glock hating? What does everyone have against polymer?

[zfields]

I shot one of those. Not sure I would feel comfortable carrying it as a duty weapon. The trigger was SCARY light. I also had a really hard time adjusting to the gun itself, but it was only my second time shooting an XD.

I am sure a lot of that just had to do with my being so familiar with the Glock. It was close enough to the Glock that it triggered muscle memory, only that muscle memory was all off for that gun. Too more concentration than I would like to smooth out my shooting. In time I am sure the minor differences would have allowed me to develope an additional set of muscle memories for it as I have done with other guns.

Most the XD trigger kits are competition ones. Springer (not springfield) makes a duty kit, I havent messed with it though. Supposed to just lighten it a lil, take out some uptake, and quicken the reset.

[InGrAM]

look @ location

1 XD 45 compact, 1 CZ.

The XD im thinking about selling to fund a CCW gun, since I rarely shoot it anymore. But then Id have all this .45 ammo , and components, sitting around just gathering dust also.

Hi-power went back to the craptastic vendor I bought it from, things barrel bushing was mangled. I wish I could have kept it, was very comfy. But honestly the CZ was a huge improvement on the Hipower design.

How so? You care to give examples or just your personal preference?

[tacticalcity]

look @ location

1 XD 45 compact, 1 CZ.

The XD im thinking about selling to fund a CCW gun, since I rarely shoot it anymore. But then Id have all this .45 ammo , and components, sitting around just gathering dust also.

Hi-power went back to the craptastic vendor I bought it from, things barrel bushing was mangled. I wish I could have kept it, was very comfy. But honestly the CZ was a huge improvement on the Hipower design.

The word "academy" made me think you were law enforcement. Sorry to hear about the hi-power. But glad you enjoy your CZ.

Good luck on the CCW gun. I'm in the market for one as well. But funds are scarce at the moment so I could be saying the same thing for a while.

[SIGSHOOTR]

As someone who was brought up on metal guns-- Beretta and Sig-- and now the proud owner of a Glock 19 (can't say enough good stuff about this awesome pistol), the whole plastic gun hater thing is all BS IMHO. I can't catch a break! I had to deal with Sig haters and now Glock haters!

[zfields]

The word "academy" made me think you were law enforcement. Sorry to hear about the hi-power. But glad you enjoy your CZ.

Good luck on the CCW gun. I'm in the market for one as well. But funds are scarce at the moment so I could be saying the same thing for a while.

Nope, in school do to probation/parole. Chance at LE went out along with a disc in my back a few years ago.

CCW holds some nice benefits here in TX, no background checks to buy guns, and makes people more willing to do cash and carry personal sales.
Im thinking a PF9 or 9mm LCP. Revolvers and me dont get a long.

[infernl]

1911 is having its 100 year anniversary this year
When Glock has its 100th anniversary call me.

Preface: I enjoy ALL types of handguns. I only recently purchased a Glock, and a Colt 1911 is still on my "to-buy" list.

When John Browning walks the earth again, better load out, because well, he's a zombie... He's been dead since the late 20's.

Three years after Browning kicked the bucket, Gaston Glock was born.
Glock is getting up there, but he's still among the living at the moment.

What's next....

Did you know that the original spin-dial phones beat the pants off of iPhones? - See how ridiculous that sounds? Your life, improved through superior technology. Embrace it.

Everything has its place, and to push away anything that may bring something new to the table almost always leaves you missing out on something.

[someR1]

HASTERS GONNA HATE !

[infernl]

HASTERS GONNA HATE !

Those damn hasters!

Hamsters?

[orangeusa]

Umm.. yeah... I have nothing against polymer. Beretta PX4 is a great gun.

Sorry. That was probably me. I'm a Beretta hater - with a passion. I do try not to single specific people out however. That's just rude. Hate the sinner and not the sin.

Many of us Glock converts are former Beretta guys that were issued them and forced to use them as duty weapons. Either as military or law enforcement. Once we got a sip of the Glock Kool-Aid we never looked back.

In my case, I hated Glocks based on looks and the myth that they were unsafe and somehow my Beretta would protect me safety wise from Murphy's law. Then I got some trigger time and professional training on a Glock...and then I saw the light.

I agree with the Beretta hate. Maybe not hate since I never had one forced on me, but I know that many view it as a crap gun. I'm an H&K man and have an appreciation for Glock's since I have trained with them. Just glad when I was LEO I was able to choose my own platform. Viva la polymer!

[drunktank]

I've noticed that most of the hard core "haters" are either die hard 1911 guys or people who don't use/view firearms as a tool.

They are good tools. I personally prefer HK's, but if I had my own nation with military force, I'd probably equip them or the PD with GLOCKS.

[Briancnelson]

Depends what spings you put in it. By mixing and matching the kit and factory springs i can set mine from 3.3 to 6.5. The overtravel is next to nothing no matter which springs you put on, however, the reset is short and the break is crisp. Match springs to suit and you are good. Also, don't forget the grip safety.

I shot one of those. Not sure I would feel comfortable carrying it as a duty weapon. The trigger was SCARY light for a gun with no thumb safety. I also had a really hard time adjusting to the gun itself, but it was only my second time shooting an XD. Oddly enough I was pulling to the right about 1/2 and inch and up 1/2 an inch. Which is odd for me. I am usually right on the money or a hair to the left.

I am sure a lot of that just had to do with my being so familiar with the Glock. It was close enough to the Glock that it triggered muscle memory, only that muscle memory was all off for that gun. Took more concentration than I would like to smooth out my shooting. In time I am sure the minor differences would have allowed me to develope an additional set of muscle memories for it as I have done with other guns. But it wasn't my gun. I had to give it back.

You can adjust to anything with enough time and energy.

[Distro]

A gun forum is definitely going to have these types of divides because the age ranges are so much greater than on other subjects.

For the older crowd I can see them just never taking to newer things (Glocks), because they grew up with something that worked extremely well for them and have some type of attachment. And when they advise that an all steel gun might be a better option and provide reasoning, I enjoy that type of conversation.

On the other hand, taking time to jump in a thread just to bash something that you will never use anyway is sad. I just look at them like that old man that tries to tell you "you know back in my day.." Move along gramps nobody cares.

The younger crowd that bashes Glocks as guns that haven't proven their worth, are just trying to fit in, basically hipsters.

[Glock_fanboy]

Glock haters make me go

[motorwerks]

I hated Glocks till I took a PC832 class where we had 30ish students with all different backgrounds. Over 2 days of shooting these old beat to snot G19's did well. There were very few problems (in fact I cant remember one) that couldn't be solved with a tap, rack, and then they would go bang. It opened my eyes.

[Glock_fanboy]

Honestly though... Glocks are simple, reliable, and tough. Since there are so many choices for handguns, I don't mind people preferring something else... but some people are just stubborn and for whatever reason believe either a) Glocks suck or b) their gun is easily superior.

I just shrug and then go back to what I was doing.