To Glock or not to Glock?

Glocks are great.

After 2years of shooting a Shadow in IDPA and IPSC I'm moving to the G34 for IDPA (and using the Shadow only for IPSC).

In recent testing with the G34, I can safely say it is one of the best shooting pistols I've ever fired. Fast, accurate, reliable and cost effective (the initial purchase, not the ammo consumption..). I concur with the comment that it is the top tier SSP pistol.

If you haven't already done so, get a GSSF membership and get your Glock from Police Ordnance. PO will help you process/expedite the membership.
 
Do it, but don't expect to perform well at first. They take some getting used to. I own a Glock 20, and don't notice any unpleasant recoil from full power 10mm. Actually, it's easier to control than my Colt 10mm. I have a Sig 226 in 40 cal that isn't all that much tamer to shoot. As far as triggers go, I notice more bounce when I dry fire the Sig, than I do with the Glock. The Sig is probably safer to carry loaded, but that's not an issue for most of us.
 
Carsmovies- How is what? How is it safer? or, why is it not an issue?

In my opinion, the DA trigger is harder to accidentally discharge. 10.5 lbs and a long travel vs 6.5 lbs and a short travel.

I'm thinking only professionals need to worry about it. That's why it's not an issue to most of us. I'm not saying Glocks aren't safe in the right hands.
 
boxcoach said:
Carsmovies- How is what? How is it safer? or, why is it not an issue?

In my opinion, the DA trigger is harder to accidentally discharge. 10.5 lbs and a long travel vs 6.5 lbs and a short travel.

I'm thinking only professionals need to worry about it. That's why it's not an issue to most of us. I'm not saying Glocks aren't safe in the right hands.
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The issue of a pistol being safe while carrying has nothing to do with trigger pull. The issue of safety is whether the pistol can accidentally discharge WITHOUT the trigger being pulled.
 
I've shot a few glocks with the 3.5 disconnect and wow are they ever light to pull .. almost to the point where you'd think you could AD/ND with ease.

not saying they aren't safe but if I owned one I wouldn't put the 3.5 on for my own comfort level
 
Get a Glock and be done with it. It's not like it will be your last gun ever! Hell I get the feeling you're just getting your collection started! Seriously though, I have SIG's, Beretta's and several others but the Glocks I own have been nothing short of hassle free and I can shoot them well. Reliable as all hell and easy to learn with.
 
Glock!

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NAA.
 
I was gonna buy a P99 as I love that pistol but ended up with a G19 RTF2... pretty sure its not going anywhere anytime soon.. its a blast.. 400+ rnds not one failure. P99 is coming one day soon as well though... hopefully it comes out in .45 one day :D
 
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I'm one of those guys that back in the nineties said "I'll never own one of those plastic pieces of crap!" But now I have three Glocks, G29,G27,G35. There's always at least one in my bag when I go to shoot. The 29 in 10mm is pretty stout to shoot. After a couple of boxes all the bones in my hand ache for a couple of days. I'll never part with it but much prefer .40. It does everything a 9mm can do but better.
The whole trick to Glocks is trigger control, two sage, unlike all my other pistols. Mine are all highly tuned and not appropriate for unwarned Glock shooters even with experience. One or two dry fires usually does the trick.
What you have to consider is budget. You can get a brand new Glock for quite a bit less than even a refurbished Sig. Don't get me wrong, the older Sig's are real nice to shoot. I've had allot of experience with both the P226, and P220.
I personally just am not a fan of 9mm. It is allot cheaper to buy tho. I'g go with the G22 and 9mm coversion Bbl. Keep in mind .40 mags don't always react well ith 9mm. I have a 9mm Bbl. for my G35 and found some cheap 9mm mags to go with it. I also change out the extracter, but have seen them work well with the .40 extracter.
Just my opinion but hope this helps.

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gnmontey said:
"The g22 recoils sharply in comparision(full loads)."

Please expand. I'm considering a 9mm bbl for my 22.

I have discovered that I simply do not like nor need 40 S&W.

Thanks.
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The G22 and G17 frames are the same. The difference is the energy. The 40 cal usually runs at about 180 grains and there is a noticeable increase in recoil and barrel climb. I found that after about 20 mins of rapid firing my hand actually got sore. Keep in mind that I shoot large revolvers all the time. The 9mm usually runs about 115 -125 grains and I fired six boxes which is 300 rounds without recoil issues at all. Due to the fact that there is less barrel climb I was able to print tighter groupings. I tried a 9mm conversion barrel which was fine but I found that without the proper extractor the casings were falling back onto my body.

The magazines are another factor. The 9mm will work with the 40 magazines but not as well with the actual 9mm magazines. You might get the odd stoppage. After playing with several different types of Glocks I ended up with a G17. I hope that answers your question.
 
As far as the trigger goes, and if you are watching your sight like you ought to be, you flat don't notice the weird trigger pull. I guess what I am trying to say simply, and I really believe this it is the man behind the gun and practice, practice, practice. The stock out of the box Glock will shoot many rounds past the average 1911 out of the box and you 1911 lovers like me damn well know it.
 
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