TOADMAN
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Seems to be countless threads ie, Glock vs this pistol or that pistol.. Is Glock the minimum standard when most folks look to buy a pistol? Has Glock set the standard?
Why Are Most Pistols Compared Against Glocks?
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I don't have the answer for you, but I must say, I have wondered the same thing 
Good question sir! 
Good question sir! macadore
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Glock is not the minimum standard. It is the standard. Having said that, I believe CZs are the emerging standard.
The Lone Haranguer
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I had never thought of it that way, but the Glock pistols do seem to have become a sort of benchmark.
Ed Ames
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I haven't noticed that. Seems like 1911s are FAR more common comparison standards.
351 WINCHESTER
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I thought all pistols were compared to the browning h/p and the 1911, or at least that's the way it used to be. It's hard to beat pistols that have stood the test of time expecially under combat conditions. Enough said.
Because although Glock wasn't the first polymer on the market alot of people believe they are the first one's to get it right. They are also known for their reliability, combat accuracy(which is most polymers capability),ruggedness, and ease of maint.
TOADMAN
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Several other gun makers are known for the same reliability, ruggedness, accuracy, ease of maintenance but glock usually gets the spotlight when it comes to comparing one handgun against another.
Probably due to their quality and their prevalence. Regardless of how they look, feel, or shoot, I think most folks wouldn't say they are junk.
And since they are so common, most gun shops carry them, and most people probably know at least one person that owns one. The only pistol I think that comes close to Glock in terms of prevalence is the 1911 Government.
They feel similar assuming you're comparing normal frame to normal frame (17-19-26-22-23-27) or large frame to large frame (20-21-29-30).
Not many companies combine reliability and accuracy for a low price as well as Glock does.
They're like Bud Light: Not the best, not the worst, and you can trust it.
And since they are so common, most gun shops carry them, and most people probably know at least one person that owns one. The only pistol I think that comes close to Glock in terms of prevalence is the 1911 Government.
They feel similar assuming you're comparing normal frame to normal frame (17-19-26-22-23-27) or large frame to large frame (20-21-29-30).
Not many companies combine reliability and accuracy for a low price as well as Glock does.
They're like Bud Light: Not the best, not the worst, and you can trust it.
TOADMAN
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What about Miller Light and Coors Light, Bush Light, and Amstel Light? Is Bud Light the minimum standard for light beer?
Gord
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AFAIK the comparisons are only in terms of reliability. Whether or not "Glock Perfection" is largely based on real-world experience or largely based on Glock's marketing department is up for debate, but either way you have to concede that they have a corner on the reliability standard.
1. They are currently leading pistol sales. My local gunshop sells 20 G19's a week.
2. A GLOCK is a GLOCK. There is only one manufacturer, they do huge volume production runs, their quality control is excellent, and the design allows proper functioning without any hand-fitting. So your buddy's GLOCK will perform and handle virtually identically to all other samples of the same model and generation. True, the same can be said about several other high quality pistols... but refer, again, to reason #1.
3. A GLOCK is a mid-priced gun. It compares well in price to a wide array of other pistols, +- a couple hundred dollars.
So comparing a pistol to a GLOCK provides a good standard of reference.
2. A GLOCK is a GLOCK. There is only one manufacturer, they do huge volume production runs, their quality control is excellent, and the design allows proper functioning without any hand-fitting. So your buddy's GLOCK will perform and handle virtually identically to all other samples of the same model and generation. True, the same can be said about several other high quality pistols... but refer, again, to reason #1.
3. A GLOCK is a mid-priced gun. It compares well in price to a wide array of other pistols, +- a couple hundred dollars.
So comparing a pistol to a GLOCK provides a good standard of reference.
Autolycus
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I think they are most common and most popular amongst non-gunnies due to tv and media. This is why they are becomingthe standard, at least in my opinion.
Because Glock set a standard in reliability, value, performance, and service, along with a market penetration, that has been the envy of the industry! This was a pivotal event, and not an accident!
The Austrian shovel and knife maker essentially re-invented the semi-automatic handgun, and offered a platform that's proved reliable in four sizes and seven calibers, including full auto and 10 mm variants! In these respects, Glock still has no equal.
The Glock sent ripples through the small arms community, not only for its product innovations, but for its manufacturing and marketing innovations as well. This was something truly new. A whole new approach.
Talk about thinking outside the box...
Certainly a measure of respect has been earned and is deserved.
--Ray
The Austrian shovel and knife maker essentially re-invented the semi-automatic handgun, and offered a platform that's proved reliable in four sizes and seven calibers, including full auto and 10 mm variants! In these respects, Glock still has no equal.
The Glock sent ripples through the small arms community, not only for its product innovations, but for its manufacturing and marketing innovations as well. This was something truly new. A whole new approach.
Talk about thinking outside the box...
Certainly a measure of respect has been earned and is deserved.
--Ray
"It's kinda like the way that all import cars used to be judged against the Volkswagen Beetle."
With all respect, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Austin Healy, Triumph, MG, Jaguar, Alfa Romeo, and others, were never judged against the VW Beetle.
--Ray
With all respect, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Austin Healy, Triumph, MG, Jaguar, Alfa Romeo, and others, were never judged against the VW Beetle.
--Ray
I think it has to do with the newer shooters and the internet and forums like this. Look at many posts here and other places and novice shooters have a Glock. They grew up in a different culture then I did. If I could have afforded it, my first gun would have been a Colt SAA. I couldn't afford that but guns two and three were Colts. (I still have them both 24+ years later.)
Good one.
In the old, old days, everybody wanted a Luger and their eyes would light up if they found out you had one. Even non-gun people knew what a Luger was. Nowadays everybody including non-gun folks know what a Glock is. Years ago I had a co-worker get interested as soon as he overheard I owned a Glock. He knew nothing about them (or guns in general), but he wanted to know if they really could pass metal detectors and actually held 33 rounds in the grip.
JohnBT
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"Why Are Most Pistols Compared Against Glocks?"
I'd say it's because the threads are started by insecure Glock owners.
John
I'd say it's because the threads are started by insecure Glock owners.
John
"With all respect, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Austin Healy, Triumph, MG, Jaguar, Alfa Romeo, and others, were never judged against the VW Beetle."
Correct. In those days some of the English cars had trouble starting after a rain. No comparison.
Correct. In those days some of the English cars had trouble starting after a rain. No comparison.
Elotemuygrande
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I don't own one but....
Glock seems to be the Honda of guns. Plain, reliable, boring, middle class, and safety oriented. Designed to work for 90% of average Joes. People "rice out" their Glocks like they would rice out a Civic. They're also simplified. If you're going to show someone that doesn't know guns how to shoot it's nice to show them with one that has no controls other than a trigger. I like their size and the way they feel personally but I won't have one without a manual safety(ies) since my holster is going to be a Smartcarry.
Glock seems to be the Honda of guns. Plain, reliable, boring, middle class, and safety oriented. Designed to work for 90% of average Joes. People "rice out" their Glocks like they would rice out a Civic. They're also simplified. If you're going to show someone that doesn't know guns how to shoot it's nice to show them with one that has no controls other than a trigger. I like their size and the way they feel personally but I won't have one without a manual safety(ies) since my holster is going to be a Smartcarry.
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