Any Glock Owners Out There?

[Saurdaukar]

1911.

[LCCajun]

I carry a Glock eveyday rather on-duty or off. I got a baby glock to carry off-duty though. I would say you could find a good CC holster anywheres, but would suggest you check around and see what is best for you. Also I would have to agree with you Strip about proper gun safety.

[Yeager]

I do not keep a round chambered in my Glock unless I am in a known zone of danger, or feel myself at an elevated risk.  Rarely does either happen.  

In any event I have a shoulder holster, so ramming the loaded pistol into my waistband is not a concern.  I am always very careful when holstering the Glock with a loaded round in the chamber.  One has to be ABOSLUTELY CERTAIN that nothing can get into the trigger guard and depress the safety trigger and then further depress the main trigger back past the pressure point release discharging the weapon.

Glocks are great weapons, both physically and psychologically, but they do not suffer drunks or ignorant retards worth a damn.

[DMBEAR]

1911.

Is there anything else? 

[Masherbrum]

I own an HK USP 45 and if I ever purchased a Conceal carry pistol, the ONLY choice would be a Glock 23.  

[Denholm]

XD is a safer CC weapon, as it has a twin-safety system, unlike the Glock which only has the trigger safety.  I've fired both (9mm), and prefer the XD with the ported barrel to the Glock.  It was a Glock that that pro-jock shot himself in the leg with earlier this year.  Of course, he stuck it into his wasteband...and was wearing sweatpant of all things.  He went into a bar (big No-No, even with a CCW permit), it naturally began to slide down inside his pants, and went off when he grabbed it through his pants.  That could not have happened with the XD's twin-safety feature, which requires the operator to hold the gun correctly to disengage the safeties.

I do understand what you're saying and the following message is not an attempt to discredit your statement. Just remember, a safety is a mechanical device that can and will fail! Never rely on it to pull you through any scenario.

[Shuffler]

That is why XDMs have three safeties

[Denholm]

*Facepalms*

[katanaso]

I do not keep a round chambered in my Glock unless I am in a known zone of danger, or feel myself at an elevated risk.  Rarely does either happen.  

Out of curiosity, what determines these factors for you?

For me, I always have a round chambered, as I feel any 'safe' situation could be 'unsafe' in the blink of an eye.

I'm not talking about being at a family member's house, or someplace where carrying isn't needed, but when I'm carrying, I always have it loaded.

The only thing I might change is if I have the manual safety/decocker engaged, or if it's ready to fire, since my 5906 is a DA/SA pistol.

I don't walk around paranoid, thinking the worst is going to happen, but I feel if it does happen, even in a safe place like a grocery store, I don't want to think about racking the slide to load a round.


mir

[CVA]

I am a retired Police Lieutenant, I love the Glock, great handgun. I carry full size sidearms. Remember if you ever have to use your gun to defend yourself you have to be sure you are going hit what your shooting at and that it will be a caliber that will do the job.You need to have confidence in what you carry.  I carry a model 22 (40cal) and at times I will carry my Springfield XD (45cal), however, I will never carry in the pants, even with a INP holster. If your going to carry a sidearm you need to be capable of drawing the weapon quickly and re-holstering just a fast. Buy a good holster that fits the gun properly and sits close to the body.  Just my thought..

[Terror]

I carry the Glock 26 (baby Glock) and use the "SmartCarry  holster".  The holster is a bit more "deep carry" than most other holsters, but after practicing I have become proficient at drawing from it.

I would definitely recommend any Glock as a carry gun.  If you use a proper holster there should be no fear of carrying with a round in the chamber.

Terror

PS.  The 1911 and the XD are both fine firearms and work perfectly for carry.  Try them out and then choose the Glock.. 

[bcadoo]

I love my XD-40.

[SoonerMP]

I have a Glock 23C .40 cal and I love that weapon. The holster I usually carry mine in is a BlackHawk CQC, the only problem is it doesnt "conceal" very well if I have my shirt tucked in. I mounted the left hand version in my truck about knee level on the drivers side console.

Personally, I don't carry it around that often anymore but I do trust that gun over anthing else I own.

[Jayhawk]

1911.

I was wonder how long before someone would bring that gun up. 

That is why XDMs have three safeties

Glocks also have three safeties.

I appreciate the input.  I'm going to Cabelas tomorrow to take a look at some pistols.  Front runner right now is the Glock 19 but I'm open to other ideas.  I wanted a gun I could conceal carry if I choose but chances are I rarely will. I live in Kansas and would need to go through the process to get a permit then still be severely limited on where I can legally carry it.  More than likely it'll just be a fun gun to shoot but also serve as a home defense and open carry gun. (I've heard all the arguments about a 9mm vs .45 or .357, still choosing the 9mm, no need to lecture on stopping power and all that jazz, but I know you still will  )

[Terror]

(I've heard all the arguments about a 9mm vs .45 or .357, still choosing the 9mm, no need to lecture on stopping power and all that jazz, but I know you still will )

9mm is a just fine.  I use the Winchester Ranger +P+ 127gr JHP.  I get ~1400fps out of my Glock26.  More than enough for carry  purposes.  I use the +2 extension on the G26 mags for a carry capacity of 12 rounds per mag.  I carry one extra mag.

Terror