Starting to love Glocks

[G.A. Heath]

What I like about Glocks is that I can find any part (except for the frame) online and fix it myself. There is no need to send it off and most parts are inexpensive.

Actually you can get a Glock compatible (upgrade) frame from Lone Wolf.

[74novaman]

Usa1s looking at glocks, I've got an AR lower on the way....


This is it people. The apocalypse is upon us.

[USA1]

Thanks for all the replies everyone. I'm just as shocked as y'all.

Today at the shop I had plenty of time to handle and dry fire all the models. So far I really like the G36 because it's a .45 and being a single stack mag it fits my hand well. The only downside is the 6 round capacity.

The G30 holds more rounds but is much wider and harder for me to grip.

I'm also looking at the 9mm's but I've always been partial to the legendary .45acp

[74novaman]

If you're going to own glocks, you HAVE to get a glock 19. Best compromise between capacity and concealability in their line I think.

[USA1]

If you're going to own glocks, you HAVE to get a glock 19. Best compromise between capacity and concealability in their line I think.

I've been looking hard at that one too. It's definitely near the top of the list.

[OldCannon]

If you're going to own glocks, you HAVE to get a glock 19. Best compromise between capacity and concealability in their line I think.

I recommend a G23 Gen4 over a G19, but this opens up the whole 9mm vs .40S&W thing again. Either one works great. Dimensionally, they're identical. 2 fewer rounds in the G23, but I find that to be a reasonable compromise.

[Excaliber]

If you're going to own glocks, you HAVE to get a glock 19. Best compromise between capacity and concealability in their line I think.

I recommend a G23 Gen4 over a G19, but this opens up the whole 9mm vs .40S&W thing again. Either one works great. Dimensionally, they're identical. 2 fewer rounds in the G23, but I find that to be a reasonable compromise.

You could always get the G23, pick up the 9mm barrel and magazine and have both guns with one frame. Lone Wolf and Storm Lake as well as others make the barrels.

[OldCannon]

If you're going to own glocks, you HAVE to get a glock 19. Best compromise between capacity and concealability in their line I think.

I recommend a G23 Gen4 over a G19, but this opens up the whole 9mm vs .40S&W thing again. Either one works great. Dimensionally, they're identical. 2 fewer rounds in the G23, but I find that to be a reasonable compromise.

You could always get the G23, pick up the 9mm barrel and magazine and have both guns with one frame. Lone Wolf and Storm Lake as well as others make the barrels.

True, but the extractors sit at different angles, and you might have problems. LW does make a conversion barrel, but I don't really recommend it.

[Toorop]

If you're going to own glocks, you HAVE to get a glock 19. Best compromise between capacity and concealability in their line I think.

I agree. The Glock 19 is the perfect combination of size and capacity. It is an excellent gun. It is my current carry gun. I do like carrying Glock 17 magazines as my spare magazines. I do also carry a Glock 26 when I need something smaller then the Glock 19.

Either way get yourself a Glock and you will be happy. The only thing is they tend to multiply.

[Excaliber]

If you're going to own glocks, you HAVE to get a glock 19. Best compromise between capacity and concealability in their line I think.

I recommend a G23 Gen4 over a G19, but this opens up the whole 9mm vs .40S&W thing again. Either one works great. Dimensionally, they're identical. 2 fewer rounds in the G23, but I find that to be a reasonable compromise.

You could always get the G23, pick up the 9mm barrel and magazine and have both guns with one frame. Lone Wolf and Storm Lake as well as others make the barrels.

True, but the extractors sit at different angles, and you might have problems. LW does make a conversion barrel, but I don't really recommend it.

Interesting.

I hadn't heard that before, and I don't have any personal experience with the arrangement.

It would probably be a good idea to do some research with folks who have done it and perhaps contact the barrel maker as well to get more info before trying this option.

The safest and most versatile bet is of course to simply buy both guns.

[A-R]

If you're going to own glocks, you HAVE to get a glock 19. Best compromise between capacity and concealability in their line I think.

I recommend a G23 Gen4 over a G19, but this opens up the whole 9mm vs .40S&W thing again. Either one works great. Dimensionally, they're identical. 2 fewer rounds in the G23, but I find that to be a reasonable compromise.

You could always get the G23, pick up the 9mm barrel and magazine and have both guns with one frame. Lone Wolf and Storm Lake as well as others make the barrels.

True, but the extractors sit at different angles, and you might have problems. LW does make a conversion barrel, but I don't really recommend it.

Interesting.

I hadn't heard that before, and I don't have any personal experience with the arrangement.

It would probably be a good idea to do some research with folks who have done it and perhaps contact the barrel maker as well to get more info before trying this option.

The safest and most versatile bet is of course to simply buy both guns.

lkd is on the mark. I've run Lone Wolf 9mm conversion barrel in a Glock 23 and had two issues that convinced me this set up is only worthwhile for cheaper practice ammo or possibly for some club-level competitive shooting.

1. Point of aim/point of impact changes enough that I was wanting an adjustable rear sight - about a two inch difference at roughly 15 yards.

2. as lkd said, extractor is different, but so is the ejector and the length of the extractor plunger rod end piece. I ended up changing all of these parts out just to see how much better it would run, and at that point it was definitely competition worthy and possibly borderline carry worthy, but then you gotta factor in the total price to convert and the time it would take you to change all those parts each time you convert (swapping glock internals is simple and straightforward, but still does take some time - not as simple as "swap barrel, swap mag, shoot" :

$100-$125 ... 40-9 conversion barrel
$25 ... 9mm magazine (.40/.357 mags will not run 9mm ammo)
$15 ... 9mm extractor
$10 ... 9mm ejector
$5 ... 9mm extractor plunger rod end piece

Now your up to a roughly $175 conversion cost with only one useable magazine ... add a few more and you're well over $200 conversion cost. Still less than a new gun, of course, but without he inherent reliability or lack of hassle of a second complete gun.

[The Annoyed Man]

Hello.

Most of you know I am a fan of the 1911 (that will never change). However, I have started a new job, part-time at a gun store that is an authorized Glock dealer. Part of the job requires me to become very familiar with Glocks and their parts.

One of the first things I had to learn was how to properly and completely strip down a Glock to it's individual components right down to the tiny little springs and rebuild it without any parts left over.

The more I am exposed to this simple yet fascinating firearm, the more I am beginning to appreciate it. I can seriously see myself carrying a Glock soon as my EDC. The only problem is figuring out which one.

P.S. One of the perks of working at a gun store is the ability to open carry. My Kimber is loving it.

You are a great disappointment to me, and I disown you!

[OldCannon]

Hello.

Most of you know I am a fan of the 1911 (that will never change). However, I have started a new job, part-time at a gun store that is an authorized Glock dealer. Part of the job requires me to become very familiar with Glocks and their parts.

One of the first things I had to learn was how to properly and completely strip down a Glock to it's individual components right down to the tiny little springs and rebuild it without any parts left over.

The more I am exposed to this simple yet fascinating firearm, the more I am beginning to appreciate it. I can seriously see myself carrying a Glock soon as my EDC. The only problem is figuring out which one.

P.S. One of the perks of working at a gun store is the ability to open carry. My Kimber is loving it.

You are a great disappointment to me, and I disown you!

Aw, don't be mean, TAM -- open your own gun store

[A-R]

Hello.

Most of you know I am a fan of the 1911 (that will never change). However, I have started a new job, part-time at a gun store that is an authorized Glock dealer. Part of the job requires me to become very familiar with Glocks and their parts.

One of the first things I had to learn was how to properly and completely strip down a Glock to it's individual components right down to the tiny little springs and rebuild it without any parts left over.

The more I am exposed to this simple yet fascinating firearm, the more I am beginning to appreciate it. I can seriously see myself carrying a Glock soon as my EDC. The only problem is figuring out which one.

P.S. One of the perks of working at a gun store is the ability to open carry. My Kimber is loving it.

You are a great disappointment to me, and I disown you!

YOU OWNED ONE FIRST!!!!! community property state and all ...

I would recommend a Glock 19 or 17

My wife has a Glock 19

My wife has a 15 round Glock 19

If I buy it, will my wife have to sell her Glock?