JR24
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The Gen 4 slightly even smaller than SF grip on the 21/20 was a fantastic change, love my Gen 4 21. Ive been OKd to pick up a G40 slide for hunting season, looking forward to some 10mm action too!
Which Glock to Buy...for a guy who has none??
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The Gen 4 slightly even smaller than SF grip on the 21/20 was a fantastic change, love my Gen 4 21. Ive been OKd to pick up a G40 slide for hunting season, looking forward to some 10mm action too!
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If I were to own "ONE Glock," it would be a G19. If I were to own "ONE Glock, Just for the range," it would be a 34. The 19 isn't as great at the range as the 34, but still has versatility off of the range which isn't really there for the 34. So a G19 is on my "short list" of firearms I'd never not own.
I have a bunch of Glocks, and as I've mentioned many times (it's essentially an obligatory boiler plate tag line to any post I make regarding Glocks), I hate to love Glocks. There's nothing I like about them except for how they serve in their application. Their triggers relatively suck, they're as pretty as a dog turd, no matter how much milling or cerakote is done, and they feel awful - but any time I pick one up, I know I'll be able to reliably deliver fast shots on target, without any inhibiting extra steps in the manual of arms. As much as I like many of the models I have, I could sell any one of them today and not be sad about it - except for a G19 and a G34. I shoot a lot at the range, and the G34 is a pleasure to bang and clang with, and the G19 has a LOT of versatility wrapped into one firearm on and off of the range.
I have a bunch of Glocks, and as I've mentioned many times (it's essentially an obligatory boiler plate tag line to any post I make regarding Glocks), I hate to love Glocks. There's nothing I like about them except for how they serve in their application. Their triggers relatively suck, they're as pretty as a dog turd, no matter how much milling or cerakote is done, and they feel awful - but any time I pick one up, I know I'll be able to reliably deliver fast shots on target, without any inhibiting extra steps in the manual of arms. As much as I like many of the models I have, I could sell any one of them today and not be sad about it - except for a G19 and a G34. I shoot a lot at the range, and the G34 is a pleasure to bang and clang with, and the G19 has a LOT of versatility wrapped into one firearm on and off of the range.
For a non-carry gun, if you want cheaper range practice than 10 mm auto (if not, get a Glock 40 or 20), then get a Glock 17. I don't personally find the 34 any easier to shoot at the range than the 17. The 19, as others have said, is versatile, but if carry is not in its future, I'd just assume get a 17. If you're not picky on which generation to get, you can get a used Glock 17 all day long for $400 and sometimes $350 or less if you look. They're everywhere.
stchman
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Get a Glock 34, the trigger is much nicer than the 17 or 19.
bullseye308
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PThe 17L with the 16" barrel is my every day EDC.
How in the heck do you conceal that? Do you have a hollow leg?
Taroman
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Best starter GLOCK is a cheap LEO trade-in.
Tip your toe in the waters to see if you like them.
Tip your toe in the waters to see if you like them.
I'd say Glock 19, perfect package for shootability and concealment if you ever need to press it into service. Having said that, I will tell you that Glocks won't outshoot your Walther PPQ without quite a bit of modification..i.e. pouring money into them. You can buy a Glock, but I think you already have the one of the best guns on the market today...the Walther PPQ...
Zach S
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I agree. The 19 is a great size IMO, on the small side for range/duty, but the large side for CC, so that's what I bought when shopping for a beater pistol.
I also bought a Streamlight (insight?) M3 at the time, and used it until I replaced it with a TLR-1.
At one point I realized the shorter slide didn't really offer any benefits, with or without the light, so I wished I bought a 17 to chop.
For pure range fun I'd go with a g34, maybe wait for the gen5 version in 2018 (hopefully). For a multiple role gun go with a g19, maybe a gen5 as well. For concealed carry only I absolutely love my g30S. I never understood why glock didn't make a 10mm in the g19/23/32/38 size. I mean 13 rounds of 10mm would be great in that compact goldilocks handgun size that so many of us love. The g29 is a good gun, but I would rather a compact 10mm than a subcompact. There's so many things you can do to a glock 34 that will make it an absolute tack driver.
Why not be a trail breaker and get one of the new Gen 5 Glocks? A G17 since it's for the range.
Some nice improvements, especially doing away with finger grooves IMHO. All the goodness of the original Glock that built the brand, with the additional cachet of being one of the first with the newest version.
Some nice improvements, especially doing away with finger grooves IMHO. All the goodness of the original Glock that built the brand, with the additional cachet of being one of the first with the newest version.
Winkman822
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I'd say get a Gen 3 Glock 17. The 9mm Glocks tend to have the least problems since that's what the gun was originally designed for, and since it's not a gun that needs to be carry friendly, can't go wrong with a 17. If you're into longer slides and barrels, a 34 would be a good choice too. Regardless what you choose, dump the factory plastic sights for something a little better right off. I'd recommend the Wilson Combat Vickers sights or the Haley Strategic Thirteen sights.
sarduy
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Glocks dont need a bunch of aftermarket parts to make'em as good as stock Sigs. Whoever told you that lied to you. If you want to buy a glock, get a Glock 17 Gen3 or a Gen5
MTMilitiaman
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I don't think you need to buy much of anything to make a Glock good to go out of the box. I would recommend new sights, and depending on the model, maybe upgrading the recoil system. Other than that, a Glock doesn't need much of anything to be the handgun that revolutionized the market. As for models, everybody and their sister's cousin's BFF's dog makes 9mms and .45s. Glock has the best selection of 10mms on the market and I suggest if you're going to only own one Glock, you make it a 10mm Auto. I say get a Glock 20. Mine is a Gen III so I put a stainless guide rod and 20 lbs recoil spring in it, but that was $35.
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Berretta Apx. Its plastic, and it isn't a glock.
Dexter Winslett
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I have a 21 and a 33. I would recommend both, after a mdl. 29.
HeavyDuty
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Exactly - Glocks are pretty much holster ready out of the box. I change sights, add the OEM extended slide lock and (in the case of models that come with a grooved trigger) swap in a smooth trigger assembly - anything beyond that is IMO tinkering, NTTAWWT.
Reasons to get a gun:
- Self-Defense
- Recreation
- Competitive shooting
- The new gun is in some way better than the one(s) I have
- Getting into a new caliber
- Want to start collecting the brand
Reasons to NOT get a gun:
- I am a prohibited person.
- Just one to say I got one.
stchman
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I think the "Just one to say I got one" is a perfectly valid reason to own a gun.
I have quite a few "just to have" guns.
The only guns I feel that is a valid statement for is a 1911 and a revolver. Everyone needs one 1911 and one revolver just to say they have one. A glock, not so much
JR24
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Glad we all can judge what valid reasons are to own things. How about an AR or AK, gotta be a serious competitor or hunter to own them too?
I was just joking, take a chill pill man. Need a hug or something? Lol. I can care less why anybody owns anything. All I care about is why I own what I own, because I want to.
JR24
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Ah, missed the joke. Sorry. This site gets pretty judgy some days.
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