Help me pick a Glock...

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Jackyl

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Well, the Sig deal fell through as well, so I went to my FFL today...here's what I decided to choose between:

- Kahr 9

- Springfield X-treme Duty 9mm

- Glock in any flavor.

I think for price and size reasons, I've chosen a Glock. Now, do I want compensated, or non-compensated, and do I want the 9mm, .40, or .45? They all come with (2) 10 rd. mags., and are between $519, and $569.

23c fixed site= $549.95

19c fixed site= $559.95

22 fixed site = $519.95

21 adj. site = $569.95

Mainly for shooting range / sport, and home defense, and will seldom carry in the truck non-consealed. Any suggestions? Any words of wisedom for a new Glock owner? Thanks!!!

-AR
 
If CCW is not an issue, then get the G-21. But, make sure
it fits your hand's; as this is a LARGE weapon.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, Life Member N.R.A.
 
Nope... : (

CCW is not allowed here in MO. :( ...but I do have a replica 17 that fits me PERFECTLY. I want that, or smaller.

-AR
 
Well...

It looks like I've narrowed it down to the 19c, the 23c, and the 30c, which they didn't have. Not sure of the 30 though, as it's the largest caliber of the three, yet has the shortest barrel. More than likely settle for the 23c. It's a .40 and it's $10 less than the 9mm.

-AR
 
If it's for the range look at the 34. The 34 is a little more money and worth it and you can shoot more 9mm than .40 for the same money.
And there is no 30C!
 
Alright...

It's between the 23c and the 32c now. That's .40 vs. .357 mag.

My uncle can reload .357 mag.

-AR
 
Jackyl,
I'm assuming that it is just a typo, so you can disregard this portion of my post if it was, but the Glock 31,32, and 33 and all chambered for .357 SIG not .357 mag. There is a difference between the two and I just didn't want there to be any confusion on the issue.

Back to the two guns themselves I personally like the .357. It is a necked down .40 casing to .355 I believe. I have the G33 which is the compact and I love it. Cor-Bon ammo rates the .357 SIG round as a 125gr Jacketed Hollow Point which has a velocity of 1425fps and delivers 564ft/lbs of energy. With Cor-Bon .40 ammo you get a slightly larger bullet, 135 grains, but slightly less speed out of the round, 1325fps, and slightly less energy, 526/lbs. It is really a toss up. There aren't a lot of agencies carrying the .357 SIG round as of yet, but it is slowly proving itself on the streets.

Another thing to note, is that if this weapon will possibly be used as a home defense weapon I would advise against getting a compensated model. If the weapon is drawn in tight against the chest for retention, as if often the case in CQB, and you fire a round you will be hit in the face with hot gases which even Glock will say can disorient you, cause you pain from burns or even blind you. This would be a very bad thing in the middle of a gun fight. If you use the gun solely for target practice/ or competitions then the "C" model would be great, helping you to get faster follow up shots, etc.

Just my .02
 
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GOOD POINT!!! I hadn't considered that. I was a little confused about the mag / SIG thing, but I got it figured out now. Thanks. So, which packs more punch, the .40 or the .357 SIG? I'll probably get the .40. The .45 had a much bulkier grip, and a longer barrel. I also don't know if I want a compensated barrel or not now. ;)

-AR
 
Jackyl,
This goes back to the age old debate of weight v. speed. Heavier bullets travel slower but hit harder. Faster bullets have penetration abilities the big boys don't. Larger caliber weapons typically have fewer round capacity then smaller calibers, however, .40 and .357 SIG are virtual identical. It isn't really so much apples and oranges as it is red apples and green apples, you know? So it will come down to personal preference. You might do some research on here or at the Stopping Power Forums regarding each round.

You are correct in that the frames are different between the .40's and .45's. The G20 and 21 are the largest Glock makes. If I had to rank my favorite Glocks in descending order it would be the 20, 21 and 31, so that's 10mm, .45 and .357 SIG. I'd bet my life on any of those.
 
Jackyl:

I assume you are REALLY sure you want the compensated Glock. A lot of folks (including me) have changed their minds after owning one - and then bought a new non compensated barrel.

You might do a search on Glock Talk (www.glocktalk.com) before you make a purchase. I think you'll see a lot of the pros and cons of the "C" version (mostly cons) at GT.

Dawg23
 
You can't go wrong with the .40S&W cartridge or the venerable 9mm. However, I would suggest you rent out a 19 and a 23 (or whatever else you may be thinking about buying) and shoot them. This, more than anything else, will give you a good idea of what is comfortable for you.
If your pistol isn't dedicated to range shooting only, I would stay away from the compensated models.
My two cents' worth. Good luck.
 
Go with a G20,you wont look back
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They weren't on your narrowed down list but...

I'd reccommend the Glock 20 if hunting was a major use. :) But the more I hear about the .357 Sig, the more I like it. Except for my G20, I prefer how the compact Glocks handle so for the uses you have listed I'd go with the Glock 32. (non-compensated).
:cool:
 
Get a G35

If you're not ccw'ing and you want a grip of the 17 or smaller - that's the "practical/tactical" in .40. If you want the most versatile handgun on earth, get a G29, xtra 5.5" bar-sto bbl, and several pre-ban full caps, and mag shrouds for them. But the grip is larger than the 9s/40s.
 
Jackyl: If you're going to get a Glock, you might as well go for the Kahr. It looks just like a Glock, but is more solidly built. It is also technically more advanced, and more compact than even the smallest of Glocks. Thus, it makes for a better concealed weapon. The only drawback is that it doesn't hold as many rounds as most owners would like; but that's one of the trade-offs in deep concealment.

I own both. I love both. Why don't you? :)
 
G-26 more accurate than the full size in my hands, able to carry concealed later if needed. Forget the compensated models, they are a liability you dont need in a ccw situation. you already have enough to be concerned about without worrying about where the ports are pointed.;)
 
My favorite Glock (and the only one I own) is the 23. Perfect size for concealed carry, and big enough for comfortable range use. I like it better than the 19 because you're going with a bigger cartridge and only giving up 2 rounds with hi-caps (no rounds without). Granted the 19 is cheaper to shoot and recoils less, though. I don't have much experience with the compensated versions, though, so I can't advise on that.

The one thing I will advise on is that your prices seem high. I recall seeing new Glocks in the mid-400 range at local shows.
 
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