I’ve been doing a lot of research and reading a lot of forums about Glocks lately, and I’ve seen a recurring theme on pretty much every website. Every where I look it seems the opinion of almost everyone is that Glocks are the perfect gun.
While I do think Glocks are great guns, I would hardly say that they’re perfect and from what I’ve read on this site I believe that most here would agree. Glocks are accurate and reliable, but I’ve noticed while shooting mine that there are little things that just don’t fit well for me. For example, I’ve noticed that the outside of the trigger guard starts to dig into my hand as I shoot. I’ve also noticed that the bevel in the mag well doesn’t really help me line up the magazine. Actually, at times I feel like it’s hurt me more than it helps. More than once while trying to reload quickly I’ve dropped a magazine on the deck because it doesn’t line up with the mag well perfectly.
So, when I started looking for ideas on how to fix these things or to see if anyone else has had similar issues all I can usually find is “Glocks are perfect there’s no reason to ever change anything on them.” Has anyone else had experiences like this, both with people and with finding these guns are perfect and need…tweaking just like everything else?
I’m asking on this forum because from what I’ve read this site usually has the most practical views on how things should or shouldn’t work. Also, it seems like most people on here don’t buy hype, they want real world proof that things are what they claim to be.
I’ve carried a Glock on and off duty for going on 10 years now and have 0 complaints. I’ve been to many range qualifications with speed reloading/mag changes and have yet to drop one. I’m not saying there’s something wrong with you, the Glock just may not be right for you. But for me, it is perfect.
Did I miss the swarms of people proclaiming Glocks to be the perfect handgun? I always hear it referenced…
I do think if you objectively look at the 9mm Glocks, they are the best choice for a defensive pistol. This has nothing to do with “Perfection” - just the best tool for the job in many cases.
No one wants it changed because it works just fine, and everytime Glock fiddle fucks with the design, it ends up backfiring.
If Glocks were perfect, people wouldn’t need to make texturing alterations to the grip, add a Vickers extended mag release, or other modificaitons. What the Glock does do is provide some very important pistol characteristics in a simple, affordable, reliable, and durable package. So, it becomes a very appealing choice for many shooters.
Many would argue to have no decocker or thumb safety. No single gun is perfect for everyone. It’s about who provides the one that is closest to perfect for most people out of the box.
Glocks are about as perfect as I require in a duty or carry gun. My only real criteria are RELIABILITY and ACCURACY. For me at least, Glock fits these two area perfectly. I don’t get hung up on ergonomics or long term shooting comfort. It’s a tool. That’s it. It’s not designed to be held in the hand all day or shot in combat 1000+ rounds. After a long class I have calluses like anybody, but I don’t bash the gun. I’ve owned a metric ton of other pistol brands and other than ONE 1911, I’ve sold them all off and settled on Glock. But as long as there is more than one hand out there, there will be more than one opinion on how Glocks work for each shooter. I’m keeping all of mine.
Don’t think that I’m bashing Glocks in anyway. I think they’re great guns. They shoot well. I think it’s a great design, it’s extremely reliable and efficient. I’m not even saying that my experiences are a fault on Glock’s part. I was just wondering if my experiences were my own, or if others felt the same.
I am by no means an expert with handguns, but as I shoot more I notice things that could be done to make the gun feel better or fit better to me. The problem is that when I tried to look up things to do to make the gun better (for me) I usually wind up on a forum where one person asks a question and 75% of the people (83% of statistics are made up on the spot by the way) tell the original poster that his gun is perfect and he shouldn’t do anything to it, except change the sights and go shoot it.
Perfect is a tough term to fill. I’m close to a perfect husband but not quite there, just ask my wife.
Glocks are reliable and durable and common so that parts and mags are readily available outside of our current market. Between those factors and the price they make for a great choice for defensive, fighting or duty sidearm. Perfect? Maybe for some.
The thing I don’t like about Glocks is the way they feel in the hand. Nothing feels right in my hand quite like a 1911.
That being said, my next pistol will probably be a Glock. Better fit to my budget and they fit the bill very well.
No one gun is perfect for all shooters in all situations. I think the appeal of Glocks lies in the guns ability to work for more shooters in more situations than any other.
Ergonomics, capacity, accuracy, dependability/durability, and price being the deciding factors, I think Glocks are the best rounded pistols out there.
Yeah I get that, thats why I said for duty use, to make it appeal to more LEA and Military. I am more then fine with out those features. There is a reason why other manufactures have such a huge aftermarket, they seem to need it. The PPQ IMO does not really need a aftermarket with the exception of sights. Different strokes for different folks but out of the box I’ll take the Q.
Glocks need a little customizing be perfect. I’ve never seen a better overall introduction to serious, real-world Glock mods and the rationale behind them than the Glock picture thread, but reading it can cost you some serious coin.
Funny…when I go to Mustang sites/forums people say they are great and the best muscle cars. Then when I go to Corvette sites/forums, people say those are the best. Strange.