Why in 38 Special? If you get a 357 Magnum, it also shoots 38 Special. The Ruger GP 100 is a good one to start with, or as already mentioned, Ruger Redhawk.
Nope. Good gun.No one has mentioned anything about the S&W Model 64. Is it crap or ?
What was wrong with a Glock 19?
Consider a 75bd compact or full size. Out of the box the triggers aren’t too amazing but over use they smooth out. My compact is proof of how these triggers can be smoother than a revolver trigger.
I would say my xd mod 2 service length has the second best trigger in my collection. It’s got a good crisp trigger.
What was wrong with a Glock 19?
I guess if you like shooting over their heads?
Sounds like you're a 1911 guy
The Glock failed my testing for the following reasons:
1. Poor ergonomics.
2. Poor sights.
3. Very poor trigger performance.
My research showed that it would take a significant investment in new parts/labor to address these issues and even then there was a good possibility that it would still be inadequate. With such a high chance of dissatisfaction after a significant amount of money was spent I dropped it from the list of contenders.
My finding has been the same, I've just had to live with some of these things for a while and decided what like, what works well for me and what doesn't. The three guns I've been most accurate with are a CZ75 and a VP40, and the several derivatives of 92 I have. The rest of them I have a little less success with....They are all good you just have to find what works for you and not what others try to brainwash you with.
As someone with a tendency to overthink things, I believe you may be doing exactly that (overthinking this), especially if the 'testing' you mentioned was research/paper-based only (as opposed to hands-on). Also, not sure what intended use is other than a single comment above regarding home/self defense, a purpose which Glock excels at...
I'm not a Glock "fanboy" despite enjoying the occasional teasing of other platforms (some of which I actually own one or more of), but the fact is that Glock makes a fine weapon which many of their competitors have tried very hard to replicate.
The ergonomics are a matter of opinion (likely based at least partially on physiological differences), and short of spending a few hours shooting one, I see no way that one could rule it in or out over that. Personally, I love the grip angle/ergonomics on the Glock, feels far more natural to me than some others.
Sights - not sure anyone who carries a Glock keeps the factory sights, just swap them at purchase (with Trijicon/Ameriglo/Meprolight) and be done with it.
Trigger is fine, easy to upgrade if you want (in whole or part), but no need unless you intend on competing with it for group size. In fact, my "main use" (daily carry) glocks have all kept stock factory triggers for several reasons, among them being reliability and adrenaline-management (get that heart pumping and try to manage a 1911 "icicle" trigger). As for actual "real world" performance, have been able to use a stock Glock (except sights) to put rapid doubles/triples on-target from about 20-30 yards away while in a fast-run at an angle to target. Bottom line - they get the job done.
As for pretty, who cares. A Glock is like a good hammer. Take just a little care of it and it'll work nearly forever, will always have some resale value if not completely mangled, and if that happens- big deal, just get another one.
Also, as was mentioned in an earlier post - if you are able to qualify for Blue Label sales, that pricing simply can't be beat with a stick...All of my Glocks are Blue Label, highly recommend going that route if qualified and have appropriate ID/proof...
Oh, that's right, I changed away from my Walther avatar for the holidays.
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The ergonomics on the Glock was so inferior that *every* single pistol of similar size that I have shot in the past exceeded what I experienced with the Glock. In particular the ergonomics of the Beretta 92 and CZ-75 series of pistols were light years ahead of the Glock.
The trigger was a huge disappointment. The fundamental feel and tactile feedback that I get from a steel trigger was completely absent from the plastic trigger. I think I had a better trigger on the light gun with my old Nintendo Entertainment System then what I experienced with the Glock.
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