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Which Glock is best for self defence?

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2007-09-20 10:23:44
After getting answers and reading reviews i have dropped the idea of buying a Beretta 92FS and would go for a Glock.I like Glock 37 .45GAP. Is this the best Glock has got ? Again i need it for self defense and would carry it with me on daily basis.
Answered By: gretsch16pc
configurations You'll need to shop the high-end sporting stores for those 45 GAP rounds and the cost will be much more, also they won't be on sale any time soon, much like the 357 SIG. Take a look at the Glock G27 it's a sub-compact that is chambered for the 40 S&W. The 40 has more punch then a 9mm, less recoil then a 45acp, you can fine them rounds just about anywhere and there is a growing selection of bullet wt. & configurations. I own 3 Glocks, 2-G35s (1 is a Law Enforcement issue) and a G23 they all shoot the same 40 S&W. The next one on my list is a G27.
User: bourgoise_10o
Check out the springfield Armory XD series. Its become very popular and has become a strong competitor in the polymer pistol arena.
User: Mike
Why not a Sig instead? While I love the 45, why not a 10MM, less muzzle climb, more power than a 9mm.
User: gretsch16pc
configurations You'll need to shop the high-end sporting stores for those 45 GAP rounds and the cost will be much more, also they won't be on sale any time soon, much like the 357 SIG. Take a look at the Glock G27 it's a sub-compact that is chambered for the 40 S&W. The 40 has more punch then a 9mm, less recoil then a 45acp, you can fine them rounds just about anywhere and there is a growing selection of bullet wt. & configurations. I own 3 Glocks, 2-G35s (1 is a Law Enforcement issue) and a G23 they all shoot the same 40 S&W. The next one on my list is a G27.
User: randy c
it is a question of which model fits your hand correctly, and which caliber you can shoot the most accurate. I am a tried and tru fan of the 45acp cartridge. As a police officer I carried revolvers and pistols on duty and off. I found thru actual witnessed shootings, and thru reading the reports of shootings with other departments, that the .45acp is the best man stopper in pistol cartridges out there. I base that on research not just my opinion. HOWEVER, there are other cartridges out there that I would use as well. for me it would be in this order for pistol cartridges: .45 acp .40 S&W .45 GAP .357 SIG 9mm (9x19) 9mm makerov (9x18) 380 (9x17) Again, I base this on personal experience and detailed research on actually shootings. Others will take offense at my listing the 9mm so low in my list, especially since there are (at last) some pretty good performing bullets available for the 9mm cartridge, but I am basing this on current available data. I personally was hit with both a .22 round and a .38 special. I'm here to tell you that I don't want to get hit with ANY bullet ever again, no matter what the caliber. Under the right circumstances, any calibur can be deadly. But in most conditions, from a pistol, the .45 acp is gonna do what you want every time. Hope this helps
User: DJ
If this is your first pistol or only pistol, pass on the .45gap version and get a .40sw or a 9mm. While the .45gap MAY be a great pistol caliber, it is new and ammo is limited and expensive. It doesn't really offer any advantages over available calibers that justify you making an investment in this one. With the .40sw, you have a proven defensive caliber with plenty of available practice and defense ammos from cheap to very high quality. 9mm, despite a lot of "know it alls" who claim it's not, is also a very effective defense caliber and probaly the most popular in the world. You need to practice a lot and become 'one' with your pistol. If you are paying a lot per round, like you are with .45gap, you will not practice as much as you with 9mm or even .40sw.
User: brokerman74067
i have a 36 and love it. the best glock for self defense is gauged by what you shoot comfortably and can conceal and carry comfortably. If a small frame 45 is right for you and you can hit what you aim at, then the 37 is right for you. i am sold on glocks for concealed because of their frame is plastic and there are not very many sharp edges that lead to uncomfortable carry. Face it if you dont wear it comfortable you will not carry it...then it does no good as a defensive weapon.
User: pathfinder
The .45GAP is a .45 caliber round witch uses small primers, and is shorter than the .45ACP, so that it can be used in the same medium frames as the model 17 19, 22, etc. I don't have any experience with the .45 GAP, but I have shot the .45 ACP extensively, and it is a very magageable round and excellent manstopper.My preference would be the full size Glock model 22 in .40 S&W. This is what I would recommend, but you have to decide what is best for you.
User: bobbo342
Personally I would go with the Glock 21 (.45ACP) or Glock 22 (.40 cal and preferred by most law enforcement agencies). There have been a few answers here that have mentioned the Springfield XD and if I had a choice of any firearm to carry it would be the XD. I would get the Service Model in .45ACP. better handling over the Glock. Less recoil, better angle in hand, and the grip is more comfortable. More safeties as well. I do not really consider the USA Trigger a true safety.
User: maahes007
No, stay away from the 45 GAP, ammo is in limited supply and expensive. 45 ACP is the gold standard in personal defense look at a Glock 36. http://www.galleryofguns.com/shootingtimes/Articles/DisplayArticles.asp?ID=900
User: Mask
As others have already written, I would stick with the 9mm or .40 S&W as your first purchase due to availability and ammo cost. Save the .45 GAP for later. My first Glock was the 19 (9mm), I felt the 17 was too big for conceal carry and the G26 was too small. Had I gone the .40 S&W route, I probably would have picked the Glock 23. With that being said, my next Glock will probably be the Glock 27, as I am looking for something easier to conceal in t-shirt and shorts. So go with feels best in your hand and pick the one that will meet your conceal carry needs.
User: H
You can't go wrong with a Glock. If the Model 37 is what you like, go for it. Ammo won't be cheap for a while and it won't be available everywhere but it does look like it duplicates the .45 acp round in a smaller frame gun. Personally I recommend the Model 19 .9mm Glock as a defensive pistol. Ammo is plentiful and cheap which makes for a lot of practice. Good 115 to 127 grain hollowpoint ammo makes it a decent stopper. Good luck. H
User: Matt G
I'd stay far away from the .45 GAP(expensive and hard to find). If you've just gotta buy a block then get one in .45 ACP. If your more open minded I'd check out the XD series from Springfield Armory. They have all the benefits of the glock but are safer with the addition of a grip safety. They also have a lifetime warranty. If you dont like the XD's then try out the M&P from S&W.
User: censoredbyevil
Get a Glock 20. The 10mm has awesome power.
User: Dustin W
I would recommend buying a 40S&W or a 45acp Glock. The 45 GAP is a good round but ammo is expensive and their are a very few different company's making the ammo. With a more popular caliber like .40 or .45acp, Ammo is cheaper which lets you shoot more and their is more company's making it which means their is better ammo for it

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