I don't know about the real kool ade guzzlers like Eric and Hawkfish (who is again among the missing, any one heard from him ? ) but in MY opinion Glocks are guns bought only for shooting. If you want aesthetic appeal, fine metal crafting, that sort of thing get a Ruger, S&W, or 1911. Those are the guns you will take out and fondle and admire. If you just want a reliable blaster you can forget about until you've got something to shoot, then get a Glock.