Question For Glock Owners

[mr-mom]

Funny you should ask.... we were just talking about that last weekend. For years all I owned in the auto category were Sig, H&K, Kimber, and S&Ws. As others have said, I don't consider myself a gun snob, I just bought what I had a need for and what felt good in my hands. All are appreciated for their individual characteristics. All shoot better than me, and I did on occasion have malfunctions with each of them. After being subjected to years of ribbing by my Glock-owning shooting friends and a couple of close LEOs, I purchased a G19 in a fit of "gotta have". Well, folks, here is one more old timer that can be taught new tricks. I've found that the Glock platform fits well both in my needs and hands. Better yet, I seem to have much more consistent accuracy results from the Glocks (G19, G26 & G32), with never, never, a failure to perform in thousands of rounds. I like the commonality of the design and have no problems switching from the mid-sized G19 & G32 to the little G26. They are just plain fun to shoot, to maintain, and to own. They seem to play very well with all the other autos and revolvers in the safe.
Dave

 

[Ethang]

My first because everybody on the department I joined but the Chief carried one. That one cost me a nice Python during the Ban. The second because the department I joined issued me one and told me that was all I could carry on duty, or off duty other then a J-frame 38. If I could choose for myself it would still be a 1911 or a 4506 despite the weight and lower capacity. For now its a M&P which I cannot in spite of three years of carrying, develop a fondness for.

 

[Old TexMex]

Instead of listening to those who actually put a lot or rounds down range I listened to those who want to see themselves in the bluing.

As of now I own 2 G19s and one G17. The (2) 19s are 2nd and 3rd gen and the 17 is a early 4th gen. I prefer the 19 a little bit over the 17 and am thinking of maybe trading it for a 30.

Not everyone who dislikes or just prefers something other than a Glock "want to see themselves in the blueing".
But every Glock thread comes to that, doesn't it? they are the Honda of handguns.

 

[sgt.207]

Every Glock i have ever owned has always worked, except a recent Glock 36, which is going. For me they have been accurate and reliable.

 

[mike from st pete]

Simplicity and capacity is the reason I bought my Glock26.
Economical pricing is also a plus. That lead to a G17, G19 and G34. I did sell the 17 because that and the G34 seemed to be redundant.

 

[Wee Hooker]

wow, I had no idea Nebraska was weird about some of its gun laws... that's just nuts

To be clear, that's actually Mass. Yes, it is nuts.

 

[Wee Hooker]

WHAT !!
Glocks on the Smith and Wesson Forum ??
Next there will be Females in the Military and Law Enforcement !
Where will this end ???

It will likely end when some troll posts that Glocks are far superior to the M&P. That's why we have moderators ;-)

 

[S&W45Colt]

It will likely end when some troll posts that Glocks are far superior to the M&P. That's why we have moderators ;-)

Tell me about, as I said I have Glocks and like them, but about 15 minutes over at the Glock Forum reminds me why I despise Glock Fan Boys. They are not gun people, they're groupies.

 

[ColbyBruce]

I own several Glocks

I bought a Glock 31 .357 Sig to play with the cartridge. it was a T&E gun from a Florida sheriff department traded in at my local LE supply store. The gun was unfired, as the box and magazines were misplaced shortly after it was received. I bought it cheap, purchased two mags, took it to Glock, Inc. and had night sights installed. I used this gun to shoot 2 liter Sprite bottles full of water at 100 yards. Less than three boxes of cartridges later, my home was burglarized and it was stolen on 2/23/11. Recovered 9/11 in a home invasion, it has been in LE custody since. I handled this gun at the trial a few months ago, they were convicted of THAT home invasion, and I should get my gun back in a few months. I have arranged with my insurance company to take possession of the Glock 31.

I have since purchased or traded for four Glock 19's, two each 17's and 26's, and a 22. I purchased a BNIB 32 to replace the 31. I gave my son a 17 & 19, sold the 22 and one 19. My 19's and 26's do nightstand duty. I pop targets with the 17. The 32 is a fishing companion due to recent events on a local river. When I get the 31 back, it will be used to pop long range targets.

My son totes the G19 I gave him everywhere. He shoots targets with the G17.

Glocks are accurate, affordable, reliable, replaceable, relatively inexpensive, easy to maintain, concealable, user friendly, and hold lots af cartridges. Customer service at Glock, Inc. is flat out wonderful. The service techs are fantastic. The guards at the front gate recognize me.

That is why I own Glocks.

 

[WI357SIG]

Traded S&W 659 for Glock 17. That was in May 1991. Polymer hi cap auto pistol looked interesting.

 

[Ethang]

"......Glocks are accurate, affordable, reliable, replaceable, relatively inexpensive, easy to maintain, concealable, user friendly, and hold lots af cartridges. Customer service at Glock, Inc. is flat out wonderful. The service techs are fantastic. The guards at the front gate recognize me. .'..."


Yes they are reliable, shootable, mostly accurate and functional. I cannot bond on a personal level with my weapon if is is mostly plastic. There is a age old bond with a warrior and his personal weapon. From the broad sword to the Bowie knife to the modern handgun, a warriors weapon is personal. Some can bond to the modern plastic wondergun and it might have it's advantages over the old school.... Me I choose old school...

 

[ColbyBruce]

I have a S&W or two, and a few others. In the same size range as a Glock 19, I like the Sig P228. I shoot the P228 a bit better than my Glock 19's, but it is heavier. I also like BHP's, but gave my Mk III .40 to my son. I am not a fan of the .40 S&W cartridge.

 

[Kanewpadle]

WELL !
All these years I was a "Closet Glock Guy" fearful that if found out I would be beat up by a really big monkey and booted off the Smith and Wesson Forum.
Now I find out that there were others in the closet with me !

So it was YOU that was eating garlic last night. What was it? Garlic stuffed broccoli? Next time get yer own damn closet will ya?!

 

[Cyrano]

They say don't shoot cast bullets in Glocks as they'll cause the cartridge to fail and blow out the frame. I shoot almost nothing else. If there is catastrophe in the offing, I seem to have avoided it. I shoot 9mm and 45, not high pressure rounds; I shoot relatively soft bullets, not hard ones that encourage gas blow-by and leading; I don't shoot hundreds of rounds at any one session, and I clean after shooting. So far I haven't exsperienced the lead build-up that is said to cause problems in the Glock.

 

[Marshall 357]

I started watching Hickok45 ..he was shooting 230 yards with a Glock 23. I never shota Glock I never wanted one . But since Mr Hickok 45 also has a nice collection of Smith and Wessons and I respect his knowledge on firearms I bought a G23.. the only complaint I have with mine is it doesn't shoot 230 yards like Hickoks ...Other than that I really like it .Life is good ! Lol

 

[pineappleshooter]

GLOCCCCKKKKKK - the sound my cat makes when he coughs up a hairball! (2nd gen G17).

 

[alwslate]

I was a little bit of a slow sell on the Glock. It was first offered as the
md 17. I read a lot of the considerable coverage of the tests and
features and controversy over the x-ray detection issue. The strong
acceptance of the Glock by American police departments assured it's
future and popularity with civilian gun owners. I admired the Glock's
simplicity, durability and resistance to corrosion but I just didn't care
much for the looks and size of the 17. Then they came out with the 19
and as soon as I handled one at a gun show I was sold. I don't really
buy into the Glock perfection thing as no gun is perfect but the 19 is
just about the perfect compact handgun in my opinion. There's
something about the 19 that says "just right" to me and I think the
19 is their best model. I also have a 26 and have learned to admire
it for it's typical Glock qualities beyond it's looks. People call Glocks
ugly because they don't look like classic polished blue steel autos
and revolvers but neither do the other polymer framed autos offered
by several manufacturers today. The hideous looks of certain other
companies' offerings make the Glock 19 look almost beautiful by
comparison.

 

[loutent]

I have more SW's, SA, Colts etc than Glocks but I would never part with my 19, 23 or 27 - one of them is always at the range with me - I may be weird, but I love the Glock trigger reset. I am always looking to add to my Glock collection - not so much the 10mm or 45 ones tho. The 23 is always at my bedside.

 

[dcxplant]

I use them (19's) in my pistol classes for students.

They were affordable for a startup instructor like me to offer to students whom had not bought a pistol or revolver yet.

They are easy to shoot, fit a wide range of hands, and with 115gr ammo anyone can handle the recoil while shooting a "real" caliber. I prefer new pistol shooters to do the class with a .22, but, most want the 9mm...

Affordable, reliable, accurate, easy to use, shoots softly. Perfect for classes.

 

[Straightshooter2]

I bought a Model 22 for two reasons.

First: It was very inexpensive since it was a used LEO gun that was apparently carried by someone who was not in the field much. Hardly any wear on it inside or out. It came in the box with 3 magazines, some ammo and an armorers manual.

Second: If I have to use it at 3am or any other time 15+1 .40 caliber Speer Gold Dots should be enough to do the job. Then when the police take it in evidence and keep it for two years or whatever, I will still have my Colt!

CW