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I’m an old 1911 guy but during my CCW class, my instructor was very pro Glock. I’m planning on renting one at the range just to see how it feels. But, I would like to get other’s thoughts on the Glock line and how it shoots.

I am not a GG a/k/a "Glock Groupie." I have shot the 9's, .40's, and .45's in both the service and subcompact models, and I just don't like the feel in my hand and I don't like the safety features. The CCW that I carry every day is a Springfield XD 9mm Subcompact (3" barrel). I also have a Springfield XD 9mm with the 4" barrel, which I use for sport. The Springfield XD, whether the 9mm, .40, or .45, the 3" barrel, 4" barrel, or 5" barrel, shoots straight out of the box with no hiccups or breakin required (I wish I could say the same for the high-priced Walther and Kahr).

9’s are great for target shooting, it is a cheap and plentiful round and easy to reload. It takes less powder and the bullets/components are easy buy and find. I see them the same as I see the 22LR. Good practice round and fun to blast because recoil is low and easy to hit paper.

This is why the 9 is so widely used in rapid-fire shooting matches. But for protecting myself and my family, the 9 won't even be found anywhere near the nightstand.