Why do some people ridicule Glock owners?

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Why do people make fun of Glock owners?

Well, if you have to ask... :neener:

Honestly, SOME Glock owners get made fun of for the same reason the dude with the tricked out '93 Acura gets made fun of.
All we hear about is how great his ride is now that he's made all these upgrades and its just as fast/good/etc as the new Mustang GT's!

Dig a little further and it turns out that the guy spent 25k to make a 2k car turn a little faster.

Its when Glock is the end all, be all that people start poking fun and panties get wadded.

My take on Glock is that they are great guns (especially for the price) but they are just a gun. Nothing particularly special but solid choices.

Its only when they are put up as this final answer to all things firearms that I give the guys a hard time.
 
I have ownes several Glocks. I usually circle back around to them every few years, try them, like them well enough because they are so common and easy to get accessories for...then ultimately decide they aren't for me.

It's like mushrooms. I want to like mushrooms so badly. Given they type of tastes I enjoy, the mealy earthiness of mushrooms should be right up my alley. But they are not. Every 3 or 5 years I try them, hope I grow to like them, then just accept the fact that they are not for me.

I think Glocks are marvelously simple and effective. I don't fault anyone who chooses one as their go-to pistol. They just don't feel that well.
 
My wife looked at 4 Glocks as her next purchase.
She really wanted one after doing some research.
She held a few at the LGS and dropped her cash on an H&K.
She said it felt better in her hand.

The ergonomics just don't fit everyone.
Nothing "wrong" with Glocks, but they aren't one size fits all.
 
I've owned many 9mm's over the years (since ~1980); Sigs, HK's, Rugers, Berettas, Benelli's (B76's), S&W's (3rd Gen's and M&P's), etc. My favorite is still the G17 and G19.

Bought my first Glock a Gen2 17 in the early 1990's and still have it. Then sat back and watched every manufacturer jump through hoops to come up with a copy. It's still like that today. The Glock locks into my hand better than most, I think because of the grip angle. I've got no problem switching from one of my 1911's to a Glock but do from say a Sig to a Glock.

I love Sig's but most of them sit too proud in my hand and almost sit up too straight. It's all a matter of personal preference.
 
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Well I'm not sure, I favor metal handguns but I also appreciate CC plastic guns. As for Glock I got my first one last year and it works for me, but it's a gen2 and I'm not so sure I'd get the gen4 G-23.
 
I do once in a blue moon but it's always in good fun. have owned 3 of them; the 19 / 17 / 21. The 21 was just too fat for my hands. Killed my first armadillo with the 21. The 17 was ok. The 19 was great and I regret selling it 20 yrs or so ago. Had the two 9mm when magazines were at a premium (clinton). IMO, they are one of the most reliable handguns on the market. Never cared for the goofy trigger system. I have a plastic pistol today though I'm mostly a 1911-type.
 
My perception of the fan-boy is an impressionable sort new to guns, they looked at a whole bunch of internet information and identified with Glock's marketing, bought a G-19, shot it irregularly and not well. Now they feel they know it all and all other options are hopelessly outdone by Glock, and they will pronounce their affiliation (and justify their brand) at every turn. Their redemption comes when they try out a few other options personally and find there is a whole new world out there to consider.
I think most of us buy a few Glocks over time and while we appreciate their functionality true enjoyment lies elsewhere.
 
Hanzo581 said:
Oh, ok. Yeah, I am not sure who hates on Glock for that, I mean they were introduced what 30+ years ago? I think it has more to do with how boring Glocks are and how arrogant their supporters are, but I could be wrong, maybe people still hold a grudge.
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Well to be honest I did, to me it meant the major break with tradition that I new was coming. You see I view the financial trouble that plagued US gun companies as an indicator that this country is in serious financial trouble.
 
Too many serious (but accurate) answers!! I always assume the bashing & baiting is good natured.

Glock owners give others crap cause Glocks are good.

Others give Glock "fanboys" crap back cause they aren't the only good gun.

Coworkers yank my chain all the time to watch me turn red. I call it "poking the bear". And I poke em back to watch them get excited. Life's boring without some fun!!
 
For one thing, its makes them feel better. I started using Glocks in my job, having previously been issued 1911s. Berettas, Sigs, and HKs. Not to mention having used about every other thing out there. Glocks are my choice because they have worked out better all around than anything else I've used- not just for me, but for other users where I worked. I also respect and admire the M&P, the XD, and the Ruger SR series, but in my situation the Glock makes the most sense. I won't say its the best gun in the world, because for one thing I know cowboy action shooters that are faster and more accurate than I am and they are using single action 6 shooters. Hard to quantify that my gun is better than theirs when I can't shoot my Glock as good as they can shoot their SAA's.
 
I equate Glock owners to Dodge Cummins owners. Some go about their day and are content that they have a ok truck with a pretty good engine. Others have huge smoke stacks sticking out of the bed, like to roll coal from every stop light, and need to tell every Duramax or Powerstroke owner they meet that their choice sucks and that they'd rather be cumming than stroked. And don't even get them started on gas trucks or (gasp) Nissan or Toyota trucks!

Glock owners are much the same. Most are pretty decent guys that are content that they have a gun that works for them. Others feel inadequate in other areas of their lives, so they need to shove their Glocks in everyone's face every chance they get.

I had a Glock 23 for several years. It was OK. Not great for me, but not horrible. I decided they weren't for me and sold it and moved on. But if someone I know is looking for a striker fired polymer handgun, I'd absolutely tell them to check out Glocks, and also the 10 or so other similar guns out there that are all just as good.
 
My opinion on this is that Glock took the firearms world by storm when they were first released. They were truly something very different and in many ways superior for purpose than what was currently available at the time. Up until that time, the standard was the 357 Magnum revolver, the 1911, or another semi auto pistol with a safety or decocker. The Glock was a better idea in many respects. Couple that with all the torture tests and real world shooting results and you have the making of a cult following. A good read on this is Sweeney's Book, "The Gun Digest Book on the Glock," where the author lays out the Glock advantages against the competition. That has led to some bad behavior on forums.

I carry a Glock 19 because I like the reliability, simplicity of the design and the firepower to weight advantage. I like the firepower available to me. I can go from 15 rounds to 32 round stick mags, so plenty of firepower on tap in a very simple and reliable package. As others have said, they are not perfect and their ergonomics and trigger could be improved upon greatly, ala the Walther PPQ, H&K VP9, etc.

Like anything that garners a cult following among people, there are those who are so limited in their perspectives, that they appear to be jackasses.
 
I don't care for Glocks, but they're well-engineered and good quality. They're functional, and, by virtue of using cheap manufacturing methods, they can be had at reasonable prices and with outstanding warranty/CS from the American Glock entity.

I have nothing against people who like Glocks. I have some dislike for people who think they know Glocks are "the best" and "perfection" and that anything other than a Glock is a "sissy-pistol."
 
"...what is sometimes called the 1911 Mafia..." More like "The 'insert brand name here' Mafia". Applies to nerd mobile cars and proper pick up trucks too.
"...likely the most prevalent handguns today..." It's statements like that start the fights. snicker. Suspect there are far more 1911/1911A1 clones around than there are Glocks of any model. Mind you, the rest of the firearm manufacturers jumped on polymer frames because Glock was getting police contracts. A very lucrative market that Glock chased hard.
 
I don't hate them and I own several. However given the choice of shooting my SIG or Beretta or Hi Power or M&P or 1911s or whatever, I almost always choose something other than the Glocks. They just seem to have no soul to me and aren't particularly fun to shoot. I shoot them well despite serious Glock knuckle and half of my mags don't drop free. I classified CDP Expert in IDPA with the Glock 41 the first time I shot it at a match. Range guests seem to like them, and I've had several people prefer the G19 over almost anything else I've had them try. I don't get it, but there's no accounting for taste. They are a very simple, elegant design, and can be quickly and easily detail stripped with one punch or anything resembling a punch. Parts are easy to swap and are readily available. They are pretty reliable, though IME no more than any other quality design. Yes, glocks can jam if you shoot them enough. Just like any other pistol.

I will say, however, that I was impressed that my G23 was still running perfectly even after the rear frame rail snapped off. Not sure how many other pistols would have. Glock paid shipping both ways and replaced the frame and guts for free. Can't complain.

Lest I be accused of bias, in the past couple of years I have had a run of bad luck with several firearms, none of which I have given up on save the Kel-Tec (and I guess the P938):
1. Dan Wesson Heritage (my favorite 1911 with just an incredible trigger and accuracy) had a slide stop issue and was repaired by the factory on their dime. No issues since.
2. Ruger 22/45 developed misfires, broke several rebound springs, I bought one and the factory sent me a couple, plus new rebound plunger. I replaced firing pin and extractor with VQ. Still iffy. This pistol has about 15K rounds on it.
3. S&W M&P 340 had to go to the factory for sight replacement and barrel alignment issue (shot WAY to the right). Factory paid both ways
4. G23 frame rail broke; factory replaced frame and guts, paid shipping both ways
5. LCP frame broke at the rear pin; factory replaced frame and guts, paid shipping both ways
6. S&W M28 had to go back 2x to the factory to correct endshake/tight cyl gap. I paid for repairs, S&W paid shipping which was cool.
7. Kel-Tec PF-9 broke trigger bar tab at 58 rounds. I paid for replacement. Stopped resetting around 600 rounds. I paid for replacement gripframe, trigger bar and assorted parts. Slide broke at 793 rounds. Factory response pending.
8. SIG P938 had multiple FTE/extractor issues, went back to factory 2X, gave it away with full disclosure.

Glock fanboys get ridiculed because they insult every other brand and hold their own blameless in the face of contrary evidence. I don't really understand people who "collect" Glocks and don't shoot anything else, but it's their money. I kind of feel sorry for them because they are missing out on a great variety of fine pistols but as long as they are polite I have no problem with it. I just don't understand it.
 
Other than online posts I cannot recall ever encountering ridicule of Glocks or their owners. I have several Glocks and while they're not my favorite handgun by any stretch they definitely have their place in the world. Nearly every uniform LEO I see has a Glock in his/her holster.
 
I like my Glocks but not a "fan-boy". I have many more other types of handguns besides Glocks. I like them, and use one in particular as my EDC because of the simplicity, and reliability it affords. I don't care who thinks it is ugly or cute - irrelevant concerns. I can shoot them good enough for self-defense and I leave them stock without modification due to any related liability concerns. No safe queens in my assembly of guns as they all get shot regularly.
 
It rankles me when someone voices their opinion with a closed mind. There are always other options and the advantages and disadvantages work different for different people. I like to hear other's opinions and their reasons for them as long as the "Not Invented Hear" syndrome is kept in check.

The attitude of the Glock fan boys tend to turn me off on a product and I frequently won't purchase one regardless.

But, I did buy a Glock recently so that my daughter's English fiancee could try one out when he was visiting. Great shooter, without a safety, not my cup of tea for carry (my opinion).

Apologizes for the brief aside...

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I equate Glock owners to Dodge Cummins owners. Some go about their day and are content that they have a ok truck with a pretty good engine. Others have huge smoke stacks sticking out of the bed, like to roll coal from every stop light, and need to tell every Duramax or Powerstroke owner they meet that their choice sucks and that they'd rather be cumming than stroked.
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The only reason I own a Cummins at present is that Ford drop the 7.4 liter Navistar. I'll have to admit, I like the looks of the current Ram model better than the Super Duty Ford.:)
 
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1KPerDay, yes I shoot many different handguns from 1911's to revolvers (both SA and DA) so I'm not stuck on Glocks. The only Glocks I like are 9mm, as I don't like the larger frames, even though my hands are large.

It seems that some don't give Glock any credit. As far as I'm concerned they are the original successful polymer/striker pistol. I will not include the VP70 because it was an awful beast of a gun. I know because I've shot them in the past. It's interesting that HK did not come up with another polymer/non-striker until 11 years later with the USP.

I'm not beating up on HK and do own two USP's but past on the VP70.

Regarding the often parroted "there are many more modern designs today" and "Glocks are antiquated". More modern how? They are still striker fired Browning Tilt barrel locked breach polymer pistols that fire cartridges designed in 1902, 1905 etc. The designs are much the same as Glocks.

The triggers may be different (eg., S&W M&P) and they may have a removable trigger assembly (Sig P320). As to the latter, I don't see what all the fuss is about. If one goes from a large frame P320 to say a compact or subcompact frame (or visa versa) would one not want to replace the barrel, slide and magazine? Now we have the added cost of the frame, barrel, slide and magazines and may as well buy a whole gun.
 
In states/locales where you have to register or get approval for each pistol purchase the modular chassis system makes a lot of sense. Or for armorers like the police or military that need to fit different hands and requirements but get so many "pistols" allotted. I'm neither so it doesn't really do anything for me.
 
My experience is similar to Lakeshore's. Internet communities are different from face-to-face. I've never heard Glock bashing offline.
 
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