Which Glock for the collection?

[DMK]

I consider myself a bit of a gun collector. However, I don't have a single Glock in my collection. Say want you want about it, the gun does have an significant place in history, even if only for its notoriety.

So, what one model Glock should I purchase to represent the entire Glock line in my collection? What would be the quintessential Glock?

I'm thinking 9mm Glock 17.

 

[easyg]

The G17 is a great choice, but many folks feel that the Glock 19 is THE Glock.

 

[DMK]

many folks feel that the Glock 19 is THE Glock.

Why is that? Most common?

 

[dfjaws]

I think the 9mm Glock is THE Glock. Now... between 17, 19 and 26? I think the 19 is the PERFECT size, so the 19 is my choice.

 

[jkulysses]

What is going to be the purpose of this pistol just to have one and occasiaonally take it to the range and shoot or are you going to conceal carry it at all?? I say get a 10mm version then you can just get a 9mm barrel for it.

 

[REPOMAN]

G19 is an all around Glock ---- IMO

 

[mgmorden]

Personally, if it's not going to be for concealed carry (which it doesn't sound like it is), then I like full size guns. More capacity, and a better feel in the hand. My vote would be for the Glock 17.

 

[Mags]

Go with the G23, get yourself the 357 sig and 9mm barrels and you just got yourself a G19,G23, and G32 for about 200 dollars more than one Glock. I regret selling off my G23 and buying a G19 :banghead: if only I knew back then all I had to do to get a 9mm was change barrels...

 

[dovedescending]

Glock 17. The one, the only. Fills the hand, shoots cheap ammo, accurate. Plus I like the number 17.

 

[ljnowell]

What is going to be the purpose of this pistol just to have one and occasiaonally take it to the range and shoot or are you going to conceal carry it at all?? I say get a 10mm version then you can just get a 9mm barrel for it.

I dont think you will find it that easy. There are no 9mm mags for the large frame glocks. You may be able to find a 10mm-9mm conversion barrel, but not a stock barrel. You could get a 40 and buy a 9mm barrel and 9mm mags. Or get a 40 and buy 357 sig barrel and use 40 mags.

 

[easyg]

many folks feel that the Glock 19 is THE Glock.

Why is that? Most common?

I don't know if it's the most common or not.
But it seems that, from what I've read and from conversations with those who own the G19, most folks view the G19 as the perfect compromise of size, weight, concealability, grip, and shooting comfort.
Neither too small, nor too large.
Neither too light, nor too heavy.
No larger than it needs to be, and no smaller than it needs to be.
And a lot of folks feel that the 9mm is what the Glock was originally designed to shoot, and so it is also the best caliber for a Glock.

Personally, I prefer the G27 sub-compact.
But the G19 has a huge fan-base.


Good luck,
Easy

 

[Onward Allusion]

Glock 22. Gives your the versatility of going up or down caliber-wise while keeping the same frame & slide and even mags, in the case of .40S&W/.357SIG. Actually, come to think of of - gives you the versatility of 9mm/40S&W/357SIG AND 22LR with the .22LR conversion kit.

DMK
Which Glock for the collection?

 

[Kingofthehill]

Glock 19 is the king of all glocks.

JOe

 

[Pops 1]

G19......

 

[Runningman]

So, what one model Glock should I purchase to represent the entire Glock line in my collection?

If I had to pick only one Glock it would be the Glock 34. Good balance, decent sight radius, easy to shoot well. As an added bonus some decent velocity out of the 5" barrel.

 

[okiewita40]

My vote if you want the original is the Glock 17. Personally I'd go with the G22 as you can shoot .40/.357/9mm with the appropiate barrel and mags as needed for the 9mm ammo.

I carry a G17 for work and even shoot a higher score with the G17 than with the G19. Just my two cents worth though.

 

[1KPerDay]

G18 :d

 

[atomd]

I'd say the 17 too. When I think of Glock I immediately picture the 17. The 19 might have a little bit of an advantage for ccw but I think the 17 is still pretty much the flagship Glock.

 

[DMK]

What is going to be the purpose of this pistol just to have one and occasiaonally take it to the range and shoot or are you going to conceal carry it at all??

Just a range range toy and collectible. I like revolvers for CCW and have long guns for HD.

When I think of Glock I immediately picture the 17.

My vote if you want the original is the Glock 17.

That was what I was thinking.

 

[jglcolosprgs]

Why is that? Most common?

The 19 is considered, by some, the best compromise between carry and conceal. The 19 can be CC'd but has the larger magazine capacity in (not in my opinion) a more comfortable/controllable size.

I have Glocks in 40 - I like the G27 best - and I did buy extra barrels so I could shoot 9mm and 357 SIG. Of all the Glocks the "baby" Glocks fit my hand better to shoot. For a specimen I'd go 19.



From the glock propaganda site....

 

[Steve C]

I have lots of handguns in my collection and only one Glock. Its a 19 series 1 That I've had for over 20 years. Its still the gun that most often gets carried for SD and taken to the range.

 

[KBintheSLC]

For collection purposes, I would try to find a 1st Gen G17. It would probably have far more value in the long run than the millions upon millions of 2nd/3rd/4th Gen models that are in circulation.

If you plan on using the gun for any practical purpose, I would just go with a 3rd Gen in 9mm (G17/G19/G34/G26)...

 

[md7]

As has been said already, the Glock 17 was the first model that Glock introduced. 17+1 of 9mm in a lightweight auto can be a nice thing to have around.

I think the reason for the popularity of the model 19 is that is a bit more concealable, carries like a compact, but almost performs like a full size. You still get 15+1 capacity.

If I were to get one, and I was going to use it as my "do it all" gun, it would be the 19. But, you have said that this is going to be for range/collectible so if it were me, I would go with the one that fits best.

On a side note, I traded out a Sig 226 with five mags for a NIB 3rd Gen Glock 17 with 4 mags. I would definitely do it again with NO reservation.

 

[lions]

Glock 19 is a great size and very practical but if any one Glock is to be in any kind of collection it has to be the Glock 17. (You know, the one they use for their logo...)

 

[Manco]

Purely from a collector's point of view, I'd have to suggest the 17, just as you're thinking, because it's the original incarnation and the "classic" caliber of Glocks. The 22 or 23 aren't bad suggestions either, since they allow you to use three different calibers, including 9mm. The latter are also significant in how they currently dominate in US law enforcement use, which is a big reason that a form-follows-function weapon like the Glock is desirable to collectors in the first place (no slight intended). Which line of reasoning means more is entirely up to you.