Glock ugly?

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goat

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I don't mean to go against the tide but I always thought Glocks were very handsome guns.They are plain looking but that just adds to the appeal.I will own one when the "boss" says I can.
 
They get better looking everytime you shoot them.

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They're FUGLY in a good way. Kinda the way big black boots are ugly, or an F-4 Phantom is ugly. Functional ugly. (Whaddya mean the "f" stands for something else?) :D
 
GLOCKS ARE FRIGGIN UGLY!
So what? Yes they are terrible looking. Who cares what it looks like. It fires great and is reliable. I for one prefer STEEL with my 1911's but the looks of a gun shouldn't matter as long as it performs.
 
A friend of mine says they're "so ugly they're beautiful." ;)

Anyway, I used to think Glocks were ugly, period, until I shot one. :)
 
I've owned and shot almost every semi-auto pistol there is, from Luger to newer. The fact that I prefer the Colt 1911 is beside the point. My preference in style or color should not determine your choice, near as I can tell.

I happen not to like black plastic nor double-action. So what?

It seems to me that there ain't a nickel's worth of difference between any brand of pistol, if it goes "Bang!" when you want it to, and you can hit with it.

Whatever pistol is most effective for you is the best damned pistol ever made. If you happen to like the looks, call it frosting on the cake...

:), Art
 
The ugliness of the Glock is one of its biggest assets, IMHO. I transitioned from a SIG to Glocks, and the Glock does not need to be babied like the SIG (wiping off prints, avoiding scratches on the pretty gun etc.) With a Glock, you don't care whether it gets scuffed up, and they are so brutally tough that they never get scratched anyway. Carrying and using a "pretty" gun like a SIG makes you more conscious of the looks, and oftentimes you won't carry it the way you should because of concern for its appearance. The boxy Glock is completely utilitarian, and that is a big plus since it removes that concern for optics. You won't even notice scratches on the polymer frame, and you'd need a chisel and hammer to dent the Tenifer finish on the slide.

I for one like the looks of the Glock, but I've always been partial to sparse and boxy looks. Its simplicity and complete disregard for optical appeal makes it beautiful...like a Humvee, an Abrams or an Apache.

[This message has been edited by lendringser (edited March 24, 2000).]
 
Guns such as my beretta 92FS and some 1911s are "pretty"

glocks and other guns such as sigs are good looking....they are very functional and in glocks case to the extreem designed to work and that may sacrefice some good looks but who really cares.....besides as i said i don't think glocks in any way are bad looking. i think there are many other guns that are much worse looking such as ruger pistols (just IMHO)
 
goat- your question got me thinking, so I went to Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary and looked up "ugly", sure enough, there was a picture of a Glock. Figuring that it was an old dictionary, I went to the new Microsoft Encarta and typed in "ugly", there was a picture of two Glocks.
 
Glock...Pretty is as pretty does. Glock is downright gorgeous. Whats pretty: rust resistance, durability, simplicity, longevity, accuracy, high capacity, value for the dollar, over 65 percent of the cops in this country can't be wrong. Like I said Glock equals gorgeous. :)
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I just have on thing to say... "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder". Especially, when its staring down a robber it looks great.

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Don't own a Glock, don't care much for plastic guns, but I don't think they're ugly at all. Hi-point, Lorcin, now those are ugly. And at least Glock's work.
 
Personally I think that the glock is a gun that has what is neccisary and nothing else. The only reason I like HK's better is I like the exposed hammer. It comes down to personal choice, and I like'em :)
 
All guns are ugly and dangerous and y'all should be ashamed to own them or discuss them like they are adjuncts to your penises. I think we should ban them and seize them from all of you!!!

Just jokin' guys...Glocks probably are ugly in the overall scheme of guns, but since I own eight of them and they work so well, I think they are great! Now if they just made a car and a lawnmower and a.....

Wayne Dobbs
Richardson, TX PD
 
Hi Wayne:

Remember me - I was the guy at LFI-1 with SDSI who had the busted wrist. I had to switch hands to rack. You are an excellent instructor.

You should see Wayne shoot - awesome.

Glenn
 
I wonder if Glock would ever come out with a "pretty" version of their guns. :cool: A nice rounded and highly styled slide with a fancy special grip, all with the exact same internal workings. :D You would think they'd make a mint. The glock faithful would be :mad: and run out and buy up all the old style guns, and the people who didn't like the old style would try the new style. :D Glock could switch back to the old style once the supply had dropped down, and the fancy style would become intant collectors items. :p

Just a thought, got too much time on my hands since I don't yet have my Glock 23. :( :)
(I also love the smilies)
Kiffster
 
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