Sold the last of my Glocks yesterday

[ravencon]

I sold the last of my Glocks yesterday (27 & 22).

I found that these were sitting unused in the safe for longer and longer periods of time. I realized I didn't enjoy shooting them all that much because of the yucky grips and triggers that stock Glocks all seem to have. Also, I can shoot other pistols far more accurately.

This is not an exercise in Glock bashing. I have no problem in recommending that people try Glocks to see if they like them. For a utilitarian pistol Glocks are a good value.

But, I prefer to own and shoot guns that I actually like.

 

[real_name]

What do you prefer?

 

[Vitamin G]

I have a glock 10mm (20), and i have to say that even though I find the thickness of the gun preferable to the glock 17, the trigger is still sub-par for me, even with a 3.5# ghost connector.
I think the EAA witness is by far the best value in the 10mm market.

P.S. I own a delta elite and the above mentioned Glock 20. My friend has the EAA. I keep trying to trade my delta or glock for an EAA + cash at the funshows.

 

[R.H. Lee]

Good for you! It's great to get rid of guns you don't like. For example, I traded a Springfield Milspec stainless for a G21, and a BHP Practical for a G17.

 

[TOADMAN]

I traded a S&W model 60 for a Glock 19...I also traded a S&W model 640 for a G-30...I will never trade away my S&W 642/686.

 

[Darkside852003]

Go with the guns that fit you. I only had a Glock 21 until two days ago. Traded it, plus cash for a Colt Defender. A few weeks ago I bought a XD-45 ACP, shooting the Glock 21 side by side with it, I could no longer justify keeping the Glock.

 

[autospike]

I understand...

I have a Kimber CDP Pro (Pre Series II) that I really should sell off. It's not a bad pistol (it's never had a failure) but I just never shoot it and it just sits in the safe.

But, the pack rat in me wants to hold on to everything I ever acquire.

 

[Steve F]

Traded a G27 for a BHP and couldn't be happier

 

[PO2Hammer]

My last Glock is a 17L longslide.
Now that I'm handloading, the magnum revolver/single shot rounds like .357 and .44 are far more interesting than 9mm.

 

[duckjihad]

I kinda did the same thing. I had a H and K USP 45 safe queen. Nice pistol, but all my carry is concealed. Can't imagine when I'd carry a big service pistol. Sold it at a gun show and put the money toward another gun that would see more use. I'd tell you it was a bird gun, but you guys might ban me from the site.

 

[Kramer Krazy]

Trade?!!!........Sell?!!!!!.....How can you do such a dreadful thing to your children.....even the red-headed step-child?

 

[cookekdjr]

ravencon,
what do you like? Just curious.
-David

 

[ravencon]

What do you prefer?

what do you like? Just curious.

As a Massachusetts resident my choice of new pistols is somewhat limited. I've bought a couple of new Sigs (226 & 239) lately and a used BHP.

Overall, I have more Sigs than anything else. They shoot very well for me.

 

[cookekdjr]

Well.....I cannot fault anyone who gives up any pistol in favor of SIGS and a BHP. I've never shot a SIG that wasn't perfect (with the exception of the Sigpro line, of course) and the BHP is one of JMB's best designs (even if he did have help).
-David

 

[Soybomb]

Its good to get rid of guns you don't like...then you can buy new ones I'm ditching my sig 226 soon so I can do the same. It may go toward my black rifle fund though.

 

[Seven High]

Cookekdjr: What type of problems did you have with the Sig Pro weapon? I have one but never have had a problem.

 

[possum]

Sold the last of my Glocks yesterday

WOO-HOO you have finally seen the light. Now it is time to get an xd1

 

[Dienekes]

Traded off a G17 for two nice 4" Ruger Security Sixes, one blued, one stainless.I can shoot *any* handgun better than I can a Glock.

I am down to two types of semiautos: 1911s and a couple of BHPs.

"A man 's gotta know his limitations."

 

[GLOCKT]

I have a Walther P-99 half Walther and half Springfield I'm thinking about trading.Lower od/green Walther,upper Springfield no German proof marks 462 series serial number.
Now my Glocks G27,G22 and a G22c I've all tuned up.
3.5 connectors,Lightning strike strikers and safe plungers.
They are alot more accurate than the stock set-up at the cost of an additional $150.
The CZ-75B is another keeper,accurate out of the box fun to shoot at the low cost of $325.

 

[Newton]

I'm also curious about what problems you had with the SiGPro.

In my experience this is one of the best pistols out there, talk about robustly built, just take a look at those frame rails

 

[Guns_and_Labs]

Well.....I cannot fault anyone who gives up any pistol in favor of SIGS and a BHP. I've never shot a SIG that wasn't perfect

I stayed away from Sig's for a long time, didn't like the DA. Even the DAO seemed a pale imitation of the Glock's. Then I shot an X-Five, and I'm hooked. Not only are the Glocks in danger of getting traded, I may even trade away a 1911 or two!

 

[cookekdjr]

RE: Sigpro, I rented one at a range a couple years ago. It kept switching from DA/SA to DAO; I'd fire half a magazine normally, then it would switch, for no obvious reason, to DAO. Also, unlike other SIGS I've fired, it was not well-balanced and had horrific muzzle-flip. Granted, it was in .357 SIG, but I could not keep it on target at all.
The guys who ran the range had a number of problems with the gun and other SIG Pros, and when I told them I was thinking of buying a SIG Pro they insisted I try theirs then compare it to the other (non-polymer) SIGS I had rented there. They recommended the p229, and, after I tried the SIG pro I agreed they were right.
In any event, I know alot of folks like their SIG Pro (that's why I tried one out; I as gonna buy). I did not like the one I tried at all; even taking away the DAO problem it looked cheap, it did not point well, it was difficult to control and had zero practical accuray. It was, IMO, the exact opposite of every other SIG design I've encountered. I've shot a number of other SIG designs and I find them to be some of the best pistols in the world; they are first-class in accuracy, ergonomics, fit and finish, reliability and overall design. That's why the SIG pro stands out so much...its almost like its made by a different company, and just feels cheap.
Anyway, if a SIG Pro works for you, great. I haven't heard alot of complaints about them (other than the employees at the range that day), and most folks like theirs. I was just disappointed in my experience.
-David

 

[Seven High]

cookekdjr: I find it curious that a range would rent a Sig Pro that was having mechanical problems. Civil libiality and all. Could you have inadvertantly been hitting the decocker during recoil causing it to revert back to double action?

 

[denfoote]

I traded my first G30 for a G36 and my second G30 for a G23!!!
My G29 got traded for an SW40F Sigma!!
The G26 ain't going nowhere!!

 

[cookekdjr]

cookekdjr: I find it curious that a range would rent a Sig Pro that was having mechanical problems. Civil libiality and all. Could you have inadvertantly been hitting the decocker during recoil causing it to revert back to double action?
Hmmmmmmmm....now that you mention it, its possible. The torque from the recoil was ridiculous. The way the gun twisted and jumped in my hand, I suppose I could have hit the decocker.
Either way, its not a good reflection on the SIG Pro. I'm a pretty big guy (6'5", 225lbs) and I work out with weights a good bit. If I have trouble controlling a handgun, then at least from a strength perspective, most other folks will, too. I'm sure there's a better technique for purchasing or resting the handgun that could have improved my grip, but if its that difficult, there's a design problem.
Anyway, the guys at the range tried to tell me I wouldn't like it, and after I shot it, I agreed. I had read quite a bit on the internet before I tried it, and lots of folks recommended it. A good number of people at the SIG forum liked it, although a few folks said it looked cheap next to the p229. I had to see it for myself.