Why Do You Hate Glocks?

[JetGirl]

They are a cheap reliable handgun, but that's about it. Like all other guns, they can fail

This^.
Else there wouldn't be a need for Glock armorers.

 

[Harleyrider_50]

This^.
Else there wouldn't be a need for Glock armorers.

 

[JetGirl]

What.

 

[JetGirl]

It's true of EVERY machine. Moving parts break.

 

[Nevernoluck2]

I don't hate them but I'm a revolver guy, either a 357 or 41 mag, but in handling the few Glocks I have the grip is too big for my hand

 

[88GT]

Geez. Are we back in junior high? All I see is a bunch of kids complaining about not being in the cool club and trying to rationalize that by disparaging it. (Not to imply Glock is the cool club. It could be anything.). If irrational brand loyalty that can't be explained by the merits of the firearm is annoying, what do you think all this whining about it looks like?

People will recommend/laud what they know, are comfortable with, and have had success with. If there are that many people praising Glock, that should tell you something. There are bound to be a greater number of asshats in a group of people that outnumber the next highest group by a factor of 2 to 1.

If annoying Glock fans are the worst thing you have to worry about, you ain't got it so bad.

 

[Txlur]

My answer will probably be "VP9". Yet to be determined, though.

 

[VERT]

I married that chubby girl in high school. I also automatically recommend Glock or M&P as a good first handgun for perspective buyers.

 

[Birds Away]

Well, that's one perspective.

 

[JetGirl]

Glock = all guns
1911 = all guns
all guns = Machines
machines = moving parts
crap breaks... what's wrong with identifying that?

 

[bradmedic04]

Glock = all guns
1911 = all guns
all guns = Machines
machines = moving parts
crap breaks... what's wrong with identifying that?

Glocks have the least number of moving parts

 

[bradmedic04]

I have several Glocks. I like them, but really don't care if others don't. They work for me.

I totally agree with the fanboi mentality in general though. It bugs me. Like listening to people talk about how their Apple product is the best thing that's ever happened.

 

[VERT]

Geez. Are we back in junior high? All I see is a bunch of kids complaining about not being in the cool club and trying to rationalize that by disparaging it. (Not to imply Glock is the cool club. It could be anything.). If irrational brand loyalty that can't be explained by the merits of the firearm is annoying, what do you think all this whining about it looks like?

I so wanted to be part of the cool kids club. That's why last year I traded in Glocks and Sigs, then purchased a Wilson Combat. Now everybody can bask in my uber-coolness!

Oh yeah I still like Glocks (and chubby chicks). Just don't tell the kids on the other side of the tracks.

 

[deltaecho]

.....takes diff'rnt mind-set ta carry 1.......ain't sumthin ya wanna constantly be coon-finger'n while it load'd, or tuck'd in yer pocket , waistband without a holster, neither......

Oh I know.

They (striker-fired guns in general) always seem to have squishier triggers to me in my experience, too.

 

[songdog33]

Along with a number of people..I don't hate them..but a reason people call them "Blocks". They're not an eye appealing gun and they're overrated.. IMO

 

[possum_128]

I hate them because they always work and hit what I aim at! I would rather work on 1911's to get them to feed any kind of ammo I put in them and get them to hit the broad side of a barn. And besides, who wants to concel an ugly gun, it's far better to hide my custom Kimber in my shark skin holster.

 

[Redhorse]

Geez. Are we back in junior high? All I see is a bunch of kids complaining about not being in the cool club and trying to rationalize that by disparaging it. (Not to imply Glock is the cool club. It could be anything.). If irrational brand loyalty that can't be explained by the merits of the firearm is annoying, what do you think all this whining about it looks like?

People will recommend/laud what they know, are comfortable with, and have had success with. If there are that many people praising Glock, that should tell you something. There are bound to be a greater number of asshats in a group of people that outnumber the next highest group by a factor of 2 to 1.

If annoying Glock fans are the worst thing you have to worry about, you ain't got it so bad.

I'm defiantly not a cool kid then

To be honest, glocks aren't all that bad, I just prefer semi-autos with hammers when possible.

 

[deltaecho]

I'm defiantly not a cool kid then

To be honest, glocks aren't all that bad, I just prefer semi-autos with hammers when possible.

True that. This is why we're friends. We should have a "hammers-only" shoot some day.

 

[Redhorse]

True that. This is why we're friends. We should have a "hammers-only" shoot some day.

 

[Redacted]

I like Glocks because the simplicity is in the design. I believe in the argument that Glocks are good at a lot of things but aren't necessarily great at one thing. They're pretty good for an all around shooter that go bang when you pull the trigger. If you are looking for a pistol to fill many roles Glocks are just fine. They are a well-rounded pistol. But I believe in some categories other pistols do better. My glock is a carry pistol so I bought it for the purpose of being on my person 90% of it's life. With that in mind I also looked at other options. Glock's weren't really on my list when I first started shopping for a new carry pistol. I thought they weren't the most eye-catching pistol out there but what stood out was their reliability. The tenifer finish Glock uses is also 99.9% salt water resistant so when carrying it IWB close to the body, in the summer months I don't have to worry about my sweat damaging my firearm. Also, extra parts, accessories, and modifications are all very prevalent. I never really liked the way the Gen3's felt but when I first picked up the Gen4's I liked them a whole lot better because of the slightly thinner handle profile fit better in my hand. Also after watching Jeff Bloovman at Armed Dynamic's videos I also weighed his opinion on the matter. I chose Glock not because they have a fan base or because I thing they look good, I don't. I chose Glock because it's a tool and for my purposes they were the best suited tool.