Tell me about the Glock 36

[rgillis]

I currently have two 1911's, one full size Springfield Loaded, and a Kimber tactical pro II. I also have a S&W Mod. 19 and a Mod. 37; all of which I carry from time to time. But more often than not I choose the Kimber or the Mod. 37. I use to have a SIG P239 in .40 which I never really warmed up to. My problem with the SIG was two fold, I didn't care for the length or the feel of the grip and I was not a fan of the caliber. I want another auto in .45 acp but in a smaller package than the 1911. The Glock 36 interests me, as I read that it is a slimmed down version. Can anyone offer any insight? I might add that I have no experience with Glocks whatsoever.

Thanks

 

[7.62FullMetalJacket]

All of your autos are both SA or SA/DA and have a safety. The glock has the "safe action system" which means there is no manual safety and there is no exposed hammer.

I do not own a G36 (too small for my hands) but with any Glock, you will carry it in some type of holster to protect the trigger (OWB, IWB, Pocket). If any gizmo gets in the trigger guards (keys, pen) and puts 5.5 lbs of pressure on the trigger (leaning over to reach something while driving), and then: accidental discharge, and new underwear.

 

[longtom4570]

I used to have a Springfield Ultra-compact/High capacity and thought to it was to big for my grip, so i bought a G-36. Turns out they are about the size or there about in grip size, got rid of the G-36 and bought a Government 1911 and never looked back. That said try one on for size and balance if feels good go for it. i think that one should buy a gun that fits you and feels good.

 

[Redlg155]

If you don't have any experience with Glocks I'd suggest you rent or borrow one for familiarization. Then you can see if you can get a feel for the trigger and how they handle.

The G36 is a nice handgun, but it had a nasty habit of pinching me while firing. The magazines in my particular G36 had a good amount for fore and aft play. Other than that it was a good reliable and accurate handgun.

My biggest problem with buying another .45 cal Glock is that it isn't advised that you shoot lead bullets through them without purchasing an aftermarket barrel.

Good Shooting
Red

 

[mini14jac]

I just bought a G36 about a month ago.
I was carrying a Colt Defender, but never really warmed up to it.

I've owned several Glocks, so I was familiar with the gun, and the trigger.
I like carrying a .45, and Glocks are made for carry.
Rounded corners, no sharp edges, and the 36 is almost as slim as a 1911.

It is easier for me to shoot than my Defender was.
Recoil seems more manageable.
I did order some "Plus 0" base plates for the mags.
The finger pinching is an irritating problem that Glock should have fixed long ago.

I've only got about 300 rounds through mine so far, but it's been 100%, even with Wolf ammo.
I like the Glock trigger, and was glad to get back to that in a carry gun.

 

[middy]

mini14jac,

Did the +0 baseplates eliminate the pinching problem for you?

 

[RWK]

I like .45 ACPs and own several (three 1911A1s plus a Sig P220, an H&K USP, and a Glock 36). IF YOU LIKE GLOCKS AND CAN SHOOT THEM ACCURATELY, the G36 is a fine concealed carry weapon. Like all Glocks, it is reliable and durable; however, I find Glock accuracy to be substandard in comparison to ALL my other handguns. To summarize, the G36 is small, has a 6+1 capacity, and is very durable and reliable. If you shoot a few other Glocks and ascertain they meet your requirements, I am sure the G36 will too.

 

[Rich357]

The Glock 36 is a little more snappy in recoil than the G30, but is slim, accurate and highly reliable. My G36 doesn't pinch. I find follow up shots are fast with the G36 .

I have some nice 1911s and I still find the G36 an accurate .45ACP, once you get used to the Glock trigger.

Rich

 

[Erich]

My Glock 36 is easier to shoot than my Springfield loaded Micro, but it's not as accurate. Accuracy is just fine, though, and the 36 (with Saf-T-Blok) has become my primary carry gun. It's small and flat and concealable. Mine has been completely reliable. I have not had problems with pinching in over 500 rounds, and I have not bothered with grip extensions.

I think it's a keeper.

Lots of folks over on Glock Talk prefer the 30 for various reasons (capacity, slightly reduced perceived recoil), and are pretty tenacious about voicing their opinion whenever the subject of the 36 arises. It's probably worth handling (or, ideally, shooting) them side by side so that you see which you prefer.

I'm not going to touch the issue of whether you'd be better served by a small Glock variant or a small 1911 variant.

 

[7.62FullMetalJacket]

30 v 36. Same dimensions except for width. 0.14 inch difference (1.13 v 1.27). 36 is slightly lighter.

30 will take 21 mags. 36 is a single stack.

For my money, I would take the 30.

 

[mini14jac]

Did the +0 baseplates eliminate the pinching problem for you?

I have small hands, so that may figure in to the pinching situation.

Without the +0 baseplates, I'm sure I would have gotten a blood blister after a few mags. The pinching was very painful, and happened on every shot. I put a bandaid on, and finished the day with no problems.

With the +0, is seems that 90+% of the pinching is gone.
Even when I do get pinched now, it is more of an irritation. It won't cause any physical damage.

Still, Glock could fix this if they wanted.

If you're not going to do IWB carry, the 30 may be a better gun.
The 30 didn't fit my hand very well. It was too much like trying to hold a 2x4.
The way that I am built, I have trouble concealing all but a very thin gun.
The thickness of the G36 is at the outer of limit of what I can conceal.

Try both guns if possible.

 

[Rich357]

I prefer the G30 when thickness is not an issue.

Maybe Glock has fixed the pinching problem? My G36 is only about a year old and it doesn't pinch. About 3 years ago I rented a G36 and it did pinch. My hand hasn't changed so maybe the G36 has changed?

Rich

 

[JERRY]

i carry a glock 36 everyday. in fact, i have a glock 30 that i bought first, and its up for trades for a glock 36 or.......................?????

 

[mini14jac]

Maybe Glock has fixed the pinching problem?

Nah, mine's only about 1 month old, and it pinches.
Anyway, it's not a deal breaker.

Compared to my Defender, the G36 recoils less, in my opinion.
I also prefer the G36 trigger to the Colt. Maybe because I kind of "cut my teeth" on Glocks. I don't know.
The G36 is also more accurate in my hands, though the Defender was very accurate.

Now, if I can just make myself get used to IWB carry.