I'm buying it for home protection and the occasional target shooting. I don't go shooting every weekend, or anything like that. I have a wife who has never shot a gun before. I also have an 18 month old little girl, so safety is an issue as well.
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21 posts - Last post: Apr 17, 2008I would like to look into Glock adjustable sights. Can someone point me in the right direction on what are the best adjustable sights
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A police officer friend of mine said that a Glock 40 would be the best way to go. Which model of Glock 40 would you recommend?
Glock is good but before you buy one check out the Springfield XD models. They come in different looks and cals. of 9mm., 40cal., and 45cal. My wife has a XD9 sub compact and loves it. Easy take down for cleaning and I have never seen it jam. Safety features are good also.
I personally think they have a better feel when holding and aiming then the Glocks, but it is all personal preference.
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Jun 9, 2008 I don't know how suitable the R model glocks are for using with the . Even so , I would like to be in on the group buy for the glock mod.
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Good luck either way.
Keeping this to Glocks chambered in .40 S&W then you have 6 choices...
Glock 22 - Full sized semi-automatic handgun. This is an all around good handgun. The standard mag holds 15 rounds and the barrel is 4.5 inches long. IMO, this is the best one based on your needs of home protection and target shooting. Disadvantage of this handgun is that it can be difficult to carry concealed due to its size.
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34 posts - Last post: Feb 16, 2008Pretty slick design, but I didn't have the $68 left to buy it .. You pretty much cant lose either way you go, but the glock would be my
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Sep 19, 2007 The Glock 17 (and only model 17) could be modified with “amphibious folding stock for Glock 19, may be some one can help me to buy one.
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Glock 23 - Compact handgun that's chambered in the .40 S&W round. Standard mag holds 13 rounds and the barrel is 4 inches long. Probably the largest sized handgun that the average person can conceal comfortably.
Glock 27 - Subcompact handgun that's chambered in the .40 S&W round. Standard mag holds 9 rounds and the barrel is 3.5 inches long. I own one of these and enjoy it. The advantage of this handgun is that it is the easiest Glock to carry concealed.
Glock 35 - The largest of the Glock 40s. It is meant to be a competition model. Not really practical for protection. Can it be used as a home protection handgun or just a hobby shooter...sure it can, but for most people, the Glock 22 would be a better choice. It has a 5.3 inch barrel and the longest line of sight.
Glock 22C - compensated version of the Glock 22, supposed to have less recoil due to the compensator (2 long holes in the barrel and slide). I hate these handguns. But if recoil is a problem then you might want to talk to people who own them. Personally...if recoil is a problem then find a "friendlier" ammo load or a different caliber...that's my opinion anyway.
Glock 23C - compensated version of the Glock 23...see above entry.
So, IMO, if home protection and the occasional hobby shooting is all you want then go with the Glock 22. If you want to carry sometimes, especially with bulky clothing or a jacket then you might consider a Glock 23. If you want to carry a lot, then get a Glock 27.
I have a Glock 27 with a Lone Wolf 9mm drop-in barrel (you can buy them for the other models as well). It's a great handgun and I can fire both .40 S&W and 9mm with the change of a barrel and a magazine. I used to own a Glock 19 (like the 23 but a 9mm) but once I got the drop-in barrel for the 27 then there wasn't a reason for me to keep the 19 anymore...so I sold it.
Whatever you decide, good luck, be safe, and take some safety and familiarization courses (involve the whole family)...and get a gun safe, that will be money well spent.
Most larger gun stores that have an indoor range will also rent different firearms to range patrons. Rent the different models there and see which one feels best in your hand. All quality handguns are capable of shooting smaller groups than we can usually accomplish, so what feels good to you is what usually will work well for you.
That being said, for small hands the Glock 19 in 9mm, and for normal or larger hands the Glock 17 in 9mm or the .40 cal is comfortable.
Those with above average size hands may like the .45 cal Glock.
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