Actually contemplating a Glock?!?!

[vinny_land]

Let me start with a little background. My first experience with ANY Glock handgun was a G22 almost 5 years ago. The snappy feel of the .40 and my traditional love for a 1911 made me didnt like it. Since that point, I based every Glock related post, topic, or water-cooler talk to that experience.

Fast forward to this past weekend and I was able to try a G21SF and a G35 from one of my coworkers. WOW!!! I never thought I would say this but I think Im falling for a Glock. The G21SF had a very mild recoil and the long sight radius of the G35 made hitting the farther targets WAY easy.

Now Im interested in getting a either a G21SF or the G35. This will be mainly used for HD and im leaning towards a G35 because of the:
1) i want to use the same caliber as my Sig Sauer SP2022 (.40)
2) some G22/23 have Streamlight TLR-1 issues
3) the .45 is kinda hard to find and is rather mor $$$ but Im willing to pay extra for it as a dedicated HD gun

So what are your thoughts and inputs of both guns?

-Thanks ahead of time,
Vincent

[Echidin]

I've been seriously considering getting a G22 as of late, however, if I had a little extra money to shell out I would absolutely go for the G35. Personally I'm not a huge fan of the Glock in the .45, but that's just me. That would definitely be a deciding factor if I were in your situation deciding between the two.

[SJgunguy24]

Just about everybody I've ever met who is "in the know" (LEO, Military, contractors) will tell you that a Glock purchase is a good purchase. Even if they can't stand them it is a known quantity and is well known world wide and a simple, robust, and reliable fighting gun.

[Connor P Price]

They have the rep they do for a reason. Love 'em or hate 'em, they go bang every time. It sounds like you've pretty much made your decision for the g35, I say go for it.

[thomasanelson]

You can't go wrong with a Glock.

1) i want to use the same caliber as my Sig Sauer SP2022 (.40)
-Any particular reason?
2) some G22/23 have Streamlight TLR-1 issues
-I have heard of issues with the G22, but not the G23. That being said, I would make sure this is also not going to be an issue with the G35 too.
3) the .45 is kinda hard to find and is rather mor $$$ but Im willing to pay extra for it as a dedicated HD gun
-IMHO, you cannot beat a good reliable .45 for HD. I personally prefer a DA/SA with decocker (HK USP45 w/ TLR-1), but the G21 is one of my favorite full frame 45s.

[CrippledPidgeon]

Even though I don't personally own a Glock, the reason why I'm even considering it is because it's one of the few guns that you can do repair work without needing to find a good gunsmith.

Detail stripping a glock and swapping broken parts is pretty much no sweat.

[Greg-Dawg]

Welcome to the Dark (OD Green) Side. The Kool Aid is good isn't it?

Get the G35, you won't regret it. I call mine 'Ol Faithfull.


My G35 has been reliable from day one and never let's me down.

Now I just picked up a 17Gen4...we'll see if it'll surpass my 7K round G35.

[BunnySlayer]

I'm a dyed in the wool 1911 shooter and I still own a couple of the tactical tupperware things. They're uglier than a mud fence, but they work as advertised.

[chickenfried]

By the time I bought a glock I already had a pretty good gun collection. Buying the glock was an eye opening revelation. Completely changed the way I viewed modern centerfire firearms.

Okay maybe not but I still own the glock and don't regret the purchase.

[BamBam-31]

Well, I own or have owned a G19, G17, G34, and G21sf. Never really cared for the .40 Glocks much because of the snappy feel you mentioned. I really think the Glocks shine in 9mm. I got the 21sf on a whim, and it's a nice shooter. Converted it to 10mm w/ a Kart barrel, and now I use it as my hunting sidearm.

Between the two, I'd go with the 21sf if it's mainly an HD gun. Ten rounds of .45 is a hair better than ten rds. of .40. If it's mainly a range gun, I'd get the 35. Longer sight radius, cheaper to shoot, plus you can buy a 9mm conversion barrel and go even cheaper.

Really can't go wrong with either, though. I suspect the fact that you're a better shooter now than you were five years ago contributed in no small way to your new found appreciation for Glocks. (A .40 Glock is terribly flinch-inducing for noobs.)

[OutlawDon]

Don't do it. Don't drink the koolaid. (love my G19 btw)

I'd do the G21F. Familiar caliber within your handgun collection is a good and practical thing for training and supply.

[Glock-matic]

The G35 is a good gun for most anything; but, the 3.5 lb disconnect might make the trigger a bit light for a carry or HD gun. I used the G35 for USPSA for a couple of years and found it easy to control, aim, and reload. For HD, a 21, 22, 17, 23, 19, etc would be a good choice. For 45 auto, I think the 21SF is a better choice as it fits the average size paws a bit better.

[vinny_land]

The G35 is a good gun for most anything; but, the 3.5 lb disconnect might make the trigger a bit light for a carry or HD gun. I used the G35 for USPSA for a couple of years and found it easy to control, aim, and reload. For HD, a 21, 22, 17, 23, 19, etc would be a good choice. For 45 auto, I think the 21SF is a better choice as it fits the average size paws a bit better.

Doesnt the G35 have a 4.5lb disconnect?

You can't go wrong with a Glock.

1) i want to use the same caliber as my Sig Sauer SP2022 (.40)
-Any particular reason?
I have a bunch of .40 left and want to use that on a G35
2) some G22/23 have Streamlight TLR-1 issues
-I have heard of issues with the G22, but not the G23. That being said, I would make sure this is also not going to be an issue with the G35 too.
I'll look into this
3) the .45 is kinda hard to find and is rather mor $$$ but Im willing to pay extra for it as a dedicated HD gun
-IMHO, you cannot beat a good reliable .45 for HD. I personally prefer a DA/SA with decocker (HK USP45 w/ TLR-1), but the G21 is one of my favorite full frame 45s.
I still prefer a DA/SA setup (like my Sig) but since my Sig is starting to become a safe queen (its all German made), I want another gun

Between the two, I'd go with the 21sf if it's mainly an HD gun. Ten rounds of .45 is a hair better than ten rds. of .40. If it's mainly a range gun, I'd get the 35. Longer sight radius, cheaper to shoot, plus you can buy a 9mm conversion barrel and go even cheaper.

Really can't go wrong with either, though. I suspect the fact that you're a better shooter now than you were five years ago contributed in no small way to your new found appreciation for Glocks. (A .40 Glock is terribly flinch-inducing for noobs.)

Yeah I can agree with your with any Glock fortay for a new shooter is hard so yeah, it made me view Glocks differently. Ten rounds of .45 compared to ten of .40 debate, then I would consider a G30. The only problem for me though is that the G30 in a SF grip is hard to find, also it has a shorter sight radius.

So I think I got it right with any kind of Glock as long as I can handle the firearm properly and if I like it. Thanks everyone!

[I Like Guns]

G21SF and you're GTG. Glocks are the only pistols that I trust that will fire dry and dirty.

[PLINK]

Flip a coin or just pick one.

You will end up with both of them (and more) if you end up loving the Glock platform.