I took a swig of the Kool Aid and....I liked it

voodoowraith · April 25, 2009, 07:32 PM

I don't know how it happened. I'm a confirmed revolver and 1911 fan. I've owned a few handguns that didn't fit into that group, but they're few and NEVER made of plastic. But I gave my favorite carry 1911 over to a local gunsmith for some overhauling and was looking at the next couple of months without it, so I decided to use that as an excuse to buy a new one. With nothing but the innocent idea of picking up another compact 1911 of some sort I headed to the gunshops. Went by one place that rented guns for use on their range and somehow found myself asking to try a Glock 30. I don't know why. Before I knew what I was doing I was on the range with the shops well worn 30 sending rounds downrange and (Gulp!) grinning. Against my will I found myself agreeing with the range boss about how the 30 would make a decent carry gun. Agreeing with him that it was an easy shooting piece and pretty danged accurate. And more to my horror, on my way home I saw a black case that said GLOCK right on it sitting on my passenger seat! I'm not sure how, but I bought one of the used 30's that was in their case. What the heck happened? It's like the little gun put a spell on me then made me take her home. To be honest though, I'm actually becoming a huge fan. The bigger guns still don't fit my hand right, but the 30's short frame points as naturally for me as any gun I've held. I guess, as far as the 30's concerned anyway, I'm now a.......Glock fan. (Shudder)

hardluk1 · April 25, 2009, 07:50 PM

I have shot 1911's and cz pattern guns and i find a glock does not point the same . Close your eyes and point like its your colt and then see where it is pointing and see if you can see the whole top of the gun. Just felt odd to me. I do like new ruger sr9,pont like the 1911.

Tophe · April 25, 2009, 08:05 PM

where in MI are you voodoo?

RT · April 25, 2009, 08:29 PM

Take a sip of the Glock 21SF short frame kool-aid. It's good!

PX4 · April 25, 2009, 08:54 PM

No kool-aid for me. They may be remarkable pistols but I just don't like them.

JohnPaul · April 25, 2009, 08:55 PM

..not buy, but one thing I have to say is that they were all guns. I am always perplexed when people love only one style of gun and hate all others. Certainly we all have our favorites, but they all make me smile when I shoot em so far. I keep trying to avoid sipping diffrent flavors but I cant help it, guess I need a 3rd job -

djohn · April 25, 2009, 09:12 PM

Pretty sweet Kool Aid.

congrats

varoadking · April 25, 2009, 09:25 PM

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No kool-aid for me. They may be remarkable pistols but I just don't like them.

What is it you don't care for?

orionengnr · April 25, 2009, 09:42 PM

Had two (G-19 and G-23); long gone and not missed.

To each his own.

jmr40 · April 25, 2009, 10:01 PM

I used to be just like you, swore I would never own a Glock. The grip angle was my biggest concern. One day I ran across a used one at a price that was dirt cheap. I thought I would just buy it, try it for a while just to confirm how bad they were and then be able to sell it at a profit.

I found that the Glock grip angle really is better. I still love my 1911's and Sig better, but I have no trouble going back and forth with them.

I still don't love them, but if I have to reach for a handgun that I trust to save my live it will be one of my 5 Glocks.

PX4 · April 25, 2009, 10:07 PM

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What is it you don't care for?

First the blocky slide, the "Safe Action" trigger system, but most of all I prefer DA/SA or SA only auto pistols. Don't get me wrong I'm in no way bad mouthing Glocks as they are fine pistols, they just aren't for me.

ritepath · April 25, 2009, 10:08 PM

I shot my M&P 9c for the first time today...loved it.

BTW I've never shot a weapon I didn't enjoy.

fatboy02 · April 25, 2009, 10:47 PM

did you find any compact 1911's around I have been looking all over Michigan for one.

I shot the Glock and it did not feel that great in my hand. I fell for the M&P myself but then I caught the 1911 addiction and that is all I carry and mostly what I shoot at the range.

Archie · April 25, 2009, 11:00 PM

This sort of thing happens from time to time. It's sort of like being married, the novelty wears off after a bit and reality returns.

It can be expensive, but it's all temporary.

KyJim · April 25, 2009, 11:47 PM

I love 1911s and carry them but I respect Glocks tremendously. I just don't like them. Grip angle is wrong, blocky feeling, etc. I do own a couple of SW M&Ps but I still like my 1911s better.

April 25, 2009, 07:32 PM	#1
voodoowraith Member Join Date: September 24, 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 49	I took a swig of the Kool Aid and....I liked it I don't know how it happened. I'm a confirmed revolver and 1911 fan. I've owned a few handguns that didn't fit into that group, but they're few and NEVER made of plastic. But I gave my favorite carry 1911 over to a local gunsmith for some overhauling and was looking at the next couple of months without it, so I decided to use that as an excuse to buy a new one. With nothing but the innocent idea of picking up another compact 1911 of some sort I headed to the gunshops. Went by one place that rented guns for use on their range and somehow found myself asking to try a Glock 30. I don't know why. Before I knew what I was doing I was on the range with the shops well worn 30 sending rounds downrange and (Gulp!) grinning. Against my will I found myself agreeing with the range boss about how the 30 would make a decent carry gun. Agreeing with him that it was an easy shooting piece and pretty danged accurate. And more to my horror, on my way home I saw a black case that said GLOCK right on it sitting on my passenger seat! I'm not sure how, but I bought one of the used 30's that was in their case. What the heck happened? It's like the little gun put a spell on me then made me take her home. To be honest though, I'm actually becoming a huge fan. The bigger guns still don't fit my hand right, but the 30's short frame points as naturally for me as any gun I've held. I guess, as far as the 30's concerned anyway, I'm now a.......Glock fan. (Shudder)

April 25, 2009, 08:55 PM	#6
JohnPaul Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2008 Location: UTAH Posts: 218	I have sipped lots of guns I said I would.. ..not buy, but one thing I have to say is that they were all guns. I am always perplexed when people love only one style of gun and hate all others. Certainly we all have our favorites, but they all make me smile when I shoot em so far. I keep trying to avoid sipping diffrent flavors but I cant help it, guess I need a 3rd job -

April 25, 2009, 11:00 PM	#14
Archie Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2000 Location: Hastings, Nebrasksa - the Hear Posts: 2,209	Don't worry, Wraith... This sort of thing happens from time to time. It's sort of like being married, the novelty wears off after a bit and reality returns. It can be expensive, but it's all temporary.

April 25, 2009, 07:50 PM	#2
hardluk1 Junior member Join Date: March 27, 2009 Posts: 600	I have shot 1911's and cz pattern guns and i find a glock does not point the same . Close your eyes and point like its your colt and then see where it is pointing and see if you can see the whole top of the gun. Just felt odd to me. I do like new ruger sr9,pont like the 1911.

April 25, 2009, 08:05 PM	#3
Tophe Senior Member Join Date: December 9, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo MI Posts: 177	where in MI are you voodoo?

April 25, 2009, 08:29 PM	#4
RT Senior Member Join Date: September 10, 2000 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,194	Take a sip of the Glock 21SF short frame kool-aid. It's good!

April 25, 2009, 08:54 PM	#5
PX4 Member Join Date: April 25, 2009 Posts: 32	No kool-aid for me. They may be remarkable pistols but I just don't like them.

April 25, 2009, 09:42 PM	#9
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 5,213	Had two (G-19 and G-23); long gone and not missed. To each his own.

April 25, 2009, 10:01 PM	#10
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,976	I used to be just like you, swore I would never own a Glock. The grip angle was my biggest concern. One day I ran across a used one at a price that was dirt cheap. I thought I would just buy it, try it for a while just to confirm how bad they were and then be able to sell it at a profit. I found that the Glock grip angle really is better. I still love my 1911's and Sig better, but I have no trouble going back and forth with them. I still don't love them, but if I have to reach for a handgun that I trust to save my live it will be one of my 5 Glocks.

April 25, 2009, 10:08 PM	#12
ritepath Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,419	I shot my M&P 9c for the first time today...loved it. BTW I've never shot a weapon I didn't enjoy.

April 25, 2009, 10:47 PM	#13
fatboy02 Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2005 Location: Olivet, MI Posts: 163	did you find any compact 1911's around I have been looking all over Michigan for one. I shot the Glock and it did not feel that great in my hand. I fell for the M&P myself but then I caught the 1911 addiction and that is all I carry and mostly what I shoot at the range.

April 25, 2009, 11:47 PM	#15
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,149	I love 1911s and carry them but I respect Glocks tremendously. I just don't like them. Grip angle is wrong, blocky feeling, etc. I do own a couple of SW M&Ps but I still like my 1911s better.