Glock-Stick with it?

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I've been shooting for several years now and have practiced with and/or carried many different guns, mainly Sigs. I've shot a few different XD's, HK's, Ruger SR's, CZ's and a few 1911's. I currently carry a Sig 229 9mm and have for a while. I am non-LEO so issue is not relevent. I have however never owned nor fired a Glock so I thought I'd try one. I traded a CZ for a Glock 22 recently. I have fired only about 150 rds through it so far and it has functioned flawlessly. I don't know if I'll be able to get around the grip angle. It doesn't seem natural to me. My question is should I keep shooting it and hope that it grows on me or have I shot it enough to know I'm not going to like it and trade it for something I know I'll like? I don't have a problem with muzzle flip or anything else except the grip angle. It seems to be a great gun otherwise. Thanks in advance for all the help.
 
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Depending on who you talk to, 150 rounds is barely giving a wink to the woman at the end of the bar, much less getting married with kids.

Shoot it more, if you want.

Or, sell it.

I consider grip angle to be kind of an internet meme more than a real-world thing. You either adapt to the tool, or you get a different tool. That's up to you.
 
I don't know if I'll be able to get around the grip angle.
It doesn't seem natural to me.
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That's a good reason to sell it and stick with something you like better.
Why waste time and money on something you already know doesn't fit?
 
That's what I was thinking Snyper I just wanted to be sure I'm being fair to the Glock and give myself time to adapt but I don't want to waste time and money if I already know I don't like it. I just don't know if it's something I'll adapt to. I see so many people swear by them and I want to like it.
 
You've already got it, I would give it a little more time to be sure. Otherwise you will always be wondering if you gave up too soon.
 
I don't know if I'll be able to get around the grip angle.
It doesn't seem natural to me.
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That's a good reason to sell it and stick with something you like better.
Why waste time and money on something you already know doesn't fit?
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Exactly. You can train yourself to adjust to a lot of things. But wouldn't it make more sense to just find something that doesn't require that much work? Shooting guns should be fun, why turn it into a chore that you have pay for?
 
Every single LE agency that I know of saw their shooting scores improve when they changed to Glocks. Often dramatically. The older more experienced officers had more trouble and took longer to adapt. Our local PD made the change in 1994, many of those experienced officers struggled at first, but today most are retired and would not go back to anything else.. New shooters pick up Glocks and shoot them better than all others. The Glock grip angle is actually the more natural style and easier to learn. If you've been using different style grips it will take you longer to un-learn them. Stick with it, you'll eventually give up on everything else.
 
You should try a 23 or 19. They have a different feel from the full size models and point much better. Better for carry too IMO.
 
As one who has a variety of handgun makes and styles, and learns to "adapt" to shooting all of them, I will say that for something I am going to carry for self defense I stick with the ones that take no, or very little time to adapt to.
The others all become range toys, and remain in my collection for that purpose. But if your only need is for a SD weapon, stick with what feels best to you.
 
My question is should I keep shooting it and hope that it grows on me or have I shot it enough to know I'm not going to like it and trade it for something I know I'll like? I don't have a problem with muzzle flip or anything else except the grip angle. It seems to be a great gun otherwise. Thanks in advance for all the help.
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I'd say give it what you think is a fair chance then decide. If it isn't for you, move on and shoot what you like without reservations...no sense trying to make yourself fit any certain handgun when we have so many good choices these days.
 
I recently got my first glock--a 20sf. The more I fire it--the less reason I see to fire other semi-autos. The more I use it--the more appreciate the design--ugly as it may be-- they shoot well, and are reliable. stick it out and see if you find the sweet spot.
 
I suspect you expect too much in the way of having a gun "feel natural" in your hand. Consider that for several hundred years our military has expected all solders to adapt, adjust and master the gun they are issued with some apparent success. It did not matter if a person were left handed...they expected the recruit to adapt by reaching over the top and cycling the bolt with the left hand, or shoot right handed. Length of pulls was a static standard, no matter the recruit's arm length. The military's attitude was that practice would negate any minor variance like left-handedness.
As eluded to by at least one previous poster, of course a new gun will not feel natural, but after 5,000 to 10,000 rounds, it will feel so natural, it will be like the gun is one of your own fingers.
 
I consider grip angle to be kind of an internet meme more than a real-world thing.
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It is, but trying to convince some of that, can be a challenge.

Put the others aside for a few months, and only shoot the Glock, and the others will be "off" (for a mag or two), the next time you shoot them.

I shoot Glocks, SIG's, 1911's, HP's, revolvers of one type or another, etc., all on a regular basis, and have no troubles shooting whatever is in my hand at the moment. I do have a god bit of time in with all of them though, so they really arent "unfamiliar" or "odd". They just are what they are.

The plus side of spending the time, and putting in the little effort required is, you will benefit greatly, and will be much more well rounded. This applies as much to triggers, as it does to grip angles.
 
of course a new gun will not feel natural, but after 5,000 to 10,000 rounds, it will feel so natural, it will be like the gun is one of your own fingers.
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Not so. I picked up an EAA Witness in 10mm. From the first time I held it, it felt "natural" (I'm glad you guys understand what I mean, my wife sure doesn't).

And as for using that round count for an adjustment period, c'mon...if you poked yourself in the eye that many times it would feel...not as uncomfortable as the first time but you get the idea.
 
If I couldn't have 1911's I would defiantly carry a Glock, I seem to be able to shoot them all very nicely. Use it a lot, it will grow on you.
 
Dump it. Glocks are not for everyone. Same goes for those who can't get past the lack of an active safety. Why fight the system that is anathema to your experiences. You will never feel confident or competent in its use.
 
I like my Glocks, but given what you described... I'd sell it and find something else. I feel the same way about CZs - a lot of folks like them, and there's no denying that they make a fine pistol, but they do NOT feel natural in my hands. I won't trash them, but I won't own any of them either.
 
I hated Glock's for years, hated the grip angle, but I picked up a 17 a couple months ago and it is quickly becoming my favorite handgun. After a few range trips the gun now points naturally for me and I find myself shooting it better than just about any other pistol I have shot.
 
Dump it, too many other options out there that you may like far better.

New shooters pick up Glocks and shoot them better than all others. The Glock grip angle is actually the more natural style and easier to learn.
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I don't buy it. I've seen far more new shooters shoot my Walter PPQ better than a Glock 19. Some seem to shoot my Steyr L9-A1, Sig 226 or HK P-30 the best. Even then I'd say the PPQ is liked/shot better that all the others combined. Since I'm not a fanboy of any brand, I'm not about to proclaim any one brand/model is the best for any shooter regardless of experience or ability. Some hate the grip angle of the Glock it's a fact. If it were the best for everyone, then all manufactures would use the same angle. Not a biggie and the reason there are a lot of brands and models to choose from.
 
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