Which Glock would you get?

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Well the piggy bank is going Oink and its time for daddy to buy his first Glock. A little bit about my needs and myself. I am wanting a good bed side friend, a companion when CC is not an issue. I like to shoot and I reload my ammunition. Most common shells I pick up at the range are 9mm so my first thought is that, as the shells seam to be in full supply. My problem here is will it have enough stopping power if ever needed. Because I reload I am open to any caliber, I feel it is up between the 9, .40 and the .45. I always wanted a .45 but never pulled the trigger, and it will get shot, a lot. I am aware of the lead bullet deal with the gun and plan on either using plated bullets or getting another barrel if necessary. Don't know why I want a Glock, I just do, maybe its the pure ugliness, or the reliability. Whats your thoughts and did I leave anything out? Please help me make up my mind so I can break the piggy bank open.
 
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Glock 19. The whole stopping-power thing is really not an issue. The issue is training; Ya' can't stop it if ya' can't hit it. Anyway, I have the Glock 26, but that may be too small for your purposes. The 19 is an excellent gun and you won't compromise/lose anything to any weapon. Not bashing other weapons since I have and like others as well, just an opinion based on the OP's question.
 
i say get the 19, imho it is the best glock that has ever been made. plus 9mm is cheaper for factory of course, but reloading supplies will also cost less too though.

i am a big fan of .40 that is why i have a glock 23, and i reload for it as well. however if i had to do over again, i would have went with 9mm from the beginning. why? cheaper to shoot and reload, and at 25,000rds and 2-3 training courses a year any little bit of savings can help.

also be advised if you plan to reload lead bullets as i do, you need to get an aftermarket barrel for shooting them, one that isn't polygonal rifled.

as far as 9mm terminal ballistics, to me it dosen't matter what caliber you are shooting all handguns suck as far as "stopping power" is concerned. they are carried and used out of convenience only. 80% of people shoot with handguns survive. they in no way are capable of the terminal performance of a rifle or shotgun. take the speed at which you can get hits on target into account the more damage you cause to the human body the quicker, the greater the chance you have of stopping the threat.

i personally would choose a rifle or shotgun for home defense, but if you are set on the handgun you can't go wrong with a glock.
 
For bedside in 9mm, Glock 17 or 19. For bedside in 45 ACP, Glock 21.
 
My problem here is will it have enough stopping power if ever needed.
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My response to this is "will you have enough training to score hits on the CNS?" If so, it's a non-issue. Still, if you're not worried about concealment and you had supplies on hand to reload the caliber, I'd go Glock 21 in .45 ACP. Very fun to shoot, nice big bullets, lots of them, and the gun itself gives a lot to hold onto while shooting.

If concealment were a factor, and if access to 9mm bullets might influence your decision, I'd go Glock 19. IMO, the best all-around Glock for size, full-fingered grip, capacity, reliability, and for being built on the 9mm platform Glocks were intended for.
 
You might want to try shooting a few first

You have many calibers and sizes from which to choose. If you have never fired a .45, try one. I have tried them all, and I prefer the mid size 19, 23, or 32 (I know you did not specify 357 Sig, but that is another good option). The 9mm will kick less than a .40 or .45, all else being equal. A couple others to consider are the 29 (compact 10MM) Or 30 (Compact .45) And the new RTF series have their charms.

I sorta like em all. Handle some. Fire different calibers, and then choose. You will probably have a much easier time deciding. But no matter what model you choose, you will have a great gun with a huge assortment of AM parts available as an added bonus. You can check out Lone Wolf Dist. http://www.lonewolfdist.com/
For some parts, accessories etc.

Shooter429
 
Since you said that you can get 9mm casings easily, and reload, a 9mm makes sense as something you could more easily practice with.

If carry is not an issue, get the one that fits your hand the best. Heck, if carry's not an issue, there's absolutely no reason not to get a longslide Glock 17L, as long as it feels comfortable in your hand!

9mm is perfectly acceptable as a man-stopper, especially with modern 147gr hollow points. Any article you may have read declaring the 147gr as useless for defense is completely outdated, and the Glock itself has no problem handling +p loads. A 147gr JHP +P is a fearsome round, even if it is 'just' a 9mm.
 
Get either a 17 or a 19. I have a 17. With a 19, you have a gun just at the top end in terms of size for CC and yet it is still big enough to be a sidearm.
 
Especially for non-carry HD, bigger is better.

I prefer .45ACP.
 
"I've had a G17 now for a few months and absolutely love it. Until I get a shotgun, I plan on using this ammo for home defense: http://www.extremeshockusa.com/ "




Please do a search and read up on this ammo. There are much better choices for less money. Ranger-T, Federal HST, Gold-dot, GoldenSabers to name a few. I love my Glock 9mm but with proper ammo only.
 
Another Glock 19 vote. Best all around size for everything. 9mm is about the easiest ammo to find worldwide. A 40? If you can't shoot a 9 a 40 isn't going to make you a better shot and if you want bigger get a 45.
 
I'm close to the same point, Nate, and have settled (pretty much) on the 19. With NY limiting magazines to 10 rounds; the 19's magazine capacity will go partly unused, so a 45 ACP would probably make more sense from a defense standpoint.

But, like you, I plan to shoot it a lot and I reload. 9mm will keep costs down and allow for more practice and fun at the range. Hopefully that's all it'll ever be needed for. If a need to carry arises; the 19 isn't too large for that.

Where do you live? Will you be able to take full advantage of your pistol's capacity?
Bob
 
I plan on using this ammo for home defense: http://www.extremeshockusa.com/
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I hope you're joking, this is enough to dissuade me:
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Sorry, changed my profile to show location, I am in Kentucky, as far as I know we don't have too many regulations, if any. ;)

You guys about got me convinced to go the 19 route, a buddy of mine has one and I love shooting it. He has no intention of letting it go anytime soon so I guess I need to get my own. I think once the piggy bank gets full again the .45 will be in order.

I had the 19 in mind, and I am looking forward to the purchase.........
 
Quick side question, should I hold out for adjustable sights or just go fixed. I would imagine with the great reviews that the factory set sights are pretty accurate. Am I wrong in this thinking.
 
If just for home defense and not CCW, I recommend the original 17. If at least occasional CCW is in the cards, the 19. The latter, IMO, is the most size-efficient (i.e., the smallest that still holds 15+1 rounds of an adequate caliber) handgun extant.
 
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