I just don't like a gun that looks and feels like a box of crackerjacks in my hand. If you shake one, it even sounds like shaking a box of crackerjacks. I like Kimber 1911's and Beretta 8000's.
I was completely sold on a Glock. Gen3 19. But a friend turned me on to the S&W M&P 9mm and I decided to do some research. My eyes have been opened. I'm not a Glock hater now, I'm just more open to the possibilities. Now I just need to go get my hands on each one and shoot them for a bit. Maybe I'll buy both?
Gen 4 g23 is, IMO about as good as it gets all around.
I mostly agree, but for me it's the Gen3. I like the Gen4 grip texture, but love the Gen3 grip texture once you add the rubber Talon grip tapes.
Why Glock? Well, proven reliability for $500, more aftermarket for the glock than any other pistol, easy to change parts
ETA: If you may possibly treat your gun like you would your lawnmower then buy a glock
No gun should be trusted until it earns that trust through use at the range. I've owned 8 1911s and 5 Glocks and the worst out of the box gun of all of them was a Glock 19. One of the best was an RIA Compact. Every mfg can produce a problem gun and you don't know if you got it until you test it. NEVER trust a gun right out of the box.simply the best. if you want a gun that works out of the the box. get a glock. there are others to consider aswell. smith n wesson m and p, springfeild xd. and many more. there are more 500 dollar polymer frame guns that dont jam then 1000 dollar 1911's that hang up all the time.
After coming to the Glock world by way of CZs, 1911s and Hi Powers, one of the things that really attracted me was the simplicity of the trigger system. It's simply a bar that pulls back on a spring loaded firing pin and when it gets to a certain point, it gets cammed down by an angled piece of sheet metal. The CZ has two different sears that cover single and double action. The trigger action of the Hi Power travels up into the slide and then back down into the frame. Glock triggers are about as simple as could be.
I have never shot a Glock but just don't understand the "Glock beats all" mentality. Personally, I like a gun that not only functions they way it should every time I pull the trigger, but also looks good and is comfortable to hold. I don't really like the way a Glock looks, but maybe that is just me. I know how it is to be brand-loyal (Harley-Davidson motorcycles) but I was just curious about the Glock obsession.