Hmmm...
I've never known a Glock that wanted to be less drop safe, 10+1 only, less accurate, have unnecessary parts, or be made in Croatia.
But then again, maybe you communicate better with Glocks than I do...
G17: Is it "all that"?
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I've never known a Glock that wanted to be less drop safe, 10+1 only, less accurate, have unnecessary parts, or be made in Croatia.
But then again, maybe you communicate better with Glocks than I do...
The preban glock mags cost an arm and a leg...its ridiculus. Go with the Springfield XD in 9mm if its got to be 9mm. They hold 10+1, alot more safe than the glock also.
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The mags are expensive. But its just as safe as the xd and the trigger is far better. The XD has a long reset like the BHP and this inhibits fast and accurate shooting.
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The mags are expensive. But its just as safe as the xd and the trigger is far better. The XD has a long reset like the BHP and this inhibits fast and accurate shooting.
Pat
Well what about the SA only BHP? This pistol, although blued and beautiful, is not even in the same league as a practical sidearm as is the G17. It is old fashioned SA. It has a gritty trigger. It holds 13 rounds compared to 17. It has that hammer thing going. Striker fired pistols are really so much more practical. And even though the BHP is perhaps slimmer than a G17, not really by all that much.
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Well there is nothing wrong with hammer fired guns or SA actions. The 1911 still rules the roost as the easiest gun to shoot fast and well. Thats why its the winner in every from of handgun competition. Its also the gun professionals chose like the FBI and LAPD SWAT Teams. So being single action is not a strike against the BHP. The trigger is however. Its heavier than the 1911 and its reset is a lot longer. The 17 is a fatter gun than the bhp.
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Well there is nothing wrong with hammer fired guns or SA actions. The 1911 still rules the roost as the easiest gun to shoot fast and well. Thats why its the winner in every from of handgun competition. Its also the gun professionals chose like the FBI and LAPD SWAT Teams. So being single action is not a strike against the BHP. The trigger is however. Its heavier than the 1911 and its reset is a lot longer. The 17 is a fatter gun than the bhp.
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Zach S
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I've noticed this too. The G17 points high, well, really high for me. I shoot 1911s almost exclusively.
As for reliabilty concerns with the G17, from what I understand, if it doesnt work its a fluke. Havent fired one in a while, hell, havent even held one, I rent a G19 on occasion though, it doest point as high as it used too, guess I'm slowly getting used to it.
If I ever got a 9mm glock, I'd probably go with the G19 for concealability.
I hate the 3rg generation frames (finger grooves).
artherd
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The G34 (which is a 17 with a 3/4" longer slide & barrel, all other parts interchange) and the 1911 are both the most 'natural' guns for me to point and use.
The G34 really has the 1911 beat stone cold. It's a better gun, that shoots faster, points the same, and holts upteen times the ammunition. And I am a 1911 fan.
I can fire the G34, accurately, as fast as I can pull the trigger. It's back on target that fast, and the trigger (34s aned 35s get 3.5lb stock from factory) is light enough to not effect POI, but heavy enough for carry.)
I guess you could say I like it.
The G34 really has the 1911 beat stone cold. It's a better gun, that shoots faster, points the same, and holts upteen times the ammunition. And I am a 1911 fan.
I can fire the G34, accurately, as fast as I can pull the trigger. It's back on target that fast, and the trigger (34s aned 35s get 3.5lb stock from factory) is light enough to not effect POI, but heavy enough for carry.)
I guess you could say I like it.
Frenchy
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The Glock defines the term "Practical", IMO.
If the gun handles & points naturally for you...Then get it!
It didn't for me, which is why I carry a HS.
If the gun handles & points naturally for you...Then get it!
It didn't for me, which is why I carry a HS.
Penforhire
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I'm thinking the G17 would be "all that" if it were at least 20% less expensive.
Frenchy
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I hear reference to the cost of Glock quite a bit, but if you compare it to the guns it is most associated with (HK, Sig, S&W, etc.), it would seem to be a value. Granted, the XD costs somewhat less, but not much.
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