Multiple handguns, no Glock

[hornetguy]

I too have multiple handguns in various cartridges, but do not own a Glock. I have always believed they are too expensive for a plastic gun, especially given that you will have to change the trigger and the sights to make it functional.

That would likely come as a huge surprise to the 20 million or so Glock owners out there.... I would hazard a guess that at least 90% of them never modify them at all... I have done nothing to mine, and it is most assuredly fully functional.
Glock's reputation is that it is one of the most reliable handguns ever made, in stock form.... your statement makes little sense to me.... can you elaborate on why I need to change the trigger and sights? Curiosity, and all that.....

 

[dmh]

I have multiple handguns of all kinds too, but also have three Glocks.
I actually prefer to carry a Glock. The much hated grip angle is perfect for me and I never have to worry about holster wear, scratches and nicks, or if it gets wet or filthy.
It's not going to get any uglier and my pretty guns can be babied and saved for recreational shooting.

I really never understood the Glock hate thing.

It is a tool. I have tried to shoot a Kimber, as it is a pretty gun. Unfortunately, for me, the grip angle just doesn't work. Pull the trigger, my Glock makes a noise. That's a good thing...

 

[dmh]

The only Glock I truly want to shoot is a Glock 7. It's a porcelain gun made in Germany and costs more than what you make in a month.

$40?

 

[Havok1]

I too have multiple handguns in various cartridges, but do not own a Glock. I have always believed they are too expensive for a plastic gun, especially given that you will have to change the trigger and the sights to make it functional.

lol. What? I have the factory trigger in all of my glocks. It’s completely unnecessary to change the trigger on Glocks, and sights are just a matter of preference. Most of my Glocks still have the factory sights.

 

[TexMex247]

Nothing wrong with Glocks but they're not for everyone. I've owned 2 over the years and shot probably 5 variations. Now I'm down to 1 gen3 g19. At one point I had 12+ nines and the Glock was usually the last I'd reach for at the range. No offense to anyone but I do think Glocks make better shooters out of otherwise inexperienced gun owners. They're just simple to operate and reliable.

I'm definitely a hammer fired fan and in order of performance...the Grand Power Excalibur with 20 round mags wins the top spot, probably the CZ 75 second but more of a tie with a grand power k100, SIG x five next, then the x full, walther ppx, g19, sw908, Beretta nano. The hi power I had years ago was a great shooter but I've sold it, an m&p, a canik, one of 3 k100s and my g22. I still have an STI gp6 that has a slight edge on the k100 but a known hammer shattering problem keeps it in the safe more often than not.

I still want a newer Canik rival or the latest gen tanfoglio but I've got too many good shooters to justify another right now. Beretta 92s and Sigp226 will always be on my banned list. Clunky guns that have always shot like hot garbage for me.

 

[cav2108541]

I have a variety of handguns in all sizes both metal and polymer, calibers and capacities. However, I have never owned a Glock. Who else is in this "club?"

I wouldn't own one if it was a GIFT. They are real reliable and lots of people swear by them, but they are JUNK. I don't own any JUNK. Not accepting any JUNK as a GIFT, either.

 

[Maverick44]

I wouldn't own one if it was a GIFT. They are real reliable and lots of people swear by them, but they are JUNK. I don't own any JUNK. Not accepting any JUNK as a GIFT, either.

I understand them not being your thing, but what exactly makes them junk? They're reliable, durable, well made, and accurate. Nothing about that says "junk" to me.

 

[WAA]

I don’t own ”A” Glock, I will never own “one.”

 

[TreyG-20]

When you really want that Trump gun and realize it's a Glock.

 

[BABBALOU1956]

I've got 17 handguns but no Glocks. I have shot a Glock 42 & 43 & liked them but I liked other guns just a little more. I don't have strong opinions pro or con with Glocks. My next gun is likely a Bersa TPR9C but if I were shopping for a Glock I'd get the 27 Gen5.

 

[hornetguy]

I wouldn't own one if it was a GIFT. They are real reliable and lots of people swear by them, but they are JUNK. I don't own any JUNK. Not accepting any JUNK as a GIFT, either.

Well, crap..... that takes you off my Christmas list..... @Moonpie is back on it....

 

[Moonpie]

Well, crap..... that takes you off my Christmas list..... @Moonpie is back on it....

 

[Rafe]

Well, crap..... that takes you off my Christmas list..... @Moonpie is back on it....

Uh, er... Though I shoot 1911/2011 formats better than others--just used to grip angle and trigger over the course of umpteen years--I am most definitely an Equal Opportunity Shooter and I do own Glocks. So, like, If you need replacements for your Christmas list...

 

[hornetguy]

Speaking of Glocks.... I got my new EDC a couple of days ago... I looked at the 43, and the 43X.... even looked at the Sig P365....

Ended up with this one...

HA! Made you look.....

 

[jmohme]

That would likely come as a huge surprise to the 20 million or so Glock owners out there.... I would hazard a guess that at least 90% of them never modify them at all... I have done nothing to mine, and it is most assuredly fully functional.
Glock's reputation is that it is one of the most reliable handguns ever made, in stock form.... your statement makes little sense to me.... can you elaborate on why I need to change the trigger and sights? Curiosity, and all that.....

I currently own 3 Glocks and have never seen the need to replace or modify the triggers.

I did put a set of night sights on my G20. It was an impulse buy. I was at a gun shop and a counter guy was getting ready to put them on one of the stores guns and I half jokingly said "you could just put them on mine" and he did.
If I could do it over again, I would have kept my pie hole shut..

 

[Lonesome Dove]

Speaking of Glocks.... I got my new EDC a couple of days ago... I looked at the 43, and the 43X.... even looked at the Sig P365....

Ended up with this one...

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HA! Made you look.....

So you bought a Fiat? Oh nevermind

 

[Ntxglock]

I have a variety of handguns in all sizes both metal and polymer, calibers and capacities. However, I have never owned a Glock. Who else is in this "club?"

I own mostly Glocks. I do have a S&W .44 revolver and a Ruger mk III I think it is.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I own mostly Glocks. I do have a S&W .44 revolver and a Ruger mk III I think it is.

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[BladeZealot]

I own a few glocks. They are already ugly...so you don't have to worry about dinging them up. And they run...and run...and run.

Are they the be all-end all of handguns? Certainly not. Are they perfection as they claim? No.

If they were perfection there would be no need for the huge variety of after market parts available.

I certainly have other brands I enjoy as much or more.


That's why Baskin Robbins makes 31 flavors.

honestly ...I'm a 1911 guy at heart

but there's room for others.

except hi point. They are an abomination.

 

[jmohme]

I own a few glocks. They are already ugly...so you don't have to worry about dinging them up. And they run...and run...and run.

Are they the be all-end all of handguns? Certainly not. Are they perfection as they claim? No.

If they were perfection there would be no need for the huge variety of after market parts available.

I certainly have other brands I enjoy as much or more.


That's why Baskin Robbins makes 31 flavors.

honestly ...I'm a 1911 guy at heart

but there's room for others.

except hi point. They are an abomination.

Many of the aftermarket parts move them even farther away from perfection, but yeah, I agree wit the rest of what you said, and I also have other brands that I enjoy more than my Glocks, but I still continue to carry my G20 for the ver reasons you give in the first line of your post.