Rich, so you're into commodities. Oy!
I'm retired at 41, partially due to that market but...Oy!
That is definitely high $$ for the Glock.
I shoot both the .45 Glock and H&K alot.
Try before you buy. Assuming we are staying away from sex appeal and overall name brand lust, (Greg!
) consider the following:
1. Grip diameter and over all "natural point" of each pistol in your hand. Try each one by raising the (empty) pistol with your eyes closed at a predetermined target. Then, open your eyes. Do it several times from a holster level position. Preferably from a holster. Which one, given your natural grip, hand size, etc., aligns onto the target better?
If you are choosing this gun primarily as a carry weapon and strictly as a tool, this test will sort it out pretty quickly. Truly, guns are like shoes. The worst thing to do is buy a shoe and hope your foot molds to the shoe's shape in time.
Keep pulling guns from a holster, until you see which one "drops" into your hand best. It is also possible that neither do. Seriously, the one that passes this test the best, is the one that you will shoot the best at the range and in a panicky gunfight.
Given that both are very fine guns, capable of excellent accuracy, and are durable, all other considerations are secondary for this purpose. For my personal preferences of simplicity and bringing the gun into play quickly, I give a slight edge over to the Glock. No hammer, no decocking lever, or external safety. Just fall back on the good training and discipline you would utilize for a revolver. Right? Crutches are crutches.
I've seen too many skilled pistol folk (civilian and LEO's) fidget with those items in a simulated panic situation. Even a real shooting on video. Something to think about.
Good Luck!
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[This message has been edited by David Wright (edited September 10, 1999).]