Any handguns better than a Glock?

[StonewallJacksonJenkins]

The Huckabust and his demented son both carry Glocks (Huck a 40, Lucifer a 9), I prefer the XD platform.

In an Ideal world I wouldnot carry anything but in this world I carry a Khar Pm9 Micro Compact (it's easy to have at all times)
- backed up by a sub compact Springfeild Custom Shop XD40 with all the work (except for the extended mag release), some low-pro Hiene night sights and add an XML light. The CCW trigger job IMO is the best with a crisp break and a mild, yet predictable creep. The competition job is a little scary for defense carry since it is very custom 1911ish, only in a DAO confiquration (no cock and lock option like a 45).

The XDs are priced very fair as well. IMO not only is the XD a better weapon then the Glock, it is also a better value (as valued in fiat currency of course).

Just my 2 cents, no offense to the Glock guys, but have you shot an XD latley? How about an HS2000?

 

[hairball]

Back in the day when I sold guns at King's in Glendale, the rangemaster for Burbank would do some business with us. He liked his 1911s. He trained on the Glocks, and the Glock is issue for Burbank. One of the resons is the ease of use, and the outstading reliability of the gun. He had one that shot 40,000 rounds without a single mishap. He also took ten apart, mixed the parts, put them back together, and got them firing again. No problems.

My one wish is that I could shoot the Glock better. It just doesn't fit my hand right. Funny, too, I can't shoot the Berretta right, but the Taurus copy, I shoot fine.

The guns I have are a Browning hi_power and a Para-Ordnance P10-45. My wife shoots best with wheel guns and has a fondness and compentence with Ruger GP100s.

Hit the range, find what is comfy, because more than capacity or cost, is capability of shooting accurately with the firearm of choice. Take the Sig, I shoot very accurately with the P228, but not so well with the slightly larger P226. So I would buy a P228, if I did not already have my Hi-Power.

And no, do not let the gun go into water. Water down the barrel equals well-machined hand grenade.

 

[Kingfisher]

For some strange reason I prefer American made guns. I think its hard to beat Ruger for the money. ........As for shooting underwater I would think the gun may explode.

 

[Kingfisher]

What states still have a waiting period?
Here in Pa we have none.

I think Indiana does if you dont have a carry permit.

 

[IChooseLiberty]

What states still have a waiting period?
Here in Pa we have none.

Maryland. It's supposed to be 7 days while the state police run a background check but the clerk said it could take 7-10 days. So, I'll get it sometime this week and then off to the range!!

 

[ChickenHawk]

Just my 2 cents, no offense to the Glock guys, but have you shot an XD latley? How about an HS2000?

A co-worker of mine constantly raved about how much better his XD was than a Glock. Out of curiosity I went to the range and rented two XDs, one in 9mm and one in 40S&W. I really didn't like it. It didn't feel like a well built gun and the trigger was very sloppy. I really like the extremely short reset on Glock triggers and because of that I've come to dislike the triggers on most other handguns.

Although I have come to really like Glocks there are many other brands I would use instead if they worked better for me. Glocks work best for me, and most other people as well, so that is what I use. For some people Glocks just don't work well and they are better off with something else.

 

[Cowlesy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ABGIJwiGBc

and also a good video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7eCxCeRw0fs

 

[Maz2331]

It's all a matter of personal preference really.

I have a 10mm Glock that is impossible to jam. It will even feed an empty case from the middle of a magazine. Every time.

The lighter weight is nice for a carry piece, but the Glock trigger takes a lot of getting used to. I can always shoot better with a traditional SA or SA/DA auto than a Glock. But still, with the Glock my shooting is still "minute of bad guy" at 25 yards. For a defense piece, that's acceptable. For competition, I'd probably want something else.

So, it's a case of "good enough" versus "perfect", and matching the tool to the job.

That's why there's a variety of pistols on the market. They are different tools for different jobs to be used by different people. There's no one "best" for all purposes, but quite a few that are "pretty good".

 

[Primbs]

I like SIGs but I am not sure which one I will buy.

http://www.remtek.com/arms/sig/model/228/228.htm

 

[sherpah23]

SIG 40cal

 

[youngbuck]

The XDs are priced very fair as well. IMO not only is the XD a better weapon then the Glock, it is also a better value (as valued in fiat currency of course).

Just my 2 cents, no offense to the Glock guys, but have you shot an XD latley? How about an HS2000?

Yea, I rented an XD .40 at a nearby indoor range. I had my Glock there with me two, it also being a .40. The recoil between the two felt different, but not one being much more than the other. I liked the sights on the Glock better (the indoor range wasn't very well lit), and seemed to be more accurate with it. The one thing that really turned me off with the XD was that after running aboud a hundred rounds through each pistol, the XD had jammed 4 or 5 times. It did look like it could've used a good brushing in the chamber/ramp/extractor/ejector areas but still, that just doesn't happen to a Glock in my experience.

And like that other dude said, most Glock malfunctions are due to user error, not mechanical error (like limp wristing).

 

[1000-points-of-fright]

And like that other dude said, most Glock malfunctions are due to user error, not mechanical error (like limp wristing).

I want a gun that won't malfunction despite user error. What happens if during a life or death situation I accidentally limp-wrist it? Maybe my wrist is injured. A Glock will jam and I'm screwed. My 1911 won't jam. I might miss that first shot because of my injury but at least I'll be able to keep shooting.

 

[AFM]

What about HKs

 

[ChickenHawk]

And like that other dude said, most Glock malfunctions are due to user error, not mechanical error (like limp wristing).

The funny thing is I've tried to make all my Glocks malfunction by shooting limp wrist and have never been able to make them do it.

 

[ChickenHawk]

What about HKs

Nice gun, especially if you are left handed. The USP pistols are really fat so not so good for concealed carry.

 

[OddballAZ]

I like SIGs but I am sure which one I will buy.

http://www.remtek.com/arms/sig/model/228/228.htm

I have the Sig P229R DAK in .40 S&W. I use it as my carry gun. I don't think Sig makes the P228 anymore. But I'm sure there are used ones out there. Go to a range that rents them and see which one you like the best. Try the SA/DA, DAO, and DAK triggers. Also try a few different calibers.

The new P250 looks nice. I also like the Springfield XD's. I might get one of their subcompacts.

 

[youngbuck]

I want a gun that won't malfunction despite user error. What happens if during a life or death situation I accidentally limp-wrist it? Maybe my wrist is injured. A Glock will jam and I'm screwed. My 1911 won't jam. I might miss that first shot because of my injury but at least I'll be able to keep shooting.

If you want a gun that won't malfunction, then get a Glock or a revolver. I have two little sisters that have shot my Glock many times and it never jammed on them. I have tried to limp wrist my Glock and was unsuccessful in getting it to jam. I have had many 1911s jam on me (some more than others), but have never had a Glock jam on me.

 

[xj0hnx]

Glock is pretty much trash.. seen too many jam up... they are the "cool" gun though...if you want a good utility gun go S&W or Ruger (I have hard Colt makes a good product too.)

This statement makes me think you have never seen a firearm in real life.

As far as the OPs question...no. Though to be fiar, there's a lot of personal preference involved. My Glock, and my Savage are the only two firearms that haven't had a failure to fire in one way or another. When the SHTF, a Glock, and an AK are the two go tos.

 

[Maverick]

Nice gun, especially if you are left handed.

Is left vs. right-handed a big issue? I'm left-handed, so am I more limited in my options? What type of gun is best-suited for someone like myself?

 

[youngbuck]

This statement makes me think you have never seen a firearm in real life.

My thoughts exactly...