Glocks are they to be trusted

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You know what I think by my username.

Here's a nice site for you to read: "Why I like Glock firearms"
http://www.commtechreview.net/lawsec/likglock.htm

I've shot 1,300+ rounds out of my two month old Glock 35 .40cal. No problems at all. It's a simple handgun and thoughtfully planned safety features. I chose a Glock for simplicity, comfort, accuracy and price value.

Once you purchase one and take it to range, you may feel intimidated by others' H&K, 1911 and other $1K value handguns. But you'll feel confident in your Glock, because of its reliabitility.

I went out the outdoor range yesterday and saw people shooting Berretas (spelling?), Kimbers, H&Ks, Springers, etc...majority had feeding problems and other issues. But my Glock kept firing and firing after 200+ rounds throughout that day.

Just my experience.
 
I dont understand the grip angle thing. I shoot 1911's and revolvers, .22 target pistols, highpowers, czs and Glocks. I dont find the grip angle to me really much different that the 1911. I have held the G34, and the G26 I own over a 1911, and the angle of the grip to the sldie, trigger etc. is maybe 1 or 3 degrees off of the 1911 angles if at all.

Now many folks like the Ruger MKII design, and I never hear folks complain about how they dont point right, or how strange they feel due to the VERY VERY different Grip angle trigger position etc of the MKII design. The Grip andle of a MKII is a good 20 degrees different and the trigger position is also quite different as well.

If you have one hold it up to a 1911 or a high power and compare it, Its really pretty clear.

I like my glocks, their only drawback is the trigger, it does detract from their accuracy.
 
Can you trust Glocks

I own several Glocks. And several 1911's. I think both are superb weapons.
My Glocks are incredibly reliable and so far are more than accurate enough.
The grip angle on a Glock is not the same as a 1911. Try them and see how you like them. Not everyone is the same, and one person may love them while another does not. Make up your own mind from your own evaluation. Don't trust others to tell you what kind of weapon to buy. Only you can decide this.
 
It can't be argued that Glocks work as they are supposed to. Very reliable and in use by thousands of agencies around the world.

What can be argued is the personal preferences of the individual shooter. I do not care for Glocks at all due to the poor grip angle, finger grooves, ugly looks, etc.

Have you looked at a Springfield XD? Similar design as a Glock yet the grip is greatly improved in my opinion. The XD is the best of the polymer guns in my book. I'm a big Sig fan, have you looked at any Sig handguns?
 
Aar, remember, handguns are weak and underpowered. The subjective is objective. Get you YOU like best.

You will learn through training and experience what works for you and what does not. Glock is a solid weapon, but not the only solid weapon. Go to a rental range and see what you like.

Good luck.
 
I carried a G-22 for years. I never had any malfunctions with it.

I also agree that they are good pistols for beginners. They are very uncomplicated. I believe our soldiers should be carrying them, especially as long as we are pretending to follow the Hague accords and are using 115 gr fmj.

I now use a 1911, I felt like I was experienced enough to use the more complicated setup, and I still think so. The only real problem I have anymore with a Glock is the gooey trigger, but that's only after being spoiled to a match grade 1911 trigger.

If I had to grab one pistol, sight unseen and untested, and trust my life to it, it would be a Glock.
 
My personal feeling is that Glocks are one of the most durable and reliable handguns ever conceived and built and I've owned a lot of handguns over the years besides the 3 Glocks I own to compare them to.

No mechanical device is foolproof or failure proof and neither is a Glock, but it's about as good as it gets in a semi auto pistol.
 
You either have a very strong opinion for or against Glocks.
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Can't say as I do. However, they tend to be highly reliable weapons, lots of accessories available, and the price is about right.

Good luck if you go with one - they're great pistols, just not great for me.
 
I personally think the XD grip feels like that of a hammer, the overall balance just feels top heavy to me.

Oh well, I am sure they are accurate. I dont see whats so wrong about the glock grip angle, though. It is exceptionaly quick from draw to site picture for me.
 
Oh well, I am sure they are accurate. I dont see whats so wrong about the glock grip angle, though. It is exceptionaly quick from draw to site picture for me.
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As I stated, nothing can be said about the reliability of a Glock and the design has proven itself over and over.

The grip angle causes the gun to point high on presentation and requires me to push the muzzle down to get a proper sight picture before firing. The 1911, Sig's, HK USP's, XD's, revolvers all allow me to draw and be correctly pointed at the target without having to push the muzzle down to get on target. The Glock grip angle doesn't work for me, however, it may work for you.

Something I have noticed over the years is that the majority of Glock fans are young and/or have little experience with other handguns. Of course this isn't always the case but in my experience, the guys that are the most vocal in favor of Glocks have the least experience with other guns.
 
As far as I'm concerned, Glocks set the standard for reliability.

For me, at least the G19 size always come up just right during a draw.

Of course there are lots of other quality guns out there. I have several Colts that have yet to give me grief. I'm one of those rare fans of S&W autoloaders.
 
Something I have noticed over the years is that the majority of Glock fans are young and/or have little experience with other handguns.
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I fit all of these categories: young Glock fan with little experience with other handguns.

But while I DO praise the virtues of my G19, I understand that my experience is limited - thus I avoid statements like "it's the BEST gun out there." :cool: Heck, even if I HAD extensively shot Berettas, Sigs, H&Ks, XDs, and countless others.....

what is the best for ME may not be the best for you!

Sounds like the OP has the right idea by trying a few different pistols on "for size" before laying down the cash.

That being said, I do say that a Glock can be trusted, so long as you're ALWAYS mindful of keeping stuff clear of the trigger if there's a round in the chamber. Your finger of course, as well as any straps or clothing around the holster should you need to re-holster it.

Which come to think of it, is good advice for ANY gun, "safety" or not...
 
Something I have noticed over the years is that the majority of Glock fans are young and/or have little experience with other handguns
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Good oberservation but dont forget that back in the day there werent that many plastic pistols, if any. Nevermind the amount of variations and styles of pistols (metal or plastic) available today. I simply dont feel the need to go out and try everything on the market.

On the other hand i do know what works, and i do understand how handgun manufactures try to cater to some folks with different features etc.
 
They're a reliable and durable gun. Despite what the Glockophiles will tell you, they're not the only reliable and durable gun. The best gun for you is the one you shoot the best with. Try a few different guns and see which fits you best.

For me, I don't like the way they fit my hand and I have to admit, all the hype and brainwashing is a huge turn off, so I avoid them.
 
Something I have noticed over the years is that the majority of Glock fans are young and/or have little experience with other handguns. Of course this isn't always the case but in my experience, the guys that are the most vocal in favor of Glocks have the least experience with other guns.
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You'll have to add me (49) and my older Brother (56) and my best shooting buddy Stan (63) to those people who are older and also vocal in favor of Glocks. All 3 of us cut our teeth on 1911's, High Powers, etc, etc for more years than we care to remember. The first handgun I ever fired was a WWII 1911 at about age 9, the first handgun I ever bought on my own was a High Power at age 21. I trained for years with both the 1911 and the High Power and shot competition with both also.

In fact I still own multiple copies of the above pistols. I still consider the 1911 to be one of the best military sidearms ever made and the High Power one of the best pistols of any kind ever made.

Personally I have little problem switching between grip angles, but I do believe it's best to train exclusively with just one, so that no time is needed to transition to the other. From my experience the one that points the most instinctively for you is the one you train the most with. Of course, your mileage may vary. For me now, the 1911 and HP point low when I first pick them up, but after a few minutes of practice I'm right back on with them. Same goes with trigger actions, with the exception of DAO pocket guns I train exclusively with Glocks, as do the other two men I mentioned, although recently Stan has fallen in love with the XD-45 Tactical. Can't say I blame him, it's a great piece. But his main carry gun and home defense guns still say Glock on the side.

The Glock is a stark, ugly, rugged and dependable tool that just plain gets the job done without the need of a single add on accessory. And it does that right out of the box, no tuning, no polishing and no break in required. It will reliably chamber and fire accurately any type of ammo, again with no tuning or polishing or add on parts. With it's polymer frame and it's Tennifer treated metal parts it's rugged, weather, dust, dirt, sweat and rust resistant. I routinely subject my Glocks to treatment that would make me cringe if I were to do it to my one of my Belgian HP's. In a shoulder holster in the Arizona summer, I've had stainless steel guns show surface rust in a single day but I've gone the whole summer and never saw a spot on my Glock 26 carry piece. To this day I've never seen a spot of rust on any of my Glocks, despite having them actually dripping with sweat day after day after day, and doing nothing more than letting them air dry and wiping them off with a gun cloth.

No hype or brainwashing here, just the truth as I've found it.

But as you said, what works best for the individual is what really counts. But don't for a second believe that most of Glock's supporters are under 30 kool aid drinkers. For someone that can get used to the grip angle and trigger, there are damn few equals in the world of handguns for carry and self defense than a Glock. Again, that's my opinion, but it's based on 40 years of gun use and 28 years of every day carry.
 
Yeah, those are real world tests. Good to know that when my 100,000 round Glock gets dropped out of an airplane and drug behind the bumper of a car it will still fire.

Show me a test showing the XD doesn't perform under real world situations and you might have something.

Stay out of the Glock Kool Aid Son!
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I didn't say the XD wouldn't perform under real world conditions, what I did say was when the XD passes the exact torture tests that have been done to Glock that I would consider them on par with Glocks.

Maybe some work on your reading skills is in order SON; besides thats my favorite flavor kool aid why would I want to stay out of it? :neener:
 
Something I have noticed over the years is that the majority of Glock fans are young and/or have little experience with other handguns. Of course this isn't always the case but in my experience, the guys that are the most vocal in favor of Glocks have the least experience with other guns.
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My first handgun...a single action in .45 Colt.

Gun I trust with my life...my Glock 17.
 
Look, I don't even particularly care for Glocks, but the fact is that they have pretty much proven themselves to be good guns. Some people are just wholly uninterested in admitting that their preconceived notions about other guns are incorrect! If you dig it, you should buy it with confidence.
 
Something I have noticed over the years is that the majority of Glock fans are young and/or have little experience with other handguns. Of course this isn't always the case but in my experience, the guys that are the most vocal in favor of Glocks have the least experience with other guns.
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Shhhh don't let my other 20 or so handguns hear that they will feel left out :D , Even though I am still attending college I am not that young and I have a wife of 8 years and two little ones walking around, BTW I have been around guns all my life but at the ripe age of 18 Uncle Sam showed me that I wasn't as good as shot as I thought I was.

This thread really took a nose dive. To the original poster as far as Glocks being trusted, 65-70% of law enforcement can't be wrong ;) , some of them don't receive propper training but that can't be blamed on the gun.
 
I trust Glocks. Period. 55,000 rounds through my G23 and no hiccups.

I don't trust people who keep their finger inside the trigger guard, regardless of the pistol they shoot.
 
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