Have Glock falling out of popularity?

[pirate]

I'm accepting all non wanted Glocks. Ill give you more than a gun store would. (But not by much.) lol.

 

[Arm America]

I keep waiting to see the Glocks being replaced by other guns in classes, but so far it just isn't happening.

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I believe Federal Agents train and are issued
something different than a Glock.

Of course, they are provided nothing less than the best
since money is no object.

 

[Que]

Like anything else, what was once popular looses its appeal over time. There used to be a time when people chose whatever the military was using, but after the Glock improved upon the polymer frame, people bought it in droves.

There are people who will go to their graves saying there is no better gun than the 1911 or even M9, but that is what they trained with over a period of time and got used to. They will never change to something else and why should they?

The fact is, if you can shoot a Glock well, you can probably learn to shoot any gun just as well. I don't necessarily like the feel of the Glock, but I shot mine just as well as any other gun. Bottom line, there are too many choices to be locked into shooting what the cool kids are shooting. I prefer to avoid following the crowd, regardless what the popular trainers or competition shooters are going with.

 

[85t5mcss]

I like Glocks. Now that that is out of the way, it doesn't matter what you like. They fit me. And since there is more polymer competition out there it makes sense for some demand to go away. Other brands fit other people. That's it. More competition, more variety...So, how many polymers did you transfer a year ago compared to what you are doing now? Do you feel like it may just be you have more diverse transfers?

And I mean no offense by this, but it doesn't matter what USMC, FBI, DEA, or local LEOs carry. It's all about contracts and the almighty (once was) dollar.

 

[IncendiaryGunner]

I think the wider range of options has changed the hearts of many Glock owners... Glock used to be THE polymer gun... now it is one of many.

I think many people that fell in love with Glocks years ago are generally the type of people that are willing to move on to newer models of firearms. Getting a die hard 1911 owner to switch to an XD/etc is not an easy task, but getting a Glock owner to switch to an XD/etc is not as far of a leap.

Couple that with years of popularity leading to so many used Glocks on the market....

 

[Spanky46151]

I carry Glock because Glockers are cool, drive fast cars and get all the women! The rest is just details...

 

[Michiana]

I think the wider range of options has changed the hearts of many Glock owners... Glock used to be THE polymer gun... now it is one of many.

I think many people that fell in love with Glocks years ago are generally the type of people that are willing to move on to newer models of firearms. Getting a die hard 1911 owner to switch to an XD/etc is not an easy task, but getting a Glock owner to switch to an XD/etc is not as far of a leap.

Couple that with years of popularity leading to so many used Glocks on the market....

I think you hit the nail right on the head. Glocks are good guns but there are a lot of others out there now that are just as good and two-thirds the price.

 

[shooter521]

We still sell several Glocks a week; far more than either the XD or M&P families.

Glocks are good guns but there are a lot of others out there now that are just as good and two-thirds the price.

What pistol(s) are you suggesting are "just as good" at around the $350.00 price point (2/3 of a $499.95 Glock)?

 

[Que]

We still sell several Glocks a week; far more than either the XD or M&P families.



What pistol(s) are you suggesting are "just as good" at around the $350.00 price point (2/3 of a $499.95 Glock)?

That's only because it's what you carry.

 

[gunman41mag]

My friends were buying glocks, cause it was a good gun for a lower price than steel frame gun

 

[cedartop]

We still sell several Glocks a week; far more than either the XD or M&P families.



What pistol(s) are you suggesting are "just as good" at around the $350.00 price point (2/3 of a $499.95 Glock)?

No kidding, point me to the M&P's, XDM's, or Walther for that price and I'll buy some.

 

[Que]

Overall, I doubt is any of the gun shops are seeing a reduction in the number of Glocks being sold. I could definitely be wrong, but when you consider the number of new shooters and who they are asking for suggestions for their gun purchase, not many people would tell them to avoid the Glock. I tell people to go with Glock or M&P simply for reliability and price. I would hate to make a suggestion that proves to be wrong.

The Glock is a solid gun with an outstanding reputation. They took the H&K invention and improved upon it. Now, many companies are copying what they have done, especially the trigger. No doubt, their user base and popularity will be intact for years to come.

 

[Leo]

For any product, the market only holds so many customers for that product. (Look at HUMMER, they foolishly believed they could expand market share forever) The laws of supply and demand are even more pronounced when the product has a long service life. Smith and Wesson is a good example of that. The model 10 revolver was a top seller for many years. How many do they sell now? Glocks entered an essentially empty market and filled it for years. Now that most of the market has one, the market share has to shrink. Some previous customers may upgrade to a newer version or some different features. None of these principles say the glock is better or worse, it is just a fact or the market.

 

[Rookie]

I like to think that people finally realized that the koolaid tasted like

 

[TopDog]

Like anything else, what was once popular looses its appeal over time. There used to be a time when people chose whatever the military was using, but after the Glock improved upon the polymer frame, people bought it in droves.

There are people who will go to their graves saying there is no better gun than the 1911 or even M9, but that is what they trained with over a period of time and got used to. They will never change to something else and why should they?

The fact is, if you can shoot a Glock well, you can probably learn to shoot any gun just as well. I don't necessarily like the feel of the Glock, but I shot mine just as well as any other gun. Bottom line, there are too many choices to be locked into shooting what the cool kids are shooting. I prefer to avoid following the crowd, regardless what the popular trainers or competition shooters are going with.

I hope no one goes to their grave saying there is no better gun than the M9. That would just be very sad.

 

[TheGhostRider]

transfer?

maybe we're smart enough to buy them used, since they last forever.

Out of the last 15 or so glocks I've owned, only 3 were new. A G34 at 21st a couple years ago, a G35 with a GSSF discount and a G23 at Bradis.

Other than that, I get them here in the classifieds cheap... but they don't last long so you gotta be quick!

Yep!




Fads come and fads go....

Then they come back too Glock....

 

[Fordtough25]

Glocks rock, nothing wrong with the competition at all but I love my Glocks.

 

[Fordtough25]

I hope no one goes to their grave saying there is no better gun than the M9. That would just be very sad.

+1 !

 

[pirate]

Glocks rock, nothing wrong with the competition at all but I love my Glocks.

Rock out with your Glock out.

 

[Mackey]

I carry Glock because Glockers are cool, drive fast cars and get all the women! The rest is just details...

If you're a "Glocker" I sure hope your wife doesn't pack ... seeing as you're getting "all the women." - she might not appreciate that.