average_shooter
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So I consider myself to be a good fan of the 1911 design; and generally dislike the aesthetics of "combat tuperware."
I've always liked the idea of a solid steel firearm throwing a good-size piece of lead downrange. And, like many others bit by the 1911 bug, I have wanted another 1911 since before the sale was complete on the first. I just want an inexpensive one this time, though, for knocking around and range fun. Pretty much looking for what's comonly called a truck- or trunk-gun.
Then, for some strange reason, the other day I ended up on the Glock website. And now... I don't get it... I find myself being attracted to the G26. I mean, plastic chambered in 9mm? What's wrong with me?
The more I thought about what I wanted it for, the more I thought, for a bug-out, SHTF, cheaper to shoot, higher capacity, pretty much proven design... why not get the Glock? And it would be something different. I already know what the 1911 is about.
Then I saw the G36 and G30 models.... Now I'm really conflicted. Not only about whether or not I should give in and get a Glock, but also if I do, what caliber?
I've been thinking about getting something in 9mm in order to shoot for a little cheaper. After all, the savings in ammo will eventually offset the cost of the new firearm, right? Or do I stick with ammo commonality?
So many choices, so many difficult decisions.... Any advice from those who have been in a similar situation?
P.S. I am not trying to start yet another 1911 vs. Glock or .45 vs. 9mm flame war. For the purposes here, I pretty much see the pistols as equals.
I've always liked the idea of a solid steel firearm throwing a good-size piece of lead downrange. And, like many others bit by the 1911 bug, I have wanted another 1911 since before the sale was complete on the first. I just want an inexpensive one this time, though, for knocking around and range fun. Pretty much looking for what's comonly called a truck- or trunk-gun.
Then, for some strange reason, the other day I ended up on the Glock website. And now... I don't get it... I find myself being attracted to the G26. I mean, plastic chambered in 9mm? What's wrong with me?
The more I thought about what I wanted it for, the more I thought, for a bug-out, SHTF, cheaper to shoot, higher capacity, pretty much proven design... why not get the Glock? And it would be something different. I already know what the 1911 is about.
Then I saw the G36 and G30 models.... Now I'm really conflicted. Not only about whether or not I should give in and get a Glock, but also if I do, what caliber?
I've been thinking about getting something in 9mm in order to shoot for a little cheaper. After all, the savings in ammo will eventually offset the cost of the new firearm, right? Or do I stick with ammo commonality?
So many choices, so many difficult decisions.... Any advice from those who have been in a similar situation?
P.S. I am not trying to start yet another 1911 vs. Glock or .45 vs. 9mm flame war. For the purposes here, I pretty much see the pistols as equals.