Has the bloom fallen off the flower for Glocks?

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Glocks come with two working mags right out of the box and Glock factory mags aren't expensive either.

I agree!...As I have said, most proprietary guns work well with their proprietary mags. It's true with my HS2K, various Smith autos, etc.
I have no idea why the 1911 has this particular problem.
I've heard the same thing about Wilson...They work!
I too am looking to get a 1911 for general shooting & plinking. A friend that I work with purchased a RIA for the same reason. He didn't want to invest a lot of money in a knock-about gun. The mag that came with the gun has given him excellent service without tweeking. I may or may not be so lucky. :)
I've been generally happy with about every handgun I've owned. The only Glock that I ever purchased (G-19) was a fine gun. I just didn't care for the grip angle.
 
I feel less and less like bothering with discussions in the autoloader forum any more, since apparently the only two feelings allowed towards any autopistol are "Hate" or "Worship". Groupies and fanboys and bashers, oh my! :uhoh:

Buddha on a bicycle, people, these are just pistols, no matter what year JMB designed them in or what line some anti-gun actor praised them with in a B-grade flick. :rolleyes:
 
The thing I hate about Glock is that they refuse to admit they have ever had a "recall". If your frame rails break off it merely needs to be "upgraded". That and the fact that they continued to sell defective guns after they knew about the problem. That is the reason I sold all my Glocks. I couldn't trust them after that.
 
This is something I've noticed latley, but hadn't thought about untill reading this t

I like my Glocks. I don't know if I'd like a 1911 or not since I haven't shot one. I have noticed some(not all) people with 1911's at the range seem to look down at me a bit. I don't let it bother me but, what's the big deal...:confused:
 
Boats: Since you obviously won't be attending any MENSA meetings, may I suggest something more appropriate for you, like Anachronisms Anonymous?? :)
 
Hey Scoob,

Those 1911 folks are looking down at you because you have an almost trouble-free, almost maintenance-free handgun, and they don't :).

Just my .02,
LeonCarr
 
WalterSteptoe,

Boats: Since you obviously won't be attending any MENSA meetings,

At least he's demonstrated the ability to read and comprehend the four simple rules he agreed to when he registered.
 
Personally, I don't have need for many more Glocks. I own a 17 and a 32. I can see myself purchasing a 31, 20, and 26, along with .40 cal barrels for the 31 and 32. After that, Glock probably won't see much more of my money except when I purchase the occasional spare part or magazine. Once I have a chance to test-fire a 37, I'll decide whether or not to add it to my wanted list.

Honestly, there aren't many other handgun companies that have a chance of seeing my money. Glock and S&W, the latter of which will probably be used pistols simply because I prefer the older ones. I'm developing a fondess for odd-ball or older 1911's, so Kimber and Springfield won't see me anytime soon either.

When I carry, I usually carry a Glock. It's simple, reliable, more accurate than I am, has perhaps the best "factory-standard" finish available, and unlike my S&W M27, I don't care very much if my Glock M17 gets dinged or worn. The trigger is comfortable and familiar to me, and its simplicity has reinforced safe handling practices. When loaded, it's just like a revolver - pull the trigger and it'll go bang.

My current collection consists of Glocks, N-Frame S&W revolvers (29-2, 27-2), and a Griffon. Oh, and a Kel-Tec P32 I'll probably sell soon. I plan to add a few other odd-ball 1911's to the mix, maybe a few more S&W revolvers... But really, it's time to start building the rifle and shotgun collection!

You know you have too many handguns when they won't all fit into a single range bag, so I plan to stop soon. :)

So, no, I don't believe that Glock is "losing its flower." As a happy Glock customer, they simply don't have anything further to offer me.
 
Oh the irony! Glockers telling me I am not MENSA material?:rolleyes: Thanks Tamara, but I hardly need saving from ankle biters.
 
I've seen more intellectually stimulating arguments when I was in the 4th grade about which comic book super-hero could win a fight with Superman... :rolleyes:

The answer was "Thor," by the way, so you can put that argument to rest. :neener:
 
Let's see. So far on this thread Glock owners have been called:

arrogant know it alls
ankle biters
know nothings
dupes

And amusingly enough, the same person who became irate because someone dared to make a "thinly veiled slam on the 1911" had no problem calling a Glock an "unmitigated ergonomic disaster" in the same post.

Yup, a lot of worthwhile information being exchanged on this thread.

What was the original question?

Oh yeah, someone wanted to know why "Glock lovers" quit responding to posts by "Glock haters".

I'm thinking maybe this thread will give a perceptive reader a few clues as to the answer...
 
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