I bought a G17 a couple of years ago to see what all the hype was about. After shooting it for a few months I decided it would be a keeper. I made a few minor changes to enhance my experience...NY1 spring, Glock 3.5lb "connector", extended mag & slide release, Pacmayer slip-on, magwell plug. I spent well under $100, installed the parts myself and IMO made a huge difference( for me).
What I really liked about the Glock was how simple it is to use. This simplicity became very apparent during this weekend's Holster Course. To be clear, I've never drew a loaded firearm from a holster or shot without a table/barrier in front of me. To say the least I was a little nervous at the start of the Course. However, the simplicity of the Glock safety design took a lot of the stress away. (Is the safety on? Did I decock before re-holstering?...etc.)
I learned to draw, shoot, re-holster, re-shoot, tacticle loads, emergency reloads, etc. I shot 300rds during the course without a single failure. However, simulated stove-pipe and double-feed failures were created to practice recovery techniques.
The course also taught me how to shoot while advancing, retreating, lateral, pivots, single strong-hand & weak-hand, double-taps to chest and single to head. IMO the simplicity of the Glock allowed me to focus on these new techniques rather than the HG. 6/10 students and both instructors were using Glocks...so there must be a reason
. I have other HG's with external safeties, DOA/SA, etc., but I chose to bring my Glock and made the right choice.
Sorry for the long winded note, but if you ever get a chance to go on a Holster Course...do it! It's alot of fun and don't forget to bring your Glock.
What I really liked about the Glock was how simple it is to use. This simplicity became very apparent during this weekend's Holster Course. To be clear, I've never drew a loaded firearm from a holster or shot without a table/barrier in front of me. To say the least I was a little nervous at the start of the Course. However, the simplicity of the Glock safety design took a lot of the stress away. (Is the safety on? Did I decock before re-holstering?...etc.)
I learned to draw, shoot, re-holster, re-shoot, tacticle loads, emergency reloads, etc. I shot 300rds during the course without a single failure. However, simulated stove-pipe and double-feed failures were created to practice recovery techniques.
The course also taught me how to shoot while advancing, retreating, lateral, pivots, single strong-hand & weak-hand, double-taps to chest and single to head. IMO the simplicity of the Glock allowed me to focus on these new techniques rather than the HG. 6/10 students and both instructors were using Glocks...so there must be a reason
. I have other HG's with external safeties, DOA/SA, etc., but I chose to bring my Glock and made the right choice.Sorry for the long winded note, but if you ever get a chance to go on a Holster Course...do it! It's alot of fun and don't forget to bring your Glock.
