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Tradewind
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Yeah, snooty is not your thing. I am trying to envision being snooty whilst doing yoga
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lol
Highground
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I used to carry a Ruger 44 mag in the woods, switched to Glock 10mm after shooting my brothers several times. FWIW. Just fits me, I shoot it well and it holds more bullets.:hump:
noharleyyet
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Had to read that twice...scared me the first time.
I work with a guy that has a .500 Smith with I think a 2 and 1/2 inch barrel. Don't think he practices a lot. mtmuley
JohnCushman
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Why did you shoot your brothers? Were you pissed at them? That must make family gatherings kind of awkward :W:
elkduds
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Confused, did you shoot them w the 10 or the 44? Result? How big are your bros? What is the best handgun caliber for brothers in law?
I would imagine more food for him come turkey time...
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Glocks are exceedingly easy to shoot. They are ugly but they just work. The failure rate on them is slim at best. That said, for a mountain carry gun I would be much more inclined to carry a revolver. Magazines do fall out. Malfunctions are rare, but they are more rare in a revolver.
The best gun to carry is the one you will carry. If it’s too big and too heavy and you leave it home, that doesn’t help much.
The best gun to carry is the one you will carry. If it’s too big and too heavy and you leave it home, that doesn’t help much.
Brian in Montana
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I don't frequently air out my profession online, but I'm a Deputy Chief in the Probation and Parole Division in Montana. I've worked in community corrections for about 16 years and carried a Glock 22 on my hip for most of that. I've also been a firearms instructor for several years. Never shot a bad guy but my experience with Glock has convinced me that they are a reliable piece of equipment. You draw it and it will fire; run through 16 rounds and slide locks back, you slam in another magazine and will keep running.
That said, I don't think Glocks are made with percission in mind, just reliability in pumping a lot of rounds into a threat that is about 10 feet away, which most gun fights actually happen at shorter distances than that. It is a mighty formidable tool in most rapidly evolving street scenarios, but if accuracy ad ergonomics are your thing, Glock is probably not the gun. That said, my off-duty concealed carry weapon is a Glock 43, that is mostly for reasons stated above. But my designated "home defense" weapon loaded in the closet is a .45 cal Springfield 1911.
When archery hunting I'm actually more of a pepper spray guy, but when I do carry a sidearm it's the .45.
That said, I don't think Glocks are made with percission in mind, just reliability in pumping a lot of rounds into a threat that is about 10 feet away, which most gun fights actually happen at shorter distances than that. It is a mighty formidable tool in most rapidly evolving street scenarios, but if accuracy ad ergonomics are your thing, Glock is probably not the gun. That said, my off-duty concealed carry weapon is a Glock 43, that is mostly for reasons stated above. But my designated "home defense" weapon loaded in the closet is a .45 cal Springfield 1911.
When archery hunting I'm actually more of a pepper spray guy, but when I do carry a sidearm it's the .45.
Addicting
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How many times has he broken his wrist? I threw that .460 snub nose as a joke, didn’t think anyone would make such a thing, let alone a .500. Wozers
Highground
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My brothers are fine. Big dudes. Unphased. Used the Ruger to no effect. I guess the best caliber for brothers in law is the one they've personally witnessed you shoot and load for. Haha
JonathonJEB
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That is great lol.
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Honestly, from all I have seen I would take a brand new HiPoint over a brand new Kimber if I knew I was heading into a gun fight.
Tikka06
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I have never owned a Glock 20. But I have owned 3 Glock 19's in 9mm. The first 2 I put around 9-10,000 rounds through and never have had a serious issue or one that would make me think they were not reliable. I have always wanted a 10mm and may end up with one someday.
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I hear Muley may have one....and a subaru to trade
Laelkhunter
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I hope he doesn't shoot his brothers with it. I heard that happens. Oh never mind, that was with a .44 magnum. My bad
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SisuHunter
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I have several glocks and have had good luck with them. I have a G20 and really like it. It is a fairly big and blocky handgun, but fits my hands well. I don’t have a lot of rounds through it but it has been reliable. Mine is the non ported version, which I think defeats the purpose of a 10mm. I train most with a semi auto so it just suits me better than my 44. I just dont think I could hit well with a double action revolver in a stressful situation. I do think I am sacrificing stopping power for familiarity though. Some dont recommend hard cast bullets in Original Glock barrels and go to rifled aftermarket barrels. I have also heard that reloads in a original glock barrel is not recommended. I dont have experience with the reloads or cast bullets, so can’t give my opinion from personal experience. I hear Underwood made some TMJ loads that some recommend for heavy woods loads to use with original barrels.
belshawelk
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Dont care for Glock, no particular reason. Hear good things. I just think they are unattractive and boring. I do have 2 10mm and there is no better auto cartridge. PERIOD. I use it a s my backup gun when hunting if needed ( Packing out or camping).
10mm shoot great, can be used for hunting and lots of ammo available.
10mm shoot great, can be used for hunting and lots of ammo available.
