I am a new buyer to handguns but not shooting them. I am looking into purchasing a glock 17. Just looking for any suggestions for me. OR any better handguns for glock prices. Thanks.
What do YOU need out of a handgun?
Right now just home defense and really getting in tune with my skills and making my self better.
The 17 is a fine weapon for those purposes. Im partial to the 19, but if you like the 17 then go with it. If you ever make it up near Pendleton, hit me up and you can shoot my 19 or 26.
Well I have never shot the 19 before, but I have shot the 17. I have heard the 19 shoots a little smoother? And that would be cool to get up there shoot sometime.
I find the 19 easier to shoot then the 17. Not sure why though.
Irregardless, I think you’d be better served by the 19 in case you decide to get your concealed pistol license. On paper the differences seem slight but it’s a world of difference for carrying.
I think that’s what LSHD was getting at. I’d take him up on his offer though. Very generous.
Since you’re in CA, I assume a CCW isn’t in the near future. If you plan on moving somewhere that issues CCW permits, I would suggest a G19, if not, the G17 is a great choice as well.
To Steve- That’s what I have heard about the 19 and that would make sense to get the more compact one seeing I may carry concealed. Thanks for the advise. To Dookie- I am just in Ca temporarily and will be moving back to NC soon.
If you’re at 29 stumps, I assume you are a Marine?
I think the Glock LEO pricing applies to military as well. Might want to check on that. The discount is substantial.
I like the Glock 17, but I love the Glock 19. It’s a great “one gun for all purposes” weapon. Since you are moving back to North Carolina, I’d go with the Glock 19 for the concealment advantage.
One other gun to consider is the S&W M&P 9mm.
Lejeune, or NC in general?
17 or 19…you can’t go wrong with either. I’d go for a generation 3 model though.
I have a g19 and its a great pistol. I have shot a few g17’s they are nice just a little on the big side for me and what I want to do with a pistole. But if your an average to large size guy you should be able to conceal a 17 Just fine. And if I could get away with concealing a g17 that’s what I’d have.
carry or service (HD, training, etc…)?
19 for carry, 17 for service…
glock 19 - best all-around
NC in general. That’s where I am from.
And to beat trash- I have shot the S&W and I just didn’t really like the feel of it in the hand. Thanks for the advise though. That’s what I originally was looking into.
It seems like the 19 is the handgun to go to. Thanks for the advise guys. Would like to get my hand on one to shoot though?
Another vote for a 19. Just for added measure. 
You can’t beat the Gen 3 19 imho. Take advantage of the LEO discount, or you could join the GSSF if you don’t qualify. You get a great price and an extra mag.
To e0500- They give the LEO price to military as well?
Military DOES qualify for blue label pricing, same as LE.
And surprise, California has quite a few clear thinking locations that DO issue CCW permits. For those not familiar with life behind the granola curtain, only the LA and San Francisco areas are heavily liberal/communist. The greater central San Joaquin Valley is staunch conservative and most counties I’m aware of in the area issue permits with lite hassle. Best part is that these permits are good all over the state. So when a guy travels to San Francisigrad, he can go there armed. Before I was LE, I had a permit and it allowed 3 pistols. I hear they allow more now. We might live in the worst place in the US, but not everyplace here is nutty beyond hope.