Author Topic: Well, I'm now part of the unwashed masses (Read 8662 times)

RadioFreeSeaLab · « **Reply #50 on:** August 29, 2007, 08:43:44 PM »

I'll be sure to let you all know if my brass bulges or the gun explodes in my fist.

Gewehr98 · « **Reply #51 on:** August 29, 2007, 08:52:16 PM »

Don't worry about it, Dasmi.

Riley would say it's just a figment of your imagination, anyway. grin

Paddy · « **Reply #52 on:** August 30, 2007, 07:22:33 AM »

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I'll be sure to let you all know if my brass bulges or the gun explodes in my fist.

We'll just call ya 'Captain Hook' as you join the thousands of others who've lost fingers and hands.......
oh, wait. That didn't happen either. laugh

Anyone who's worried can easily replace the barrel with an aftermarket drop-in for about $100. I'll just keep shooting my factory original G17, thanks.

K Frame · « **Reply #53 on:** August 30, 2007, 07:33:06 AM »

"So how did the hysteria extend to [All] Glocks kb; they are virtual hand grenades which will fire out of battery, etc., et yada...."

How does ANY rumor get started?

Part of it is fomented by people misunderstanding what they've heard, from a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend.

I also have absolutely NO doubt that a lot of it was spread by the true Glock Haters, people who are so offended at the thought of a polymer gun actually gaining public acceptance that they will stoop to any level, repeat any lie, cast any aspersion, necessary to make them feel as if they are doing their part of saving (pick any that apply) the American gun industry, steel guns, the 1911-A1 (God's own handgun), etc.

RadioFreeSeaLab · « **Reply #54 on:** August 30, 2007, 08:50:27 AM »

Horror of horrors, I actually chose my Glock _over_ a 1911. It was the G17, or a Rock Island 1911.

K Frame · « **Reply #55 on:** August 30, 2007, 08:51:34 AM »

Quote from: dasmi on August 30, 2007, 07:50:27 AM

Horror of horrors, I actually chose my Glock _over_ a 1911. It was the G17, or a Rock Island 1911.

You are, according to some, to be stripped naked, dropped in the woods, and hunted for sport.

RadioFreeSeaLab · « **Reply #56 on:** August 30, 2007, 08:57:06 AM »

I'll be shooting back with my Glock

In all reality, I love the 1911 platform. I shoot it better than any other, but at this point, I wanted a service sized handgun that I know will be reliable, and that I won't have to fiddle with to make work. Someday when I can afford it, a nice 1911 would be great to have.

Matthew Carberry · « **Reply #57 on:** August 30, 2007, 09:47:57 AM »

Quote from: dasmi on August 30, 2007, 07:57:06 AM

I'll be shooting back with my Glock

Quick Mike, add "unarmed" to the list. grin

RadioFreeSeaLab · « **Reply #58 on:** August 30, 2007, 09:50:45 AM »

Too late!
You'll have to chase down a naked fat man armed with a glock!

Matthew Carberry · « **Reply #59 on:** August 30, 2007, 09:54:05 AM »

Quote from: dasmi on August 30, 2007, 08:50:45 AM

Too late!
You'll have to chase down a naked fat man armed with a glock!

Thus offering two reasons for not chasing very close nor with much desire to actually catch. grin

RadioFreeSeaLab · « **Reply #60 on:** August 30, 2007, 09:57:08 AM »

Yes, it's better for all of us if the hunt is largely symbolic.

Paddy · « **Reply #61 on:** August 30, 2007, 10:13:22 AM »

dasmi,

Since you don't seem to be risk averse, you have another choice. The Beretta M9 (civilian version Beretta 92). But be warned, the slides on these pistols break in half, flying back at the shooter killing/maiming him. A bunch of navy seals have been decapitated by this pistol. It's so widespread there's even a saying "You're not a Navy SEAL 'til you eat Italian steel"

I know it's true, I heard it on the internets.

RadioFreeSeaLab · « **Reply #62 on:** August 30, 2007, 10:15:06 AM »

I already bought the Glock.

I'd love to have a 92 though. It's a beautiful pistol.

Paddy · « **Reply #63 on:** August 30, 2007, 10:23:33 AM »

Beretta tries to blame 'overpressure ammunition' for their design failure. pffft. Who would believe a bogus story like that? And that's not the only problem. It's well known that Beretta M9 barrel lugs shear off, and the alloy frame is so brittle it will shatter like glass in as few as 1000 rounds.

I know it's true I heard it on the internets.

Pew pew pew · « **Reply #64 on:** August 30, 2007, 11:05:14 AM »

I like my Glock 19. My Glock 19 shoots well. I hugs it.

Brad Johnson · « **Reply #65 on:** August 30, 2007, 11:23:00 AM »

Quote from: Pew pew pew on August 30, 2007, 10:05:14 AM

I like my Glock 19. My Glock 19 shoots well. I hugs it.

Mmmmyyyyy precioussssssssssssss grin

Brad

K Frame · « **Reply #66 on:** August 30, 2007, 11:29:54 AM »

"I'll be shooting back with my Glock"

Dude, naked means exactly that.

Absolutely nothing on you OR in you.

mtnbkr · « **Reply #67 on:** August 30, 2007, 11:37:55 AM »

Are we going to resurrect this thread: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=19897&highlight=nudist

Chris

Brad Johnson · « **Reply #68 on:** August 30, 2007, 11:39:36 AM »

Quote from: mtnbkr on August 30, 2007, 10:37:55 AM

Are we going to resurrect this thread: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=19897&highlight=nudist

Chris

Lord, I hope not.

Brad

Pew pew pew · « **Reply #69 on:** August 30, 2007, 11:40:40 AM »

Quote from: mtnbkr on August 30, 2007, 10:37:55 AM

Are we going to resurrect this thread: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=19897&highlight=nudist

Chris

That was an EPIC thread.

Matthew Carberry · « **Reply #70 on:** August 30, 2007, 04:45:21 PM »

Quote from: Pew pew pew on August 30, 2007, 10:05:14 AM

I like my Glock 19. My Glock 19 shoots well. I hugs it.

Handloads. Can't has. Not yours.

Michigander · « **Reply #71 on:** August 31, 2007, 01:48:18 AM »

For an uneducated sap such as myself, could someone please explain the photos with labels and arrows?

Am I correct to see that the black barrel is the Glock? What is the other one?

Would I be correct to think that the tapered slope (feed ramp), which apparently allows for smooth feeding, is where the casing kB's because there is so little support there? Is that the (alleged) issue?

If so, I can see why the other barrel is a much more robust design and the very little side wall of the casing that is not supported would probably never have a chance to kB. Is this right?

Is there any verified account of this problem ever occurring with factory loads?

If you could clarify, please do.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #72 on:** August 31, 2007, 01:51:26 AM »

Michigander, all you need to know is that the Glock is a gun designed, built and used by Euro-weenies and by timid American perverts. God hates plastic guns made in Europe.

Michigander · « **Reply #73 on:** August 31, 2007, 01:52:25 AM »

Quote from: fistful on August 31, 2007, 12:51:26 AM

Michigander, all you need to know is that the Glock is a gun designed, built and used by Euro-weenies and by timid American perverts. God hates plastic guns made in Europe.

Lends more credence to the phrase, "Six for sure!"

LadySmith · « **Reply #74 on:** August 31, 2007, 02:26:50 AM »

I have a 1991 G17 that I've been quite pleased with for 16 years now. I also have a couple of Colt 1911's that are beauties to behold and wonderful to shoot. I never got the Glock vs 1911 furor. But then I've not yet met a gun I didn't like.

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