Post by: trophyhunt on February 15, 2023, 06:45:38 AM
Post by: Stein on February 15, 2023, 06:51:08 AM
Post by: full choke on February 15, 2023, 06:56:15 AM
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.
Post by: trophyhunt on February 15, 2023, 07:08:30 AM
Post by: OltHunter on February 15, 2023, 07:18:57 AM
But see if you can handle the grip before. Shootabiltiy for those is very poor compared to a 19, at least for me.
Post by: bustedoldman on February 15, 2023, 07:22:08 AM
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!
Post by: Longfield1 on February 15, 2023, 07:24:02 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 15, 2023, 07:39:56 AM
Post by: Dan-o on February 15, 2023, 07:40:30 AM
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.
Post by: Farmer72 on February 15, 2023, 07:42:34 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 15, 2023, 07:48:30 AM
Post by: Farmer72 on February 15, 2023, 07:52:27 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on February 15, 2023, 07:57:45 AM
Post by: Torrent50 on February 15, 2023, 08:10:20 AM
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).
:yeah:
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.
Post by: thinkingman on February 15, 2023, 08:47:15 AM
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.
Post by: Farmer72 on February 15, 2023, 10:57:53 AM
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.
Post by: Bareback on February 15, 2023, 11:12:04 AM
Post by: Alchase on February 15, 2023, 11:26:55 AM
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 :dunno:
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.
Post by: timberfaller on February 15, 2023, 11:34:39 AM
Never been into compacts or sub-compacts, so I won't comment on them. I will stick with large frames guns, personal preference.
Post by: Cougartail on February 15, 2023, 11:34:55 AM
Is this correct?
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on February 15, 2023, 11:44:37 AM
You can buy the pistol but not the hi-cap mags?
Is this correct?
Yes
Post by: Ridgeratt on February 15, 2023, 11:51:37 AM
Could it be best described as a simple hammer.
Post by: b23 on February 15, 2023, 12:10:28 PM
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.
Post by: trophyhunt on February 15, 2023, 12:17:53 PM
Post by: Sakko300wsm on February 15, 2023, 12:26:23 PM
Post by: b23 on February 15, 2023, 12:26:28 PM
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.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 15, 2023, 12:26:44 PM
I will say though, I recently shot an M&P 10mm that makes me contemplate trading out the G20.
Post by: Stein on February 15, 2023, 12:51:38 PM
Post by: Beastmonger1987 on February 15, 2023, 01:37:11 PM
Go big or go home, get the Glock 40.
:yeah:
Post by: thinkingman on February 15, 2023, 02:24:33 PM
Can the aftermarket make them point just like a 1911 grip angle?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.
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.
Post by: Sliverslinger on February 15, 2023, 03:24:37 PM
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.
Post by: MADMAX on February 15, 2023, 03:32:29 PM
Love my 20
Have had my 19 for 30 years
Trujis on the 20
Both have slide on hogue grips
Both flawless shooters
Post by: Sakko300wsm on February 15, 2023, 03:34:32 PM
Post by: EmeraldBullet2 on February 15, 2023, 03:51:46 PM
Post by: Alchase on February 15, 2023, 10:13:25 PM
$200.00 each - buy them now, cant go wrong!
:yeah:
There is your investment :chuckle:
Buy them for $200 and flip them for double. :tup:
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.
Post by: h2ofowlr on February 15, 2023, 10:30:50 PM
Post by: jburkett on February 16, 2023, 10:08:29 PM
Post by: konradcountry on February 19, 2023, 08:46:13 AM
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.
Post by: Jpmiller on February 19, 2023, 09:25:17 AM
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.
Post by: trophyhunt on February 19, 2023, 10:06:27 AM
Post by: greenhead_killer on February 19, 2023, 10:48:09 AM
Post by: HunterStrait on February 19, 2023, 01:30:14 PM
I think my only complaint with Glocks is how bulky they are, with the exception of the .380 G42.
Post by: CaNINE on February 21, 2023, 06:33:03 AM
Post by: deadyote on February 23, 2023, 10:46:03 AM