glock 22 vs 17

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hey guys
any advice i am looking to get the 22 or 17. shot them both and i like them both but can only get one.
i have just got a 27
any advice you guys have for me good or bad.
advantages and disadvantages????
 
If these are the only 2 pistols you will own for a long time and SD is a serious consideration, then I'd suggest keeping with the same caliber

If it's purely for fun and you just want to experience a diferent caliber, then definitely go with the G17.
 
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Normally, I prefer the 9mm Glocks and shy away from anything 40 cal. so I'd say go w/ the 17
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Can you advise why? Many law enforcement officers use them and are very satisfied with the .40 Cal.
 
Hello, tpaw, and welcome to THR.

Reasons I'd go with the 9mm 17 over the .40s&w 22:

--less muzzle flip (less flinching, faster follow-ups)
--cheaper ammo = more practice
--Glock kabooms, while rare, are associated with .40s&w models

There are a lot of reasons why PD's buy a certain type or caliber of weapon--doesn't mean what they have is what's best for you.
 
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Hello, tpaw, and welcome to THR.
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Glock kabooms, while rare, are associated with .40s&w mod
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Thank you for the welcome, glad to be here!
As for the .40 Cals, that's good reason to consider the 9mm. Have any of the 9's experienced the same problem? I was thinking of buying a .40, Model 23, but now you have me thinking?
 
With kabooms? None that I've ever heard or read of. They're almost always reloaded .40's.

IMHO, the 17 and 19 are the best Glock has to offer. Many here would agree....
 
If it's a 3rd gen model we're talking about here, then for sure I'd recommend a Glock 22 over the 17. Conversion barrels have really caught on these days for more versatile shooting. With a 9mm conv. barrel you would only need a G17 mag and voila' you have yourself a 9mm for a third of the price. This way you can keep your caliber the same with .40 and down the road switch over to 9mm at your convenience. The .40 glocks are the most broad of any, being able to convert to 9mm, .357sig and even 22lr with the Advantage Arms upper. The Glock 17 is a great gun, and you wouldn't be disappointed with either, but don't sell the .40 G22 short by any means as it has many pros going for it.
 
Unless someone can prove otherwise, there is no firearm on the market that has not had a kaboom, and with few exceptions it is due to the ammunition used. The Glock 22 has had a few documented incidents, but it also makes up the majority of issued pistols to civilian law enforcement.

A large reason for the change to 40 S&W from 9mm was the perceived lack of stopping power with the 9mm compared to the 40 S&W. Neither round is a "man-stopper" and good quality SD ammunition in 9mm is usually just as effective as 40. My agency switched years ago... and found that officers who don't practice (approximately 1/2) have a difficult time with the recoil compared to the 9mm.

Stick with the same caliber if you already have a 27.
You mentioned a Glock 23, that is what I carry off-duty on a regular basis. Great gun.
 
If you've already have a Glock in .40S&W caliber, why not stick with the .40?

That's what I'm doing. I have a G35 and picking up my G23 this weekend; both in OD Green by the way.

Lastly, which one can you shoot better with?
 
Just ordered my Glock. Had to make a choice between the Model 19 or the 23. I chose the 19. I hope I made a good choice?
 
I'm surprised at some of the comments.

Personally, ALL of my Glocks are in .40

2 x 22
2 x 23
2 x 27

No kabooms. As for the OP - if you have a 27, and no 9mm guns... get the 22 so you don't have to keep ammo for an additional caliber. That's why all of my handguns except 1 (Smith 642) are .40.

Also, as for kabooms, considering that Glock makes one of the best 10mm's out there and their .45's hold up just fine..... I see no reason why .40 would be any different? Can anybody verify this issue and perhaps explain why it would be statistically the case (aside from the possibility that there are more .40 cal Glocks in service than 9mm - which may or may not be the case). I could see more reports of kabooms being perceived if there are more .40's..... but I can't see why physically .40 Glocks would be less structurally/physically sound than their 9mm siblings?
 
Just ordered my Glock. Had to make a choice between the Model 19 or the 23. I chose the 19. I hope I made a good choice?
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I recall a thread on SigForum (you know, the forum about SIGS?) where the question was asked: "If you could only have one pistol, what would you choose?" A very large percentage of them said they'd buy the Glock 19 as their one and only. If you do a search here on THR, I'm sure you'll get similar feedback. For the amount of firepower you get in such a small package, the 19 is tough to beat.
 
My Wife and I both carry Glock 22s...its not a beast and is reliable...from my expierence they get more accurate with use.

I can easily qualify with the 9mm and .40...so I choose the bigger round for duty use.

Speer Gold Dots BTW
 
Silly question. Does the Model 19 have an adjustable rear sight for windage?
 
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