Glock Anyone?

[HAWKFISH]

I am curious of the views of other "gunminds" here. I am a HUGE Glock fan. It seems to me that most pistol packers either absolutely love them or they absolutely hate them. I currently own a G27, G23, and a G34. I have or have owned Springfield XD's, Smith & Wesson M&P's (nex best thing I have found to a Glock), and Ruger P's. All of which I considered good guns (I love all kinds). However, for me the Glock feels better, shoots better, and zero problems as compared to the others. I carry ccw with my Glocks all the time, as I have for years. I trust Glock. I have outshot many other kinds of weapons including some H&K's and Sigs. So pound for pound for their price range especially.. I don't understand why there are many people out there that hate them so. My first thought is why? I know to each and their own. And that is cool. I am just curious I guess and wanted to hear from other people that don't like Glock's, as to exactly why.   

[ponyexpress]

I don't hate Glocks, I use a G19 as a carry piece, but I think what irritates so many other gun owners is that some people who have Glocks have "drunk the Kool-Aide" and insist that Glocks are "prefect". Personally, I believe that no such gun exists. Any mechanical item is a series of compromises.

Glock owners seem to like to crow about how much abuse theirs guns can take. I'm not really sure what the point of freezing your gun in a block of ice is. Another sore point is that Glock won't admit they've had to correct problems. Glock never has recalls, they have "product upgrades".

Anyway, Glocks are good guns and as long as my gun does what it is suppose to, I could care less what anyone else thinks.

[SlickRob]

I don't hate Glocks either.  Just not my preferred gun.  I have a 17, mostly because I think everyone should have a 9mm Glock.

My preferred gun is the 1911. It just fits me.  And I love my XD's   And have had good luck with the M&P's.  But with a Glock I really have to WORK at it. Not that that  is a bad thing.

I took a kid, 20 year old, shooting a few months ago.  He had not shot anything other than a .22 rifle before.  He shot 1911, XD, .38 revolver, and did fine.  But with the Glock he was awesome. If there's such a thing as a natural Glock shooter, he was it.  Point is, it just "fits" some people, not me.

My only issue with Glocks is the cult that has built up around them.   I have been to a couple of the GSSF matches.  My Glock hat came the day after my first match, so I happened to be wearing a Walther hat.  I caught so much crap for that.  Sheeesh!

[jaybet]

I don't own a Glock...probably will someday but it's not high on the list. The reason is that to me, the Glocks are like the old Dodge Polara...sturdy, reliable, lean, and mean, with no frills and not a lot of style. NOT a cadillac, NOT a mustang. White bread. Spaghetti with salt and butter.

I hope that doesn't insult anyone's sensibilities but that's just the way it seems to me. Having said that though, they have a tremendous track record of service. So once again it boils down to "whatever floats your boat".

[Sheepdog]

 I like my Glock 37.  It fits my hand well, and makes it pretty easy to stay on target. The next time I will probably NOT buy a 45 GAP caliber. however, since the ammo is 'not as easy to find" as 45 ACP.

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[2HOW]

I had a g22 for 17 years until I sold it and got a pt 140, absolutly great gun ,never had a problem, not as accurate as I am , what I mean is my pistols I have are better than me , the Glock was not. Plus Glocks have had more Kabooms than any other pistol. bUT IF YOU WANT TO TREAT YOUR PISTOL LIKE YOUR LAWN MOWER, GET A GLOCK.  http://www.thegunzone.com/glock/glock-kb-faq.html

[wrhall]

I'm  neither  a Glock  lover  or  hater but  I do  have  an  opinion  about  them. On  the plus  side they  are  reliable esp  in  regards to owner neglect. There  are  many  after-market  parts,low  cost  &  plentiful  mags &  its a proven  &  durable design.The  gun  is  light  for CCW  use  &  has  been  used  very successfully  in  both  IPSC  & IDPA.The  cost of  new & used  samples are in line with the rest of the market.I own a G17  &  have  owned  or  used G22-G34-G35  in the past.I,ve  shot  & even won some  local IDPA & IPSC & GSSF matches with  them.They  are  IMO however  far  from  perfect.For  me  &  many  other  1911-type users they index  high.If  I can't carefully  grip  the  gun  my  hand  size  &  the  Glock  grip  leads to  a literally bloody  hand.The factory  bbl  means  no  cheap  lead  bullet  reloads,the  magwell   & mag design makes for a harder  reload than than that  with a SA XD  or  S&W MP (I'm talking  about  us mere mortals  not Dave S  here),when  comparing tuned triggers the  glock is not as good as the SA XD (best) or S&W MP (next)  & in my hands  if I use  the  straight thumbs grip I hit  the slide  lock (this  btw  is  my  only  complaint with  the SA XD).Many  of these  points apply  to  comp  not street use  &  to  my  hands &  grip   not  others.The  problem IMO  is  that  the design  is  dated  & needs some  upgrades when  compared  to  then new kids (read  the SA XD & S&W MP).The  new  kids  are  just as relliable with   better  ergos &  while  the  durability  issue  is  still  to  be  absolutley  answered  I  have  seen  no  problems yet.The GLock is  not a  bad  choice  but   IMO  it's no  longer  the best choice.

[ellis4538]

Back when I first started shooting (before Glocks, USPSA and IDPA) I found a civilian club that shot PPC.  I bought a S&W K-38 Masterpiece and had a great time.  Later, another club I belonged to started shooting the then new USPSA (IPSC).  If the Glock had been around then it would have been easier to transition to/get used to the grip angle but it wasn't and I bought a 1911 and had all sorts of good things done to it.  Now the Glock just isn't for me especially with the finger groove grip frame.  If/when I buy a Glock it will be a used old model 19 or I will have someone build me one with the new aftermarket stainless or alloy frame which can be configured for grip angle plus it will have better sights (more suited for my old eyes).  If I buy an XD,M&P or SR 9 the sights will have to be upgraded also.  This isn't a criticism of the individual that thinks the Glock is out dated but to say that would be like saying the 1911 is outdated also!

One last thing, sort of a warning...I talked to a very knowledgable and gifted Glock armourer and asked him about the aftermarket thumb safety for the Glock (for those who think the Glock needs one) and he said, "DON'T DO IT!"  the installation requires the frame be cut in a weak area and he has seen at least 4 recently where the frame split. 

[jj]

Not a Gllock Fan........Nuff Said.....

[DonWorsham]

I don't own a Glock. I've shot my son's G19 and a few rentals.  I have an airsoft G17. Used int in FOF trainingl. If I knew now what I knew then...I have a Wilson CQB Compact .45. It is the best shooting handgun I've ever owned.  It is a keeper. However, if I were starting out today with the same money I'd get a G26,  G19 and G17 and have money left  over for my Taurus Gaucho or my S&W 642 or....