surplus (I think I paid $330). I just recently received the Recover Tactical brace for it, and put some rounds through it last weekend. It really changes the game for me in terms of Glocks. It is compact when folded, weighs nothing, allows for the addition of a second mag on the gun and a light. I can see this package going in the lock box in my truck.

 

[hittman77]

Many law enforcement agencies used or are still using them.

I've owned a couple of them and like 99 percent of Glocks they are insanely durable and reliable. I know a couple of LEOs personally why carried them on duty.

I would not hesitate to buy another one. They are very plentiful and reasonably priced.

 

[pawncop]

FWIW, I have three (3) Glocks, 32, 21C, 20. Have also owned a 23.

Solid handguns, the 32 is my off duty sidearm I chose to qualify after retirement from the PD.

The model 22 has been carried by a lot of officers, so I think you are OK.

 

[MyDads38]

I owned a Gen 4 22 for a short time, still have the Gen 4 17. It was a nice shooting handgun, no issues at all. These were my first ever Glocks, bought this year pre-COVID. I sold the 22 to a guy who wanted it more than I did. As far as a 40, I shot it as well/as fast as the 17. I'm a S&W fan boy (and Ruger), it's what I carried on/off duty and competed with in PPC. Only change I've made to the 17 is night sights, otherwise I bought it new and bought some extra mags/holster. If you can get it for a good price, I'd go ahead and buy. Good, solid handguns; that's saying a lot from me!

 

[storyman]

This is a picture of the drawer next to my bed, about 18" from my pillow. Glock model 22 with Streamlight M6 tactical laser and light. I don't know what else to say.

 

[stevebarracuda]

Just picked up a gen 5 MOS model 34 on saturday. IMHO the best glock yet.

 

[Rudi]

I had several Glocks over the years. Got rid of them. I just don't like a striker fired pistol. The trigger must be treated with great care. Also, they come with plastic sights. I would certainly replace them with some type of tritium sights. Just my 2 cents. If you want it and it's a good deal go for it.

 

[Muss Muggins]

Glock 22 is a solid pistol. Got ammo? If you do, great. If not, I'd be careful about venturing into a new caliber in the current shortage climate.

 

[gamboolman]

TH
ms gamboolgal and I both EDC G-26's.
We have been CCW since the mid 90's when it first became legal in Texas.
We have tried revolvers, various 1911's, and other 9mm pistol manufacturers.
Without exception - all the other pistols were not as reliable as our Glocks. And trust me, we spent alot of money on fancy pistols wanting them to reliable EDC weapons.
For us, the Glocks are best, but that's just us.
We settled on Glocks long ago as we carry for self defense.
Glocks go bang and they eat anything.
Spare Magazines & Parts are readily available if needed.

 

[mikerjf]

Remember Charles Lindbergh? Flew the Atlantic, showed pilots how to get range out of their P38's in the Pacific war, consulted all over the aviation industry?

He called his VW Beetle "the best machine I ever owned".

And that right there is what a Glock is like.

Only thing I'd add is, yes, you do want to remain aware of the trigger. Get a kydex holster, not leather. And do the $.25 trigger job (see Youtube).

 

[bummer]

40 cal and 10 mm are about the only ammo I can find at the local sporting goods store