Glock fans

[trophyhunt]

Not a big fan at all, but they seem popular.  I have an opportunity to purchase one or up to three different models, I know nothing about either of them.  Before I research I figured I'd ask the HW experts.  If you had the choice, which model would you pick, I'll leave the caliber out to filter the non glock fans that might just comment on the caliber.   Glock30, Glock26 or Glock27?? Pro's and con's??

[Stein]

Depends what you want to use it for, assuming concealed carry?  If so, I would go with the subcompact.

[full choke]

I am pretty sure with Glocks, merely stating the model # also tells you the caliber. I do not think there are multiple caliber 26’s for instance? I could be wrong on that though.

Anyhow, I have a Glock 29. I enjoy it for what it is. It is insanely ugly, very much brick like, but it fires every single time.

[trophyhunt]

Mostly resale I guess, for the price I could just stick them in my safe and pass them on to my kid, and yes, I think Glocks are ugly as hell too.

[OltHunter]

Are you able to handle all of them? I have a couple glocks, but those models you listed are too short of grip for me. Adding in recoil to the mix, I would say the 45 and 40 would be incredibly hard to get rounds down range and accurately. So I'd pick 9mm (26) out of your list.

But see if you can handle the grip before. Shootabiltiy for those is very poor compared to a 19, at least for me.

[bustedoldman]

Mostly resale I guess, for the price I could just stick them in my safe and pass them on to my kid, and yes, I think Glocks are ugly as hell too.

If they are a good deal buy them, resale, choose one for CC if you dont have a CC, save them for kids.....Either way sounds like you can't go wrong!

[Longfield1]

Ive had both the 26 and 27, You get 1 more round with the 26 than the 27. They are both the same size otherwise. So if capacity is more important than caliber then get the 26. If you are a .40 S&W fan and have lots of guns that use that caliber then get the 27. Me personally i wanted to consolidate calibers and wanted the bigger round so i sold the 26 and got the 27. Been carrying it for 12 years never had a FTF/FTE.

[trophyhunt]

They are in good shape, any ideas on their value? I do conceal carry, but have an HK .45 and SW 9 for that.

[Dan-o]

They are ugly, but after a while they become the most beautiful kind of ugly.   

I can't speak to your models, but I got a G20 a good while ago and I shoot it better than any of the dozen or so other pistols I've ever owned.   That and not a single FTF/FTE make it beautiful in my eyes.

[Farmer72]

I have a couple (couple = a lot) Glocks and if you were keeping one for yourself I would go with the 30 if it fits your hand (a bit thicker than the other 2) if it doesn't I would go with the 26. If it were for resale the 30 is worth a little more as they cost more originally and the 26 would be easy to sell. The 27 would be the hardest to sell I would say just because of the caliber (there are a lot out there from police trade-ins).

[trophyhunt]

My hands prefer a smaller frame, my HK is a bit too big but love it enough to keep it as my side arm.  Great info here guys, appreciate it!

[Farmer72]

I am also guessing you haven't handled or at a minimum not shot those models. If you are not able to shoot them and are somewhat close to me I have have all three and you could try them out and see if one jumps out to you.

[trophyhunt]

Thanks Farmer, nice offer.  I can shoot them if I want, appreciate the offer!

[Torrent50]

I have a couple (couple = a lot) Glocks and if you were keeping one for yourself I would go with the 30 if it fits your hand (a bit thicker than the other 2) if it doesn't I would go with the 26. If it were for resale the 30 is worth a little more as they cost more originally and the 26 would be easy to sell. The 27 would be the hardest to sell I would say just because of the caliber (there are a lot out there from police trade-ins).

 

Glocks aren't pretty.  They aren't fancy.  But, I trusted one for almost all of my 30 year career every single day because I knew for certain that if I needed it to go boom, it would.

[thinkingman]

Never buy a Glock as an 'investment'.
They are highly functional however there are a bazillion of them out there and the supply just outmuscles the demand.
Every time an agency does an upgrade, another thousand cheap, used Glocks hit the market.
Even if they weren't ugly and had horrible triggers, the grip angle is completely different from anything else I shoot and muscle memory is everything in a defensive handgun deployment.
I'd pass.

[Farmer72]

Never buy a Glock as an 'investment'.
They are highly functional however there are a bazillion of them out there and the supply just outmuscles the demand.
Every time an agency does an upgrade, another thousand cheap, used Glocks hit the market.
Even if they weren't ugly and had horrible triggers, the grip angle is completely different from anything else I shoot and muscle memory is everything in a defensive handgun deployment.
I'd pass.

I don't think I would say never buy a Glock as an investment. Yes the majority of them don't shoot up in price but the older generations and some models are getting to be highly sought after and prices are getting crazy. As for most investments you need to know what to look for and what model/variations are the collectible ones.

For example my Gen2 Glock 17L factory ported I bought for $450 years ago has gotten to be one of the most sought after models as there were not many made. Last one I saw that sold went for $4000. There are also several that are in the $1000+ range but the big thing is Generation and original parts (not updated). I would agree that these models are probably not in the collector/high value range. The only Glocks that really seem to take a hit from new to resale price is the 40 cal since there is a flood of police trade in firearms in that caliber.

Sorry for the slightly off topic.

[Bareback]

My conceal carry is a 27. I’ve had it for 25 or so years. Shoots better then any of my other sub compacts which are 20 years newer. No complaints.

[Alchase]

Glock 30 = Brand new $499 - $599
Glock 26 = Brand new $404 - $522 same gun different stores
Glock 27 = Brand new $440 all day every day, some places are higher, but this is a common price.

Gun Broker the prices are all over the board,

Buying for an investment 
I can't see that is a smart investment. But that also goes for most pistols.

Unless they are a limited run, or Special Edition etc., you would most likely be buying someone else's modifications.
One of the things Glocks do have going for them, is the vast after market modifications that are available. You could buy average over the counter Glock of your choice, and make any modifications that fit you, for not that much money.

[timberfaller]

Having had my share of S&W's, Colts and Ruger handguns,  I am content with my Glocks.   Beauty is in the eye of the beholder is the ole saying.  Glocks function well, that is the most important factor!!  And I am not fighting rust as much anymore!!   BUT politicians are still a problem!

Never been into compacts or sub-compacts,  so I won't comment on them.  I will stick with large frames guns, personal preference.

[Cougartail]

You can buy the pistol but not the hi-cap mags?

Is this correct?

[Blacktail Sniper]

You can buy the pistol but not the hi-cap mags?

Is this correct?

Yes

[Ridgeratt]

So if you are unable to buy the magazine for this.
Could it be best described as a simple hammer.

[b23]

Not a big fan at all, but they seem popular.  I have an opportunity to purchase one or up to three different models, I know nothing about either of them.  Before I research I figured I'd ask the HW experts.  If you had the choice, which model would you pick, I'll leave the caliber out to filter the non glock fans that might just comment on the caliber.   Glock30, Glock26 or Glock27?? Pro's and con's??

I am no particular fan but I've had a few and still have a G17.  Though a Glock may not be one of my first choices, any of those that I've had or shot pretty much always went bang.  Personal preference but I don't really care for any of those model Glocks you mentioned so if those were my, only, choices I'd pass and keep looking. 

Staying with Glock, for a CCW, I'd much rather shoot the G43X over any of those other three.  Again, staying with a Glock, I don't know that a G19 is ever a bad choice.  They're a little bigger gun, IMO still within that CCW size, but if you plan to shoot, whatever it is you decide on,  very much you'll enjoy shooting the G19 the most followed by the 43X.  I've never enjoyed shooting any of the short stubby grip Glocks.

[trophyhunt]

Only reason I was considering these 3 guns, I could prob get them for 200.00 each.  I'd be more excited if they were not Glocks, lol.  But, one thing I'm getting from this thread, these guns sound very reliable and what the future holds for this country, that might be a deciding factor.  Great info

[Sakko300wsm]

$200.00 each - buy them now, cant go wrong!

[b23]

Only reason I was considering these 3 guns, I could prob get them for 200.00 each.  I'd be more excited if they were not Glocks, lol.  But, one thing I'm getting from this thread, these guns sound very reliable and what the future holds for this country, that might be a deciding factor.  Great info

And they are, WELL, supported by aftermarket so even if there's something about them a person doesn't really care for the aftermarket industry has you covered. 

[Karl Blanchard]

I LOVE my Glocks! They always shoot well, are as reliable as any, and personally I love the look of them 😍

I will say though, I recently shot an M&P 10mm that makes me contemplate trading out the G20.

[Stein]

I'm not a huge fan by any stretch, but I would be buying with both hands at $200 unless they were completely trashed.

[Beastmonger1987]

Go big or go home, get the Glock 40.

 

[thinkingman]

Only reason I was considering these 3 guns, I could prob get them for 200.00 each.  I'd be more excited if they were not Glocks, lol.  But, one thing I'm getting from this thread, these guns sound very reliable and what the future holds for this country, that might be a deciding factor.  Great info

And they are, WELL, supported by aftermarket so even if there's something about them a person doesn't really care for the aftermarket industry has you covered.

Can the aftermarket make them point just like a 1911 grip angle?
Being able to hit your target using muscle memory without the benefit of night sights or lasers is a key element of a defensive handgun.
I can close my eyes and point my Sig or 1911 and know I'm on target.
I did the same thing with a Glock and the bore axis was significantly higher.
That's a fail in my book.

[Sliverslinger]

I am a Glock convert after years of thinking I would never own one. Have a 19, 23, 34, 43x now and am waiting greedily for local shops to get a Gen 5 20 MOS. For concealed carry IWB I really like my 43x with aftermarket 15rd mags. No idea how they fit that many rounds in that tiny thing. Most of the time I carry the 19 because I prefer OWB under a jacket or flannel.

I’ve never once had a single one of them FTF. Added a Timney trigger to the 34 and have done trigger polishes to the rest which makes a big difference, and can shoot all extremely fast and well.

[MADMAX]

Glock fan
Love my 20
Have had my 19 for 30 years
Trujis on the 20
Both have slide on hogue grips
Both flawless shooters

[Sakko300wsm]

Love my Glock 20!

[EmeraldBullet2]

The best self defense gun is the one that you are most practiced and comfortable with. Every one has different preferences

[Alchase]

$200.00 each - buy them now, cant go wrong!

 

There is your investment 

Buy them for $200 and flip them for double. 

I have owned a few Glocks, don’t really care for their grip angle. But they all went bang when they were supposed to and hit their target when I did my part. They are a very dependable.

[h2ofowlr]

I like the Glock 17 & carry the Glock 19 or the 43X.  When I go to Alaska I bring the 20 with 3 mags.  I like the ease of use and with a few mods they are great shooting and fool proof side arms.

[jburkett]

I own both a g30 and a g19x.  I wear the g30 every single day and have since the day I bought it almost 20 years ago   I would never leave home without it

[konradcountry]

I would get the Glock 30 and convert it to 10mm. The Ghost mod is only $20 and massively improves the trigger.

I've shot the 27 with the pinky extension but still didn't care for it. A nice little carry gun but pretty snappy.

I think most compact 9mms shoot about the same. I'd take a 19 over the 26 even though it is obviously bulkier.

[Jpmiller]

I carry at work doing underground utilities. Talking to a few other guys in the construction field (not even dirt guys but framers, plumbers, HVAC) I got a lot of feedback from them about them getting jammed up with dirt and sawdust and whatnot. I got the G19 because it was supposed to be super reliable and it was pretty highly recommended by some folks on this site. I clean it every few months or so or after I shoot it but I make a point not to clean it out before I shoot recreationally.

I've checked it a handful of times and it's always got a decent dust/debris layer in it but it's never failed in any aspect. I don't let it get too bad but that confidence has kept me a glock believer.

Also, I have a rule that I never pass up a good deal on a firearm I can afford so I'd snatch them all up if I were you.

[trophyhunt]

Im gonna try a get them all, they sound like a great gun to have when chit hits the fan.

[greenhead_killer]

theyve been described to me as the ak-47 of pistols. can absolutely beat the piss out of them and they still pew pew. im hard on stuff and thats why i went that route. couldnt envision myself buying a nice kimber, colt, etc and beating it to death like i have with mine.

[HunterStrait]

My conceal is the Glock 26. its a good little gun and fits perfectly in my rather small hands.

I think my only complaint with Glocks is how bulky they are, with the exception of the .380 G42.

[CaNINE]

I bought a Glock 23 on my 21st birthday in 1993. I’ve added to the collection over the years. Accurate, reliable and dead easy to maintain.

[deadyote]

Be very careful with aftermarket parts for Glock.  Old Gaston Glock made a very functional firearm and the specs are right on.  I deal with lots of glock as a certified armorer with my job and people try and put all kinds of gee wizz on a glock to make it sexier and EVERY time there is an issue that pops up with reliability.  Just like stated before, Glock isn't sexy or cool looking, but she always runs when needed.  Just my 2 cents.