Why a Glock?

[jeager361]

I am curious to hear why people like Glocks. I know that there are a lot of fans out there. I kind of feel like I need to give one a chance, but the few that I have picked up never really felt right for me.

I am curious to hear what all of the pluses are for them?

 

[gunman41mag]

People buy glocks, cause they can't afford a 1911

 

[poptab]

You picked it up but did you try shooting it?

 

[jeager361]

No. I have never had the opportunity to actually shoot one. I would definitely welcome the chance.

 

[TopDog]

I could say because it's a simple reliable platform that will withstand a ton of abuse and keep on ticking.

But the reason I carry a glock and own about 15 other handguns (including 1911's) is simply because it is the handgun I shoot the best. I grew up on 1911's and Im pretty good with them. But the Glock is the first plastic gun I shot. And you know what? I shot it so well I adopted it as my carry gun and been carrying it for years.

 

[GPD177]

Oh man there are several reasons, in no particular order:
1-very mechanically reliable, easy to fix, cheap parts
2- finish is very robust, rust proof, very corrosion resistant, weather proof
3-low overall weight vs round capcity
4-polymer***,,have you ever grabbed an all steel gun after being out in the cold for hours?
5-consistant trigger shot to shot
6-very simple manual of arms, easy to get into action (first shot)
7-accurate enough for social work

I like all different kinds of guns, but I keep coming back to glock because nothing I have found does all of the above any better.

 

[the-knife-connection]

I am curious to hear why people like Glocks. I know that there are a lot of fans out there. I kind of feel like I need to give one a chance, but the few that I have picked up never really felt right for me.

I am curious to hear what all of the pluses are for them?

If you shoot one, you will find that they have a great trigger pull.

 

[JRPLANE]

I bought one, after shooting one. I have owned 7 1911's, and could instantly shoot the glock better. I suggest going to a range and renting several, buy the one you can shoot the best. Its all about you! Which one fits your hand the best, which one points for you.

I shoot a GL21 .45ACP, love the big bore. I have real close to 10,000 230gr lead round nose thru it. No leading, no problems at all. But my 1911's did the same thing.

 

[rnmcguire]

I used to feel the same way until I was offered an amazing deal on a like new G27. I decided to buy it and I like it. I'm not a Glock snob though because I love my Berettas but the Glock is a quality no-nonsense gun that works very well. They have zero personality but for a reliable easy to use gun they're hard to beat. I do like the fact that I can drop in a conversion barrel for about $100 and turn my .40 into a 9mm for cheaper ammo.

 

[jrainw]

I compare them to driving a honda civic, not cool, boringly reliable, no soul.
Other hand guns are more like sports cars, beautiful, fast, and high maintenance.
I resisted Glock for years but finally gave in, and the trigger is really fast with a short reset.

 

[HICKMAN]

If it didn't fell right, then try an M&P or XDm.

This coming from a Glock guy that's been trying an M&P for the last year.

Of course, my son is happy, because he knows it is going to him...

 

[HavokCycle]

I used to feel the same way until I was offered an amazing deal on a like new G27. I decided to buy it and I like it. I'm not a Glock snob though because I love my Berettas but the Glock is a quality no-nonsense gun that works very well. They have zero personality but for a reliable easy to use gun they're hard to beat. I do like the fact that I can drop in a conversion barrel for about $100 and turn my .40 into a 9mm for cheaper ammo.

a pocket glock is hardly representative of the family. they had to MASSIVELY change the design to fit the -subcompact- form.
instead of -baby glock- i call it the -bastard glock-

even my compacts can't hold a candle to the feel and fit of my fullsize glocks. there's something very very natural about a properly fitting glock, the phrase -extension of your body- comes in to play.

 

[25mux]

I like my Glocks because they are just ridiculously simple. Simple to shoot, simple to clean, and to me, seems to fit my hand the best.

 

[9mmfan]

Oh man there are several reasons, in no particular order:
1-very mechanically reliable, easy to fix, cheap parts
2- finish is very robust, rust proof, very corrosion resistant, weather proof
3-low overall weight vs round capcity
4-polymer***,,have you ever grabbed an all steel gun after being out in the cold for hours?
5-consistant trigger shot to shot
6-very simple manual of arms, easy to get into action (first shot)
7-accurate enough for social work

I like all different kinds of guns, but I keep coming back to glock because nothing I have found does all of the above any better.

OP, this is all the answer you need!

 

[Taylorz71]

All the reasons stated earlier so I won't repeat.

I have 2 and love them. I shoot my Sig 220 very well, but my G21 is even better. I also bought a 17 because 9 is less expensive to shoot and I like it too. All of the major brands are good, but for me I choose Glock.

 

[KellyinAvon]

Light, accurate, simple. Mags from my 19 fit in my 26. I have a 1911, it weighs about a pound more than my Glock 19.

 

[jlgray]

well for me at least its the fact when i pick up the gun its like an extension of my hand. where i point a hole appears. and the other is after carrying all day its like its not there. but after carrying a 92 for 20 years a brick would be light...

 

[BlueEagle]

I resisted at first.

But shooting them, you come to see their beauty.

It's simple, reliable, and it just works. What more do you need?

 

[loganbarker30]

Glocks are great for the money, and are ready to go out of the box!

 

[aaron580]

I have 3 of them. G19, 20SF and 21. I absolutely love them. I'm not 100% accurate with the 20/21 yet (not even fired the 20) but I'm getting better. But the 19 is a great gun. They ALWAYS fire and feed. Never had 1 problem with them.