Glock 17 or 19 - Range/Home Defense Pistol

[marb4]

My advice would be to buy them both, in fact, why not complete the full circuit and add a G26 to the battery too!

I like the way you think. Maybe I'll just get a 26, 19, 17, and 34 (does anyone understand Glock's numbering system?) I think I've settled my mind on the 19. I don't have a first hand feel for the 17 but I do know that the 19 and I got along very well. And who knows, maybe one day my state will allow me to keep AND BEAR arms so I guess concealed carry isn't out of the question. (who am I kidding, Chicago will never let that happen to the rest of us poor ignorant slobs who make up the rest of the state)

 

[ForumSurfer]

I like the way you think. Maybe I'll just get a 26, 19, 17, and 34

Start with the 19, then the 26...then the 34. You'll see no need for the 17

(does anyone understand Glock's numbering system?)

No.

And who knows, maybe one day my state will allow me to keep AND BEAR arms so I guess concealed carry isn't out of the question. (who am I kidding, Chicago will never let that happen to the rest of us poor ignorant slobs who make up the rest of the state)

My condolences! I'd concentrate on moving. I have a friend that moved here from up there and he is like a kid in a candystore when he goes to the fun store with a concealed handgun permit (here in NC, your CHP is a federally acknowledged NICS bypass...just fill out the fed form and leave with your hand gun right then, quick and painless!)

 

[allaroundhunter]

Since you mentioned Range and HD, not SD/CCW, I would suggest G17. However, if you want to have it as a CCW as well then a Glock 19 'C' model.

Why would you recommend a 'c' model for defense?....

 

[ForumSurfer]

Why would you recommend a 'c' model for defense?...

I wouldn't. I've shot one. Recoil reduction wasn't noticeable and I'd rather not thave to clean the ports. I also don't like firing it from retention.

 

[allaroundhunter]

I wouldn't. I've shot one. Recoil reduction wasn't noticeable and I'd rather not thave to clean the ports. I also don't like firing it from retention.

Exactly. All it would do in a low-light encounter is impede your vision and cause problems. The 9mm round does not recoil enough to see a considerable difference.

 

[ForumSurfer]

All it would do in a low-light encounter is impede your vision and cause problems

Actually I fired it at night on my property. I was never blinded and I continued to see the night sights and the target. I kinda thought it would go as you said, but it wasn't the case.

 

[allaroundhunter]

Actually I fired it at night on my property. I was never blinded and I continued to see the night sights and the target. I kinda thought it would go as you said, but it wasn't the case.

What caliber did you use? Maybe I need to try a 9mm version. Using a Glock 23c the muzzle flash impaired my vision to the point that reacquiring the sight picture took a little more time.

 

[ForumSurfer]

What caliber did you use? Maybe I need to try a 9mm version. Using a Glock 23c the muzzle flash impaired my vision to the point that reacquiring the sight picture took a little more time.

9mm. I also used 115gr range fodder. Personal defense rounds, particularly anything +p may react different.

 

[tuj]

The 17L is a cool variant of the 17 with a 6.02" barrel and adjustable sights. Would make a nice range gun and still be good for home defense; probably not so good for carry.

 

[ForumSurfer]

The 17L is a cool variant of the 17 with a 6.02" barrel and adjustable sights. Would make a nice range gun and still be good for home defense; probably not so good for carry.

Not much longer than the 34 (which I've carried concealed more than once...not ideal but it works) and barely anymore sight radius, but doesn't fit in the IDPA box.

IDPA is great practice for the real world, so I'd always leave it open as an option.

 

[tuj]

Not much longer than the 34, but doesn't fit in the IDPA box.

Absolutely true, the 34 is the better choice for competition, but as a range gun and home defense gun, the 17L is interesting. Longer sight radius, more 'pointable'. Just throwing it out there as another option for the OP.