What's all the fuss with these glocks??

[ceestand]

I can't even remember the last time I shot one of my revolvers single-action.

I can. It was about four months ago, testing factory loads. HSMITH, I think you're way off there.

Tamara, I also agree with your first reply to this thread. People like Glocks because they are Glocks. Every one of us can come up with a ton of reasons why the guns we own/carry are the best. Find me someone who carries a Jennings .25 and I'll mfind you someone who thinks it's a great gun.

Rich357, I'm predicting that next years' fashion will be to bash SIG owners. I think the reason it seems that Glockers get hounded is their unwaivering belief that Glocks are the best - the more adamant they are, the more the others push them.

 

[Greg Bell]

Ceestand,

"Rich357, I'm predicting that next years' fashion will be to bash SIG owners. I think the reason it seems that Glockers get hounded is their unwaivering belief that Glocks are the best - the more adamant they are, the more the others push them."

Yeah, I know. And it so silly that they do that when it is obvious for those that have eyes to see that the P7 is best!!!

 

[Rich357]

Greg Bell:
"I think he was just saying that Glocks have reduced the tolerance of the general public for unreliable, poorly designed firearms. I think that Glock shares this honor with Beretta, SIG and H&K (among others). Once people had a taste of autoloaders that actually were reliable/well-designed (of course, when I read gun mags at the time, they were always sugarcoating the 1911's reliability, IMHO) the 1911 makers had to make start taking it seriously. The results have been a benefit to all."


Exactly. Thank you.


ceestand:
"Rich357, I'm predicting that next years' fashion will be to bash SIG owners. I think the reason it seems that Glockers get hounded is their unwaivering belief that Glocks are the best - the more adamant they are, the more the others push them."


Maybe I don't hang out long enough in gun stores, but I don't hear people saying Glocks are "the best". But, I don't doubt it happens.

Rich

 

[another okie]

In the immortal words of Shel Silverstein, writing for Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show:

"Some folks like ham hocks, and some folks like pork chops,
and some folks like vegetable stew.
And Roland the Roadie, loves Gertrude the Groupie,
and Gertrude the Groupie loves Groups."

 

[Boats]

What good is an "autorevolver" that can't be cocked and in no case be fired from your pocket?

I was out shooting my new GP-100 this morning. I shot it DA for defense drills, but just for kicks I also banged away on a 100 meter shilouette plate for about 36 rounds or so. I did that all SA slow fire and made 30/36 on my first day seriously firing a revolver in fifteen or more years. Slow fire on a Glock means taking a little longer to mash on the same old mush.

My morning was possible because the Ruger had a better trigger on it ten minutes after I bought it and swapped in some Wolff springs than any Glock will ever have.

The Glock might be an "autorevolver" but it is a mighty poor revolver at that. When I want an auto pistol, I want a serious single action combat auto pistol, not the lowest common denominator duty weapon whose main attraction is its light carry weight and ability to treat it like an anti would.

 

[Glocker74]

Very illuminating. I always listen to the criticism of my enemies

Glocks are my first autoloader. Always liked revolvers for their reliability. First time I shot a .357 w/ a 6 inch barrel I hit a 2 inch circle at 40 feet. Not there yet with Glock...I like the PROVEN reliability, hi capacity mags, and especially, being able to work on them without taking one of those matchbook cover gunsmith courses

I don't like carrying one up the pipe with no external safety.

Most any gun is better looking. Then again, I fondle my wife, not my pistol.

Thanks for some of the insightful, objective thoughts! Glock Rules!

 

[Feanaro]

especially, being able to work on them without taking one of those matchbook cover gunsmith courses

Not mocking anyone personally but if you need a gunsmith course to take apart most of the popular production pistols, you have the mechanical ability of a rock.

 

[Tamara]

Glocker74,

Glocks are my first autoloader.
...
Glock Rules!

Says it all, really.

 

[Lightsped]

I love Glocks. I have three of them so far. But at the same time I love my 1911s, SIG, Beretta, etc.... too! Basically, I just like all guns....

 

[turbonatr]

These "What's all the fuss with these glocks" threads always seem to stir up quite a, er, um...fuss.

Ever think that by posting one of these threads about Glocks that you are actually making a fuss about them?

It's a handgun. Some people like them, some don't. No fuss. It's actually quite a simple concept to grasp.

 

[Frenchy]

Well!...I don't "Love" guns, but I do appreciate a tool that works consistently when I need it.

 

[glocksman]

I have a Glock 19.

I bought it new back in 1993 with factory nite sites and a couple of extra magazines.
After 11 years and thousands of rounds, it still looks almost new and the only part I've replaced on it was the recoil spring.
I've had exactly 2 misfires over the years and that was with my own reloaded ammo. No failures to feed or eject.
Granted, the trigger is a little mushy. No gun is perfect.
But I can still shoot a fist size group at 10 yards as fast as I can pull the trigger.

Some say it's blocky and lacks 'soul'. I say it's businesslike and professional.

 

[Texshooter]

Glocksman

glocksman, I was not aware that glock had "factory" night sights in 93?

 

[glocksman]

Factory Trijicons I think.
I can't make out the name any more.

I'm pretty sure it was 1993.
I ran the serial number to find out when it was manufactured.
I'll let you know when I get the results.

 

[13.45]

i own, shoot, and enjoy a number different handguns. several are glocks (9mm, .40s&w, .45acp) and i've had excellent luck with the brand- tough, easy to clean, and very reliable