Any Glock fans out there? Im a rookie so found them easy to learn / build etc. Any favorite models? Thinking about getting a 26 or 43 to try out the subcompacts.
Any Glock fans out there? Im a rookie so found them easy to learn / build etc. Any favorite models? Thinking about getting a 26 or 43 to try out the subcompacts.
Glocks are great no doubt. Just FYI….The new 43s have a way stiffer mag spring which makes slide racking a little tough. Prolly one of my favorite carry guns is the 43X with a Shield Arms 15 round mag.
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I would not consider myself a fan but I am very familiar with them and have a good bit of trigger time with them. The 26 is not really that compact as it is the same width as the duty size models.
I need to go somewhere and check out each model. I think Glock makes like 3735 models and parts interchange here and there etc etc.Originally Posted by Transom
If not a fan of Glock what is your brand of choice? Just curious as im learning. Maybe something out there I would prefer. Maybe one day ill own something from each brand.
My wife and I have a number of Glocks and appreciate their respective performance. She likes her 43 and 19. I'm picking up either a 43x or a 48 next week for my edc.
Even though I have most any brand you could want…I really like CZs
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I like a DA/SA gun for serious use and I prefer Beretta and Sig but I like shooting CZs on the range but If I am going to carry all steel and 40 ounces I will choose a 1911. Nothing wrong with plastic striker guns like Glocks I just do not shoot them as well and I like having the DA pull when holstered.
To the OP if you are wanting a subcompact I infer that as meaning you are looking for a carry gun. In which case I would stick to one of Glock's slimline models or a similar gun offered by their competitors. For a house gun or truck gun look at the larger duty size models.
I am a fan, not a fan boy but i have a g22 that's a full size .40 sw, i want a g17 mos modular optics system 9mm so i can put a red dot on it and shoot cheaper ammo. I own other pistols but in college in class i dropped a loaded used and abused g17 on the pavement, it hit on the back of the slide while pointing at me and it didn't go off, so i was sold.
While I know they are great, reliable guns, I personally don’t own one, just not my choice. I did buy my son a G17 for his 21st birthday. I personally like the HK VP9 over the G17, both similar in size. I think the HK has a much better trigger and out of all the striker fired guns we tried I preferred the HK VP9 the best. I like CZ but didn’t like their striker fired model at all.
As you mentioned go handle a bunch of them, you’ll figure out pretty quick I think which models you prefer. I thought I wanted a Glock 43 until I handled one and shot it, didn’t like it at all. I prefer 1911’s/2011’s and I carry an Sig P229 Legion a lot also.
I hate the factory trigger on them, but that being said i still own a 19,23,26, and 30s, my current daily carry is a S&W M&P 2.0 compact.
I’m a fan. 43X is probably my preferred Glock for carry purposes, just fits my hand well and I’m comfortable with it. Shooting buddy has probably 20 glocks so I have time with many other models, overall always been satisfied with the experience and consistency.
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Not impressed with my 43 so I'd recommend the 43X if you're gong that route. Might look to trade mine for something I like
If you go with the 43X, Check out the 15 round mags from Shield Arms….
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I’ve got several brands as well from Wilson to sccy. I’ve got several steel cz - rami pretty bad ass carry but to your question- blocks can’t be beat at price point. I’ve got 17, 19, 22, 26, 30s …. The 17 and 22 ( 40 cal) are in micro conversion kits- my kids like shooting them. I like the 19 and 26 best
One thing I do not like about glocks. Or at least mine. The dang slide lock sucks.
That is one of the things I like the most LOL. I like how low profile it is but is still there in case I need to lock the slide back.
Sorry I was using incorrect terminology. I meant slide release. Sorry rookie I am.
Another rookie question. Does the glock 21SF take the same slide / parts as a normal glock 21 ? I assume not but no experience here.
Yes everything is the same except the frame. Make sure you handle one before you commit as the 20/21 frames even the sf models are quite large.
The 21 is a pussycat to shoot though. The fat grip really spreads out the recoil.
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