[11Handicap]

I am new to firearms and enjoying learning. I have quickly noticed people are very passionate about their Glocks. Is it that it’s that good a pistol or is it one of those things where guys just like them? I feel left out; I am considering renting one at the range so I can say me too.
Why does everyone like them? Do they shoot really well, reliable or what. It’s the only handgun I seem to have noticed everyone seems to like and talks about. And my friends either have one or want one.
What’s the deal???

[JonM]

there are much better guns out there but thats my opinion on what i like. unless you actually try one and a few other types of guns for yourself no one else has a valid opinion as to what you like.

[Durangokid]

Do a search on Glocks that have wounded owners. There are much better handguns than the "Rappers" Special.

[MrWray]

There will always be a place in my collection for a Glock, back whenever i turned 21 and started my LE career,a G17 is what i was introduced to and what i trained with. Ive also had a G23c and a G32, I now have a G31 .357sig and its a good gun. There has been people that have had the rare holster malfunction where holstering caused the gun to discharge "holsters fault", but as long as your not negligent you can go a lifetime without a negligent discharge... But for the record my favorite hangun is the 1911A1

[007BondJamesBond007]

Glocks are a good gun but there is much better guns out there.

[Quentin]

Originally Posted by 11Handicap

I am new to firearms and enjoying learning. I have quickly noticed people are very passionate about their Glocks. Is it that it’s that good a pistol or is it one of those things where guys just like them? I feel left out; I am considering renting one at the range so I can say me too.
Why does everyone like them? Do they shoot really well, reliable or what. It’s the only handgun I seem to have noticed everyone seems to like and talks about. And my friends either have one or want one.
What’s the deal???

"It’s the only handgun I seem to have noticed everyone seems to like and talks about." Don't get out much do you, Handicap!

Definitely try out as many handguns as you can before buying anything. And try the leading trigger actions - SA, DA/SA, DAO and Glock's Safe Action. Find out what works for you.

My first handguns were revolvers and a Colt Series 70 1911. I still love them and many others as well. But I've been won over by Glock, it's a fine choice so definitely give it a try. There are many fine guns so find what works for you - not what works for someone else.

[robocop10mm]

Glocks are generally reliable and reasonably accurate. They are light weight and have good capacity. They are simple to shoot, point and click.

Glocks will not shoot unjacketed bullets through the factory barrel. They have very loose chamber dimensions that leads to deformed brass. Many have unsupported chambers that may lead to catastrophic failure (some amount of conjecture) (look up Glockkb). They have an unusual grip angle that causes them to point differently than other pistols. They are easy to shoot unintentionally/negligently. They have a pricing scheme designed to make too much profit from civilian buyers (IMHO). Gaston GLock is, was and always will be a NAZI.

[Vikingdad]

I own a Glock, I also own several other pistols. I prefer the revolvers over semi-autos myself, but it is only a marginal preference. I also prefer Ruger generally, but that's probably because I don't own any Colts and I don't own a 1911. I do own a couple of S&W revolvers, and I love 'em but the Rugers are my preference (again, by a thin margin). Beretta makes a fine pistol as well. I have fired many 1911's and really want to own one but none have come up in my price range so far.

The Glock wins against everything else on the market in durability hands down as far as I know. But I don't treat my guns (even the Glock) badly. Try one out and add it to your collection. Try other pistols out though, you might find that you like them as well.

[winds-of-change]

Originally Posted by Vikingdad

I own a Glock, I also own several other pistols. I prefer the revolvers over semi-autos myself, but it is only a marginal preference. I also prefer Ruger generally, but that's probably because I don't own any Colts and I don't own a 1911. I do own a couple of S&W revolvers, and I love 'em but the Rugers are my preference (again, by a thin margin). Beretta makes a fine pistol as well. I have fired many 1911's and really want to own one but none have come up in my price range so far.

The Glock wins against everything else on the market in durability hands down as far as I know. But I don't treat my guns (even the Glock) badly. Try one out and add it to your collection. Try other pistols out though, you might find that you like them as well.

Dang! A man after my own heart. I like revolvers, too, and I only own two guns and they are both Rugers. I think I would like Colts and S&W but I haven't had much experience with either yet. I would love to own a Colt 1911. But, like Vikingdad, money always gets in the way of me having as much fun as I'd like.

[Durangokid]

Glocks are not called "KB" KaBoom pistols for no reason. They Kaboom in your hand and its no fun. I will not stand near anyone on the range shooting one these guns.

http://www.thegunzone.com/glock/glock-kb2.html