Glocks

[tonyxcom]

I have read that book. That's what got that ugly plastic gun into so many agencies. Yes, strip clubs, back door deals and taking old S&W's in trade, one for one.

That was 20 years ago.

If the Glock wasn't as good as it is why is it still the benchmark for duty guns just about world wide? Why are so many officers still choosing Glock's as their duty weapons? Is their blue label dealer still taking them to strip clubs?

[SB1964]

Rock out with your Glock out! I like them, but I don't care what anyone else shoots or thinks for that matter. Every Glock I've ever had performed flawlessly. Clean, dirty, beat up or not, they work. Glock even sent me 6 free 9mm3 followers recently. Whatever you shoot, take it out! Merry Christmas!

[Marinos]

See I wouldn't mind a Glock 20SF but then again I have to look at my guns.

[VoxVeritasVita]

Gee whiz......at this point with Glock's history in the U.S.. Isn't it time to just accept what superb firearms they are in their simplicity and proven time after time performance? Enough is enough, they are many fantastic firearms, but Glock has far above and beyond proven their place and fanatacism.

[uhlan1]

Fanaticism? Don't get it.

[bsg]

VP9 and to a lesser degree the PPQ just came out. How can you say they are just as reliable.

+1. you can't say an apple doesn't bruise before it's fallen off the cart.

[jonzer77]

Gee whiz......at this point with Glock's history in the U.S.. Isn't it time to just accept what superb firearms they are in their simplicity and proven time after time performance? Enough is enough, they are many fantastic firearms, but Glock has far above and beyond proven their place and fanatacism.

I think people in here struggle with reading comprehension. No one said glocks were bad. The argument is that they aren't the best and they don't do anything better then several other polymer guns.

[TripleThreat]

I think people in here struggle with reading comprehension. No one said glocks were bad.....

Sorry but your comment is just not true, people say "bad" things about Glocks all the time around here.

Triple

[teg33]

Glock is like Toyota Corolla, it's ugly, boring yet reliable and affordable. Simply said Glock is just a reliable tool, nothing special

[BigPimping]

Just go ahead and Google Glock torture test. I think the results there should pretty much speak for themselves. I don't know if too many other hand guns that could take that kind of abuse, regardless of brand. Regardless of price point, I really think there is no substitute. and to those who would say that the police use them because they are cheap, I would add if they were cheap and did not work I can guarantee you the police would not be using them. They have taxpayer money to buy whatever it is they need, including H&K and the other high end brands.

[teg33]

Just go ahead and Google Glock torture test. I think the results there should pretty much speak for themselves. I don't know if too many other hand guns that could take that kind of abuse, regardless of brand. Regardless of price point, I really think there is no substitute. and to those who would say that the police use them because they are cheap, I would add if they were cheap and did not work I can guarantee you the police would not be using them. They have taxpayer money to buy whatever it is they need, including H&K and the other high end brands.

True,.... But Glock is sooooo ugly

[TMB 1]

Just go ahead and Google Glock torture test. I think the results there should pretty much speak for themselves. I don't know if too many other hand guns that could take that kind of abuse, regardless of brand. Regardless of price point, I really think there is no substitute. and to those who would say that the police use them because they are cheap, I would add if they were cheap and did not work I can guarantee you the police would not be using them. They have taxpayer money to buy whatever it is they need, including H&K and the other high end brands.

Here's a cool test done with a Glock and one of the cheapest 1911s.

[JMP]

In general, my observation has been that good products don't really need long threads on why they are good.

It's kind of like how I don't see threads on:
"My HK doesn't Jam"
"My Hensoldt has clear glass"
"My AK is reliable"
"My Accuracy International is precise"

Sheesh, if Glocks were so hated, then why do half of the folks shooting at public ranges use them?

[TMB 1]

Here's another test Glock and 1911.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJlinv3XAhI

[Click Boom]

I think you misunderstood my post. I never said anything about better, just that there are other guns in that price point that are as reliable and accurate.

M&P - trigger not anywhere near as nice. Aren't built as,well imo.not as accurate as glocks in my experience.
PPQ - nice but very high bore axis. Some mechanical differences that make gun a little less safe (firing pin spring stuff ) and not to mention, the price difference netween this and a glock will net you an aftermarket trigger that can be even lighter than ppq. Also obviously doesn't have the historical reliability of glocks, not that it's off to a bad start, bit still. I can easily get a glocks pull weight down to ppq level and still have the low bore axis, although OP was talking about hd/duty/carry type considerations, so is that super light trigger really necessary? Not saying ppq is bad, it isnt, but it doesn't take anything away from glocks.
VP9 - much the same as ppq obviously. Nice new gun but doesn't take anything away from glocks.
Steyr M9A1 -most people have never heard of these.
FNX - hammer fired da/sa

I could keep going but that's a good start. They all have much better triggers then glocks and you can't honestly say glocks are anymore reliable.

A couple guns that just came out, a rarity, and a gun in a different category take nothing away from glocks. I have shot a huge variety of guns and me, personally, I'm more accurate with glocks than anything. I can hit a 10" gong at 100m with a gen4 g17 all day. My new gen4 34, which I've barely shot yet and has a nicer trigger than the 17, looks to be up for some impressive tasks. We were shooting a glock 26 at 130m 10" gong the other day... we had other guns there, cz's, s&w's (3rd gen, revolvers, etc), colts, etc... the only platform that could consistently hit the long gongs was the glock.

Also they really are incredibly fast guns, whether talking rapid fire or quick draw. When I take new shooters out they are accurate with glocks faster than other stuff and gravitate towards them.

So yes, to me and others, they are iconic and great guns, by any measure.

Fanboy out!