Finally joined the Glock club. - Page 2

Rob228 · May 14, 2013, 08:55 AM

And it continues.... On my way to the range in about ten minutes, but also just happened to win a Gunbroker auction on a Gen 3 G36.

simonrichter · May 14, 2013, 09:22 AM

congrats. I couldn't even tell whether Glock is top or flop since I've never shot anything else but Glocks (apart from .22s and .25s)

pilpens · May 14, 2013, 10:24 AM

Me too. I joined the club recently with a G34.
For the longest time, I refused to get a Glock because of the grip angle. Bought a G34 Gen 4 as my "Protest Gun" -- 3 high capacity mags.

Now, I am starting to understand why so many people like Glocks.
Now, I am starting to accept the grip angle thing.
Now, I want a Glock 19.

Eppie · May 14, 2013, 11:04 AM

Boy!!!!
You're in a tough spot, when you start out with best (a G34), it's downhill from there. The only thing left to di is get a Springfield Long Slide. In my opinion a G19 is also a must for any decent pistol collection.

CLC · May 14, 2013, 12:13 PM

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You're in a tough spot, when you start out with best (a G34), it's downhill from there. The only thing left to di is get a Springfield Long Slide.

NO!!
Glock 17L or 24

or build a Glock 10mm long slide. I have a G35 and love it. LongslidesFTW.

Tactical Jackalope · May 14, 2013, 12:22 PM

Ugh...I miss my Glock 34 -_____- I want it back. I'm such an idiot.

Anyways, I'm loving the vibe in this thread.

makes me happy. Let's try to ignore the person who comes in to rain on our parade. Ok?

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Me too. I joined the club recently with a G34.
For the longest time, I refused to get a Glock because of the grip angle. Bought a G34 Gen 4 as my "Protest Gun" -- 3 high capacity mags.

Now, I am starting to understand why so many people like Glocks.
Now, I am starting to accept the grip angle thing.
Now, I want a Glock 19.

I was the same way. I'm glad you found the light in the modern fighting pistol world.

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And it continues.... On my way to the range in about ten minutes, but also just happened to win a Gunbroker auction on a Gen 3 G36.

Nice! Congrats, be sure to post the pics of it's arrival into your possession.

Rob228 · May 15, 2013, 11:06 AM

Took the 26 out for its first range trip. 200 rounds of assorted ammo (Federal FMJ, Blazer Brass, RWS, Fiocchi 124 gr XTP and Speer 124 Gold Dots). Not a single issue. Here is the very first ten rounds I fired through it (7 yards) and a later 10 yard group. This little guy is VERY easy to shoot, though not incredibly forgiving at 10 yards. The targets are 3" circles, isosceles stance, not quite rapid fire.

7 Yards, first ten rounds out of the gun.

Ten yards:

200 rounds old

Rob228 · May 15, 2013, 11:16 AM

Almost forgot, G36 should be in by early next week.

Eppie · May 15, 2013, 11:31 AM

Good shooting Rob. That's hard to do with the little grip and short barrel.

Rob228 · May 15, 2013, 12:35 PM

Thanks Eppie,

There were a LOT of other ten yard groups that didn't get pictures

amd6547 · May 15, 2013, 06:42 PM

The little G26 is capable of better than that, after you get used to it.
I have no problem hitting the 10" steel plates at 40yds at my rifle club.

Brit · May 16, 2013, 05:12 AM

A little history on the Glock 26.

When they first were introduced, Chris Edwards of Glock Smyrna GA. Shot one, in a pistol match at an IALEFI Annual Training Conference, just for fun, he was not a member!!! He shot the top score. We treated him with fairness, as the Gentlemen we were! (Just told him don't come back!)

Rob228 · May 19, 2013, 12:57 PM

Picked up the 36 yesterday, got to say it fits my smaller hands perfectly. I'll be hitting the range later this week, there are some Trijicon HD's on the way and a High Noon Holsters IWB holster getting made at the moment. Here it is by itself, and one by the 26 for comparison.

RBid · May 19, 2013, 05:52 PM

We finally had a Glock 30 SF come through the shop recently. That has me thinking hard about a Glock 30 (Gen 4) at some point. Specifically, at some point after I get another Glock 19 (Gen 4) or Glock 23 (Gen 4)!

kc8prz · May 19, 2013, 06:06 PM

I just got the Gen4 19 Glock. Love it all the way around. Within the same week I also got a 9mm Sarsilmaz K2P (1911'ish type of build & CZ74 clone). The K2P caught me off guard with amazing performance for a 9mm all for $335. Outstanding build quality being heavy duty in nature. Excellent flawless performance so far. Nice tight groups at all distances right from box, cleaning and lube to range. But don't get me wrong here. The Glock is better, but not by much, at $200 more. All in all I am very pleased and excited with both.

Terry A · May 19, 2013, 10:13 PM

Congratulations on your purchase! I'm so brand loyal to certain companies, and Glock is a tough one to ever beat on anything. You have a great pistol and you should really enjoy it!

myusername · May 20, 2013, 12:36 AM

You guys talk like you are actually proud of your Glunks.

LockedBreech · May 20, 2013, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by myusername

You guys talk like you are actually proud of your Glunks.

Guess every parade needs a raincloud, eh?

Glock's not for everyone but they make quality products.

Eppie · May 20, 2013, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by myusername View Post
You guys talk like you are actually proud of your Glunks.

Must be a distributor for another brand.

P5 Guy · May 20, 2013, 03:29 PM

Great Glocks! The sub compact 26 the compact 19. Great right from the box, there is really no need to change a thing. Just buy ammo and range time!

Rob228 · May 20, 2013, 07:35 PM

Here are the Glocks with the others. If all goes as planned (the next few range trips will be the determining factor) the G26 will be taking over for the 642 and the 36 for the Commander sized 1911.

tomrkba · May 20, 2013, 07:48 PM

Excellent...you bought the best one!

Rob228 · May 22, 2013, 09:04 PM

Had some Trijicon HD sights installed today (I've sent a lot of business to our LGS, they did the install for free, even though I bought them online). Two holsters are on the way (High Noon tailgunner, it is their take on the Milt Sparks Summer Special, and a DeSantis OWB). Headed to the range Friday, going to put 150 rounds of WWB, 100 rounds of Black Hills 230+p hollow points (Have it stockpiled, no better time to use it) A mix of standard pressure and +P Rangers (Also been stockpiling those) and some 185 DPX. Whichever works better between the Ranger and the DPX is what is going to turn into carry ammo.

Here are the new sights:

vtxmauser · May 23, 2013, 06:18 PM

I too have recently joined the Glock Club. I was in my LGS looking at the Ruger SR45 and the owner showed me a new Glock 30S. I've always carried Sigs in 9mm but started lately to look at 45ACP. I checked out this Glock and told the owner I'd go home and sleep on it. He said he would hold it for me until I came in the next day. I bought the Glock the next day and have to say I like it a lot.

ccwnut · May 24, 2013, 01:29 AM

I am also looking at the 30s as a possible ccw weapon. But I won't get one until I get another 26. That lil' pistol is my favorite carry gun

!

May 14, 2013, 09:22 AM	#27
simonrichter Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2011 Location: Austria Posts: 758	congrats. I couldn't even tell whether Glock is top or flop since I've never shot anything else but Glocks (apart from .22s and .25s) __________________ "Get off of my lawn!" Walt Kowalski . ISSC PAR .223

May 14, 2013, 11:04 AM	#29
Eppie Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 802	pilpens Boy!!!! You're in a tough spot, when you start out with best (a G34), it's downhill from there. The only thing left to di is get a Springfield Long Slide. In my opinion a G19 is also a must for any decent pistol collection. __________________ "Socialized Medicine is the Keystone to the Arch of the Socialist State.” -Vladimir Lenin "I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." - Thomas Jefferson (An early warning to Obama care)

May 15, 2013, 11:06 AM	#32
Rob228 Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2010 Location: Hampstead NC Posts: 1,450	Range trip with the 26 Took the 26 out for its first range trip. 200 rounds of assorted ammo (Federal FMJ, Blazer Brass, RWS, Fiocchi 124 gr XTP and Speer 124 Gold Dots). Not a single issue. Here is the very first ten rounds I fired through it (7 yards) and a later 10 yard group. This little guy is VERY easy to shoot, though not incredibly forgiving at 10 yards. The targets are 3" circles, isosceles stance, not quite rapid fire. 7 Yards, first ten rounds out of the gun. Ten yards: 200 rounds old

May 15, 2013, 11:31 AM	#34
Eppie Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 802	Good shooting Rob. That's hard to do with the little grip and short barrel. __________________ "Socialized Medicine is the Keystone to the Arch of the Socialist State.” -Vladimir Lenin "I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." - Thomas Jefferson (An early warning to Obama care)

May 15, 2013, 06:42 PM	#36
amd6547 Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2006 Posts: 2,313	The little G26 is capable of better than that, after you get used to it. I have no problem hitting the 10" steel plates at 40yds at my rifle club. __________________ The past is gone...the future may never happen. Be Here Now.

May 14, 2013, 08:55 AM	#26
Rob228 Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2010 Location: Hampstead NC Posts: 1,450	And it continues.... On my way to the range in about ten minutes, but also just happened to win a Gunbroker auction on a Gen 3 G36.

May 14, 2013, 10:24 AM	#28
pilpens Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,696	Me too. I joined the club recently with a G34. For the longest time, I refused to get a Glock because of the grip angle. Bought a G34 Gen 4 as my "Protest Gun" -- 3 high capacity mags. Now, I am starting to understand why so many people like Glocks. Now, I am starting to accept the grip angle thing. Now, I want a Glock 19.

May 15, 2013, 11:16 AM	#33
Rob228 Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2010 Location: Hampstead NC Posts: 1,450	Almost forgot, G36 should be in by early next week.

May 15, 2013, 12:35 PM	#35
Rob228 Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2010 Location: Hampstead NC Posts: 1,450	Thanks Eppie, There were a LOT of other ten yard groups that didn't get pictures

May 16, 2013, 05:12 AM	#37
Brit Senior Member Join Date: January 29, 2005 Location: Orlando FL Posts: 1,934	A little history on the Glock 26. When they first were introduced, Chris Edwards of Glock Smyrna GA. Shot one, in a pistol match at an IALEFI Annual Training Conference, just for fun, he was not a member!!! He shot the top score. We treated him with fairness, as the Gentlemen we were! (Just told him don't come back!)

May 19, 2013, 12:57 PM	#38
Rob228 Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2010 Location: Hampstead NC Posts: 1,450	Picked up the 36 yesterday, got to say it fits my smaller hands perfectly. I'll be hitting the range later this week, there are some Trijicon HD's on the way and a High Noon Holsters IWB holster getting made at the moment. Here it is by itself, and one by the 26 for comparison.

May 19, 2013, 05:52 PM	#39
RBid Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2012 Posts: 1,059	We finally had a Glock 30 SF come through the shop recently. That has me thinking hard about a Glock 30 (Gen 4) at some point. Specifically, at some point after I get another Glock 19 (Gen 4) or Glock 23 (Gen 4)! __________________ Currently Own: Beretta PX4 9mm, Glock 23 (Gen 4), Glock 19 (Gen 4) x2

May 19, 2013, 06:06 PM	#40
kc8prz Member Join Date: May 18, 2013 Posts: 17	Also got a Glock and a I just got the Gen4 19 Glock. Love it all the way around. Within the same week I also got a 9mm Sarsilmaz K2P (1911'ish type of build & CZ74 clone). The K2P caught me off guard with amazing performance for a 9mm all for $335. Outstanding build quality being heavy duty in nature. Excellent flawless performance so far. Nice tight groups at all distances right from box, cleaning and lube to range. But don't get me wrong here. The Glock is better, but not by much, at $200 more. All in all I am very pleased and excited with both. Last edited by kc8prz; May 19, 2013 at 06:26 PM.

May 19, 2013, 10:13 PM	#41
Terry A Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 2008 Location: Washington, Pa Posts: 764	Congratulations on your purchase! I'm so brand loyal to certain companies, and Glock is a tough one to ever beat on anything. You have a great pistol and you should really enjoy it! __________________ 2 Thes 3:16 "Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all! "

May 20, 2013, 12:36 AM	#42
myusername Member Join Date: May 11, 2013 Posts: 99	You guys talk like you are actually proud of your Glunks.

May 20, 2013, 03:29 PM	#45
P5 Guy Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,804	Great Glocks! The sub compact 26 the compact 19. Great right from the box, there is really no need to change a thing. Just buy ammo and range time!

May 20, 2013, 07:35 PM	#46
Rob228 Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2010 Location: Hampstead NC Posts: 1,450	Here are the Glocks with the others. If all goes as planned (the next few range trips will be the determining factor) the G26 will be taking over for the 642 and the 36 for the Commander sized 1911.

May 20, 2013, 07:48 PM	#47
tomrkba Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2011 Posts: 751	Excellent...you bought the best one!

May 22, 2013, 09:04 PM	#48
Rob228 Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2010 Location: Hampstead NC Posts: 1,450	Had some Trijicon HD sights installed today (I've sent a lot of business to our LGS, they did the install for free, even though I bought them online). Two holsters are on the way (High Noon tailgunner, it is their take on the Milt Sparks Summer Special, and a DeSantis OWB). Headed to the range Friday, going to put 150 rounds of WWB, 100 rounds of Black Hills 230+p hollow points (Have it stockpiled, no better time to use it) A mix of standard pressure and +P Rangers (Also been stockpiling those) and some 185 DPX. Whichever works better between the Ranger and the DPX is what is going to turn into carry ammo. Here are the new sights:

May 23, 2013, 06:18 PM	#49
vtxmauser Member Join Date: April 7, 2013 Posts: 16	I too have recently joined the Glock Club. I was in my LGS looking at the Ruger SR45 and the owner showed me a new Glock 30S. I've always carried Sigs in 9mm but started lately to look at 45ACP. I checked out this Glock and told the owner I'd go home and sleep on it. He said he would hold it for me until I came in the next day. I bought the Glock the next day and have to say I like it a lot.

May 24, 2013, 01:29 AM	#50
ccwnut Member Join Date: September 21, 2012 Location: The United States Posts: 95	I am also looking at the 30s as a possible ccw weapon. But I won't get one until I get another 26. That lil' pistol is my favorite carry gun! __________________ "Those who would sacrifice liberty for safety deserve neither liberty nor safety."- Benjamin Franklin