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Between a Glock 32/32c and a Glock 33 which is better?

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2007-06-26 19:59:37
I am going to getting my concealed weapons permit in the upcoming months and was leaning towards buying the Glock 32 or 32c, but I am wondering if that would be too bulky to conceal as opposed to the Glock 33. Obviously the magazine is bigger in the 32 and if there is really no major size difference, then I would probably go with the Glock 32 or Glock 32c. This is going to be my first gun purchase so as if anyone has any recommendations on that too, feel free to share them. I want something that packs a punch(preferably over 9mm), but still has good control and is small enough to conceal without drawing unwanted attention. I was looking at the compact and sub-compact models by HK and Glock because I know they make quality weapons that last. Any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated because I want to be very satisfied with my final decision . Thanks!!
Answered By: gretsch16pc
The 357 Sig. is a great round but even though it's been around for a few years now you still can not find that ammo at Wal-Mart or K-Mart, etc. only the big sporting goods stores like Gander Mt., Dicks, etc. So my pick would be the G27 in the 40S&W, you can find ammo for that just about anywhere and a by far bigger selection.
User: shootingsportsnw
Go with the Glock 32 with adj. sights. The compensated model is an unnecessary feature for concealed carry and an added cost. The model 33 is a subcompact model and is very small, you can only get 2 fingers around the grip and the .357 sig. round is not cost effective for practice and is not as readily available as the .40 S&W.
User: Dylan
If you're getting your CCW I'd go with the sub-compact GLOCK 33. It will suit you better than the slightly larger GLOCK 32s. I however wouldn't suggest a GLOCK for concealed carry, especially for a first time gun owner. They can be very accident prone if you do not know what you are doing. I like the Springfield XD series pistols, for concealed carry and general shooting. I got 3" sub-compact XD 40 a few months ago and highly suggest it. If you are dead set on a GLOCK I would suggest for concealed carry, either the GLOCK 27 or GLOCK 30. They are both sub-compacts, but the G27 is .40s&w and the G30 is .45acp. Both are excellent man stoppers, but if I had to defend my life with one I'd take the GLOCK 30 for the extra power.
User: david m
Why, why, why do people knock 9mm so much. 9mm is awesome once you hit +p (with 115gr or 124gr). I like big bore a lot (45acp), but .357auto? That is not a wise "first purchase" as far as caliber choice is concerned. The perceptions people have about 9mm are so out of tune with reality. People treat 9mm like it comes in 1150fps. 124gr ball only! Hell, you might as well get a 40auto. Even that would be wiser than the .357auto for recoil control and ammo variation/availabilty/cost.
User: H
Actually, David M gave you pretty good advice. You'd probably be better off with the Glock Model 19 in .9mm for a first gun. The Glock isn't any more dangerous than any other handgun. Keep your finger out of the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot and keep in a holster that covers the trigger guard. If you accidentally drop a Glock it will NOT discharge. Can you say the same about a cocked-n-loaded revolver? Even some 1911s with the grip safety and all have been known to go off when dropped. Next up, caliber choice: The .357 Sig is an excellent caliber which is yet to prove itself equal or superior to the .357 Mag that it was built to emulate, but... It is LOUD. It is loud out of a full-size Glock Model 31, and it is LOUDER out of an abbreviated barrel and even LOUDER shot out of a compensated barrel. I would simply forget the 32-C if I were you, but that's me; I simply don't like compensated guns. If you can't shoot a gun without drilling holes at the end of the barrel to tame the recoil then you need to be shooting a smaller caliber. Final word about the .357 Sig: These kind of cartridges (bottle-necked, high speed low-bullet weight) do best with LONGER, not shorter barrels. As was already stated, the .9mm is a good defensive choice with the right ammo. Use 115 to 124 or 127 grain hollow point ammo (and if your handgun is rated for +P ammo like the Glock is) with +P rated ammo for defensive purposes. You can even pay more and use the Glazier type, pre-fragmented slugs for even better stopping power. I own and sometimes carry in an inside-the-pants holster a full-size Glock Model 31 in .357 Sig. Of course, I'm bulky enough to be able to conceal even my larger Model 20 .10mm in an inside-the-pants holster. Good luck. H
User: gretsch16pc
The 357 Sig. is a great round but even though it's been around for a few years now you still can not find that ammo at Wal-Mart or K-Mart, etc. only the big sporting goods stores like Gander Mt., Dicks, etc. So my pick would be the G27 in the 40S&W, you can find ammo for that just about anywhere and a by far bigger selection.
User: shootingsportsnw
Go with the Glock 32 with adj. sights. The compensated model is an unnecessary feature for concealed carry and an added cost. The model 33 is a subcompact model and is very small, you can only get 2 fingers around the grip and the .357 sig. round is not cost effective for practice and is not as readily available as the .40 S&W.
User: Dylan
If you're getting your CCW I'd go with the sub-compact GLOCK 33. It will suit you better than the slightly larger GLOCK 32s. I however wouldn't suggest a GLOCK for concealed carry, especially for a first time gun owner. They can be very accident prone if you do not know what you are doing. I like the Springfield XD series pistols, for concealed carry and general shooting. I got 3" sub-compact XD 40 a few months ago and highly suggest it. If you are dead set on a GLOCK I would suggest for concealed carry, either the GLOCK 27 or GLOCK 30. They are both sub-compacts, but the G27 is .40s&w and the G30 is .45acp. Both are excellent man stoppers, but if I had to defend my life with one I'd take the GLOCK 30 for the extra power.
User: david m
Why, why, why do people knock 9mm so much. 9mm is awesome once you hit +p (with 115gr or 124gr). I like big bore a lot (45acp), but .357auto? That is not a wise "first purchase" as far as caliber choice is concerned. The perceptions people have about 9mm are so out of tune with reality. People treat 9mm like it comes in 1150fps. 124gr ball only! Hell, you might as well get a 40auto. Even that would be wiser than the .357auto for recoil control and ammo variation/availabilty/cost.
User: H
Actually, David M gave you pretty good advice. You'd probably be better off with the Glock Model 19 in .9mm for a first gun. The Glock isn't any more dangerous than any other handgun. Keep your finger out of the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot and keep in a holster that covers the trigger guard. If you accidentally drop a Glock it will NOT discharge. Can you say the same about a cocked-n-loaded revolver? Even some 1911s with the grip safety and all have been known to go off when dropped. Next up, caliber choice: The .357 Sig is an excellent caliber which is yet to prove itself equal or superior to the .357 Mag that it was built to emulate, but... It is LOUD. It is loud out of a full-size Glock Model 31, and it is LOUDER out of an abbreviated barrel and even LOUDER shot out of a compensated barrel. I would simply forget the 32-C if I were you, but that's me; I simply don't like compensated guns. If you can't shoot a gun without drilling holes at the end of the barrel to tame the recoil then you need to be shooting a smaller caliber. Final word about the .357 Sig: These kind of cartridges (bottle-necked, high speed low-bullet weight) do best with LONGER, not shorter barrels. As was already stated, the .9mm is a good defensive choice with the right ammo. Use 115 to 124 or 127 grain hollow point ammo (and if your handgun is rated for +P ammo like the Glock is) with +P rated ammo for defensive purposes. You can even pay more and use the Glazier type, pre-fragmented slugs for even better stopping power. I own and sometimes carry in an inside-the-pants holster a full-size Glock Model 31 in .357 Sig. Of course, I'm bulky enough to be able to conceal even my larger Model 20 .10mm in an inside-the-pants holster. Good luck. H
User: gretsch16pc
The 357 Sig. is a great round but even though it's been around for a few years now you still can not find that ammo at Wal-Mart or K-Mart, etc. only the big sporting goods stores like Gander Mt., Dicks, etc. So my pick would be the G27 in the 40S&W, you can find ammo for that just about anywhere and a by far bigger selection.

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