Unlucky Glocksters!

I've had a number of Glocks over the years and sold them all off in favor of guns I liked better, but they are good guns. I did have a lot of trouble with one in particular, but cured the problem. It just took six months to find someone who could diagnose the ill.

That said, one recent post about a Glock problem was absolutely phony. I added up the contradictory statements and there were nine. I actually wrote a post addressing the issues, but never sent it because I could see no benefit in calling someone a liar.

I also didn't post it because I see (what I believe to be) entirely too much sarcasm and criticism in forums. I have been responded to with sarcasm and do not appreciate it so I try not to do it to others.

But, the truth is I don't believe all of the KB posts. Some are just too far fetched. And some, like the one I mention, simply are not believable because the posts are so contradictory and/or just plain dumb.

What I don't understand is why people want to bash other people's guns. I like a lot of different guns. I like Glocks, but it happens I like CZs, Tanfoglios, Sigs, Kimbers, S&Ws, Kahrs, HKs, Paras (the list goes on) better.

I may get another Glock because of all the guns I've owned I was fastest drawing and firing (accurately) from concealment a Glock 19. Had that down to .53 seconds. Next best has been about .69. That makes the Glock attractive.

Get a life! the 1911 is a fossil, that is fun to shoot, but not to be trusted for ccw protection-carry.

Click to expand...

Ah, so the OP's real premise finally appears ... just another Glocks are better than 1911s waste of bandwidth. I do feel sorry for the many thousands of folks that carry 1911s daily, both for personal defense or professionally, who have no clue that 1911s are untrustworthy fossils.

The 1911's feed ramp is Two-Piece!

Click to expand...

Yep, a two piece design that has been working for the past 97 years.

An old model T works great, if it has a 2008 mustang drive train, power locks, windows, suspension, interior etc...

Click to expand...

Mustangs don't have polymer frames though...

Get a life! the 1911 is a fossil, that is fun to shoot, but not to be trusted for ccw protection-carry.

Click to expand...

Sure, I guess that is why more police officers, United States Armed Forces and Civilians have carried the 1911 throughout its history than can ever be said for Gaston's red-headed Austrian...

OK... just had to get that out of the way. Ducking now.

Get a life! the 1911 is a fossil, that is fun to shoot, but not to be trusted for ccw protection-carry.

Click to expand...

I have a hard time reading your posts. You have no command of the English Language. Instead of adding to your posts, one is tempted to write you off, as a poorly educated Kool-Aid drinker.

I have met many Glock users over the years. The impression they make, is always the same. Poorly educated, have low paying jobs, and buy Glock because of the low price point. They then become fanatical, about all things Glock. I have found that many Glock fanatics, do not have much experience with other firearm platforms. For example. The majority of them, cannot tell you the difference between a Ruger Blackhawk, and a Freedom Arms 83 Premier.

I am curious with your obvious vast knowledge of firearms, why you would make such a stupid statement.

I await your reply. If nothing else, it should be entertaining.

1911's are DEAD!!


Did anybody post this link yet?
http://www.thegunzone.com/glock/glock-kb-faq.html

So let's see here Steve, you create a topic because you are upset. You feel YOUR weapon of choice is being bashed and you run to it's rescue, but then go on to bash someone else's choice?

Maybe this is why Glocks have a bad name... Their owners?

Glocks aren't so bad, the real problem is that so many of their owners have no business owning a firearm at all.

And they continually reinforce that stereotype daily on the internet.

I'm currently in the process of making a 1911 to my liking that I intend to carry about as much as I do my G30. I love both styles. The 1911 can be customized to your personality, and the GLOCK is a sound working tool that has yet to fail me.

I have a dream, that one day GLOCK's and 1911's will sit in the same restaurant, drink from the same water fountain, and be carried in harmony!!!!

I have no use for ANY striker fired semi auto that is not capable of immediate second strike. DA/SA or SA/DA or give the poor bastard a hammer you can thumb back. I wouldn't pack a Glock for CCW under any circumstances and much prefer the 1911 / CZ / Browning P35 type weapons where I have to depend on them. Now for a range rat, Glocks are fine. Cheap, light, fairly durable and easy to disassemble to the point where they almost do it by themselves

OP shows his young teeth.. indeed

Quote: Glocks aren't so bad, the real problem is that so many of their owners have no business owning a firearm at all.

And they continually reinforce that stereotype daily on the Internet.
--------------
...

IMHO (the above quote) in a NUTSHELL

Add to that, the true saying: "out of sight, out of mind" and you see why they also have the highest incidents both, in civil, and professional, use, of AD's and ND's..

As mentioned, the best safety is what is between one's ears but, seeing is believing, and knowing.. holds far more truth.

I wish our many young glock-gun-fighters, a lot of luck up the long road of daily handling of your preferred weapon, being an unforgiving gun, IMO, has shown that one small mistake is always waiting for ya.. or a friend, in the vast numbers of them out there in daily use.

However, what drove the young gun fighters of the old West is what still drives the modern-day-one's as well..

IMHO,


Ls

i'm about sick of this thread. is their a more pointless topic of conversation, then bashing two perfectly good, reliable firearms?

i'm about sick of this thread. is their a more pointless topic of conversation, then bashing two perfectly good, reliable firearms?

Click to expand...

I suppose we could talk about the use of the SHIFT key or discuss the number of times people have had to use their handgun underwater....

I don't own a GLOCK, I shot a bunch of em though and never had a KB nor have my GLOCK "fanboy" buddies. It's a good weapon I just happen to prefer XDs and 1911s myself.

hmmmmm

this one has been largely pointless. We should be discussing the very REAL topics of...

9mm vs .45, which is better for zombies?

Zombies, Fast or slow and which round to use?

Glock fanboys vs M$P fanboys, vs CZ Fan boy, vs 1911 Fanboys... How much duct tape do we need to cover their mouths?

What caliber for bear? and what wine to serve?

Who makes the best gun?

What is the best gun?

These and other topics should be what we are talking about.

Unfortunately, those topics don't have an expiration date.

Bashing

Hey,I thought Bashing is what this forum is all about?At least that's what it seems to be lately.

"I have met many Glock users over the years. The impression they make, is always the same. Poorly educated, have low paying jobs, and buy Glock because of the low price point. They then become fanatical, about all things Glock. I have found that many Glock fanatics, do not have much experience with other firearm platforms. For example. The majority of them, cannot tell you the difference between a Ruger Blackhawk, and a Freedom Arms 83 Premier."

*****

Full of yourself or what!

Do you suppose your reason for purchasing a Glock criterion, is that used by police departments and militaries, the world over?

You're trolling right now, aren't you?

--Ray

Just the same giants of intellect getting together for another Glock bashing party. Nothing to be learned, nothing to be gained, nothing to hang around for...

Glocks

I like my Glocks and carry them fairly comfortably.I love my Colt 1911's but never carry them.Much too heavy and bulky.However 9 times out of 10 I have my S&W snubby in my front pocket when out in public.

This thread deserves no response.That comes from a Glock owner,1911 owner,Armalite owner,Ruger owner,GSSF participant,IPSC participant,as well as too many milsurps to count and a few I may have forgotten.You guys embarass me,no wonder the gun grabbers are gaining.

Just the same giants of intellect getting together for another Glock bashing party. Nothing to be learned, nothing to be gained, nothing to hang around for...

Click to expand...

Well, there was the photographic proof that other manufacturers have more chamber support than Glocks... that was something to be learned for those with open minds.

Glocks work.Out of the box,follow instructions,feed them good ammo,they work.Follow simple instructions,chamber support becomes a moot point,and NDs,ADs and KBs become a moot point.Glocks are the choice of profesionals the world over.Not everyone's favorite,but a good piece,none the less.If youre not comfortable with them,get a revolver,or a can of pepperspray,or maybe you can go "cocked and locked",to be safer.

Sticky Part Two...

Here too, it's all been said.

If everyone's sick of this debate, add this to the sticky list, and refer new posters of the topic to it.

--Ray