Heaven forbid.
Let me guess ... the Marine Corps decided on it’s own to give their men a new toy and the men were never consulted whether they even WANTED it or not and ... as it turns out ... the Marine Crps wasted its time and money ... have I got that close to correct ?
They’re at the tip of the spear, give them what they want.
Met a former Delta operator that absolutely loved the Glock 19.
The Glock 19 is as close to perfect as it gets. A good Ghost Rocket Trigger setup and you are there. The size and weight are perfect.
The 19 has a 15 round mag, you can use any Glock 17 Magazine however.
The only reason the military chose Beretta over Glock is that Anton’s gun wasn’t in the running when the trials were done in the early `80s.
I used to look down on `plastic pistols’. Now I have a Ruger SR9 on my waist, a S&W .40 by my bed and a Glock 19 right now in my end table 18” from my left hand.
A Glock 17 is a little big for most guys sitting down; I’m a big guy and the the 19 feels like Momma bear’s porridge: just right.
Yeah, I still have the all steel jobs with hammers. The problem with Glock is, they’re conservative to the point of petrification. American companies are passing them by with innovations, new features, even new companies like Robar improving Glocks, their point of aim, Lone Wolf for lead bullets, etc.
I,ll take a surplus 1911....
I wonder what is causing the stovepipe malfunctions?
The basic design is extremely reliable as in the 1911 tests, I think they ran 6000 rounds without a single malfunction. Maybe it was 5000, can’t remember for sure.
The M1911 is an iconic firearm, arguably one of the most important in the development of modern handguns. As late as the 1970’s I’d call it one of the few semi-autos actually worth owning and carrying for serious defensive work. (Another being the Browning High Power.) But sadly it is not at or even near the top of the quality pyramid anymore. I’d never deliberately pick a fight with someone packing one. So yes, I do still consider it an acceptable choice for a defensive firearm. But it’s not an optimum choice and probably hasn’t been for the last quarter century. Apologies to the late great Col. Jeff Cooper who is probably spinning in his grave at my words.
I have a 1911 and a Glock 30. Probably grab the 30 if in a real hurry.
I wonder if a Glock 21 or 30 would be permitted. .45acp Glocks are among my favorites.
Why would anyone choose Tupperware?
I’ve shot both.
Gave my Glock 19 to a dear friend.
I will never get rid of my Kimber 1911 Gold Combat.
If the Marines want’s to sell the surplus 1911’s I’ll buy one.
Yes, the GI version left a lot to be desired. However, the Kimbers I own are really good.
I've fired Glocks, but they don't fit my had well. I don't care for them. However, my daughter loves hers.
If magazine capacity is a consideration, ParaOrdnance makes double-stack versions of the 1911 that hold up to 14 rounds in the magazine.
Huh.. Are they also looking at trading their KaBars for butter knives?
But funny, the Army’s currently looking at getting rid of the 9mm and going to something with more power.
Active Duty ping.
Has anyone tried the FN Five-seveN?
It seems very interesting to me. Some interesting features: Lightweight, 10,20,30 round mags. 5.7mm high velocity 27 grain bullets which tunble on striking.
Downside, expensive, hard to find ammo, stopping power really unknown.