Kentucky Rifle
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I was wondering how many of us have gone all the way up to a large frame Glock, such as a G17 or G22? And also if you're happy with your purchase?
Thanks,
KR
Thanks,
KR
Large Frame Glocks??
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shooter.45
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My first gun was a Glock 21. I got tired of the huge grip and overal blocky feel of the pistol. I bought a couple USP's, and recently I decided that I wanted another Glock. I wanted a .45, but I was weary of the width of any Glock in that caliber.
I decided to try out the Glock 30, though. It's a wide pistol, but I loved it immediately and now I own one. I like it much better than my old 21, it feels natural in my hand. I'm not sure why, though...I think the width of the grip is exactly the same as the 21. I shot the Glock 21 well, I just didn't feel comfortable with it.
I decided to try out the Glock 30, though. It's a wide pistol, but I loved it immediately and now I own one. I like it much better than my old 21, it feels natural in my hand. I'm not sure why, though...I think the width of the grip is exactly the same as the 21. I shot the Glock 21 well, I just didn't feel comfortable with it.
"Large Frame" Glocks...
... When I hear that reference, I'm thinking G-20/G-21, not G-17/G-22, although probably they're all what you'd call "full-size" Glocks.
As those who own them know, the G20/G-21 are reasonably light for their heft, at least as compared to the "full-size" all-steel pistols in the same calibers (e.g., a 5" 1911 or Delta, a S&W 4506 or 1006).
Surprisingly, the G-20, while a handful, isn't that hard to conceal with the right rig and clothing, except in the very hot summer time. And lately I've been thinking about acquiring something in the subcompact class for that role, like the G-30 or G-29, especially suited for those days when even your eyelids are sweating.
... When I hear that reference, I'm thinking G-20/G-21, not G-17/G-22, although probably they're all what you'd call "full-size" Glocks.
As those who own them know, the G20/G-21 are reasonably light for their heft, at least as compared to the "full-size" all-steel pistols in the same calibers (e.g., a 5" 1911 or Delta, a S&W 4506 or 1006).
Surprisingly, the G-20, while a handful, isn't that hard to conceal with the right rig and clothing, except in the very hot summer time. And lately I've been thinking about acquiring something in the subcompact class for that role, like the G-30 or G-29, especially suited for those days when even your eyelids are sweating.
johnwill
Does Glock make a 50cal? If so I will trade in my G20 for one! In all honesty I also have a G19 that is a keeper. At the risk of starting a cal war let me say that comparing my G20 to my G21 I see no advantage in the G21. G20 accuracy is better. G20 recoil is about the same. Reliability is the same. Ammo costs from Georgia Arms for range ammo = 45acp=$210. per thousand rds(fmj). 10mm=$180. per thousand rds(fmj). Cat#2000-1. IMO 10mm is a better carry cal in the same size gun. I am reading a lot about the new Taurus Tracker in 45acp. What advantage would a 5 shot 45acp Tracker have over a 7 shot 357mag Tracker? Accuracy? Ammo cost? Knock down power? Just a different cal for someone who already has a 357 Tracker? Another gun in 45acp for the person who collects 45acp pistols? no! no! no! yes! yes! 
Does Glock make a 50cal? If so I will trade in my G20 for one!
In all honesty I also have a G19 that is a keeper. At the risk of starting a cal war let me say that comparing my G20 to my G21 I see no advantage in the G21. G20 accuracy is better. G20 recoil is about the same. Reliability is the same. Ammo costs from Georgia Arms for range ammo = 45acp=$210. per thousand rds(fmj). 10mm=$180. per thousand rds(fmj). Cat#2000-1. IMO 10mm is a better carry cal in the same size gun. I am reading a lot about the new Taurus Tracker in 45acp. What advantage would a 5 shot 45acp Tracker have over a 7 shot 357mag Tracker? Accuracy? Ammo cost? Knock down power? Just a different cal for someone who already has a 357 Tracker? Another gun in 45acp for the person who collects 45acp pistols? no! no! no! yes! yes! Blue Duck357
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As to the topic of going to fullsize, yep I'm in that mix. I have a G-19 which "almost" fits my hand but the 17 feels much better. Kept the 19 but the 17 clearly gets more shells through it.
I have a glock 22 I bought simply because it was a good deal on a refurbished glock with those lovely 15 round mags included. 
I may not shoot it much but I also have no interest in selling it.
I also have a glock 20 and 29, both recent aquisitions early this year. My favorites right now.
I have 19,26,36, and maybe one or two more wandering around and like them all. I can conceal the 20, so I can conceal any of them.
But if ohio gets a brain I will stay with the 29, I can shoot it well without any pinky adaptors as I have small hands and it reloads with 15 round mags.
I do tend to keep the full size non-neutered mags around for my smaller glocks.
I may not shoot it much but I also have no interest in selling it.I also have a glock 20 and 29, both recent aquisitions early this year. My favorites right now.
I have 19,26,36, and maybe one or two more wandering around and like them all. I can conceal the 20, so I can conceal any of them.
But if ohio gets a brain I will stay with the 29, I can shoot it well without any pinky adaptors as I have small hands and it reloads with 15 round mags.
I do tend to keep the full size non-neutered mags around for my smaller glocks.
I just got a G20..
takes some getting used to for several reasons...
the trigger is "different"...I'm used to a 1911. Longer pull and then the "break".
The grip is large, but my wife has small hands and says it's fine
Once you get acquainted with the operation, it's plenty accurate.
If you're not comfortable with the "no manual safety", it's something that's also different.
the 10 has lots of power but suprisingly mild recoil
takes some getting used to for several reasons...
the trigger is "different"...I'm used to a 1911. Longer pull and then the "break".
The grip is large, but my wife has small hands and says it's fine
Once you get acquainted with the operation, it's plenty accurate.
If you're not comfortable with the "no manual safety", it's something that's also different.
the 10 has lots of power but suprisingly mild recoil
Alex Johnson
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I bought the G22 a few months ago for IDPA shooting, I was basically a 1911 shooter before, but I wanted a stock pistol and the G22 qualified for that role. Actually I found that I like the G22 so much I bought a used G27 shortly thereafter that would replace my Kimber Ultra Carry for defensive use. Both the Glocks and the Kimber are excellent pistols, however, I would probably have to say that the Glocks are better (in most instances) for defense than the 1911's that I love so much. The Glocks trigger that I at one time hated, seems more practical to me now for a defensive role whereas the 3.5 lb pull on my Kimber now seems a bit too light for comfort.