Plax and the Glock-spiel...

[AK-74me]

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The low numbers of Glocks in use by people who shoot for a living, literally, speaks to a frown on the design as well. Their lives are on the line and they seem to prefer a little more safety, too.

I know I kind of skipped over the rest of your post but that is a ridiculous statement. I contend that Glock is just about as popular as it gets when it comes to people who shoot for a living world wide.

 

[Larry Gude]

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I know I kind of skipped over the rest of your post but that is a ridiculous statement. I contend that Glock is just about as popular as it gets when it comes to people who shoot for a living world wide.

...of all the military spec op guys I know, (both of them), neither uses Glocks. One is a SIG guy, one is 1911. If that's not a scientific study, what is?

 

[AK-74me]

...of all the military spec op guys I know, (both of them), neither uses Glocks. One is a SIG guy, one is 1911. If that's not a scientific study, what is?

Glock model 22 is said to be the mostly widely issued sidearm to U.S. police forces, to start.

 

[Larry Gude]

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Glock model 22 is said to be the mostly widely issued sidearm to U.S. police forces, to start.

...which explains all the holes in the ceiling in po-po locker rooms nation wide.


I should have been more specific; I meant military when I said their lives depend on it.

 

[AK-74me]

...which explains all the holes in the ceiling in po-po locker rooms nation wide.


I should have been more specific; I meant military when I said their lives depend on it.

Glock Users - Military Photos

O you don't think that has anything to do with 18 year old kids getting to handle a sidearm, which for most, is their first time handling a hand-gun?

 

[Tilted]

I don't like the ergos, hate the trigger, and they have a face only a mother could love. But to their credit they go *bang* every time you pull that trigger. Ask Plaxico...
Ed

Yeah, I tend to agree. I think Glocks are great guns, but I only have one because of those two things. The grips are generally too wide for my liking and I don't love the 'squishy' feel of the trigger. I prefer a very crisp (single) action.

 

[Larry Gude]

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Glock Users - Military Photos

O you don't think that has anything to do with 18 year old kids getting to handle a sidearm, which for most, is their first time handling a hand-gun?

...mmmmm could be....

 

[vraiblonde]

Yeah, I tend to agree. I think Glocks are great guns, but I only have one because of those two things. The grips are generally too wide for my liking and I don't love the 'squishy' feel of the trigger. I prefer a very crisp (single) action.

The Walther P99 has a smaller grip

I was going to get the Glock 35, like Sharon has, but went with the Walther instead because of the grip. Same gun, for the most part, with the same trigger safety.

I don't plan on carrying it loaded in my pocket when I go to a bar.

 

[BoyGenius]

Glock Fan

...which explains all the holes in the ceiling in po-po locker rooms nation wide.


I should have been more specific; I meant military when I said their lives depend on it.

Personally, I think people have a completely wrong view of the Glock and that's what causes the problems you refer to. If people simply viewed the gun as a modified, high capacity revolver with the operating premise that if you pull or touch the trigger it fires, then they'd probably have more respect for its safety. But to the guns credit, it does have the safety trigger to offer some protection. The reason for owning such a weapon is you're not standing around in dark saying: "OK, do I push the safety to the left or to the right? Is it up, or is it down?"

I also believe the military is sorry they didn't buy Glocks instead of the Beretta's.

 

[LordStanley]

Plaxico Burress On Gun Safety :: Comedy.com

 

[Sharon]

Plaxico Burress On Gun Safety :: Comedy.com

 

[AK-74me]

Evil Glocks At It Again

The Gun Zone -- Negligent Discharge

 

[LordStanley]

The Gun Zone -- Negligent Discharge

Operator error... He forgot rule #1

 

[RadioPatrol]

Disclaimer : If you are a stupid thug that is going to carry "mexican style" you might want to pick a gun with a manual safety.

I'll take Colt M1911A1's for a $1000 Alex ....

 

[Tilted]

Anecdote relayed purely for Larry's benefit: A friend told me about an incident a couple of days ago where a relative of theirs, who is a LEO in Puerto Rico, shot himself in the hand while trying to put his Glock back in its holster after having cleaned it.

 

[AK-74me]

Anecdote relayed purely for Larry's benefit: A friend told me about an incident a couple of days ago where a relative of theirs, who is a LEO in Puerto Rico, shot himself in the hand while trying to put his Glock back in its holster after having cleaned it.

Promise the trigger was pulled and how the hell do you shoot yourself in the hand while re-holstering? At least 2 firearms safety rules had to be broke here.

 

[Larry Gude]

Anecdote relayed purely for Larry's benefit: A friend told me about an incident a couple of days ago where a relative of theirs, who is a LEO in Puerto Rico, shot himself in the hand while trying to put his Glock back in its holster after having cleaned it.

Someone could get killed with one of them things.

 

[itsbob]

Glock model 22 is said to be the mostly widely issued sidearm to U.S. police forces, to start.

Most cops don't have a choice what they carry do they?

They just carry what's issued.

That's like saying the Beretta 92F is the best handgun in the world because every soldier in the Army that carries a sidearm carries a 92F

 

[itsbob]

...which explains all the holes in the ceiling in po-po locker rooms nation wide.


I should have been more specific; I meant military when I said their lives depend on it.

Those in the military that have been empowered to chose what they carry.. >90% don't get to chose.

 

[Vince]

Personally, I think people have a completely wrong view of the Glock and that's what causes the problems you refer to. If people simply viewed the gun as a modified, high capacity revolver with the operating premise that if you pull or touch the trigger it fires, then they'd probably have more respect for its safety. But to the guns credit, it does have the safety trigger to offer some protection. The reason for owning such a weapon is you're not standing around in dark saying: "OK, do I push the safety to the left or to the right? Is it up, or is it down?"

I also believe the military is sorry they didn't buy Glocks instead of the Beretta's.

The S&W 9mm M&P model. No safety expect you, or just don't chamber a round. Great gun and I've never had an accidental discharge.