G17 is now my all day everyday carry pistol

[GroovedG19]

Greetings Glockers/fans of the G17.

I used to carry a G19 for the past 3 years.But I recently traded it for a Sig Sauer P226 in .357sig.The G19 was definitely more practical and compact but I'm not complaining.

Now my CCW is a G17.:beer: :supergrin:

[Poppa Bear]

It's a good choice but the G22 is better cause it's a .40.:supergrin: :supergrin: :supergrin:


















































PS. I also have a G17 that is used for CCW and this reply is just a bit of teasing that is not meant to start a 9 vs 40 debate. :supergrin: :supergrin: :supergrin:

[GroovedG19]

Originally posted by Poppa Bear
this reply is just a bit of teasing that is not meant to start a 9 vs 40 debate. :supergrin: :supergrin: :supergrin:

In that case...I'll start the debate then.I will have gotten off a double tap and head shot on target before you recover from the recoil of your first shot.:beer: :clown: :supergrin:

[Poppa Bear]

If you can do that you are shooting very well. My last qual course I was shooting .2 to .25 splits on the multi round strings. Practice makes it a lot easier to control the recoil.:beer: :beer: :supergrin:

[GroovedG19]

Well said, Poppa Bear.Let me shut up now and plan my next range trip.:beer: :supergrin: :beer:

[Poppa Bear]

I do not care what you shoot, a hit with a .22 hurts more than a miss with a .45. Shoot as fast as you can hit the target but not so fast you miss. As I learned from one instructor Slow is Smooth- Smooth is Fast. Now if I could just be as fast as Jerry Mikulek.:) :)

[vafish]

I don't have a G22, but I do have a G17 and a Springfield XD40.

Last couple of USPSA/IPSC matches I shot I used them.

Both matches had a drop turner target that was exposed for about 1 1/2 seconds.

With the G17 I hit the target 4 times. With the XD I only got 2 hits on the target.

[HavinaPretzel]

My ccw is also a G17. I've put 'only' a few thousand rounds through her so far with zero problems--gotta love having total faith in your weapon!

[GroovedG19]

Poppa Bear, agreed.Only hits count.

vafish, do you still carry your G36?

HavinaPretzel, whats your carry load if you don't mind me asking?

Thanks for the replies, gentlemen.

[vafish]

Originally posted by GroovedG19


vafish, do you still carry your G36?


Yes the G36 is still my daily carry gun. Occasionally I'll get a wild hair and carry the G17 and on a very rare occasion I'll carry both the G36 and the G17. On even rarer occassions I carry my Springfield XD40, but it had some feeding isssues so I don't trust it at the moment.

[GroovedG19]

Thanks for the reply vafish.

I'm thinking the G36 would make a great back-up pistol.Ankle carry or maybe a fanny pack or even one of those "day planners".

Have yet to see a G36 in person though.Most shops don't seem to have one on display or for sale.

[vafish]

The G36 is close in size to a G19.

I think it's a little big for pocket and ankle carry.

[BigTex171]

Originally posted by vafish
...on a very rare occasion I'll carry both the G36 and the G17.

Sweet! Watch out, bad guys! lol

[GroovedG19]

One in each hand!:shocked: :supergrin:

[mike23]

I like carrying the full size models (I have a 17 and 22). I use to be a 1911 guy and always liked my Commander size pistols the best. A full size GLOCK is about the same size. To me, my 23 is as compact as I want to get. My 26 was just too small for me.

[fowler]

Yes well said the G17 is commander size and lite.

[Hugo R]

I'm carrying a G26 24/7...but the G17 is never far away. I've always said (as much as I love the G26) if I was limited to one handgun, the GLOCK 17 would be it.

[GroovedG19]

The G26 is sweet.I discovered that I shoot the G26 extremely accurately when I rented it a few years ago.Its on the "list".:supergrin:

[Blah!]

My G17 is my duty weapon and also my CCW. Best glock out there!

[GroovedG19]

Here's to the G17.:beer: A classic.:thumbsup: :supergrin:

[GLOCKmods]

I'll never sell my G17...









































I'm just trying to decide if I'll give it to my son (if I ever have one) or if it'll be with me in my coffin ;)