Posted: 12/2/2005 11:33:05 PM EDT
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Hello everybody. I am new to guns, and i think I have fallen in love with a new hobby. Only second to my first love, cars.. Anyways. I've been looking at the glocks and would like some opinions on which glock to get. This is just for recreational use, to go to the range. I wont be carrying it on me in public so portability isn't much of a factor for me. Then again I feel that the G17L is too long for my taste. Any suggestions? I would like to keep it in the 9x19's. Anyone have experience with the G26? If so, what are your thoughts? Lastly, what is the most popular glock and why? Thank you guys! I know i'm putting you through hell with all of these newby questions.h.gif |
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thank you new friend. haha. man, i am just soooo hyped. I think I have made my mind up on getting a 19. Just a couple more questions. How do you guys feel about buying used? Do you know of any good sites online to buy used? How much should a used 19 run? Lastly, would you even buy used in the first place, or just get it new? If the difference between the two is significant, I might use the extra money for a light... or buckets of ammo. |
Compensating? J/K amigo. 
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nope this is compensating  sorry for the hijack |
My real worl experience, new/used it really does not matter as long as the pistol has the features you want and for that matter Glock IMO stands behinds there products %100. Find your local Glock armorer after buying used and have it gone though, I have done this with 2 different G22's and they replaced a few old style parts with current run stuff. Hell, there was even a couple of mag springs replaced at no charge (not that the ones I had were bad, he just did. 12+ year old pistol pistol) You, really cant go wrong. Good luck! |
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Glock 19 all the way! I have a 26 but the 19 is my go to gun. This website is a start for a used 19... Here |
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+1 on the 19 (I loved my 19C). It's not as large as the 17, so is easier to conceal. It's not as small as the 26 - if you've got big hands, that thing can be kind of unhandy for some. It's juuuust right. If you're seriously thinking about the 26 over the 19, you definately need to go and shoot both before purchasing. Find someone near you with both, or find a range that will rent to you. I shot really well with the 26 - just as well as the 19 - but it's a gun that definately takes a little getting used to. If you don't get an extender on it, you're pinky (and my ring finger also) will be curled into a fist when shooting. Just a strange feeling. |
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cdnn investments has used glocks pretty cheap. Download their catalog from their site and check it out. They usually run for about $350 used. However, you can find them new on www.gunbroker.com for about $460 new. |
I've found that the slight difference in price between new and used isn't significant enough to prompt me to buy a used one. For instance, my local dealer sells new Glocks for $484. They have a few used ones on consignment for $450  Guess what I'm buying? You will not be disappointed in the G19! Just take a little time to get used to the trigger and buy lots and lots of ammo 
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I shot both comp and non-comp models of the 19, 21, and 17. It's not a huge difference, but if you're ordering new, I preferred the factory compensated version. ETA: That was when I was trying them out to decide what I wanted. I bought the compensated versions of the 19 & 21. |