How good is the GLOCK?

[Lanark_Sixgunner]

The title says it all....

[Stinger]

The 3rd generation pistols are pretty darn good. Why do you ask?

[Mr.B]

I own an Kel-tec Sub-2000 that has a glock magazine in 9mm. But from what Ive been told by other folks its pretty much the AK-47 of handguns.

[Lanark_Sixgunner]

I am looking at getting several GLOCK pistols as family and carry guns. I am thinking of getting them all in 9mm for ease of use for all who will use them. With good +P ammo this caliber should be fine.

How do you like the Kel-tec Sub-2000 Mr. B?

[Bill_in_FL]

I have seen a couple of 40 cal Glocks blow up at a range , but I have seen others blow up also . I would buy one . Check out this glock test link

http://www.theprepared.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=90&Item

Bill

[remington]

In my own experiences with semi-auto handguns, the best. My dad has owned them for twenty years and loves them. They are reliable. THey are though. They are the high capacity for caliber, and they shoot all types of ammo for the caliber.

[FotoTomas]

I prefer the GLOCK over all others. I have had much varied experience with a variety of handguns. The GLOCK fits me best, simple to operate, simple to repair, tons of aftermarket support, huge base of L.E users with predominatly positive reviews, THE most popular L.E. handgun in service, inexpensive, very accurate, very reliable and with a size to fit most any need or caliber. :)

I also have had a KelTec Sub 2000 since Feb.2002. It has been a sterling performer in 9mm and mine uses the same GLOCK magazine as my G17.

My early example had a pin that was not heat treated properly that caused a failure to shoot. The factory is near my home and a quick visit had me up and running with an explanation as to the trouble.

I also have found that my sample prefers a little hotter cartridge for maximum reliability. I used the Winchester white box 100 round value packs for carbine competition and would get the occasional jam caused by weak ejection. I switched to the slightly more expensive Remington white box 115 grain JHP also sold at my local Wal*Mart. They have been 100% so far at over 600 rounds down range. With the 31 round extended GLOCK magazines I have the carbine has LOTS'a'Firepower. Over time I have had 3000 rounds down range and except for that pin the gun has been exceptional.

As much as I love my Bushmaster 5.56 carbine my KelTec Sub2000 will stay home if I have to let one go.

My 9mm GLOCK pistols and KelTec carbine make for a GREAT combination for any of a variety of social or farm related duties I might need a firearm for.

[Mr.B]

How do you like the Kel-tec Sub-2000 Mr. B?

Ive only put 49 rounds through the thing. One round mis-feed. Im sure this has to do more with the magazine than anything. I had a hard time loading 7 rounds in to the 10 round 9mm glock magazine.

I really dig the firearm Kind of reminds me of shooting an M-16a2 Recoil wise. Folds up nice.


Check out the link for a good review on the Kel-Tec Sub 2000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGTtmbPWZ6U

[SingleStack45]

Glocks..good, reliable to a fault...accurate...I just don't like the feel in my hand...the XD I like...and I had the XD 45 service for awhile...sold it...bought a Glock 36...traded that for a Para Ordnance Nite Hawg....I just couldn't get used to the feel of the Glock...even with the thinner frame of the 36.

The S&W M&P has an ice feel to it too...for a polymer framed gun...but I just love my ole 1911's... :D

[Stinger]

My Glock. It never leaves my side! ;D

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/6426/g21kenlunde6wt0.jpg*

(Photo Gifted To Me By Ken Lunde) *

[Badger]

How good are Glocks? *I current own *GL 19 GL 21 GL 22 and GL 27. My wife has a Glock 23. *My department issues a Glock 22. All but the department issue has night sights.

A Glock will never win any awards for being the prettiest in show, but they work. I hadn't had the first problem with any of my Glocks. *I had one GL 22 that I know I put 3000 - 4000 rounds thru without a burp. I took that gun to serveral tactical school and never have a minutes problem with it. While other officers were cursing their $1500 + *custom 1911A1s my Glock *worked.

The only time you have a problem with a Glock is when someone who doesn't know what they are doing tinkers with one.

[remington]

Badger-Right on about the tinkering.

[Lanark_Sixgunner]

Thanks for all the great responces, the reliability seems to be great. But how is the pointability?

[FotoTomas]

Pointability is superior to all others UNLESS you do not like the GLOCK grip angle. In that case it is the worst pointer in history except for the Luger and Ruger .22 Standard model. ;D

[remington]

Some people complain that it points about 3 degrees too high. I think that can be solved with practice and or a grip sleeve (cutting the grip also works but I don't modify guns)

[Stinger]

Like everything else in life, a Glock's pointability is something you get used to.

Besides, great pointability in a handgun demands that you use a long barreled revolver. Just how much point shooting do you plan on doing? ;)

[remington]

Stinger- A long barrel is not necessary in a revolver for great pointability. Case in point the Colt Peacemaker. Throw it up and it points like your finger. Point shooting. Learn to use it. Everybody talks about how innacurate it is, and I guarantee you all those people never practice it. It isn't just guessing at where you will hit, it is your muscles remembering exactly where they are supposed to be to get a hit and doing it in half the time it takes to aim. You're not going to have time to aim at six feet. Also it does have it's limitations, don't use it past 25 yards or so.

[Stinger]

A long barrel is not necessary in a revolver for great pointability. Case in point the Colt Peacemaker. Throw it up and it points like your finger.

Point shooting. Learn to use it. Everybody talks about how innaccurate (SIC) it is, and I guarantee you all those people never practice it.

It isn't just guessing at where you will hit, it is your muscles remembering exactly where they are supposed to be to get a hit and doing it in half the time it takes to aim. You're not going to have time to aim at six feet.

Also it does have it's limitations, don't use it past 25 yards or so.

;D You don’t say! I, quite possibly, do more point shooting than anyone else on this board. (and have for many years) While a long barreled revolver may not be necessary, it - sure as heck - makes point shooting a whole lot easier.

(Case in point - The two revolvers I like best for this sort of thing: A Smith & Wesson Model 27 with a 6" barrel, or an S&W Model 29 with an 8" barrel.)

Let's face it, you can learn to dial ANY pistol's weight and balance into your proprioceptive reflexes - Even a Glock! (Which I have done.) The point is, so what?

I got into this same argument with someone else on this board a year, or two, ago. So, I went to the range and began point shooting targets at 10 - 16 yards. Did just fine too; and, I even took pictures of my targets and posted them on here; but, you know what?

Arguing about stuff like this on the internet is like arguing about religion, or politics. You'll end up getting accused of everything from making stuff up, to endangering the lives of others by recklessly firing your pistol without aiming. :P

Ultimately, it's a meaningless discussion. So I tell ya what: You use whatever pistol you like to point shoot with; and, I'll do the same. If, however, you're point shooting and regularly hitting your targets with whatever pistol at 25 yards, then, my hat is off to you! ;)

[remington]

Agree to disagree.

[Tuckahoe]

I have a Glock 22c (.40) third generation. It can be converted to 9mm, 357 sig and .22 rimfire. Do a Google on glock torture test and see what some folks do to a glock and it still goes bang everytime.

[iammarkjones]

Glocks dont seem to like lead rounds so they were a no go for me. BUT with factory ammo they are damn hard to beat.

[medic]

Glocks are good, but so are Sigs, and S&Ws and H&Ks and, well you gert the idea. *It's all in how it feels in your hand and how well it poins without you compensating. *Of course a die-hard Glock fan might disagree, but so would a die-hard fan of any of the other makers too. Me, I'm a Sig-Sauer man, but have shot plenty of Glocks and H&Ks and S&Ws too. The Glock trigger just feels weird to me.

[bkwudzhom]

I was issued a glock when hired for my first L.E. position and quilified with it 20 mins later. First time I'd ever fired one. That being said a firearm of any type is useless without a comitment to learn the weapons ins and outs. Using it enough to make it an extension of your body so that you dont have to think to use it. But thats just my 2 cnts.

[remington]

One of only guns to survive L.E. Katrina use and still be shooting today. When you don't have time to clean it and gotta keep going it keeps shooting.