A Farewell to Arms (Why I jumped off the Glock bandwagon)

[Fordtough25]

Here was my old G19/Raven.

Not too shabby! Thanks

 

[mk2ja]

Here was my old G19/Raven.

Is that a pen or a light/laser beside your knife?

 

[esrice]

Is that a pen or a light/laser beside your knife?

It was a Streamlight MicroStream.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...12462-review_streamlight_microstream_led.html

 

[esrice]

Update!

Got to put the M&P through some range/training time: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...sher_with_local_training_group_pics_vids.html

It ran 100% using some of lovemywoods' 147gr reloads.

Also got to try out a new mag pouch from Hooch Holsters: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...7-review_hooch_holsters_single_mag_pouch.html

I'm still quite happy that I made the switch.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

But what if a new hot polymer pistol comes along turning all the cool guys' heads.

Will the Smith just be yet another flavor of the month?

 

[esrice]

But what if a new hot polymer pistol comes along turning all the cool guys' heads.

Does that mean you're still running a Peacemaker there Kirk?

Will the Smith just be yet another flavor of the month?

Considering that it took me over 2 years to make up my mind in switching from Glock to M&P, I doubt it. I had to be sure that it was better for me.

I have 2 guns total in my "collection". I can't afford a 'flavor of the month'.

You might've had me confused with Que.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Does that mean you're still running a Peacemaker there Kirk?

I see no reason for your sideways baseball hat wearing and hipping and hopping when we all know that matchlocks work just fine.

Kirk at the range (photo by ghost of Jeff Cooper):

 

[lovemachine]

I have 2 guns total in my "collection". I can't afford a 'flavor of the month'.

I'll be honest with you. I have been seriously thinking about doing this same thing. Selling most of my small collection and using the money to do a better AR or even an AK, build. And just having 2 "combat" ready guns.

I really don't know.

 

[HICKMAN]

I'll be honest with you. I have been seriously thinking about doing this same thing. Selling most of my small collection and using the money to do a better AR or even an AK, build. And just having 2 "combat" ready guns.

I really don't know.

Funny you mention this, I'll be down to one AR and one handgun myself soon. Question is, will it be a Gen4 G19 or an M&P... hmm....

 

[.45 Dave]

I went to a friend's house a couple of weeks ago. Now, I'm a big XD fan. I love my .40. But he had a Glock 23 (I think) which he asked me to shoot and which I couldn't politely turn down. So I did. Funny thing is that I was more on target with the Glock than my XD. The Glock seemed to have less recoil to it and it was .40 too and was a lighter in weight. On top of this, I was able to put a round right in the middle of the bullseye which I hadn't been able to do up to that point with my XD. I was surprised! Not rushing off to buy a Glock though. I still like the 2 safeties on the XD and I'm far too much of a rebel to join the mob.
But I will say that I was very surprised by the sights, how comfortably it shot and how accurate it was in my hand. And that's the best you're going to get from a hardened XD fan!

 

[lovemachine]

I have a Gen3 Glock 19 and 26. Marlin 22 magnum bolt action, Savage 22lr, Mossberg 20 gauge, Rem 870 12 gauge. And a bunch of accessories for each.

I sold my first and only AR for a bicycle. For fitness.

I just keep thinking of selling the guns and accessories, keeping 1 carry gun, and use the money for an AR or AK build. And only have 2 guns in my collection, like esrice.

The problem is 2 of the guns has sentimental value.

I dunno what I want to do yet..

 

[HICKMAN]

Keep the guns that have meaning.

If you do an AR, just do a payday build like many of us have done.

 

[esrice]

I'll be honest with you. I have been seriously thinking about doing this same thing.

Here's the thing-- I don't have tons of disposable income, so I had to make a choice. Either I was going to buy several different guns as time went on and finances allowed, or I was going to keep the bare minimum and then spend what little money I did have on making them (and me) as effective as possible.

If I had more money I'd gladly buy more "fun guns" and buy whatever piqued my interest. There's nothing wrong with that. In my case, I get to use lovemywoods' collection to satisfy those "wants".

So with those two things in mind, I roll with only 2 guns, and I train with those two guns whenever possible. YMMV

 

[lovemachine]

I'm in the same boat. I have a very limited income. And I sold items to get the firearms I have now. I'm all outta items to sell to buy anymore firearms.

And I'd rather be a shooter than a collector anyway.

 

[Fordtough25]

I traded off my "collector" guns awhile back, I still have more than a couple but I shoot them all. Could I go on living if I only had a pistol and rifle, yes. But I think I will just keep on with what I have and use my little bit of fun money monthly for ammo. I don't branch out much anymore, I know what I shoot well and I carry them. Glocks and a J frame. The rest I shoot as time permits and enjoy.

 

[WebSnyper]

I have a Gen3 Glock 19 and 26. Marlin 22 magnum bolt action, Savage 22lr, Mossberg 20 gauge, Rem 870 12 gauge. And a bunch of accessories for each.

I sold my first and only AR for a bicycle. For fitness.

I just keep thinking of selling the guns and accessories, keeping 1 carry gun, and use the money for an AR or AK build. And only have 2 guns in my collection, like esrice.

The problem is 2 of the guns has sentimental value.

I dunno what I want to do yet..

If your Gen 3 19 runs properly (i.e. no brass to the face, etc), I'd keep that one for sure. With the issues that seem to currently be seen with newer Gen 3, 19's I would not get rid of one that works.

 

[Fordtough25]

And while I have an M&P 45 and my wife has an M&P 9mm I won't be jumping from Glock. I shoot them well and like them, and the M&P's do great but I still love the feel of a 9mm Glock in my hand. Nothing has changed that over the years. We're fortunate in life to have a choice.

 

[esrice]

UPDATE:

Last weekend I ran my M&P9 at a 2-day Suarez International Low Light Gunfighting course. I used 5 factory magazines loaded with 115gr. hollowpoints. Total round count was ~300. The gun ran very well and I experienced no malfunctions.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...low_light_gunfighting_10_19_20_2012_pics.html

Support gear included:

• Raven Concealment Systems Phantom OWB holster - https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...9483-got_a_raven_phantom_for_my_m_and_p9.html
• Daltech Force SuperBioBelt (full review coming soon)
• Hooch Holsters single mag pouch - https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...7-review_hooch_holsters_single_mag_pouch.html

The course included a lot of single-hand shooting and it reinforced my decision to switch from the blocky grip of the Glock to the slimmer profile of the M&P. My small hands were better able to maintain a consistent grip when firing one-handed.



I'm still a big fan of Glocks but glad that I made the switch to better fit my needs.

 

[Fordtough25]

Glad to hear the M&P ran great, I'm not surprised though. I still love my G19 but I do shoot the wifes M&P9 on occasion and it is a fine pistol. The biggest plus to me is the lack of finger groves, which I also love about my Sig P226.

 

[cbowman75]

I really enjoyed your write up. Well done.