Hey everyone, I am wanting a Glock 17 for my first pistol, I have never owned a pistol yet and have only ever shot a .22 pistol. I know alot about them besides the fact that I havn't fired a glock, just wondering if a Glock 17 would be a little much for my first pistol, thanks.
Glock, good for a first pistol?
- Thread starter ranger_dave
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Every newbie buys one... I have no clue why... Probably by myths created from the fact that many big city police departments have been lobbied enough to buy it... There are tons of other guns out there: HK, Walter, 1911 types, HP types, XD (or XDM), M&P, Taurus, Baby Eagle, CZ, Spartan, Sig, etc.
Have you handled one yet ? How does it feel in your hand ?
Best advice is to head to a range like The Shooting Edge where you can try different guns before purchasing. You will get to know what you like and what you dislike. Talk to the other range users about their guns. Real world experience trumps internet arguements of Glock vs Beretta vs Sig
If you like how it feels and points and shoots, go for it. As mentioned, it is easy to strip, easy to clean, and easy to work on. Lots of parts and accessories for it too.
Best advice is to head to a range like The Shooting Edge where you can try different guns before purchasing. You will get to know what you like and what you dislike. Talk to the other range users about their guns. Real world experience trumps internet arguements of Glock vs Beretta vs Sig
If you like how it feels and points and shoots, go for it. As mentioned, it is easy to strip, easy to clean, and easy to work on. Lots of parts and accessories for it too.
Redlight35
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I enjoy my Glock as my first pistol. I'm still learning how to shoot it because it shoots better than I do!
If you're looking to learn, 9mm or .22 is defiantly the way to go.
If you're looking to learn, 9mm or .22 is defiantly the way to go.
So this Shooting Edge range you can go to and try out guns? Is it like a gun store/range that you pay to try out a gun your interested in? And if I liked it/bought it would I have to be in a gun club first to be allowed to get it or if I was planning too now that I had a pistol, would that work?
MUCH thanks
The OP asked if it was a good first pistol, he didn't ask if it was the only pistol.
TDC
1300_stainless
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As said they are reliable and easy to take apart. I wounldn't settle on ANY gun until I seen how it felt in my hand first though. You must know someone who has one you can try, everyones got one lol.
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I had a dislike for Glocks for years, and spend thousands on other brands of handguns. Finally, I shot a few. Then, I tallied up the plusses and minuses of Glocks vs the others.
The only negative I can think of is Glock for open-carry in a non-retention holster. But, why would I do that, except in competition?
The one canard quoted over and over by Glock haters is the so-called weird Glock grip angle. Would someone please explain that to me?
Assuming it means the angle formed by the frame and the grip, I don't understand the problem. I placed a Glock directly on top of a Sig P226. The grip frame angles were identical. Then, I placed a Glock directly on top of a 1911. Again, the grip angles were identical.
The actual differences are the distances from the front or rear of the grip to the trigger face.
When going from a 1911 to a Glock, the grip is thicker, and the distance from the rear of the grip to the trigger is greater, but that grip angle thing seems to be a fiction.
So what am I missing here?
The only negative I can think of is Glock for open-carry in a non-retention holster. But, why would I do that, except in competition?
The one canard quoted over and over by Glock haters is the so-called weird Glock grip angle. Would someone please explain that to me?
Assuming it means the angle formed by the frame and the grip, I don't understand the problem. I placed a Glock directly on top of a Sig P226. The grip frame angles were identical. Then, I placed a Glock directly on top of a 1911. Again, the grip angles were identical.
The actual differences are the distances from the front or rear of the grip to the trigger face.
When going from a 1911 to a Glock, the grip is thicker, and the distance from the rear of the grip to the trigger is greater, but that grip angle thing seems to be a fiction.
So what am I missing here?
glock would be ok for a first gun, but make sure if you get it you do for the right reason. bevause you looked at many other guns and you feel this one fits you the best.
also take a look at M&P, P226, 1911, 92FS....all better guns imo
also take a look at M&P, P226, 1911, 92FS....all better guns imo
dangertree
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No, won't be too much, it'll be fine.
V65, on grip angle, when I close my eyes and point at a target with a BHP/1911/CZ, it is on target when I open my eyes. When I do it with a Glock, I find I'm looking into the slide between the sights, rather than along the sights. I have to consciously bring down the muzzle to get on target. There is definitely a difference. I'm sure I could train myself to point a Glock if I needed to though.
That's not from a Glock hater, I don't hate Glocks, I prefer others though. I agree with everything else that people say about Glocks, simple, reliable, inexpensive, etc.
I have the same 'pointing' issue with Lugers and Steyers FWIW.
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Well I don't have my heart set on a Glock, I think their cool and seem to always be a great work horse(which I am after) and most people only hate them for their looks, grip or some fools say the trigger can "go off" accidently. The second big deciding factor for me will be price as I am a student and would like to keep it under $1000 bucks.
The key is "first" pistol. I agonized over which pistol to buy first....but it really doesn't matter that much, as long as you don't buy like a .50 Desert Eagle that might make you think shooting is not fun.
Glocks retain their value for the most part, like most decent guns, so if you don't like it then you sell it for 100 bucks less then you paid and move on. Or better yet, you do like it, but realize you want to try other styles/calibers and you keep it and just add to your collection.
Glocks retain their value for the most part, like most decent guns, so if you don't like it then you sell it for 100 bucks less then you paid and move on. Or better yet, you do like it, but realize you want to try other styles/calibers and you keep it and just add to your collection.
Well I eventually would like to own a few pistols. I really like 1911's espically kimbers but their price and the price of .45 ammo isn't gonna make that happen any time soon. And other guns like Sigs are just awsome but again much too high of a price point for me at the moment. And for what I've seen 9mm ammo is alot cheaper then most other pistol cals and I would like to be able to shoot alot to get good and not break the bank at the same time.
Busta Capp
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My first self loader was a Glock 22. Loved its simplicity and light weight.
The Glock grip angle is slightly different than a 1911 as stated, try both with someone who knows how to show you the correct way to grip and find your natural point of aim (the method Dangertree noted). If the ergonomics work for you, then go for it! They are work horses that just keep going. The trigger takes some getting used to for sports like IPSC, but once you "get it" (finding the reset point quickly), you can fire almost as fast as a single action pistol. For plinking/range use, can't beat the 9mm (other than rimfire).
The Glock grip angle is slightly different than a 1911 as stated, try both with someone who knows how to show you the correct way to grip and find your natural point of aim (the method Dangertree noted). If the ergonomics work for you, then go for it! They are work horses that just keep going. The trigger takes some getting used to for sports like IPSC, but once you "get it" (finding the reset point quickly), you can fire almost as fast as a single action pistol. For plinking/range use, can't beat the 9mm (other than rimfire).
