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Post by TMan on Feb 5, 2010 23:40:56 GMT -5
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Feb 6, 2010 1:43:26 GMT -5
When I was growing up, I still remember the magnum grips on the S&W N-Frames on the Model 27s in the holsters of the Police. Some of Police would have Stag grips or Nickel Plated or both. Times has changed; Now, I'm the one who carries on the tradition of packing steel in my neighborhood. |
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Post by MLB on Feb 6, 2010 16:12:25 GMT -5
Haven't seen any of the new Gen 4 Glocks, but I hear they're jumping on the adjustable backstrap bandwagon.
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Post by TMan on Feb 6, 2010 20:20:18 GMT -5
Guys, it was a joke. 'What I like about Glocks?' and then nothing. Geeeze, jokes are never funny when you have to explain them.
Actually, since my original post, I did think of something that I like about Glocks: they are extremely easy to do a detailed strip on. In fact, I can't think of anything easier. The BHP comes close, but it is still a little tricky getting the sear back into place and all.
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Post by Callahan on Feb 8, 2010 9:03:40 GMT -5
When I was growing up, I still remember the magnum grips on the S&W N-Frames on the Model 27s in the holsters of the Police. Some of Police would have Stag grips or Nickel Plated or both. Times has changed; Now, I'm the one who carries on the tradition of packing steel in my neighborhood. Have Plastic Pistol, Will Carry  |
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Post by MLB on Feb 8, 2010 13:52:44 GMT -5
Guys, it was a joke. 'What I like about Glocks?' and then nothing. Geeeze, jokes are never funny when you have to explain them. You got a chuckle TMan, it was just a silent one ;D Dragging out the thread, I was surprised that Glock took their simple, efficient pistol and complicated it with the backstrap thing. Next thing you know there will be a grip safety and a decocker. |
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Feb 23, 2010 23:20:00 GMT -5
That Glocks have a flex motion when firing them.
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Post by TBT on Feb 26, 2010 20:48:35 GMT -5
Tman, you got a good laugh out of me. Enough that my wife asked me what the hell was so funny on the computer.
I like everything about Glocks except the ergonomics of the weapon. The reliability and durability of the weapon is fantastic and the accuracy is extremely underrated.
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Post by TMan on Feb 26, 2010 23:04:37 GMT -5
Well I'm glad someone caught onto my sick sense of humor. However, I have to disagree with you about accuracy.
According to what I've learned from my good buddy, MLB, the accuracy has to do with the person shooting it as well as the precision of the gun. If it was being shot from a Ransom Rest, it would be a measurement of the precision of the gun.
I have two Glocks: the 34 and the 17L. Because of the trigger pull, and my lack of abilities, I've shot both of them poorly. Consequently, I've changed out the trigger/fire-control systems to after market components. This has greatly improved my accuracy, but I still don't' shoot them as well as I do my 1911's, Sig's, H&K's, etc.
In observing others shooting, I've noticed that people have difficulty with the trigger pull on the Glock until they have shot it a lot, and become used to the trigger pull. Having said that, I have to add that Ed, who has shot thousands of rounds through his Glock, recently acquired a Sig P228, and he shoots it better than he did the Glock.
Would I ever buy another Glock? I won't say never because every time I say: "I would never" - I end up doing it. I doubt if I'd ever buy another Glock.
There is a lot to be said about the design of the Glock, but in general I find Glock bigots to be a bit distasteful. Actually, I guess I find bigots in general to be a bit distasteful. I usually can find good points and bad points about anything, but the people that endorse a particular product over another had better have some good facts.
You need to keep an open mind. I bought a used GT-30 that was made by Tanfoglio. It was the worse piece of junk I'd ever seen. I swore I'd never buy anything made with the Tanfoglio name on it again. I did. Fortunately so because my two EAA Witness Elite pistols are two of the finest shooting pistols that I own.
Think I'll have a little more Gentleman Jack, and go to bed. Hope this made sense. If it didn't, blame the makers of Jack Daniel's.
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Post by TBT on Feb 27, 2010 9:42:12 GMT -5
I've experienced good accuracy with the G19 but that might be because I have no issue manipulating the trigger. As good as my 1911's? No. Even my Smith and Wesson M&P9 is more accurate than the Glock in my hands. But I've heard so many horror stories about it being a "scatter-gun" that I came away with the impression that the accuracy was underrated. I guess it would depend on the claim being levied against the Glock as to whether or not it's over or underrated eh?
I'm probably not the best guy to comment on accuracy either though as it's generally not concern of mine beyond combat accuracy. What a gun can do in a vice is completely irrelevant to me. For me, accuracy is mostly "can I hit an 8" circle from 7-15 yards" with the occasional slow fire assault on a beer can from 15-25 yards. All of my guns meet these requirements so all of my guns are accurate in my book. Scientific huh?
Maybe I'm not the guy to talk about accuracy after all haha.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Feb 27, 2010 15:38:41 GMT -5
Triggers has much to accuracy, especially when applied to handguns. From the smoothness of the double action triggers to the single actions breaking like glass; Disturbing the muzzle at the point of the primer ignition will effect accuracy.
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Post by MLB on Feb 27, 2010 19:15:40 GMT -5
TBT, it makes a lot more sense that folks spouting off about a handgun being no good because it can't hold a 1.5" group at 50 yards. Especially a carry gun!
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Feb 28, 2010 22:17:47 GMT -5
TBT, it makes a lot more sense that folks spouting off about a handgun being no good because it can't hold a 1.5" group at 50 yards. Especially a carry gun! I've seen that most average people does good to hit within a 20" circle at 10 yards, especially while using the spray & pray method on the Glock 9mm pistols. ;D |
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Post by TBT on Mar 15, 2010 14:22:21 GMT -5
TBT, it makes a lot more sense that folks spouting off about a handgun being no good because it can't hold a 1.5" group at 50 yards. Especially a carry gun! No doubt MLB. I often question the claims that I see on the internet about said accuracy of certain pistols "off hand". There's a time and a place for target accuracy (as a hobby, many find that a fun pass time) but not for a carry weapon. At 25 yards my front sight looks bigger than the bullseye to me so I have no idea how people even do that... |
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Post by TBT on Apr 1, 2010 19:21:20 GMT -5
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