Glock vs K100

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I don't own either (shot a Glock, never seen K100 in flesh) was just wondering if the Glock is really any better gun? I know in Canada Glocks go for about $850-900 and Grand Power is only about $500, but Glock really is a $500 gun as well; since that's what they go for in the states, (dang, I wish I could get a new Glock for $500:() btw K100 isn't availabe in US yet, but I doubt it would cost that much less (if at all) than a glock...

Does anyone own/shot both. Is Glock a better gun than K100? Basically I'm curious about quality, accuracy, durability etc...


since K100 is only availabe in 9mm lets compare it to G17 to keep it fair.
 
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They are very different guns, shape and feel wise; since personal preferences are largely driven by how guns feel in one's hand, I doubt that an absolute comparison, like the one you are asking for, is really doable.

I like how the K100 feels in my hand, I really don't like how my G17 feels (I have it mostly for others to shoot ). Can't speak to K100's long term reliability yet, I'm still waiting for the delivery of my own, I've only shot someone else's one a couple of times. Based on those experiences, the K100, FOR ME, is a much better fit, for several reasons: frame/grip angle/shape, trigger, and easy of mag changes are the ones which come immediately to mind. Your milage will vary ;)
 
Just from what I have read, I have shot Glocks but not the GP, I would take a GP over a higher priced Glock. Glocks have never done anything for me. I think they are running on their name. The GP intrigues me and will likely be my next purchase in handguns. I have grown to enjoy the 9mm vs years back when I was very pro .45. Maybe I have matured and realize it is shot placement vs. caliber that is important in shooting. At any rate, it has great reviews in my eyes, from what I have read from members here who have purchased one. I only wish to handle and shoot one before making the purchase.
 
I'd like to see someone put 40 or 50 thousand rounds through a K100 just to see how durable the rotating barrel lock up really is. Rotary lock up is not a new concept and has been passed up for the browning design by almost every manufacturer for 80 years......although Colt made one for a year or so that was a huge failure.
 
I'd like to see someone put 40 or 50 thousand rounds through a K100 just to see how durable the rotating barrel lock up really is
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'K100' the inventor said that the service life of the gun is 50K...

btw doesn't the Beretta cougar has a rotating barrel as well?
 
I don't like the way the G17 feels in my hand, and I agree they are overpriced.

I also can't think of another gun (of this type, a wondernine) I'd rather have. I shoot a G17 in IPSC production, averaging about a thousand rounds a month, it being winter, and all.

I like that it is reliable.
I like that it has a very short reset, which makes follow-up shots essentially single action.
I like that parts are cheap.

But what I like the most is that a special olympian of the finger painting variety can detail strip a glock with their eyes shut. The Glock and the 1911 are the only guns (Maybe the Hi Power too?) that are MADE to be detail stripped by the end user.

That makes the G17 a real winner, for me. I've gotten used to the poor ergonomics, and replaced the horrid sights.

I would LOVE to try a K100, I would REALLY love to take one apart, and I hope, because Yaro is a cool guy, that it's a top design.
 
I guess this question should be asked in a year or so, when there are more K100's around and some reports about reliability start showing up.
 
Another thing to consider is the availability of accessories: holsters, aftermarket sights, etc. Glock is like a Chevy, lots of accessories and aftermarket parts. Can't say the same thing about K100s
 
magicchip said:
I guess this question should be asked in a year or so, when there are more K100's around and some reports about reliability start showing up.
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Good point. The K100 is essentially a brand new product from a new start up company. No one knows how reliable they are and how well they hold up with time.
 
I've never shot a K100, but all the controls are fully ambidextrous. Being left handed, this is a big plus for me.
I'll be picking one up for sure.
 
when buying a gun price is obviously a factor, but really the most important thing is how the gun fits you. Doesn't matter if it's a handgun or a rifle or a shotgun. Get the one that you can hold comfortably and lines up good for you. otherwise you are just wasting your money.
 
Slavex said:
when buying a gun price is obviously a factor, but really the most important thing is how the gun fits you.
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I'll have to respectfully disagree :) --although fit is certainly important, I think how well you shoot a gun is the most important factor. I've had handguns that felt great that I couldn't shoot worth a damn and others than I didn't really like at first (yeah, I'm talking to you, Glock!) that I could shoot well.
 
I'd say K100 is much better then ugly Glock.... I found more accurate, what about you guys?
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I'd say K100 is much better then ugly Glock.... I found more accurate, what about you guys?
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I'm not sure about that? I like the glock look better. But to be honest, I will go and check a K100 out in person and see how it feels. You never know, it may have a great feel.:D
 
I use to think Glocks were ugly but now I own 2 of them and should have started with them in the first place:)
 
when I said how well the gun fits you I meant it to include how well you shot it, which would also include how well it pointed for you. not just how it felt in the hand. But you are far more likely to shoot a gun well if it is a comfortable gun in your hand. If it's awkward feeling chances are you aren't going to shoot it worth a ####.
 
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