What's happening with Glock??

[OreGun]

I have a Glock 23 that I really enjoy shooting. It seemed to fit my hand quite well. Yesterday, I was at the Gun Store "just looking" at the Glock 19 and I handled one as well as an XD-9. I wound up getting the XD-9. I will find out if I made a good choice when I go to the range today. The Springfield was $100.00 less exactly. ($429 vs $529) Has a lifetime warranty and from what I hear, Springfield has excellent Customer Service. Of course all of this looks good on paper, but it is how it all performs that counts.

I think that is the problem with Glock right now. They have an excellent product, and they seem to think so too. They are charging $100 more for a similar product. Yes they are proven but if the XD-9 turns out to be the real deal (in terms of durability) and keeps it's price point, Glock could have some real problems in the civilian sector as far as keeping it's market share. I really don't think they care about the civilian sector nor does HK. They are after the LE and Military contracts. After all, they are a business. Unfortunately, in today's world, cash is King over all else. Personally, I don't expect much from Glock in new calibers unless it something that LE or the Military wants. Again this is just my $.02 so take it with a grain of salt.


Have fun and safe shootin'

Wayne

PS I still love my G23

 

[WESHOOT2]

HERE WE GO!

IMNSHO Glock offers a good gun.
I suggest LEO market better served by Ruger or S&W (yes, S&W) autos with safety lever.

I can thoroughly endorse the Glock M17 (only; moving closer to being able to recommend the M31, too).

There is no perfect gun; they are machines.

 

[Sven]

Posted by Nero Steptoe in another thread

"I know several of us have had problems with our 9mm full cap mags and needing the 9mm3 followers. I called glock on 1-22-03 and asked how I go about ordering 20 for my mags. The customer service guys told me to fax in an order "...advised place a part order using part number - SP01812 and specify 9mm3 followers. Cost: $1.00 each"
I faxed in an order to (770) 433-8719 on the same day with my credit card number and return address info. Yesterday I recieved 20 brand new 9mm3 followers"

 

[wanderinwalker]

In my opinion, Glock = solid, reliable tool.

My dad has 2, and a 1911. I seem to be the one that gives the Glocks the most work-out. Sure, the 1911 may have the longer track record, and I admire the semi-custom products built on it. But for $500 (going rate around my part of NH) you can pick up a Glock, give it a quick cleaning, and take it shooting. No, the Glock will never be as eye-pleasing as a tuned single-action auto, but, geez, it works!

(BTW, both of my dad's Glocks are E-prefixed [17 and 26]. I am under the impression that he will just shoot them until they fail, or I buy them from him. Not much worry about the frame-rail issue. If it breaks, they'll fix it.)