Does Anybody Arm Themselves With Glocks?

[glockcop]

Maybe so Pal....Maybe so. Just playing.

[Ole WV Coot]

Maybe so Pal....Maybe so. Just playing.

Possible but not likely. Same with caliber. The 45 never let me down and what
I shot never complained. Wife's friend is a parole officer and carries a Glock 40, recommended by the state for her. She has very intensive training at the State Police Academy and then I show her what works best for her. At 5'3" and around 130 I seriously doubt if she really needs to practice one hand reload with both hands, just know how to Point Shoot with either hand, quickly and with a double tap. The weapon of choice around here is a 12ga and if a Glock will beat one then maybe........then again, NAH. I've already been drafted so
I don't need a high cap handgun. I carry a spare mag mainly to balance out the
walking stick which makes a darn good rest, then again maybe an RPG on each
side of my wheelchair...NAH, can't carry them cocked & locked so I quit. Beware
of old men when you're working youngster.

[glockcop]

Ole Coot, You "seaoned" gents get my utmost respect . There is alot to be said for ya'll's life experience. That goes for you too, Pal. Keep on keeping on. I'm not all that far behind yall. Stay safe amigos.

P.S. I really like the .45 acp too. It is a wonderful s/d round. No argument from me on that.

[glockcop]

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.

Sorry Rick, Glocks are in military service right now in more than a few countries. It's earned it's badge of honor plus some. There are ALOT more Glocks in harms way worldwide than our vaunted 1911 or the Glock knock off Springfield XD which have been through exactly "0" wars . Not much of a challenge there . Just research it on Wikipedia. Scroll down to "Users" and check out all those flags. Each one of those countries (36) field the Glock. Challenge officially BUSTED! Nuff said.

[lucznik]

I've owned a few Glocks including a 17, 23, 22, and 27.

I keep trying to like them, honest I do, but somehow I just can't manage it.

[Sourdough]

Tools: G-20 & G-35 & Shopping for a G-24

[sgtdraino]

My Glock 23 in .40 S&W, which I own, is my primary duty weapon.

I had a Glock 27 that was a sweet-shooting gun, that I originally got as a backup weapon for the 23. It proved a bit too heavy and bulky for my taste. I eventually sold it to get a Springfield XD Subcompact 9mm, a choice I do not regret.

I still remain a big fan of Glock, though.

I do not personally care for the 1911, I just don't like "cocked-and-locked" carry. Any safety can fail, and the 1911 is just a little too ready-to-fire for my taste.

However, as I say, that is mainly my personal preference, probably influenced by my own training and experienced.

I have never had a bad experience with a Glock, an XD, or a 1911.

[2dumb2kwit]

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

I was just being a smart arse. It sounded to me like he was playing with it, and had an oops.

[glockcop]

I was just being a smart arse. It sounded to me like he was playing with it, and had an oops.

Yep. A big ooops! He now carries a Glock 23 with Mepro Night Sights. Of course I think he made a great choice . Take care.

[doug1980]

Now why in the world would I arm myself with a clock. Oh you said glock....oops. Nope never had one. I know they are good guns bud I prefer Taurus and Beretta.

[glockcop]

Now why in the world would I arm myself with a clock. Oh you said glock....oops. Nope never had one. I know they are good guns bud I prefer Taurus and Beretta.

To each his own dude. You are none the less well armed. Stay safe.

[Ole WV Coot]

I guess I might as well admit that practically every LEO I know carries a Glock because of the simplicity and ease of maintenance that many of them could care less about. If a handgun is a tool in your line of work you should know it inside and out. Glocks are very very low maintenance and I gotta admit I know a lot of folks like the parole officer I mentioned that could care less and will never think about cleaning it. Local LEOs like it for the same reason, and none of them are serious shooters. I won't switch but for the average LEO they seem to work and fill a need. Way back when a S&W 38, 4" bbl was issue I bought a few that had plenty of holster wear but never cleaned, probably never used. Just maybe the Glock will save some idiots life.

[Pal334]

I guess I might as well admit that practically every LEO I know carries a Glock because of the simplicity and ease of maintenance that many of them could care less about. If a handgun is a tool in your line of work you should know it inside and out. Glocks are very very low maintenance and I gotta admit I know a lot of folks like the parole officer I mentioned that could care less and will never think about cleaning it. Local LEOs like it for the same reason, and none of them are serious shooters. I won't switch but for the average LEO they seem to work and fill a need. Way back when a S&W 38, 4" bbl was issue I bought a few that had plenty of holster wear but never cleaned, probably never used. Just maybe the Glock will save some idiots life.

You may well be correct, but I never allowed my folks to get lazy. A size 10 steel toe is an excellent motivator. Your gear and equipment gets serviced bfore chow or down time. Like my signature says: ...........

[Sourdough]

Some here carry the G-20 for big brown fuzzy thingies. (BIGFOOTS)

[glockcop]

You may well be correct, but I never allowed my folks to get lazy. A size 10 steel toe is an excellent motivator. Your gear and equipment gets serviced bfore chow or down time. Like my signature says: ...........

You are so right, Pal and Coot. I give Weapon Inspection from time to time on the street to any given officer on whim. I also inspect every weapon on the line before the officer qualifies. Our Patrol Sgt.'s give a bi monthly Weapon Inspection per Department P&P. You are not gonna find any cruddy weapons on our officers. Other Departments I've worked with through the years are a different story. I once pushed a 3" dust bunny out of the barrel of a Beretta 92fs that belonged to an officer from a neighboring department. Needless to say he got not trigger time on my line until it was properly cleaned and lubricated. He is a Reserve Officer and only works detail work at a Hospital. He sheepishly admitted to have not cleaned the gun for at least a year. That tells you how long it had been since he qualified. Jeeezzz, is that pathetic or what?!!! Like everybody at my present Department, their Officers now get to see my face three times yearly just like I require. I have never believed in a yearly qualification. I don't tolerate mediocrity when my officer's lives are on the line. Yall stay safe.

[HOSSFLY]

Never owned or shot a Glock. I prefer FN 5.7x28 little gun big kaboom.

[Ole WV Coot]

You are so right, Pal and Coot. I give Weapon Inspection from time to time on the street to any given officer on whim. I also inspect every weapon on the line before the officer qualifies. Our Patrol Sgt.'s give a bi monthly Weapon Inspection per Department P&P. You are not gonna find any cruddy weapons on our officers. Other Departments I've worked with through the years are a different story. I once pushed a 3" dust bunny out of the barrel of a Beretta 92fs that belonged to an officer from a neighboring department. Needless to say he got not trigger time on my line until it was properly cleaned and lubricated. He is a Reserve Officer and only works detail work at a Hospital. He sheepishly admitted to have not cleaned the gun for at least a year. That tells you how long it had been since he qualified. Jeeezzz, is that pathetic or what?!!! Like everybody at my present Department, their Officers now get to see my face three times yearly just like I require. I have never believed in a yearly qualification. I don't tolerate mediocrity when my officer's lives are on the line. Yall stay safe.

You do good. Wish more did and yearly qualification is a joke. I never understood how a person could ignore something that may save their or someones life. Keep up the good work maybe it will catch on.

[sgtdraino]

You do good. Wish more did and yearly qualification is a joke. I never understood how a person could ignore something that may save their or someones life. Keep up the good work maybe it will catch on.

Ammunition is expensive, and unfortunately often times (especially in this economy) smaller departments simply don't have the budget to give their officers more practice ammo. Officers could buy their own practice ammo, if they can find some (good luck), and if they have the money in their own budget to spend on it. Even after that, it then becomes a matter of finding a place to shoot. Our local privately owned ranges don't do LEO discounts, and our official county range will not allow officers to practice there on their own time without a certified firearms instructor present.

Thankfully I have always been a natural marksman. I wish I could say the same for everyone.

[Rick]

Actually, SgtD, I get what your saying. I wonder how many on this forum rely on their weapon for home defense yet haven't been to the range or cleaned their weapon in a year. This is one area where "use it or loose it" can have terrible repercussions.

[peter nap]

Well. I carry a 1911 in the Burbs but still prefer a revolver in the sticks.

I did carry a Glock many years ago when my kids were small but had to get rid of it.

It shot well, was pretty well maintenance free and never gave any problems, but if I left the house in a hurry...I often picked up the kid water gun by mistake.