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Posted: 2/23/2016 7:45:39 PM EDT
I've shot s few different models and they are good shooters but I just can't bring myself to buy one.
I've thought about a G43 for a carry gun. I currently CCW a Beretta 92A1 IWB. What makes y'all love them so much and why does everyone recommend them 99.87% of the time? |
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I've shot s few different models and they are good shooters but I just can't bring myself to buy one. I've thought about a G43 for a carry gun. I currently CCW a Beretta 92A1 IWB. What makes y'all love them so much and why does everyone recommend them 99.87% of the time? View Quote Simple, cheap, and effective. I carry a G43 everyday. |
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They are reliable and have proven themselves time and time again.
Also relatively cheap. Now that the SEALS, Delta, and MARSOC are carrying them even more will want them. |
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Reliable.
Expandable. Affordable. Whats not to like? 450 in a pistol that works as is or can be racegunned, stippled, cut down, aftermarket support as good as an AR. |
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Cheap seems to be a huge part of it. Probably to match all the PSA rifles they build.
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Simple, cheap, reliable and the most supported aftermarket and LE trade in market of any firearm on the market.
Oh, and Blue Label. |
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-myth of reliability, even people with obviously defective guns blame it on user error -cheap -light -in the right hands can be accurate above their price point -aftermarket support -cheap |
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Same reason PD's went to them.. Simple, affordable, and Grunt Proof
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like the above dudes already stated: simple, cheap, reliable.
Unfortunately a lot of the knuckle heads on the internet feel that their pistol of choice should be the only option for folks and always have to bleat shit out of their face hole in every fucking thread not related to glocks. I just picked up a 43 friday, I fucking love it. |
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The simplicity is what got me to really like them.
Compared to the M&P and especially HKs, a lot less parts. |
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Everyone likes them just to stick in your craw OP. It's a big conspiracy
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like the above dudes already stated: simple, cheap, reliable. Unfortunately a lot of the knuckle heads on the internet feel that their pistol of choice should be the only option for folks and always have to bleat shit out of their face hole in every fucking thread not related to glocks. I just picked up a 43 friday, I fucking love it. View Quote Glock or Die |
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The G19 was my regular carry for a long time. I have other guns I like better, but the G19 is durable, low-maintenance, light, I don't worry about the finish, it does the job, and I wouldn't be upset if I used it in a defensive encounter and had to surrender it to the cops for an extended period. (Electro-penciled case numbers could only improve the character of the gun.)
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I have 10 glocks so far. I buy them because they work. If you want to try different or unproven pistols go ahead. Most semi auto malfunctions and drills are due to non glocks. Glock is proven and reliable like a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord. They just work.
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Cheap seems to be a huge part of it. Probably to match all the PSA rifles they build. View Quote I own HK's, Sigs, Ed Brown 1911's, and other high priced handguns. I'll grab and carry my Glock over any of them Everytime. I don't own any PSA garbage either. Additionally,I don't think SOCOM would be using Glocks simply because they are "Cheap" |
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They have exactly the features I want. No safety and a short reset trigger. No gimmicks on the gun. It also doesn't rust.
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I don't get it. My Cz P01 fits better in the hand, is within four ounces when loaded, plenty of carry options, and is a design that's proved itself for decades. To each their own though. More options the better, it's whatever you shoot better.
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I have 10 glocks so far. I buy them because they work. If you want to try different or unproven pistols go ahead. Most semi auto malfunctions and drills are due to non glocks. Glock is proven and reliable like a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord. They just work. View Quote 10 glocks. Glock in your name. I think you might like glocks more than your average glock lover. Have you named them? |
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I have tried to like them. They are ugly as sin and are as ergonomic as a 2 x 4. Beretta 92's and CZ75's for the win. If it does not have a hammer it's not right. I tried to like striker fired Guns and everyone I tried just was not as good
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2 reasons...
1...Reliability 2...It's not a clunky fucking Beretta. |
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they are boringly reliable....just what I want in a self defense tool. It's not a status symbol or something to show off....it's a tool that has a critical job to do when called upon.
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I don't get it. My Cz P01 fits better in the hand, is within four ounces when loaded, plenty of carry options, and is a design that's proved itself for decades. To each their own though. More options the better, it's whatever you shoot better. View Quote For decades? I thought it was 14 or 15 years old. |
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Because they just work when you need them to. Ugly as fuck, but reliable as can be.
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Because very few can afford HK.
Seriously, its hard to beat a Glock. |
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This thread brought to by a guy that has a avatar of a cartoon that is made for 5-10 yr old girls
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I've shot s few different models and they are good shooters but I just can't bring myself to buy one. I've thought about a G43 for a carry gun. I currently CCW a Beretta 92A1 IWB. What makes y'all love them so much and why does everyone recommend them 99.87% of the time? View Quote Because they're fuckin good. They're relatively inexpensive. Huge aftermarket. They're fuckin amazing. |
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I have had a 43, got a 42----- my new carry pistol loaded with ''Underwood'' +P XTP, not too shabby.....[ I have a Gen 2 19, Gen 3 19 and a 34 ] The 42 is SO easy to carry-- all the time. ---------FULL disclosure--- I am a 1911 man for 40 years....
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Price
Function Ease of control Accurate (enough) Simple in design as in very few parts (34 in which multiple parts can be broken and the gun will still function for the most part) these are in no particular order and are not a safe by normal operating procedures locking block pin(can be cracked in half) trigger pin(can be cracked in half) trigger housing pin(can be cracked in half) take down lever (can be damaged) spring cups (can be cracked) spacer sleeve (can be cracked) firing pin safety (can be missing or damaged) firing pin safety spring(can be missing or damaged) extractor depressor plunger (can be cracked in half) trigger spring (can be missing or broken as long as you do a proper trigger reset after each shot the firing pin will reset the trigger bar/trigger) Magazine body ( can be cracked) Trigger safety (can be broken or missing) recoil rod assembly can be broken or cracked as long as the springs are not broken) locking block (can be cracked) Frame (can have cracks) Slide (can have some damage to rails) |
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