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Posted: 10/20/2004 11:40:23 AM EDT
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I love my G17. If it were possible to marry a handgun and I was not already married, I would marry my G17 and we would make sweet Glock love. The result of which would be love child baby Glocks.
So I pick the G17. |
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Posted: 10/20/2004 12:44:04 PM EDT
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The G22 and G17 compete against each other in the same class in IDPA, so I'd go with it for comp shooting.
As to self defense, I would rather have more power than the 9mm, but I dislike .40 caliber. Why do I dislike .40? Its loaded to the edge. A tenth inch of bullet setback will double pressures, and in an unsupported Glock chamber, you find the reason for its reputation for KBs. Are you sure the Glock 21 is too large for carry? I have found that I can carry whatever I want (I carry on private property only though) so long as I dress for it. In IN the G21 may well make it for you through the winter. I'm a .45 guy, thats why I ask. |
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Posted: 10/20/2004 12:54:31 PM EDT
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I have a 21 also and have the same problem, it's almost impossible to conceal without a winter parka or a suit jacket.
I bought a 19 for my g/f that I like, it's a great size, I think better than a 17 for conceal carry. I'd get that or a 23. As far as caliber-eh, how much difference is there really between a good 9mm+p and a .40 short and whimpy? 23's probably better, but I don't lose any sleep over carrying my 19. |
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Posted: 10/20/2004 12:54:39 PM EDT
[#5]
G17
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Posted: 10/20/2004 2:12:32 PM EDT
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Man, I love my G17 would'nt trade it for anything at this point. Some may feel that the 9 is underpowered and it may well be. However I feel pretty safe carrying my 17, especailly with the new generation expanding bullets I don't think you'd have anything to worry about.
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Posted: 10/20/2004 3:28:33 PM EDT
[#7]
G17
cause its the origional and the ammo is cheaper |
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Posted: 10/20/2004 4:25:03 PM EDT
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Advice? Be careful asking for advice in the handgun section. I received a lot of "Try em both at a range" and "get the one you like better." You know, useless shit like that.
I owned a G22 for 9 years and a G17 for 5 years. Neither ever let me down. 100% reliable out of the box for <$500 each. G17 is my SHTF choice because 9mm NATO cartridges will be easily obtained, are economical to train with, and are sufficient anti-human rounds with JHP. Regardless of what "experts" say, high capacity is a deciding asset and the Glock has em beat with a 17, 17+2 or greater capacity. G22 inherits the 100% reliability and a 15 round .40 cal payload. Recoil is sharper but very accurate. If you cant afford both, I'd go with the G17 because of the abundancy of 9mm ammunition and the SHTF factor. Good luck. |
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Posted: 10/20/2004 9:13:47 PM EDT
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Another vote for the G17!! I am trading my G27 for a G19 this week. 9mm ammo is cheaper and that means more range time
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Posted: 10/20/2004 9:24:33 PM EDT
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.40 S&W is a very high pressure round. It pounds the living hell out of the guns and shortens the service life of a pistol chambered in it dramatically in many cases.
The 9mm G17 or G19 will outlast any Glock in .40. Get the G19. Its the Thinking Man's Glock. |
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Posted: 10/21/2004 7:34:13 AM EDT
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Did anyone read the article in "Handguns" with the long range pistol shooting. The glock 23 landed 3/5 shots on a 200 yd target, with wolf amo...crazy stuff..not bad for a .40 cal
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Posted: 10/21/2004 9:55:51 AM EDT
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G17/G19
anything else go 1911 |
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Posted: 10/21/2004 10:12:46 AM EDT
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I bought a glock 23 and loved it so much, I bought a second one. Go with the .40, either the 22 or 23. As far as service life being a concern.... there are stories of Glock's, regardless of caliber lasting into the hundred's of thousands of rounds, only needing to be rebarreled ever so often and needing to have some of the internals replaced. Glock will last, regardless of what caliber you get.
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Posted: 10/21/2004 10:17:14 AM EDT
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I would go with the G17 for many of the same reasons stated above... ammo availability, ammo cost, reliability, it's the original, etc., etc.
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Posted: 10/21/2004 10:28:13 AM EDT
[#15]
really like the .40 cal. The KB stories I've been hearing concern me thoough..Anyone have any insight...thanks
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Posted: 10/21/2004 10:34:55 AM EDT
[#16]
Vote here for Glock 17
but the Glock 17 is a bit large too conceal also. Consider a 19. |
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Posted: 10/21/2004 10:41:08 AM EDT
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I have never had any malfunction with any of my Glock .40's.... never had a FTF or FTE.... 100% jam free, no matter what I have fed it. I always use quality factory ammo though.... |
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Posted: 10/21/2004 7:38:58 PM EDT
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Buy Both.
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Posted: 10/21/2004 7:43:13 PM EDT
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 We told you the mechanical differences, and that which one you'll want depends on ergonomics, and that wasn't good enough for you!
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Posted: 10/21/2004 7:45:05 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/21/2004 7:45:18 PM EDT
[#22]
G17
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Posted: 10/21/2004 7:51:36 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/21/2004 8:57:29 PM EDT
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+1 |
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Posted: 10/22/2004 5:14:05 AM EDT
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I know you made your decision so let me be the first to say congratulations! I love my G17 and my G19 and I know you will be very pleased with the "original Glock". I tried the G22/23 and found them to be very snappy. There's plenty of good cheap practice ammo like WWB or UMC and very effective defensive ammo like Black Talon, STX or Carbon. Choose the right ammo for the job and you will covered
 One more bit of advice; don't sell your G21! I love the G21 and would like to own one eventually and I know you will regret selling it so just hold onto it. |
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Posted: 10/22/2004 11:44:10 AM EDT
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Actually IIRC the Glock 18 magazines hold 31 and with the extension they hold 33.
I have a Glock 22 and plan to buy either the Glock 17/34 next. Leaning more towards the 34. |
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Posted: 10/22/2004 11:58:08 AM EDT
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How do u like your 22..I've shot one once, would you rate the 22 over the 17
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