Do you own a Glock?

[someguy2800]

I have a bunch of PSA daggers and polymer 80’s with original glock slides, but I don’t own any actual glock frames. It’s my favorite defensive pistol design, but I don’t like the grip angle.

 

[red rick]

I think what makes them so popular still is that they are so simple and there are so many aftermarket parts for them , like for the 10-22 and 870 . Most all of the top name pistols are just as reliable , so that really doesn’t figure into my decision when buying . I also like their GSSF program , join and get a pistol purchase coupon that will save you a some money if you aren’t already a LEO .

 

[theotherwaldo]

An early Glock 27.
I used to pocket carry it before I lost a couple of hundred pounds.
Now my pockets are too small... .

 

[JERRY]

17 on hip 26 on ankle every time when working.

I have others but this combo is magazine and ammo swappable.

 

[Mosin Bubba]

I have a Glock 17. One's been enough for me. Like others have said, the grip angle doesn't fit me well, and I don't like mushy striker triggers.

The Glock 48 does tempt me though. The G19 does have the perfect "compact" size, and then you make that a single stack? Now you're talking. I'd probably own one by now, if the G48 grip was tilted a little more upright...

 

[Rodfac]

Yep...my wife and I share a G-23, gen-3, with an additional, fitted 9mm bbl. from Storm Lake... we've both found it reliable (with both .40 and 9mm loads), and I shoot it well enough to qualify for Front Sight's "Distinguished" level qual.

But.............I hate the grip feel...& so does Mrs. Rod and for that reason alone, it's pretty much the last choice for when we shoot for fun/practice. Too, that signature Glock trigger has all the endearing qualities of a rubber band breaking when it finally releases...just awful in other words.

Glock made/makes good reliable pistols, I'll readily admit...but they're about as loveable as a truck tire. YMMv and I understand many love them...just not my cuppa tea. Rod

 

[C0untZer0]

17L with a 16" IGB barrel:



9" Wolf barrel:

 

[Obturation]

20, 30, 42.
Covers my carry needs for social work.

 

[JR24]

Yep, have a few. I like them

 

[SeanSw]

Nope. Glock grip angle doesn't suit me. I can use it when pressed but there is no shortage of other options. However, those other options may never have existed without Glock popularizing the format, so some credit is due even though strikers are nothing new.

 

[Jim Watson]

I do, but I am in recovery, down to just the G43 in a pocket Sticky.

 

[Capybara]

G17. Not a huge Glock fan but it just showed up one day and I didn't have the heart to kick it out. It's been here about five years now, doesn't show any signs of moving on so I've made friends with it.

 

[AJC1]

I did own one a 17 with a storm lake stainless drop in barrel. Very practical and accurate, just boring for a range rat.

 

[commygun]

I’ve had a 19, 23, 27, and a 30. All good guns, just not interesting enough to keep. And I’ve never been crazy about carrying it chambered with that light trigger. Offer at least the option of a thumb safety, for Pete’s sake! ‘Cause I’ve never kidded myself that the “safety between my ears” is 100% reliable.

 

[Micro]

I love Glocks. I have a few. And perhaps a few more tucked away in strategic locations in the house.

I've also had several come and go: G20SF, G30SF (both very problematic guns), some .357s, some 9mm Glocks I modified then sold. But never owned a .40 S&W Glock.

 

[Charlie98]

I do not. The grip angle doesn't fit me.

+1

I'm not a Glock Hater, I think they are marvels of engineering, but they are not for me.

 

[luzyfuerza]

My first carry gun was a G36. I shot it ok. But it broke (had to go to an armorer broke) in my hands four times.

I realize the G36 is GG's red-headed stepchild, but "It...Just...Works" and "Glock Perfection" rings a bit hollow for me.

I moved on. And saw no reason to look back.

 

[MarshallDodge]

Im not much of a Glock guy but I have a G19.2 and a 19.3. The G19.2 is my favorite but I like the look of the 19.3 in OD

 

[Steve51]

Never owned one and never have shot one.

Only have two semi-auto pistols (one 9mm and one .22LR)

Just an old country boy that likes revolvers and lever guns.

 

[.308 Norma]

I like the look of the 19.3 in OD

Me too!

 

[Rubone]

Just a couple by default, a 42 that I got my wife for fun and a 19 I got from a neighbor. I have a PC charger with Glock mags so the 19 is a good associate arm!

 

[Whiskeyhotel2020]

Two of them. A gen 3 20sf and a gen4 21.

 

[westernrover]

No, but I don't own any pistol. I also don't believe Glock innovated anything since H&K is credited with innovating the first production polymer-framed pistols and also the first production striker-fired pistols, both well in advance of Glock's first model. What Glock seems to have accomplished is to make the design of a pistol with these key features cheaper.

I don't have any contempt for the Glock pistols and have considered acquiring one on the few occasions when I considered acquiring any pistol. When I've fired them, I haven't found anything to particularly dislike about them neither have I found anything particularly appealing.

The company itself seems to be rather unseemly with a sordid history. If I were simply buying a tool, I'm not sure that would make any difference. Firearms can be more than a tool. They can be a kind of art and they can also be very personal. Considered in the light of those kind of criteria, the Glock leaves a lot to be desired. I don't think those criteria need to be considered for a police officer's duty gun or by anyone else who doesn't want to. As art, both the Glock and its artist are nothing I admire.

 

[tarosean]

and also the first production striker-fired pistols,

That is incorrect.. the first production striker fired handgun was the Borchardt C-93 (1883)
The grandfather to the Luger which is also striker fired. There were many more striker fired handguns in that timeframe too.
In essence there is nothing modern about it.

 

[jdc1244]

In memory of Mr. Glock. How many members own a Glock?

“Do you own a Glock?”

No – and I will always be in the minority.