Author Topic: Who Carries a Glock ? (Read 2198 times)

hylander · « **on:** August 11, 2007, 06:59:40 PM »

What model do you carry and why the Glock and not something else ?

dave375hh · « **Reply #1 on:** August 12, 2007, 07:16:01 AM »

I carry a Glock 32 in .357Sig(same size as a Model 19). I chose it for reliability, power, accuracy, in that order. I dearly love my 1911's but they're just too heavy, and large, for all day carry. When it's really hot/muggy I carry a Kel-Tec P-3AT in a pocket holster(I'm talking jogging shorts and a t-shirt).

Savage · « **Reply #2 on:** August 12, 2007, 07:25:09 AM »

I have a Glock 36 in my carry rotation, but carry 1911s and Kel Tecs the majority of the time.
Savage

EDELWEISS · « **Reply #3 on:** August 12, 2007, 09:41:10 AM »

Put me down for the M36. I only added the BIG DOt nightsite and a the shallow "V" regular rearsight. Its my off duty piece that I pick up when the SIG 2340 goes in the drawer. Im satisfied that 6 rnds plus a spare is more than enough lead to hold out till the cavalry comes, if not it'll make a heck of a good last stand....

S.S. · « **Reply #4 on:** August 12, 2007, 01:15:29 PM »

Glock 19
Main reason is that I have had it since Glock started making them and I shoot it quite well.
I am to the age now that I try to avoid anywhere that is known to be rough. 45 rounds (2 mags is normal for me) of 147 grain 9mm should allow me to back out of most situations gracefully.
If I am going into a rough area my 1911 takes the Primary role. I trust it over anything else I have ever carried and it has served me well in all instances of use.

Steve357 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 13, 2007, 02:27:15 AM »

Thats strange Savage, I havent seen you carry that Mdl 36 since about 6 months after I sold it to you. As I recall, Mrs. Savage pretty much took it away from you......

A Glock makes a GREAT girls gun..........

ncsurveyor · « **Reply #6 on:** August 13, 2007, 04:20:50 AM »

Glock model 30.

Because I still believe in the .45

I wish I had purchased the model 36 when I was in the market, because it would be a little lighter and more concealable, but I haven't had a problem with this one since I bought it, so in the holster it goes.

Like Edelweiss, I would feel comfortable with the 6+1 rounds of the 36 just as much as the 10 in the 30. If I ever have to use their services, chances are everything will be over in the first three shots anyway.

Edit:
By my name, I work as a surveyor, as opposed to the off duty gents posting before me (although I did work in LE in my younger days).
I chose the Glock because I get dirty, with leaves, twigs etc getting into my gear, as well as fording a few streams and such. When I come across someone defending their patch of Columbian, I have confidence that "Beechnut*" will hold up its end of the log.

*Yes, I named my 45 "Beechnut"

Savage · « **Reply #7 on:** August 13, 2007, 06:35:28 AM »

Steve357,
I still sneak it out now and then. Kinda like you do with that hokey XD---------

Keep the faith, amigo !
Savage

superjay01 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 14, 2007, 04:16:27 AM »

glock 26, small, light, easy to conceal.

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #9 on:** August 14, 2007, 06:45:42 AM »

sometimes a G-27 , cost , works , no rust , can get wet ( think sweat ) , light for cal. , no controls to forget to manipulate !
down side - ugly , to some ! the un educated ! its a tool not a piece of art or BBQ gun !
you can ride it hard and put it away wet and it will be ready when ya need it !

hylander · « **Reply #10 on:** August 14, 2007, 10:47:02 AM »

Quote

*Yes, I named my 45 "Beechnut"

No worries, I name all my Guns and Cars

I will be ordering a G23 tomorrow morning

LEO · « **Reply #11 on:** August 14, 2007, 03:01:34 PM »

I carry either a Glock 22 and/or a Glock 27. They are reliable, accurate, and user friendly but the main reason I carry it is because that is what my agency says I have to carry. Sometimes policy makes these decisions easy even if it is not what you would choose. The flip side of it is I don't have to worry about the various CCW laws, if it is in the United States or its territories I am covered.

K.K · « **Reply #12 on:** August 16, 2007, 05:02:50 AM »

My Glock 27 is a constant companion. I have fired thousands of different rounds through it without a malfunction. It is compact, easy to conceal and powerful enough for it's size. Certainly more firepower than any snub-nosed revolver. For winter/car gun, I carry a Glock 17 9mm with a spare mag for the same reasons. Also, Glocks are notoriously reliable, light, and very easy to maintain. They can stand up well to sweat, water, dirt, etc. I don't think that you can go wrong with any of the Glock models, just find one that fits your size and hands, in an appropriate caliber, and you are all set. Just my 2 cents!

Old Griz · « **Reply #13 on:** September 02, 2007, 06:38:14 PM »

I carry the 21 because I like the nice big .45 caliber holes it makes, and Glock is the most reliable semi-automatic ever made.

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #14 on:** September 04, 2007, 02:00:48 AM »

name a gun , hum ! think i will call my 10mm. glock , black poly ! maybe BP for short ! like a roll of poly it protects ! maybe the 23 could be Jr.BP ! and the 27 baby BP or babe for short !

WNY_Whitetailer · « **Reply #15 on:** September 16, 2007, 06:49:11 PM »

I carry the Glock 22 while on duty and either the 23 or 27 while off duty...

Glockman · « **Reply #16 on:** September 17, 2007, 10:24:06 AM »

The Glock 19 is dependable, light, accurate, high capacity, totally capable when loaded with 115 JHP +P+ After decades of research I consider it the IDEAL CONCEALED CARRY GUN.

Put a Glock 19 or 23 in a holster from JSHolsters and you can carry it all day in total comfort.

With 15 rounds I don't feel the need for an extra magazine, instead I carry a Surefire 65 lumen flashlight on the weakhand side of my belt. JSHolsters also makes a great flashlight carrier. Check their web site.

chucky52 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 24, 2007, 05:01:49 PM »

I have a 9 mm XD for a house gun and was using a Smith 342 PD for carry. The Smith weighs 11 oz empty and comes with 5 for sure. Accuracy with this little pop gun is terrible, it's a miserable shooter and I have been looking to improve for a while. After a lot of angst, I checked glock.com and discovered that the 36 weighs 27 oz loaded with 7 round of 45 and I bought one. My impression so far is that it's concealable, carryable, shootable, reliable, effective. I never felt that the 45 was a conceal/carry round; but, this works. Just the opinion of a guy who gave up a Smith 342PD.

Beekeeper · « **Reply #18 on:** October 03, 2007, 04:31:03 PM »

I carry a Glock 35 99% of the time. I picked up a Glock 19 last week, and I'll use it for Concealed Carry and the G35 for Open Carry.

dm1333 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 25, 2007, 12:30:21 PM »

Glock 27 with a reshaped grip and a trigger job. I'm saving up for a Kel Tec PF-9 because I think the Glock is a little too big for some situations, like running or Michigan's muggy summer weather.

GSD17 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 25, 2007, 04:56:03 PM »

I carry my G22 and G27 on duty...

...and off duty.....

...I carry one of one flavor or another...

Savage · « **Reply #21 on:** November 02, 2007, 05:43:03 AM »

GSD17,
Hope you don't mind! I pirated the picture of your Glocks to send to a buddy, my former police chief. It will absolutely give him chills and fever!!!!

Savage

GSD17 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 03, 2007, 02:42:38 PM »

Quote from: Savage on November 02, 2007, 05:43:03 AM

GSD17,
Hope you don't mind! I pirated the picture of your Glocks to send to a buddy, my former police chief. It will absolutely give him chills and fever!!!!
Savage

Of course, have at it.

It is a sickness man!

Steve357 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 04, 2007, 05:32:20 PM »

yeah, made me sick alright................sick to my stomach........................

No offense intended GSD17..........just an ongoing argument with Savage about glocks...........

Savage · « **Reply #24 on:** November 05, 2007, 11:55:27 AM »

What Steve357 says is true-------he says the Glock design is the 8th wonder of the world--------I say: I'm not so sure about that!! He's quite a Glock fanboy!
Savage

SHOOTALL · « **Reply #25 on:** November 06, 2007, 12:28:32 AM »

8th. wonder of the world ? Must be a small world as the top half is a modified Browning . The bottom half is somewhat new and simple ! nice gun , but a tool !

Savage · « **Reply #26 on:** November 06, 2007, 02:25:45 AM »

He's a good guy, just doesn't get out much!
Savage

WNY_Whitetailer · « **Reply #27 on:** November 07, 2007, 03:36:12 PM »

Quote from: GSD17 on October 25, 2007, 04:56:03 PM

I carry my G22 and G27 on duty...

...and off duty.....

...I carry one of one flavor or another...

I like the pretty blue and white one...I can see showing up to my pistol league competitions with that one...Whew...

That is quite a selection of Glocks you have there...

GSD17 · « **Reply #28 on:** November 10, 2007, 12:06:28 AM »

Quote from: WNY_Whitetailer on November 07, 2007, 03:36:12 PM

Quote from: GSD17 on October 25, 2007, 04:56:03 PM
I carry my G22 and G27 on duty...

...and off duty.....

...I carry one of one flavor or another...

I like the pretty blue and white one...I can see showing up to my pistol league competitions with that one...Whew...

That is quite a selection of Glocks you have there...

The flash made the slide look white, it is as black as the others.

It is blue from the factory, that is because it is a simunitions gun. Fires the 9mmFX cartridge, and is blue to denote it as a training weapon.

6Shooter · « **Reply #29 on:** December 01, 2007, 10:52:02 AM »

G19 most of the time. As it has already been said, it's light, comfortable to carry for along time, two mags will give you 30 rounds, and Glock is one of the best small arm weapons made today.
Nothing is foolproof so I believe it's a good idea to carry an extra magazine in case you have a mag failure or something of the kind. That has never happened to me with any of the Glocks I have but it has happened with other guns I've owned and in a mag holder on the belt I hardly know the extra mag is there.