Posted: 12/15/2013 3:37:07 PM EDT
| I am thinking of changing my firearms over to glocks. I am thinking about going to the dark side and replacing my current 40 caliber pistols with a g22 and g23. I own sigs right now and they are nice but I feel like I baby them too much because they cost me almost 1000 each. I have held and shot a glock just once. I do remember thinking the grip angle was funny feeling but I am sure I can get over that. If I do decide to go with the switch which gen g22 and g23 should I go with? 3 or 4? I want 40s because that is what I currently shoot and have a ton of ammo. I am a proponent of one is not and two is one so I need to two in 40. The g23 and 22 have been decided on because I would like one for range and home duty and one for possible carry when ever I decide to get my permit. Thoughts? Thanks for any feedback |
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I am thinking of changing my firearms over to glocks. I am thinking about going to the dark side and replacing my current 40 caliber pistols with a g22 and g23. I own sigs right now and they are nice but I feel like I baby them too much because they cost me almost 1000 each. I have held and shot a glock just once. I do remember thinking the grip angle was funny feeling but I am sure I can get over that. If I do decide to go with the switch which gen g22 and g23 should I go with? 3 or 4? I want 40s because that is what I currently shoot and have a ton of ammo. I am a proponent of one is not and two is one so I need to two in 40. The g23 and 22 have been decided on because I would like one for range and home duty and one for possible carry when ever I decide to get my permit. Thoughts? Thanks for any feedback Personally I'm one of the 40 haters that feel its a waste of a 10mm barrel and 9mm frame. Either way, there is nothing wrong with glocks or sigs. Many, myself included feel the sig is a much more engineered and refined weapon, and the problem is you babying it afraid of abusing it and using it. A glock is no more or less reliable than a sig. If you can't shoot a sig, and can shoot a glock well switch. If you can't shoot either better, quit worrying about what gear you have, it won't make you a better shooter. Spend your time practicing at the range. |
| I am decent shot. i can hit 8 inch plates at 25 yards all day. Iam just not sure sigs are right for me after spending some time on them. The DASA trigger is nice and clean but that first pull is a pain. I am not sure. I just wanted to toss my thoughts out there and get some opinions. We shall see what comes of it. |
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Quoted: Question for G22 owners. I heard stories of the gun failing with a light attached. Is this true? IF so, is this still an issue with Gen 3 and 4 guns? Hanging anything on any fiber-filled nylon frame could potentially cause reliability issues, but not enough to worry about. A lot depends on the shooter. IMHO, rails on a pistol are nice to have because they kinda pimp the gun and people will pay a little extra if you ever decide to sell it. But I personally think it's a fad. I do understand the argument (and temptation) to hang a light/laser on a "nightstand" pistol,.. but I'd never do it. I want 'em to act EXACTLY the same way at home as they do at the range. $ 0,000,000.02 |
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I say keep your sigs then borrow, rent or buy a .40 glock of your choice.
If you don't like it then sell it, people are always buying up used glocks. For a first time owner I would go with Gen 4, the texture is better and the the larger mag release is a nice touch. |
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I like Sig pistols, I like Glock pistols. I only own Glocks, but if I traded two in, I could get a Sig. LOL
Sig's are great, I wouldn't get rid of one if I had one. Glocks are great and I wouldn't hesitate to buy one. In summary, keep your Sig's (at least for now), buy a Glock (com'on, you can afford it), and shoot away. I like the 22 better for an all around gun. I would only get a 23 if I knew I would EDC it on a regular basis. Gen3 or Gen4, tomatos-tomaatos. I like the big mag release on the Gen4. Good luck and happy shooting! |
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I was a 1911 shooter for years and was forced to work with a G22 gen 3. I spent 80 hours of range time shooting and burned a little over 2000 rounds "relearning" pistol shooting. And I just have to say, unless your willing to never be able to swap back and forth between glocks and other pistols and be 100% proficient with both you might want to consider the M&P or the XD. The grip angle, trigger and the hump will make it to where you dont shoot other pistols as well as you used too. Thats my experience anyway and that led to me practicing with a G34, working with a G22 and CCWing a G19. My poor 1911s have all been retired to range use only because of the unique characteristics of the glock.
I hope that helps you make an educated decision. Oh and if you are willing to do the Glock and your hands are not massive AND your settled on the 40, go with the 23. in my experience there are only marginal gains to be had by having the full size. for some strange reason the 23 is much more concealable than the 22. and if your okay with the larger framed 40 cal you should just buy a 35 which comes from the factory with a better trigger then the 22  . And FYI some "Police" Glocks came with 8lb triggers  , so be careful if your looking at buying one.
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Question for G22 owners. I heard stories of the gun failing with a light attached. Is this true? IF so, is this still an issue with Gen 3 and 4 guns? That was a problem for awhile with the gen 3 guns, but stiffer mag springs and new recoil springs took care of that. My G22 was new in 2006 and never had a problem. I carried it with a TLR1 on it for four years. |