Are Glocks Ugly?

[9 fingers]

I agree with 460Kodiak.........except I think that Saab 900 series cars were kind of cool looking........in an ugly way.
9 fingers

 

[Panzerschwein]

To me, the Glock is a SIMPLE straightforward and sleek design. It's simplicity of the design is it's greatest attraction, even physical. I actually sort of like the slab sided, flat and bump free Glock design. Now let's be real, it's no Colt Python, but the Glock is not an ugly gun IMHO.

 

[Teachu2]

It's no 1911, Colt SAA, CZ 75, or S&W L frame....it's actually more attractive taken apart than assembled. It's not ugly, but it is plain. Plain simple, plain dependable, plain reliable, plain fun to shoot, plain easy to work on.....

It's a tool. It really looks great when you are in serious need of a handgun. You know - "the one you show your enemies".

 

[DHJenkins]

Aside from missing a hammer, they're alright lookin'

 

[cfullgraf]

Remember, beauty is only skin deep but ugly goes to the bone.

Glocks don't look so bad, but I probably won't ever own one.

 

[ggamyang]

Yes, it is ugly. However, it works every single time and when you need it most.

 

[Swing]

They're pretty ugly, but I've seen worse.

^. This. And I'd add they work. Mildly ugly, plus rock solid reliable, equals even an 1911 fan can like them. Well, some can, like the author.

Oh and the Hi-Point looks like an abomination, but I digress.

 

[Zerodefect]

Yeah, I don't recall seeing any striker fired pistols that looked any better than the Glock.

 

[JeeperCreeper]

Not only ugly, they are un-reliable, un-ergonomic, un-American, un-safe, un-valuable piles of junk. They are known to cause cancer in the state of California, they explode randomly on purpose, and they don't even keep leftover food as fresh in the fridge as long as my Gladware and Tupperware. FLAME ON!!!!

That should really get the blood going.

 

[alexander45]

It's kinda like asking what do you like muscle cars or ricers it all depends on the crowd personally I like em all when it comes to guns just keeping in mind the style it's supposed to represent but there are a few that are truly ugly out there

 

[iblong]

Compared to what?I don't find them as ugly as I used to.I have one EXO model 19 that almost looks good.Unless it is sitting next to my 1911's or cz's or.......

 

[corrosionate]

I think they look great. Smooth, and simple. I like plain looking things. They don't need a bunch of gizmos and fancy sculpting. Less is more ;-)

 

[Spats McGee]

I kind of like guns that are parkerized and scuffed, so I have a hard time calling them "ugly," but I'll also admit that I think there are prettier guns in the world.

 

[chicharrones]

I think the "contoured" muzzles of the compact* Glocks look much better than the squared off muzzles that most Glocks have. That helps in the looks somewhat. Like shown here.

*26, 27, 36, etc.

 

[bannockburn]

On a scale of 1 to 9(?), I went with 6. Not the ugliest gun design out there; sort of like a case of function over form. I would describe it as having more of an "all work/all business/something you would find in a tool box" kind of appearance.

 

[AK103K]

Ugly to me are things that dont work or are finicky.

Over the years, Ive had a lot of ugly 1911's, as well as a few others.

My Glocks have all been "beautiful".

 

[LeonCarr]

When Joe Dirtbag 6'6" 350 loaded up on crystal meth kicks in your door at 0200, would you like an ugly gun that runs all the time or a showboat gun that doesn't?

A 1911 is what you show your friends. A Glock is what you show your enemies.

Flame suit on.

Just my .02,
LeonCarr

 

[SVTOhio]

I thought they were darn ugly,
And then I saw the Springfield XD.

I agree, this compact Springfields are just nasty. Ugliest gun I've seen.

 

[tarosean]

When Joe Dirtbag 6'6" 350 loaded up on crystal meth kicks in your door at 0200, would you like an ugly gun that runs all the time or a showboat gun that doesn't?

A 1911 is what you show your friends. A Glock is what you show your enemies.

It really was a rather simple question regarding aesthetics only. Absolutely nothing about form, function, reliability, etc. in the OP's question.


What is so hard about the question that the devout worshipers dont get?

 

[Thermactor]

When Joe Dirtbag 6'6" 350 loaded up on crystal meth kicks in your door at 0200, would you like an ugly gun that runs all the time or a showboat gun that doesn't?

A 1911 is what you show your friends. A Glock is what you show your enemies.

Flame suit on.

Just my .02,
LeonCarr

I think that bad guys should also be given the opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the 1911, particularly its slim front profile.
ps my showboat sig 1911 has never experienced any failures. but i use chip mccormick mags and keep the gun clean.

and if a 7 foot tall quarter ton methamphetamine addled rhinoceros comes charging through the door, would you really go for a handgun, or would you reach for the loaded SR25 magazine?

 

[JJE]

I don't like the proportions of the full-size models (grip and barrel both look too long), but I think the compact models (as well as the sub-compacts) look just right. Must be why I have a G19 and G26.

 

[B1gGr33n]

I voted #7.

That said, I pick my firearms like I picked my woman, and I'll take my trusty, dependable G22 over a finicky, high-maintenance 1911 any day

 

[Officers'Wife]

I voted #7.

That said, I pick my firearms like I picked my woman, and I'll take my trusty, dependable G22 over a finicky, high-maintenance 1911 any day

It is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I remember a guy telling Ian his Webley was the ugliest thing he ever seen then changed his mind when Ian shot a starling off a fence post with it at 75 yards.

My idiot brother has a Glock that serves him well, hubby has a Browning that serves him equally well. My little Commander functions flawlessly and I'm confident of it's ability to put a hole in whatever I tell it to.

If you insist on rampant TI very well. The story is told of one of the honored elders that lived in the neighborhood that had the ugliest rifle in the world, Dad described it as a "pipe on a stick." One day when a well meaning neighbor commented on the weapon the old man shook his head-
Take a woman or a rifle -he said- as homely as sin and work with either over the course of the decades. One day you look up and she is a source of beauty in your life. Not because the features have changed but because she has shared your triumphs and heartaches, good times and bad. From every scratch on the stock to every line on her face is a reminder of time well spent and well shared. You can call my wife or my rifle ugly if you chose, but when I needed them they were both at my side. When your ears dry off you will realize that's what beauty really is.

 

[Wreck-n-Crew]

Ugly to the eye the first time you see one ...yes.
Getting use to the ugly makes it more appealing and less ugly if it functions well.

Not the ugliest gun ever but not going to win a single beauty contest either unless the only competition is a bunch of horrid ones.

 

[Louca]

Ugly? I would say homely looking. They look like someone cut the shape out of a 1-inch piece of plywood with a jig saw.

Seriously, aesthetics aside, the biggest reason I cannot ever have one is the grip angle. It simply does not fit me. For number of pistols in service, they are probably #1; for reliability, they are probably way up there, too, maybe #1; most seen in movies, probably #1; also probably most popular.