Anybody Gone From Beretta to Glock?

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Here's why I'm asking. I've been trying to improve my shooting with a Beretta Elite II .40.

I simply cannot shoot well with that gun. I cannot get consistent bulls. At best, I'll get three or four bulls out of ten at ten yards. Usually the pattern is vertical above and below the bull.

I'm right handed but left eyed. The best arrangement for me is a modified weaver, using the left eye to sight.

When I shoot my .45 Single stack, I get a nice, centred single hole with one mag.

So the whole 1911 setup seems like a natural shooter for me.

Since I find the Beretta so frustrating, I'm thinking of switching to a Glock--only since I've never owned one and I'd like to fool around with one.

So, just for the sake of info to help me make the decision, has anyone on CGN switched from a Beretta to a Glock and improved their accuracy as a result?

It seems that I cannot "figure out" the Beretta. It's a beautiful gun. It's a shame. Any hints on this?
 
I've come up with an answer to your question and here it is,

"Since I find the Beretta so frustrating, I'm thinking of switching to a Glock--only since I've never owned one and I'd like to fool around with one.

:D

You must try them all!
 
Our Department tried both, in 9mm, prior to standardizing on the Glock.
While the selection team initially liked the ergonomic feel of the 92 Beretta, they found, with a little practice, they did better with the Glock and prefered it over all the others tried.
I recall the harder transition was from the 9mm to the .40 cal.
 
Tonight, I've been carefully comparing my hand and finger position with both guns' grips.

With the Para SSP, my thumb and trigger finger point naturally toward the target with the web positioned correctly against the beavertail.

With the Beretta, if I want my hand web positioned correctly, the trigger finger must rest on the trigger at about a ten degree angle downwards.
If I want my trigger finger to pull straight back on the trigger, then I must position my entire hand lower on the grip.

I never noticed this before. But I should have. No wonder so many people find the 1911 to be such a natural shooter.
 
My first 9mm was a Beretta 92fs Inox.Very nice gun but i could not shoot it accuratly.I switched to the g17 and found it didnt take long to get consistant groupings were as it took way to long with the Beretta.
 
Sold my Elite 1A because I couldn't shoot it nearly as well as my G17. I was always having to work at shooting well with the Beretta, whereas with the Glock it was a much more natural process. The Elite 1A is unquestionably a more beautiful gun, the Glock just works.
 
I have a Beretta right now in 9mm that I have put a few thousand rounds through. It would be nice if there were more handgun shooters in this small town as there are lots more guns that I would like to try, such as a glock, sig, HK, etc.
 
Beretta 92 -> Sig Sauer 226-> Glock 17 & 21 :D

I just couldn't shoot the Beretta or the Sig 226 anywhere near as accurate as the Glock :confused: but yet can do wonders with a Sig 220. Weird :)

The Glock 17 is my favorite
 
its funny you should say that i'm thinking goin fromm a glock to a Beretta i have been shooting glocks for a bit now and there a good gun but i want something different and with more style it hink the Beretta m9 is a good option
 
I've both, my Beretta is a 92FS with a D model reduced power hammer spring and around 3000 rounds through it, the trigger breaks at around five pound ten ounces. My Glock 17 with 3.5 pound connector Heine straight eight night sites and aroud 20,000 rounds through it. Trigger break is currently around five pound 12 ounces, but it needs cleaning and oiling.

If shooting single action from a baricade position, I find the Beretta to be the more accurate gun. If shooting free standing, double action or on the move, I find the Glock to be the more accurate firearm, especially when doing controlled pairs.

For IPSC type competions, the Glock is the better gun. I've twice gone to the Beretta and twice reverted to the Glock. I've found that new shooters do better on the Beretta, the trigger is more consistent even though it has more over travel, the sponginess of the Glock trigger makes it harder for newbies to shoot. The factory sights on the Glock are the worst since Sam colt cut a notch in the hammer of one of his black powder guns. Even then the Colt sights were probably better. The Beretta three dot sights are quite acceptable for a service pistol, but they are not competition bullseye sights by any means.

If you are talking a stock Beretta vs a stock Glock, the Beretta wins. If you put good aftermarkets sights like Heines and a 3.5 pound 'minus' trigger connector in the gun, then the Glock will be the better firearm. I really like my Beretta, it is aesthetic, fits my hand and points well, with mags, .22 conversion unit and race holster, I've 2.5 times the cost of my Glock tied up in it. If I had to choose between the two, I would stick with the Glock. I've won IPSC matchs with it.
One thing to consider is the grip angle. If the Beretta points naturally for you, then the Glock will tend to point a little high. Consider the S&W M&P, as it has roughly the same grip angle as the Beretta.
 
I started with a Glock because I wanted to be part of the "club". I cannot shoot my glock very accurately. our P99 is very very accurate. Then my wife got a 92FS Inox... well I can also shoot it very fast and way more accurately than my Glock. I decided to get a 96D in .40 and it is hands down better than my glock.
glocks are slippery, snappy and over rated. Sure they can take a beating.. but they look ugly and many people with smaller hands have a hard time shooting them. I have large hands and I have problems with it too.

After I sell my Glock, I dont think I will ever buy another one.
 
Nester said:
Beretta 92 -> Sig Sauer 226-> Glock 17 & 21 :D

I just couldn't shoot the Beretta or the Sig 226 anywhere near as accurate as the Glock :confused: but yet can do wonders with a Sig 220. Weird :)

The Glock 17 is my favorite
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I went from a Sig 220 in 9mm to a G17. I couldn't shoot the 9mm Sig 220 consistently but I do very well my G17. Funny thing is I also have .45 ACP Sig 220 which I can shoot very well. :confused::eek:
 
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This thread is an education.

When I handle a prospective purchase this Sunday, I shall remember how naturally a 1911 fits my hand, and how I must contort the trigger finger on some other handguns.

Some kind of subtle, subconscious adjustment happens when we pull a trigger. About a zillion articles have been written about this, but it all boils down to your anatomy when you pull the trigger.

It seems that Mr. Browning hit upon this--either by genius or by accident.
 
Glocks are dead simple in design and very robust; anyone can shoot a Glock as there is nothing to them. They are definitely the better-made AK-47's (i.e. Hungarian SA85M) of the pistol world.

My biggest beef is with their loose rail-to-frame tolerances (the slide actually wobbles), but, I understand why. They are cheap, mass-produced and have the pleasant side effect of still working in filthy conditions.

I do like that parts are available anywhere that sells guns, parts are a lot cheaper compared to <insert competing gun co. here>, accessories abound and there are at least a dozen different models. Not to mention there are several Canada-Friendly Glock shops in the US :D (Try ordering a new barrel for your non-Glock-pistol from the US... Good luck!)

It's also nice knowing that the GLOCKs we know will probably still be around for a couple more decades :)

But... for the collector and those who like quality... well... the SIG's or a quality 1911 are tough to beat in terms of finish and tolerances.

With that said, I think everyone should have one Glock in their collection.
They are a use it / abuse it gun that you won't worry about scratching (you can try, but they are so damn tough you have to really be negligent to mark it up).

:D

P.S. I just went from a SIG P229SAS to the Glock29 and the differences in slide/barrel fit are very noticeable; so much so that initially I thought I got a bad Glock. But, I was comparing it to a pistol that cost twice what the Glock costs. :D
 
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The strange thing about pistols is that every one will fit people differently, some are more likely to work than others (1911 fits almost everyone), but generally speaking the Beretta's are not designed for people with average hand size/arm geometry. Glocks work well for many people but don't work for me. There is no one size fits all pistol, you've just got to play with as many as possible to see what works for you. That's the fun part.
 
Have you tried Beretta in 9mm? maybe you just have a problem with .40?

btw why do you want a Glock? :confused: why not a Sig, M&P, Walther, Steyr etc just curious? I mean have you shot a Glock and did better with it or are you just looking for something new?



PS: I wouldn't trade my 92fs for G17/22
 
IM_Lugger said:
Have you tried Beretta in 9mm? maybe you just have a problem with .40?

btw why do you want a Glock? :confused: why not a Sig, M&P, Walther, Steyr etc just curious? I mean have you shot a Glock and did better with it or are you just looking for something new?



PS: I wouldn't trade my 92fs for G17/22
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I want a Glock because I've never had one. But, now that I've established how the grip-hand geometry of a 1911 is so perfect for me, I might not want a Glock. I don't want a Walther because I've had one. I don't want a Sig or a Steyr because they don't feel that good in my hand. And the Steyr sights are, um, unusual.

I just fired a brick of 9mm with a Sig. It was very close in feel to my Beretta. To me, anyway.

I might want an M&P or maybe even a Springfield XD. Maybe even a Baby Eagle.

It is true. I might have a problem with .40. Buy I have no problem with .45ACP or .357. Go figure.

This is fun.

It's actually kinda like going out with different women. Actually, I'm married to a great woman. :)
 
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