Post by: Night goat on June 20, 2021, 09:58:26 PM
Never owned or shot a glock but have heard good things, seems
To be those that love them love them and those that hate them hate
Them, my buddy has a few and I like the fit/feel but again never owned one
Would love to hear the good bad and ugly on these
Post by: jackelope on June 20, 2021, 10:14:17 PM
Kinda seems to be a Chevy/Ford/dodge debate sometimes.
Post by: dreadi on June 20, 2021, 10:59:32 PM
I carry a G29 daily. I used to carry a G19.
If I ever get around to making a 1911 or 2011 that weighs about as much as the G29, I’d likely switch to that just because the trigger on a 1911 is vastly superior in feel to a Glock trigger. I won’t put an aftermarket trigger in my carry Glock as an attempt to come close to a 1911 trigger because in my experience, Glock pistols not working are most often due to aftermarket parts.
I look at Glocks like a standard gun, like an everyday off the rack AR, that shoots and is reliable. Nothing fancy about them from the factory however, there are plenty of after market accessories.
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Post by: Dan-o on June 20, 2021, 11:28:37 PM
I've owned maybe 10 pistols.
By far my favorite is my G20.
I shoot that thing more accurately than any other pistol I've ever owned, and it literally never jams.
I do think it's a Ford/Chevy/Dodge thing, but I love my G20.
Post by: jrebel on June 20, 2021, 11:49:24 PM
A lot of people say they are super reliable....but I can say the same for many pistols I own. I have a Kimber, Ruger SR40c, Walther PPQ M2, revolvers....etc, etc, etc, and all are super reliable. Matter of fact I can count on 1 hand how many problems feeding, ejecting cases, etc. I have had and likely have a couple fingers left over. Reality is...most pistols now days are super reliable, even under abused / mistreated conditions. If you clean and care for them, they are even more reliable. At the end of the day, I just can't bring myself to own a glock....and I really have no specific reason why. :dunno:
Post by: Sneaky on June 21, 2021, 05:19:06 AM
Post by: headshot5 on June 21, 2021, 06:57:17 AM
Don't overlook the Springfield XDM 10mm, the grip angle is a little different than glock, some people like it better and some people prefer the glock.
Post by: MADMAX on June 21, 2021, 07:27:16 AM
I use the slide over grips from hogue, best 10 bucks I spent on guns
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Post by: greenhead_killer on June 21, 2021, 07:48:30 AM
Post by: thinkingman on June 21, 2021, 08:00:03 AM
For me, the grip angle of a Glock is different than most everything I shoot and muscle memory and reflexive skills are very important in a defensive handgun.
I won't own one for that reason.
The appeal is they're dead-stupid simple.
Post by: jackelope on June 21, 2021, 08:28:21 AM
I’ve got 2. I’ve got big hands and the grips work well for me, but a lot of the complaints I’ve heard about them come down to the grips.
Kinda seems to be a Chevy/Ford/dodge debate sometimes.
It doesn't really matter but just to clarify, I own 2 Glocks...not 2 G20's.
Post by: Farmer72 on June 21, 2021, 08:29:03 AM
Post by: b23 on June 21, 2021, 09:08:53 AM
I didn't want to get used to that spongy heavy trigger and though some may disagree with my approach I installed an aftermarket trigger in mine and polished things. For me, it made the difference between selling because I disliked it so much to now I actually enjoy shooting it and in the last year have shot my G17 more than just about any other pistol I have.
As for Glocks overall, based on my experience with the ones I have, they're easy to work on, don't cost a whole lot, and they not only always go bang but they hit what I'm pointing them at. I'm still not a huge Glock fan but other than the trigger, which is a common issue with most striker fired pistols, they're a good reliable gun.
Post by: Hillbilly Zen on June 21, 2021, 10:57:02 AM
G20
Proven and time tested 10mm shooter, easy field care, hits targets at realistic pistol ranges better than most shooters can aim a handgun, sufficient power for any threat in the lower 48, no silly thumb safeties or cocked/half-cocked/maybe-cocked training to overcome, off the shelf holsters fit it, when grandpas reloading you’re still shooting, when your buddy is cleaning his dressed up barbie gun after a downpour you toss yours in the truck console and crack a beer. It looks like a tool for mean business and maybe that’s a deterrent sometimes to lesser humans. It’s an extremely utilitarian weapon, and my “one gun” gun.
On the other hand...
It’s like a brick with a trigger strapped to your hip, comes with a trigger you can feel sanding itself down, makes vegan hikers poop themselves (a pro for some I know), costs a lot to feed unless you are just shooting overcased .40 rounds, you might be tempted to shoot it sideways if you are from the 80’s or 90’s(thus negating any inherent accuracy it may have), and you will have to get a whole new set of 10mm friends as your .44 and .357 pals are not going to want you at their dinner parties anymore. Its been said they are also a gateway drug to tactical bolt actions in small calibers and plastic lever guns with red dots. I havent gone down that dark path yet though...
If you cant test drive one locally, hop over 20 and pack your own ammo. I can hook you up with a shooting session at the Winthrop range.
Post by: ASHQUACK on June 21, 2021, 11:09:12 AM
Post by: Farmer72 on June 21, 2021, 11:47:10 AM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on June 21, 2021, 12:15:33 PM
G20
Proven and time tested 10mm shooter, easy field care, hits targets at realistic pistol ranges better than most shooters can aim a handgun, sufficient power for any threat in the lower 48, no silly thumb safeties or cocked/half-cocked/maybe-cocked training to overcome, off the shelf holsters fit it, when grandpas reloading you’re still shooting, when your buddy is cleaning his dressed up barbie gun after a downpour you toss yours in the truck console and crack a beer. It looks like a tool for mean business and maybe that’s a deterrent sometimes to lesser humans. It’s an extremely utilitarian weapon, and my “one gun” gun.
On the other hand...
It’s like a brick with a trigger strapped to your hip, comes with a trigger you can feel sanding itself down, makes vegan hikers poop themselves (a pro for some I know), costs a lot to feed unless you are just shooting overcased .40 rounds, you might be tempted to shoot it sideways if you are from the 80’s or 90’s(thus negating any inherent accuracy it may have), and you will have to get a whole new set of 10mm friends as your .44 and .357 pals are not going to want you at their dinner parties anymore. Its been said they are also a gateway drug to tactical bolt actions in small calibers and plastic lever guns with red dots. I havent gone down that dark path yet though...
If you cant test drive one locally, hop over 20 and pack your own ammo. I can hook you up with a shooting session at the Winthrop range.
:chuckle:
Post by: konradcountry on June 22, 2021, 09:15:01 AM
The 29 isn't as small as people think. I think the 27 is actually harder to shoot.
If I didn't bear hunt I would probably just carry a single stack 9 with xtreme penetrator.
Post by: Drifterat on July 20, 2021, 05:04:49 PM
Post by: Zardoz on July 20, 2021, 07:34:40 PM
Post by: Night goat on July 31, 2021, 05:59:49 AM
Just FYI, there is forum called "Glock Talk". Nice people.. :twocents:
But I like you guys sooo much :chuckle:
Anyway so I’m up here in Alaska for the summer tendering out of Sitka and I’ve been spending some time at the remote salmon hatcheries hauling darks back to town for dog food or whatever but there are bears EVERYWHERE at the hatchery and I was talking to one of the crew who had a G20 and I’m pretty much sold on getting a gen 4
Fwiw a super Blackhawk is too small of a frame for my hand and the g20 feels very natural in the hand. I think it will do more than I can envision ever needing a pistol for and that’s kind of the idea, a reliable sidearm for basically anything.
The guy I was talking to actually took 2 Alaskan brown bears with his 10mm running Buffalo bores, one bear was inside a float house and was very aggressive and another bear charged him and he took em both down no problems so that’s as good enough of a review as I need
Post by: slowhand on July 31, 2021, 03:37:14 PM
I don't even know its on Me (very light). It has never failed to fire when called upon to do so.
Not pretty at all, LOL. But I trust it 100% with My life. I bought a diamond grip (stick on sand paper) for it. Highly recommend them. I bought it used for $350 (great price). Mine came with an aftermarket trigger installed, so I have never found the trigger to be an issue. Might be an idea for those that don't like their Glock's trigger?
Simple to use, easy breakdown, it just works, and I don't care if it gets scratched or dirty.
I would like to own a G21 (full size 45acp) and a G42 (.380 auto) if I could find them used.
Post by: Mossy on August 05, 2021, 06:32:02 AM
Definitely hold one first if you haven't already. They are a pretty large frame. Note that there are Glock 20's, and Glock 20 SF. The SF stands for small frame. It definitely helps having the smaller frame.
Don't overlook the Springfield XDM 10mm, the grip angle is a little different than glock, some people like it better and some people prefer the glock.
FYI- Gen4 G20 is the same size as the Gen 3 SF. It comes with 4 extra backstraps you can add if you want a larger/different grip. It also has a dual recoil spring.