My Glock Stress Test = Results
12-27-2005, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by HomerJay
I find failures often stem from bad rounds. I hate "American Eagle" by Federal. Everything federal makes is quality except their "American Eagle" line. I think they use bad primers or something.
12-27-2005, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ish
That has nothing to do with stress. That is more of a reliabilty test.
Actually, it is a stress test. You're putting a ton of stress on a lot of the components... You're supposed to keep certain parts oiled, and after a while that oil disappears which usually causes a lot of problems, and thus, you're putting more stress on it.
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12-27-2005, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by bassplayrr
I don't personally own one, but I did plenty of research on both, and spoke to several owners who have both an XD and a glock. From what I gathered their price difference is pretty representative of their quality difference. The XD is about 8-9/10 the price of a comperable glock and is about 8-9/10 as good. So if money is a real big issue, you get what you pay for in the XD; no more, no less. The biggest difference, independant of cost, is the grip angle. I personally don't like the angle of the Glock grip one bit, so once I decide to buy another pistol I i'll personally purchase an XD with no regard to the cost savings solely based on the grip. This is something you really need to try to see what you prefer. I tried a Glock 22, a Glock 23, an XD40, and a SA 1911A1 Mil-Spec and fell in love with the grip angle that the XD and 1911's share. For 99.9% of buyers out there the XD will be plenty reliable for plinking and home defence. For those that trust their lives to these things daily, such as cops etc., then the 1-2/10 difference may be important.
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-Chris
I disagree with everything you said.
The XD is not lower quality than Glocks by any means... If anything, the XD might be better than glocks to some people due to the loaded chamber indicator, cocked-indicator, and grip safety. The grip angle is also different, and much more like Sigs and such. It's a great f'ing pistol.
12-27-2005, 08:33 PM
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Glock is the AK-47 of the pistol world, only more accurate.
I love AK's for that reason... Reliable as HELL. (even the crappy chinese made ones are reliable). The Bulgarian and Russian ones are my fav.
I love AK's for that reason... Reliable as HELL. (even the crappy chinese made ones are reliable). The Bulgarian and Russian ones are my fav.
12-27-2005, 09:27 PM
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Well I'm going to a firing range tomorrow and learn to shoot for the first time. My buddy is bringing his Sig not sure which model but it is a 9mm and his 22mm. He suggested that I try to rent different guns to see which I like but also said that his next purchase would be an XD and highly recommended it. I just wanted to see what the general idea was. Thanks for the replies 
12-27-2005, 10:33 PM
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I don't like Glock because it is made from recycled milk grates.
I like AK because it is made from recycled Soviet tanks.
Plastic = not good in my books.
Heavy is good. Heavy is reliable. If it does not work, you can always hit him with it.
I like AK because it is made from recycled Soviet tanks.
Plastic = not good in my books.
Heavy is good. Heavy is reliable. If it does not work, you can always hit him with it.
12-27-2005, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Imprezer
I don't like Glock because it is made from recycled milk grates.
I like AK because it is made from recycled Soviet tanks.
Plastic = not good in my books.
Heavy is good. Heavy is reliable. If it does not work, you can always hit him with it.
I like AK because it is made from recycled Soviet tanks.
Plastic = not good in my books.
Heavy is good. Heavy is reliable. If it does not work, you can always hit him with it.
HA! Only the lower frame on a glock is plastic, and it does not break... You disappoint me my russian friend.
12-28-2005, 12:31 AM
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I prefer sig over glock for one reason, when I first shot with the glock I found I shaved alot of skin off my right thumb
this was a glock 22 and 3 mags.
this was a glock 22 and 3 mags.
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12-28-2005, 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by brucelee
I disagree with everything you said.
The XD is not lower quality than Glocks by any means... If anything, the XD might be better than glocks to some people due to the loaded chamber indicator, cocked-indicator, and grip safety. The grip angle is also different, and much more like Sigs and such. It's a great f'ing pistol.
The XD is not lower quality than Glocks by any means... If anything, the XD might be better than glocks to some people due to the loaded chamber indicator, cocked-indicator, and grip safety. The grip angle is also different, and much more like Sigs and such. It's a great f'ing pistol.
Perhaps quality was the wrong term, I just mean its not as proven in terms of reliability. One specific area in which its quality is most certainly in question, at least by some of the owners I spoke to, is the funish of the slide. Some of the owners reported premature wearing of the black finish on the edges and surface rust that would accumulate quickly, though would clean off fairly easily as well. One specific gentleman that I spoke to (in fact the owner of the shop where I bought my 1911) said that the slide finish issue was the one glaring short coming of his XD compared to the Glocks he owns.
-Chris
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12-28-2005, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Imprezer
Heavy is good. Heavy is reliable. If it does not work, you can always hit him with it.
12-28-2005, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by bassplayrr
I asked the same question about a month and a half ago and got a fuzzy answer. There is no simple 'buy x' from what more knowledgeable people have told me. But I did narrow it down to Glocks, XD series, a 1911 variant, Baretta 92, or a Sig. This isn't just the list for novices, but for those looking for a quality peice in general. Most important is comfort followed by budget. If you are TOTALLY unfamiliar with firearms, you may want to start with a .22, maybe a nice little Ruger. Otherwise just try as many as you can in terms of both size and caliber and purchase what makes your grin the biggest within your budget. Pick within the the brands listed above and I'm sure you won't be dissapointed. I'm by no means an expert, but I just went through the 'my first pistol' process and thats what worked for me.
-Chris
also keep in mind that no caliber is universally better for a novice. Usually the smaller the better in terms of learning but not necessarily. I, for example, found the recoil from a Glock .40 and even 9mm to be less comfortable than .45 in a 1911 because the Glock is lighter and the muzzle seemed to 'snap up' more violently. The 1911 in .45 however feels more like a stong but much slower 'shove.'
-Chris
also keep in mind that no caliber is universally better for a novice. Usually the smaller the better in terms of learning but not necessarily. I, for example, found the recoil from a Glock .40 and even 9mm to be less comfortable than .45 in a 1911 because the Glock is lighter and the muzzle seemed to 'snap up' more violently. The 1911 in .45 however feels more like a stong but much slower 'shove.'
12-28-2005, 08:17 PM
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A Glock will fire after sitting loaded in a bucket of seawater for a day. You could use it to nail a treehouse together and it'll still shoot.
They're an awesome gun. You do have to get used to the shape and trigger some. I love the way my Ruger feels and shoots, just wish it had the reliability of the glock
They're an awesome gun. You do have to get used to the shape and trigger some. I love the way my Ruger feels and shoots, just wish it had the reliability of the glock