Joining the Glock Gang - Page 3

Hivoltage · August 9th, 2006, 10:30 PM

Glock 23 vs. 27. Any disadvantages to either? I am going to hold both tomorrow, just wanted to ask if 1 or the other pistol is prone to problems.

kastiron · August 9th, 2006, 10:59 PM

Hold them both, try both if you can, and buy both if you can... I have heard the 23 is about an ideal size for carry and shooting, while the 27 is the most logical "backup" and will accept the magazine from the 23.

I have a G22, and the 27 is on my wishlist.

glock21guy · August 10th, 2006, 01:04 AM

I have a 21, and 30. Both are very nice guns.

kikr · August 10th, 2006, 06:20 PM

Gotta go with the Glock 30. Love the .45. Of course you cant go wrong with the 19 either. Or the 26 or 36.

Hivoltage · August 10th, 2006, 06:30 PM

Thanks for all the advice!!! Just to end this, I came home tonight with a brand new Glock 23.....box had never had the seal broken til the salesman checked serial numbers

. Gun feels nice in my hand. Will fire it this weekend. Need to find a good holster for it too

HK Dan · August 12th, 2006, 12:43 AM

I shoot IPSC and IDPA with a GLOCK, I have one with over (well over) 100,000 rounds through it. It popped a trigger spring on Thursday, .69 cents and 10 minutes later I was back on the range. That was the first mechanical problem that I've had--bad ammo, sure. Bad mags, yes (ps--NEVER use Glock magazine extensions). I'm an HK collector and a GLOCK shooter. I believe in them because I've seen them work over the long haul; if you do your part they will do their part.

The pistol has 36 parts and you can completely disassemble it with a pair of nail clippers and a little knowledge in 10 minutes. Not one part on it other that the barrel, slide, or frame is over $20 and virtually everyone sells them. You can buy spare "full cap" mags for $14.95.

Match accurate? Nope. Is it perty? 'Fraid not, but it looks fine from the back. In use by the Navy SEALs? Uh uh. Will it go bang when I pull the trigger? Yes, yes it will. Every time. Like any good tool it is simple, reliable, and easy to fix. I'll have one in my belt for a long time to come.

HK Dan

WJP9 · August 12th, 2006, 01:07 AM

ask your dealer to show you the difference in size between the 26 and 19....you will be amazed at the practically negligible difference in measurements. The 19 offers slightly better accuracy and higher mag capacity. Both excellent guns----just my take.

WJP9 · August 12th, 2006, 01:09 AM

9mm glocks have proved to be more reliable in function than 40's. Have read stories about the 40's going kaput.

dimmak · August 12th, 2006, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueyedevil

Correction; The G29 is a doublestack 10mm, the G30 is the doublestack .45acp, the G36 is a singlestack .45acp.

You beat me to it.....

+1 on the G29....

kikr · August 12th, 2006, 01:44 PM

Congrats on the purchase. Make sure to post a range report after shooting it. Good luck.

August 9th, 2006, 10:30 PM	#21
Hivoltage Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Newark, Ohio USA Posts: 667	Glock 23 vs. 27. Any disadvantages to either? I am going to hold both tomorrow, just wanted to ask if 1 or the other pistol is prone to problems. __________________ Nothing Wrong With Shooting as Long as the Right People Get Shot. Clint Eastwood, Magnum Force, 1973

August 10th, 2006, 01:04 AM	#23
glock21guy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 523	I have a 21, and 30. Both are very nice guns. __________________ Aaron If you don't protect your self, who will?

August 10th, 2006, 06:20 PM	#24
kikr Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 283	Gotta go with the Glock 30. Love the .45. Of course you cant go wrong with the 19 either. Or the 26 or 36. __________________ We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. George Orwell

August 10th, 2006, 06:30 PM	#25
Hivoltage Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Newark, Ohio USA Posts: 667	Thanks Thanks for all the advice!!! Just to end this, I came home tonight with a brand new Glock 23.....box had never had the seal broken til the salesman checked serial numbers . Gun feels nice in my hand. Will fire it this weekend. Need to find a good holster for it too __________________ Nothing Wrong With Shooting as Long as the Right People Get Shot. Clint Eastwood, Magnum Force, 1973

August 12th, 2006, 12:43 AM	#26
HK Dan Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 229	<chuckles> I shoot IPSC and IDPA with a GLOCK, I have one with over (well over) 100,000 rounds through it. It popped a trigger spring on Thursday, .69 cents and 10 minutes later I was back on the range. That was the first mechanical problem that I've had--bad ammo, sure. Bad mags, yes (ps--NEVER use Glock magazine extensions). I'm an HK collector and a GLOCK shooter. I believe in them because I've seen them work over the long haul; if you do your part they will do their part. The pistol has 36 parts and you can completely disassemble it with a pair of nail clippers and a little knowledge in 10 minutes. Not one part on it other that the barrel, slide, or frame is over $20 and virtually everyone sells them. You can buy spare "full cap" mags for $14.95. Match accurate? Nope. Is it perty? 'Fraid not, but it looks fine from the back. In use by the Navy SEALs? Uh uh. Will it go bang when I pull the trigger? Yes, yes it will. Every time. Like any good tool it is simple, reliable, and easy to fix. I'll have one in my belt for a long time to come. HK Dan __________________ "You can't miss fast enough to win."

August 9th, 2006, 10:59 PM	#22
kastiron Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: South Dakota Posts: 218	Hold them both, try both if you can, and buy both if you can... I have heard the 23 is about an ideal size for carry and shooting, while the 27 is the most logical "backup" and will accept the magazine from the 23. I have a G22, and the 27 is on my wishlist.

August 12th, 2006, 01:07 AM	#27
WJP9 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 764	ask your dealer to show you the difference in size between the 26 and 19....you will be amazed at the practically negligible difference in measurements. The 19 offers slightly better accuracy and higher mag capacity. Both excellent guns----just my take. __________________ -Bill "I don't step aside. I step up." -Vic Mackey, THE SHIELD.

August 12th, 2006, 01:09 AM	#28
WJP9 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 764	9mm glocks have proved to be more reliable in function than 40's. Have read stories about the 40's going kaput. __________________ -Bill "I don't step aside. I step up." -Vic Mackey, THE SHIELD.

August 12th, 2006, 01:44 PM	#30
kikr Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jacksonville, Fl Posts: 283	Congrats on the purchase. Make sure to post a range report after shooting it. Good luck. __________________ We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm. George Orwell

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