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09-13-2008, 21:26
I went to the range on Friday, for the first time in about 14 years, with only minor plinking in that time. My shooting, with each gun I took, was quite poor but did show some improvement towards the end.
I took a total of 4 pistols, a Sig P226, 9mm, P229, 9MM, S&W K-19 (4") and the 21SF.
I shot about 250 rounds through the Glock and about 100each through the rest. First off, I really liked shooting the Glock. I fired a friends in the late 1980's and wasn't impressed, probably because I viewed myself as more of a "high end" gun person and this particular friend bought the cheapest version of everything he ever wanted. I had a snobbish attitude towards Glock.
The only other 45 ACP I have is a 1950's vintage Colt 1911. When it was given to me as a gift around 1975, it had been shot a great deal. It was and is very sensitive to ammo and has to be rigorously cleaned or every 2nd shot must be manually cleared. I like the way it looks, have a sentimental attachment to it but I never viewed it as an SD weapon because the only way I felt comfortable with it having a round in the chamber was on the range. But I have always enjoyed shooting that caliber.
The 21SF evoked a lot of memories of shooting that gun, but in a vastly more effective package. The Glock feels a lot more utilitarian and I don't feel like I'm carting around a family heirloom that must be protected. The design and handling of the gun are very appealing to me and I'll look forward to shooting it on a regular basis, something I couldn't say about my 1911.
The other part of the 21SF that was intriguing me was the trigger. I've read in lots of places where it is disparaged and people look to modify it, either by lessening or increasing it's pull. While 300 rounds isn't a lot of experience, I don't find myself with any longing to change the existing trigger, in fact, there is much about it I like.
A revelation on this range trip for me was shooting my Smith revolver. I have 3 revolvers left in my "collection" having believed a long time ago that I was moving on to autoloaders. I took this gun to the range only because I came accross some 38spl ammo and decided to see if it was still functional. It was and shooting that gun was a distinct pleasure.
The 2 Sigs, I am quite familiar with. My 226 is a German made gun with a nickel finish and one which I will likely sell to a friend who values it's country of origin and features more than I do. My preference is for the P229.
Overall though, I really like this 21SF and wish I had been more open to Glocks when I had a lot more money to spend on these sorts of things!
Having said that, one of the chains here in S. Cal had a reasonable price on a new G17 and based on no gun buying in the previous 15 years, I bought it. Like the 21SF, the G17 grip feels very good in my hand.
I've read some other threads which really disparage Glock and while I don't know anywhere near enough to suggest they are the world's greatest handguns, they are a remarkable feat of industrial design and engineering. Some people thing they are all utility and no soul, but the soul part could be argued as well.
With the bug returning to me, I'll probably buy some other guns in the future but arguably, no gun collection could be complete without at least one Glock and in my case, probably more than 2.
I took a total of 4 pistols, a Sig P226, 9mm, P229, 9MM, S&W K-19 (4") and the 21SF.
I shot about 250 rounds through the Glock and about 100each through the rest. First off, I really liked shooting the Glock. I fired a friends in the late 1980's and wasn't impressed, probably because I viewed myself as more of a "high end" gun person and this particular friend bought the cheapest version of everything he ever wanted. I had a snobbish attitude towards Glock.
The only other 45 ACP I have is a 1950's vintage Colt 1911. When it was given to me as a gift around 1975, it had been shot a great deal. It was and is very sensitive to ammo and has to be rigorously cleaned or every 2nd shot must be manually cleared. I like the way it looks, have a sentimental attachment to it but I never viewed it as an SD weapon because the only way I felt comfortable with it having a round in the chamber was on the range. But I have always enjoyed shooting that caliber.
The 21SF evoked a lot of memories of shooting that gun, but in a vastly more effective package. The Glock feels a lot more utilitarian and I don't feel like I'm carting around a family heirloom that must be protected. The design and handling of the gun are very appealing to me and I'll look forward to shooting it on a regular basis, something I couldn't say about my 1911.
The other part of the 21SF that was intriguing me was the trigger. I've read in lots of places where it is disparaged and people look to modify it, either by lessening or increasing it's pull. While 300 rounds isn't a lot of experience, I don't find myself with any longing to change the existing trigger, in fact, there is much about it I like.
A revelation on this range trip for me was shooting my Smith revolver. I have 3 revolvers left in my "collection" having believed a long time ago that I was moving on to autoloaders. I took this gun to the range only because I came accross some 38spl ammo and decided to see if it was still functional. It was and shooting that gun was a distinct pleasure.
The 2 Sigs, I am quite familiar with. My 226 is a German made gun with a nickel finish and one which I will likely sell to a friend who values it's country of origin and features more than I do. My preference is for the P229.
Overall though, I really like this 21SF and wish I had been more open to Glocks when I had a lot more money to spend on these sorts of things!
Having said that, one of the chains here in S. Cal had a reasonable price on a new G17 and based on no gun buying in the previous 15 years, I bought it. Like the 21SF, the G17 grip feels very good in my hand.
I've read some other threads which really disparage Glock and while I don't know anywhere near enough to suggest they are the world's greatest handguns, they are a remarkable feat of industrial design and engineering. Some people thing they are all utility and no soul, but the soul part could be argued as well.
With the bug returning to me, I'll probably buy some other guns in the future but arguably, no gun collection could be complete without at least one Glock and in my case, probably more than 2.