Glock Anyone?

[tombogan03884]

I've been hearing really good things about the grips on the new Ruger SR9, They have replaceable backstraps to vary grip size. It's not an issue for me , but FWIT

[marksjackson]

Ok, ok, I admit to being a huge Glock 9mm fan (see team Glock logo above). I shoot my 34 in IDPA and my 17 whenever I can...carry the 19 or 26 depending on dress and weather. Nothing shooting like the Glocks in 9mm. Well, untill I started shooting and carrying my SW M&P in 45. I love the size, weight, grip and the fact that it is 10 +1 of 45 ACP. Not to be out done, SW's M&P 9mm compact is sure a nice alterlative to the Glock 26 too. I might pick one up while SW is doing the $50. rebate and 2 free mags. hmmmmm. does this make me a convert? lol

[HAWKFISH]

convert? lol ..   I'm with you marksjackson. I still love my GLOCKS the most. But, the closest thing to a Glock that I have owned and shot was a Smith & Wesson M&P .40 cal. They are an awesome gun! I can still get better groups with my Glocks, but not by much. I've heard wonderful things about the M&P .45's.

[Honcho]

I have 4 main carry guns.  A Colt 70 series 45, a pristine 4inch Colt Python, a Smith model 60, and a Glock 19.  The Glock has never malfunctioned in any way.  Neither has any of the others, but the Glock is the one I keep beside the bed, mainly because the wife knows how and is comfortable shooting it.

[CurrieS103]

I carry a 19 at work and will upgrade to a 17 in the future for commonallity with the rest of the crew.  It's not a bad gun but I don't shoot as well with it as I do my Kimber 1911 which I use as my concealed carry gun.  I have nothing against Glocks, they are great guns...just a matter of prefernce. 

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[azazal911]

I know they are great guns and reliable and rugged...however I still do not care for them.  i shot my first one the day i discovered and fell in love with IDPA.  I was loaned a Glock 17 by a lady who had more then one gun.  I shoot a Taurus 92, and am used to the way it recoiles.  the Glock made the second shot of my once fast double taps miss completely over the target.

Unless a super great gun show deal or a gift i will never own a Glock, however they have become a staple in the gun community and deserve a fair shake by anyone looking for a good firearm.

[crebralfix]

Glock owner, but not really a fan.  I like Glocks, but I consider it a working gun.  That means I carry it and if it gets mangled or lost, I'm not going to get upset.  I consider the Glock to be just one part of the expense of personal defense.

I am a fan of 1911s...but I don't own one.  I love how they look, feel and handle (I really liked someone's bald Caspian...there was NOTHING on the slide other than rear serrations and sights).  However, my experience with 1911's have been bad.  Part of it is my self-defense focus;  for competition I would have to have one.  Gunsmith tuned 1911's are the reality of today's competitive environment.  Yes, there are some exceptions to this.

When people complain about how the index of the Glock is high, my main question is:  "What are you using it for?"  If the answer is "defense", then the next question is:  "What is the context of the fight for which you are training?"  Close, personal confrontations do NOT require one inch at 25 yard accuracy.  The goblin is not going to notice the difference when you shoot him to the ground.  If it points a tad high...so what?  Surround the gun with his body and pull the trigger!  There won't be time to get a good sight picture.  There will be even less time if you're in contact with the goblin, then it turns into desperations shots to *any* available body part.  Is the Les Baer accuracy guarantee even needed?  Of course not...for those situations.

Put handgun precision and accuracy in its place:  the gun range.  Determine the level needed for the application and set your expectations accordingly. 

[tombogan03884]

crebralfix, Look into the Rock Island Armory 1911, 100% interchangable with Colt good accuracy and reliability and $400 or less. Distributed by Sarco

[dgray64]

I've got a G22.  It works great, but is a little large for my hand so it's not as comfortable to shoot as my other pistols.  Not as accurate as my others either.  I feel a little limited with it as well since I can't shoot lead through it according to Glock.  I want to trade it for something different, but haven't determined which animal to get yet.

Dave     

[eric_marsh]

The first handgun I purchased was a Glock 30, and it is still my favorite. With a double stacked magazine it is a bit big in the grip, but with a double handed hold it's almost perfect. I normally shoot at 25 yards with a double handed stance. I'm no hotshot but almost all the rounds go in the red and it's not uncommon for me to group them in 3-4 inches. The sights are good on the Glock and I've never had it fail to feed or misfire. The gun just works. With 10 rounds plus 1 I'd feel pretty confident with the gun in a firefight. It doesn't carry the number of rounds that most 9s do, but I think a single hit with a .45 is more likely to be effective than one with a 9mm. At least I don't have to worry about the gun itself failing to do it's job.

The down side is that it's a bit big to conceal with summer wear.  For that reason I normally carry a Kel-Tec P3AT
 or Kahr P9. I think the P9 is a really great conceal weapond.