Took a trip to the darkside...Glock

[29aholic]

Actually two Glocks

The console of my 2011 Camaro barely has any room. No room for a full sized 1911 and my Sig 229 would fit just enough I could barely close the lid. The glove box is not an option as you practically have to climb into the passenger seat to get in it.

I was looking at the ultra (?) compact Glocks for my GF and decided after years of avoiding them they might be a viable option.

I ended up with a 27 for me and a 26 for her. Both brand new Gen 4's, three mags each, and the different grip adapters. We both opted for one of the beaver tail adapters.

Fired a few mags through each Saturday night and to me, they are going to take some getting used to. My groups were pretty tight, but off center. I benchrested both and they are shooting to the sights so it's me. Her gun stovepiped once and didnt lock back on an empty mag another time. I learned she was limp wristing it and when she firmed that up it ran with no problems. My 27 had no issues other than I need to learn how to shoot it.

I guess my next purchase will be a 357 Sig barrel for the 27 if they make them. I have a **** ton of ammo for one.

 

[Jeppo]

Are you up-to-date on all your vaccinations?

 

[29aholic]

Are you up-to-date on all your vaccinations?

LOL, well I HAVE been sick lately with a sinus infection.

 

[white cloud]

I am a died in the wool revolver guy. That said, I have a Glock 27. It has a lot of very nice features. The nicest feature is that it has never malfunctioned. White box, range reloads or whatever, it always fires.

 

[Jeppo]

LOL, well I HAVE been sick lately with a sinus infection.

Sell those guns and you'll soon breathe easier.

 

[29aholic]

Sell those guns and you'll soon breathe easier.

Nahh, they serve the purpose I wanted. I am not a fan of striker fired, plastic guns but there is a time and place for everything. I could have gone with a mini 1911 but would have suffered capacity. As for my GF I looked at 442's, etc. but she had a hard time with them. I think I can train her on this pretty easy...we'll see.

 

[Notary]

I also resisted Glocks, but now own 2 as well; Models 19 & 23 - Gen 4's. I also purchased the Alpha Wolf barrel for the model 23 in 357 Sig. Being new to strikers, I had the New York 1 trigger spring installed and the 3.5 lb connector. This spring/connector combination increases the trigger pull, but also smooths it out as well and gave me a greater sense of security against an AD/ND. When you compare Glock's weight, size, capacity, reliability and simplicity it is hard to beat them. With that said, I occasionally carry a Glock, but prefer my M&P Compacts that offer the same attributes and offer much better ergo's than the Glocks.

 

[loknload]

Bought a Glock 27 years ago, love it, shoots well and I'd never part with it!
I like my revolvers too!

 

[Ματθιας]

I managed to find a blue label police trade get 4 G27. It came with some mods that I liked: an extended mag release, and +2 mag bases. Those +2 bases, while adding a bit of length to the grip affecting concealability a bit. I think they make huge difference in taming the recoil in giving the pinky a place to sit instead of hanging awkwardly. I think it's worth the tradeoff.

 

[Scorpion520AZ]

When it comes to selling or trading, my J-Frame snubs and G26 are always completely OFF the table, too handy, too ez to ccw, too versatile. Congrats on two great ccw pieces.

P.S. It's only the "dark-side" when you're on the outside looking in. Welcome to the light.

 

[medic15al]

Actually two Glocks

The console of my 2011 Camaro barely has any room. No room for a full sized 1911 and my Sig 229 would fit just enough I could barely close the lid. The glove box is not an option as you practically have to climb into the passenger seat to get in it.

I was looking at the ultra (?) compact Glocks for my GF and decided after years of avoiding them they might be a viable option.

I ended up with a 27 for me and a 26 for her. Both brand new Gen 4's, three mags each, and the different grip adapters. We both opted for one of the beaver tail adapters.

Fired a few mags through each Saturday night and to me, they are going to take some getting used to. My groups were pretty tight, but off center. I benchrested both and they are shooting to the sights so it's me. Her gun stovepiped once and didnt lock back on an empty mag another time. I learned she was limp wristing it and when she firmed that up it ran with no problems. My 27 had no issues other than I need to learn how to shoot it.

I guess my next purchase will be a 357 Sig barrel for the 27 if they make them. I have a **** ton of ammo for one.

Glock makes the G33 which is a 26/27 sized 357 sig. A factory G33 barrel would be easy to obtain. I had a +1 piece extender on my for the pinky full length control. To me it was a bit or work to hold on to it without the extender. I've always favored the 26 with a +2 extender for BUG when I was policing. 12 rnds +P+ back-up to whatever I was carrying was comforting.

 

[29aholic]

One of my mags has the +2 ext. on it, but he was out of them. I will probably pick one up for the rest of the mags when he gets more in stock.

The round count holes are weird though. Left side on the back of the mag has holes for 5-9 right side is 4-8. But, 4-8 is lower on the back than 5-9. I would think it would be the other way around.

 

[TomkinsSP]

Prevailing Arms in Quincy, Illinois used to have all manner of Glop parts. With a 40 slide you can run 40/357/9 (aftermarket) barrels.

 

[mg357]

I love my s&w and my Ruger revolver's but I own.

A police trade-in second generation Glock 17 and I love it as well.

 

[yeti]

Hey if it fits the bill.. why not. Too bad the 229 you already have won't fit. Guess you HAD to buy more guns.

I'm so very tempted by some of the smoking deals on .40 turn-in 229's I see lately. Being a 40 fan is good now!

 

[29aholic]

Hey if it fits the bill.. why not. Too bad the 229 you already have won't fit. Guess you HAD to buy more guns.

I'm so very tempted by some of the smoking deals on .40 turn-in 229's I see lately. Being a 40 fan is good now!

Yeah I love my 229. It has been a tried and true companion for a LOT of miles. For my money I think the 229 is the ultimate go anywhere do anything gun. Stainless/alloy in a caliber that is proven with a 12 round capacity. It was just too big for the car. Not a lot of places in these cars to stash something, and due to my job ccw is not an option.

One good thing is the Glock will fit in my 229 holsters.

 

[Sayoc01]

I'm in Miami Fl.....go thru Miami Gardens quite often & my carry Gus(plural)
are a Glock 30s & a Kimber Revolver 3"!
Jim

 

[RobertJ.]

I am a died in the wood revolver guy. That said, I have a Glock 27. It has a lot of very nice features. The nicest feature is that it has never malfunctioned. White box, range reloads or whatever, it always fires.

They even call me "the revolver guy" at my LGS!

I still don't own a Glock, but I've never met one that I couldn't shoot. Every time I shoot one, I think, "why don't I have one of these yet?" I think it's because whenever I have a little extra cash, I always seem to find something made of steel that I want just a little bit more.

 

[Lostaro]

Same as a lot of you guys....I am a revolver guy too...but...

I have a gen 3 G17 in my truck vault w/ lots of plastic pez dispensers full of XTP's....

As much as I want to bash them...they work....always

 

[clang444]

I love that you found a reason to buy not 1, but 2 new guns.