Bretta vs. Glock

I dont like plastic guns, my 4 year old does though /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif I shot a glock in a 40 once, once! and you can have it! I'll take my combat commander any day of the week, less muzzle climb, less vibration in the hands, the glock might be lighter but its not that big of a deal, if it were me the 92 would be the choice, some guys really like those glocks though. I also think they are just plain ulgy to look at.
 
get what fits in your hand the best. I wanted a Beretta 92FS, but did not like the way it felt - the palm swell on the back of the frame was too big. Tried a Beretta 92 Vertec and it fit perfectly - no palm swell. Glock has the molded in finger grooves in the grip, and they may not fit your hand correctly.
 
The sheriff department I work for switched to glocks twelve years ago. We started with the glock 19 and later switched to the the 22 (40). We have never experienced ANY mechanical failure. This handgun operates on only 33 moving parts. Not many 9mm semi-autos van withstand years of shooting +P+ loads.

As far as the plastic gun theory. Glocks have passed many tests for durability. Dropped from helo's, ran over by tanks and continue shooting.

I can't comment on the berreta since I own only their .32 tomcat for off-duty carry.
 
I carry a glock 19 for duty and I love it. I would like to have the .40 but thats another story. As far as the glock goes, I just love the hell out of it. Before I got this gun, I didn't care for the look of the glock. After putting many rounds through this gun, I just can't get enough of it. It fits great in my hand and there is no problem with accuracy. I think its a great gun and I would personally buy one for myself.
 
Many people have problems with the grip angle on a Glock, myself included. The low profile bore line helps to reduce muzzle flip--more of a consideration with harder recoiling cartridges than a 9mm. The Tenifer finish is the strongest on the market. They just dont fit my hand well at all and when naturally point it the muzzle points low.

I've git a Beretta 92fs, and it's ok. Nothing to get excited about on it really. My big gripe with it is how far forward the trigger sits. The open top slide makes it easy to drop a round in the chamber or for clearing a double feed.

I'd go for a Springfield XD before the Glock. It has a grip angle that works for me in addition to a grip safety like a 1911 that also prevents reward travel of the slide. It also has the trigger safety, striker fired, and polymer frame as the Glock does. Reputed to be excellent in reliability and accuracy.
 
I have a Glock 17, with mags & holsters for sale. Maybe not for long, the dive shop is considering taking it off my hands. I just have to take it over there so they can handle it & decide if they want it.

I carry a Glock. My wife carries a Glock. Now, I'll be the 1st to say that I think they're chunky, ugly guns. Beauty is as ugly does, they run unfailingly. I've had them for some years now & they're as tough as they come. I trust them.

However, how a gun fits your hands does matter a lot. Before you buy anything you need to try & handle -and actually shoot- as many guns that suit your needs as possible. I have a friend who likes Glocks, but they don't fit his hand well. He found by chance the the CZ handguns are a perfect fit, so that's what he uses now.
 
I am a certified armorer for both Glock and Beretta. I own and shoot both. I would recomend that you put both guns in your hands and get to know the feel. Berettas have several different models to choose from, (92, 92 Compact, Vertec, Couger, and compact version, and each has a different feel and ballance. The Glocks are as strong as you will ever find, and very easy to work on...both are easy to find holsters, and mags for, and either will serve you well...go with what youlike after you have handeled them. Good shooting.
 
Handguns are a matter of personal choice and i have a number of handguns and if i had to put my life on the line and the choice was Beretta or Glock . My Glock 23 no questions asked.
 
ive owned a couple of glocks and was never all that thrilled. i do like the 17 but call me old fashion i like a safety. i know they wont go off if you dont pull the trigger duh. if that were the case than why put a trigger on any gun? my ar wont go off if i dont pull the trigger. my bolt action mauser wont go off if i dont pull the trigger. so put a safety on a glock and i say you have perfection. (which they do make by the way)commonoli is the name of the company that makes an external safety. just my two. Bently
 
Both handguns will do the job and are made to work. I have carried them all over 20 yrs or so and prefer the 1911 over them all. However, Glocks are dangerous in my opinion. They have been known to blow up and can't tell you how many folks have been shot by accident with them. Granted, most of the shootings are operator error but they are prone to this with their trigger system. On the good side, they work and for the most part extremely accurate. They are light and have more recoil than others.

For the Beretta, they don't shoot as well as the Glocks but work. Heavier for better recoil control but in a 9mm this is not much of a factor. They are gonna hold up as will the Glock. I don't like either one very well but have had to carry them. I prefer the Glock because of its non-double action first shot like my 1911 but please be careful and watch yourself carefully.
 
The only documentated incident on a glock "blowing up" I believe involved a shooter using cast bullets and glocks polygonal twist results in lead build up which can result in out of battery firing.

No need to detail how strong the glock design is. I'm sure any armorer here will confirm the glocks ability to handle high pressure loads.

The grip can be a little bulky and has been a problem with women. Several after market gunsmiths specialize in reducing the width..

"glocks are dangerous" I would bet that most accidental dis-charges are the result of, "I thought the safety was on". Glocks are always hot and treated as should be treated as such. I can't argue that this could be a problem with a novice shooter.

I would recommend exploring www.graybeardoutdoors.com
they have owner forums for both glock and beretta's.
 
I have a Glock 17 and it is the most accurate 9mm that I have ever shot, however saying that, several of my friends could not hit the water if they fell out of the boat with it. I agree with what has been stated several times above, go with what fits your grip the best.
 
I carry the Glock 21 (.45) for duty. I love it. I shot a Beretta .380 I was considering for an ankle gun. After shooting it, I am buying one of the "baby" Glocks.
 
I have 2 Glock 10mm and I love them, but in the 9mm package there are a lot more guns to look at.

Well, 1st, the Glock is a lot of gun for the money.

I think the others were right on when they said try the Springfield XD, the grip angle is different, some say it is better, depends on what you like.

Is money an issue? Browning Hi powers and HK USP's are nice guns.
 
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The only problem with the USP is the large frame. I wearing an XL glove and still have trouble reaching the slide release.
 
I'm also an old law dog and a certified Firearms Instructor and Armorer. My department allows the use of certain weapons depending upon skills and knowledge of their weapons. The base level gun is a Glock G22 .40 caliber with tritium sights. I think they're a good enough bullet launcher for CQB, but they aren't fool proof. They can and do require maintenance as all firearms do so forget the common rant, "Glocks can't rust" ideal. They also break parts occasionally. I and my team fired 2,500 rounds through our G22's in a four week time period. At the 1,500 round mark we began to experience extractor breakage. An easy fix, just not one you want to do in a gunfight. I think the slide face and extractor have been redesigned to prevent this problem. Good enough guns, however, don't fall for the Glock failsafe speech. Like anything they need some TLC occasionally.

The Beretta is an OK firing platform but huge for a 9mm handgun. Personally, I don't care for it. I do like the Sig line-up of handguns. Most of all I prefer a good 1911 .45 ACP with a good 230 HP. My thoughts.
 


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