In another thread recently, there was good discussion as to why some people choose to carry a 1911. The 1911 has been around awhile; it is a proven, reliable forearm that has served many well, including me. But let's shift gears a bit and discuss Glocks.
If you carry a Glock, why did you choose this brand? Which model do you normally carry each day? What are the advantages of the Glock Pistol to you over other the many other good pistols out today that led you to your choice?
I carry a Glock most days. I chose this brand for its reputation for reliability and durability, the fact that they shoot well, magazine capacity and magazine flexibility between models. The fact that I can get a decent discount through the Blue Label Program is some icing on the cake, too.
A little background. I used to hate Glocks. I thought they were butt-ugly. But a friend had me shoot his G21, and the way it came back on target amazed me. I gained a new-found appreciation for them. And I started looking into them.
My normal EDC is a G45 with GNS (Glock Night Sights). I chose it because I shoot it well. It fits my hand well, the Glock Night Sights offer a quick sight picture, and because it comes back on target so readily, I can get quick, accurate follow-up shots, PLUS, it's got 17+1 capacity. (and 2 spare 17 rd magazines.) Other carry options are the G30SF, with 2 spare G21 magazines; the Sig P365 as my 'church gun', and either a full-size Colt 1911 series 80 or the 3" Colt Defender.
Basically, I chose Glocks for their capacity, for their reputation for reliability, their reasonable cost, and the fact that they just work. There's a video out there on YouTube about a Glock 30 that was buried in the dirt (not in a bag) for 2 years, then was dug up, rinsed off, and they proceeded to dump 500 rounds through it. There are, I know, other brands out there that are just as reliable, and I tried many of them, but circled back to the Glock because of how they shoot. All of my Glocks are double-stack models. If I want to carry a single stack, it'll be a 1911. In that respect, I (personally) see no use for a single-stack plastic gun.
LimaCharlie said plastic guns have no soul and I totally agree. But my defensive weapon need not have soul to be effective. A microwave oven has no soul but it still heats up food. Oh, and Glocks, in my opinion, are still butt-ugly!