Should it Stay or Should it Go?

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Winkman822 said:
. . . . Now I know everyone says that you should have at least one Glock in your collection, but I'm of the train of thought that it's not really worth having something around if it isn't actively used. I don't believe in safe queens. . . . .
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I'm with you on that. I guess it's a good thing that I don't believe in safe queens, because I can't afford any, anyway.
Winkman822 said:
. . . . My Glock 19 does nothing but sit in my desk safe at work . . . .
I really find that I don't have any real use for the Glock 19 as I just don't like its ergonomics, but at the same time, it does have the super scary, if we're to believe the media, soon to be restricted 33 round clipazines too. So it does have some novelty value for me. So what say you fine folks, keep the 19 as "you should have at least one Glock" gun or let it go in favor of an HK, Sig, or 1911 that will definitely find a place in my collection?
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While I'm awfully fond of my G19, it sounds like yours may need to find a new home. IMHO, the G19 is a great combination of size, weight, capacity, etc. It's a simple, reliable, and reasonably accurate firearm. It has good capacity, an acceptable caliber, . . . and lots of competition.
 
I'm having the same debate with my M9. Got it for nostalgic reasons, but haven't fired it in over a year (actually nearly two). I'm really starting to lean towards selling it, but still not quite sure. Good luck with your decision!
 
It doesn't sound like you are in need of cash, or short on other pistols to use, so maybe you can sit on it a while and decide later if you really want to get rid of it. Or you can trade/sell it tomorrow for something else. Only you can answer that, to satisfy your wants, needs, or desires.

Personally I like Glocks and would love to have a 19 but cant afford one now. Not everyone feels the same way and that is why there are so many different makes, models, sizes, and calibers. I have a couple pistols that I got a great deal on that I am not too fond of, but I got them for trade bait, and if something that I like comes up they will go. That's the way things are, some I will never part with and some I couldn't care less about. Only you can decide what you will do.
 
It's interesting how gun forums and gun magazines often dictate that "everyone should have at least one ____ in their collection." What's wrong with shooting what you like? I guess my collection must be a very poor one. It has no Glock, no 1911, no lever-action Winchester, no Remington 870, and no S&W K-frame revolver. I've owned all of those at some point. The best part of owning them was that their sales funded purchases of things I enjoy more.
 
I'm still a bit surprised that I haven't been flamed for considering parting company with yet another Glock. I think that for the time being, since I am not super cash strapped, I'll hold on to it and keep an eye on the local market for a good condition German Sig P220 or P226 that may merit trading the Glock toward it. That said, I must admit that while the Glock 19 doesn't really work for my particular biomechanics (I have smallish hands), I do like the concept of the Glock. It is as everyone has said, a simple, reasonably priced, rugged, acceptably accurate, reliable, and simple gun. It's just not quite right for me.

So, at the end of the day, I think I'm going to hold on to the ol' 19 for the time being and may just add another P99 or dip my foot into the HK pond.
 
I rarely if ever get rid of guns that work. I never shoot my old Glock 22/27 duty pistols from years back, but I'm not selling them. They're ugly, worth little, and function flawlessly. I've got umpteen mags and Gold Dot cartridges.

They'll be ready to go if I ever need them. They aren't starting any fights in the safe.
 
BSA1 said:
I don't own a Glock and personally don't like them. I think the design is dated with much better polymer, striker fire handguns available.
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The above in bold I've read on other forums including this one and I don't buy it.

I don't think Glock is anymore "dated" than other "modern" polymer pistols. They all fire bullets from a cartridge consisting of projectile, brass, primer and powder.

I've owned the more modern S&W M&P9's and ended up selling them for Glocks. Couldn't stand the trigger and they were not particularly accurate.

OP, I've sold a couple of my Glocks to try other polymer pistols and regretted it, only to trade them in for other Glocks.
 
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Seems as though everywhere I go these days all I hear is, "Glock! Glock! Glock!". Sheesh! -- sounds like someone let open the door of a hen house and one very horny rooster is on everyone's head-for-the-hills tail.

I know Glock makes a damn fine selection of semi-autos -- as does Starbucks makes a good cup of joe -- but could this love of the latest just be a passing fad? Just asking is all...
 
Look for something you want and trade. Or sell and hold the money til you find something you want. I did the former today and traded a pair of junkers for a really nice Walther PP 7.65
 
Your gun, money and collection---do what you want.

I have Glocks but also a 1911 and a couple revolvers----my next one will probably be a single action Ruger.
 
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