Just bought a Glock 17

Burnout · 06-12-2012, 05:01 PM

Well I entered the darkside..lol.

Never really thought I wanted a glock. Something about plastic and guns just never appealed to me. I have a few of other handguns (around 12) BTW. My favorite little carry piece has been the CZ82 lately. I've always like the older surplus steel handguns.

Well anyhow I went into my favorite gun store the other day and walked out with a new glock 17 (9x19), didn't go there intending to buy one, just worked out that way if you know what I mean. He gave me a decent deal on it so I went for it.

I like the 17 round mag capacity and lightweight of this gun. It balances pretty decent for me...better than I thought. I took it out today and practiced a bit with it. I have to say this thing is growing on me. Seems very simple, not many parts and easy to take down.

I figure it will make a nice side arm to go with my primary weapon if the SHTF.
Anyone else into Glocks here?

plouffedaddy · 06-12-2012, 05:21 PM

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Anyone else into Glocks here?

Hell yes. The G17 in particular (but I have them all in 9, 40, and 45

)

Glocks are ugly but the sure are fantastic firearms. Reliable, reasonably price, easy to maintain, accurate, ect...

Burnout · 06-12-2012, 06:43 PM

^^^ Nice collection!^^^

Yeah the wheels are already turning in my head telling me I need one .45 now too

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BTW, can anyone recommend a good defensive HP round for these in 9mm?

Just1more · 06-12-2012, 07:05 PM

I'm a Glock fan, 9's and 45's

The epitome of K.I.S.S.

#1 in military, civilian, and LE, they must have done something right.

Best bang for the buck IMO.

plouffedaddy · 06-12-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Burnout

^^^ Nice collection!^^^

Yeah the wheels are already turning in my head telling me I need one .45 now too

.

BTW, can anyone recommend a good defensive HP round for these in 9mm?

HSTs are great defensive rounds.

cgp · 06-12-2012, 07:47 PM

A Glock is a lot like an AK. Reliable, simple to operate, easy to maintain. Goes bang everytime. I have G19s, G17, G26, G34 and more mags than I can count.

cgp · 06-12-2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Burnout

^^^ Nice collection!^^^

Yeah the wheels are already turning in my head telling me I need one .45 now too

.

BTW, can anyone recommend a good defensive HP round for these in 9mm?

Federal HSTs in 124gr and 147gr.

Tantal13 · 06-12-2012, 07:55 PM

Glocks are the AK of the pistol world! They share many of the same traits. Simple, reliable and called ugly by many.

I've fired many a Glock but there are many I still need to try. The model 22 and 23 are sweet favorites. The 20, chambered in 10mm, is in my sights right now to add to the collection.

haught2012ap · 06-12-2012, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Tantal13

Glocks are the AK of the pistol world! They share many of the same traits. Simple, reliable and called ugly by many.

I've fired many a Glock but there are many I still need to try. The model 22 and 23 are sweet favorites. The 20, chambered in 10mm, is in my sights right now to add to the collection.

c0dy33 · 06-13-2012, 01:24 AM

Yep bro. I got a Glock 23 and can't be happier with it.
Might end up getting the lone wolf conversion barrel for a 9mm so I can
fire the plentiful ammo when TSHTF

plouffedaddy · 06-13-2012, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tantal13

Glocks are the AK of the pistol world! They share many of the same traits. Simple, reliable and called ugly by many.

I've fired many a Glock but there are many I still need to try. The model 22 and 23 are sweet favorites. The 20, chambered in 10mm, is in my sights right now to add to the collection.

The Gen4 20 was just released last night FWIW....

donmor53 · 06-13-2012, 04:16 PM

Personally...I'm a fan. For the money..Glock makes one hell of a weapon IMO.

I have many pistols but this is my current Glock shooting crew...

The 27 is my concealed carry choice. The 23 is the "house gun" and the 17 is a plinking favorite and a particular favorite of my wife.

mojo00 · 06-13-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Burnout

Anyone else into Glocks here?

I owned several Glocks in the past, all G-17's. Gave away or sold all of them except one, my keeper...1st Generation G-17

"DD" code 1988 build.

06-12-2012, 06:43 PM	#3
Burnout Veteran Member AKaholic #: 79279 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: deep behind enemy lines Posts: 1,240	^^^ Nice collection!^^^ Yeah the wheels are already turning in my head telling me I need one .45 now too . BTW, can anyone recommend a good defensive HP round for these in 9mm? __________________ Time to party like it's 1775 "The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." Thomas Jefferson The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” Thomas Jefferson

06-12-2012, 07:05 PM	#4
Just1more Veteran Member AKaholic #: 162290 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NE Texas Posts: 1,569	I'm a Glock fan, 9's and 45's The epitome of K.I.S.S. #1 in military, civilian, and LE, they must have done something right. Best bang for the buck IMO. __________________ Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. George Santayana Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy. Pro.6:15 :

06-12-2012, 07:55 PM	#8
Tantal13 Curio & Relic AKaholic #: 83937 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,017	Glocks are the AK of the pistol world! They share many of the same traits. Simple, reliable and called ugly by many. I've fired many a Glock but there are many I still need to try. The model 22 and 23 are sweet favorites. The 20, chambered in 10mm, is in my sights right now to add to the collection. __________________ "I do not think that your average person should be able to just own a fire arm." The_EE

06-13-2012, 01:24 AM	#10
c0dy33 Armed Mathematician AKaholic #: 158752 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 1,813	Yep bro. I got a Glock 23 and can't be happier with it. Might end up getting the lone wolf conversion barrel for a 9mm so I can fire the plentiful ammo when TSHTF Last edited by c0dy33; 06-13-2012 at 07:29 PM. Reason: pic

06-12-2012, 05:01 PM	#1
Burnout Veteran Member AKaholic #: 79279 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: deep behind enemy lines Posts: 1,240	Just bought a Glock 17 Well I entered the darkside..lol. Never really thought I wanted a glock. Something about plastic and guns just never appealed to me. I have a few of other handguns (around 12) BTW. My favorite little carry piece has been the CZ82 lately. I've always like the older surplus steel handguns. Well anyhow I went into my favorite gun store the other day and walked out with a new glock 17 (9x19), didn't go there intending to buy one, just worked out that way if you know what I mean. He gave me a decent deal on it so I went for it. I like the 17 round mag capacity and lightweight of this gun. It balances pretty decent for me...better than I thought. I took it out today and practiced a bit with it. I have to say this thing is growing on me. Seems very simple, not many parts and easy to take down. I figure it will make a nice side arm to go with my primary weapon if the SHTF. Anyone else into Glocks here? __________________ Time to party like it's 1775 "The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." Thomas Jefferson The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” Thomas Jefferson

06-12-2012, 07:47 PM	#6
cgp Curio & Relic Contributor AKaholic #: 157920 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,762	A Glock is a lot like an AK. Reliable, simple to operate, easy to maintain. Goes bang everytime. I have G19s, G17, G26, G34 and more mags than I can count.

06-13-2012, 04:16 PM	#12
donmor53 Member AKaholic #: 115496 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 80	Personally...I'm a fan. For the money..Glock makes one hell of a weapon IMO. I have many pistols but this is my current Glock shooting crew... The 27 is my concealed carry choice. The 23 is the "house gun" and the 17 is a plinking favorite and a particular favorite of my wife.

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