[rufireproof]

So I bought a first gen Glock 17. Took it to the range and shot a wide mix of 9mm through it. I haven't had a 9 for a while, so I shot up all the part boxes I had left over. 3 or 4 brands in the same mag. HP, FMJ, even a few birdshot and tracers. It never jammed, but one of the 17 rnd mags does not engage the slide stop. It came with two full cap mags, and a Clinton mag. I have a new spring and follower ordered to fix the mag. Detail stripped it and gave it a good cleaning. Very simple gun,and I can see why it's fans like it, but I'm not sure I like how it fits my hand. I could learn the grip angle I suppose, but the arch on the backstrap leaves my palm aching. Kind of on the fence with this one.

 

[acidtester]

The grip angle and feel is what turned me off about Glock. Other than that, it's ok.

 

[Russ7777]

The force may no longer be with you, skywalker

 

[jimdanos]

I don't like Glocks, but you are still welcome here.

 

[SpringerFan]

I tried em. Really liked the g36 in theory. A lightweight, single-stack, polymer 45.(are you listening Springfield?) It just didn't work for me for a lot of reasons. Nothing at all wrong with glocks imo.

 

[primeduck]

Ditto on the "Nothing wrong with Glocks". They're a fine handgun. I bought my wife a 3rd generation G19 & she loves it. Feels good to her, thus she'll like shooting it. Heck, I even like bustin' caps with it.

I'm not partial, I like 'em all. I love my:
Kimber .45ACP
XD Compact .45ACP
Ruger LCP
Walther P22

 

[DevJames]

yeah, I'm not a fan of the grip either. same with the Ruger MK and the Lugers. It's swept back too far for me

 

[Mercmar]

How about posting a pic? Not too many Gen 1 G17s around. Love my Glocks. Grip angle works fine for me and 5M other happy Glock owners!

 

[Fullclip]

You shall be forgiven this time, but next time it better be a really good deal.

 

[rufireproof]

How about posting a pic? Not too many Gen 1 G17s around. Love my Glocks. Grip angle works fine for me and 5M other happy Glock owners!

It turns out I was mistaken. It is a Gen II. I just ordered a hydrographics kit. I am going to dip the gun, Bladetech holster, and a case for it. I'll be posting pics here when I do that.

 

[slugger6]

I borrowed a G17 for an IDPA match once. It ran fine, but I much prefer my XDs.