Maximumbob54
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30 doublestack or 36 singlestack?
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30 doublestack or 36 singlestack?
Evil Dog
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Never cared for plastic guns.... none of the above for me.
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I picked the 19.
The only 9mm I have are GLOCK -- Gen2 17 and Gen3 19. I've put tens of thousands of rounds through the 17 (mostly my reloads) over the past 20+ years and have nothing to gripe about. The 19 is a glovebox gun and isn't used so much. In general, I prefer the size of the 19 over the 17. As far as the 22 & 23 I really have never thought much of the .40, but I have no experience with either.
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The only 9mm I have are GLOCK -- Gen2 17 and Gen3 19. I've put tens of thousands of rounds through the 17 (mostly my reloads) over the past 20+ years and have nothing to gripe about. The 19 is a glovebox gun and isn't used so much. In general, I prefer the size of the 19 over the 17. As far as the 22 & 23 I really have never thought much of the .40, but I have no experience with either.
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Of the guns listed, I voted for the Glock 19.
I have a Glock 23. I like it. It has some definite snap during recoil, but it's not something I would consider uncontrollable. I can get good hits quickly. But with 20/20 hindsight I probably would've gotten the 19 as it's lesser recoil would give me quicker follow-up shots with no significant difference in stopping power. I've read that 9mm practice ammo is cheaper than .40S&W, but I haven't compared prices myself.
I completely disregarded the full-size Glock 22. I tried one once and it did not feel as good in the hand as the compact Glocks. I think the finger grooves are spread out a little further on the full-size guns than on the compact guns; my hands are on the medium-smallish side and the compact Glock's finger grooves fit me better.
I have a Glock 23. I like it. It has some definite snap during recoil, but it's not something I would consider uncontrollable. I can get good hits quickly. But with 20/20 hindsight I probably would've gotten the 19 as it's lesser recoil would give me quicker follow-up shots with no significant difference in stopping power. I've read that 9mm practice ammo is cheaper than .40S&W, but I haven't compared prices myself.
I completely disregarded the full-size Glock 22. I tried one once and it did not feel as good in the hand as the compact Glocks. I think the finger grooves are spread out a little further on the full-size guns than on the compact guns; my hands are on the medium-smallish side and the compact Glock's finger grooves fit me better.
hberttmank
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I have Glocks and like them, but my favorite was not in the poll. I like the 34 best followed closely by the 17.
Knightrider03m
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If your going to go with a glock I would go with the G19
The 19 and 23 are basically the same size, so really a preference for one over the other comes down to the 9mm v. .40. I've handled a few of the 23's; they are a good compromise between the full size and the subcompacts. Either are fine.
The 22 is the full size model in .40. I have this model in 2nd and 3rd generation (department issued that I purchased when available); also a Model 27 that I carried for a backup. Easy to shoot, accurate, dependable, durable.
They fulfill my needs in a centerfire semi-auto.
The 22 is the full size model in .40. I have this model in 2nd and 3rd generation (department issued that I purchased when available); also a Model 27 that I carried for a backup. Easy to shoot, accurate, dependable, durable.
They fulfill my needs in a centerfire semi-auto.
straightshooter1
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I bought one of the first 17s to hit this area. I hated it. Just couldn't get used to shooting it, though it shot "OK." Went to a 19, same thing. A 22, then a 23, a 21 and so on.
I've had every single model Glock imports except the 45 GAP models. Had several of them several times
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About 15 years ago, I started to get serious about shooting the Glock and found it was very accurate, carried well, but a bit big for a guy who loves lightweight J-Frames, and, I really could shoot it well.
Have used a 35 for competition and did "OK" with it.
Now I am down to one, a 19 and it is the only 9mm I have. I love it, wouldn't part with it and use it as the Bedroom HD gun.
Took a while to fall in love with them and, in retrospect, I think it was the plastic and looks that turned me off and translated into lack of really good shooting.
Now, I like the looks and all business aspect of Glocks and wouldn't be without mine.
Bob
I've had every single model Glock imports except the 45 GAP models. Had several of them several times
.About 15 years ago, I started to get serious about shooting the Glock and found it was very accurate, carried well, but a bit big for a guy who loves lightweight J-Frames, and, I really could shoot it well.
Have used a 35 for competition and did "OK" with it.
Now I am down to one, a 19 and it is the only 9mm I have. I love it, wouldn't part with it and use it as the Bedroom HD gun.
Took a while to fall in love with them and, in retrospect, I think it was the plastic and looks that turned me off and translated into lack of really good shooting.
Now, I like the looks and all business aspect of Glocks and wouldn't be without mine.
Bob
m657
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I've had a bunchaGlocks over the years.
While they remain as ugly as ever, I've grown rather fond of their various advantages.
In tactical tupperware, I prefer the G34 for a host of reasons.
But I *really* prefer S&W revolvers despite their disadvantages in some of the rangegamer scenarios.
While they remain as ugly as ever, I've grown rather fond of their various advantages.
In tactical tupperware, I prefer the G34 for a host of reasons.
But I *really* prefer S&W revolvers despite their disadvantages in some of the rangegamer scenarios.
sigp220.45
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I voted Glock 23, since it's closest to my only Glock, a 27.
I was a Glock hater until I got one. I remember picking up a Glock 17 in 1984 at a gunshow in Sacramento. I told my buddy "these will never catch on."
When the baby Glocks came out I got my Model 27 to replace my Chief's Special as a backup and off-duty gun. I've never regretted it.
My little Glock has never jammed, and is accurate beyond reason. As for the inevitable "no soul" comment - maybe yours doesn't, but mine does.
Once my partner and I were looking for a guy who had fugitated to New Orleans after shooting a school principal in Detroit. We didn't have a good address for him, and were rolling by a possible hangout when we saw him sitting on a porch with some thug pals. He saw us, too - a white guy and a black guy in a Taurus SHO with blackwalls. There was just enough time to hop out and poke that little Glock in his face. He got big-eyed and stopped his reach for a Taurus .44 Special under a copy of the Times-Picayune.
Yep, mine has soul.........
I was a Glock hater until I got one. I remember picking up a Glock 17 in 1984 at a gunshow in Sacramento. I told my buddy "these will never catch on."
When the baby Glocks came out I got my Model 27 to replace my Chief's Special as a backup and off-duty gun. I've never regretted it.
My little Glock has never jammed, and is accurate beyond reason. As for the inevitable "no soul" comment - maybe yours doesn't, but mine does.
Once my partner and I were looking for a guy who had fugitated to New Orleans after shooting a school principal in Detroit. We didn't have a good address for him, and were rolling by a possible hangout when we saw him sitting on a porch with some thug pals. He saw us, too - a white guy and a black guy in a Taurus SHO with blackwalls. There was just enough time to hop out and poke that little Glock in his face. He got big-eyed and stopped his reach for a Taurus .44 Special under a copy of the Times-Picayune.
Yep, mine has soul.........
Now that I have come out of the closet:
I own all three but prefer the Model 23 over the Model 19 because of the caliber (.40 verus 9mm).
I find the mid-size better balanced than the Model 17/22.
I CCW a Model 27 as I seen to shoot better than the Model 26/19/23.
The first Glock I saw/handled was a Model 21 in 1990. I was totally impressived by a 13 shot .45acp with night sights service weapon. I was carrying a six shot .45acp revolver at the time.
Jimmy
I own all three but prefer the Model 23 over the Model 19 because of the caliber (.40 verus 9mm).
I find the mid-size better balanced than the Model 17/22.
I CCW a Model 27 as I seen to shoot better than the Model 26/19/23.
The first Glock I saw/handled was a Model 21 in 1990. I was totally impressived by a 13 shot .45acp with night sights service weapon. I was carrying a six shot .45acp revolver at the time.
Jimmy
Dennis The B
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I've fired and...
...handled several Glocks, and I used to own a Glock 27.
The only problem is they seem almost too generic.
My 27 never failed to fire, never failed to extract/eject.
I just never felt that it was "my gun". Same feeling I got with a HK mid-size in .40 S&W.
I've always felt my 1911's were part of me, along with my revolvers.
...handled several Glocks, and I used to own a Glock 27.
The only problem is they seem almost too generic.
My 27 never failed to fire, never failed to extract/eject.
I just never felt that it was "my gun". Same feeling I got with a HK mid-size in .40 S&W.
I've always felt my 1911's were part of me, along with my revolvers.
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Babalooie
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So far, the vote is going as I expected. As previously mentioned, I have zero experience with Glocks. Last week, I did handle a G19 in the shop. It didn't feel bad. I'm still partial to Smiths and will probably die feeling the same.
One point that was brought up made a lot of sense. If I had to use a gun to defend myself, I wouldn't mind if the cops confiscated a Glock. I'd feel pretty bad about losing a S&W. Guess that's the best reason for having a piece of Tupperware next to the bed.
One point that was brought up made a lot of sense. If I had to use a gun to defend myself, I wouldn't mind if the cops confiscated a Glock. I'd feel pretty bad about losing a S&W. Guess that's the best reason for having a piece of Tupperware next to the bed.
labworm
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Old school? Bite your tongue.
We just resist change.I know it is a very fine firearm and a few of my friends own them, but the trigger is what scares me, a semi with a safety or a revolver, that's all I want.
I do like the 26 which isn't listed but will never own one.
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cmort666
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Get a Glock 23 and an extra 9x19mm barrel for it. That's what I wish I'd done, although I really like my Glock 19. I recommended this to a friend and he's been very happy with that arrangement.
Joe in SC
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I have a Glock 23. Nite sites and 31/2# trigger. Stone reliable. Enough rounds on tap to handle an overwhelming situation if it arises. It is accurate enough and recoils very little considering it's weight and the speed and weight of the projectile. It instills confidence with it's reliability and the rounds (40 S&W) effectivness. Conceals easily IWB and isn't fussy about being cleaned. What more could you ask for?
I have a G27, G23 and G22. Bought them in the mid '90s in that order. The G22 was my car gun for years, it lived there in sweltering summer heat and sub-zero winter cold. The G27 is my most carried summer gun and the G23 is what I most have on when wearing a sweatshirt. Of the three I own I like the G23 best. It's small enough to easily conceal, good barrel length/sight radius and holds 14 rounds of 40 S&W. When I carry any of them my spare mags are always 15 round ones from the G22. This is one of the Glock advantages, the longer mags work in the shorter guns.
I also agree they're ugly, but who cares? Mine have been scuffed up from hard use, it doesn't bother me at all. It would if it were one of my revolvers, but these are simply tools to me, and all my tools show marks from use. If any of them were lost, stolen or taken after a shooting by LE they could easily be replaced for under $500.
So, I vote for the G23, but I like all three of mine....for different reasons.
Jim
I also agree they're ugly, but who cares? Mine have been scuffed up from hard use, it doesn't bother me at all. It would if it were one of my revolvers, but these are simply tools to me, and all my tools show marks from use. If any of them were lost, stolen or taken after a shooting by LE they could easily be replaced for under $500.
So, I vote for the G23, but I like all three of mine....for different reasons.
Jim
I have owned virtually every model Glock over the years and still own a few. They work well. They work as designed. They are not the end all gun.
They are ugly. They do not fit the hand well when aligned with the wrist.
A conventional name brand gun looks better, works as well, last just as long, holds it's resale value better ( bought a Glock 22 with three mags last week for $275 in great shape compared to a S&W model 29 I bought a month ago for $850, which is more than it cost new) and a conventional gun has more buyer appeal.
They are ugly. They do not fit the hand well when aligned with the wrist.
A conventional name brand gun looks better, works as well, last just as long, holds it's resale value better ( bought a Glock 22 with three mags last week for $275 in great shape compared to a S&W model 29 I bought a month ago for $850, which is more than it cost new) and a conventional gun has more buyer appeal.
Owned a 23, 27 and 21 sold em' all.
