michael thornton
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i have a g 17 and realy like it, its never been in the house, it stays in the truck 24/7, never owned a sig, but would like to get a 220
NonSmith question:Glock 17 or Sig 226, which would you choose?
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cmort666
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In a Glock 22, the light weight is definitely a factor. They have pretty substantial muzzle whip, especially with 180gr. bullets.
On the other hand, you should experience ZERO problems with the Glock 17. A few years ago, I had to choose between a Glock 19 and a Glock 23 as a CCW gun. I like the additional power of the .40 S&W cartridge, but based on the muzzle whip of my Glock 22, I doubted that it'd be better in a lighter, smaller gun. I chose the Glock 19, and couldn't have been happier. It's VERY controllable, especially with the Winchester White Box 147gr. JHPs that I carry in all of my 9mm handguns.
Our dept. adopted the Sig 226 & 229 when we changed over from S&W 66's. Upon retirement we are given our duty weapon, and I still shoot it occasionally. The 226 is accurate and handles well. I've only handled a Glock once and did not like it at all.
I get a kick out of the "it doesn't fit me or feel good" crowd. I must admit that I was one for a long time.
Guns are tools and we can usually master our tools if we quit whining long enough to try. While my dislike for glock and my glocklessness lasted until a year or so back just pre election I now am up to three...
I bought my first for the magazine costs which were <.20 vs the 35> for the competition in the large capacity 9mm out there. After shooting the G17 for a bit and finding it not to be zenlike it was extremely functional.
Feel light? put the full mag in it...
Would I want one for my only gun? if I did not need a bullseye gun or defense from some big critters it could suffice...
I actually want to get a few more one being a G20 for woodswork where light and soulless functionality are great qualities. I sure don't feel so bad banging my glocks around verses my sigs,smiths or colts
I was even planning on sanding off the finger grooves that don't line up for my giant hands but find shooting the guns easy enough- as I said not necessarily zen like but functional and sufficient.
I also will not feel as bad loosing one of my glocks to evidence for even a just use of the tool vs a likely panic if I were to use a Smith 29 or a pre 70 Gold cup
I have a plenty to choose from and ya will be as likely to find a G19 or G26 ridin with me for general use or as now sittin on the desk as I type.
I really like my sigs colts smiths etc but the ugly stepchild no one seems to love has earned a place in my toolchest... especially since Ohio got ccw and I realized that dropping,dinging andwearing the finish on a smith hurts- a glock not so much
Guns are tools and we can usually master our tools if we quit whining long enough to try. While my dislike for glock and my glocklessness lasted until a year or so back just pre election I now am up to three...
I bought my first for the magazine costs which were <.20 vs the 35> for the competition in the large capacity 9mm out there. After shooting the G17 for a bit and finding it not to be zenlike it was extremely functional.
Feel light? put the full mag in it...
Would I want one for my only gun? if I did not need a bullseye gun or defense from some big critters it could suffice...
I actually want to get a few more one being a G20 for woodswork where light and soulless functionality are great qualities. I sure don't feel so bad banging my glocks around verses my sigs,smiths or colts
I was even planning on sanding off the finger grooves that don't line up for my giant hands but find shooting the guns easy enough- as I said not necessarily zen like but functional and sufficient.
I also will not feel as bad loosing one of my glocks to evidence for even a just use of the tool vs a likely panic if I were to use a Smith 29 or a pre 70 Gold cup
I have a plenty to choose from and ya will be as likely to find a G19 or G26 ridin with me for general use or as now sittin on the desk as I type.
I really like my sigs colts smiths etc but the ugly stepchild no one seems to love has earned a place in my toolchest... especially since Ohio got ccw and I realized that dropping,dinging andwearing the finish on a smith hurts- a glock not so much
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