anyone have anything bad to say about Glocks?

[Erik]

They're sold at too low a price point, thus embarrasing other manufacturers.

The other major fault is that some shooters consider some of their models relatively chunky feeling. YMMV.

 

[qbpc]

http://www.gunblast.com/i_hate_glocks.htm
Read this artical by Jeff Quinn.
BB

 

[LubeckTech]

Not counting my G17, with stock barrel, I own 7 9mm firearms that I can think of and reload for all of them (Rainier or Barry's plated for the glock) and see no practical difference in brass shot in the glock vs. brass from the other guns. After resizing in a Lee carbide die they work well in anything from a WWII vintage luger to a Hi-Point carbine. The way I discern which brass came from the glock is the dent the striker makes in the primer. I suppose if you go through brass with a micrometer....

 

[NASCAR_MAN]

Glocks are "Perfection"

Glocks are "Perfection", and anyone who says otherwise ..."just doesn't get it."

1. When a Glock fails to cycle - then the user is "Limpwristing"
2. When a Glock goes "Kaboom" - then the user was using the "Wrong Ammo".
3. When the Glock goes off when you're trying to manipulate it in/out of your holster - then you as a user are "Negligent".

For the Glock is always "Perfection".

 

[Desertscout]

1. When a Glock fails to cycle - then the user is "Limpwristing"
2. When a Glock goes "Kaboom" - then the user was using the "Wrong Ammo".
3. When the Glock goes off when you're trying to manipulate it in/out of your holster - then you as a user are "Negligent".

Yep, you're right on all counts.

 

[rockinrussky]

A Glock is a little like a milsurp AK rifle. Its ugly, eastern european, unergonomic, cheap , and will not impress anyone at the range. However, it will go BANG everytime

 

[Desertscout]

A Glock is a little like a milsurp AK rifle. Its ugly, eastern european, unergonomic, cheap , and will not impress anyone at the range.

I hope you just mean that they just won't impress anyone with their cosmetic appearance because the Glock will shoot as well as most anything out there and better than most.

 

[JohnBT]

"However, it will go BANG everytime"

You've been drinking the Glock Kool-Aid, all mechanical devices can fail, including Glocks. They are very reliable, but based on the evidence they are far from perfect.

John

 

[rockinrussky]

Cosmetically speaking, they don't impress much on the range, of course. Problem is most people can't look past the cosmetics, from my personal experience anyway.

 

[Desertscout]

Problem is most people can't look past the cosmetics, from my personal experience anyway.

Yes sir, you're probably right about that.

 

[mpmarty]

Yes, Glocks work. They go bang every time you pull the switch, if the ammo is good, they shoot where they are pointed, they aren't too heavy.

Yes, Yugos work. They start every time if they have gas and a good battery, they steer where you point them, they aren't too heavy.

I think I'll jump in my Yugo and go buy a Glock.

 

[Phyphor]

Well, Glocks may fail from time to time, due to mechanical issues. The question is: Is this failure rate worse than that of other autoloaders? Can you take say, a 1911 clone out of a box alongside a Glock and have it run just as reliably, with the same amount of punishment?

 

[Ed4032]

Yeah they are ugly.

 

[Desertscout]

The question is: Is this failure rate worse than that of other autoloaders? Can you take say, a 1911 clone out of a box alongside a Glock and have it run just as reliably, with the same amount of punishment?

Hell no and probably hell no, depending on how many rounds you want to run thru both guns. If you want to go a thousand rounds or more, the 1911 will almost certainly fail before it's over unless you're going to allow routine maintenance and lubrication.

 

[outofbattery]

The remarkably funny thing about people who have an irrational dislike of Glocks is that they become insulting towards not only the firearms but the owners of them.It's as if movies conditioned me to believe my 19 and 22 are the ultimate firearms and that I'm an idiot for forsaking the 1911's,BHP,SIG's,S&W's,Walthers and even the Beretta in my safe for shooting them because eventually,it's going to KaBoom or " just go off".It has nothing at all to do with the fact that both of my Glocks have fired more rounds than most handguns will see in their lifetime and I indeed shoot them well enough.
While there are some rabid Glock fans out there,most Glock owners will simply tell you that " they're just functional,reliable,affordable tools".It's fairly insulting to the great number of people who have fired and owned many,many different handguns that choosing to own or carry a Glock simply comes down to " drinking the Koolaid" and infers that we simply don't know any better or couldn't shoot our way out of a wet paper bag.
It's incredible the number of people who say things like "I'd rather have a Lorcin/wouldn't have a Block if you gave it to me" who've never actually fired one.It's nice to know that there's no point trusting personal experience when the internet and gun magazines can guide you.

I owned probably 2 dozen others before I ever tried a Glock and admit that I didn't much care for the ergonomics or trigger at first and having started with a SA Browning,the lack of hammer and safety had me worried for a bit.I'd like to think that I came to understand the purpose in design and strengths and weaknesses of it rather than simply dumbed myself down into thinking it's actually quite safe,accurate enough and exceptionally easy to feed and care for.

 

[Jim_M]

Very well put outofbattery. I must admit that I too was less than complimentary about the Glock. That is until I learned them. My G35 has performed without a hitch and helped propel me to earned slots in both regional and national USPSA championships. I have great confidence in it. My "evidence" is anecdotal at best I know. But one only needs to look to see that nearly ALL major metropolitan police, state and many federal law enforcement agencies carry them. There is a reason so many do.



Jim M

 

[stevereno1]

handsome is as handsome does, Glock is at the top of the food chain in terms of reliability, ease of use, and maintenance. 1911's feel good in the hand, are pretty, and are fun to shoot. Glock is a freind when in need, when others fail to feed. Dead on nuts accurate at 7 yards, and if you have time to align the sights any further, you should be running for cover.

 

[Desertscout]

Dead on nuts accurate at 7 yards, and if you have time to align the sights any further, you should be running for cover.

What you say is accurate to a point but maybe a little misleading. The Glock's accuracy is definitely NOT limited to 7 yds. My G20 will consistently shoot inside of 3.5" at 50 yards and less than 6" at 100. I killed a deer at 112 yards with it 3 weeks ago.
I have a G23 that I shot a 5-shot group with at 100 yards that measured just a hair over 5 ". The 6th shot opened it up to about 9".
ANY of my Glocks will shoot way inside of 3" at 25 yards and most will do under 2". Maybe not "match-grade" accuracy but still better than the average "service-grade" pistol.

 

[Phyphor]

Exactly. My Glock 19 will easily shoot sub-Minute of Badguy at 15yards no sweat. Now, I'm not the best shot in the world, and certainly I'd get my ass kicked by someone of equal skill level with a race gun in a pure accuracy contest, but given the choice between a 4 figure-tight-tolerances-to-the-fare-thee-well-racegun that MIGHT work fine in a pinch and a proven pistol that may not be super-accurate, guess which I'm gonna carry?

 

[R&J]

"...2) unsupported chamber (had a G21 KB) 3) polyagonal grooves in barrel (can't shoot lead)."

*****

Be honest. Your KB involved reloads, didn't it?

I've got over 9200 rounds through my G21, the last 1000 of which were 10 mm Double Taps (KKM Conversion Barrel). Anyway, no KBs to report in .45 ACP or 10 mm.

The stock barrel is designed to maximize velocity for the caliber.

Glocks are sold set up for OEM production jacketed, plated, or coated ammo only.

Get a drop in aftermarket barrel to shoot "lead" reloads.

--Ray

 

[R&J]

http://www.gunblast.com/i_hate_glocks.htm
Read this artical by Jeff Quinn.
BB

*****

Great read!

Confirms what I've always said: " Everybody needs a G19! "

--Ray

 

[bwavec]

Some like them, some don't......it is largely a matter of personal preference and opinion.

I have never liked the grip angle, grip feel or trigger personally.

But they are durable and reliable, two things that I insist on in a firearm.

The choice is yours to make. Try to shoot and investigate the workings of as many pistol as possible before you make a choice. See what you feel will work best for you and your situation.