WHICH GLOCK SHOULD I GET??
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Belgian Bad A$$
Tired of being ignored, living the single life!
I have a 17c, a 34 and a 22. Of the 3, i prefer the 34. Dont ask me why but i feel really accurate with it. Like others have said, it's going to depend on your intended use. But either way, hard to beat a glock in my opinion.
AOW162435
Active Member
I have two Gen3 21sf models, a 43, and a Gen3 17 that's currently enjoying a 7-day government-mandated vacation on my FFL's shelf. I own other items as well, but there's something about the simple & robust construction of Glocks that appeals to me.
I love breaking my guns down and cleaning them after exercising them. Almost as much as making them go bang.
Andreas
I love breaking my guns down and cleaning them after exercising them. Almost as much as making them go bang.
Andreas
kaliroger
Active Member
THANKS FOR ALL THE ADVICE!!
My choice was limited due to almost everything else being sold out!! So I had to pick between a used Gen 4 or Gen 5 Glock 19. I went for the Gen 5. Waiting for my 7 day which started on Apr 3. Incidentally, based on my prior purchase between Feb 15 and April 3 there were 15768 applications in MD!!!
As far as I know the Gen 4 Glock is still available if anyone here is interested, it come with 1- 10 rd mag and case.
THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL THE ADVICE, AT THE END THE MARKET MADE THE DECISION FOR ME, I WAS SPLIT Between a 17, 19, or a 21....
My choice was limited due to almost everything else being sold out!! So I had to pick between a used Gen 4 or Gen 5 Glock 19. I went for the Gen 5. Waiting for my 7 day which started on Apr 3. Incidentally, based on my prior purchase between Feb 15 and April 3 there were 15768 applications in MD!!!
As far as I know the Gen 4 Glock is still available if anyone here is interested, it come with 1- 10 rd mag and case.
THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL THE ADVICE, AT THE END THE MARKET MADE THE DECISION FOR ME, I WAS SPLIT Between a 17, 19, or a 21....
Eye hart 762
Member
- Apr 8, 2019
- 59
Can’t go wrong with a 19 in any gen. If I didn’t have enough 9mm’s I would get a 19 to go along with my 17.
JRazgaitis
Member
Glock 19
Any Glock is a good Glock. They are known worldwide for durability, consistency, and ease of use and maintenance. I have a G17 3rd Gen and a G26 3rd gen (use G17 mags exclusively in both with the mag sleeve on the G26).
Edward78
Active Member
You made a good choice with the Gen 5, definitely by far the best generation Glocks made. I’m a G17 guy but 19’s are great when they don’t have the finger grooves like you got. Plus gen 4’s have horrible triggers.
Falkus
Dating Scarlett Johansson
I like finger grooves on my glocks, so I go with Gen3.
Start with a Hi Point then work your way up
Vile Shadow
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- Feb 28, 2013
- 28,953
34 MOS
After shooting a 19 for several months including today, I'll say the 17 is better for me. I have a medium sized hand.
I did an informal trial with 5 people over the past few range trips ending with my conclusion today (after the 6 week hiatus).
Only 1 person (smaller hands) chose the 19 over the 17.
I did an informal trial with 5 people over the past few range trips ending with my conclusion today (after the 6 week hiatus).
Only 1 person (smaller hands) chose the 19 over the 17.
I’ll admit I’ve only shot a 19 once. I’ve got medium sized hands for someone 6’1”. So probably a little above medium for all guys.
But a 17 and even a 21 fits my hands nicely. A 19 doesn’t fit as well. It isn’t uncomfortable, but a 17 is a nicer fit. I wouldn’t hesitate to have a 19 for a “full size” carry gun. But if picking a first Glock, the 17 is the one I’d pick (it is the one I picked).
I think I am still in denial that I am a Glock guy. I really like 1911s more. Yet I don’t own one. I do own a 17, a 21, an P80-17 and an P80-19 (the later still a block of plastic). Hankering for a 20L lone wolf slide for my G21 and a 6” 10mm barrel. And a G34 or 17L slide for my 17.
I’ve got a sickness.
nerfherder
Active Member
You're not alone. My 17 just fits in my hand better than my 19.
For me, the no finger grooves of Gen5 was a game changer. My wife's Gen3 19 just always felt like it was falling out of my hand. I could shoot it to save my life, but I certainly wasn't comfortable or confident. A 17 obviously still fits my big hands better, but my Gen5 19 doesn't give me any of the uncertainty that her Gen3 does.
That would be my next Glock
