Can anyone tell me why, if Glocks are so good...

[cce1302]

Maybe they want to shoot cast lead instead of FMJ or HP.

 

[m_deaner]

Maybe they want to shoot cast lead instead of FMJ or HP.

Really????
I've shot thousands of cast lead reloads out of my Glocks. No problems.

 

[Mgderf]

This has been VERY interesting to see the variety of responses.
My original question was possibly mis-interpreted.
I understand there are literally millions of Glocks out there. My question was, and STILL is, if they are so great, why do people want to get rid of them? This just has me stumped? I understand some folks run into hard times and need to raise cash. I understand someone buying a Glock and realizing, "This is not exactly what I wanted".
What I DON'T understand is, "If Glocks are so great, WHY do people want to get rid of them?

I have a VERY difficult time parting with ANY firearm I ever purchased, let alone "the best gun ever made"?

Does NO-ONE else here see my point?

 

[seamusalaska]

I think I understand your question. I had Glocks and sold them during a move. Now, two years later I am re-buying the exact models of Glocks I had previously sold. Why did I sell them and not some others (Colt Python, Taurus 92C etc.)? Perhaps because the Glocks are So Utilitarian Looking, I don't get attached to them. It's like selling a power tool. You know you can get another when you need it. They are, as a previous poster said, kind of like currency. Sorry to enter the thread so late, but I'm a newbie.

 

[Mgderf]

I think I understand your question. I had Glocks and sold them during a move. Now, two years later I am re-buying the exact models of Glocks I had previously sold. Why did I sell them and not some others (Colt Python, Taurus 92C etc.)? Perhaps because the Glocks are So Utilitarian Looking, I don't get attached to them. It's like selling a power tool. You know you can get another when you need it. They are, as a previous poster said, kind of like currency. Sorry to enter the thread so late, but I'm a newbie.

No worries. Your post was succinct and answered the question posed.

I'd also like to add, this post was NOT intended to be a slight, or bash of Glocks. I have never drank the Glock kool-aid, and I really did NOT realize there were THAT many in circulation.

Still, it must just be me, but when I find something I REALLY like, I do my best to hold onto it!

 

[luckydog465]

Glock all they way! Not much to look at but consistanly outshoot other guns in same price range. Also, guns run like a swiss clock! Not to sound biased but it has been my experiance.

 

[HICKMAN]

I think I understand your question. I had Glocks and sold them during a move. Now, two years later I am re-buying the exact models of Glocks I had previously sold. Why did I sell them and not some others (Colt Python, Taurus 92C etc.)? Perhaps because the Glocks are So Utilitarian Looking, I don't get attached to them. It's like selling a power tool. You know you can get another when you need it. They are, as a previous poster said, kind of like currency. Sorry to enter the thread so late, but I'm a newbie.

I guess I think of them the same way, never get attached, just sell when I need to and get another.

 

[kingnereli]

GLOCKS ARE THE BEST I HAVE A GLOCK 26 IT ROCKS!!!!!!!!

Wow. Very persuasive.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Glock all they way! Not much to look at but consistanly outshoot other guns in same price range. Also, guns run like a swiss clock! Not to sound biased but it has been my experiance.

You mean you consistantly shoot better with glocks, over other brands in the same price range? I know for a fact that Glocks do not shoot consistantly better then, other brands in the same price range. The majority of people will shot better with certain guns over others.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

GLOCKS ARE THE BEST I HAVE A GLOCK 26 IT ROCKS!!!!!!!!

Prove Glocks are the best. Oh wait you cant!

 

[HICKMAN]

Despite the hating, the pro's and top shooters keep winning with Glocks in the Production Division.

They also seem to dominate Production in Friday Night Steel, so please stop trying to tell us how "bad" they are.

and now, back to the YUMMY

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG3w9TKBvAA]YouTube - Jessie Abbate 2008 USPSA Limited-10 Nationals[/ame]

 

[cce1302]

Despite the hating, the pro's and top shooters keep winning with Glocks in the Production Division.

They also seem to dominate Production in Friday Night Steel, so please stop trying to tell us how "bad" they are.

Where can I find the results for the USPSA production division with a list of what manufacturers are being used? I looked on the USPSA website, but all their results pages only had the users first name and the initial letter of their last name.

Do you have the statistics for Friday Night Steel, as well? I wasn't aware anybody was keeping track of such things.

 

[kingnereli]

Despite the hating, the pro's and top shooters keep winning with Glocks in the Production Division.

They also seem to dominate Production in Friday Night Steel, so please stop trying to tell us how "bad" they are.

and now, back to the YUMMY

YouTube - Jessie Abbate 2008 USPSA Limited-10 Nationals

This argument has been covered before. The only this proves is that a glock will shoot where you aim it. I don't think that point is being debated. Don't you think these competitions are more about the shooter then the gun. Also, by your own logic, if I could produce results from several various devisions and pistol shooting sports where other make/models excel would that outweigh the success of great shooters who happens to use glocks in the production division? Your point speaks nothing to how good or bad the guns are.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Despite the hating, the pro's and top shooters keep winning with Glocks in the Production Division.

They also seem to dominate Production in Friday Night Steel, so please stop trying to tell us how "bad" they are.

and now, back to the YUMMY

YouTube - Jessie Abbate 2008 USPSA Limited-10 Nationals

You could have the most high tech, and accurate gun out there. However without a shooter with talent you have nothing. Still you prove nothing. The only way to prove anything, is to test two guns in the exact same way. With all the exact same conditions.

 

[AF92venger]

There are a Whole lot out there. A lot of people need to sell to pay bills or just want to sell theirs for another Glock. Ex- I used to have a G17 and really wanted something smaller, so I kept all my 9mm ammo, sold my 17 and bought a 26. I kept it for a long time, then decided that I wanted something with a little more punch, so I bought a 29. That 29 was NUTS!! I loved it!! It was one BADA$% round! BUT, I had a few bills that I needed to pay, so I sold it and the 26. Ive shot Most Models of Glocks and I like them all!

 

[mettle]

Despite the hating, the pro's and top shooters keep winning with Glocks in the Production Division.

They also seem to dominate Production in Friday Night Steel, so please stop trying to tell us how "bad" they are.

and now, back to the YUMMY

YouTube - Jessie Abbate 2008 USPSA Limited-10 Nationals

Dude, you KNOW Glocks suck! That's why they aren't always sent back to the factory, being tuned and shaved and cut on just so they will function out of the box. Come on! Get with the program! That's a great video BTW. I think those old guys weren't counting, they were just 'watching'....

Now, quick ticking off the machinists who love to machine on their pistols and move on!

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Dude, you KNOW Glocks suck! That's why they aren't always sent back to the factory, being tuned and shaved and cut on just so they will function out of the box. Come on! Get with the program! That's a great video BTW. I think those old guys weren't counting, they were just 'watching'....

Now, quick ticking off the machinists who love to machine on their pistols and move on!

Really? Hmm I did not have to send my Xd back to be cut on. I have probably 500+ rounds with no issues what so ever. It has eaten every kind of round I have put through it. So why dont you kiss you Glock, and well I'll be politicaly correct to keep the mods away.

 

[kingnereli]

Really? Hmm I did not have to send my Xd back to be cut on. I have probably 500+ rounds with no issues what so ever. It has eaten every kind of round I have put through it. So why dont you kiss you Glock, and well I'll be politicaly correct to keep the mods away.

He is referring to 1911's. He has been on a kick lately about 1911's supposedly needing tuned, tweaked and sent back to the manufacturing to get the running right after you buy them.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

He is referring to 1911's. He is been on a kick lately about 1911's supposedly needing tuned, tweaked and sent back to the manufacturing to get the running right after you buy them.

Oh, he must smoke some good stuff then.

 

[Goodcat]

I love my Glock 26, I love Glocks. Nothing wrong with them, nothing superior about them.

It goes bang, doesn't mean I don't enjoy shooting other guns too!