Yo! Glock People.... Just teasing. I wanted to get my sister a gun.?

Question

I wanted to get my sister a gun. Being an "old school" guy, I suggested a snubby 38, S&W or Taurus. Well she thought it was too bulky etc,etc. Anyway my next choice was a glock. I need your in puts on the Glock 26, 30, 36 slim. Cost wise I was offered a good price by my supplier.

What sayeth you?

Answer 1

Congratulations on looking after your sister. Of course you can buy another person a pistol (provided that person can legally own/possess a gun). That said, if she considers the snubby too bulky, what does she think about the Glock? Some people find that they are too thick. If this is the case then consider the Beretta .32 acp Tomcat. With Silvertips or other quality defensive ammo this is a decent home/personal defense gun. I've heard too many women complain that the Sig .380 and Walter PPK pistols hurt their hand with the jolt when they recoil. Too much 'snap.' Consider instead the heavier, wider-bodied Beretta 84 .380 acp which damps the recoil more effectively than the lighter Sig n Walter .380s. This model Beretta also holds more bullets. With high capacity magazines you have a 13+1 capacity.

If your sister finds the Glock acceptable, it is a better choice because of the more potent caliber availability. In fact, as a home/personal defense handgun the Glock is hard to beat. I would go with the Glock Model 19 in .9mm which is compact but manageable and a full-size .9mm. With high cap mags and night sights this is an excellent home/self defense handgun. If she can handle the slim Glock 36 in .45 acp, more power to her. The Glock 26 in .9mm with good defensive or pre-fragmented ammo is also a good choice. This is what I got one of my daughters.

First choice: Glock Model 36 in .45 acp (if she can handle it);

Second: Glock Model 19 in .9mm (use good defensive/pre-frag ammo.

Third: Glock Model 26 in .9mm (again good ammo).

Best.

H

Answer 2

I'm a man and I have average sized to smaller hands. However, my hands are bigger than most women's. I have difficulty handing the Glock .45 (model 30). The grip is huge. I can't imagine that your sister or most women of average hand size could manage this gun.

I don't know about the model 36 slim, but I believe it is still a .45ACP. This is a large caliber for a women unless she shoots alot. If she thought the .38 snubby was too bulky, then she's think the same about the Glock.

Of these, the model 26 is the best choice. It's a 9mm, so the recoil is lighter and it has decent stopping power with defense loads. It is also cheapt to shoot, so your sister can go to the range and learn to use it properly. My friend has a model 26. It is awkard to shoot because there is no place for your pinky on this subcompact. The handles is slimmer than the .45 but very short. I suggest you buy an extender clip which has a grip extension attached. It makes the gun much easier to handle by providing a place for your pinky.

I am still not sure if Glock is slim enough for her if she thought a snubby was bulky and I think the revolver is a better choice for people who don't shoot alot. However, you can't go wrong with the model 26 or any other Glock.

Answer 3

The Glock is the most RELIABLE handgun I have ever owned. I have fired thousands of rounds through them in practice and competition and their reliability is amazing. My 17 is my choice for daily carry. However, they are not compact. Even the shorty models (I also own a 19) are wide and unless you are a large person will "print" under summer clothing.

I agree with your first choice of a small 5 shot .38 revolver. I prefer 3" barrels over a 2" snubby. Also remember for a new shooter the operation of a revolver is simpler, more intuitive because they can see the way they operate. Unless she is experienced with firearms I would suggest a revolver. Many people make the mistake of thinking a pistol is empty (unloaded) once the magazine is removed.

A quality revolver, and lots and lots of quality practice under the supervision of a qualified instructor is my suggestion to your sister.

Answer 4

Of the Glocks you mentioned I own the 30. It is the .45 ACP compact. Nice little gun. I love it. It is easy to conceal and has lots of knock down power. It is alittle thick, and it does have a bit more recoil than my wife's 17. My wife prefers her 17 over my 30 just for that reason. As suggested, I would take her out and let her shoot. Not knowing your sister, but knowing how my wife feels, the 30 may be a bit much for her.

Good luck and shoot straight.

Answer 5

Lots of Glock fans out there. I'm not one of them. Don't get me wrong, it is a very good, quality, reliable, and accurate gun. However, the lack of a manual safety just bugs me to no end.
My suggestion to your sister, is the Taurus Millennium line of semi autos. They all have a manual safety, which should be a must to a new shooter, come in .380, 9mm, 40 cal., and 45 ACP. They all have a lifetime warranty. They have the same type plastic frame and metal slide the Glock does. AND they are about $100 to $200 cheaper.
My concealed carry gun is the Taurus Mill. 745 (45ACP). I don't leave home without it.

Answer 6

Id take her to a shop that caries them, see how see likes the feel, I find it difficult to shoot the sub compacts well due to the lack of pistol grip to grip... My wife likes the 19 which is a 9mm, but never has handled a 26.
Check out the kahr line, they are about the size of glocks but the frame is a little narrower. they are double action only and have one of the smoothest trigger pulls in the industry. I have two models one is the K9 a 9mm and the other the covert 40cal, the k9 is one of the most accurate production guns Ive owned turning in 2 inch groups at 25 yards, and was the gun I taught my wife to shoot with.

Answer 7

Dont waste your money on a Glock. Springfield has introed the XD series and they are better than the Glocks in several ways. If you want top of the line go with H&K, maybe a P2000 or USP Compact. Either way, you wont be a victum of the Glock frinzy that everyone seems to have without having any knowlege of the firearm. I would buy a revolver before I bought a 9mm Glock.

Answer 8

Check out the Glock G23 it's a 40cal.

Answer 9

I am a Glock person, just love them. But I recently bought a Springfield XD subcompact in a 40 caliber. Love it! My husband loves his XD's too. Just something else to think about!

Answer 10

Glock's are fine, any of them but if you want something small that will still put someone down I still like my Walther PPK in .380.