What is the best Glock? To answer that question requires a followup question; how are you going to use your Glock? I will answer this question in several applications, and then I will give the overall answer.
Law Enforcement
The most widely used Glock in Law Enforcement communities is the Glock 22. This full sized 40 S&W is a great gun that bridges the gap between the high capacity 9mm’s and the old single stack 45’s. The 22 allows you to have a high capacity gun that still puts out some serious energy. The only downside is the increased recoil.
Competition
For competition shooters in IDPA many of the best shooters are using the Glock 34 9mm. It comes with adjustable sights and a lighter trigger pull than standard Glocks. The longer sight radius makes shooting easier, and felt recoil is almost none.
CCW
The person looking for the perfect Glock for CCW or for all around use should look no farther than the 19 9mm. This gun gives you a high capacity gun that will still easily conceal. That makes it perfect. Unlike the subcompacts you can get a full grip on the gun and the sight radius is just long enough to make all the shots that you need.
Obviously there are a lot of models that weren’t mentioned, and that is the nice thing because there is truly a Glock available to suit your specific needs. Having shot or owned almost all Glock models available, I can truly recommend them. Remember, only buy a gun you can shoot fast and accurately. That will determine the caliber, length etc.
Isn’t the best Glock made by Sig?
Sorry, couldn’t resist! Since MCC has performed some magic on my Glock 19, I assume you know I don’t have anything against Glock. I carry my 19 sometimes. My 19 was much improved after Jeff did a trigger job on it – it has such a better trigger now.
Look man, when you graduate to celebrity gunsmiths from Arkansas, it just amazes me that you would continue to come to our sight! Did your wife let you shoot it yet? I want a full write up for the blog.
Isn’t the best Glock made by Sig?
Sorry, couldn’t resist! Since MCC has performed some magic on my Glock 19, I assume you know I don’t have anything against Glock. I carry my 19 sometimes. My 19 was much improved after Jeff did a trigger job on it – it has such a better trigger now.
Look man, when you graduate to celebrity gunsmiths from Arkansas, it just amazes me that you would continue to come to our sight! Did your wife let you shoot it yet? I want a full write up for the blog.
Yep, she let me shoot it. Have I got a good wife or what?
It shoots like a dream — I’ve got lots of work to do to get everything out of it. I gave it it’s first bath tonight. I had to get a bushing wrench because it wasn’t getting field stripped without one.
I’ll be gald to give you a full writeup. Even better, we’ll have to go test it and get your expert opinion on it.
Very cool. I will look forward to going out with you. Maybe we can check out the Gallatin gun club.
Yep, she let me shoot it. Have I got a good wife or what?
It shoots like a dream — I’ve got lots of work to do to get everything out of it. I gave it it’s first bath tonight. I had to get a bushing wrench because it wasn’t getting field stripped without one.
I’ll be gald to give you a full writeup. Even better, we’ll have to go test it and get your expert opinion on it.
Very cool. I will look forward to going out with you. Maybe we can check out the Gallatin gun club.
What’s the difference between the 17L and the 34?
In real world difference you probably won’t see much. Some will claim the longer sight radius is a plus. Others say that the length makes tracking the gun to the next target a little slower. It is totally personal. The one area where you may have an issue is shooting IDPA. I don’t think the 17L will fit the gun box that they use. It is not sold much in the US (yours was the first I have ever seen), but it was popular in International competition.
What’s the difference between the 17L and the 34?
In real world difference you probably won’t see much. Some will claim the longer sight radius is a plus. Others say that the length makes tracking the gun to the next target a little slower. It is totally personal. The one area where you may have an issue is shooting IDPA. I don’t think the 17L will fit the gun box that they use. It is not sold much in the US (yours was the first I have ever seen), but it was popular in International competition.
I *think* the biggest difference is the 17L has a 6″ barrel and the 34 has a 5.3″ barrel. The extra length impacts competition. I’ll let some IPDA experts chime in on those details.
I *think* the biggest difference is the 17L has a 6″ barrel and the 34 has a 5.3″ barrel. The extra length impacts competition. I’ll let some IPDA experts chime in on those details.