One Glock, which one would it be?

G22 here. Everything about it. I'm a 40 fan to start with (like others as well) but the weight, fit everything in my hand is perfect. Only Glock I own and have owned for the last 8 years. Shoot is pistol on average about 4-5 days a week. Absolutely love it.
 
I have only 1 Glock. Do not plan to get another as I tend to be a hammer fired person and all my other pistols are hammer fired.

Got the G27 because I like 40 S&W (I have two FNH 40s). Got a 357 Sig barrel for the G27 because I also like the 357 Sig (also have 357 Sig barrels for the FNH 40s).

I was looking for a 40 S&W for pocket carry and the G27 kept coming up. I walked into a local dealer and they had one so I purchased it on the spot for a good price.

I like the G27! Shoots very well and is tolerable to pocket carry. 9+1 or 13+1 magazines.
 
I have only 1 Glock. Do not plan to get another as I tend to be a hammer fired person and all my other pistols are hammer fired.

Got the G27 because I like 40 S&W (I have two FNH 40s). Got a 357 Sig barrel for the G27 because I also like the 357 Sig (also have 357 Sig barrels for the FNH 40s).

I was looking for a 40 S&W for pocket carry and the G27 kept coming up. I walked into a local dealer and they had one so I purchased it on the spot for a good price.

I like the G27! Shoots very well and is tolerable to pocket carry. 9+1 or 13+1 magazines.
 
Going on 20 years of gun ownership, I own/have owned exactly zero Glocks. I've thought about the G19, G23, G26 and G27 quite a few times, and I probably will eventually get one. Though, I think my first (and at that time, and for a while, only) Glock is more likely to be the G29 (I'm becoming very interested in 10mm, and the G29 is actually small enough to carry). If I could only have one gun, and I had to pick a Glock, it would be neck and neck between the G19/23 and G26/27. The subcompact can use the compact or full size mag for extra versatility, and the midsize can't be sized down when you need something a little smaller. If I was going to have only one auto caliber, it would likely be 9mm since it is the most versatile. Though, I like .40, so I might go either G23 or G27 (probably 27) with a 9mm conversion barrel.
 
Tough choice... Glock 20.

Edit: Not sarcasm. I've never actually owned a 20. I just figure that if I could only have one Glock it may as well be the most unique full sized option since so many great options exist in similar setups to the 9mm, .40, .357 SIG, and .45 models.
 
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It wasn't a hard choice for me either,
G20 2nd Gen, later replaced by a G20SF.

But, if I had to do it over again?
G40MOS. No Doubt.
Heck, sooner or later I'll be trading the G20SF in on a G40 ;)

Only own ONE Glock...and until S&W makes a 10mm M&P,
that'll hold true.
 
If you're going to limit yourself to one Glock, you need to decide what you plan on using it for the majority of the time.

Concealed carry? G26 or G19.

General range usage, open carry, bedroom gun for home defense? G17 or G34, many deputies around here have started carrying G34's as their duty weapon.

Specific range target shooting or a competition class that allows it? G17L

Obviously any one of them could be used for any purpose if that's all you have.

At the moment I have 2 G17's, a G17L, a G19, 2 G20's, a G21, a G23, and a G26.

One G17(Civilian class), the G17L(Competition class), the G21(Heavy Metal class) and the G26(Sub-Compact class) are used primarily for shooting the various classes at GSSF matches. Guns have to be stock in all these classes, no modifications allowed.

With the same shooter shooting the G26, G17, and G17L with the same ammo on the same course of fire, you'll find that the G26 is slower than the G17 which is slower than the G17L.

However, if I CCW one of the Glocks, it's the G19 about 90% of the time because it's a great compromise, the G26 gets the nod the other 10%.

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Right there I have a Glock 26 when I use standard mags or a Glock 19 with 19 mags.
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Why stop there? Use a standard G17 mag in your G26 and you have a short barrel G17 or G34 or G17L, whichever you want to call it, right?

The primary advantage of the G19 over the G26 is the sight radius. The 20% longer sight radius on the G19 (6.49" vs 5.39") makes the G19 much easier and quicker to index on target than the G26.

Unfortunately for the G19, that's also the same reason you'll see very few if any G19's at the matches. They have to shoot in the Civilian or Guardian class against the G17's, and aren't competitive because of their shorter sight radius as compared to the G17. Same reason you'll see Competition class dominated by the G34's and G17L's, even though any Glock is allowed.

GSSF sheet that shows which guns are permitted in which classes is on the last page here:

http://www.gssfonline.com/hot_topics/gssf made simple.pdf

GSSF results are here, it's not hard to compare the times among the same shooters shooting the different guns in various classes and see how much difference the longer sight radius makes:

http://gssfonline.com/match-info.cfm?results=1
 
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Why stop there? Use a standard G17 mag in your G26 and you have a short barrel G17 or G34 or G17L, whichever you want to call it, right?

The primary advantage of the G19 over the G26 is the sight radius. The 20% longer sight radius on the G19 (6.49" vs 5.39") makes the G19 much easier and quicker to index on target than the G26.
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I don't see what advantage other than an extra couple rounds that using a G17 magazine in a G26 gives over a 19 mag. The 19 mag with X-Grip gives enough length to use the pinky and get a full grip and better control of the gun.

The increased sight radius is nice, but I don't see it as of vital importance to have when we're talking about concealed carry. The 26 is the smallest of the Glock doublestacks; it gives the most firepower in the smallest package. I prefer concealment over theoretical increased accuracy and target acquisition, then in an extreme close engagement, the G26 sticks out less and gives less for an attacker to grab hold of.
 
One Glock: Take your pick

One pistol: A G29 and the only thing that begins to rival it is a SP101 (or similar) in .357 Magnum.

There is a difference in the question. If I am limiting myself to one Glock and can keep a horde of other pistols to fill various needs I can beat out the G29 in almost everything. However the G29 can fill a utility "one pistol" role better then I think most any other pistol. The 10MM is good enough for hunting and the G29 will serve this purpose if pressed. The G29 conceals remarkably well for what it is and can be used as an every day concealed carry pistol.
 
I own and have carried a 19, 26 and 36. If I had to get rid of all of my pistols the 19 would be the only one I keep (and that is a tough call over my Springfield Operator).

For me the 19 is the perfect size for both carrying and shooting.
 
I am not a big Glock fan having been raised on all metal guns with hammers. However, if I had to pick one gun and only one gun, I would choose the G19. It is large enough for home defense and small enough to carry EDC. Easy to disassemble, repair by owner and lots of aftermarket parts for it.

Luckily I can have more than one gun so I only own a G43 that I rarely carry. My main problem with Glocks and polymer guns in general is that I was raised on all metal guns with hammers. Only my toy guns were made of nonmetal and I cannot shake that feeling with a polymer gun, even my expensive HK's.
 
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I prefer concealment over theoretical increased accuracy and target acquisition, then in an extreme close engagement, the G26 sticks out less and gives less for an attacker to grab hold of.
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Your prerogative. Anyone who calls the increased accuracy and quicker target acquisition of the longer sight radius "theoretical" needs to shoot more.

The most difficult part of a CCW for most people is the length of the grip sticking out of their hip. If you're already compromising that by using G19 magazines, you might as well take advantage of the increased accuracy and target acquisition of the G19 as compared to the G26 and get the benefit of the G19 slide also.

Personally, I'm willing to take the risk of the extra inch of G19 length. At hand-to-hand range I'm not going to be drawing a gun. If it's already in my hand, they aren't going to get into hand-to-hand range. Distance is your friend.
 
I will probably never purchase another Glock due to the problems they give me with "Glock knuckle", but my G43 is my keeper since its small size keeps me Glock knuckle free.

I am a fan of the G19 as well as other Glocks, and I will recommend them to others, but as for me, I'm out of the market.
 
The 43 was the first Glock I ever fired that felt "just right" in my hand. If I were to ever get a Glock - the 43 would be it hands down.
 
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