Shot a Glock 36 today

The G36 isn't moving around here either. A friend of mine who is a bona fide Glockaholic bought one and he tells me the ergonomics are just different and the pistol isn't as user friendly. I haven't shot one, but those guys I know who have, and the local dealer, seem to feel this Glock isn't exactly a winner. Too bad considering the long wait and hype.
 
Looking at pictures of the G36, my initial impression was similar to RikWriter's personal experience.

However, I have been wrong before. After seeing a Kimber Ultra Elite (3" bbl, lightweight aluminum "Officer's" size frame), I thought this would be unmanageable. Nothing could be further from the truth. The gun's size is similar to the G36, with apparently better ergonomics and recoil handling. YMMV.

Tim
 
Rikwriter, you account for yourself well and confirm my thinking about what kind of knowledge you possess. The way you respond to someone who challenges your remarks is telling. I was in law enforcement myself, I don't need to make my point by telling you about my friend who carried a gun for a living.

The 36 is is narrower than many Glocks but fits the hand quite well. God, I love Internet forums where so much garbage is spewed by people who've heard this or been told that. This is the fourth Glock I've owned and every single one of them fits and shoots well. I own another 16 or so assorted handguns but choose Glocks these days more often than anything other than 1911's.

Oh and Rikwriter, I've been a shooter for almost 40 years so your 20 years of experience doesn't count for much if you're trying to impress me with your vast knowledge...

Your pal,

Chris
 
RW, then don't and continue to misinform other forum readers. Makes no difference to me what you believe; I know better ;)

You're upset because someone challenged your remarks as being uninformed. That fits much of what I've read in other of your posts here.

I completely stand my my quoted remarks. Much of what I've read in this thread is baloney and hearsay. You ever actually been in a gunfight to espouse all your wisdom about what'll happen WTSHTF???
 
Well, I am young, and somewhat immature. However, no one on this forum has ever accused me of being stupid. So here goes...

Oooh! Oooh! Master CSG, thou holiness, can we all bow down to your greatness because YOU'VE been in a GUNFIGHT??!! WOW! I'm hanging on your EVERY word! Speaketh more, Lama CSG!
 
So much for intelligent discourse. Stating that some people who post are cluesless or that some remarks are assinine is not the same thing as calling someone stupid. However, mylhouse, your remarks come across as stupid.

Facts are facts and some of you boys seem to get real upset when challenged. Sorry to disturb your little fantasy.

[This message has been edited by CSG (edited July 22, 2000).]
 
Well I'm afraid I have nothing to add to the above flame war, but I have handled a G36. The grip in my opinion was too boxy. The edges of the grip should be rounded out more. This would probably mean making the grip thicker or longer back to front. The grip on the single stack USP45C is very comfortable however. Then again, one can get used to pretty much any grip if they shoot the gun enough. This would also apply to trigger pull. I have not shot one yet, so I cannot comment on that aspect of the gun. Personally, I find that the slight reduction in thickness doesn't justify the loss of four rounds in the magazine.
 
RikWriter, CSG, please check your emails in a minute or so. Gentlemen, we need not come to any agreement about the G36, other people's methods of evaluating it or even about the others' competence to stay civil with each other. Brawling in the virtual equivalent of Rich's living room isn't cool.


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Oleg "peacemonger" Volk

http://dd-b.net/RKBA
 
Look. The market is speaking. The G36 is a decent gun. But it was designed for the civilian CCW market. And they are not buying it. The trade-offs appear to be outweighing its "thinness."

When was the last time Glock ever gave Glocks to prominent gun ranges to spark interest in a gun? Never. Glock has a promotion going to sell more G36s. Thank you.

If the G36 was so great, why are they laying all over gun shelves in Seattle, a shall issue state where, many people carry concealed with Microsoft millionaires who have no problem buying $1,000 guns let alone a $600 Glock?

Good manufacturer but poor market segmentation decision!

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The Seattle SharpShooter - TFL/GT/UGW/PCT/KTOG

[This message has been edited by jtduncan (edited July 22, 2000).]
 
Personally, I would have hoped for a Glock equivalent of a Kahr P9...a single-stack 9mm even thinner than the G26/G36. The G36 I handled was too big for my taste but had a very nice crisp trigger that felt almost like single action...just the thing I'd want in case I had to fire one-handed. Pity the magazine looked a bit flimsy...
 
“Fit” is both physical and subjective. If the hand is simply too big (or small)
for the handgun, there’s a problem. The subjective part usually is based
upon experience and taste. Different people not only have different
requirements, they have different tastes. That’s why we have Fords, Chevys,
& Plymouths.

If you like gun “X” and I dislike it, neither opinion in itself makes the gun
good or bad. The only valid questions to me are:
- Does the darned thing work?
- Does the darned thing work for *me*?
- Is it priced fairly?
- Can I afford it?
(Maybe one more question: “Can I *justify* buying it?” Darned inconvenient
not being a millionaire!)
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A friend of mine will own, carry, and use only Glocks. He sold everything else
and “standardized” his handgun stable. ;)

I qualify with a G34. That’s a 9mm G17 with a slightly longer slide (not as
long as the G17L). It’s an easy shooter and my tired old eyes prefer that
longer slide.

I carry only 1911-style handguns. (Yes, I practice with them.) I prefer the
.45 (to the 9mm) even though I’m a bit slower with it. I avoid the Glocks
only because I simply can’t get used to “no safety” that goes “click”! That's *my* problem, not the Glock's fault. My
Glock has never failed me with factory magazines - but those Pro-Mags are
about as honest as the Clintons.

My wife is more comfortable with the .357 (N-frame, 6”bbl).

My three daughters all prefer revolvers - something about less hardware
flying back over the top of their hands. Two use .357s, the third uses a .44
Special.

All a matter of personal preference fellas.

I sure would like to try a G36, though.
(Non-subtle hint!)

[This message has been edited by Dennis (edited July 23, 2000).]
 
just a note to everyone discussing the merits and the thumbs down aspects of the G36.......


FEEL LUCKY YOU CAN EVEN BUY ONE IF YOU WANT TO!!!!


Glocks made after 10/98 are illegal to sell in Massachusetts...sure there are some pre- 10/98 NIB ones floating around but the gun shops are jacking the prices through the ceiling....

So...keep fighting about whether they stink or whatever but at least you have a choice!!

And no, I'm not moving.....
 
The range had a G36 to rent. I haven't been shooting in a couple of months and had my G30 with me. I did back to back testing and I like my G30 better. I couldn't hit the broadside of a barn with the G36. I am out of practice, so I'll try it again after I get my rhythm back. I also like the fat grip of the G30 better.
 
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