First Handgun - Going Glock

[WeiseGuy]

I'll get a 1911 if/when I can afford one, lol

[Shenaniguns]

I prefer the Gen 4 G19 as my "Do all" handgun...

I carry mine in a TT Gunleather AIWB holster:

[WeiseGuy]

Okay,

Found these:

http://www.glockstore.com/glock-factory-handguns/glock-19-9mm

http://www.glockstore.com/glock-factory-handguns/glock-23-40-caliber

3rd/4th gen, both available. Cheaper that what my local store sells for ($539 and $569 ish if I remember correctly).

If I bought one of these, ship them to my local store, and paid the $50 transfer fee is there any downside? Why purchase in store versus glockstore.com? I'd get gen 3 likely, just need to feel each pistol to see which I want more. $40 shipping + $50 fee means its about the same price, but I can get this sooner than waiting 10 days or so for my local store to get it.

Also, what do I need to do to make a G23 shoot 9mm? Just swap the barrel for a G19 one? Is that really it?

[fremont lapua]

Glockstore is sold out, you have to call to find out. I believe they said it is a 12 week wait.


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[WeiseGuy]

Glockstore is sold out, you have to call to find out. I believe they said it is a 12 week wait.


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Well that takes care of that. I'll wait for my store to get it. What about the barrel question?

[intruder1_92tt]

I'll probably catch a lot of flack for this, but...

Have you considered an XD? I personally was not a fan of the Glock, especially the trigger (felt like someone poured sand into the action). I have the XD in .40, and love that gun.

Now that I have Blasphemed...

[WeiseGuy]

I'll probably catch a lot of flack for this, but...

Have you considered an XD? I personally was not a fan of the Glock, especially the trigger (felt like someone poured sand into the action). I have the XD in .40, and love that gun.

Now that I have Blasphemed...

My dad has an XD 40.....its alright but I just didn't care for it for some reason.

[randomBytes]

I have 34,17,19 and 26
I shot a well used 26 once and really liked it, but so far mine is less comfortable to shoot than the rest.
For competition like USPSA the 17/34 is better - easier to reload without pinching your palm.
The 19 is a good all-rounder

[AlexKintner]

All I have to do to convert is swap the barrel? That seems TOO easy =P

Maybe I'll go with a G23 then. Still going to shoot it off on Monday I think.

Barrel and magazines.

[WeiseGuy]

Barrel and magazines.

Very cool, thanks for the tip.

[DArBad]

My favorites in the Glock line up are: the Glock 21, Glock 17, and Glock 19 in that order.

[den888]

They are both nice, pick the one that fits you the best.

[fawndog]

I sold 2 very nice Kimbers, and most people agree those are nice pistols.
The full size and a carry (4" barrel) performed fine, but the grips didn't fit my hands and the magazine capacity didnt help.

A G21 replaced the full size (Mark23 not available) and a G32 for carry
Some things fit better than others, your mileage may vary.

[AreWeFree]

I bought the Gen3 G26 since I'm a fairly skinny guy but I wanted 10 rd mags. I really love it and it shoots great for me and conceals very well. Even though you don't get the best grip with your pinky finger, I've read, and find for myself, that your grip strength comes from your thumb and middle fingers.

Shooting one handed with strong and support has been comfortable, and I usually put 100 rds downrange in a session.

I have one mag with a Pearce extension, but I've only used it once and don't find it necessary.

Bottom line, I'll never leave my Glock. I feel the mags are the best in the business, it's easy maintenance, and has been incredibly reliable.

[AreWeFree]

I'm going G19 or G23....gonna try to find them in a local store (Elite Arms in Manteca should have some G19 3rd gen in about 7-10 days per one of the owners).

I want to shoot a 9mm and a .40 since they are the same size frame basically, but I want to see which ammo I want to get.

What's an average price (in normal time) for 9mm and .40 respectively?

I buy all my ammo online since my area has bupkis.

I have Federal HST 147gr for HD ammo, which I paid about $25 for 50. Speer Gold Dots run about the same price.

For plinking, I last bought Winchester 124gr NATO in 500rd bulk at around $130. About 6 months ago I bought 5 100rd boxes of Federal at walmart for $20 each, and two 250rd boxes of Remington UMC for $70 each.

Edit: The Federal and Remington from walmart was 115gr.