hksigwalther
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Well, went to a couple of guns shops to see if they had a DSA SA-58 on hand to look at. If one was available (Blue Medium Contour), I probably would have bought one. Was also considering a Benelli Nova.
At the second store saw a P7M8, used (grind marks on side) and asked to look at it. Price was $899, too high I thought. On the shelf above was a bunch of Glocks including a 34.
A few months ago I had gotten the chance to hold and dry fire a 34. The safety trigger was not as bad as I had imagined. The three (minor) features I didn't care for in the Glock (without actually trying the gun) and had kept me on the HK/SIG/Walther path were 1: the safety trigger, 2: internal striker, 3: appearance (very minor gripe). The dry firing trial helped overcome #1. Having purchased the P-99 and not having too much problem with the internal striker helped in #2. Didn't know the Glocks could be cocked by just moving the slide back about 5/8" like the P-99. Thought the slide had to be cycled 100%. And #3 is #3, I'll just have to put a paper bag over it when I take it out (just kidding of course).
Besides these minor opinions, I really didn't absolutely hate/love Glocks. Having read all of the slams and props about the guns, I decided to see for myself. So, the 34 it was. They had a box of used pre-ban factory 17 rounders too so I said, 'What the heck.' and got one of those too. Probably could have gotten them cheaper that the $60 I paid, but I figured I was there, the mags were there, and I just bought the gun.
Did buy 5 HK stickers to help make up for my indiscretion in buying Glock, though.
First impressions when comparing it to the USP9 and P-266 :
Grip is not as comfortable, a little more boxy but workable.
Trigger (seamingly) not as light as the P-266's. The spring weight during take-up seems heavier on the Glock than the HK but both broke at about the same weight. The Glock's, however, was harder to find a definite point where it released the striker.
Fitment is very good. Just a tad below the SIG's but above the HK's. The barrel and slide are very tight.
The unsupported portion of the chamber seems to be almost identical in shape and size as the SIG's. The HK's is fully supported (as compared to the other two).
We'll just have to see how well they do against one another (although the 34 has the barrel length advantage).
A couple of questions :
After the striker is released, I noticed that when I pull back the slide on occasion the firing pin protrudes from the surface of the boltface a little. I can push it back with ease. It does not fully retract until about 1/4" from reaching full battery (as I have seen when I release the slide and let it go home slowly). Is this normal?
Are current production Glocks OK to dry fire? Unusual firing pin too (like a .22's) so used to round ones.
Thanks.
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- Ron V.
At the second store saw a P7M8, used (grind marks on side) and asked to look at it. Price was $899, too high I thought. On the shelf above was a bunch of Glocks including a 34.
A few months ago I had gotten the chance to hold and dry fire a 34. The safety trigger was not as bad as I had imagined. The three (minor) features I didn't care for in the Glock (without actually trying the gun) and had kept me on the HK/SIG/Walther path were 1: the safety trigger, 2: internal striker, 3: appearance (very minor gripe). The dry firing trial helped overcome #1. Having purchased the P-99 and not having too much problem with the internal striker helped in #2. Didn't know the Glocks could be cocked by just moving the slide back about 5/8" like the P-99. Thought the slide had to be cycled 100%. And #3 is #3, I'll just have to put a paper bag over it when I take it out (just kidding of course).
Besides these minor opinions, I really didn't absolutely hate/love Glocks. Having read all of the slams and props about the guns, I decided to see for myself. So, the 34 it was. They had a box of used pre-ban factory 17 rounders too so I said, 'What the heck.' and got one of those too. Probably could have gotten them cheaper that the $60 I paid, but I figured I was there, the mags were there, and I just bought the gun.
Did buy 5 HK stickers to help make up for my indiscretion in buying Glock, though.
First impressions when comparing it to the USP9 and P-266 :
Grip is not as comfortable, a little more boxy but workable.
Trigger (seamingly) not as light as the P-266's. The spring weight during take-up seems heavier on the Glock than the HK but both broke at about the same weight. The Glock's, however, was harder to find a definite point where it released the striker.
Fitment is very good. Just a tad below the SIG's but above the HK's. The barrel and slide are very tight.
The unsupported portion of the chamber seems to be almost identical in shape and size as the SIG's. The HK's is fully supported (as compared to the other two).
We'll just have to see how well they do against one another (although the 34 has the barrel length advantage).
A couple of questions :
After the striker is released, I noticed that when I pull back the slide on occasion the firing pin protrudes from the surface of the boltface a little. I can push it back with ease. It does not fully retract until about 1/4" from reaching full battery (as I have seen when I release the slide and let it go home slowly). Is this normal?
Are current production Glocks OK to dry fire? Unusual firing pin too (like a .22's) so used to round ones.
Thanks.
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- Ron V.
