Firearms are an intensely personal choice, and I can see why some shy away from the Glock. I agree with the others here that the Glock's have no "soul", and I actually consider mine more a 'tool' than a gun (of course it IS a gun, but the Glock just has a 'tool' feel to it--hopefully you can understand what I mean). Having said all that, I LOVE my 23, and in a hostile situation, there is not a concealable pistol that I would rather have than that Glock. I hold almost all of my pistols (quite an extensive collection) in much higher regard than I do that 23, but like I said, give me the 23 in a fight. If I lost the 23, I'd see it as $500 down the drain, and easily replaced. If I lost, say, my stainless Colt Anaconda, I'd be crying for weeks! I think most of us see it that way, but Glock makes a darn fine pistol, and it's only true drawback (aside from the safety that some seem to dislike) is it's perfectly utilitarian design that seems to rob it of it's own details and traits so common to other firearms.
I remember the case you are talking about. It happened in Smyrna, TN if memory serves. Bad deal all the way around.
is it's perfectly utilitarian design that seems to rob it of it's own details and traits Glock action pistol competitors have an anecdote regarding the lack of Glock sex appeal;
Nobody ever asks, "Who built your Glock?"