My old friend is about to retire.....

[policerevolvercollector]

My agency is switching duty pistols later this month. We are getting the Glock 30S .45acp. It is a good choice and I must admit that I had a small role in the selection.

That leaves my 2nd Generation Glock 22 .40S&W headed to the dealer to be swapped for the new guns. I couldnt bear the thought of her riding with anyone else. So, I'll buy her from the dealer during the transition. The dealer offers this option. It was made in 1997 and was a "hand-me-down" a few times over when I got it three years ago. It started life with another agency who sold them them to us when they went to the full size Glock 21 .45.

The Glock 22 is basically (IMHO) the standard for service pistols today. It took a great deal of unlearning & relearning shooting techniques to overcome my initial prejudices against the gun. Now, I own several other Glocks and prefer it to all other platforms out there. I'm truly a convert. Describing the Glock as even remotely pretty would be a gross overstatement. Let's face it. "Sleek" isn't a word that pops into your mind when picturing a Glock. This was one of the fundamental prejudices that I had to get over. When it occurred to me that the way it looks should not be a factor in a tool that I was using to protect myself with, my opinion began to change and I became more willing to focus on learning how to shoot it well.

There is absolutely nothing "slow & weak" about the .40 either. Starting in the mid '90s, several police departments in my general area adopted the .40 S&W round in various makes/models of duty weapons. I can recollect at least a dozen incidents in which the .40 performed very well. The 180 gr. Winchester Rangers are very reliable. In some of these cases, I actually knew the people involved.

Well, the old girl can retire to my safe and will probably see some range (& maybe even some carry) time once & a while.

Thanks for permitting me to drone on....

Best,
Charles

P.S.,

I just bought a Glock 31 and have the 32 & 33 also!

I do love the .357 Sig round!

 

[A10]

Well, one of you made it through.....you next?

Nothin wrong with a .40 Glock, carried one for years.

 

[scooter123]

To bad the Glock 41 was late to the party, I've looked at one in a local gun shop and it's the one Glock that I am actually tempted to pick up. As for why, it's a Long Slide and features a slide and frame about the same thickness as a 1911. As a result it's a Glock that is comfortable inside the waistband and with the right rig rather easy to conceal.

 

[ColbyBruce]

I never warmed up to my Glock 22 and sold it. That said, it was a comfort to tote hiking with fifteen rounds of 180 grain ammo stacked in it.

I wish Hall county would release my Glock 31. I bought a 32 to replace it. I have a second 31, NIB, sitting in the safe for my son.

Be safe.

 

[Arik]

Interesting choice for a new duty pistol. I'd expect the 30 to be more of a back up/compact pistol than a duty pistol. I've even been looking at one for a conceal carry piece.

My township just switched from the Sig 2340 (Sig Pro 40s&w) to the Glock 22. All their Sigs are now for sale at my lgs.

I used to not like Glocks either. Not because of their looks, that never bothered me, but because when asked what gun should I buy I was always told "just get a Glock". It was kinda like fighting the establishment. When I finally got one I was kicking myself for not getting one sooner. I never thought it was ugly. It had straight lines, clean looking, I never saw a problem with that, plus I never understood the fascination of buying something for self defense based on looks. It's not like I was shopping for artwork to decorate my house.

Since buying my first Glock 19 5 years ago it has been my daily carry all year round

 

[Jessie]

I agree with your thoughts on the pistol. I would add the further benefit of having a 9mm and .357 Sig barrel with the G22 makes it very versatile.

 

[ColbyBruce]

Is a local company getting your trades? If so, can you share the name?

 

[policerevolvercollector]

Interesting choice for a new duty pistol. I'd expect the 30 to be more of a back up/compact pistol than a duty pistol. I've even been looking at one for a conceal carry piece.

My township just switched from the Sig 2340 (Sig Pro 40s&w) to the Glock 22. All their Sigs are now for sale at my lgs.

I used to not like Glocks either. Not because of their looks, that never bothered me, but because when asked what gun should I buy I was always told "just get a Glock". It was kinda like fighting the establishment. When I finally got one I was kicking myself for not getting one sooner. I never thought it was ugly. It had straight lines, kleenex looking, I never saw a problem with that, plus I never understood the fascination of buying something for self defense based on looks. It's not like I was shopping for artwork to decorate my house.

Since buying my first Glock 19 5 years ago it has been my daily carry all year round

I'm in plainclothes. So, the G30S should be a perfect fit.

 

[Old Corp]

I know it's not shared by everyone, but for me, there's a strange affinity for a firearm/tool that I have literally LIVED with for thousands of days, evenings and night shifts, drawn many times as I went into harm's way, and even saved my bacon.
It's hard to let go and know it's going off to resold nowhere.
That's why, as my department progressed through the M66, the M1076 and lastly the M4566, I acquired each to keep.
The 4566 was given to me at retirement, never use it, but can't let go of it quite yet.
Good for you keeping your G22.

 

[Autococker07]

That's great! I think LEO should always be given option on their service weapon(s), as long as otherwise legal. I would have kept several of my air force issued firearms (especially my M15) If I had the chance, and would have happily paid retail to replace the inventory with a new unit.

I also have a G22 that I bought off an AF cop in the early 90's.... I love the gun, but eventually found I preferred the "slower" recoil of the 45. I still have the G22 and its not going anywhere, however....

 

[policerevolvercollector]

I know it's not shared by everyone, but for me, there's a strange affinity for a firearm/tool that I have literally LIVED with for thousands of days, evenings and night shifts, drawn many times as I went into harm's way, and even saved my bacon.
It's hard to let go and know it's going off to resold nowhere.
That's why, as my department progressed through the M66, the M1076 and lastly the M4566, I acquired each to keep.
The 4566 was given to me at retirement, never use it, but can't let go of it quite yet.
Good for you keeping your G22.

Well said!

 

[pawncop]

I so relate to what Old Cop posted. My S&W 4506 is that sidearm I treasure as it was more than my sidearm. It was drawn in the line of duty to protect. It performed well on more than one occasion. It was never fired in the line of duty but came very close more than once.

I am also dependent on the Glock model 32 as my primary off duty sidearm. Recently qualified with it and a new friend, a S&W model 36 that is a bit rough in the appearance venue but a rock solid revolver I will carry as back up now.