Glock pro's cons ?'s

[fullspeed1]

I'm looking into getting a Glock 19. Whats a reasonable price for them? I'm located in the Bay Area.

$494 out the door.

[kuya51]

$494 out the door.

Not bad. Do you know from where?

[BHPFan]

Pro:
Light
Reliable
Accurate enough.
Very simple to use.
Sturdy

Con:
One is not enough.

I liken the Glock to a hard body pick up truck: You drive it on rough roads and to take a beating while still going.

[Distro]

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[DarkSoul]

IMO you need to ask yourself a question, are you a gun collector, or is your pistol a tool, for a specific use.

If you are a collector, and looking for a "pretty gun" and thats pretty much it... Glock probably isn't your cup of tea, they definitely aren't the prettiest pistol around, thats for sure.

If it's a tool in the tool box, I don't think it can be beat, check this article out - http://theprepared.com/content/view/90/1/

I have a Gen.2 Glock 21 (.45 ACP) that I bought brand new just a few months back (was a friends fathers who recently passed who horded guns, and it had never been fired), so far, I have approximately 4000+ rounds through it with only a very small issue from using the wrong sort of lubricant, which caused some gunk build up, but a quick wipe down, and some proper grease..... no issues (even with the gunk, it never stopped working, just felt a little odd on the recoil).

For me, I do a lot of tactical courses, and run and gun stuff, so its ALWAYS in the dirt and grime. We shoot rain or shine, and it keeps going and going. I have found it is actually getting better the dirtier it gets (yea, I know, not exactly proper care and maintenance of a firearm).

Ill try and get some pictures of it up in it's current state

[Sturnovik]

I own a couple of Glocks, and I CAN argue those points. I like the ergos. Mine have never blown up. I don't want or need an external safety. Cheap? Define cheap. Obvious flaws? I see none.

I own several other handguns as well (Sig, HK, S&W). I like them all for different reasons.

Your hate of Glock is just as obnoxious as the ever-dying love of the "fan boys".

+1. Well said and I feel the same, if they had absolutely horrid ergos people wouldn't buy them.

[Lumpia is sarap!®]

Pro:


Con:
Not a 1911.

[NorCalK9.com]

So can I shoot miwal 9mm reloads in a glock?

[chrisf]

pros:
horrible ergonomics
they blow up in your hand
no external safety

eta:
cheap

cons:
you could turn into a glock fanboy that thinks they have the greatest gun in the world.

Smartest man on this forum. I personally will never even think of a glock, Because I don't want to be associated with glock owners.

[lawaia]

Ok so i've shot glocks before, sig p226's, springfield xd's stoeger 8000, and many other semi auto pistols. I'm thinking of trading my s308 for a glock26 or just buying one from a fellow calgunner
With that said i see alot of people dont like glocks.. Why?
Is it like the AK47/74 vs gayR thing? Lol
My experience with semi auto pistols is very limited more of a rifle guy, so whats the pros n cons of the glock26?
Thanks in advance for any input.
And reliability trumps all in my book.

Sorry, I never answered the OP's question. I do own a G26, so here goes:

Pros:
Small size - short grip (great for ccw)
Common caliber - ammo almost always available
Light recoil
Accurate
Simple operation
Sights are simple to replace (see cons)
Reliable
Low-maintenance
Simple maintenance
Readily available parts & easy user replacement

Cons:
Small size - short grip (not so great for a general use gun)
Plastic OEM sights (easily knocked off gun)
Slide is a little thicker than I would ideally like for a CCW

A lot of these pros and cons will apply to any 9mm Glock. I would probably not buy a G26 if it was my only handgun. I love it for a CCW, though.

If I wanted one Glock for HD, CCW, range use, competition, etc., I would probably look at the G19. If you eliminate CCW from that list, I would look to the G17.

[Distro]

Smartest man on this forum. I personally will never even think of a glock, Because I don't want to be associated with glock owners.

This is the type of statement that gives 1911 owners a bad reputation. "I personally will never even think of a 1911, Because I don't want to be associated with 1911 owners." See how silly that statement sounds coming from either side.

[fullspeed1]

Not bad. Do you know from where?

Mil/LE/EMS blue label discount or join the GSSF.

[lawaia]

Smartest man on this forum. I personally will never even think of a glock, Because I don't want to be associated with glock owners.

Good. We don't want to be associated with you, either. Neener, neener!

[NorCalK9.com]

Seriously? Lol you'd limit yourself on you tools just so you wouldnt be associated with other owners of that firearms owners.
Hmm I love AK's only rifles i'll stake my life on yet I dont care that terrorists use it too, cause theres alot of good people that also use it!
Again can I safely use miwal 9mm reloads in a glock? The non glock people have me a little nervous.

[Ding126]

I don't like these type of posts...like Chevy v. Ford...

Glock proven history, parts are cheap & good value. But I would consider a full size pistol before going to a compact...just my opinion.

I have A Glock ( only one ) but prefer HK and mid to high end 1911's..I suggest renting several pistols and see what feels good, what fits your style of shooting and get a caliber based on purpose...lot's of shooting 9mm, protection 45acp or .40 in the middle...lots of things to think about


GOOD LUCK