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Posted: 10/15/2008 12:01:56 PM EDT
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Muzzle flip was the #1 reason I got away from 40S&W. However, I was using H&K USP40's, which made it seem even more pronounced.
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Posted: 10/15/2008 12:02:41 PM EDT
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.40 S&W puzzles me.
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Posted: 10/15/2008 12:06:39 PM EDT
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I dont think the performance gains are worth the decrease in capacity and increased muzzle flip over a 9mm loaded with best in caliber ammo. |
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Posted: 10/15/2008 12:08:56 PM EDT
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IMO, the best platform for .40 is the USP. Glocks just don't do it right.
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Posted: 10/15/2008 12:18:51 PM EDT
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Couldn't have said it better myself. |
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Posted: 10/15/2008 1:50:50 PM EDT
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I love my Glock 22. I wouldn't argue against a 17 with +P+, though.
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Posted: 10/15/2008 2:00:46 PM EDT
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I agree.
My Glock 22 is my least favorite handgun I own. |
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Posted: 10/15/2008 2:16:09 PM EDT
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Had a 3rd Gen G22 as my 1st Glock. 15 rounds of .40, light weight, what could be better? Just didn't work for me. My hands are mediumish and I could never get a solid lock on the grip. Forget about one handed shooting. Sold it. Later picked up a 2nd Gen G19 and later a 2nd gen G17. I LOVE THE G19. Will be picking up a 3rd gen as soon as my permit comes through. Actually considering a 3rd gen G23 as well. The G19/23 size frames arethe perfect sized Glocks.
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Posted: 10/15/2008 3:06:59 PM EDT
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I have yet to shoot a G22, but damn the G23 works for me very well. Granted its not as easy to shoot as a 19, but I can get the job done. I have no problems with .40 S&W here.
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Posted: 10/15/2008 3:18:33 PM EDT
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I prefer my Gen II 23 to the wifes Gen III 22. |
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Posted: 10/15/2008 3:27:23 PM EDT
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Hrmm, now I'm curious....I am going to have to try out a G22 someday to see if it just that you can get a better grip on the 23 vs the full size 22. You would think larger gun less recoil. |
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Posted: 10/15/2008 4:59:04 PM EDT
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I think it has more to do with the placement of the finger grooves and thumb rests on the Gen III guns. With a Gen III you hold it how the grip forces you to. With Gen I and Gen II you hold it however you shoot it the best. |
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Posted: 10/15/2008 5:17:21 PM EDT
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I also had an HK USP40 (full size). Yes it is alot softer to shoot than my G22. I was wondering if anyone has tried the Dual Action Buffer Spring from EFK FIRE DRAGON? Does it really soften the recoil? How's the reliability? Here's a link: www.brownells.com/aspx/ns/store/ProductDetail.aspx?p=7683&title=DUAL%20ACTION%20BUFFER%20SPRING%20for%20GLOCK~ |
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Posted: 10/15/2008 6:39:52 PM EDT
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Exactly. |
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Posted: 10/15/2008 8:57:17 PM EDT
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Interesting take. You're right, OP, not a thing wrong with a 9mm, with the right ammo.
That said, I do love my G23. And my G17.  I agree there is a little more muzzle flip, but a few thousand rounds down the road, you do get used to it.I'll carry either one of those two I mentioned, love 'em both. They both have their advantages and disadvantages. At first a .40 will seem slightly "flippy"  , compared to 9mm, but really, you do get used to it. At least I did.This of course requires a determined effort, which is not really necessary if you just like the 9mm and are fine with it. I do like 9mm too...............can never decide.......... |
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Posted: 10/15/2008 9:38:35 PM EDT
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Get a 357 sig barrel for it. Then you'll have all that 357 Magnum stopping power x15!!!!
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Posted: 10/15/2008 9:51:40 PM EDT
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Generally, IPSC/USPSA folks use either 180 gr. or 200 gr. bullets to make major. A 170 gr. bullet is going to have to be traveling damn close to 1000 fps to make major and that's going to make the round pretty snappy - especially in a lightweight Glock. We generally use 180's or 200's because less powder is required (always a good things with .40 S&W), but also because the recoil is less significant. I agree the G22 is prone to muzzle flip with hot loads. The G35 is really the better choice for IPSC competition if you're going to use a Glock. |
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Posted: 10/15/2008 10:36:35 PM EDT
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I was shooting a 170Gn FMJ-FP at 1050 FPS. |
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Posted: 10/16/2008 5:08:00 PM EDT
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Have had my GenII 22 eleven years...carried it all & over have likely put over 10k rounds through it....bought a G17 because I liked the different grip, and only then did I notice when shooting my 22 that the muzzle did flip...going to get a 34 or 21 next; but, agree, there is a difference! They are both great guns...v/r WaltK
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Posted: 10/16/2008 5:44:30 PM EDT
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