Glocks are they to be trusted

[The Lone Haranguer]

My Glock 19 has been extremely reliable. Until being eclipsed by newer technology (S&W M&P compact), it was my main "go-to" defensive handgun. I do think the most reliable (in terms of the feed/fire/eject cycle) Glocks are in 9mm.

 

[wallyg]

Glock, the best plastic gun made.

And about as exciting as mayo. on white bread.

 

[Cousin Mike]

I'm so emotional...

...I love my Glock.

 

[BrainOnSigs]

Let me preface this by saying that I really like Glocks and carried a G32 for the past year before migrating to a HK P2000SK.

I owned two brand new G33s...and they were lemons. Bone stock, new FML mags, lubed properly, etc. They both did the same thing. They would feed great for a mag or two and then the fail to feed. The cartridge would bury itself into the feed ramp. It didn't matter what I was shooting. Federal American Eagle, Speer Lawman, WWB, Speer Gold Dots HP, Federal Hydrashoks. All did the same thing. I switched out springs to a non-captive Wolff spring, added a +1 grip extension, changed the lube, kept changing the ammo. It would run for a while and then go south. I then returned it to bone stock. Hey...it works great! Then the next range session....it would jam again...and again....and again. I finally unloaded it (telling the person about the issues). This person never got it to run either. A year went by and decided to give one another try so I picked up another brand new one. I was shocked to relive the whole nightmare over again with this new pistol. The same issue.....intermittent....run good.....jam up....run good...jam up. I took it back to my dealer....he refunded my money....he returned it to Glock. He eventually obtained an OD G32 for me that has been flawless. I still haven't a clue about my two G33 lemons.

I actually plan on buying another one again this year. If this doesn't work.....I will probably get banned at GlockTalk.

It sure would be an excellent "bug out" bag gun in addition to concealed carry.




My OD G32:

 

[shooter71]

i dont own one..and its taken me til now to realize that i want one..i tried to put it off , fight the urge, whatever you wanna call it .since everybody has one and i wanted something different...but now ive just come to terms and realized its just a one does everything gun..and the simplicity factor is a plus...draw, point, shoot ..no fumbling with a hammer or external safety. not that there is anything wrong with that but in home defense or self defense, i think simple is better..plus i want to start some IDPA shooting and ive already got my mind set on a G19 for that. ive been thinking the last few days on selling my XD40 and getting a Glock 22 or possibly a 21,,but i like the added safety benefit of the grip safety and thats why i chose the XD over the Glock. no way to squeeze off a round when reholstering..

on a side note, im glad the Glocks come with a chamber loaded indicator..bout time

 

[GeorgiaGlocker]

I trust my Glocks to go bang every time I pull the trigger. They are reliable, easy to work on and parts are relatively cheap. I have over 6000 rounds through my Glocks without one problem. I'm not looking for the "prettiest" firearm. I'm looking for a firearm that will save my life and the lives of my family. That firearm is a Glock.

 

[LBTRS]

ive been thinking the last few days on selling my XD40 and getting a Glock 22 or possibly a 21,,but i like the added safety benefit of the grip safety and thats why i chose the XD over the Glock. no way to squeeze off a round when reholstering..

How do you reholster without engaging the grip safety?

 

[JLStorm]

There are plenty of other guns just as reliable if not more so that fit my hands better. I personally do not care for the look, feel of Glock. I have also found that their boxy structure makes them more uncomfortable for me to carry, even compared to HK which is pretty boxy as well, I have used great holsters with both, but I sold my Glock as it was just not a good fit for me. I am also part of the group that likes a traditional safety, but to each his own.

One thing is for sure, the glock will go bang every time, just like Sig, HK, or some of the other fine pistols, but the glock is much less expensive. so if you can deal with the boxy shape and if its comfortable in your hands or you just dont want to spend much but still want a reliable gun, the Glock should work for you.

 

[universal]

I have owned four Glocks (model 22, 27, 35, and 17) and carried a model 19. All worked great and never gave me a problem. I fired approximately 8,000 rounds through the 22 during several years of law enforcement training and I never once had a problem. So to answer your original questions; yes, Glocks can be trusted, in my opinion.

 

[JonB]

I have a Glock and an XD-9. Glock is 10mm, XD-9 is, well 9mm.

I prefer the XD because it fits my hands better, more comfortable shooting position or something.

So before you decide on a Glock, check out the XD's too.

Can't go wrong with either one IMO.

 

[fattsgalore]

Gripe: no manual safety,and I'm still not use to its feel.
As for reliability i have nothing to say but.

G23 by my side... right now.
No matter what, I'll never get rid of it and bought it for that purpose.

If theirs so much as a single problem in a thousand rounds thats not the operator's fault it's not a reliable gun to me.
Brian like your Collection especially your OD32 do they make all models in OD and is it more expensive.

How do y'all post pics?

 

[Autolycus]

Atticus nailed it in post 25.

 

[universal]

Tecumseh and Atticus both bring up an excellent point. However, I feel the opposite when it comes to the grip on the Glocks. The full sized frame (17,22 etc.) fits my hand perfectly and I love the angle. It really comes down to personal taste. I personally do not care for the H&K USP pistols due to the grip angle and the high bore axis. I still think they are great guns and if they fit someone's hand, I think they are a great choice. I would just not carry one myself unless I had to.

 

[Rokman]

My three Glocks have been fantastic for many years and many rounds. I trust them 100%. They are generation 2 Glocks, so I don't know much about the new ones except that they should be just as good. BrainOnSigs thanks for the input on the Glock 33, because that is the one that I have my eyes on now.