Glock suggestions!?!?!?

[Charles Church]

I have done that, held a 17, full size 21, full size 22, slim frame 21, and slim frame 22.

 

[esrice]

and slim frame 22.

Doubt it.

 

[esrice]

Feeling good in your hand is a good first step, but you really need to know it feels when you shoot it.

The most ergonomic pistol on the planet isn't any good if if the recoil flips it into your forehead every shot.

 

[esrice]

This didn't take long. . . .

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/firearms/56041-wts_g17_package.html

 

[U.S. Patriot]

Xd, M&P

 

[m_deaner]

Ok, well, I think i've narrowed it down to either a 17 or a 22. Now, what about price wise? And also around here that I can purchase from!? I'm in Huntington, and I know of at least 4 places I can go(Am willing to drive as far as Bluffton and Ft. Wayne). I know where I can get a Glock 22 for $499, thats 2x factory 15 round mags, Glock hard case, and a couple other things. But in terms of the Glock 17, I havent been able to locate one(At least not at places that i've been to lately). I'll have about $700 to play with here, and that has to get me a: Glock, Ammo(both Personal Protection, and FMJ's), and a Holster(think I know where I can get the one I want for about $30).

Bring your security credentials and your LTCH and go to Jenkins Supply in Indy. You can get a G17 or a G22 for $400 with three magazines.

 

[HICKMAN]

Xd, M&P

Thanks for making it painfully clear you didn't even read the thread or his requirements... unless they make those in 5in versions...

 

[Joe Williams]

Thanks for making it painfully clear you didn't even read the thread or his requirements... unless they make those in 5in versions...

Actually, they do... as referenced in one of my earlier posts when he mentioned the 5" requirement

Edit: Oops, gotta check myself. I didn't mention them, since he also said DA was a requirement.

So, just to share the info, both the XD and the M&P are made in 5 inch versions, the Tactical for the XD, I think it's the Pro for the M&P. If memory serves, the Glock 17L is also a 5 inch gun.

 

[FreeLand]

I remember reading somewhere (probably a Massad Ayoob article) that carrying the same gun/ammo as your local LEO is easier to defend in court if you are involved in a shooting. Guessing that between your local police, sherriff dept. or IN State Police, somebody is carrying the G22. Might be worth thinking about.

Also, I'm finding .40 Federal FMJ ammo (formerly Blaser) in stock at WalMart more often than 9mm. Price is slightly more than 9mm, but a whole lot cheaper than .45 ACP. Some people say that it is dirtier that Winchester, but I've been shooting Federal/Blazer in my G17L for months without problems. Since it is not a gun I carry for personal protection, I clean it only 1-2X per year.

 

[esrice]

Bring your security credentials and your LTCH and go to Jenkins Supply in Indy. You can get a G17 or a G22 for $400 with three magazines.

D'oh! I should've thought of that. $398.20 + tax is an excellent deal.

You don't HAVE to go to Jenkins, but you do need to see a Glock LEO/Mil dealer in your area to get the deal.

 

[Charles Church]

I went to Jenkins here in Ft. Wayne, and they won't sell it to me.

 

[esrice]

I went to Jenkins here in Ft. Wayne, and they won't sell it to me.

Why not?

Back when I worked Loss Prevention I went to Pop's with a letter on company letterhead that stated my position in the company. They ordered the Glock 19 and I received it a few weeks later.

 

[Charles Church]

Even though I am with the security company, I am not of age. I told them my situation, and he told me "I can only sell to Law Enforcement..". I asked him if I could have my father come in and sign for it if I had a letterhead from my company, and I still get the LEO disscount, he said no can do. SO, i'm s.o.l. there. Could have gotten a Glock 17 or a 22, with 3x mags for $362 at the Law Enforcement Disscount!

 

[Charles Church]

Thanks for the link!

 

[STEEL CORE]

Glock-19, Jack of all trades..............

 

[HICKMAN]

Actually, they do... as referenced in one of my earlier posts when he mentioned the 5" requirement

Edit: Oops, gotta check myself. I didn't mention them, since he also said DA was a requirement.

So, just to share the info, both the XD and the M&P are made in 5 inch versions, the Tactical for the XD, I think it's the Pro for the M&P. If memory serves, the Glock 17L is also a 5 inch gun.

Right, but the OP said he had an exception for the Glock and the one I quoted just blindly put XD/M&P.... as he always does... mostly because someone titled a thread Glock Suggestions

 

[Charles Church]

Talking to Britton now, seeing what he has, might stop in there tomorrow!

 

[HICKMAN]

Talking to Britton now, seeing what he has, might stop in there tomorrow!

Britton is the man