Which Glock?

There is the possibility that I will have an opportunity to do a swap and get a Glock pistol. The neat thing is I'll likely get to pick the caliber. All three are standard size pistols in excellent to new condition. This will not be a target pistol. I don't know about the 9mm. I've had 1911 type pistols in .45 ACP and I've shot a Sig in .40 S&W. Since it's for protection, I'm leaning toward going for the .40 S&W. My brother was a deputy sheriff, but I can't ask him since he is deceased. Suggestions would be appreciated. Sincerely. BruceV.

Model 22 .40 caliber. I carried one for the SO before they went to them. Great weapon. I shoot the model 35 .40 for IPSC. The .40, you won't be unhappy. Just remember, no reloads with lead bullets and be careful with the loads you go with!

I don't know the model numbers of the Glocks. I think the 9mm is a M-17. What is the number for a standard type Glock in .40 and .45? I've been thinking the .40 might be the way to go. When my brother passed away I was given all his old brass. I know he preferred a .45 ACP. I must have at least 3-4000 .45 ACP cases. I've been thinking I could reload for either round. if I get the .40, there should be someone I can trade with for some .40 brass.

Model 22 is the .40 and the model 21 is the .45. Both are standard full sized models.

The .40 is a good pistol for self defense. Easy made and it works under the badest cirumstances. The .45 is not my favorite because the chamber is not complet around the case only a little more then the half case is in the chamber. There were some problems with strong ammo and splitting chambers. The 9mm is also good but the .40 is a better argument against them who stand on the dangerous side.

Gunner

I wish now that I'd had a chance to shoot more with my brother. From time to time I'd drive up to Macon and we would go out to the gun club where he would bring pistols and boxes of old ammunition (.38, .45 and .40). He and I would loan each other pistols, etc. Those days are gone. Now I've got to pick something and stick with it. The more I read about the .40 S&W, the better I like it. I think maybe the Glock is going to be alright too. Sincerely. BruceV.

Personally, I would go with the Model 21 in 0.45 ACP but reload with clad bullets. Although not a fully supported chamber, the 0.45 is not a high pressure round whereas the 0.40 is (relative terms), thus a slight overload in the 0.45 is not a problem, but it can be in a 0.40. My 0.40s are not Glocks but Brownings, Berettas and Walthers, all with fully supported chambers. dave_n

There you have my quandary. I have had a variety of 1911 type pistols all in .45ACP. I have not owned a Glock. However my brother owned 5 of them and swore by them for duty work. He said he never had a problem with any of them. Knowing how little tolerance he had for malfunctions, I think he probably never had a problem with them. If this deal goes through, the pistol will spend most of its time with me in the car and motel rooms. My wife drives a little over 100 miles daily for work and will be carrying it in the car to and from work.

You already have 1911's for protection so you're OK in that area. This sounds to me like the Glock will be more sentimental than anything else. In that case, (If it were me) I'd choose his favorite one regardless of caliber.

I have a rifle and a shotgun which I inherited. Neither are my favorite caliber or gauge nor do I use them as tools. I take them out once in a while just to punch paper and clays and reminisce about one of the great men who taught me to hunt and fish.

Gunner, Dave,

The .40 is not a fully supported in the Glock either. That was one of the big issues for reloading. That and people were using lead bullets and gumming up the barrels with lead transfer.

The .45 is nice and my preferred choice in the S/A XD but not Glock. Unless you have some good sized meat hooks stay clear of the Model 21 .45 Glock. I shoot Winchester Ranger SXTs out both my Glock .40 and S/A XD .45.

Hi Bill,

did you use the .40 and the.45ers official? I had the H&K USP Tactical and with a little larger hands ( pans )that i have i am very satisfied. It was good to handle and works always. Now i have a H&K USP 9mm and its also good with the right ammo like flatnose hollowpoints.

Regards

Gunner

Yes Bill, that was my point, the Glocks are not fully supported in 10/0.40s or 0.45s, but a slight overload in the lower pressure 0.45 is not "so much of a potential problem". I have medium sized hands and have no problem with the Model 21, just need to find the correct grip for comfort. Dave_n

[QUOTE=JB White;65160]You already have 1911's for protection so you're OK in that area. This sounds to me like the Glock will be more sentimental than anything else. In that case, (If it were me) I'd choose his favorite one regardless of caliber.

I did not mean to mislead anyone. I have had 1911 type pistols, but they were borrowed from my brother. I do not own one. At the present I own a nice 6" M-28 S&W, but it is just to large to be carrying around. That's the reason I'm doing the trade for a Glock. It will fit in my briefcase w/o any problems. As well my wife feels comfortable using it. Sorry to have given anyone the wrong idea.

My apologies Bruce. I was sort of 'speed reading' and somehow lost the gist somewhere along the way. Focused more on your brother and his guns I reckon. After rereading the thread I see that you did indeed say "had" and not "have". My mistake.

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Originally Posted by BruceV

There you have my quandary. I have had a variety of 1911 type pistols all in .45ACP. I have not owned a Glock. However my brother owned 5 of them and swore by them for duty work. He said he never had a problem with any of them. Knowing how little tolerance he had for malfunctions, I think he probably never had a problem with them. If this deal goes through, the pistol will spend most of its time with me in the car and motel rooms. My wife drives a little over 100 miles daily for work and will be carrying it in the car to and from work.

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I would recommend that you and your wife (since she will be a user) find a shooting range that rents pistols. That way you can handle and shoot the pistols you are considering before buying them. What is perfect for one person can be poor for the next.

Any of the calibers you mention are more than adequate, so the most important thing is that you and your wife are comfortable with handling and shooting the pistol. I wouldn't get too hung up on the technical details. It's kind of like asking a watchmaker which watch is the best, when all you want is a watch that can tell you the time.

You can also go to the Glock website to look at the model numbers and sizes, but basically there are standard, compact, and subcompact in many of the calibers you mention.

GLOCK "Safe Action Pistols"

Click on the "models" tab.

I personally have the Glock 21 (standard .45) for home, the Glock 30 (subcompact .45) for my vehicle, the Glock 26 (subcompact 9mm) for holster carry, and the Kel-Tec 32 for pocket carry.

The Glock 21 and 30 are both large pistols, so most people are more comfortable with something smaller.

Cass

.40 S&W is the way to go, and I much prefer the model 23 over the full size 22. Only slightly smaller than the model 22 and with 13 round capacity rather than 15, the model 23 to me is much easier to carry and I see no change in performance.

I've been carrying a model 23 for 10 years and have fired several thousand rounds of my reloads with jacketed bullets with no issues at all. Since mine is for duty carry I also have Trijicon night sights installed as well.

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I'm thinking that I'll try to do a swap for the Glock 22. I don't think a 23 is in view. But which ever way this goes, I'm thinking that one of the little lazers that fit under the dust cover would be a good idea. Either that or the trijicon night sites. This pistol will be carried mostly in a briefcase, etc. I do not anticipate holster carry.

Good choice. I prefered the lights more than the laser. If you have to use the Glock ,the lights do their work on the enemy well too. They could be very dazzling for him but you must have the light more on his eyes and you must reckon that he uses the light as a target if the situation is not cleared in short time. We made the experience that some guys payed more attention to hold the laser still at point than do enough observing the bad boys reaction.

Regards

Gunner

Get a 19. They're big enough to shoot well and small enough to be easy to conceal if you have that option.

If you don't reload, 9mm is cheaper than the other calibres and it allows for good capacity and quick, accurate follow up shots. Cheaper ammo equals more practice time and greater proficency. Premium personal protection ammo like DPX from Corbon performs very well.

I love my 19.

BruceV, Take into account your wife's opinion since she'll carry it also. I'm a big advocate on fitment over brand/model.

Brad

One reason why I almost certainly cannot consider a G-21 is because whatever I choose must be something my wife can use. She is driving over 100 miles each day along a very isolated route that takes her to and from work. She leaves a little before 5 AM and returns home around 6 PM. She is not physically powerful. I would much prefer the G-22 as I think the .40 S&W provides good power, etc. We may end up buying the G-17 simply because that may be the best we can do for her. If that is the case, then I am really going to put some serious thought into what ammunition we use. And both of us are absolutely going to be shooting it enough that we have no doubts how to make it run if and when it is needed.

Glock 19. There is a reason why it is considered the finest 9mm pistol available in the market place. 15+1, compact, lightweight, concealable and shoots EXACTLY where you point it.