Question For Glock Owners

[cmort666]

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.

I did likewise, but simply to avoid the issue, I bought a couple of Storm Lake conventionally rifled barrels for my G19 and G22.

I never had any problems before. I have none now.

I refuse to practice with factory centerfire ammunition and can't afford to reload for handguns much with jacketed. ALL of my reloading is done with hard cast lead bullets, mostly LSWCs.

 

[MK]

No Glocks.. I've got a Swock in .40 S&W though..
Not much difference really being a clone..
They are decent tools. I use mine as a camp pistol
I don't have to baby or worry if it gets scratched.
If I ever bought a Glock, a 20 would be real tempting..
Something about a 10mm for a woods pistol appeals to me.
With the .40, I use 180 gr FMJ as a cheap buoy woods load. :/

 

[J. W.]

I bought my first Glock, a G19 about 5 years ago mostly just to see what all the fuss was about. I liked it and it entered my carry rotation along with my 1911's. When I came to my current department I was issued a gen 4 G22. The gun has grown on me and I like it quite a bit. I've been told I shoot in the top 10% of the department. I decided to standardize on Glock for the sake of consistency and manual of arms. The only non Glock I now carry is my 442.

While they don't capture my imagination like a 1911 or a classic wheelgun, I have found them to be accurate, reliable working guns with an appeal of their own.




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[Checkman]

While they don't capture my imagination like a 1911 or a classic wheelgun, I have found them to be accurate, reliable working guns with an appeal of their own.

Exactly right. My feeling as well.

 

[policerevolvercollector]

This thread was a bad influence. Yesterday i finally slipped to the dark side and picked up a Glock 30SF. I've shot few Glocks over the year and have been a little ho-hum on them. They worked but had all the charm a Craftsman hammer. You know what, sometimes a Craftsman hammer is what you need: a cheap, durable, reliable tool that will get the job done.

So, yesterday while bailing out another firearm the Glock 30SF in the case called to me. The price was right and it came home with me. Tomorrow I'll give it a shakedown at the range and hope it shoots like the other Glocks I've shot.

I do need to upgrade the stock sights and do a little research on improving the trigger. I'm thinking a set of Trijicon HD Night Sights with the orange front will be on the short list. Not sure what to do to improve the factory trigger.

Well..... this thread has cost me some money too! I just added my 6th Glock ....I couldn't pass up this Glock 38 .45 GAP w/ 100 rounds of ammo & 7 mags ( 4 nine rounders & 3 eight rounders) for $485 shipped:





and.... since all of you guys are raving about them I may have to add a Glock 19 sometime soon!! THANKS!!

 

[Squarebutt]

Also a MA resident. My FFL dealer found a pre-1998 Gen 2 Glock 19. It's one of the only hi-cap pistols one can buy in MA. Mine has been 100% reliable, but as others have said, it's a tool, not a treasure.

 

[goldenlight]

I own a Glock 19 too. Funny thing is: I've never carried it. Not once. I carry my S&W 6906. It's a MUCH better carry gun; for me anyways.

Glocks are decent guns. They are VERY reliable... well, many of the 4th gen guns aren't, but before that, most just run really well. Mine sure does.

As you said: they are REALLY easy to find accessories for. REALLY easy. Every holster company in the world, well, practically, makes a holster for the Glock 19.

You used to be able to buy magazines for them for just $20. Now, magazines are hard to find, but I did see some selling for $25.... but they were out of stock. Glock will fill the back orders from distributors and resellers soon, I'm sure.

And, they ARE easy to work on. Amazingly easy. Three pins, and everything in the frame comes out. Aftermarket parts to decrease and smooth out the trigger pull abound.

The main reason that Glocks are so popular with the LE community is simple: they are CHEAP. Glock sells them in contracts to LE for between $300 and $400. Big contracts get them REALLY cheap. Nobody else can come close to Glock's prices to LE and the military.

All that being said, I think Glocks are *****. The grip angle can only charitably called 'learning challenged'.

Carrying a Glock with a round in the chamber is LESS SAFE than carrying a 1911 cocked and UNLOCKED. Because, the 1911 has a grip safety. Everytime you read aout somebody shooting themselves, it's ALWAYS a Glock. Always.

Glocks SHOULD be safe to carry, but, people make mistakes. Everybody makes mistakes. They use poor judgement. Some are just idiots. Add this all up, and people shoot themselves, and sometimes, innocent bystanders.

This is the reason why I carry a S&W 6906, and NOT my Glock Model 19. I've NEVER managed to have a ND with a S&W pistol. I've never managed it with a Glock, either, but it's just waiting to happen. Adrenaline can make you stupid, and careless.

I don't want to shot myself, or anyone else, by accident.

I've kept my Gen 2 G19 for all the reasons listed above, but I rarely shoot it. It's just not nearly as much fun as, well, just about ANY OTHER firearm. It's WAY too much work, getting a good group out of a Glock, when it's SO EASY from well, just about any other (non polymer) gun.

 

[Kanewpadle]

I own a Glock 19 too. Funny thing is: I've never carried it. Not once. I carry my S&W 6906. It's a MUCH better carry gun; for me anyways.

Glocks are decent guns. They are VERY reliable... well, many of the 4th gen guns aren't, but before that, most just run really well. Mine sure does.

As you said: they are REALLY easy to find accessories for. REALLY easy. Every holster company in the world, well, practically, makes a holster for the Glock 19.

You used to be able to buy magazines for them for just $20. Now, magazines are hard to find, but I did see some selling for $25.... but they were out of stock. Glock will fill the back orders from distributors and resellers soon, I'm sure.

And, they ARE easy to work on. Amazingly easy. Three pins, and everything in the frame comes out. Aftermarket parts to decrease and smooth out the trigger pull abound.

The main reason that Glocks are so popular with the LE community is simple: they are CHEAP. Glock sells them in contracts to LE for between $300 and $400. Big contracts get them REALLY cheap. Nobody else can come close to Glock's prices to LE and the military.

All that being said, I think Glocks are *****. The grip angle can only charitably called 'learning challenged'.

Carrying a Glock with a round in the chamber is LESS SAFE than carrying a 1911 cocked and UNLOCKED. Because, the 1911 has a grip safety. Everytime you read aout somebody shooting themselves, it's ALWAYS a Glock. Always.

Glocks SHOULD be safe to carry, but, people make mistakes. Everybody makes mistakes. They use poor judgement. Some are just idiots. Add this all up, and people shoot themselves, and sometimes, innocent bystanders.

This is the reason why I carry a S&W 6906, and NOT my Glock Model 19. I've NEVER managed to have a ND with a S&W pistol. I've never managed it with a Glock, either, but it's just waiting to happen. Adrenaline can make you stupid, and careless.

I don't want to shot myself, or anyone else, by accident.

I've kept my Gen 2 G19 for all the reasons listed above, but I rarely shoot it. It's just not nearly as much fun as, well, just about ANY OTHER firearm. It's WAY too much work, getting a good group out of a Glock, when it's SO EASY from well, just about any other (non polymer) gun.

I agree to a point. An ND can happen with any gun. So it doesn't matter what type of gun it is. What matters is the connection from the brain to the trigger finger.

The grip angle used to bother me but not any more. And there is a very inexpensive grip adapter that changes the grip angle to more like a 1911.

 

[policerevolvercollector]

The elusive "Blue Label" Glock 19

Last week, a LGS who is the 5th largest Glock dealer in the U.S. had sold out of Glock 19s after going through 150 in FOUR days. I went back in on Thursday and they had received some more. I got mine w/ 3 15 rd. mags for the "blue label" price of $398.20. It was test fired at Glock on 06/13/2013! It is a Gen4. Finally at the right place at the right time!!

 

[Ron H.]

Why did you choose a Glock? Please, give and intelligent response other than Glock is perfection . I know better.

I ask because I just bought a G19 this past weekend. I've always respected the gun and have bought and sold several. But this one I'm keeping. Why?

With other guns like the Glock it's not quite as easy to find extra/spare parts and those parts are not as easy to change as they are the Glock.

I wanted Truglo TFO sights. The gun shop had them and installed them. I wanted a 3.5 Ghost trigger. The gun shop have one and installed it. Could have done myself and have several times. But installation was free.

Truth be told the Glock feels ok in my hands. Just ok. The XD9 and the M&P 9 feel much better. But unfortunely you can't walk into most gun shops and find parts for those guns. And before you mention the interent, I don't like to purchase things I can't hold in my hand and look at.

Is the Glock the only gun I have? Hell no! I gotta have some soul left in me!

Some may not agree and that's ok. This is just about me and my new Glock.

Sir, I bought mine for a few reasons:

* Reputation for reliability/durability
* Same trigger pull every shot
* Parts/accessories everywhere
* Relatively low cost
* Light weight
* I like "utilitarian"
* I had some 9mm ammo lying around and nothing to shoot it in

Hope this helps, and Semper Fi.

Ron H.

 

[pawncop]

Have two (2) a 21C - 45 ACP and a 32 - 357 Sig compact. I carry the 32 as my primary off duty sidearm and carried the 21C as my duty sidearm for several years.

I made the statement several years ago that a Glock does not have a soul. I stand by that.

It is all the positive features that have been listed, but I do not have the same attachment that I have with my 4506 nor my M&P 45 ACP.

 

[jughed440]

Sir, I bought mine for a few reasons:

* Reputation for reliability/durability
* Same trigger pull every shot
* Parts/accessories everywhere
* Relatively low cost
* Light weight
* I like "utilitarian"
* I had some 9mm ammo lying around and nothing to shoot it in

Hope this helps, and Semper Fi.

Ron H.

Those are very good reasons to own a Glock!!...and thank you for your service!!!!!!
They are so reliable, which is why i buy them. I never have experienced any malfunction when shooting a Glock.
The few i have are all 3rd Gens, a G19, G30 SF (kept on the nightstand), and a G20 SF...along with a Lone Wolf 40mm conversion barrel.

 

[Faulkner]

After the end times the only thing left on earth will be roaches and Glocks.

 

[samuelrp]

I love smith & wesson. But the G 19/23 is the finest concealed carry handgun you can buy. I researched for months, and knew I should get a Glock even though I didn't like the looks of it. The m & p, Xd, and others copied the Glock, but there is only one original.

 

[rwsmith]

It's.....

Common police gun, if it's good enough for them it's good enough for me.

Reliability seems to be Glock's strong suit.

NOT for looks.

 

[GKC]

Reliability seems to be Glock's strong suit.

They seem to be having some problems with the latter Gen3s and the Gen4s....BTF (brass to face) and cycling/ejection issues. The Gen4 grip fits my hand better than any other previous generation/model Glock other than the G36, but I still prefer the M&P/SD grip, and I have concerns about the current Glock reliability.

The M&P/SD pistols are extremely reliable, and since they fit my hand, they are a better choice for me.

 

[ostlund]

Purchased my G21 in a private sell (no paper) with several 13 rd magazines (which were banned at the time under Clintonista), galco leather and magazine pouches. No paper was the biggie, but I also wanted something I didn't need to worry too much about knocking around with. I love my revolvers but the G21 has a place in urban environment.

 

[Arik]

They seem to be having some problems with the latter Gen3s and the Gen4s....BTF (brass to face) and cycling/ejection issues. The Gen4 grip fits my hand better than any other previous generation/model Glock other than the G36, but I still prefer the M&P/SD grip, and I have concerns about the current Glock reliability.

The M&P/SD pistols are extremely reliable, and since they fit my hand, they are a better choice for me.

The problem was only with the 9mm. All others were not effected

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[tlay]

I use a Glock 34. I shot it in IDPA and after becoming disabled I now use it as a bedside gun and carry it from time to time. I like Glocks because they are the most like my revolvers with no safety and a long trigger pull. I also like the 17 round mags. It is one of the most accurate 9mm"s I have shot.

 

[GKC]

The problem was only with the 9mm. All others were not effected

Hmmm....maybe I'm not remembering correctly, since I don't browse Glock Talk often, but it sure seems like it was other models as well. I don't own a Glock anymore...I've tried to like them...I've had a G19, G21SF, G23, G26, G30SF, and a G36...but I've decided they just aren't for me. I do hope that whatever problems they may be having, they get sorted out...I wouldn't wish any man to have a problem with his gun.