What is so great about the Glock?

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Defensory wrote:

I believe XD is better than Glock primarily because of the chamber design. The XD also has noticeably fewer negligent discharges, due to additional safety features that aren't available on the Glock, as well as a few design shortcomings on the Glock that combine to make it even less safe than the XD.
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Ridiculous, absurd, nonsensical logic. Glocks don't accidentally discharge...careless ppl cause accidental discharges. It can happen with ANY gun, even your beloved XD. Also, even if his claim were partially factual, the obvious logic would tell you a HECK of alot more Glocks are circulating in the world then XD's, thus a better chance to have more AD's with a Glock then an XD.
I've owned an XD, and found it to be a decent weapon. It really hasn't been around long enough to be judged in same league as Glocks, as they have been around for WAY longer and proven themselves . I am not a "kool-aid drinker" glockaholic, I have one..a Glock 17. I'd recommend it to any responsible person looking for a dead-nuts reliable shooting tool.
 
What an excellant question! Glocks are great because of many factors. I will elaborate with bullet points.

They are the most reliable autopistol ever made.

They are very accurate.

They are easy to maintain.

They hold a lot of rounds.

They are VERY rust resistant.

The plastic frame absorbs some recoil.

They don't cost $2000.

They have a great safe-action.

They will last you a lifetime.

They are better than any other pistol on the market if'n you got average to large mitts, and put forth the effort to understand how this pistol actually functions.
 
Thanks to all for your opinions and I'm looking forward to more. After seeing some of the replies, I almost feel like a guy who starts a bar fight and then crawls under the tables to call the cops. :D
 
:what: I'd suggest you go rent one at the range and see what you think. Honestly, if you don't know anything about the Glock design, you'll be much better off talking directly with a gun dealer and actually shooting one then stirring the flames of all the irrational Glock haters you already know populate these type's of forums. And oh yeah, there's not thousands of them, there's millions of them within the borders of the USA alone! That by itself should tell you that their probably a whole lot better then many of the anti-glockers would have you believe.......;) Good luck!
 
1- its a Glock.
2- it works.
3- it has never failed me.
4- it is reasonably priced.
5- there are a lot of after market accessories for it.
6- it is offerred in several different calibers and sizes.
7- it is simple.....insert loaded magazine,charge, point and squeeze= BOOM!
8- most Police departments carry Glocks.
9- The Special Forces Team that was assigned to our Squadron carried Glocks
10-The new Iraqi Police Force was issued Glock 19's( and they love them).
11-http://www.theprepared.com/index.php?
option=com_content&task=view&id=90&Item

There are many good pistols out there, and i have owned several of them, but I chose Glock.
 
They are reliable. They are accurate, if you take the time to learn how to shoot them. And that's about as far as they go with me. I just don't care much for them. I carry one every day, but that is a department mandate. I have no problem trusting my life with it, but I will never spend my money on one again. They don't point naturally for me. They feel awkward and blocky in my hands. They don't have any personality.

Glocks have developed quite a fan club because they are solid, reliable pistols, but they just aren't for everyone. That's what is so great about freedom of choice. You don't have to like what I like and I don't have to like what you like. If you try a Glock and it points well for you and is comfortable in your hand, buy it and never think twice about it. It will serve you for a long time and is unlikely to ever let you down.
 
I like them because for me they have been the best gun I have ever owned through Sig's, H&K's, Ruger's, 1911's(Kimber, springfield and others).

To me it is kind of like the old truck you might have outside. It sits out there getting mud on it and is totally a junker. Then you got your nice new shiney truck in the garage. You can keep that pretty thing until i breaks down. Then you can go start up good ole Betsy and she stills runs no matter what.

That is how I feel about my Glock.
 
No one can sell you on the Glock because that's something you'll have to do.

There was a time, many years ago, when I mocked the Glock crowd and swore up and down that I would never - not in a million years, own any ugly Tupperware. However twenty minutes with a rental changed my opinion forever and now the Glock 19 has become my favorite semi-auto. It may sound like heresy, but I'd sooner part with my Colt .45 or sell the Python than give up the Glock. I trust it completely.
 
7) Goes through metal detectors
8) Unlimited magazine size so you don't have to reload
9) Excellent plastic sights that you can glue to the side for an "Urban" look
10) When it flies of of an airplane, it'll work if you can find it

Ummm...people...you take yourselves a bit too seriously if you think I really believe this...

LOL
 
anybody can blow up guns with overcharged or ammo with worn out brass and make a website displaying thier foolishness to the world.:rolleyes:

and they'll always have little disciples/trolls like you(defensory with 10 whole posts) to plug them:neener:
 
They're simple and effective. Are they perfect? No, and no gun really is. They have their pluses and minuses, just like any other modern, quality pistol design.

As for KBs and them being declared "unsafe" due to lack of external safeties or heavy triggers, it's all a matter of human stupidity and training. I've seen reports of just about every gun under the sun coming apart. An Israeli military Galil - the legendary AK action, milled receiver, etc. - in pieces after a bad round made it's way into the gun. A Russian SKS - legendary reliability and durability - fired out of battery and the shooter almost ate the bolt. Ruger revolvers - you know, the ones that are almost indestructible - came apart due to a bad load. HK USP pistol that blew up much for the same reason some Glocks do - a shooter was a retard that fed a lot of lead ammo through the barrel not made for it.

As for people shooting themselves with Glocks, people shoot themselves with other guns for the same reason - sticking that finger into the trigger guard when it's not supposed to be there. They don't go off by themselves.

Mostly you hear about issues with Glocks probably because there's a lot more of them out there, both in civilian and LE use.
 
Glocks have a simple manual of arms, the trigger is learn-able if you shoot them enough and they are easy to maintain. In my experience they are reliable if feed ball ammo, hollow points can cause jams. Each individual gun needs to be tested in this respect. Personally I think that the S&W M&P is a better, product improved Glock.
 
The only thing wrong with a Glock is they don't fit MY hand.
A Buddy has 3 and loves 'em. They work for him. Guess my hand is just used to a 1911:)
 
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Defensory wrote:

I believe XD is better than Glock primarily because of the chamber design. The XD also has noticeably fewer negligent discharges, due to additional safety features that aren't available on the Glock, as well as a few design shortcomings on the Glock that combine to make it even less safe than the XD.

Ridiculous, absurd, nonsensical logic. Glocks don't accidentally discharge...careless ppl cause accidental discharges. It can happen with ANY gun, even your beloved XD. Also, even if his claim were partially factual, the obvious logic would tell you a HECK of alot more Glocks are circulating in the world then XD's, thus a better chance to have more AD's with a Glock then an XD.
I've owned an XD, and found it to be a decent weapon. It really hasn't been around long enough to be judged in same league as Glocks, as they have been around for WAY longer and proven themselves . I am not a "kool-aid drinker" glockaholic, I have one..a Glock 17. I'd recommend it to any responsible person looking for a dead-nuts reliable shooting tool.
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Reliable, but I don't like them from an aesthetic standpoint-they're plain UGLY, and TOO business-like looking for civilian users. Moreover, grip angle not ergonomic for many shooters.

My decision to sell my G17 about 17 years ago was a good one for ME. Moreover, they are LESS SAFE than an XD, and anyone who puts it all on the SHOOTER doesn't understand human factors at all-go drive your UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED Corvair or whatever... ;)

Though the Glock is, objectively, not such an extreme unsafe handgun, XD is safer, in my view.
 
RON in PA Glocks have a simple manual of arms, the trigger is learn-able if you shoot them enough and they are easy to maintain. In my experience they are reliable if feed ball ammo, hollow points can cause jams. Each individual gun needs to be tested in this respect. Personally I think that the S&W M&P is a better, product improved Glock.
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Reason enough not to buy this handgun. And you can't even shoot handloads through polygonal barrel, and, then, of course, the kaboom issue with the 40's.
 
I like a gun like a cz or ruger or any other sa/da action if for some reason your gun does not fire pull the trigger again.I rented a ruger 345 at the range,this was a very used gun out of a box of 50 rounds it didn't fire 3 times I pulled the trigger again and bang.Most shells that don't fire due to ammo or the gun will fire with another strike of the firing pin.
 
...and TOO business-like looking for civilian users.
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Huh? Would you mind explaining this one please? I can't quite grasp the reasoning behind it.

And you can't even shoot handloads through polygonal barrel...
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Yes, you can. Been doing it for years in my Glock 21 and USP .45 (and more recently a Glock 29). It's lead rounds that are not recommended in a polygonal barrel, but it's still safe with a good occasional cleaning.

I like a gun like a cz or ruger or any other sa/da action if for some reason your gun does not fire pull the trigger again.I rented a ruger 345 at the range,this was a very used gun out of a box of 50 rounds it didn't fire 3 times I pulled the trigger again and bang.Most shells that don't fire due to ammo or the gun will fire with another strike of the firing pin.
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At the range, it easy to reset the firing pin in a Glock (or other striker-fired handguns) by moving the slide about 1/4 of an inch (closer to 3/8 of an inch) for a second strike. For defensive purposes, the Tap-Rack-Bang clearance drill works for a Glock the same as every other semi-auto handgun, thus the reason it's the preferred method.
 
Say a inexperienced person like maybe someones wife that you might have only taken shooting once or twice.You load the gun up with 15 rounds and one in the chamber and then decock your gun and place it in the safe.Your gone one day and an intruder breaks in your wife has the gun and for some reason the first strike with DA does not work all she has to do is pull the trigger again then hopfully it goes bang.I have trained my wife with a revolver just pull the trigger.I have a p95 on order Da/Sa.
 
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