Confirmed Glocker
Well I think I'm finally hooked on a Glock. I bought a 23 some months back and I liked it, but it just sat there. The gun is great and the caliber fine, but it wasn't a 45, so I just couldn't get excited over it.
Anyway I picked up a G30 and had a trigger job on it along with an extended slide release. This has to be Glock's best kept secret--it's easier to shoot than any compact 45 I've tried (and even the 23!), seems very reliable so far, and is quite accurate. With 10 rounds in the mag, it's got the right stuff. I probably need to put a couple thousand down range to confirm my initial three sessions, but I am very impressed. To be sure it won't replace my SIG or 1911, but it doesn't seem to be a second fiddler.
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Anyway I picked up a G30 and had a trigger job on it along with an extended slide release. This has to be Glock's best kept secret--it's easier to shoot than any compact 45 I've tried (and even the 23!), seems very reliable so far, and is quite accurate. With 10 rounds in the mag, it's got the right stuff. I probably need to put a couple thousand down range to confirm my initial three sessions, but I am very impressed. To be sure it won't replace my SIG or 1911, but it doesn't seem to be a second fiddler.
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mballai- quote: This has to be Glock's best kept secret--it's easier to shoot than any compact 45 I've tried (and even the 23!), seems very reliable so far, and is quite accurate. With 10 rounds in the mag, it's got the right stuff. I probably need to put a couple thousand down range to confirm my initial three sessions, but I am very impressed. To be sure it won't replace my SIG or 1911, but it doesn't seem to be a second fiddler.
I'd subsutitue HK for Sig, but otherwise I couldn't have said it better!
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Edited by - kimberkid on 12/02/2002 00:25:180 -
One of the things that many shooters are not aware of about the Glock is that the Glock's polymer tends to absorb much of the recoil. I had thought the light weight would cause more felt recoil. This is true of typical lighter aluminum/steel 45s. The polymer is a surprisingly poor conduit for recoil and you don't have to fight the flip to keep the Glock on target.
While not a concern in combat (you aren't worrying about your mitts when your derriere is on the line) you do care about how it feels after 150+ rounds at the range. The G30 is a real pleasure from first to last shot.
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Gee, its no secret!! About the only competition they have in that size/weight is the Taurus Millenium and Taurus isn't even on the same page. Glock guns (except the G36) just don't fit well in my short, fat hands and I never cared for the Glock sponge trigger. Real good carry guns for those that they fit though. You might find that it is more the design of the double wound recoil spring than the polymer helping with the recoil.
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Edited by - punchie on 12/02/2002 01:11:000 -
I have a G17 and G23 that I have stippled the grips with a wood burning tool. Sounds crazy I know, but it sure beats the skateboard tape that they sale to put on the grips. It's amazing how much better you can grip the pistol after stippling it.
I've had many shooters comment on how well it looks and how much better they can hold onto the pistol while shooting. The wood burning tool burns small dimples into the grips. It takes about 20 minutes to do and really makes a difference. It never comes off like the skateboard tape.0 -
The Glock is a fine pistol, and a real workhorse. Even after 500 rounds of .45 downrange I still remain enthusiastic about shooting it! I'm looking into a compact USP, though. HK makes a good polymer gun, too!!!
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mballai - I agree with you. The Glock will not replace my 1911. I have Glocks and they are accurate and reliable. They have a place on my nightstand and are often used by me for concealed carry. An excellent product, I just wish the trigger was like a 1911. 0 -
I like my 30 as a carry gun, but I will keep my government models for general shooting because I am cheap and shoot lots of lead bullets. Don't waste your time trying to shoot lead in the 30. They only seem to work with jacketed bullets. 0 -
I like my 30 as a carry gun, but I will keep my government models for general shooting because I am cheap and shoot lots of lead bullets. Don't waste your time trying to shoot lead in the 30. They only seem to work with jacketed bullets. 0 -
I'd be inclined to agree about the spongy trigger, but with a decent trigger job, this is greatly decreased. Mine breaks around three pounds. The longer takeup puts it behind a crisp 1911 SA pull, but not by very much. And the takeup is essential to a safe operating Glock. I sure wouldn't want it at 3 pounds with a 1911 trigger.
I understand that there are smiths like Robar that will stipple a Glock. Personally, the feel of the 30 with the finger grooves and checkering is pretty good--firm without digging like some sharply checkered 1911s. Not sure how well it would work with gloves--have to try that.
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I like my 30 as a carry gun, but I will keep my government models for general shooting because I am cheap and shoot lots of lead bullets. Don't waste your time trying to shoot lead in the 30. They only seem to work with jacketed bullets.
Check your owner's manual. You should NOT shoot unjacketed lead bullets in your Glock. Then go to www.topglock.com and get an aftermarket barrel that does not have the poligonal rifling of the factory Glock barrels. Shoot unjacketed lead bullets all day long.0
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