[Aaryq]

Howdy folks. Most likely you've seen the title and clicked on it. You either have a very strong opinion for or against Glocks. I am going to buy a handgun in the next few weeks and I think I want to get a Glock. I'm going to "test drive" a few weapons in the shooting range in the next few days to see if it's actually the gun I want. What do YOU think of Glocks, name and reliability or just name?

[spyderdude]

Glock has proven themselves over and over again in the age of polymer pistols. Many LEOs carry them, so they must have something good going for them. I personally don't care for the feel of the Glock, and much prefer the Springfield XD. I do like the feel of the Glock 26, but the other Glocks, forget it. The XD is quickly gaining popularity, next to Glock. Many people would say the XD is simply a glorified Glock, but to me, it's a totally different gun. You can't go wrong with either one though. Good luck with your decision. :)

[10-Ring]

Very consistent from unit to unit, if the grip fits your hands, they can be fun shooters. They go bang every time you pull the trigger & the rounds go pretty much where you point the pistol....nice guns all & all

[nwilliams]

Can't go wrong with a Glock. Sure everyone and their brother seems to have one and they get a bad rep sometimes as being "thug guns" but I ignore all that. They have served the military and law enforcement well for many years and will do so for years to come I'm sure. I'm not a big fan of the compacts, but thats just a personal preference, the full size models feel very nice to me.

[tnieto2004]

as long as your finger is off the trigger its 100% safe .. i wouldnt keep one in the chamber if i had kids near .. just IMO

[brentwal]

NO, you can't trust 'em. First you shot one then for some reason you buy one, then another and another.............


It's some sort of mind control I tell ya!!!!!! :D

[VerrySavage]

I have only fired around 200 rounds through Glock's that belong to friends, I have never had a failure to feed or fire, that I will say in thier defense, but as I stated on the one 1911 topic, I find the Glock's do not fit my grip, there's something "off" about thier geomitry so they don't feel natural in my grip, part of it is that they are so light, another is (perhaps because of grip design/or the light weight) that the Glock bucks more than other Autos I shoot and than makes them slower to reaquire the target for follow up shots.
If you are looking & your mind is still open to other options you might also want to take a look at the Ruger P345 series, I just bought a new stainless/polymer combo KP345 Ruger.
http://ruger.com/Firearms/images/Product-Models/1.jpg
--Ken

[StrikeFire83]

1700 Rounds and 8 months later, my Glock 17 has YET to malfunction. Ever. I've cleaned it once every 3 range trips.

Excellent weapon, in every way.

By the way, I don't shoot crappy reloads, or any reloads for that matter, and that's that biggest complaint I've ever heard about with glocks.

:cuss: "Wa, wa, my glock jams with cousin skeeter's magic craploads! Bad company bad gun."

[Steve C]

The Glock is a fine tool for self defense and the model 19 often my choice for a carry weapon. I like it for its durability, relaiblility, resistance to perspiration, and simple function. It has no aesthetic apeal to me though and while I practice and shoot it well it doesn't give me the same joy as my other traditional pistols and revolvers.

[yardism]

I had a Glock 19 several years ago. I have nothing bad to say about it at all. Never failed to perform in any way.

[RNB65]

Glocks are perhaps the most reliable semi-auto handgun ever made. But they are not a good choice for beginners. They require a significant amount of gun handling experience and common sense to handle safely. The light 5lb trigger pull and no manual safety can easily result in an accidental discharge if you're not very careful. You must be sure to keep your finger outside the trigger guard at all times when you're not intending to fire and you must be *very* careful to not snag a holster strap when holstering. Most AD's occur during holstering when the thumbstrap on the holster snags the trigger.

Someone without gun handling experience wanting a Glock for home defense would probably be better off buying one with the 12lb "New York" trigger. Much less likely to have an AD.

[FireArmFan]

Glocks are fine handguns. They shoot fairly smooth and accurate and are simple for the most part. it's not as fancy as a custom 1911 or many of the other guns out there but it serves it's purpose very well. i'm not on the opposing side of glocks but i'm not a super glock junkie either. i do hope to own one someday but it's lower on my very long list of handguns to own. I've got a friend who owns pretty much all glocks and i can't say i've ever turned down firing them.

[Skpotamus]

I'm a big glock fan and a NRA instructor. I started out hating the things, having grown up shooting 1911's. A friend of my fathers made me shoot his and I got hooked.

I've yet to see a glock malfunction without reloads being involved. I have however, had two of my glocks have parts wear down and break during shooting (after roughly 10-15K rounds), only to have the guns continue running until the magazine was empty.

I actually steer beginners towards glocks AND proper training. The reason being that the guns are simple, and don't have any extra external controls. Most AD/ND's written up in newspapers have the phrase "I thought the safety was on" or "I thought the gun was unloaded" in them somewhere.

Proper gun handling skills DO NOT make the assumption that the mechanical safety of a firearm will stop it from shooting, as well as the assumption that the safety lets you point the gun wherever the hell you want. If a mechanical safety stops a person from discharging a firearm unintentionally, that person needs actual training or to not have a firearm in the first place.

The biggest point of decision between the top handguns out there today (glock, sig, H&K, XD's, various 1911's, etc), isn't what the "experts" online or in the gun shop say, but what fits best in your hands.

[GlenJ]

I've had/have several other handguns besides a GLOCK and I wished I gotten one sooner. I've also qualified with the Beretta 92 in the military and I've fired two models of Sigs. None of them were as accurate as a GLOCK.

[aguyindallas]

I love them and moved to almost an all Glock platform in the last 12 months. I have had ZERO issues with them.

[Blacklabman]

I own the follwing.

1. 3rd Gen G26(9mm)
2. 3rd Gen G17(9mm)
3. 3rd Gen G29(10mm)
4. Two 3rd Gen G20's.(10mm)


I have owned many makes and models of pistols over the years. Glocks for me, have been hands down to. the most reliable. They are also very accurate.
Knock on wood------ I have never had any type malfunction, with these pistols.

[two tone]

Glock are very dependable.

They are great for training. They can be dry fired over and over without damage. A little Break Free Clp or similar type oil everynow helps them run smooth but is not needed for reliability.

[JPP]

Over 4,000 rounds through my Glock 17 without a problem.
That's factory ammo and my reloads with 115 gr. FMJ's.
It's what I carried for several years as a Reserve Deputy.....
and it the one that's in the pistol safe by the bed......
so I'd say you could trust 'em!

JP

[bigmedicine]

For me, it has never been about wondering if a glock would work. I have shot 2 of them with anything/everything I could find from reloads to the hottest 10mm stuff I could find. Each and every time the thing shoots.
My issue with the Glock is twofold. First, I am ergonomically challenged when it comes to the grip. It just does not fit me comfortably and I cannot make the adjustment. Second, I have never been able to move on past my mental block of having a hammer to look at. I know this is silly, but from someone that has put ~100k rounds through various 1911s, I have trained myself to always use visual and tactile clues from the hammer. Could I possibly overcome both of these with a glock grip reduction and further training on glocks? Maybe. My particular experience (to date) is about 2000 rounds through 2 different glocks. If I do this, that, and the other, I can hit what I aim at. If I just pick it up and shoot, I am very unhappy with my ability to shoot.
Again, this is in no way the pistols problem - it is MY problem. The gun is so mechanically sound that it amazes me. That said, I have never had a issue with my Ed Brown Kobra through thousands and thousands of rounds either. This just shows the importance of working with the pistol you choose and making sure that it works for you. Rest assurred, if you can get comfortable with a Glock, it will always work.

[tango3065]

Read these two article and tell me one single other brand gun that has ever acomplished these tests.



http://theprepared.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=90&Itemid=40




http://www.volny.cz/glock/html/tested.htm

[Wedge]

as long as your finger is off the trigger its 100% safe .. i wouldnt keep one in the chamber if i had kids near .. just IMO

The gun will only go off if you pull the trigger. My G17 has barely been used, I only have 2000 rounds through it. It ate everything. Only goes off if I pull the trigger.

My G17 also provides 52 rounds of ammo with a 17+1 in the gun and another two 17 round mags as a reload.

No problems with 1 in the chamber. Like I said it is safe until you pull the trigger.

[CajunBass]

Where do people who should know better get the idea that a Glock doesn't have an external safety? :confused: Every one I've ever seen has one. It's right there on the trigger.

Since your finger shouldn't be on the trigger until you're ready to shoot, what advantage is there to having another "safety" somewhere else?

I don't own a Glock, but they have sold about a bajillion of them so they must be doing something right. If you like them, go for it.

[tydephan]

Glocks are they to be trusted

I trust a Glock 22 to defend my home and family against unwanted peoples.

I trust a Glock 26 to defend myself everyday.

I've never met a Glock that I didn't trust.

[A.Fischer]

I finally broke down and picked up a 19. Grip did feel a little off at first but after 200 rnds I absolutely love it. I have never shot so accurately. Trigger reset is so short and shot to shot recovery is very quick. Trust it.

[Atticus]

Even those who don't like Glocks, typically respect their reliability. Most of us (I'm one of them) just don't like the way the grip is designed or that they just ain't pretty. There's far too much history out there to deny that they are overall, awsome pistols.

[CountGlockula]

Here's a nice site for you to read: "Why I like Glock firearms"
http://www.commtechreview.net/lawsec/likglock.htm

I've shot 1,300+ rounds out of my two month old Glock 35 .40cal. No problems at all. It's a simple handgun and thoughtfully planned safety features. I chose a Glock for simplicity, comfort, accuracy and price value.

Once you purchase one and take it to range, you may feel intimidated by others' H&K, 1911 and other $1K value handguns. But you'll feel confident in your Glock, because of its reliabitility.

I went out the outdoor range yesterday and saw people shooting Berretas (spelling?), Kimbers, H&Ks, Springers, etc...majority had feeding problems and other issues. But my Glock kept firing and firing after 200+ rounds throughout that day.

Just my experience.

[Fawkes]

"You'll shoot your eye out, kid!"

[Master Blaster]

I dont understand the grip angle thing. I shoot 1911's and revolvers, .22 target pistols, highpowers, czs and Glocks. I dont find the grip angle to me really much different that the 1911. I have held the G34, and the G26 I own over a 1911, and the angle of the grip to the sldie, trigger etc. is maybe 1 or 3 degrees off of the 1911 angles if at all.

Now many folks like the Ruger MKII design, and I never hear folks complain about how they dont point right, or how strange they feel due to the VERY VERY different Grip angle trigger position etc of the MKII design. The Grip andle of a MKII is a good 20 degrees different and the trigger position is also quite different as well.

If you have one hold it up to a 1911 or a high power and compare it, Its really pretty clear.

I like my glocks, their only drawback is the trigger, it does detract from their accuracy.

[MichaelJ]

I own several Glocks. And several 1911's. I think both are superb weapons.
My Glocks are incredibly reliable and so far are more than accurate enough.
The grip angle on a Glock is not the same as a 1911. Try them and see how you like them. Not everyone is the same, and one person may love them while another does not. Make up your own mind from your own evaluation. Don't trust others to tell you what kind of weapon to buy. Only you can decide this.

[LBTRS]

It can't be argued that Glocks work as they are supposed to. Very reliable and in use by thousands of agencies around the world.

What can be argued is the personal preferences of the individual shooter. I do not care for Glocks at all due to the poor grip angle, finger grooves, ugly looks, etc.

Have you looked at a Springfield XD? Similar design as a Glock yet the grip is greatly improved in my opinion. The XD is the best of the polymer guns in my book. I'm a big Sig fan, have you looked at any Sig handguns?

[tango3065]

The XD is the best of the polymer guns in my book.

:scrutiny:


When the XD passes these tests I will say they are on par with a Glock,


http://www.volny.cz/glock/html/tested.htm



http://theprepared.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=90&Itemid=40





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[El Tejon]

Aar, remember, handguns are weak and underpowered. The subjective is objective. Get you YOU like best.

You will learn through training and experience what works for you and what does not. Glock is a solid weapon, but not the only solid weapon. Go to a rental range and see what you like.

Good luck.

[mljdeckard]

I carried a G-22 for years. I never had any malfunctions with it.

I also agree that they are good pistols for beginners. They are very uncomplicated. I believe our soldiers should be carrying them, especially as long as we are pretending to follow the Hague accords and are using 115 gr fmj.

I now use a 1911, I felt like I was experienced enough to use the more complicated setup, and I still think so. The only real problem I have anymore with a Glock is the gooey trigger, but that's only after being spoiled to a match grade 1911 trigger.

If I had to grab one pistol, sight unseen and untested, and trust my life to it, it would be a Glock.

[3rdpig]

My personal feeling is that Glocks are one of the most durable and reliable handguns ever conceived and built and I've owned a lot of handguns over the years besides the 3 Glocks I own to compare them to.

No mechanical device is foolproof or failure proof and neither is a Glock, but it's about as good as it gets in a semi auto pistol.

[psyopspec]

You either have a very strong opinion for or against Glocks.

Can't say as I do. However, they tend to be highly reliable weapons, lots of accessories available, and the price is about right.

Good luck if you go with one - they're great pistols, just not great for me.

[michiganfan]

Never met a Glock iIdidnt trust and never met a Glock I didnt like. Some of my best friends are Glocks.

[AcenJay]

Glocks are the only guns that I would carry right now and trust my life to every day.

[LBTRS]

When the XD passes these tests I will say they are on par with a Glock,


http://www.volny.cz/glock/html/tested.htm



http://theprepared.com/index.php?opt...d=90&Itemid=40


Yeah, those are real world tests. Good to know that when my 100,000 round Glock gets dropped out of an airplane and drug behind the bumper of a car it will still fire.

Show me a test showing the XD doesn't perform under real world situations and you might have something.

Stay out of the Glock Kool Aid Son!

[two tone]

I personally think the XD grip feels like that of a hammer, the overall balance just feels top heavy to me.

Oh well, I am sure they are accurate. I dont see whats so wrong about the glock grip angle, though. It is exceptionaly quick from draw to site picture for me.

[LBTRS]

Oh well, I am sure they are accurate. I dont see whats so wrong about the glock grip angle, though. It is exceptionaly quick from draw to site picture for me.

As I stated, nothing can be said about the reliability of a Glock and the design has proven itself over and over.

The grip angle causes the gun to point high on presentation and requires me to push the muzzle down to get a proper sight picture before firing. The 1911, Sig's, HK USP's, XD's, revolvers all allow me to draw and be correctly pointed at the target without having to push the muzzle down to get on target. The Glock grip angle doesn't work for me, however, it may work for you.

Something I have noticed over the years is that the majority of Glock fans are young and/or have little experience with other handguns. Of course this isn't always the case but in my experience, the guys that are the most vocal in favor of Glocks have the least experience with other guns.

[SouthpawShootr]

As far as I'm concerned, Glocks set the standard for reliability.

For me, at least the G19 size always come up just right during a draw.

Of course there are lots of other quality guns out there. I have several Colts that have yet to give me grief. I'm one of those rare fans of S&W autoloaders.

[Green Lantern]

Something I have noticed over the years is that the majority of Glock fans are young and/or have little experience with other handguns.

I fit all of these categories: young Glock fan with little experience with other handguns.

But while I DO praise the virtues of my G19, I understand that my experience is limited - thus I avoid statements like "it's the BEST gun out there." :cool: Heck, even if I HAD extensively shot Berettas, Sigs, H&Ks, XDs, and countless others.....

what is the best for ME may not be the best for you!

Sounds like the OP has the right idea by trying a few different pistols on "for size" before laying down the cash.

That being said, I do say that a Glock can be trusted, so long as you're ALWAYS mindful of keeping stuff clear of the trigger if there's a round in the chamber. Your finger of course, as well as any straps or clothing around the holster should you need to re-holster it.

Which come to think of it, is good advice for ANY gun, "safety" or not...

[two tone]

Something I have noticed over the years is that the majority of Glock fans are young and/or have little experience with other handguns.

Good oberservation but dont forget that back in the day there werent that many plastic pistols, if any. Nevermind the amount of variations and styles of pistols (metal or plastic) available today. I simply dont feel the need to go out and try everything on the market.

On the other hand i do know what works, and i do understand how handgun manufactures try to cater to some folks with different features etc.

[Plink]

They're a reliable and durable gun. Despite what the Glockophiles will tell you, they're not the only reliable and durable gun. The best gun for you is the one you shoot the best with. Try a few different guns and see which fits you best.

For me, I don't like the way they fit my hand and I have to admit, all the hype and brainwashing is a huge turn off, so I avoid them.

[3rdpig]

Something I have noticed over the years is that the majority of Glock fans are young and/or have little experience with other handguns. Of course this isn't always the case but in my experience, the guys that are the most vocal in favor of Glocks have the least experience with other guns.

You'll have to add me (49) and my older Brother (56) and my best shooting buddy Stan (63) to those people who are older and also vocal in favor of Glocks. All 3 of us cut our teeth on 1911's, High Powers, etc, etc for more years than we care to remember. The first handgun I ever fired was a WWII 1911 at about age 9, the first handgun I ever bought on my own was a High Power at age 21. I trained for years with both the 1911 and the High Power and shot competition with both also.

In fact I still own multiple copies of the above pistols. I still consider the 1911 to be one of the best military sidearms ever made and the High Power one of the best pistols of any kind ever made.

Personally I have little problem switching between grip angles, but I do believe it's best to train exclusively with just one, so that no time is needed to transition to the other. From my experience the one that points the most instinctively for you is the one you train the most with. Of course, your mileage may vary. For me now, the 1911 and HP point low when I first pick them up, but after a few minutes of practice I'm right back on with them. Same goes with trigger actions, with the exception of DAO pocket guns I train exclusively with Glocks, as do the other two men I mentioned, although recently Stan has fallen in love with the XD-45 Tactical. Can't say I blame him, it's a great piece. But his main carry gun and home defense guns still say Glock on the side.

The Glock is a stark, ugly, rugged and dependable tool that just plain gets the job done without the need of a single add on accessory. And it does that right out of the box, no tuning, no polishing and no break in required. It will reliably chamber and fire accurately any type of ammo, again with no tuning or polishing or add on parts. With it's polymer frame and it's Tennifer treated metal parts it's rugged, weather, dust, dirt, sweat and rust resistant. I routinely subject my Glocks to treatment that would make me cringe if I were to do it to my one of my Belgian HP's. In a shoulder holster in the Arizona summer, I've had stainless steel guns show surface rust in a single day but I've gone the whole summer and never saw a spot on my Glock 26 carry piece. To this day I've never seen a spot of rust on any of my Glocks, despite having them actually dripping with sweat day after day after day, and doing nothing more than letting them air dry and wiping them off with a gun cloth.

No hype or brainwashing here, just the truth as I've found it.

But as you said, what works best for the individual is what really counts. But don't for a second believe that most of Glock's supporters are under 30 kool aid drinkers. For someone that can get used to the grip angle and trigger, there are damn few equals in the world of handguns for carry and self defense than a Glock. Again, that's my opinion, but it's based on 40 years of gun use and 28 years of every day carry.

[tango3065]

Yeah, those are real world tests. Good to know that when my 100,000 round Glock gets dropped out of an airplane and drug behind the bumper of a car it will still fire.

Show me a test showing the XD doesn't perform under real world situations and you might have something.

Stay out of the Glock Kool Aid Son!




I didn't say the XD wouldn't perform under real world conditions, what I did say was when the XD passes the exact torture tests that have been done to Glock that I would consider them on par with Glocks.

Maybe some work on your reading skills is in order SON; besides thats my favorite flavor kool aid why would I want to stay out of it? :neener:

[Wedge]

Something I have noticed over the years is that the majority of Glock fans are young and/or have little experience with other handguns. Of course this isn't always the case but in my experience, the guys that are the most vocal in favor of Glocks have the least experience with other guns.

My first handgun...a single action in .45 Colt.

Gun I trust with my life...my Glock 17.

[TimboKhan]

Look, I don't even particularly care for Glocks, but the fact is that they have pretty much proven themselves to be good guns. Some people are just wholly uninterested in admitting that their preconceived notions about other guns are incorrect! If you dig it, you should buy it with confidence.

[tango3065]

Something I have noticed over the years is that the majority of Glock fans are young and/or have little experience with other handguns. Of course this isn't always the case but in my experience, the guys that are the most vocal in favor of Glocks have the least experience with other guns.

Shhhh don't let my other 20 or so handguns hear that they will feel left out :D , Even though I am still attending college I am not that young and I have a wife of 8 years and two little ones walking around, BTW I have been around guns all my life but at the ripe age of 18 Uncle Sam showed me that I wasn't as good as shot as I thought I was.

This thread really took a nose dive. To the original poster as far as Glocks being trusted, 65-70% of law enforcement can't be wrong ;) , some of them don't receive propper training but that can't be blamed on the gun.

[Gocart]

I trust Glocks. Period. 55,000 rounds through my G23 and no hiccups.

I don't trust people who keep their finger inside the trigger guard, regardless of the pistol they shoot.

[The Lone Haranguer]

My Glock 19 has been extremely reliable. Until being eclipsed by newer technology (S&W M&P compact), it was my main "go-to" defensive handgun. I do think the most reliable (in terms of the feed/fire/eject cycle) Glocks are in 9mm.

[wallyg]

Glock, the best plastic gun made.

And about as exciting as mayo. on white bread.

[Cousin Mike]

I'm so emotional...

...I love my Glock.

:D

[BrainOnSigs]

Let me preface this by saying that I really like Glocks and carried a G32 for the past year before migrating to a HK P2000SK.

I owned two brand new G33s...and they were lemons. Bone stock, new FML mags, lubed properly, etc. They both did the same thing. They would feed great for a mag or two and then the fail to feed. The cartridge would bury itself into the feed ramp. It didn't matter what I was shooting. Federal American Eagle, Speer Lawman, WWB, Speer Gold Dots HP, Federal Hydrashoks. All did the same thing. I switched out springs to a non-captive Wolff spring, added a +1 grip extension, changed the lube, kept changing the ammo. It would run for a while and then go south. I then returned it to bone stock. Hey...it works great! Then the next range session....it would jam again...and again....and again. I finally unloaded it (telling the person about the issues). This person never got it to run either. A year went by and decided to give one another try so I picked up another brand new one. I was shocked to relive the whole nightmare over again with this new pistol. The same issue.....intermittent....run good.....jam up....run good...jam up. I took it back to my dealer....he refunded my money....he returned it to Glock. He eventually obtained an OD G32 for me that has been flawless. I still haven't a clue about my two G33 lemons.

I actually plan on buying another one again this year. If this doesn't work.....I will probably get banned at GlockTalk. :)

It sure would be an excellent "bug out" bag gun in addition to concealed carry.

http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL875/3165911/6449842/92119595.jpg
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL875/3165911/6449842/126036267.jpg

My OD G32:
http://pic18.picturetrail.com/VOL875/3165911/6449842/104264654.jpg

[shooter71]

i dont own one..and its taken me til now to realize that i want one..i tried to put it off , fight the urge, whatever you wanna call it .since everybody has one and i wanted something different...but now ive just come to terms and realized its just a one does everything gun..and the simplicity factor is a plus...draw, point, shoot ..no fumbling with a hammer or external safety. not that there is anything wrong with that but in home defense or self defense, i think simple is better..plus i want to start some IDPA shooting and ive already got my mind set on a G19 for that. ive been thinking the last few days on selling my XD40 and getting a Glock 22 or possibly a 21,,but i like the added safety benefit of the grip safety and thats why i chose the XD over the Glock. no way to squeeze off a round when reholstering..

on a side note, im glad the Glocks come with a chamber loaded indicator..bout time

[GeorgiaGlocker]

I trust my Glocks to go bang every time I pull the trigger. They are reliable, easy to work on and parts are relatively cheap. I have over 6000 rounds through my Glocks without one problem. I'm not looking for the "prettiest" firearm. I'm looking for a firearm that will save my life and the lives of my family. That firearm is a Glock.

[LBTRS]

ive been thinking the last few days on selling my XD40 and getting a Glock 22 or possibly a 21,,but i like the added safety benefit of the grip safety and thats why i chose the XD over the Glock. no way to squeeze off a round when reholstering..


How do you reholster without engaging the grip safety?

[JLStorm]

There are plenty of other guns just as reliable if not more so that fit my hands better. I personally do not care for the look, feel of Glock. I have also found that their boxy structure makes them more uncomfortable for me to carry, even compared to HK which is pretty boxy as well, I have used great holsters with both, but I sold my Glock as it was just not a good fit for me. I am also part of the group that likes a traditional safety, but to each his own.

One thing is for sure, the glock will go bang every time, just like Sig, HK, or some of the other fine pistols, but the glock is much less expensive. so if you can deal with the boxy shape and if its comfortable in your hands or you just dont want to spend much but still want a reliable gun, the Glock should work for you.

[universal]

I have owned four Glocks (model 22, 27, 35, and 17) and carried a model 19. All worked great and never gave me a problem. I fired approximately 8,000 rounds through the 22 during several years of law enforcement training and I never once had a problem. So to answer your original questions; yes, Glocks can be trusted, in my opinion.

[JonB]

I have a Glock and an XD-9. Glock is 10mm, XD-9 is, well 9mm.

I prefer the XD because it fits my hands better, more comfortable shooting position or something.

So before you decide on a Glock, check out the XD's too.

Can't go wrong with either one IMO.

[fattsgalore]

Gripe: no manual safety,and I'm still not use to its feel.
As for reliability i have nothing to say but.

G23 by my side... right now.
No matter what, I'll never get rid of it and bought it for that purpose.

If theirs so much as a single problem in a thousand rounds thats not the operator's fault it's not a reliable gun to me.
Brian like your Collection especially your OD32 do they make all models in OD and is it more expensive.

How do y'all post pics?

[Autolycus]

Atticus nailed it in post 25.

[universal]

Tecumseh and Atticus both bring up an excellent point. However, I feel the opposite when it comes to the grip on the Glocks. The full sized frame (17,22 etc.) fits my hand perfectly and I love the angle. It really comes down to personal taste. I personally do not care for the H&K USP pistols due to the grip angle and the high bore axis. I still think they are great guns and if they fit someone's hand, I think they are a great choice. I would just not carry one myself unless I had to.

[Rokman]

My three Glocks have been fantastic for many years and many rounds. I trust them 100%. They are generation 2 Glocks, so I don't know much about the new ones except that they should be just as good. BrainOnSigs thanks for the input on the Glock 33, because that is the one that I have my eyes on now.