Does Anybody Arm Themselves With Glocks?

[TangoFoxtrot]

Does Anybody Arm Themselves With Glocks? If so what model and why.

[Rick]

Why not arm yourself and visit out Introduction section. The more we know about you the better we can help.

http://www.wilderness-survival.net/f...ead.php?t=7813

As it is, we don't know if you're 12 or 21.

[mortars101]

i use a glock 21 high capacity 45 cant go wrong did some duribility tests my self keeps on shootin combat accuracy is better than most people can shoot i was also in iraq 04-05 and 07-08 where were you out of

[TangoFoxtrot]

The G21 is an excellent choice for the .45 ACP. I own one myself. I was with "Pattons Own" 3rd Army Div. PSD Fort Bragg.

[mortars101]

i fell under the 3rd my first deployment

[SARKY]

Nice kids! My dad was in the 3rd...... in Korea. As in Korean conflict. I've seen too many A.D.'s with the Glock. Not the Glocks fault, but if you are going to own a firearm, train with it. I prefer a ParaOrdnance, cocked and locked!

[Pict]

I often carry a Glock 19. As far as high cap autos go it was the most size and weight efficient model when I bought it years ago. It is also stone reliable and comfortable to carry. Mac

[glockcop]

Nice kids! My dad was in the 3rd...... in Korea. As in Korean conflict. I've seen too many A.D.'s with the Glock. Not the Glocks fault, but if you are going to own a firearm, train with it. I prefer a ParaOrdnance, cocked and locked!

I've been training recruits for years and there are way more accidental discharges with the 1911 platform than with Glocks. In fact I won't authoriuzed new recruits to carry a 1911 on their off time. With a Glock even an idiot can learn to keep his finger off the trigger. With the 1911 there are plenty more variables to carry that weapon "ready to go". No offense Sarky but I ain't gonna agree with that. With a similar amount of training, 1911's are NOT as safe as a Glock! If you can handle a revolver safely than you can handle a Glock. The same is NOT true with a 1911. Now, back to reality, Tangofoxtrot, I prefere the Glock 19 or 23 because I feel that there is nothing more simple to train with, holds as many bullets for the size, is as easy to maintain or repair, is as light for the size, or more reliable. Did I mention the Glock has superior corrosion resistace to pretty much anything out there. The Glock is also uglier than any 1911. They really are butt nasty ugly IMO. Those 1911 guys just need to conceed to the fact that there are safer s/d pistols out there period! Again, No offense Sarky. Don't get me wrong, I like the 1911 platform. It is just not a pistol for someone who is not willing to dedicate their life to training. Just preaching what I've witnessed. Best.

[Pal334]

Well Glock, I do have to say I disagree (shocking eh ) . The 1911 is as close to idiot proof as it gets (how do you think I can handle it). In over 30 years of usage, I have never viewed, heard of or had an accidental discharge with a 1911. Maybe it is the people I have been associated with, but I think not. The lack of bells and whistles makes it simple for a neophyte learn to handle. Not being argumentative. Just preaching what I've done.

EDIT: Out of fairness, I will say if I had "grown up" with the Glock series and had as little trouble as you, I may think differently.

[Rick]

Step up to the XD platform. Even I can carry it safely.

[Pal334]

Step up to the XD platform. Even I can carry it safely.

Are you advocating that I adopt this centuries technology? Shocking!!!!!

[Rick]

Actually, it was a challenge to those silly Glock folks. Springfield has been through how many wars and Glock has been through...well, I rest my case.

[Pal334]

Actually, it was a challenge to those silly Glock folks. Springfield has been through how many wars and Glock has been through...well, I rest my case.

Aaah, you know how kids are. Besides if they did, would be boring. And you are right, it is a very good "warhorse"

[Rick]

I think I'll stand back now. I may have yanked that chain a little hard.

[glockcop]

Pal and Rick, I do give the 1911 props for being a great warhorse. I also believe that a Glock is every bit as reliable and more so than a loosly fitted G.I.1911. The last time I checked the Glock was in military service with more than a few countries around the world. I rest my case, also. The manual of arms is more complex with a 1911. Those are the facts guys. I, myself, was present for two accidental discharges in the Detectives Office when we were first authorized to carry 1911's. I also witnessed an A/D on the qualification range when an officer attempted to cock his loaded pistol for "cocked and locked" carry and his thumb slipped off the hammer before it was fully cocked. By the grace of God no body got hurt on any of the above occasions. These were G.I. Gov. surplus series 70 1911's that the Department got on a grant. Drop by sometime and I'll show you the bullet hole in the door frame of the bathroom and one other hole in the ceiling. These were not novice shooters. They were trained well but became careless with their series 70 1911's. Only series 80's are authorized now. The series 70 with a lack of an internal fireing pin safety are not as safe to handle as a Glock or other modern design pistol. If they were as safe as a more modern weapon why would they have changed the design slightly? TO MAKE IT MORE SAFE! I don't believe that the Springfield XD is a "step up" either. It is a Glock knock off that is a nice weapon in it's own right. I happen to like mine just fine. Immitation is the sincerest form of flattery, I guess. Ya'll are right. It would be no fun if we all agreed on everything all the time. Like I said before, "Just preaching what I've witnessed". Stay safe.

[2dumb2kwit]

I also witnessed an A/D on the qualification range when an officer attempted to cock his loaded pistol for "cocked and locked" carry and his thumb slipped off the hammer before it was fully cocked.

Hmmmm....how did he get that round in there, without that thing being cocked?

[glockcop]

Hmmmm....how did he get that round in there, without that thing being cocked?

Apparently he lowered the hammer then later wanted to carry it "cocked and locked". Not rocket science here.

[Ole WV Coot]

I carried and used the 1911 and carried cocked & locked. Switched to the Beretta Cougar. I have never tried carrying a Glock, shot a few and went back to the Beretta. Personal choice and I have been carrying for 45yrs, never had a problem with cocked & locked so I guess I must be lucky??

[glockcop]

Ole Coot, You are a product of disapline my friend, and maybe a little lucky too . stay safe brother

[Pal334]

I carried and used the 1911 and carried cocked & locked. Switched to the Beretta Cougar. I have never tried carrying a Glock, shot a few and went back to the Beretta. Personal choice and I have been carrying for 45yrs, never had a problem with cocked & locked so I guess I must be lucky??

May be a generational thing