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Glock or Ruger

Posted on 11/17/10 at 10:57 pm
Posted by tigerbait2
in a van down by the river
Member since Nov 2007
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Posted on 11/17/10 at 10:57 pm
I know this gets beat to death sometimes but I am trying to decide on which to purchase. Got the itch to get a handgun. Prolly .40 cal. Only thing that has me hesitating on the Glock is no safety
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
76519 posts
Posted on 11/17/10 at 11:01 pm to
quote:

Only thing that has me hesitating on the Glock is no safety


Posted by Blue Velvet
Apple butter toast is nice
Member since Nov 2009
20112 posts
Posted on 11/17/10 at 11:02 pm to
3 safeties
Posted by USMCTiger03
Member since Sep 2007
71176 posts
Posted on 11/17/10 at 11:06 pm to
I got an aftermarket triggerblock for cheap that works fine in mine. Stays put but pops out quick and easy to fire.

My Glock isn't as gunsexy as my HK, but boy I love it and the way it shoots.
Posted by KosmoCramer
Member since Dec 2007
76519 posts
Posted on 11/17/10 at 11:13 pm to
Glocks are just as safe as any gun when handled the way they are intended.
Posted by dawgfan1979
Red hills of Jawja
Member since Jul 2010
6431 posts
Posted on 11/17/10 at 11:29 pm to
IMO
A Ruger doesn't hold a candle to a Glock.
Posted by tigerbait2
in a van down by the river
Member since Nov 2007
1109 posts
Posted on 11/17/10 at 11:36 pm to
Or any other make. A buddy has a Springfield XD he swears by. I am leaning Glock but still doing some research.

For those that have owned, what caliber do you prefer
Posted by dawgfan1979
Red hills of Jawja
Member since Jul 2010
6431 posts
Posted on 11/17/10 at 11:47 pm to
I have a Glock 23 in .40

I love it more than any handgun I have ever had.It has never failed me and the finish looks brand new even though it has seen its share of rough treatment.Its also a very accurate gun with polygonal barrel which adds to give the bullet a little more FPS.
I picked up a .357 sig barrel for 100 bucks at a local gunshop now I have two calibers in the same gun.
Posted by USMCTiger03
Member since Sep 2007
71176 posts
Posted on 11/18/10 at 12:32 am to
I have .40s. Next one will probably be a .45.
Posted by Tigah in the ATL
Atlanta
Member since Feb 2005
27539 posts
Posted on 11/18/10 at 5:41 am to
Your best safety is your trigger finger.
Posted by Choirboy
On your property
Member since Aug 2010
10777 posts
Posted on 11/18/10 at 6:11 am to
Buy the ruger. When you realized you have made a mistake you can sell it and buy a glock.

I personally own 8 or 9 glock pistols and never have I had one fail. My carry gun is a glock.
This post was edited on 11/18/10 at 6:41 am
Posted by TrevBlows
Member since Dec 2003
488 posts
Posted on 11/18/10 at 6:32 am to
About 6 months ago I bought the Springfield XDM 40. I've put about 500 rounds thru it so far and Love It! I bought the 3.8” sub-compact and it is my carry gun.

I know everyone has their own tastes and preferences, but I suggest anyone looking at the Glock at least give the XD or XDM a look.
Posted by Capital Cajun
Over Yonder
Member since Aug 2007
5525 posts
Posted on 11/18/10 at 6:32 am to
Like the other poster stated. Your safety is your trigger finger and if you carry always make sure you carry in a holster unless you want to end up like Plaxico.

The best advice is to shoot every gun you are interested in and select what feels more comfortable for you.

You will get many strong opinions on several gun brands but what matters is what's comfortable for you.
This post was edited on 11/18/10 at 7:47 am
Posted by Crawdaddy
Slidell. The jewel of Louisiana
Member since Sep 2006
18379 posts
Posted on 11/18/10 at 7:48 am to
Glock

accurate, tough, reliable, and the sexiest handgun there is
Posted by bayoudude
Member since Dec 2007
24954 posts
Posted on 11/18/10 at 8:09 am to
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3 safeties


All defeated by a squeeze of the trigger. They are a semi-auto that needs to be treated as a revolver. Nothing wrong with that just don't lead people to believe that they have a traditional selectable safety.

ETA: I own a Ruger P90 and it is by far my least favorite handgun. Not very ergonomic. My H&K USP is a million times better.
This post was edited on 11/18/10 at 8:10 am
Posted by TrevBlows
Member since Dec 2003
488 posts
Posted on 11/18/10 at 8:16 am to
quote:

ETA: I own a Ruger P90 and it is by far my least favorite handgun. Not very ergonomic.


I've got the P89 and I couldn't agree more. It has some sentimental value, it was my first hand gun bought about 20 years ago. But it's not pleasant to shoot.
Posted by bayoudude
Member since Dec 2007
24954 posts
Posted on 11/18/10 at 8:19 am to
quote:

It has some sentimental value, it was my first hand gun bought about 20 years ago. But it's not pleasant to shoot.


This is the way I feel. It was the first handgun I bought when I turned 21. It doesn't recoil much and is pretty accurate but it just doesn't feel right in my hand and the safety is a little awkward.
Posted by Propagandalf
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2010
2528 posts
Posted on 11/18/10 at 8:45 am to
[QUOTE]I know this gets beat to death sometimes[/quote]

thats probably the ONE comparison that hasn't been beat to death, because ruger auto loading pistols are ugly and clunky and give you the same satisfaction as holding a bag of shite (.22 cal aside). Glock, Smith M&P, HK, SIG, XD, Beretta 92 pick one of these.
Posted by NimbleCat
Member since Jan 2007
8802 posts
Posted on 11/18/10 at 8:46 am to
Glock over Ruger. I don't see how this is a fair competition.

I have a Glock 22 with Meprolight sites. I've owned one form of Glock or another since the '80s. - 9mm, 10mm, and .40.

Glocks are tough guns and take a bunch of abuse. It is also an easy gun to break down and clean. I own more accurate pistols, but I trust the Glock to fire each and every time I pull the trigger.

The next Pistol to replace the Glock beside the bed- 1911 with Crimson Trace.
Posted by Slickback
Deer Stand
Member since Mar 2008
27680 posts
Posted on 11/18/10 at 9:01 am to
I wasn't a big fan of Glocks, until I shot one. Now I want one. I'd like to get a Glock 23 .40. I currently have a FNH FNP .40 and I love it (even more than my buddys Glock).

I'm also considering buying an Springfield Armory XDm 9mm Compact. They are nice guns too.
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