Firearms

KenB925 · 09-22-2017, 10:42 AM

Got to the range for the first time in a while yesterday. I brought the TRP Operator, CZ P01, my beloved Buckmark, and what was my favorite Glock, the G26.

I used to carry and shoot the G26 often, I fell out of love with Glocks a few years ago but I always thought the G26 could bring me back. After sending 50 rounds through my ol' friend I can confidently say I will never buy another Glock, and I may never shoot another one of my Glocks for pleasure.

I'll still keep one with a light/laser in the bedside safe, I will freely admit that they are very reliable and plenty accurate. They are just an ergonomic disaster with a creepy spongy mess of a trigger and a frame that sends a nasty vibration through your hand with every time you have the misfortune of pressing the trigger.

Nuckle · 09-22-2017, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by KenB925

Got to the range for the first time in a while yesterday. I brought the TRP Operator, CZ P01, my beloved Buckmark, and what was my favorite Glock, the G26.

I used to carry and shoot the G26 often, I fell out of love with Glocks a few years ago but I always thought the G26 could bring me back. After sending 50 rounds through my ol' friend I can confidently say I will never buy another Glock, and I may never shoot another one of my Glocks for pleasure.

I'll still keep one with a light/laser in the bedside safe, I will freely admit that they are very reliable and plenty accurate. They are just an ergonomic disaster with a creepy spongy mess of a trigger and a frame that sends a nasty vibration through your hand with every time you have the misfortune of pressing the trigger.

I completely agree.

Fundguy1 · 09-22-2017, 11:00 AM

Why I have a 1911 and a sig p229 instead of a glock.

Dang3r · 09-22-2017, 11:33 AM

Same here, for me enough for every hand

KenB925 · 09-22-2017, 11:52 AM

1911s are my favorite, I place my CZs above my Sigs

Kev312 · 09-22-2017, 01:24 PM

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They are just an ergonomic disaster with a creepy spongy mess of a trigger and a frame that sends a nasty vibration through your hand with every time you have the misfortune of pressing the trigger.

Well dammit lookie the things you learn on F30post! Quick you need to let the FBI know to rescind their contract

Fundguy1 · 09-22-2017, 02:15 PM

Not a glock fan either. It's the camry of guns. Dependable, reliable, but lacks some of the refinement and sex appeal of competitors.

Kev312 · 09-22-2017, 02:18 PM

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Not a glock fan either. It's the camry of guns. Dependable, reliable, but lacks some of the refinement and sex appeal of competitors.

Just like cars, its a question of function vs form.

Fundguy1 · 09-22-2017, 02:25 PM

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Just like cars, its a question of function vs form.

Agreed. Glock is all function. Some cheaper ones are form but not as reliable. I want both.

KenB925 · 09-22-2017, 03:12 PM

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Well dammit lookie the things you learn on F30post! Quick you need to let the FBI know to rescind their contract

We should all be driving Crown Vics, and 2wd Black chevy tahoes

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Not a glock fan either. It's the camry of guns. Dependable, reliable, but lacks some of the refinement and sex appeal of competitors.

That is how I have been describing them for years too.

Kev312 · 09-22-2017, 03:36 PM

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We should all be driving Crown Vics, and 2wd Black chevy tahoes

Why, because those are ergonomic disasters or are they spongy?

Lucky John · 09-22-2017, 03:49 PM

The 1911 is a gun you show off to your friends,
The Glock is a gun you show your enemies.

When the shit hits the fan I want something that works. I have many guns but when I hear an odd noise at night I am usually checking things out with an AR in hand and a Glock as the back up. Both have a lasermax light/laser combo. How come no one ever seems to have weapon lights on their AR's?

1MOREMOD · 09-22-2017, 04:08 PM

I have colt ar with light as well as 870. I'd be deaf of had to shoot either indoors

Mandi90TT · 09-22-2017, 04:12 PM

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The 1911 is a gun you show off to your friends,
The Glock is a gun you show your enemies.

When the shit hits the fan I want something that works. I have many guns but when I hear an odd noise at night I am usually checking things out with an AR in hand and a Glock as the back up. Both have a lasermax light/laser combo. How come no one ever seems to have weapon lights on their AR's?

Shotgun has the light and laser. Better for home defense. Less worries about penetrating shots going through walls and hitting something you did not intend to hit. If I need to defend my house at longer ranges than a shotgun is useful at, then the zombie apocalypse has probably begun.

Kev312 · 09-22-2017, 04:15 PM

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I have colt ar with light as well as 870. I'd be deaf of had to shoot either indoors

At a range? You should wear hearing protection, MOD.

KenB925 · 09-22-2017, 04:16 PM

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At a range? You should wear hearing protection, MOD.

I think he means in a self defense situation.

1MOREMOD · 09-22-2017, 04:17 PM

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At a range? You should wear hearing protection, MOD.

No at my neighbors or deranged home invaders

KenB925 · 09-22-2017, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucky John

The 1911 is a gun you show off to your friends,
The Glock is a gun you show your enemies.

When the shit hits the fan I want something that works. I have many guns but when I hear an odd noise at night I am usually checking things out with an AR in hand and a Glock as the back up. Both have a lasermax light/laser combo. How come no one ever seems to have weapon lights on their AR's?

I'll show my 1911(s) to friends or enemies

Light on my KSG
Laser and light on Bedside G34
Laser and light on TRP

1MOREMOD · 09-22-2017, 04:19 PM

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I think he means in a self defense situation.

Correct do have walker ear protection on night stand if it's a leisurely shoot, as well as light, 1911, and spyderco

Lucky John · 09-22-2017, 04:26 PM

Keep a set of electronic ear muffs with them. Turn them way up and you can hear better. Make sure they don't have light that gives away your position. I have both Walker and Caldwell. I prefer the Caldwell's for comfort but they have a little light I had to put tape over. The Walker ones go louder but have more distortion at the limit.

Shotgun versus AR. Really depends on your personal situation. Early this year we sold the city house and I retired to the farm on 24 acres. The coyotes have figured out the range on the shotguns.

This is also affected by ammo choice. Shotgun slug will go through a lot of drywall/siding.

Kev312 · 09-22-2017, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by KenB925

I think he means in a self defense situation.

Oh got it read it again!

Kev312 · 09-22-2017, 04:30 PM

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No at my neighbors or deranged home invaders

Do you live in a bad area or r u physically weak?

09-22-2017, 10:42 AM	#2223
KenB925 Second Lieutenant 1125 Rep 265 Posts Drives: ZL1, Raptor Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Got to the range for the first time in a while yesterday. I brought the TRP Operator, CZ P01, my beloved Buckmark, and what was my favorite Glock, the G26. I used to carry and shoot the G26 often, I fell out of love with Glocks a few years ago but I always thought the G26 could bring me back. After sending 50 rounds through my ol' friend I can confidently say I will never buy another Glock, and I may never shoot another one of my Glocks for pleasure. I'll still keep one with a light/laser in the bedside safe, I will freely admit that they are very reliable and plenty accurate. They are just an ergonomic disaster with a creepy spongy mess of a trigger and a frame that sends a nasty vibration through your hand with every time you have the misfortune of pressing the trigger.
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Dang3r Schmollbraten 12482 Rep 1,985 Posts Drives: M4CPC // HP4 Comp. Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Liandri Central Core iTrader: (0)	Same here, for me enough for every hand __________________ Citizen of ///M - Town, where too much is just right Some say, that my scrotum has its own small gravity field and when Im slowing down that brake lights come on at my buttox
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KenB925 Second Lieutenant 1125 Rep 265 Posts Drives: ZL1, Raptor Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	1911s are my favorite, I place my CZs above my Sigs
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Fundguy1 Major General 2043 Rep 8,339 Posts Drives: 335 e93 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Orlando, fl iTrader: (0)	Not a glock fan either. It's the camry of guns. Dependable, reliable, but lacks some of the refinement and sex appeal of competitors.
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Lucky John Out to Lunch 617 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 1965 Land Rover Series 2A Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Custer, WA iTrader: (0)	The 1911 is a gun you show off to your friends, The Glock is a gun you show your enemies. When the shit hits the fan I want something that works. I have many guns but when I hear an odd noise at night I am usually checking things out with an AR in hand and a Glock as the back up. Both have a lasermax light/laser combo. How come no one ever seems to have weapon lights on their AR's?
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1MOREMOD - 11820 Rep 23,186 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	I have colt ar with light as well as 870. I'd be deaf of had to shoot either indoors
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Lucky John Out to Lunch 617 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 1965 Land Rover Series 2A Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Custer, WA iTrader: (0)	Keep a set of electronic ear muffs with them. Turn them way up and you can hear better. Make sure they don't have light that gives away your position. I have both Walker and Caldwell. I prefer the Caldwell's for comfort but they have a little light I had to put tape over. The Walker ones go louder but have more distortion at the limit. Shotgun versus AR. Really depends on your personal situation. Early this year we sold the city house and I retired to the farm on 24 acres. The coyotes have figured out the range on the shotguns. This is also affected by ammo choice. Shotgun slug will go through a lot of drywall/siding.
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