To Glock or not to Glock...This is a discussion on To Glock or not to Glock... within the Non-XD Handguns forums, part of the Other Handgun Talk category; I transition from my Sigs and Glocks as well, weekly, no issues. I shoot my Glocks better than I did XD's, Sigs, etc. I think ...
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10-02-2012, 07:30 PM
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I transition from my Sigs and Glocks as well, weekly, no issues. I shoot my Glocks better than I did XD's, Sigs, etc. I think I have figured out the trigger of the Glock.
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10-03-2012, 09:56 AM
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Every time I pick up a Glock its aimed at the ceiling. It takes only a split second for me to correct, but that is a split second that is not required on any other gun.
I wonder if those that shoot Glocks more than myself have to concentrate at all on maintaining the correct grip angle when switching back and forth?
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10-03-2012, 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by atmiller
Every time I pick up a Glock its aimed at the ceiling. It takes only a split second for me to correct, but that is a split second that is not required on any other gun.
I wonder if those that shoot Glocks more than myself have to concentrate at all on maintaining the correct grip angle when switching back and forth?
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OK.... that's the craziest thing I think I'll hear today! LMAO! 
The grip angle of the Glock is SO overblown it's actually laughable. I switch back and forth. Can dual wield a Glock and an XD at the same time, and wonder what ALL that grip hubub is all about??  
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10-03-2012, 10:47 AM
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I transition between my 1911s, Hi-Power, SIGs and Glocks with little troubles.
Once you have shot Glocks for a while and are used to them...the transition will not seem odd at all. For those that have shot only an XD or a 1911...yeah...it will feel strange at first but if you buy a G17 or G19 and shoot it a lot...it will NOT seem strange after a while.
The Glock 19 is a very easy pistol to pick up and hit well with it in a few sessions. I have taken people that have never shot an autopistol out and they were hitting Coke cans with my G19 or G17 in a few magazines.
That said, if you are wanting to buy a Glock...I would not worry about transition at all as long as you DO plan on shooting it alot and becoming familiar with it.
I admit...I really like the Glock platform mainly because I bought my first (of three) Glocks back when it was the ONLY polymer striker pistol out there. I am just very used to it. However, if you buy one and shoot it often...there is no reason you too cannot learn to like this platform.
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10-03-2012, 03:46 PM
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Go for the Glock you will not be disappointed. And the grip to me is just right on the gen 4. Went from xd and sig, no regrets. I love carrying iwb 15 rounds too!
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10-03-2012, 04:16 PM
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Yes, Glock it up. You'll enjoy the G19, its a sweet little gun.
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10-03-2012, 04:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brickboy240
I transition between my 1911s, Hi-Power, SIGs and Glocks with little troubles.
Once you have shot Glocks for a while and are used to them...the transition will not seem odd at all. For those that have shot only an XD or a 1911...yeah...it will feel strange at first but if you buy a G17 or G19 and shoot it a lot...it will NOT seem strange after a while.
The Glock 19 is a very easy pistol to pick up and hit well with it in a few sessions. I have taken people that have never shot an autopistol out and they were hitting Coke cans with my G19 or G17 in a few magazines.
That said, if you are wanting to buy a Glock...I would not worry about transition at all as long as you DO plan on shooting it alot and becoming familiar with it.
I admit...I really like the Glock platform mainly because I bought my first (of three) Glocks back when it was the ONLY polymer striker pistol out there. I am just very used to it. However, if you buy one and shoot it often...there is no reason you too cannot learn to like this platform.
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I have no trouble transitioning between Glocks, 1911's and hammer fired, DA to SA guns either. It does require some practice with each platform though and a cognitive understanding that when you pick up a different format, your brain automatically needs to understand that the trigger is different and requires a slightly different technique. At least for me.
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10-03-2012, 04:32 PM
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I can't stand the way a Glock feels in my hand, but if I could, I'd get one. A G19 is a fine gun.
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10-03-2012, 04:42 PM
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Step over to the dark side!
I think you will like the G19.
I have a Gen4 19 and really like it. Since i have smaller hand, the Gen 4 fits better than the Gen3.
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10-04-2012, 11:33 AM
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Everyone should have a 1911. And everyone should have a Glock 19. It truly is a great gun.
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Yep Yep, I agree with both and they are both on my short list!!
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