Why is Glock so Hot????

rob00000 · 06-07-2012, 10:19 PM

I remember the following that the Volkswagen Beetle had in the late 60's. I always thought they were butt ugly and the engine had a weird wimpy sound when they drove by you. I wouldn't get caught dead riding in one let alone buy one. On the other hand, people said they were pretty reliable, very easy to work on & the parts were interchangeable for years as the body style & engine parts remained unchanged.

Well, now here's the Glock. It's butt ugly, very lightweight, almost too light by many peoples standards. But, like the VW Beetle, it's reliable, very easy to work on & the parts including the mags are pretty interchangeable. Thus, like the Beetle, it has a loyal following.

I do own a Glock 19. Why did I buy it? A state police officer in my reserve unit said, "buy a Glock, you'll own that gun your whole life & probably never replace a part." I enjoy shooting it but I do prefer the weight of an all steel gun. I've shot the full size Beretta 9mm's in the Navy & qualified as an expert shot with some high scores & I believe it's partly because of the weight of the pistol. I shoot great with a heavy steel pistol as it seems to cut down on recoil & helps me line up my next shot quick. Also, I can hold a heavy pistol more steady in my hand then a lightweight one.

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06-07-2012, 10:19 PM	#39
rob00000 User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 3 Posts	I remember the following that the Volkswagen Beetle had in the late 60's. I always thought they were butt ugly and the engine had a weird wimpy sound when they drove by you. I wouldn't get caught dead riding in one let alone buy one. On the other hand, people said they were pretty reliable, very easy to work on & the parts were interchangeable for years as the body style & engine parts remained unchanged. Well, now here's the Glock. It's butt ugly, very lightweight, almost too light by many peoples standards. But, like the VW Beetle, it's reliable, very easy to work on & the parts including the mags are pretty interchangeable. Thus, like the Beetle, it has a loyal following. I do own a Glock 19. Why did I buy it? A state police officer in my reserve unit said, "buy a Glock, you'll own that gun your whole life & probably never replace a part." I enjoy shooting it but I do prefer the weight of an all steel gun. I've shot the full size Beretta 9mm's in the Navy & qualified as an expert shot with some high scores & I believe it's partly because of the weight of the pistol. I shoot great with a heavy steel pistol as it seems to cut down on recoil & helps me line up my next shot quick. Also, I can hold a heavy pistol more steady in my hand then a lightweight one.