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Besides the stellar conduct and knowledge of the folks here, no one ever mentions Glocks.

Now don't get me wrong, I own a couple. But there are some forums where you'd think the only handgun ever made was a Glock. And heaven forbid you mention a single action revolver, much less for defense.

Of course, I strongly suspect the average age of the participants is over 50. That likely accounts for the general politeness and respect.
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Gl@#*s are like Chevys. All over the place doing their job and no body notices. Nothing to talk about. Ho Hum :twisted:


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What's a glock?
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There's been a few lively discussions here involving Glocks. I have a personal favorite saying, "1911's are what you show your friends, Glocks are what you show your enemies." I recall one very avid 1911 fan here saying his biggest complaint about a Glock was they work so well. I've owned several 1911's and other pistols, but I'll probably never buy anything but Glocks for me and my family. Someday I'll have a model T, some old farm implements, and a old Colt 1911.
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jnyork wrote:What's a glock?
+1
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" the average age of the participants is over 50."

I'd guess more likely >70
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jeepnik wrote:... no one ever mentions Glocks.
You just did. :lol:
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jnyork wrote:What's a glock?
I've had two. an erstwhile G36, and currently a G30S.....Never a jam, always goes boom. Little or no PM..... 8)
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My wife and I are both over 70 and we each own and shoot AND LIKE Glocks.

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My wife has a Glock. Don't remember what model but it is a small 9mm and I haven't seen it in a couple of years. She has one of those purses with a built in holster so I assume it's in there. I'm comfortable with that.
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2571 wrote:" the average age of the participants is over 50."

I'd guess more likely >70

HEY ! ! - I represent that ! . ;)


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Errr,48 thank you very much, just about!

Glock, must be typo, you mean clock, right?
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50 years old, own one 1911 and one Block. For hunting with handguns, I use either my Super Blackhawk or Super Redhawk. Would I ever purchase another Block? No, because they are uncomfortable to hold.
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piller wrote:50 years old, own one 1911 and one Block. For hunting with handguns, I use either my Super Blackhawk or Super Redhawk. Would I ever purchase another Block? No, because they are uncomfortable to hold.
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Lefty Dude wrote:
piller wrote:50 years old, own one 1911 and one Block. For hunting with handguns, I use either my Super Blackhawk or Super Redhawk. Would I ever purchase another Block? No, because they are uncomfortable to hold.
++++++++++++++, Much prefer the S&W M&P.
I have held them at Gun Shows, and they are indeed much more comfortable.
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I hear ya'll. While I don't currently own one now, I've owned two M-19s in the past and I am very favorable of them. I intend to rectify that empty slot in the safe in the future.
They are not particularly pretty, but by golly I can hit with it almost as good as my 1911.
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Pete44ru wrote:
2571 wrote:" the average age of the participants is over 50."

I'd guess more likely >70

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But, do you own more guns than you are years old?
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sore shoulder wrote:There's been a few lively discussions here involving Glocks. I have a personal favorite saying, "1911's are what you show your friends, Glocks are what you show your enemies." I recall one very avid 1911 fan here saying his biggest complaint about a Glock was they work so well. I've owned several 1911's and other pistols, but I'll probably never buy anything but Glocks for me and my family. Someday I'll have a model T, some old farm implements, and a old Colt 1911.
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2571 wrote:
Pete44ru wrote:
2571 wrote:" the average age of the participants is over 50."

I'd guess more likely >70

HEY ! ! - I represent that ! . ;)


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But, do you own more guns than you are years old?

I did, for a loooong time, but sold most to finance my early retirement by using them to pay off ALL my outstanding debt.


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quote: "But, do you own more guns than you are years old?"


I could say no I dont, .....if I was Methuzalah
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Shoot a Glock and you will never go back. :wink:
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[quote++++++++++++++, Much prefer the S&W M&P.[/quote]

Me too, that's what I use for CC, 40c.
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J Miller wrote:Gl@#*s are like Chevys. All over the place doing their job and no body notices. Nothing to talk about. Ho Hum :twisted:


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J Miller wrote:Gl@#*s are like Chevys. All over the place doing their job and no body notices. Nothing to talk about. Ho Hum :twisted:


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Chuck 100 yd wrote:
jnyork wrote:What's a glock?
+1
+2.

I have 6 1911s, and 1 Combat Commander. Each tuned to reliably feed my ammo choices; with better than merely good, quality magazines. 99% of all 1911 feed issues are magazines and bullet shape. The others are recoil springs or other "enhancements" that are ill-considered.
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BlaineG wrote:
J Miller wrote:Gl@#*s are like Chevys. All over the place doing their job and no body notices. Nothing to talk about. Ho Hum :twisted:


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I could probably get used to one if I had too. Springfield XD sight picture and grip just work better for me.
I sure miss my 1911, though. Should of never sold it off, darn it.
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Griff wrote:
Chuck 100 yd wrote:
jnyork wrote:What's a glock?
+1
+2.

I have 6 1911s, and 1 Combat Commander. Each tuned to reliably feed my ammo choices; with better than merely good, quality magazines. 99% of all 1911 feed issues are magazines and bullet shape. The others are recoil springs or other "enhancements" that are ill-considered.
Of course the Glock folks would say, they opened up the box, zero tuning, factory mags, and their stock gun feed reliably from the first shot :)
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I guess Glocks have their place and after all, they did start a "revolution". I worked with a feller that was much more knowledgeable than me on semi-auto handguns and this opinion is that Glocks were designed as "throw away" military side arms. I dunno, I've only shot 1, in 45 ACP, and wasn't impressed at all...
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mikld wrote:I guess Glocks have their place and after all, they did start a "revolution". I worked with a feller that was much more knowledgeable than me on semi-auto handguns and this opinion is that Glocks were designed as "throw away" military side arms. I dunno, I've only shot 1, in 45 ACP, and wasn't impressed at all...

Throw away? I doubt there is a more durable semi auto pistol ever built.
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JB wrote:
Griff wrote:
Chuck 100 yd wrote:
jnyork wrote:What's a glock?
+1
+2.

I have 6 1911s, and 1 Combat Commander. Each tuned to reliably feed my ammo choices; with better than merely good, quality magazines. 99% of all 1911 feed issues are magazines and bullet shape. The others are recoil springs or other "enhancements" that are ill-considered.
Of course the Glock folks would say, they opened up the box, zero tuning, factory mags, and their stock gun feed reliably from the first shot :)
yep, and my Sig 220 and HK etc all did the same.
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The only problem I ever had with the G36 was the Blazer Aluminum would stovepipe every couple mags. Brass of any brand/bullet has been 100% with the old G36, and the current G30S......
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JB wrote:
Griff wrote:
Chuck 100 yd wrote:
jnyork wrote:What's a glock?
+1
+2.

I have 6 1911s, and 1 Combat Commander. Each tuned to reliably feed my ammo choices; with better than merely good, quality magazines. 99% of all 1911 feed issues are magazines and bullet shape. The others are recoil springs or other "enhancements" that are ill-considered.
Of course the Glock folks would say, they opened up the box, zero tuning, factory mags, and their stock gun feed reliably from the first shot :)
Every Glock I've ever owned did exactly that, straight from box to firing, no lube or anything, and several mag dumps in a row with zero failures.
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JB wrote:
Griff wrote:
Chuck 100 yd wrote:
jnyork wrote:What's a glock?
+1
+2.

I have 6 1911s, and 1 Combat Commander. Each tuned to reliably feed my ammo choices; with better than merely good, quality magazines. 99% of all 1911 feed issues are magazines and bullet shape. The others are recoil springs or other "enhancements" that are ill-considered.
Of course the Glock folks would say, they opened up the box, zero tuning, factory mags, and their stock gun feed reliably from the first shot :)
Yep! That's the whole truth. That's why Glocks sell like they do.Why knock a reasonably priced product that performs better than a $4K custom job that doesn't measure up?
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And you don't have to replace springs, do any tuning and just use the stock magazines. Not bad for a $450.oo handgun.
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tman wrote:And you don't have to replace springs, do any tuning and just use the stock magazines. Not bad for a $450.oo handgun.

Bingo. It's the shovel of the pistol world. My Gen 3 Glock 34 is a workhorse. Never fails to go bang and hasn't jammed yet. Sure, it's not as sexy or glamorous as a Colt SAA, but sometimes I just want something to work all the time, everytime, no questions asked.
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Wow, I start a thread and say no one mentions Glocks and it turns into a Glock thread. I love the way threads drift here, and no one gets bend and cries to a moderator. Yep, I like it here.

And since we are talking about Glocks, I bought my first one as a protest to a size law by L.A.City. I bought the second one because the state didn't want me to have it. They keep telling me I can't have things and I'm gonna need a new safe. :mrgreen:
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[quote="jeepnik"]Wow, I start a thread and say no one mentions Glocks and it turns into a Glock thread. I love the way threads drift here, and no one gets bend and cries to a moderator. Yep, I like it here.

And since we are talking about Glocks, I bought my first one as a protest to a size law by L.A.City. I bought the second one because the state didn't want me to have it. They keep telling me I can't have things and I'm gonna need a new safe. :mrgreen:[/quo

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The thread didn't drift. It stayed right on topic. ..

I currently own 6 Glocks, 17, 26, 30S, 21, 42, and 43. Love them all. They function exactly alike and I can transition from one to the other with ease.

I also own a 1911 and have had Sig (German for "boat anchor") and a few M&Ps. I really like the M&Ps, with the exception of the trigger. If a Glock had and M&P grip or an M&P had a crisper trigger, I'd own some more of them again. In the past, holster selection was a detriment to the carrying of an M&P. Maybe not now?

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At least you Glock guys are using 'em. Just don't say I have to have one. If you have a 1911 that doesn't work, send it to me.
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The Colt 1911's are great guns. I own 2 of them and don't plan on letting them go. Glocks are an improvement in defensive handguns over the 1911, same as the 1911 was an improvement over the Colt 1873. No bashing, it's evolution. :wink:
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I have 3 Glocks - 2 are 10mm's and i consider them to be specialty hunting sidearms, -- also have a .380 which is as accurate as my much nicer looking Sig 238 380 (the baby 1911)

Not much to talk about 'em , - they work well, are accurate enough and are uglier than a fictional mother in law -----

Im a 10mm fan more than a Glock fan and for a while - Glock was the only game in town - the Colt Delta was reportedly finicky with full boost loads and it was tough to find a secondhand Smith 1006
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That said- the Glocks arent going anywhere even though i have a new fair-haired son - 15 rounds of 10mm is cold comfort stuffed between the mattress and box springs on my side of the bed at night (and the Sig is single stack with 8 rounds on tap in comparison)
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Yep the Glock really shines in 10mm. It's hard to argue with 15+1 rounds of 750 fpe
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I have Glocks and discuss them on local sites. Who else would appreciate a WWII manufactured Winchester 94 "flatband"? I rest my case! LOL

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I have a Gen. 4 Glock 40 -- the six-inch barreled 10mm with slide milled to accept a red dot. I haven't mounted the Burris Fastfire III yet, but hope to soon. Also bought an Accurate Mold to cast a 200-grain flat point -- and a Lone Wolf drop in barrel to handle cast. Should make a good hunting rig.
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jeepnik wrote:Besides the stellar conduct and knowledge of the folks here, no one ever mentions Glocks.

Now don't get me wrong, I own a couple. But there are some forums where you'd think the only handgun ever made was a Glock. And heaven forbid you mention a single action revolver, much less for defense.

Of course, I strongly suspect the average age of the participants is over 50. That likely accounts for the general politeness and respect.
I have to question why the consensus seems to be that everyone has to justify why they own a Glock, and yet doesn't feel any need to defend the decision to carry a Single Action revolver for defense. Or am I the only one here that's carried a SAA as a SD gun.
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I have to question why the consensus seems to be that everyone has to justify why they own a Glock, and yet doesn't feel any need to defend the decision to carry a Single Action revolver for defense. Or am I the only one here that's carried a SAA as a SD gun.
Just curious....Do you open carry the SAA, or conceal it? And, where? Texas just recently legalized open carry.
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BlaineG wrote:
I have to question why the consensus seems to be that everyone has to justify why they own a Glock, and yet doesn't feel any need to defend the decision to carry a Single Action revolver for defense. Or am I the only one here that's carried a SAA as a SD gun.
Just curious....Do you open carry the SAA, or conceal it? And, where? Texas just recently legalized open carry.
With a badge open carry was, and still is authorized... :P Although my badge now doesn't authorized such, but my HL does.
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Re: What I like about this forum

Post by tman »

Griff wrote:
jeepnik wrote:Besides the stellar conduct and knowledge of the folks here, no one ever mentions Glocks.

Now don't get me wrong, I own a couple. But there are some forums where you'd think the only handgun ever made was a Glock. And heaven forbid you mention a single action revolver, much less for defense.

Of course, I strongly suspect the average age of the participants is over 50. That likely accounts for the general politeness and respect.
I have to question why the consensus seems to be that everyone has to justify why they own a Glock, and yet doesn't feel any need to defend the decision to carry a Single Action revolver for defense. Or am I the only one here that's carried a SAA as a SD gun.
Glocks work EVERY TIME. You don't need to modify them, throw 1/3 of the gun away and send it off to a Smith to get it to work right. And sweat magazines and bullet shapes. That's it. That's why people buy $500.00 Glocks when the $ 3k 1911's after several trips to the Smith, still don't work right. The 1873 Colt's will protect and defend you. But, the Glock is the latest and bestest on the evoultinary scale. You don't see the World's military going back to Trapdoor 45-70 and Colt Single action revolvers.
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