Any of you LE guys been forced to like glocks due to it being issued?

[desert gator]

I think that glocks are great guns, but I dont feel that the grip angle is for me. My concern though is that once I graduate the police academy I will get hired on somewhere that standard issues glocks. So the advice that I am looking for is my ccw weapon right now is a walther pps. I am thinking of changing over to glock and learning to like it so that I am not shooting guns that have two different grip angles and trigger pulls. You guys who carry glocks as your duty weapon, do you also carry a glock as your ccw?

 

[RobMoore]

If its just the angle, you'll get used to it, just like any other gun or new technique. Give it time.

 

[armoredman]

I qualify Expert or Distinuished Expert with the G-19 and G-17 every year, have for 7.5 years with this Dept., and I still can't stand 'em. I carry CZ off duty, a P01 and a PCR.

 

[strangelittleman]

I carry CZ off duty, a P01 and a PCR.

Yep, I do too ( O.D.Green P01). On duty is the M&P40.

 

[Frog48]

I dont see this as a big issue. Just ask about carrying a privately owned pistol. Few local PD's and Sheriff's offices will insist that you carry a dept issued weapon, as long as you get your privately owned pistol approved, and you shoot quals with it.

 

[menohearclicksound]

The gun would be the last of my worries, I would worry about the job. You will learn to shoot the issued weapon. They will make sure you qualify with it don't worry. Then just carry what is approved off duty.

 

[ReloaderFred]

I was forced to carry a Glock 22 the last year and a half before I retired, after carrying a S&W Model 57, .41 Magnum, for 24 1/2 years. Hated the Glock and now don't own one, but I do own many other semi-auto pistols.

Hope this helps.

Fred

 

[CWL]

Practice with your service pistol, muscle memory will handle any angle/grip issues.

Using a pistol will be a very small part of your career, if you are lucky.

Stay safe.

 

[Cpt. America]

We are issued the Glock 22. Off duty I carry a Kel-tec P11 or P32. I don't care for the Glock, just not a good fit for me. Id rather carry a PX4, SR9 or CZ PO1.

 

[Sapper771]

MY department issues Glock 31's and I dont mind them. I usually carry a 1911 or a Glock 21SF (modified) off duty. I do like glocks because they are a good tool for what they were intended for.....they just need a better grip angle. I use to carry a standard Glock 21 off duty because I prefer 45. I finally got a chance to try out a Glock 21 SF and I liked it so much that I bought one. Then I sent it off for a grip reduction, mainly to remove what was left of the palm swell on the lower part of the back strap. I love my Glock now!
As far as transitioning between duty and off duty guns, I dont have a problem. When I train with my firearms, I use a Threat Focused Shooting method, which requires little use of sights. This helps due to the fact that the shooting method works with just about any pistol.
Most of your shootings involve low light, at close range, and most officers dont recall using their sights. I have had to draw my weapon several times while the adrenaline was pumping and I never remember seeing my sights. I just remember seeing the target and the silhouette of my glock.
I guess I am biased toward Glocks because I have used them for 10 years so far and they have never let me down, but that doesnt mean that there wont be a day. I am a big fan of the 1911 and I own two very nice ones, but they are not tolerant to the elements like my Glocks.
I like the XDs as well. I just dont like the triggers and the fact that they cant be fully disassembled without the use of a punch and hammer.

I say carry what works for you. Train with your duty weapon and get a feel for it.

 

[Peakbagger46]

Glock on duty, other for CCW

I carry an issued glock 22 on duty, and find it to be about ideal for the job. Adding a weapon light really simplifies clearing buildings and transitioning to hands-on in my experience.

I don't use a glock off duty anymore as I found the 27 a bit fat to hide (although be it is a very accurate little gun). I now carry a S&W 340 revolver as my secondary and either the 340 or Sig 239 in .40 for off duty.

I have always shot the glock well and have no problems or second thoughts when I am using it to "draw down" on someone. Granted, I would prefer to bring my AR into a sitution, but drawing down on somone usually, in my experience, involves the sidearm.

Glocks are very reliable and I wouldn't worry about learning to shoot it Worry more about passing your FTO program! It seems like close to 1/2 of our new hires flunk out during the training phase after the academy.

 

[ScareyH22A]

One of our buds was issued a P2000 .40 with an LEM trigger and he can't stand it but he qualies as one of the best in his department. Just keep practicing with it.

 

[GRIZ22]

I am thinking of changing over to glock and learning to like it so that I am not shooting guns that have two different grip angles and trigger pulls.

Don't get all wrapped up in grip angles and trigger pulls. Yes there are those that feel better to you but if you try you can shoot any grip angle or trigger pull well.

I never owned a Glock until I was issued one and really learned to like it. Now that I'm retired and can carry whatever I want it's usually my G26 when I'm not carrying a revolver.