Can Anyone Convince Me?

[Plinkuh]

Recently, I've been buying handguns more frequently than I have in the past. I have various models, and I enjoy having a large variety. Now, I have a few buddies that I usually always shoot with who are just relentless with what I like to call "the Glock talk". Every time I even so much as mention a new purchase it's like opening pandoras box.

It's not that I'm against Glock, it's not that I'm a hater...I just can't figure out what's is so friggin' holy about them. Is there any reason I should own one other than just having one in the collection? I guess I just don't get the hype.

***UPDATE***

Picked up my new Gen 4 G17 today. Absolutely LOVE IT. Feels like I'm wearing a latex glove when I hold it. Accurate, light, smooth trigger (for me I haven't been impressed with DAO firearms, until this one) and manageable recoil. I was shooting 4-5" groups at 7-10 yards. Never shoot that great with a new pistol. I dunno guys, I think I'm drinkin' the kool-aid now. Thanks to all who posted! Find a new love

 

[THard6]

i have shot several diff. models and cals. of the glock. and the only one i can say i've been stuck on the the glock 22 in 40 cal.
it's a personal thing. some people like the glock bewcause of it's name, some like it because it's simply a very reliable gun.
again personally i can not afford to carry a kimber 1911 on my hip. but i would absolutly LOVE to!
so my suggestion.. shoot theirs see what you think.. it never hurts to have just one that you like

 

[Vince49]

No help here.

I have three of them myself. I like them for what they are, a simple tool. Not sure what all the love or hate is about either. No one has ever made anything from a balloon to a bar of soap that is just right for everybody and I hope no one ever does. How incredibly boring that would be!

 

[jd4320t]

You should at least buy one and try it out. If you hate it then you can sell it and you will have you answer.

I love the simplicty, the quality and the great performance history.

 

[Plinkuh]

i have shot several diff. models and cals. of the glock. and the only one i can say i've been stuck on the the glock 22 in 40 cal.
it's a personal thing. some people like the glock bewcause of it's name, some like it because it's simply a very reliable gun.
again personally i can not afford to carry a kimber 1911 on my hip. but i would absolutly LOVE to!
so my suggestion.. shoot theirs see what you think.. it never hurts to have just one that you like

In my (limited) experience with them, I've shot a 19 (3rd gen) and a 17 (4th gen). I will admit, I liked the 17 (the 19 was a bit small for me). Threw on a different backstrap and it fit me well. That being said, I don't feel it peformed any better than say my SR9c. I don't know, perhaps I'm biased. I feel like Glock is the Apple of the gun world.

 

[Plinkuh]

I have three of them myself. I like them for what they are, a simple tool. Not sure what all the love or hate is about either. No one has ever made anything from a balloon to a bar of soap that is just right for everybody and I hope no one ever does. How incredibly boring that would be!

Too true Rep inbound..

EDIT: Never mind, it seems you dislike rep

 

[Plinkuh]

You should at least buy one and try it out. If you hate it then you can sell it and you will have you answer.

I love the simplicty, the quality and the great performance history.

I have shot a few, as stated above. I know they have great resale value though. Who knows perhaps I'll fall in love...

 

[.452browning]

Personally don't own a glock but I do like them. They are just so simple is what gets me. You can bury it in sand, cover it in mud, freeze it, drag it behind a truck then pick it up and it will work. If I was left on a deserted island and was allowed 2 guns it would be an AK47 and a Glock 19

 

[barrelmaker_2002]

Is there any reason I should own one other than just having one in the collection?

Frankly no. You either like them or you don't. If you do not, then don't buy one. There is nothing magical about them, and I am on my second one.

Of course, when my new carry gun arrives later this month, the Glock is getting sold.

Don't get me wrong...a Glock pistol is simple, reliable, accurate, easy to clean/fix/modify, relatively inexpensive and there is certainly no shortage of accessories and the like. But there are lots of guns like that. Further, their place in history is not going to be the same as the 1911 or a gun like the S&W Model 19.

As I said, if you don't like 'em, buy something else.

 

[jd4320t]

I have shot a few, as stated above. I know they have great resale value though. Who knows perhaps I'll fall in love...

Yep. You should pick up a used one. I've had a 22 and 36 and now have a 23 and 17

Oh and FYI the 2nd Gen 19's and 23's are my favorites

 

[barrelmaker_2002]

I feel like Glock is the Apple of the gun world.

Oh heavens no....if anything, Glocks are the Windows XP of the gun world.

Well, maybe not in the "size of fanboy club" sense....

 

[Plinkuh]

Yep. You should pick up a used one. I've had a 22 and 36 and now have a 23 and 17

Oh and FYI the 2nd Gen 19's and 23's are my favorites

Why do you like the 2nd Gen's so much? What are the major differences between 2 and 3?

 

[Plinkuh]

Oh heavens no....if anything, Glocks are the Windows XP of the gun world.

Well, maybe not in the "size of fanboy club" sense....

The Fanboyism, is what I refer to. Now i'm kinda thinking about getting a 17 Who am I? Geez...

 

[jd4320t]

Why do you like the 2nd Gen's so much? What are the major differences between 2 and 3?

Gen 2 doesn't have the finger grooves or the rail. They seem to fill my hand up perfectly

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

 

[Plinkuh]

Quit hoggin' all that! Mmmmmm, garlic butter...

 

[Vince49]

Thanks for the almost rep!

Too true Rep inbound..

EDIT: Never mind, it seems you dislike rep

Thanks for the kind thoughts! I don't dislike rep. I just think that with threads like the rep pyramid it has been perverted to the point of being meaningless.

 

[Plinkuh]

I have to ask while some of you knowledgeable Glock guys are still online; what's with the recoil spring problems on the 4th gens? I started looking around at 4th gen 17's and saw all types of FTE, FTF's...just all types of stuff. Anyone here have a 17 gen 4? Have any problems? I heard Glock sent out replacement springs?

Maybe I'l have to go with a gen 3...

And one more thing...what's up with some gen 4's having different serrations? Did Glock initially go with this design, then scrap it for the more conventional look? It seems like there aren't many with the curved serrations...

 

[jfed85]

I have at one point owned a 26,27,19,23,22,and 17. I currently own and likely will never part with the 19 and 23...i favor the 23 because for some reason I am more accurate with it. But I think a lot of guys are into them because they just like the reputation of reliability in the name. To me its reliability, simplicity, and just how user-friendly they are. Oh and I hate cleaning my guns and I know if the glock misses a cleaning there will be no harm.

 

[Vince49]

Yes Virginia.......

I have to ask while some of you knowledgeable Glock guys are still online; what's with the recoil spring problems on the 4th gens? I started looking around at 4th gen 17's and saw all types of FTE, FTF's...just all types of stuff. Anyone here have a 17 gen 4? Have any problems? I heard Glock sent out replacement springs?

Maybe I'l have to go with a gen 3...

Yes there were some recoil spring issues with the early Gen.4 9mm pistols. This was caused by GLOCK attempting to use the same spring in both the 9mm and .40 S&W guns as a cost saving move. The recoil spring for the .40 was too strong for the 9mm especially if inexpensive(cheap) or week ammo was used. They have since replaced the springs with an appropriate to the caliber spring and this,by most all accounts, has resolved the issue. The hype to which you are referring is perpetuated primarily by the bashers you referred to in your OP.

PS: I have both Gen.3 and Gen.4 in both .40 and 9mm and have not experienced any of these issues with just over 9000 rounds downrange between the pistols. 4728 rounds now fired through my Gen.4 G22.as of last Tuesday.