onthehunt
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I have a Glock 19 and have never had a issue...
Yes, you can 'make' a Glock jam. I can do it almost every time when I want to with my G17. However, it never does it when I'm not trying to. If you hold it loosely or weak arm it, it will jam for you. There is a YouTube video where the 2 guys are 'comparing' a Glock to an XD (I think) and if you pay attention to the shooters arms and hands, it's pretty damn obvious that he is either just bashing the Glock or he shouldn't be shooting at all. That being said, I love my G17, I'm not a large guy by any means but I do CC it all day sometimes and never have I been very bothered by it. My wife's G19 carries better. Both are 3rd gen.
Opinions on the Glock 19? My experience with it on the range was pleasant.
With the current ammo situation might I suggest a Glock 23 with a 9mm covertion barrel & a .357 sig barrel. If you join GSSF for $30 you can get a new Glock for $399 with 3 hicap magazines (this discount also applies to all First Responders). So for like $650 you have an awesome gun that can shoot 3 calibers & lead bullets. awesome! The only advantage of the gen 4 over gen 3 is that the gen 4 can be setup for lefties.
http://www.lonewolfdist.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=983&CAT=241
http://www.gssfonline.com/GSSF_Pistol_Purchase_Program_Information.pdf
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I don't know if it is touted as "service grade" but the Walther PPX is giving the P250 a run for its money in the ugly departmentThe ugliest gun touted as a service grade pistol is the SIG P250! AWFUL and they should have KNOWN better!
I don't know about that. My Gen4 19 came with three 15 round magazines and I think the "slimmer" grip is a bit of an advantage in the "SF" feel area. And I prefer the texture of the Gen4 grips. My wife considers the add-on back straps an advantage.The only advantage of the gen 4 over gen 3 is that the gen 4 can be setup for lefties.
It's the best balance between size, weight, features, parts and capacity available. I have tens of thousands of rounds through my various G19's. Make no mistake--they do jam occasionally. It's not something I worry about since I train on clearance drills.
RE: Appearance
Ugly? Nah, they're actually quite clean compared to many other models. They're certainly easy on the hands for all day shooting sessions.
Hi-Points are ugly, as are most HK's, CZ 75's and 52's, any Taurus semi-auto or revolver (check out a PT-22 with yellow frame), Heritage 22 caliber single action revolvers, all Kel-Tecs, plastic Kimbers, and that abortion of a pistol from Wilson Combat. The Diamondback DB series is nasty. The Ruger P-Series are just about the ugliest guns I have ever seen. The Ruger Super Redhawk with anything longer than a 2 1/2" barrel is very homely. Come to think of it, their LCR (and copycat S&W Bodyguard) looks like something my dog shat onto the ground. The SR series is also exceptional in its homeliness. Chiapa revolvers hurt my eyes. The Beretta Neo just needs to be burned and stomped. Governors and Judges should be banned by The Gun Fashion Police. The new Doubletap guns are quite gross. Whoever designed that double 1911 needs to be tried, convicted and hung by the neck until dead. FN 57? Barf! The Bren 10 is positively disgusting.
The ugliest gun touted as a service grade pistol is the SIG P250! AWFUL and they should have KNOWN better!
And you won't shoot a Glock because it's "ugly"? It's fair, at worst.
"Speaking for myself, all I said about Glocks in this string is that I don't like them solely because of my admitted bias on their appearance.
However, I have said elsewhere that I won't own one...also because of my bias on their appearance. Not saying I won't ever shoot one, just that I won't own one."
Seriously???
Pretty guns like Kimber 1911's are for showing your friends. Glocks are for showing your enemies.
I guess it all comes down to your reason for owning a particular gun.