Can anybody please provide upsides/downsides to this firearm? I fired it at the range a few times and liked it, but would appreciate some informed perspectives from people who konw their stuff. Thanks.
2006-12-26 04:20:38 · 12 answers · asked by Kavan Lee 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I own 4 glocks. two model 17's(one first generation and one third generation), one model 22 (40cal) and a 26 (baby glock 9).
I have worked at indoor shooting ranges since 1988 and glock is the only firearm that is capable of working with broken parts and still be reliable. No other manufacture can make that statement.
Beretta 92 is rated for 15,000 rounds.
Sig Sauer 226 is rated for 60,000 rounds.
Glock 17 is ratedc for 350,000+ rounds. We documented that many rounds through a rental gun before glock took it for advertisement.
If you like the way it feels in your hand and you like the way it shoots then you should buy it.
Polymer frame guns last longer than any other style frame. They give under recoil (flex) and alloy or steel do not.
gunsmithb has alot to learn.
2006-12-26 07:44:57 · answer #1 · answered by Nancy 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've put a few thousand rounds through a GLOCK 19, which is about the same gun, just a little smaller. I love it. I don't know what david m is talking about, though. I have never heard my trigger "click" and can't imagine anybody would expect to hear something like that. It does have a two stage trigger and that may take some getting used to, depending on what you're used to shooting. I know I have to be careful on guns with a tight trigger since I'm used to the soft GLOCK trigger. I do "full pulls" on every round, shoot 100-200 rounds at a time, have put probably over 3,000 rounds of .45 and 9mm through GLOCKS, and I can't say I've ever felt the least ill effect in my trigger finger.
2006-12-26 10:17:47 · answer #2 · answered by TheGonk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've shot many different glocks myself and like them as well. On the upside Glock is a good quality well made firearm that goes bang everytime you pull the trigger. Its accurate,durable with a very practical finish that does'nt require much attention. It is well designed has the bore of the pistol lower in the hand. This seems to also give you less felt recoil which makes sense as it is lower in the hand. The down side that I've seen would be that if you're using poor ammunition and your glock goes click on a loaded round you can't just pull the trigger again to get it to fire. You have to manually cycle the slide to get the stryker to reset and then you can fire again. In times of stress people tend to forget things.
H is right about them being bulkier then a 1911 style pistol though
2006-12-26 05:29:51 · answer #3 · answered by shooter 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I owned one for almost two years and it is an exceptional gun. BUT I sold it because I did not want to have to practice with the exclusive trigger. This is a MUST to avoid the pinch of the trigger-safety. The problem is that I am a slowfire shooter who was used to full travel on triggers. with the Glock you are ONLY suposed to do a full pull on the first round. You then only release the trigger until you hear a click. If you do full pulls for a magazine, it won't be long until you burn your fingertip. The Glock trigger is the one aspect of the gun that turns people away. I really thought that the SW Sigma trigger was more comfortable. I own neither gun now.
2006-12-26 06:14:17 · answer #4 · answered by david m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used a Glock 17 when I was shooting competitively. Upside: absolutely dependable. Never managed to jam it. Downside: butt ugly gun.
The Glock 17 is the only one of the Glock family I owned. I did not like the gun's lack of a safety (and NO, the stupid thing on the trigger is NOT a safety, I don't care what they say) and sold it.
Nothing wrong with a polymer frame. My duty gun was a H&K USP 45 auto. It was also dependable, it was also butt ugly, but it did have a safety!!
2006-12-26 19:23:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glock 17 replaced into the 1st handgun I ever offered. that's a stable gun, reliable, sparkling set off smash, and easy. Disassembly and cleansing is a breeze, no handbook protection. I enjoyed it lots that I have been given a Glock 19 after for carry.
2016-12-15 08:26:03 · answer #6 · answered by shoaf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your fingertip does ever become sore after a lot of shooting, smooth down the front of the "safety lever" center of the trigger. Mine still had a slight raised seam from the mold it was injected into that would make my fingertip sore after a hundred rounds or so. Glocks are also easily upgraded with parts from manufacturers such as Ghost. Rocket your Glock!
2006-12-27 16:11:08 · answer #7 · answered by .40 Glock 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't go wrong with a Glock. Only down side is it may be a bit bulkier (wider) than say a 1911 style pistol. The Model 17 Glock also holds more .9mm ammo than you are likely to ever need.
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2006-12-26 05:24:28 · answer #8 · answered by H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant go wrong with a Glock. the only down side is they are not particularly pretty. The ergonomics are great. the action and dependability is excellent. There is a reason a lot of Police Dept's carry them. Accuracy and dependability and functionality.
If you buy it and dont like it i am sure you can get most of your money back
2006-12-26 05:20:18 · answer #9 · answered by brokerman74067 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the glock is a good firearm but the down size is it has a polamer frame witch in my mind would wear a lot quicker the steel i have talked to glock owners and they said they liked it but i would never own one but the good side of them they never jam but ive never fired one but ive heard good revieves about them they will function if drop them in snow sand water and ive read some were that a guy ran one over with a car and it didnt miss a lick but over all its agood gun you cant go wrong with it good luck shooting and always remember safty first
2006-12-26 04:36:00 · answer #10 · answered by gunsmithbrannon 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋