Alternatives to a Glock 17

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[nikki#2]

Funny how the op is trying to get something different other than a 2x4 cuz he's already got one. But the fanboys will only type glock. It doesn't matter if it was a fist size rock since its got the glock emblem stamp and its the best. Lol

Fanboys suck. Ruin it for everything. They just regurgitate what they read on the interweb.

I see... Fanboys suck because they prefer 17-round mags to 10-round mags?

He legally owns high-capacity Glock magazines, however his Glock doesn't fit his hands well.
Trying a Gen4 which has a smaller grip would seem like a logical thing to do to me....

Sorry it ruins it for you.

[customiiguy]

5 inch ppq

[BoJackUSMC]

Glock 34
M&P core
H&k 30L
VP9
Sigp320

[dc2allday]

P226 or P320FS

HK USP

[Teachu2]

My most recent purchase is a CZ 75SA. I am really pleased with it's ergonomics and even with the factory trigger. It's far above the 75B I already owned. The biggest problem is that I let the wife try it - now I need to get another one. I like it almost as much as my 9mm 1911s, and the CZ is on the roster. Bud's has them in stock.

I have a pile of Glocks, and learned to shoot them well.

[nikki#2]

The combination of with of the grip and its squareness has always caused me to pull a little when squeezing the trigger, which makes accuracy difficult. I don't have this problem on, say, a S&W 41.

Have you tried an M&P? Striker-fired, it's grip is thinner and more ergonomic than the Glock's.
And it's grip angle, like the Model 41, is based on the 1911... so it points more naturally for me.

[NATEWA]

Probably a little less in value but I would say an XD Tactical. I have a service model that I put some upgrades into. 850 rds with no issues and accurate. IMO they are just as good as a Glock if not better (many of you will disagree with me on that one).

I held a xd tactical in my hand for a long time. Kept going back and forth between it and a g19. Both are nice guns! Ended up with the g19 though. Try out the xd or modify your g17 would be my suggestion.

[Canadadry]

FNS 9. Check out Hickok45 review. He basically said, if he couldn't buy glocks he would have the FNS . I have an FNS9 and it fits my have great.

[BoJackUSMC]

Glock 17L

[Wordupmybrotha]

One of the things that I thought about was transitioning from a striker-fired to a SA pistol. Now that I talk this out a bit, I probably don't want a DAO pistol, and SA/DA probably doesn't make much difference to me.

I know the real answer is, "go rent one and find out" (and I will), but can anyone comment on the difference in feel and action between a striker-fired and a SA pistol? I imagine it's not as striking (!) as between the DA and SA pull on a revolver.

My first handgun was a G17. When I went from that to a hammer-fired pistol it felt like the pulling of the trigger to bang time was slightly slower in the hammer-fired pistol. I have no scientific proof, it's just a feel.

[Pauliedad]

Beretta PX 4 Storm
One of the most underrated guns out there.
Sig SP2022
Another underrated gem.

[heldebrant]

I am not a fan of Glocks as they are not comfortable to shoot for me. I much prefer a Steyr either M or L series. They fit my hand perfectly and are amazingly accurate for me. I also prefer the trigger.

I realize one would be difficult to obtain but I feel very well worth it if it fits you. Probably one of the best performing overlooked platforms out there although some people can't get past the triangle sights.

[m98]

I see... Fanboys suck because they prefer 17-round mags to 10-round mags?

He legally owns high-capacity Glock magazines, however his Glock doesn't fit his hands well.
Trying a Gen4 which has a smaller grip would seem like a logical thing to do to me....

Sorry it ruins it for you.

Lol. Mags? Gen4...pfft...very slightly better no drastic improvement. And what about the sf versions.....wait...its Still Fat...~2mm-ish change wtf .And Oh and wait a minute. Whats the point of the g42? Its customers wanted a 9mm not the complete opposite. Then after their massive internez moaning and whining, they finally released g43. Great customer service! A mfg that actually cares lol.

[jdben92883]

I think your best bet is trying a Gen4 with a beavertail. It allows a little different hand position. There are better fitting options available, but nothing trumps those 17 round mags.

You mentioned a straight up trade, but also mentioned a BHP. That definitely wouldn't be an even trade, so I'd say try a PPQ2 or a VP9. I have both and the grips are similar. Both are MUCH better than a Glock...and I shoot Glocks more than anything else. I'm partial to the PPQ over the HK because the trigger is nicer.