To Glock or Not to Glock?

Post by **Till** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:42 am

Panda I've got a glock 17, or 19 you can shoot just pm me

Post by **Hartlage** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 12:37 pm

Ar-Rob wrote:If you like 1911's then you will probably like the XD due to almost the same grip angle,choose the one that fits you best

This. I can't say anything bad about Glocks, but I'll never own one because they don't "fit" me and I don't shoot well with them.

Go to the range, rent a few models, put at least a few mags through each, and then make your decision.

Edit - Or just go to any shooting event and ask to shoot other's guns!

Post by **Mudcat** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 3:36 pm

From a converted former Glock hater and they didn't fit my hand. Yes, you really can't go wrong with one. That said

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Rebel Panda · Post by **Rebel Panda** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:26 pm

I'm think Glock 17 or 19. I will be carrying it. Don't mind the weight or bulky ness of it all (for now at least) couldn't be as bad as lugging my Taurus around.
Here is another question, after I get the .22 conversion kit, what other after market stuff and i put on her?

Post by **Till** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 7:36 pm

Only 17 has the conversion, tru glow sights is a nice addition. A good holster and practice!

Maybe a extended mag release

Post by **Mudcat** » Tue Apr 03, 2012 8:08 pm

Oops meant to say that said there is nothing wrong with XD or M&P either.

Only thing left to get or add on is night sights, good holster, ammo and a good training class.

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Post by **Frailer** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:36 am

TroyBuilt wrote:Only 17 has the conversion...

Conversions are also available for the 19/23 and 26/27.

Post by **Marcus** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:37 am

Frailer wrote:
TroyBuilt wrote:Only 17 has the conversion...
Conversions are also available for the 19/23 and 26/27.

.22 conversions???

Post by **Marcus** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:38 am

Caliber conversions yes, but I thought the .22 conversion was 17/22 only.

Post by **Frailer** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:52 am

TacSol makes them for the 17 and 19. Whittakers has both in stock at the moment (or did last week, at least).

Advantage Arms makes them for all three sizes.

Post by **Marcus** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:53 am

Frailer wrote:TacSol makes them for the 17 and 19. Whittakers has both in stock at the moment (or did last week, at least).

Advantage Arms makes them for all three sizes.

I did not know this. Thanks for the info!!

Post by **Frailer** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:05 am

Marcus wrote:
Frailer wrote:TacSol makes them for the 17 and 19. Whittakers has both in stock at the moment (or did last week, at least).

Advantage Arms makes them for all three sizes.
I did not know this. Thanks for the info!!

You're welcome.

Now if we could just get somebody to make one that costs less than a complete .22 pistol...

Post by **Marcus** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:09 am

True. To be honest, I've never shot the glock .22 kits. I know the 1911 kits can be very picky.

Post by **Wyldman** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:19 am

I have AA conversion kits for my G27, G19/23, G21, & G22. With some break in and care, they all ran great nearly from the beginning. You must use good, hi-velocity ammo to break them in (AA recommends Remington Golden Bullets, why I don't know, but the do work well in these kits) and they like to be run wet wth a good lube. They should be cleaned (at least pull a boresnake through the barrel) every 200 rds for the break-in period, then when needed thereafter. After ~500 rounds or so, mine can now run just about any load that's in spec for .22LR. With the threaded barrels from AA, they all make outstanding suppressor hosts.

G17 or G19, between them you only give up 2 rounds and some size/weight for carry. I prefer the G19, myself.

Post by **scorpionmain** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:44 am

Cool!
Now, I need one of these AA kits with a threaded barrel.

You guys are a bad influence on a gun junkie.

Post by **Marcus** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:46 am

scorpionmain wrote:Cool!
Now, I need one of these AA kits with a threaded barrel.

You guys are a bad influence on a gun junkie.

Sounds like I do too.

Rebel Panda · Post by **Rebel Panda** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 3:52 pm

scorpionmain wrote:Cool!
Now, I need one of these AA kits with a threaded barrel.

You guys are a bad influence on a gun junkie.

+1 for that
now all I need is another 300 dollars and I can get me a Glock

Post by **Geno** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 4:21 pm

ROCK OUT WITH YOUR GLOCK OUT!!!!!!!

Post by **jackalo626** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:31 pm

I Glocked today again.

Rebel Panda · Post by **Rebel Panda** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:55 pm

she looks nice, the more and more I handle those baby glocks the better they feel in my hand

Post by **Frailer** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:08 pm

jackalo626 wrote:I Glocked today again.

I've been Glocking my butt off over the past few months.

Either that, or the damn things are breeding.

Post by **jackalo626** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:33 pm

Rebel Panda wrote:she looks nice, the more and more I handle those baby glocks the better they feel in my hand

Yeah they are great carry pieces and that is what they are to me 27 & 26. Not so much the range gun for fun. I do shoot them to break them in and then they are just shot occasionally for function checking.

Post by **scorpionmain** » Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:36 pm

the 26 hides so easily.

Rebel Panda · Post by **Rebel Panda** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 7:19 am

Thinking I'll get a 17 or 19 for fun and occasional carry, and then a Kel Tec pf9 for always carry or a .357 snubby

Post by **SpookyPistolero** » Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:07 pm

If you own a G19, the rest of your handguns will become moot. Its exactly the right size between full and compact. You can get a full grip without unnecessary bulk. And they just plain work. At least as importantly, any monkey with a punch can detail strip the whole gun and perform any and all maintenance/upgrades themselves. That's a big deal to me. Plus parts are cheap, common, and plentiful.

I've been running a 9mm Glock in some form for over a decade and havent had failures attributable to the gun to this date. That's major!

As someone else wisely said, don't focus on how it fits your hand. Focus on how well you run it.

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