My first Glock

texasflyfisher said:
David E has some good advice. I shot and compared a Glock 23, H&K USP 40 and a Springfield Armory XD-40 and liked the H&K best but it was too big and heavy for carry and a bit too expensive so I ended up buying the XD-40. While the Glock shot fine, the XD-40 felt better in my hand plus I liked the extra feature of the 1911 style grip safety. It was also easier to disassemble than the Glock. But as as David E said earlier, "pick the gun that suits YOU'.
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The only way a pistol could be easier than a Glock to disassemble would be to disassemble themselfs.
 
My glock 20 can be a bear at times but it may have a lot stronger spring due to the strong recoil.
 
glockman99 said:
For stressfull real-world combat, I'll take my 10mm Glock pistol over ANY pistol ever made, past, present, or future.
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I'd just like to add that I have had good results with Fobus products.

Granted, there is MUCH better gear on the market, but for 15 bucks, they are a phenom. I like to relate them to the Mora style knives. Tough, cheap, reliable and easily replaceable.

Now, granted, I would prefer a nice leather holster(compare that to say, a Busse).
I might even prefer a Blackhawk Serpa or a well made Uncle Mikes (compare that to, how about a Becker).

But I still trust and use the Fobus and it functions well.
 
Oh yea, like I said, there is much better out there.

I often reccomend Fobus to new gun owners because its cheap and it works, but if someone has the money up front, after spending a fortune on a gun and other gear, I suggest more expensive options.
 
ashtxsniper said:
My glock 20 can be a bear at times but it may have a lot stronger spring due to the strong recoil.
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I've been tempted by the 20 before but concerned about the cost of ammo -- I don't have a place to reload where I am now. -- Do you find 10MM readily available?
 
shotgunner11 said:
I often reccomend Fobus to new gun owners because its cheap and it works, but if someone has the money up front, after spending a fortune on a gun and other gear, I suggest more expensive options.
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If they just spent $1000 on the gun, then they should have another $35 - $60 for something DECENT.

If all you want or require is a method to carry the gun from Point "A" to Point "B" then a burlap sack would work...... so would a fobus.... but if I want to make sure it makes it back to Point "A", then I'll use the burlap sack.

BUT, if you want to draw cleanly and quickly, then either one sucks !

The hard truth is, it's a matter of performance and skill level. If neither one matters, then a fobus is just fine.

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Sid Post said:
I think I'm a Glock'aholic.

One thing to consider for new shooters, a full size pistol is a heck of lot better to learn to shoot. It will be less sensitive to minor aiming errors and generally will feel softer in recoil.

I carried a G20 with a concealed carry permit in Texas for several years. The key to staying concealed with a big pistol is great gun leather. No Uncle Mike's flimsy stuff on my belt. ;)
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Could you be more specific? I carry a G20 with an IWB holster (not bad, but hard to get to when hiking), and an Uncle Mikes slide holster. This holster is kind of soft, and my gun annoys me when I carry it.

I've been wanting something a little more pleasing to carry my Glock in, so any suggestions would be helpful.
 
Under the extreme stress of someone trying to kill you, a cocked and un-locked 1911-style pistol with a 3.5 pound trigger-pull is an accidental discharge just waiting to happen.
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Maybe for you, amigo. ;)

Reality check time. Glocks have a nominal 5.5 pound trigger. The only options are heavier if one gets a New York trigger, or lighter if one uses a G34/35. Unless you fork over for a competition trigger job, most 1911s run a minimum of 4.5 pounds, with most closer to six pounds. My point is that a SA1911 with a six pound trigger isn't any more dangerous than a G20 with a 5.5 pound trigger, and frankly if someone is trying to kill you, you had better be pressing the trigger on your pistol of choice as quickly as possible in response. If you're not shooting at someone, keep your finger off the trigger.
 
i agree geraldo, i sometimes wish my glocks had a 1911 style safety on them, though i know its not needed really, would just make me feel better lol.
 
Love my Glock-17. Had one issue when I first bought it. Loaded it up with some Cor-Bon P+ (hot load) rounds and rapid fired. One of the casings jammed in the breach and had to have a smithie remove it. Had him polish the breach, reloaded with the P+ Cor-Bon and have never had an issue with it since (8+yrs). Mods: Pachmyr grip, extended mag release, extended slide release, titanium firing pin, lightened trigger assy. (scary if you're not paying attention), Trijicon Night Sights, 19-rd mag. Love It!
 
SIFU1A said:
i agree geraldo, i sometimes wish my glocks had a 1911 style safety on them, though i know its not needed really, would just make me feel better lol.
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I could swear I've seen a gunsmith offering such an addition somewhere...
 
Great choice! Here's my 19:



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I own alot of pistols revolvers and semi-auto . All my go to guns are GLOCKS ,can't beat them out of the box .Add ext. slide release and mepros and you are good to go .
 
I just bought a G35 about a month ago. I must admit that it is ugly but VERY functional and it is a shooter. I only have about 300 rounds through it but it's pretty darn accurate. It is only the second pistol I have, the other being a Sig P239 in 40 cal as well. Both are good guns.

My other handguns are revolvers, a Ruger GP100, a S&W 686 and a S&W 340PD. The 340PD is convenient but it kicks like a mule.

My next handgun will be a Gold Cup or a Browning Hi-Power.

Craig
 
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