Thoughts on my next glock

[Parrothead]

For summer carry, i lean on the Pf-9. However, i am starting to think about picking up something for winter. I am hung up on either the Glock 38 (.45 G.A.P) and the G32(.357 Sig.) I know very little about the 45GAP so some info on that round would be appreciated. I like the .357 Sig round and the ability to drop in a .40 barrel for cheaper shooting at the range. You guys have any thoughts/comments? I know the G19 would be practical since i typically carry a 9mm but for use in the winter i would like to carry a round that will handle heavy clothing and jackets without a problem. Thanks again for the help

Ben

Also, are the bugs worked out on the Gen4? Are these two available yet in 4th gen?

Edited July 13, 2011 by Parrothead

[Links2k]

I carry a glock 30 during the winter. Check it out.

[Guest Larry]

G32 here all the time, it took 3 yrs to find a 2nd Gen one though, very glad I did, 125 made mine is 025.

[gl19gobang]

I think the 45GAP ammo might be hard to find and expensive.

[Gophert]

Go check out a Glock 36 in .45 acp. I really like mine and it is my EDC. Small and very easy to conceal in summer and winter and shoots really good. I'm sure you will get lots of suggestions, but for the size and caliber, its hard to beat the functionality of that model. Good Luck!

[JayC]

Select the right ammo and the 9mm will be fine.... Remember the 19 will have 15+1 chances to stop a bad guy while a G36 has 6+1.

[Erik88]

Ben, please tell me why you are considering the G.A.P? The ammo is expensive and hard to find. I'd go with a 10mm long before the GAP.

The gen 4 Glocks are working fine now but I'm not sure if they are offered yet for the models you asked about. I have a Gen 4 26 and a Gen 4 23. If you are a Glock guy then you really need a G19 in your collection. The 9mm would be more than adequate during the winter IMHO.

[Gophert]

Select the right ammo and the 9mm will be fine.... Remember the 19 will have 15+1 chances to stop a bad guy while a G36 has 6+1.

That's only if you plan on missing.... I had to say it.

[Links2k]

I have owned a g36 and it is a good gun, but the recoil was a bit more harsh when compared to the g30.

[NRA]

Love Love the Glock 30sf. 10+1 and shoots like a dream

[Stainless]

G27 all the way!

[Parrothead]

Maybe the G19 is the direction i need to go. I carried a 26 for a few years before i sold it off to scratch the M&P itch. I liked it--i just want something that i can enjoy at the range. G26 was fine--but not fun. This weapon also doubles as a nightstand gun for my wife--so capacity does mean something to me lol

[Erik88]

The Glock 19 is nearly perfect IMO. It holds 15+1 and is still very easy to conceal. On top of that it is accurate, reliable and durable. I would keep your eye on the classified section because they pop up on TGO pretty frequently.

[Parrothead]

are 4th gens fair game now? I know they had some issues early on......

[Erik88]

are 4th gens fair game now? I know they had some issues early on......

yes. See post #7.

[Patton]

Im a very happy 4th gen 19 owner. I dont like 45 gaps if for no reason the the extra heavy slide. I would do a 36 before a gap. A 19/23 I believe has more going for it in capacity/energy ballistics balance.

[Guest Victor9er]

Gen4 Glock 19 owner here also. I'm also very happy with mine. As a first time shooter and new gun owner I have over 300+ rounds through it with zero problems so far. Load that puppy up with some Speer Gold Dots and you've got yourself a winner IMO

I saw you were asking about the .45 GAP ammo. From what I've read, the GAP ammo was designed specifically for Glock (it stands for Glock Automatic Pistol) and is basically a .45 ACP round in a shorter cartridge. I think they did that so they could design a smaller sized gun and still call it a .45 caliber.

Since it was designed for Glock, I don't think many other manufacturers have been too keen on making guns that would use that size ammo, so finding it will probably be hard and expensive.

[JimmyMac483]

a big +1 for the G19. If you have your heart set on a bigger round then consider a G23. The .40 s&w is a great round and very affordable and easy to find.

[TGO David]

That's only if you plan on missing.... I had to say it.

Funny, yes. But I hate it when people throw this out there since it downplays the importance of capacity when compared to the insignificance of caliber.

Wolves travel in packs. If all you have are 6 rounds in the magazine and 1 in the pipe, and are shooting the accepted best practice of non-standard response (3-4 rounds per target) what are going to do when wolves #3 and #4 join the fight?

At best, waste precious seconds reloading? At worse, fumble the reload?

Throw the empty mag at them?

Wish you had more rounds?

Die?