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re: Glock approved for use by Marines Special Forces
Posted on 2/24/15 at 7:46 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
Posted on 2/24/15 at 7:46 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
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Shouldn't they at least try to get a US brand?
I would think this was prlly dictated from within by personal preference. Most people prefer Glock over everything else.
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Posted on 2/24/15 at 7:48 am to dnm3305
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Most people prefer Glock over everything else.
I think Glock is learned to like. It's so popular that everyone has to be cool to get that for their first gun and they eventually like it. It just so happens that it is also very durable.
Every person that I know that bought a Glock first, could not shoot it very well. When I would hand them my CZ75 they magically became better. Later, my HK.
This post was edited on 2/24/15 at 7:50 am
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:13 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
I should post the test the Army did with the Glock vs M9 back when they were evaluating it for features that would be desired in future GI pistols. Definitely take the wind out the Glock-tard sails.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:23 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
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Every person that I know that bought a Glock first, could not shoot it very well
this was opposite for me. i went from M&P to glock after shooting my brothers gen 3 19
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:24 am to Clames
I'm surprised they allow something with basically no safety also
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:36 am to Hammertime
What are Glock 19's going for these days ?
Are they available under $500 ?
Are they available under $500 ?
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:40 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
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I think Glock is learned to like. It's so popular that everyone has to be cool to get that for their first gun and they eventually like it. It just so happens that it is also very durable. Every person that I know that bought a Glock first, could not shoot it very well. When I would hand them my CZ75 they magically became better. Later, my HK.
Agree with all of that. After feeling a Walther PPQ and shooting it, it blew away the Glock 19 and it def on the short list of semi-autos I want. All I was saying is that Glock is synonymous with polymer semi-auto so it's no surprise that many of the operators more than likely have been using Glocks as their own personal weapons at home because nearly everyone does.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:42 am to Clames
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I should post the test the Army did with the Glock vs M9 back when they were evaluating it for features that would be desired in future GI pistols. Definitely take the wind out the Glock-tard sails.
Im not disputing what went on years ago, but if the M9 was superior why would they be making the transition to Glock?
Also, what features are you talking about? Solid steel gun? Hammer? Better ergonomics? Safety? Does all of that outweigh reliability?
This post was edited on 2/24/15 at 8:45 am
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:46 am to Drop4Loss
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Are they available under $500 ?
More like $550-$600.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:50 am to weagle99
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The 1911 was a ground-breaking design that served the U.S. military before World War I until the mid-1980s. The design is still popular, but it's also heavy, prone to malfunction
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:53 am to Hu_Flung_Pu
quote:I'd bet in most instances of self defense, you don't have to shoot too well to hit the target. We're not talking about competition shooting here.
Every person that I know that bought a Glock first, could not shoot it very well. When I would hand them my CZ75 they magically became better.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 8:58 am to Carson123987
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$300 through dealer incentive pricing
Call me next time you find this deal and dont take it.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 9:06 am to Hammertime
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I'm surprised they allow something with basically no safety also
Posted on 2/24/15 at 9:11 am to Ice Cream Sammich
This. ^^^^
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quote:Smyrna, Georgia is about as American (and redneck) as you can get.
Shouldn't they at least try to get a US brand?
Posted on 2/24/15 at 9:12 am to dawg23
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Shouldn't they at least try to get a US brand?
They did and the Colts are now being phased out.
ETA: that reply was not to you, dawg.
This post was edited on 2/24/15 at 9:13 am
Posted on 2/24/15 at 9:17 am to dnm3305
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Are they available under $500 ? More like $550-$600.
Military and Law Enforcement can purchase "Blue Label" Glocks at Baton Rouge Police Supply for right at $400.
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I'd bet in most instances of self defense, you don't have to shoot too well to hit the target. We're not talking about competition shooting here.
Exactly. I consider Glocks to have "combat accuracy". There's a reason for so many aftermarket add-on's for Glocks. If Glocks were target accurate from the factory, the only reason one would want an aftermarket barrel would be to shoot lead nosed ammo.
I wonder how many military issued Glocks are going to end up with Ghost 3.5 trigger connectors, aftermarket barrels, night sights, etc.
This post was edited on 2/24/15 at 9:20 am
Posted on 2/24/15 at 9:19 am to weagle99
New page in Marine Medic handbook: treatment of GlockLeg.
If they allow wimmins in the MSF: Tx of GlockEyeball.
If they allow wimmins in the MSF: Tx of GlockEyeball.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 9:19 am to dnm3305
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Im not disputing what went on years ago, but if the M9 was superior why would they be making the transition to Glock?
They aren't making a transition. This is being made an option in addition to the various pistols already in MARSOC's arsenal.
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Also, what features are you talking about? Solid steel gun? Hammer? Better ergonomics? Safety? Does all of that outweigh reliability?
They examined material and ergonomic factors but as far as accuracy and reliability there was little difference. 10-day accelerated environmental test showed the Glock did no better than the M9, both failed by day-8 but the M9 could be made to function again with field expedient measures while the Glock could not. Reliability was also a non-factor, M9 has a MRBF of 20,000+ rds so I'm not sure why you think the Glock is definitively more reliable.
Posted on 2/24/15 at 9:31 am to Hammertime
quote:I thought of this as well, but LE allows that kind of thing all the time, so why wouldn't the military? Especially SF.
I'm surprised they allow something with basically no safety also
Posted on 2/24/15 at 9:32 am to Clames
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Glock did no better than the M9, both failed by day-8 but the M9 could be made to function again with field expedient measures while the Glock could not
What were the fail points?
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field expedient measures
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