FVC3
07-14-10, 19:18
I have been a Glock guy for 20 years. Well, a Glock owner for 20 - a hard-core Glock fan for 15ish. I have or had a 26,27,30,19,23,17, 22, and a 21. I've never been without a 17, 19, and 23.
My only gripe was trigger reach. I've got a very meaty palm and short, thick fingers, but I made do because nothing else offered the total package Glocks did. I will say the 21 didn't last long in my inventory - I really couldn't manipulate it quickly and well.
About a year ago, I picked up an M&P 9c. I bought it because it was a great deal on a local PD T&E gun from GT Distributors - and, well, just because. You all know what I mean.
Like you do any new gun, I shot the piss out of it. I liked it alot - but it wasn't a Glock. As time went by, I found myself choosing to practice with it more and more - but it wasn't as good as a Glock. The small back strap allowed me a perfect trigger finger placement. The mag release was easy to manipulate, even under stress. The gun held 13 rds of 9mm in a package just a tad smaller than my 19. The grip angle did not require breaking my wrist down - but it still wasn't a Glock.
I first noticed that I was carrying the 9c more often than not when I had to go to the safe to get the 19 out to take to the range. Somehow, it wasn't in the gunvault my wife and I keep a small selection of carry guns in near the front door. When was the last time I carried the 19 or the 23? And where the heck was a holster for one? After all, I'm a Glock guy, right?
When I heard about the 4th Gen Glocks, I was very happy. I beat feet to the local gun-pusher to try one. I loved the new mag release, but the trigger reach was still less than optimal. But that was a 17, and my 9c was a little bitty carry piece. I bet a full size M&P wouldn't feel the same. "Garcon! That full size M&P, please....Oh My!....."
For the last 2 weekends, I've gone all scientific. I broke out the PACT timer, loaded craploads of mags, and shot every meaningful drill I know. I shot weak hand, low light, strong hand only, impairment drills, slow fire, from the holster under time - you name it. I did every kind of reload and malf clearance. My worst fears were confirmed. I consistently shot the 9c better than mye larger Glock 19.
I have put the word out. I have a 19, a 22, and a 23 for sale. I'll never sell my 17, but I am replacing the others with a FS 9 and .40 M&P. I may even get a .45.
Anyone else find that even the 4th Gen Glock doesn't quite fit perfectly? Any similar stories?
My only gripe was trigger reach. I've got a very meaty palm and short, thick fingers, but I made do because nothing else offered the total package Glocks did. I will say the 21 didn't last long in my inventory - I really couldn't manipulate it quickly and well.
About a year ago, I picked up an M&P 9c. I bought it because it was a great deal on a local PD T&E gun from GT Distributors - and, well, just because. You all know what I mean.
Like you do any new gun, I shot the piss out of it. I liked it alot - but it wasn't a Glock. As time went by, I found myself choosing to practice with it more and more - but it wasn't as good as a Glock. The small back strap allowed me a perfect trigger finger placement. The mag release was easy to manipulate, even under stress. The gun held 13 rds of 9mm in a package just a tad smaller than my 19. The grip angle did not require breaking my wrist down - but it still wasn't a Glock.
I first noticed that I was carrying the 9c more often than not when I had to go to the safe to get the 19 out to take to the range. Somehow, it wasn't in the gunvault my wife and I keep a small selection of carry guns in near the front door. When was the last time I carried the 19 or the 23? And where the heck was a holster for one? After all, I'm a Glock guy, right?
When I heard about the 4th Gen Glocks, I was very happy. I beat feet to the local gun-pusher to try one. I loved the new mag release, but the trigger reach was still less than optimal. But that was a 17, and my 9c was a little bitty carry piece. I bet a full size M&P wouldn't feel the same. "Garcon! That full size M&P, please....Oh My!....."
For the last 2 weekends, I've gone all scientific. I broke out the PACT timer, loaded craploads of mags, and shot every meaningful drill I know. I shot weak hand, low light, strong hand only, impairment drills, slow fire, from the holster under time - you name it. I did every kind of reload and malf clearance. My worst fears were confirmed. I consistently shot the 9c better than mye larger Glock 19.
I have put the word out. I have a 19, a 22, and a 23 for sale. I'll never sell my 17, but I am replacing the others with a FS 9 and .40 M&P. I may even get a .45.
Anyone else find that even the 4th Gen Glock doesn't quite fit perfectly? Any similar stories?