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No, serious.. when I went through the academy you were not even allowed to carry a glock... they jammed all the time. So unless they have done some major redesign... of course that was a long time ago.
Any handguns better than a Glock?
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No, serious.. when I went through the academy you were not even allowed to carry a glock... they jammed all the time. So unless they have done some major redesign... of course that was a long time ago.
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Austrian economics and Austrian handguns what a pair!
don't forget no nuclear power plants and renewable fuels. das beste land der welt!
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I just bought a SA XD-45. Born from Croatian military handguns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipIby2jKYdw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipIby2jKYdw
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If an accademy doesn't have a armoror for a particular firearm you can't use that firearm. I really doubt a group of Glocks Jammed all the time unless the shooters were shooting limp wristed.
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Glocks are as reliable or more reliable than any handgun on the market. Ask any firearm instructor and they will tell you. Of the thousands of rounds I have fired with a Glock I can't remember ever having a malfunction of any kind.
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It's been a while since I priced handguns but I always remember Glocks being on the low end of the price spectrum for a high quality handgun. I know Sigs are more expensive and I'm pretty sure Beretta, Kimber and H&K were all more expensive as well.
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These arguments are about as dumb as the Les Paul vs Stratocaster fights I see on guitar forums.
The best gun is the one that you can shoot comfortably and hit your target. If the only one that fits that criteria is a .22 then so be it. I dunno about you but I don't wanna get shot with a 22. My carry gun is a PPK/S .380. A lot of gun guys will say it's a pussy round but I dare them to let me shoot 'em with it.
Now, Glocks. I don't like 'em. The "safety" makes me uneasy.
The best gun is the one that you can shoot comfortably and hit your target. If the only one that fits that criteria is a .22 then so be it. I dunno about you but I don't wanna get shot with a 22. My carry gun is a PPK/S .380. A lot of gun guys will say it's a pussy round but I dare them to let me shoot 'em with it.
Now, Glocks. I don't like 'em. The "safety" makes me uneasy.
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Taurus 24/7 Pro. http://taurususa.com/video/taurus-corporate-video.cfm
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I like my Ruger 9mm. My wife inherited a .38 from her dad and it doesn't threaten my manhood in the least that her gun is bigger than mine. 
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For the record: I don't ever plan on shooting a Glock or any gun underwater. I just mentioned it because it seems like the few people I've met who talk about Glocks are always saying "they can shoot underwater too!". Thats that. BTW thanks everyone for all the informative responses. Does anyone know anything about Kahr pistols and if they are any good?
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I don't personally own any firearms right now, as I live in a country where it's outlawed, but when I move back to the states I'll more than likely pick up a Five-SeveN.
Another weapon that I'd consider owning is a Bushmaster Carbon-15 pistol (5.56mm), while technically a handgun is basically an AR-15 without a butt stock and a short barrel.
It takes standard AR-15/M-16 magazines.
Another weapon that I'd consider owning is a Bushmaster Carbon-15 pistol (5.56mm), while technically a handgun is basically an AR-15 without a butt stock and a short barrel.
It takes standard AR-15/M-16 magazines.
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I just bought a SA XD-45. Born from Croatian military handguns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipIby2jKYdw
I have this gun, as well as the 9mm and .40 version. Hands down, in my opinion, the best "feeling" pistol I have ever owned. Not a hickup yet, and I have put well over 2000 rounds plus through each of them.
While I personally dont like Glocks and would'nt buy one, it's just a personal preference thing to me. They are damn reliable, and this "jamming" up thing, well-this is the first place I have EVER heard anything like that, and my dad owns a couple of Glocks and hasnt had any problems with his.
I carry the SIG P229 .40 at work (USCG Law Enforcement), and its a nice piece as well, and we have'nt had any problems with it in the USCG that I've heard of....
I just bought a Taurus 9mm a month ago. I never considered Taurus a serious choice in the past but it's been 15 years since I bought a new pistol.
I considered everything that was availible and the Taurus was the only one that meet my criteria.
For me a CCW has to be small and light with good knock down power.
I bought a Taurus PT111 Pro. It is the size of a 38 S&w or a Wather PPK.
But it is much lighter than the PPK with much more firepower. 12 rounds of 9mm.
I've shot 50 rounds through the gun with flawless performance.
Taurus has come a long way.
The best way to pick a hand gun is to go to a shop where they have a large selection and see which meet your expectations.
I didn't like the Glock because it does not have a manual safety.
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Give me a nice .357 revolver loaded with jacketed hollow-points any day. Reliable. Don't jam. GREAT stopping power and, if I can drop what I'm aiming at in five shots, I don't deserve to live. ;-)
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I have this gun, as well as the 9mm and .40 version. Hands down, in my opinion, the best "feeling" pistol I have ever owned. Not a hickup yet, and I have put well over 2000 rounds plus through each of them.
While I personally dont like Glocks and would'nt buy one, it's just a personal preference thing to me. They are damn reliable, and this "jamming" up thing, well-this is the first place I have EVER heard anything like that, and my dad owns a couple of Glocks and hasnt had any problems with his.
I carry the SIG P229 .40 at work (USCG Law Enforcement), and its a nice piece as well, and we have'nt had any problems with it in the USCG that I've heard of....
Awesome! Thanks for the validation
I've heard good things about it but have yet to actually get it and assess for myself (still in my 7 day waiting period)
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Glocks are great handguns but you don't buy them for looks. Other good reliable pieces IMO are Sig Sauer and the Beretta 92's which have an open slide design (so less chance of jams). Note the 92 is also the current standard issue sidearm of the US armed forces - they don't get there unless they've been thoroughly tested for reliability.
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