Looking for a great 9mm Glock

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Mrbladedude

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Hi everyone. I am in the market for a great handgun. I have heard many different opinions on which Glock is the best. I have heard the Glock 19 is very good. Pistol will be used as self defense and target practice on the weekends when time permits. Any suggestions?

Thanks

p.s. sorry if this is posted in the wrong place. I will continue my search to try and find the correct place for it.
 
Moved it to gadgets and gear. Sorry I can not help, since I am a 1911 and P35 type. :).
 
G26 is quite popular and with good reason. Its popular and compact. I would recommend being able to handle and fire any pistol before purchase.
 
I shoot a G34 in competition...carry a G23 in the car, and have a 17 and 35...If you are not going to on body carry, get the 34 as it comes with a somewhat better trigger and is no longer than a 5inch 1911... your observation on the 19 is correct...it is a very good all around pistol, and the one I recommend to my former students looking for an autoloader...opt for the factory night sights (Trijicon if possible) or the new all steel sights, as Glock plastic sights are terrible...learn the left thumb forward hold, the learning curve is somewhat easier with a 3 1/2# connector...a butt plug makes reloading easier and keeps trash out of the innards..I use a stainless guide rod... good luck
 
Can't go wrong with the 19, the 26 is not enough to hold on to in my opinion. As a range gun the 17 is hard to beat, however, I carry a 17 and it's perfect.
 
In 9mm, you can go with the Gen 4 models (G17 and G19), both of which were introduced this year.

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Have you ever shot before? Everybody's body, hand, eye, etc is different. The Glock works great for some people, and isn't so comfortable for others.

Glock makes at least a full size(17), compact(19) and subcompact (can't remember the #) in 9mm. They all feel very different in hand. The 17 is very uncomfortable for me whereas the 19 fits my hand better. Glock has a pretty unique feel to it and most either love it or hate it.

For self defense your primary concern is reliability. Most of the major manufacturers of pistols(HK, SIG, Glock, Springfield, etc) have this element down. Similarly, most pistols made by these manufacturers are probably more accurate than you are. Get out and shoot a bunch and see what you like. Pistols aren't cheap, and it's worth a little extra time to find the right one if you are only buying one.

Although I don't personally own one, Springfield's XD line may be worth considering if the Glocks don't fit you right. They are priced well and shoot well, much like the Glocks. That said, Glock makes a great pistol and out of their 9mm's, I strongly prefer the 19 from an ergonomic standpoint. Additionally, it's nicely sized in that it is large enough to be comfortable but small enough to carry/conceal comfortably, if that matters to you.
 
A G19 is a fine weapon. I would not hesitate to use one. However, I also recommend you consider the S&W M&P line and the XD line. There are great other polymer guns too. Look for names like Sig, H&K, Beretta, FN. Find one that fits your hand, your budget and your desires and don't look back. Guns today are so competitive it is mostly personal preference.
 
Another option is to get a used glock 23 witch is a .40 caliber use the money you save and buy a 9mm barrel, and a couple spare 9mm magazines. That way you have options.... say you want a 9mm because it's cheaper to shoot and easier to find ammunition for, but you want to carry a more substantial round for self defense you will have that choice. Good luck
 
CZ P01-- Nothing comes close.

All metal.
Compact, yet 14 rounds.
Legendary reliability and toughness.
Legendary CZ ergonomics.
Accurate.
Decocking lever.
Very nice looking gun. Looks much better than the polymer-based uber-tactical wunder 9s that currently dominate the market, yet just as tactical and combat worthy.

You simply will NOT see a negative review or comment about this gun, even though it is a fairly popular pistol by now. In customer satisfaction, it is the semi-auto equivalent of the Ruger SP101.

http://cz-usa.com/press-releases/102/

CHECK IT OUT.
 
I have carried 1911's for years. About 8 years ago, my friend got me thinking of a Glock. We both shot our guns hard. 500 + rounds a day, although not always 7 days a week, it was usually 5 or 6 days.
He too had been a devotee of 1911's for edc for many years, but had really taken notice of some positive points on the Glocks.
One of the big things for us is the durability and reliability. Not to mention the ease of working on them and their accuracy potential...

I guess it carried over from the 1911's, but the 45acp is still my favorite cartridge, so I edc a Glock 36. I did carry a 21 IWB for about a year or so, and it was fine. I'm 6'2" 220 pounds and with a good holster it was no problem.
However, I decided I really prefer the 36.

Back to your topic, if I was to carry a 9mm, it would be without a doubt the 19. It reminds me so much of the 1911 commanders that have been my edc of choice for years.
Some with a lot more experience than I have, have gone as far as to say, The Glock 19 may just be the best combat handgun ever made.
 
As others have said, it is really important to try to test-fire several pistols if at all possible before making your decision. For instance, Glocks are known for their fantastic reliability but they don't fit my hand well - I can be accurate with them but it takes more concentration than with some other pistols, and in an SD situation your focus will be at its worst so inherent pointability is very important for an SD handgun.

I was at the range today watching people "spray and pray" and it's really worrisome how inaccurate people can be! In a tense situation there is no telling who they would actually hit - houses, cars, passing cats . . . even trained cops in shooting situation often miss with 80% of their shots fired. So finding the right gun is the first step, and practice is the second, third, fourth, fifth, etc.

All that said, my carry piece is a Kahr TP9. But the CZ'a and EAA Witness models are known for their truly excellent ergonomics and especially accuracy, so if I was looking for a stay-at-home 9mm I would give serious attention to a Witness Elite Match (I've been doing recent research on their 10mm version).
http://www.gunsamerica.com/93716184...itness_Elite_Match_9mm_NIB_Dealer_Special.htm
 
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Guyon said:
In 9mm, you can go with the Gen 4 models (G17 and G19), both of which were introduced this year.

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Gen 4? So are there 4 different types of Glock 17's I can choose from?

Does the Glock 17 come with a holster or am I going to have to drop some more cash on a holster? And wheres a good place to buy Glocks? Online or in-store? Whats a good website? Glockworld.com?

Thanks for all the replies so far
 
the original had a smooth front grip and non stainless trigger bar (replaced by factory)... would suggest one with a finger groove and night sights or steel sights as the factory plastic ones are terrible.... no holster from factory, go with a kydex holster that covers the trigger rather than nylon cordura...injected moulded holsters are inexpensive.... paddles are easy on/off...outboard of belt more comfortable but more difficult to conceal than IWB....I use a Blackhawk Serpa for competition as its a retention holster...if you purchase on line, you will need someone with FFL to receive your pistol, and depending on state, a background check... there will be a charge for this....you might check local shooting clubs for individual to individual sales
 
The glocks are fine guns but as stated in earlier posts they do not feel right in everyones hand. Personally they don't fit me so for 9mm carry I have gone with the CZ 75. They are fantastic firearms. So if the glocks don't feel right try a CZ. They have a die hard fan base for a very good reason.
 
zrfunited said:
The glocks are fine guns but as stated in earlier posts they do not feel right in everyones hand. Personally they don't fit me so for 9mm carry I have gone with the CZ 75. They are fantastic firearms. So if the glocks don't feel right try a CZ. They have a die hard fan base for a very good reason.
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yes they do.. in fact if i was looking for a full size carry in semi auto i would look at these very closely.. great reputation and tried and true in the field. they have been out for years and years
 
Get yourself to a gunstore and try them out. You might find that one model just fits you better than the others.
 
Les Snyder said:
tif you purchase on line, you will need someone with FFL to receive your pistol, and depending on state, a background check... there will be a charge for this....you might check local shooting clubs for individual to individual sales
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What does FFL mean?
 
Bro I just got a Glock 19 in 9mm and I can't say enough good things about it :thumbup:

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