Jonah77
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Glock 36? Enlighten Me
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Jonah77
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EXACTLY.
How about-
G36 II-4.25" barrel, eight round single stack.
G36X 3.78" barrel, eight round single stack.
sparkyfender
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I carry mine quite often. It conceals wonderfully for me, so I haven't carried my G30 for years.
I have no qualms about the capacity, I have carried guns that held less. I didn't die. Spare mag or mags for the win.
I have no qualms about the capacity, I have carried guns that held less. I didn't die. Spare mag or mags for the win.
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JR24
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What I’d like, mostly for the 29 or 30 but I could see a 8 round slim grip being nice too (like the Glock 38 but in proper .45 ACP) is that standard G19 grip length, not the hybrid they offer.
I suppose it’s worth noting that on the 30, and presumably the 36, I do get a good deal of pinch on my pinky under recoil, between the frame and magazine. Some of the replacement baseplates help alleviate that, but it is an annoyance at the range unless I used fairly weak ammo.
WestKentucky
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Owned one for about a week. Was one of the better glocks I have ever shot, but the more I shot it the less I wanted to keep it. Not real sure why i didn’t figure this out before owning it, but it was pretty big for being so small. Fat stubby grip, extra wide, was about like carrying a chunk of 2x4.
chicharrones
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The factory mag bottom on the 36 is a pinky pinching somofabitch. The Pearce +0 extension and the Hyve +1 extensions eliminate that problem completely.
https://www.pearcegrip.com/Products/search/GLOCK/36
https://hyve-technologies.com/product/preassembled-1-mag-base-for-the-glock-36/
JR24
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I’ve been kinda thinking of eventually getting a 30 again, those Hyve baseplates are something I plan to try
chicharrones
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I would like to thank everyone for their responses. Both for and against!
I will keep my eyes open for a G36 just to handle one. Who knows, I may want to give one a try. The thinner grip was its primary appeal.
Currently I have more handguns on the wish list than $$$ or room for
Next Glock will probably be a Glock 42.
Followed by a M&P 340 , and a Kimber or Springfield 1911- I have felt way under dressed at this summers BBQs
I will keep my eyes open for a G36 just to handle one. Who knows, I may want to give one a try. The thinner grip was its primary appeal.
Currently I have more handguns on the wish list than $$$ or room for
Next Glock will probably be a Glock 42.
Followed by a M&P 340 , and a Kimber or Springfield 1911- I have felt way under dressed at this summers BBQs
Buckeye63
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Glock 30 or Glock 36 … I chose the 30S
a 30 with a 36 slide
a 30 with a 36 slide
JR24
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Had one of those. Small slide didn’t really conceal better than a regular 30 and the grip was still fat, yet I could readily tell the difference in recoil with the lighter slide.
Combined with 3rd Gen frame and I wasn’t sad to be rid of it.
My Glock 30 mags also pinched my pinky finger.
Side note, I have my Glock 21 in my pickup with the goal of trading it on a Glock 20 10mm. It's been in there a couple weeks now.
IMO that is too big of a gun for 6 rounds of ammo capacity. If I wanted a Glock that size I'd be looking at the G48 with 10 round 9mm mags. 45 doesn't offer a single advantage over 9mm.
G48 | GLOCK 48 | New Slimline
If it had to be a 45 I'd look at the Smith M&P Compact in 45. It is a tiny bit longer than the G30 but they do a better job of making the grip work with 10 round magazines. They offer versions with, and without a 1911 style safety. IMO for non-LE carry having a safety is an advantage and if you don't want it either don't use it, or buy one without it.
M&P®45 M2.0 4 INCH COMPACT THUMB SAFETY | Smith & Wesson (smith-wesson.com)
Having the ability to buy 14 round spare magazines is a plus. I wouldn't carry it with those, but for spares or HD use 14 rounds trumps 6.
G48 | GLOCK 48 | New Slimline
If it had to be a 45 I'd look at the Smith M&P Compact in 45. It is a tiny bit longer than the G30 but they do a better job of making the grip work with 10 round magazines. They offer versions with, and without a 1911 style safety. IMO for non-LE carry having a safety is an advantage and if you don't want it either don't use it, or buy one without it.
M&P®45 M2.0 4 INCH COMPACT THUMB SAFETY | Smith & Wesson (smith-wesson.com)
Having the ability to buy 14 round spare magazines is a plus. I wouldn't carry it with those, but for spares or HD use 14 rounds trumps 6.
JR24
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45 does have one advantage over 9mm.
I like it better
I like it better
Leon tP
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Kinda my thoughts also but he's entitled to whatever feels right for him.Ewww. Say Tom Clancy novel next time.
I would've said Ian Fleming.
Obturation
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I fell on the side of the g30. G36 is ok but since it doesn't have mag commonality with anything else and it's not small I had to pass. The little mag extension thing is a dislike for me too. I use 9 rd mags in my g30 because they're flat bottom and supposed to be flush with the frame (they almost are). That makes 9+1 , conceals well and shoots just like a g21. 13rd g21 mags work fine in the g30 for reload and there are other guns including carbines that take the double stack .45 auto glock mags, no such luck for g36. Less common pistol too, less aftermarket support if you like that sort of thing.
Honesly, please no one laugh- I can not think of a better carry gun than the g30, if you're looking for a compact 45 for real use it takes the cake easily .
I've shot the g36 a few times and it's fine, accurate and dependable but it's not much thinner , still feels like more than a compact should. I'd get one for sure if I hit the lotto, otherwise I'll pass.
Good luck
Honesly, please no one laugh- I can not think of a better carry gun than the g30, if you're looking for a compact 45 for real use it takes the cake easily .
I've shot the g36 a few times and it's fine, accurate and dependable but it's not much thinner , still feels like more than a compact should. I'd get one for sure if I hit the lotto, otherwise I'll pass.
Good luck
InTheSwamp
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Glock 30S makes the 36 semi-irrelevant in my book. I like the HK45C suggestion by @JR24, if a little extra bulk is not an issue.
chicharrones
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It's the weekend, so I'm back home. I only have a full size 1911, but you can get an idea of grip width of a G36. If you install thinner grips on the 1911, it will probably get down to G36 width.
G36 w/ Pearce +0 mag bottom
G36 w/ Hyve +1 mag bottom
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