My Last 3 Were S&W -- Back to the Dark Side Today...

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My last handgun purchases have been a Shield 9, a gently used model 19-5, and a second 642-1... That is until today.

The local police supply shop is having their annual GLOCK Days this week and their discounted "blue label" gun prices are $20 cheaper than normal with a free hat and range bag thrown in for grins.

I couldn't pass up the chance to get another one of these black polymer wonders. Test fire date: 1 March 2014.

My next purchase will be another J frame to make up for it... Promise!

Edmo

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Gotta admit the GEN4 G17 is pretty nice, just don't get a rusty one like I did. I stick to Glocks made before 2009, preferably pre-2005 if I can help it. The late 1990's-early 2000's were very good times for Glocks, even better if you had squirreled away hi-cap mags. Thank God there was a sunset provision in that damn ban. Next time there won't be.
 
I think it's funny that when lgs have a sale on glocks, they always have free stuff when you buy it. I'm not a fan of Glock. I wouldn't buy one if the gave me a free car. Jus sayin. Don't scald me. My opinion.
 
Edmo said:
It is kinda like revolvers, I've found you can't just have one...

Edmo
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I've found you can have just one......and never carry it or shoot it. I have a 2nd gen 19 that I've had since new, but I never shoot it and it's just too thick and bulky to carry.

No thanks, I'll stick to my Shield, 3rd Gen or 642 for carry and my 1911s for my range kings.
 
AR-Getsome said:
I think it's funny that when lgs have a sale on glocks, they always have free stuff when you buy it. I'm not a fan of Glock. I wouldn't buy one if the gave me a free car. Jus sayin. Don't scald me. My opinion.
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I was not much of a fan myself, but I bought a used Glock 31 in late 2010 just to play with the .357 SIG cartridge. I live 35 miles from Glock, Inc. in Smyrna, GA so I took the pistol in for service. The service and upgrades are free. Glock's customer service is superb. I have since bought or traded for ten other Glock pistols. Each one went back for free service though I do pay to swap out the sights.

The gen. II Glock 17 I gave my son had a total of 29 parts, including the frame, replaced for free.

I sold a 19 & 22, gave my son a 17 & 19, still own two 19's & 26's, a 17, 31, & 32. A Glock is a tool. I would not carry a nice S&W all day in the rain but would not hesitate to carry a Glock all week in the rain.

Not to mention LE trade-ins can be found dirt cheap.
 
I cut my (pistol teeth on a Gen 2 Glock 17, best trigger I've ever felt! Still my favorite handgun. I wanted a 19 Gen 4 for the slimmer grip...worst trigger I've ever felt! :( Sorry I bought the gen 4.
 
The G19 is a fine pistol. Not appreciably larger than a J frame, yet holds three times as many rounds in the magazine.

That said, I still like the Gen 3 models. The features of the Gen 4 are not of importance to me.

I do wish, however, that ALL Glocks (as well as all S&Ws, SIGs, etc.) all came with THREE magazines.
 

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Glock rules.
Having said that I own EIGHT (8) M&Ps
Shield 9 and 40 Compact 9 and 40 Full size 9 and 40 and the M&P 45 and 45c.

I do switch my EDC often between the Glock and M&Ps. As i type this my 40c is riding in a PJ Holster IWB with a spare 15 round mag. Stuffed with the Winchester 165 grain SXT, Great Great set up (my opinion) for Mag capacity concealibility and power.
On my Full size 40 I had the grip chopped to accept the 10 round magazine, (can still take the 15). This gives me the benefit of a full size frame and barrel for better velocity/energy longer sight radius and slightly more accurate and slightly more recoil management.
AND it gives me the concealibility of a compact grip Check out Business End Customs he does great work

1sg
 
Brucenterry said:
I cut my (pistol teeth on a Gen 2 Glock 17, best trigger I've ever felt! Still my favorite handgun. I wanted a 19 Gen 4 for the slimmer grip...worst trigger I've ever felt! :( Sorry I bought the gen 4.
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Agreed. I have a couple of models, one 3rd gen, and a 4th gen G19. Loved the trigger on the 3rd gen, but crazy creep on the 4th gen. Taking it to my local smith who does good work, in the hope of salvaging the situation with factory trigger.

As to why this is on a SW forum, I'd say that until S&W offer a comparable model to the G19/23/32, I'm with Glock. Open to options, but the M&P line seem to have compromises on each end.
 
If you are going to buy a brick at least you bought the 19. :p
In my opinion the handiest of all Glocks but after holding a M&P the first time never again will I ever own one... Just ragging on you in good fun.
 
I love my S&W M&P Pro 9 with 5" barrel, a month ago I bought a new G19 gen 4 and have 300 rounds thru it now. I haven't decided if I prefer one over the other just yet, but the G19 is a sweet shooter and I will no drought add another Glock or two in time.
 
Well, congrats on the purchase of a gun you liked - but I'm not a Glock fan. I do have an M&P 9, a Shield, & a little KelTec P32 - but all in all, I'm really a revolver & 1911 guy. Love those metal guns that won't melt so easily...:D
 
shawn mccarver said:
The G19 is a fine pistol. Not appreciably larger than a J frame, yet holds three times as many rounds in the magazine.
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I certainly wouldn't want to carry that G19 in my pocket. Put the whole package together (width, weight etc) and it is appreciably bulkier.
 
Never really been a fan. That being said, any gun purchase is a good purchase. Congrats.
 
Owning the M&P 9FS & compact, 45FS, mid, & compact, 40FS & compact and a Shield 9mm for the last few years has given me the ability to make an informed choice. It's a choice that fits me & my purposes.

I now have the 40FS with a factory 9mm barrel, APEX FSS and CT grip laser living on my bedside table. It is configured for the 40 S&W.

My 40 compact also has the Apex FSS, CT grip laser and a factory 9mm barrel. Configured for 40 S&W it is part of my EDC rotation. Configured in 9mm, my wife uses it.

Those are all that is left of my M&P collection.

My M&P 45 pistols have been replaced by a single Glock 30SF. It has a 3.5 connector, 6 lb trigger spring, and an extended slide lock for easier takedown. It shares EDC duties with the above 40c.

My G30SF is the softest shooting 45ACP I've ever used. I'm able to wrap a finger around that ugly trigger guard and shoot 'minute of badguy' very quickly all day long. 100 rounds at 7 yards leaves just a 2" hole if I don't jerk the trigger. When I jerk there will be 3 or 4 individual 45 size holes close by the big hole.

In my opinion, both Glock & S&W produce an excellent product. I'm not a Glock 'fanboy' nor am I a S&W 'fanboy'; just a fan of what works for me.
 
mtnwinds said:
My G30SF is the softest shooting 45ACP I've ever used. I'm able to wrap a finger around that ugly trigger guard and shoot 'minute of badguy' very quickly all day long. 100 rounds at 7 yards leaves just a 2" hole if I don't jerk the trigger. When I jerk there will be 3 or 4 individual 45 size holes close by the big hole.
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Funny we're talking about Glocks (positively!) on a S&W forum. Just shows what a great group of mature adults frequent this forum. The Glock 30 is tied with the G17 as possibly my favorite Glock. It is a laser beam, perhaps because of that short, thick barrel. It can outshoot a full-sized G21 most of the time. I have a S&W 4513 Tactical non-rail with the six-round mag and cut-out grip frame that I am madly in love with. Unfortunately the gun does not love me, my G30 blows it out of the water in the accuracy department. Two inch groups at 25 yards with the G30 are easy, the 4513 patterns like a shotgun at that distance, and low to boot. But the 4513 sure looks great, the G30 is short, fat, and ugly. :rolleyes:
 
I agree, my G30 is the best shooting 45 ACP handgun I've got. That includes several 1911s.

Edmo
 
I bought a Glock Model 19, manly out of curiosity. They are well made and extremely reliable. Their big claim to fame is being cheap to manufacture, so they can underbid on police and other LE contracts.

I've never cared for the grip angle, but it's not a deal breaker.

They are capable of very decent accuracy, one you master the long heavy trigger.

They are fairly nice guns, but lack the elegance of the all metal 3 gen. S&W semiautos. By a LOT, IMHO.
 
My identical-twin brother (deceased) was a deputy sheriff. He positively adored revolvers and the 1911. But alas... his dept. carried 3gen. S&W's, which he did not love. The dept. went to Glocks... which he... loved. He could really put on a show with one. As far as he was concerned, the G-20 was the ultimate duty pistol. I wouldn't disagree. For most of one summer I shot a G-22 hard. I put a little over 3,000 rounds through that pistol. In function and on target accuracy it was simply perfect in every respect. W/ 180 gr. ammo it was sighted dead on w/ POI equaling POA at 15 yds. Out to 25 yds. hits were very easy to obtain. Only reason I don't now have it is I saw a 15-3 at a LGS. I traded the G-22 w/ a 100 rd. box of WWB .40 S&W ammo and $80 for the 15-3 and a RIA 1911-A1. The store owner was happy. I was thrilled. Still have the 15 and RIA. Don't plan to let them go. Sooner or later, I will find another Glock... probably a G-34. I've owned and used a total of four Glocks. Without exception that have all been excellent pistols. JMHO. Sincerely. brucev.
 
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Glocks also make wonderful trading stock! It amazes me how many of the younger crowd would prefer on to a nice older Smith.....
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I have two Glock 19s, I'm beginning to think I need a Glock 17 too....I'm 80.
 
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