| User: pathfinder |
| If you are recoil sensitive, the 9mm. It is also cheaper to shoot. I like the full size model 22 in .40 S&W. |
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| User: Brandon G |
| i agree with pathfinder |
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| User: david m |
| I would get the 9mm Glock 17 because it is the original "tool" that started Glock-o-mania. Buying a 40SW Glock 22 would definitely be second on the list due to it's wide praise and usage. I have shot both and the 9mm would definitely be better. The 40SW Glock 22 can be a handful for a newbie and that trigger reset after every shot can be mighty uncomfortable. Definitely try to rent or try out someone elses Glock before buying one. That trigger safety is often the sole reason why people choose to stay away from Glock or sell their Glock (like me) Glocks are not for everyone. |
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| User: xenicintelligence |
| i have shot both extensively ,but if this is your first handgun, i recommend the glock 17(9mm).
reasons include:
ammo costs will be cheaper which will be conducive to more practice.
the glock 17 is a more reliable weapon than the glock 22.
the perceived recoil and muzzle rise is less that the glock 22
making learning easier.
glock 17 has a better case support from the barrel than the glock 22-- which is safer in many regards.
As far a caliber, the 40 s&w isn't really bigger than the 9mm hollowpiont nor is it any better when measuring both high performance loads.
the main proponet that really makes the difference is marksmanship of which you will develop better when you practice more and cheaper ammo helps this as well as a instructor.
if the 9mm is chosen always use quality hollowpionts in self defence use and peferable +p( added power to insure hollow point jacket upset)
recomended load in 9mm is bullet weight in the 115-124 range with a plus p rating from a quality ammo manufacturing.
regardless of which caliber chosen practise safe handgunning and buY some triljcon nightsights for the pistol-- the original factory sights suck!!!
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| User: H |
| Get whichever one you prefer. Essentially they are the same except for the caliber. The 9mm is a medium bore defensive caliber and the .40 S&W is actually considered a 'big' bore defensive caliber. Yes, the G-22 will have more recoil but the Polymer frame absorbs a lot of the recoil so it is not un-managable. If you plan to shoot a lot the 9mm ammo is cheaper. With quality defensive ammo either one will serve you well.
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| User: gretsch16pc |
| You'll hardley notice the difference, if you know someone that owns a Glock chambered in a 9mm & .40, go to the range and run a box or two through each. I for one love both my G35s and a G23 (.40 cal. S&W). |
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| User: handsome heckler |
| If you plan on shooting it alot I would get the g17 because the ammo is cheaper. If you live in a liberal state that won't allow you to have 17rd mags I would get the G22 since it uses 15rd mags. One thing to think about is. You can always get the G22 and make it shoot 9mm later by buying a LDW 9mm conversion barrel and a G17 mag, it would cost all of $115 before tax and shipping to make your G22 shoot 9mm. However you can not make your G17 shoot .40 S&W by simply buying a converson barrel and G22 mag. You will need to change the entire slide assembly and possibly the trigger housing (if you plan on carrying it), but that's a cheap part $4.97 at brownells.
I always encounter complete glock uppers for sale on ar15.com and snipershide.com for about $200-$250.
So I wouldn't sweat it to much cause you can always have either of the two pistols later if you hunt for a complete slide assembly. |
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| User: Tito |
| It doesn't really matter what you get as long as you dedicate time with your new handgun at the shooting range. The first handgun I fired was a Kimber .45 and I never really had a problem with the recoil... i also have big hands so I'm sure that helps grip the gun. Either way squeeze don't pull the trigger. There is a difference, look it up. |
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| User: bobbo342 |
| 9 mm definately but look at Springfield Armory XDs before you buy a Glock. The XD is much better than Glock and Just as reliable. I made the mistake of buying a .40 for my first pistol and did not like it. |
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