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Shot my first Glock
Posted on 9/8/13 at 11:24 am
Posted on 9/8/13 at 11:24 am
J/K
23 .40
Was pleasantly surprised. The grip size/angle thing was not as bad as I thought it would be. Maybe I have large hands for my size. dunno. Anyway, it was fun, and either watching a lot of gun shows helps, or I am just a natural. I was destroying the target(catch pan from a Weber grill) with little time between shots with no need to get used to it.
I was shocked at how little recoil there was. On the first shot, I fully expected my forehead to be split open. My hands barely moved.
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Posted on 9/8/13 at 11:30 am to AlxTgr
quote:
23 .40
Was my first.
Posted on 9/8/13 at 12:55 pm to AlxTgr
Most Glock hate comes from people that are weak little men. Congrats on being man enough to handle such a pistol.
Posted on 9/8/13 at 12:59 pm to AlxTgr
quote:
The grip size/angle thing was not as bad as I thought it would be. Maybe I have large hands for my size. dunno.
Did you find it more comfortable than a Springfield? That was the deciding factor for me going with an XD was that the extra bulk felt better in my hands. Just something I have wondered if it was unique to me or not.
Posted on 9/8/13 at 1:12 pm to jmarto1
Only the third handgun I've ever fired. The first was a Ruger 9 and so long ago I have no memory of it, and the other is a tiny little .25.
Posted on 9/8/13 at 1:27 pm to Choirboy
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Most Glock hate comes from people that are weak little men. Congrats on being man enough to handle such a pistol.
Truth
Posted on 9/8/13 at 1:27 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
quote:
Was my first.
Mine, too (I guess I should qualify, first Glock and first .40 S&W owned - I had fired a G17 before, as well as dozens of other handguns, long guns and crew-served weapons).
I came down from .45 ACP, so I assumed that's why the transition for me was fairly easy. I do not have large hands. I still shoot the Sig P245 better than the G23, but I shoot the G23 well enough.
This post was edited on 9/8/13 at 1:30 pm
Posted on 9/8/13 at 2:15 pm to AlxTgr
You are ready for gun battle
Posted on 9/8/13 at 3:14 pm to AlxTgr
quote:That "how it feels in your hand" shyt is WAY overstated imo. When you pull it to shoot a thug you're going to hold it with two phucking hands and not notice how it felt.
The grip size/angle thing was not as bad as I thought it would be. Maybe I have large hands for my size. dunno.
If it doesn't go bang, THAT you will remember. Get a phuckin Glock and sleep well.
Posted on 9/8/13 at 3:17 pm to jmarto1
quote:No, you're not unique in this. I feel the same. Too small is harder to hold. The bigger the grip the more of your hand is on it...think about it. Of course there is a point of diminishing return here but the Glock doesn't surpass that, obviously.
that the extra bulk felt better in my hands. Just something I have wondered if it was unique to me or not.
I know a female D.A.R.E. instructor and two female probation officers who all carry glocks. One of them carry's a .40. Their hands are not big.
This post was edited on 9/8/13 at 3:18 pm
Posted on 9/8/13 at 3:18 pm to Nodust
quote:s in the streets of America!
You are ready for gun battle
Posted on 9/8/13 at 5:20 pm to Geauxtiga
quote:
That "how it feels in your hand" shyt is WAY overstated imo. When you pull it to shoot a thug you're going to hold it with two phucking hands and not notice how it felt.
No but if you're used to aiming guns with a 1911 grip angle, then the bullets you fire will go straight over your assailant's head.
I am accustomed to it to where it is instinctual. If I grabbed a Glock I would not be able to point-shoot in a stressful scenario with success. Of course this can be fixed with training but I don't own any Glocks to train with.
Posted on 9/8/13 at 5:29 pm to bapple
I understand that in theory, but seems like the sights are where they are. Really wish there was another design to shoot side by side.
Posted on 9/8/13 at 5:30 pm to AlxTgr
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I understand that in theory, but seems like the sights are where they are.
It doesn't have to do with the arrangement of the sights. It has to do with the grip angle.
When I extend my arms and point a gun naturally, a 1911 grip angle works best for me. The Glock grip angle is too exaggerated and the same "natural" point I have leaves the muzzle dangling in the air WAY above the rear sights. Hence, my shots would be extremely high in a stressful scenario using a Glock.
Posted on 9/8/13 at 7:20 pm to AlxTgr
Yup.
Posted on 9/8/13 at 8:06 pm to bapple
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The Glock grip angle is too exaggerated and the same "natural" point I have leaves the muzzle dangling in the air WAY above the rear sights
That's the reason the sights are there. Aim lower
Posted on 9/9/13 at 8:58 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
quote:I don't think he understands how to aim.
That's the reason the sights are there. Aim lower
Posted on 9/9/13 at 9:01 am to Ice Cream Sammich
quote:My son saw your avi. He said, "WHOA" and pointed to it. He's 7
Ice Cream Sammich
Posted on 9/9/13 at 9:02 am to AlxTgr
quote:
. I was destroying the target(catch pan from a Weber grill)
I hope it was off the grill...and not mounted to a cow.
Posted on 9/9/13 at 9:07 am to tigerfoot
quote:Cows. I hate cows worse than coppers.
I hope it was off the grill...and not mounted to a cow.
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