A Story About Glocks.

edgy said:
I've had the chance to shoot a Glock 19 a few times now( thanks SA) , and I'm surprised how many comments there are about " getting used to a Glock", the grip angle etc. I found the one I have shot fit my hand well, and I actually seem to shoot it very well ( I think so anyway,lol) and although I have always considered them visually unappealing, I will be purchasing one as my next handgun, I enjoyed shooting it that much :)
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I've shot a number of Glocks, and recently bought one. I've never been able to shoot them well and still can't, without effort Oh sure, I can hit stuff if I go relatively slow and work at it, but I can pick up a 1911, Beretta, CZ, Sig or other handguns and be doing pretty well right off the bat.
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In my opinion, I think that "getting used to a Glock" is very valid for those that have used other handguns.

I'll qualify that by saying that I see many brand new shooters try out guns, and many of these new shooters seem to shoot Glocks almost as well as I can shoot one. They have no preconceived ideas about how to grip it or how a trigger should be.

And after observing several other experienced shooters try out Glocks for the first time that feel the same as me, I think that if you are used to other handguns, there may very well be some "getting used to a Glock" for some shooters.

I am sure if someone started on Glocks the learning curve would be much better.

I like the concept of a Glock in many respects. Light and pretty reliable, and I'm sure if I was in a position to carry a handgun daily I would appreciate a lighter handgun, and if I had to have a Glock I would certainly train with it until I was very good with it. But frankly, if I was to CCW, I would actually rather have a cheap CF-98 that is lighter, slimmer, better trigger, reliable and easier to shoot. :)
 
Gatehouse said:
I'll qualify that by saying that I see many brand new shooters try out guns, and many of these new shooters seem to shoot Glocks almost as well as I can shoot one. They have no preconceived ideas about how to grip it or how a trigger should be.
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Other than common safety I wasn't aware there was a right and wrong way of doing things. I don't even use the sights on my Glock- I aim in such a way so what I see in front of me is like a first person shooter video game and lo and behold- grouping 3"ish at 7 yards with cheap Ukrainian surplus ammo, couldn't hit the broad side of a barn at 5 yards using the sights. I don't understand all this technical talk about this pistol has better sights than that one this trigger this that spring that blah blah blah I know 7 yards is FA but more and more in this hobby I'm seeing performance (or lack of), often blamed on the equipment, which is something I simply don't believe in with any sport. Yes well tuned quality equipment helps but it's never been the be all end all for me. Which is why I'm bewildered when I hear stories of $4000 worth of gunsmith work going into a handgun.
 
I think you will find quite a few people that have opinions on there being a right and wrong way to hold a firearm and press a trigger. ;)

As you get out to double, triple or 10-15x the distances you are discussing, and/or targets get smaller, you will find that things like sights, trigger and the use of them become much more important.
 
gatehouse said:
i think you will find quite a few people that have opinions on there being a right and wrong way to hold a firearm and press a trigger. ;)

as you get out to double, triple or 10-15x the distances you are discussing, and/or targets get smaller, you will find that things like sights, trigger and the use of them become much more important.
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........yup!
 
Gatehouse said:
I've shot a number of Glocks, and recently bought one. I've never been able to shoot them well and still can't, without effort Oh sure, I can hit stuff if I go relatively slow and work at it, but I can pick up a 1911, Beretta, CZ, Sig or other handguns and be doing pretty well right off the bat.
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In my opinion, I think that "getting used to a Glock" is very valid for those that have used other handguns.

I'll qualify that by saying that I see many brand new shooters try out guns, and many of these new shooters seem to shoot Glocks almost as well as I can shoot one. They have no preconceived ideas about how to grip it or how a trigger should be.

And after observing several other experienced shooters try out Glocks for the first time that feel the same as me, I think that if you are used to other handguns, there may very well be some "getting used to a Glock" for some shooters.

I am sure if someone started on Glocks the learning curve would be much better.

I like the concept of a Glock in many respects. Light and pretty reliable, and I'm sure if I was in a position to carry a handgun daily I would appreciate a lighter handgun, and if I had to have a Glock I would certainly train with it until I was very good with it. But frankly, if I was to CCW, I would actually rather have a cheap CF-98 that is lighter, slimmer, better trigger, reliable and easier to shoot. :)
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I was used to 1911 triggers and CZ triggers before I shot Glocks. For me it was like learning to shoot all over again. Now I shoot em all well after tens of thousands of rounds practice and continuing to apply the fundamentals and getting a constant feel for each platform.
 
I personaly love my Glock, Sig, Beretta, CZ, and I think mastering the different "grip angle" and triggers on all the handguns I own is the mark of a true marksman. I mean that anything else is just inexperience or excuses for lack of skill or training.

Not saying I'm a perfect shot with each one but I'd say after switching platforms it only take a few shots to get the groove back. A true marksman should be able to grab any firearm and put out a decent grouping
 
Jericho said:
I was used to 1911 triggers and CZ triggers before I shot Glocks. For me it was like learning to shoot all over again. Now I shoot em all well after tens of thousands of rounds practice and continuing to apply the fundamentals and getting a constant feel for each platform.
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If I had to only use a Glock I would do the same- shoot it lots! :)

But honestly I just don't see it happening. I would have to like them, and I just don't find them very appealing in so many ways. But I'm not getting rid of the Glock, I just won't shoot it as much as other firearms that I actually like. :)
 
Gatehouse said:
If I had to only use a Glock I would do the same- shoot it lots! :)

But honestly I just don't see it happening. I would have to like them, and I just don't find them very appealing in so many ways. But I'm not getting rid of the Glock, I just won't shoot it as much as other firearms that I actually like. :)
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I'm just a huge gun weenie and want to shoot whatever I own really well. Glocks aren't for everyone. They were an acquired taste for me.

There is definitely better out there in terms of comfort, trigger, etc. But Glocks are simple and work well - features I really appreciate.
 
I really like Glocks. Used to have a Gen 2 G17, but it really didn't fit my hand well. I have an extra large palm but fairly stubby fingers. And the finger grooves of Gen 3 and 4 don't fit my hand well. Gen 5 might finally fit me.
 
Baal said:
I really like Glocks. Used to have a Gen 2 G17, but it really didn't fit my hand well. I have an extra large palm but fairly stubby fingers. And the finger grooves of Gen 3 and 4 don't fit my hand well. Gen 5 might finally fit me.
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Tried the various grip inserts for the Gen4's?
 
Jericho said:
Tried the various grip inserts for the Gen4's?
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This might sound odd by I find all Glocks uncomfortable to handle. I find them comfortable to shoot though.

I feel like a lot of people who write off Glocks as uncomfortable do it after handling one in a gun store rather than after using one at the range.
 
rkm456 said:
This might sound odd by I find all Glocks uncomfortable to handle. I find them comfortable to shoot though.

I feel like a lot of people who write off Glocks as uncomfortable do it after handling one in a gun store rather than after using one at the range.
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Interesting comment. Never thought of that.
 
DT741 said:
I'm surprised Hayday hasnt chimed in yet with his glock hate/fear
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He kinda did, in post 19 :)

I am not a Glock fan, as stated. For lots of reasons. Could I decide to learn to shoot Glocks very well? Sure! Do I want to? No! :)

Do I subscribe to Hayday's insane Glock paranoia? Hell no!! If you love your Glock, that's good. Like any firearm, use it within it's parameters and it's safe and good.
 
Keep6 said:
I personaly love my Glock, Sig, Beretta, CZ, and I think mastering the different "grip angle" and triggers on all the handguns I own is the mark of a true marksman. I mean that anything else is just inexperience or excuses for lack of skill or training.

Not saying I'm a perfect shot with each one but I'd say after switching platforms it only take a few shots to get the groove back. A true marksman should be able to grab any firearm and put out a decent grouping
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Quoted for truth...
 
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