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#98138 - 12/17/11 03:34 PM

glock 21 or sw mp45

nytracker
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My uncle is a die hard glock man had an older sw right out of the acadamy ...once he shot the glock he was sold ... Said the biggest difference was the angle on the frame reduced recoil and allowed him to get back on target faster. I have been out shopping fondling guns and getting prices .The mp fits well and is very user friendly for a lefty. This will be my tracking gun.I have decided i will be getting a revolver for hunting ... yea they are like chips ... you cant just get one ... lol. So there are my choices so far ... it will be an auto .45 acp.Prices are about the same .Lets hear the good and bad on these guns .. I know most of you are wheel gun guys but a little help would be apreciated..

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#98143 - 12/17/11 04:57 PM

Re: glock 21 or sw mp45 [Re: nytracker]

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I am a firearms instructor at my police department. Recently we shot the Glock Gen 4, S&W M&P and the Springfield XD in 45acp. Out of the 3 firearms instructors we all liked the Glock the best followed by the Springfield then the S&W. Just last week we did the transition training for the department. We changed from Berettas to the Glock. Everyone really liked the Glock and even the shooters that usually struggle shot really well.

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#98144 - 12/17/11 05:11 PM

Re: glock 21 or sw mp45 [Re: MIHunter]

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You should look at the Glock in 10mm too.

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#98146 - 12/17/11 05:30 PM

Re: glock 21 or sw mp45 [Re: Gary]

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I've never been a big auto guy but I've owned my share and I've always leaned toward the 1911's and I still love them. Here a little while back I had the opportunity to aquire a Glock which I had never been a fan of but then again I'd never owned one. this one was used in a suicide so I got it in a trade for well used Leupold VXII. I've since changed my opinion of the Glocks, they may not be much to look at but they are a very functional and reliable tool. I have the 22 and it's just one of the best shooting, if not the best shooting auto I've ever owned. I dropped the trigger pull weight a little and that made it even better.

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#98149 - 12/17/11 05:36 PM

Re: glock 21 or sw mp45 [Re: Gary]

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Originally Posted By: Gary

You should look at the Glock in 10mm too.

I agree with Gary, I'd look at the G20. A very practical hunting caliber and back up in the field.

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#98154 - 12/17/11 06:34 PM

Re: glock 21 or sw mp45 [Re: TexasVine]

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XDM45 Is a darn hard gun to beat. Will hold up as well as a glock and is an easy conversion for the 460 Rowland! The XDM has a better grip angle then the glock IMO. Which really doesn't mean anything. I suggest holding one and comparing it to a glock.

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#98163 - 12/17/11 08:06 PM

Re: glock 21 or sw mp45 [Re: cfish2]

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Whack something with a 10 mm and your mind will be made up, glock 20 all the way.

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#98181 - 12/17/11 11:12 PM

Re: glock 21 or sw mp45 [Re: racksmasher]

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I bought a Ruger P95 years ago and hated it. Between that bad experience with polymer fames and the sheer ugliness of the glocks I didn't try one. About a year and a half ago I bought a HS2000. It's basically the springfield xd without an accessory rail. HS makes the XD for springfield. I have since shot the xdm9 and the xd45. I really like the xdm and though they look wild they feel better in the hand than the glock. That said I bought a glock 20 this summer. Loving it. Killed a small buck with it on Nov. 7th with one shot from about 42 yards. If Springfied made the xdm 5.25 in 10mm I would own it but I settled for the glock and have been happy. I haven't completely decided what I think of the 460 rowland. Most 1911 platforms have a hard time with full power 10mm loads.

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#98200 - 12/18/11 08:22 AM

Re: glock 21 or sw mp45 [Re: EricS]

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Glock! if your going to get a polly gun get the real thing. besides glock has a proven track record. the sw 4006s we have at work are starting to have problems. if 45 whats your looking at let us not forget the old 1911.

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#98204 - 12/18/11 09:02 AM

Re: glock 21 or sw mp45 [Re: bluecow]

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NY,

Out of your choices mentioned, I'd go with the Glock - if you're open to other 45 Hi-cap options, the FNP-45 is a niece piece as well, about 6 oz heavier than the 21...but recoil is easy on that frame and girth.

I know you didn't ask to be swayed, but I'm a recent 10mm convert as well - bought a Glock 20 with night sights this year from a buddy of mine. GREAT shooting gun that'd serve you well for your tracking purposes and could double duty for hunt purposes, depending on your states regs.

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