Never cared much for Glocks, so I rented one today!

[Shenaniguns]

I've got a Glock 21 and I can't shoot it for shizz. My H&K USP .45 owns though. I love that gun. I bought the Glock mainly due to the hype, but I'm very disappointed with it. It's listed on my CCW, but I would never carry it. I don't trust hitting my target with it. I have no issues with my USP. It shoots great.

You actually shoot it well from the Double Action first shot?

[smarter]

Great shooting gun >>> great feeling gun

But with the M&P you can have both

QFT!

[dan12580]

get the 50 GI top end for the 21 and then youve got a nightstand gun just in case a polar bear breaks into your house.

[locosway]

get the 50 GI top end for the 21 and then youve got a nightstand gun just in case a polar bear breaks into your house.

Come on, everyone knows polar bears eat penguins, which likely are in short supply around peoples houses.

[RollingCode3]

Welcome to the dark side.



Oh come on, besides the obvious.

I know I am going to break your heart by saying this.....but I like M&P more...

[cineski]

I really disliked Glock, too.....until I shot one. Felt completely irrational after the first few shots and was amazed how well Glocks handle.

[jackandblood]

same. rented a glock 22 to see what all the fuss is about. well I hit one of those shoot n see black ~3/4" diameter target patches at ~17 ft square in the middle, with the .40 sw practically exploded the black target to neon green. I did this on the first shot after one mag feeling out process. And I have way out-of-date eye glass px.

The Glock felt well, perfect. everything from the trigger pull. trigger reset, and ergonomics.

I always felt the .40 sw had a "snap" to it, more so than .45acp. In the Glock the .40 felt great. Enjoyable level of recoil and muzzle flip. I see what the fuss is now.

[zfields]

Glad you dig it. Glocks don't line up for me at all.

[Fishslayer]

The Glock felt well, perfect. everything from the trigger pull. trigger reset, and ergonomics.

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I've heard the Glock trigger described many ways. This is the first time I've seen "perfect."

[toby]

I shall not cross that line....nope!

[jackandblood]

I've heard the Glock trigger described many ways. This is the first time I've seen "perfect."

Well add perfect to your list of many descriptions. It felt perfect for me.

[Oceanbob]

Me too

Well add perfect to your list of many descriptions. It felt perfect for me.

Shot my first GLOCK 17 in 1987. It took a couple of mags to get the squeeze/reset down. Since then never had a problem with a GLOCK trigger.

The 3.5 connector really changes things as well. A Glock trigger will never be
'Crisp' like my custom 1911s. But they will be smoother. Trigger release on a GLOCK is never a surprise and groups (for me) tighten up a bit with the 3.5 bar installed.

[Bigdaa]

I've had one Glock. Mine is a 22 with adj sight. Don't bother with the Glock adj sight feature. Mine is a factory plastic POS rear sight that was easy to knock out of place and when I get a bit of yingum, it will be replaced.

Meanwhile, my "Glock cash" went to dies, a Storm Lake .357 Sig Barrel, a ton of magazines, an assfull of 40 S&W, a nice 'touch' of Sig ammo, all the brass I could find and scarf(once fired) at the glass factory and 1000 pieces of once fired Speer LEO .357 Sig.

I seriously do not think I'll be dumping this Pistola anytime in what's left of my life!

It is just great to shoot. Though I do not shoot comp and can't give anyone any advice or direct personal knowledge, I've run 2,000 round of various through it (no lead, always jacketed, but I digress)

I believe I will have to purchase another as I have two upcoming boys.......and I've let them know that they inherit the arsenal when I kick(provided they DESERVE IT) and I got two of just about everything.

I was asked by a longtime friend to introduce him in to shooting.
At the time, my Model 22 was fairly new, but I was very impressed by it already.
We brought a collection of pistols up and I ran him through basic safety and operation with various calibers.
To make an already long read a bit longer, he now has four Glocks that I know of in 9mm, 40 and 45.
I created a brother gun nut.

I love loading the 40's and 357's. I love shooting them more and I just dig shooting them BOTH out of my Model 22 Glock.

[glock7]

Funny how the glock bashers have not even shot them. They are great guns. They aren't for everybody, but I like them. Next for me is the g21.

[crazychinaman]

I figured I'd share my thoughts on the Glock 21sf I rented today, and compare it to the XD and 1911 I took with me.

In the past I've handled many Glocks at gun shops and never cared much for the way they felt in my hand. I've also shot a 19, 27 and a friends 35 that had a better trigger and a modified grip (I liked this one).

I took my service model XD-9 (which I'm selling/trading) and my Ed Brown Special Forces with me.

When they handed me the G 21sf the first thing I noticed was how dirty it was. There was so much carbon buildup on the muzzle you could barely make out the white on the front sight. The second thing I noticed was that when I leveled the pistol in front of me, the sights lined up perfectly on what I was pointing at. That doesn't even happen with my beloved EB.

Now to the fun part, shooting. I wasted no time placing my target at 10 yds and loading up the Glock before I even unpacked my personal guns. The first two shots were low and to the left. I attribute this to the Glocks trigger. I'm used to the much lighter pull of my 1911s, and pulled the first two shots. After that I proceeded to place the next 18 shots in a nice tight group, with most of them creating one ragged hole. I went through my whole box of ammo in a matter of minutes, not really taking my time, but shooting how I do in matches. Once the sights are on the target, squeeze. After 50 rounds I only had 2 shots that were outside the outline of the B27 target (next to the neck).

My thoughts. I was amazed at how the Glock had less felt recoil than my XD-9 or my EB. I don't understand why, but I did notice a difference. I shot more accurately with my EB, but that's the pistol I shoot the most with. The biggest thing I learned today was that while the Glocks feel terrible to me at the counter of a gun shop, I can't tell that they are uncomfortable when shooting rapidly. The only real gripes I have with the Glock I shot are the trigger, and the controversy surrounding shooting lead through a Glock.

As far as the trigger goes, I do not mind the length of pull, or that the trigger stacks up. It is how hard the trigger breaks that I don't care for. My XD felt 10 times better, and more smooth than the Glock did (even if the trigger reset is a little longer).

Regarding shooting lead through a Glock. The reason I rented the 21sf is because I shoot my 1911s in 3 gun and IDPA matches. The XD-9 doesn't knock down steel as well as my 1911s in 45 do. I reload only for 45 and load Bear Creek Supply bullets because they are extremely cheap. I realize that there are probably as many people who shoot lead through their Glocks as there are people who won't so I won't touch the subject, and I ask that you don't here either. Since I don't want to buy a new barrel, when I get my own G 21sf I'll just start loading plated or jacketed bullets for it.

Over all I'm impressed with the pistols performance, and feel like a fool for trashing these pistols in the past. I should have spent more quality time with them before making a decision. In my defense I have changed shooting styles and preferences a bit since I first started shooting. I plan on selling my XD (as it just sits in the safe looking pathetic) and picking up a 21sf of my own. I'll also be springing for a 3.5lb connector to help with the stiff trigger. Like I said, I don't mind the length of pull or the trigger stacking, I just need to smoothen it out a little for me to truly like the way the Glock pistols shoot.

welcome to the world of Glock