Reasons Not To Buy A Glock !

[GOYABEAN]

http://www.alloutdoor.com/2017/03/0...ent=2017-12-31&utm_campaign=Weekly+Newsletter

 

[Criticalt]

I really need to buy one of the brands of guns that jam, ftf, fte.....
I have only 3 autos.
S&W, Glock and Ruger
In over 3 years and thousands of rounds, not a single issue.

 

[GOPerfect]

Um, they are ugly.

As for the other things mentioned...

I have never had a stovepipe with my Rugers, Springfields, H&K's or others. I have never had issue with ammo either.

As for after market stuff, I have never had a problem finding stuff for the above mentioned guns

 

[HighlandLofts]

I just buy what I think I want or if they are a good buy, if them are a jam o matic or I just don't like it for some other reason I sell it and go one. I bought a nice stainless, heavy taper Ruger Mark 2 from a friend a couple of years ago. He needed some cash and he sold it to me. I took it out shooting a couple of times with no problems. The third or fourth time shooting it the gun would not fire. I took and disassembled it, it looked like years old cookig greese on the side & back of an uncleaned stove. Some brake cleaner and an air hose and some Hornady "One Shot" spray it was good as new. I called him and asked if he ever cleaned it, He said every time after he used it.
Well his every time cleaning it after every use is to run a patch down the barrel.

On 22lr semi auto rifles I noticed that Federal Ammo caused many mal-functions, All typed of Federal 22lr ammo.

I have several brands of semi auto handguns, Other then that "DIRTY" Ruger Mark2 22lr pistol I had a problem with my 80 series Colt Combat Commander 1911.
The fourth or fifth shot I'd have to tap the action closed every time I shot the gun. I tried several types of factory ammo and had the same problem on the forth or fifth round.
I bought a Wilson magazine and,End of Problem, even with hand loads.

 

[Jezman]

If you have small man hands then Glocks really wont be for that type of hand.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

I love my 23. A 26 or 43 are on the list.

 

[Prudii]

I liked my 19 until I came to the realization that it was the Corolla of the gun world. Then I sold it, however it wasn't a bad gun. My only problem with Glock is they never innovate.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

I liked my 19 until I came to the realization that it was the Corolla of the gun world. Then I sold it, however it wasn't a bad gun. My only problem with Glock is they never innovate.

Soooo... You liked it until you found out it was reliable?

 

[Prudii]

Soooo... You liked it until you found out it was reliable?

Boring is a better word.
Reliability is so overrated, 99% of users are never going to be dumping their gun in mud or sand or burying it their backyard uncased for a year. The VP9 is perfectly reliable for what I use it for. Shooting targets at the range.
If I made all my gun purchase decisions based on how reliable said guy would be in a highly unlikely scenario I'd be incredibly bored with my bone stock AR and Glock.

 

[ArmedCorgi]

Boring is a better word.
Reliability is so overrated, 99% of users are never going to be dumping their gun in mud or sand or burying it their backyard uncased for a year. The VP9 is perfectly reliable for what I use it for. Shooting targets at the range.
If I made all my gun purchase decisions based on how reliable said guy would be in a highly unlikely scenario I'd be incredibly bored with my bone stock AR and Glock.

I get where you are coming from. However, on the list of things that can be overrated is definitely "innovation". If it's truly something new great. But I see no reason to be like Microsoft and completely change something that works, just to justify relevance Etc. The old adage, "if it isn't broke, don't fix it" applies. I'm also a Saab guy, so consider the source, lol.

 

[Marine Cpl]

I laugh. Innovation! Boring! It's a damned pistol. A tool. How much more innovation can you get? What are you guys doing? looking at it all day? Making sweet love to it?

If they make aftermarket accessories for it first, it fires and it doesn't malfunction, it's good to go.

 

[HighlandLofts]

I'm far from a glock guy, but I have three. I have bought a few of them at a decent price and flipped them at a profit.
The first useful Glock I bought is a Glock 20 - 10mm to use as an open carry gun when I go up in the Cascade Mountains. I personally know a couple of guys that ran into METH COOKING OPERATIONS. A six shot revolver isn't my first choice of a weapon for a situation like that. A almost fail-proof 10mm Glock with fifteen rounds in the magazine and one in the chamber sounds like a better option.

The second Glock I have presently I bought only because I didn't have a gun on lay-away. It is a 45 caliber Glock 41,I shot it a few times, but don't really care for it. I'll keep it just because I can and like looking at it on a shelf in my reloading area of my gun room.

The other Glock I have as a keeper I bought because I kind of had to.
Last winter 2016 I put a post on the local hunting forum "WANTED GALCO MIAMI CLASSIC SHOULDER HOLSTER"
I got one responce, Price $60, My responce, I'll buy it. He dug it out and sent me a PM saying it wasn't a MIAMI CLASSIC, it was a GALCO JACKASS shoulder holster.
I replied for $60 I'll take it, he responded "Don't you want to know what it fits?

I wrote back it doesn't matter, if I don't have what it fits I'll be buying another gun, no problem.

So it came down to a Glock17 or a Glock19. The 17 fits my hand better and it holds one more round. An added bonus for a 9mm pistol. A button up shirt or jacket I'm good to go unless I want to open carry. When I open carry I like a conventional belt holster instead of a shoulder holster believe my it draws less attention. But that's a whole other thread.

 

[Cooolone]

I only disagree that it is fun to shoot, lol. I used to shoot my Glock best of all, but was never what I'd call fun to shoot. That is entirely subjective!

I can tell you my Sig's shoot like a dream, butter smooth triggers, etc. But yeah, the Glock - AK47 of pistols, is reliable, and has a devote following accompanied by a proven performance record. Doesn't make them fun, lol. For me I think it's just the polymer frame... I'd wonder how different it would feel with a nice solid metal, say stainless/nickel frame?

 

[HighlandLofts]

STAINLESS,ALWAYS STAINLESS!

 

[Uninformed and Compliant]

Glock is basically the Volvo of the gun industry.

 

[NYGuns]

Reason's not to buy a Glock...

 

[Fezzik]

I liked my 19 until I came to the realization that it was the Corolla of the gun world. Then I sold it, however it wasn't a bad gun. My only problem with Glock is they never innovate.

I actually like it for that reason, but then again, everyone has his own criteria in choosing a gun. Parts are always available, affordable, and easy to install. I'm far from being a gunsmith but I bet I can strip the slide with my eyes closed.

Aside from all that has been mentioned, the 19 was my first pistol. Purchased on the advise of others when I was just learning. I've handled the VP9 so I know where you are coming from. Definitely a nice pistol.

 

[Marine Cpl]

For me, I look at it this way. I'm no gun guy. I don't shoot hours upon hours at a time for pleasure. It's usually 1 to 2 hours max. I'm no competition shooter either where I need a custom 12 stage trigger with a half pound pull as well. I also don't need a gun with a grip that feels custom to my hand. As long as I'm able to grip it without it falling out of my hand while shooting it more than reasonably accurate at what I'm going to shoot it at which is point blank to about 25 yards max and possibly further in a pinch, I'm good. I don't really look at it and admire the contours and the gloss finish. It stays in a holster and is only pulled out for practice or if I need it to defend my life within standard self defense pistol distances. I don't need fancy safeties and decockers either so other guns with quote unquote "innovation" that add these features or have removable custom panels made of rosewood with a custom logo don't really suit me. What I need is a gun that works even if I put it through abuse that I hope I'll never have to put it through. If the latest holster comes out or the latest night sights come out, I need a gun that the manufacturer of these accessories will make for it first. Magazine interchangeability with a carbine is another thing I need in a gun.

That's a Glock for me.

 

[oc shooter]

• Don’t hate them just don’t like them . Every time I buy 1 it seems to sit in my safe and collect dust seems I always reach for a kimber or beretta not saying there better or worse but it’s what works for me as far as reliability goes don’t think there any better than a lot of other autos

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

I agree with a bunch of the sentiments about glock. I wouldn't say they are ugly and I kind of like the looks of them actually but they also aren't pretty. They are certainly reliable. But the innovation thing (or lack there of) I agree with as well. Not that I care if they do or don't as long as it's a good design but I just hate how they come out seemingly every year with a "new" generation and market it as something totally different than the previous gen. A little button here or little piece of metal there is nothing to get excited about. It's the iphone of the pistol world. Now all that being said I want to get a G29 just because. I want the gen 3 because of the finish like the bomb proof one on my G19. That and it would be like carrying the 19.

 

[Marine Cpl]

Pistols have reached the pinnacle of innovation. There is no more innovation to be had. They all fire and they all extract another round. A safety here, an ambidextrous one there, hammer vs striker, plastic vs metal, trigger upgrades for less weight, a different rail, ect are all personal preferences. They aren't innovations.

SIG did something different with the ability to change the frame but that's about it as far as innovation goes.

Until pistols shoot lasers, there is no more innovating. They are at their peak as far as that goes.

 

[meketrefe]

If you like malfunctions, don't buy a glock or you will be very disappointed.

 

[MikeyCNY]

Pistols have reached the pinnacle of innovation. There is no more innovation to be had. They all fire and they all extract another round. A safety here, an ambidextrous one there, hammer vs striker, decockers, trigger upgrades for less weight, a different rail, ect are all personal preferences. They aren't innovations.

SIG did something different with the ability to change the frame but that's about it as far as innovation goes.

Until pistols shoot lasers, there is no more innovating. They are at their peak as far as that goes.

Really? No more innovation? I want a Star Trek phaser-type device. (like a Tazer but more reliable) Though I guess you could argue that wouldn't be a traditional gunpowder-using firearm..

Last year's introduction of the Hudson M9 pistol showed some innovation in reducing recoil, even if it seems to complicate takedown and cleaning.

I'd like to see innovations in the ammo department... you can't have a suppressor without the tax stamp, but what about a new type of powder or bullet that doesn't break the sound barrier and is hearing-safe? (is it even physically possible, and how much power does it lose?)

Slide-mounted Red Dot sights are becoming more common-place and more durable every year.

Let's not forget "smart guns" which will revolutionize the safety of everyone!

 

[Jezman]

Innovation is a marketing term. There has been no innovation to a internal combustion motor for over 100 years. The piston travels up and down the bore in 4 strokes to make HP and torque. They have added efficency but still the combustion is the same as day 1.

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

Innovation is a marketing term. There has been no innovation to a internal combustion motor for over 100 years. The piston travels up and down the bore in 4 strokes to make HP and torque. They have added efficency but still the combustion is the same as day 1.

My cylinders move left and right though.

 

[Jezman]

My cylinders move left and right though.

What a 180° crank?

 

[gun_slinger_boy]

What a 180° crank?

Boxer

 

[7.62x51FMJ]

I liked my 19 until I came to the realization that it was the Corolla of the gun world. Then I sold it, however it wasn't a bad gun. My only problem with Glock is they never innovate.

I have a Corolla and its best feature is it gets me RELIABLY to the rifle range and back again. And I can load up two 50 inch M14 cases in the trunk along with 3 AR's, a Mossy shotgun, a Remmy 783, and enough ammo to fuel an African revolution for one day. What more could you want? And I bought another Glock a week before Christmas. A G26 Gen 4. Nice pistol.

 

[GTN]

I love my Glocks. Have 5, 3 19’s and 2 43’s. I’ve had others 17,21,30S. Just didn’t care to shoot 45 and didn’t end up doing comp with the 17. I have pistols for 1 purpose. The correct tool for the job. I don’t need anything shiney or flashy or overly complicated to do that job. I have friend with 1 pistol that is the same cost of 3 Glocks. It’s his carry gun. Guess what - he never carries it because he’s afraid it will get holster wear. There’s 1 tool that will never do its job if needed.
I put 100-200 rnds through my edc every week. Gets total clean when needed. Couple times a year. That’s it. The few times it failed it wasn’t the guns fault. Bad ammo (my reloads) and operator error (limp wristed) was the cause.
Like others have said - if there is a new accessory it will always be available for Glocks and usually 1st.
My oldest 19 has over 15,000 rnds through it in 5 years. Only problem it had was the trigger pin would start to walk its way out while shooting. Pin kit shipped under $10.
And that’s why I love my Glocks.

 

[Justincase]

I love my Glocks. Have 5, 3 19’s and 2 43’s. I’ve had others 17,21,30S. Just didn’t care to shoot 45 and didn’t end up doing comp with the 17. I have pistols for 1 purpose. The correct tool for the job. I don’t need anything shiney or flashy or overly complicated to do that job. I have friend with 1 pistol that is the same cost of 3 Glocks. It’s his carry gun. Guess what - he never carries it because he’s afraid it will get holster wear. There’s 1 tool that will never do its job if needed.
I put 100-200 rnds through my edc every week. Gets total clean when needed. Couple times a year. That’s it. The few times it failed it wasn’t the guns fault. Bad ammo (my reloads) and operator error (limp wristed) was the cause.
Like others have said - if there is a new accessory it will always be available for Glocks and usually 1st.
My oldest 19 has over 15,000 rnds through it in 5 years. Only problem it had was the trigger pin would start to walk its way out while shooting. Pin kit shipped under $10.
And that’s why I love my Glocks.

Can I ask why you have multiples of the same gun? I'm not judging, just curious as to the reason. I thought about getting another 43 so I have one for EDC, and one for PPC even it starts. That way I wouldn't have to remove the laser every week.