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                                The Glock 17

From: GUSHULAK $GUSHUNC@BrandonU.CA
Date: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 14:59:46 -0800
Glock 17

I purchased my second Glock pistol, a Glock 17 in the winter of 1994. After
much success with my Glock 22 I knew I couldn't go wrong with the same
pistol that fires the 9mm Parabellum (Luger, 9x19) cartridge. With 17
rounds in the magazine and one in the chamber, no wonder it is one of the
world's top law enforcement guns. Very light, easy to shoot, easy to point
and easy to disasemble. After owning two Glocks I could never buy any other
handgun, because all other handguns are inferior to the Glock. Like the ads
say, 21st century technology. It is the ultimate gun. I keep my Glock 17
loaded with Federal 124gr. Hydra-shok +P+ ammo. I believe this is one of
the better rounds and it shoots well in my Glock. I've fired many rounds
through my gun and never had a single malfunction. There is now way I could
improve anything on my Glocks. I plan one installing trijicon night sights
on my Glocks in the near future.

Highlighted Slide and Barrel Markings

One suggestion I could make to make the Glock look even better would be to
highlight the slide markings with white paint. I've read this in Combat
Handguns magazine recently and really liked the white highlights on the
black slide so I decided to do this to my guns. I really didn't know where
to start, but I will share my way of doing it to the rest of you, because
it worked excellent for me. I bought a small bottle of Testor's enamel
modelling paint at Wal-Mart for 97 cents and a bottle of Testor's Thinner
just in case. First, drop the magazine of your Glock, open the slide and
look and feel to make sure your gun is unloaded. Close the slide and
disassemle. Remove the recoil spring and barrel. Place the slide and barrel
on a workbench. Take some toothpicks and sharpen the points with a
razorblade knife to a fine, sharp point. Dip this point into the white
paint just slightly. Then carefully fill the indented markings on the slide
(Glock logo, Model number, Austria and caliber markings) on the left side
and the serial number and glock logo on the right side. Don't worry if you
get paint outside these markings, just make sure the markings are covered
good. Once all the markings are covered with white paint set aside and let
it dry for about one hour. When dry, take a small gun cleaning patch and
soak it with the paint thinner and gently wipe over the markings to remove
the paint from outside the slide markings, after several light wipes the
paint should be gone and the slide markings left with a brilliant white
highlight. With a clean oil soaked patch, wipe the entire slide to remove
the thinner. The thinner didn't mark the finish on my gun (thanks to the
Tennifer finish), but it is a good idea to get it off a soon as you are
done. The barrel can be highlighted using this techinique also. Highlight
the serial number, the Glock logo and the pentagon, and finally the caliber
marking on the top part of the barrel. Once finished, reassemble and
admire. At first I was reluctant to do this to my two babies, but it is
very easy to do, and costs less than two bucks. The finished product is
amazing, I really like it and it really makes my two Glocks stand out.
Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

If you need help, or further instructions, e-mail me at my address below.
Any questions, comments or suggestions would be welcome.

$GUSHUNC@BrandonU.CA
From:Jack D'Orazi (JD Nails)

The Glock 17: The gun the media loved to hate. The plastic gun the
invisible gun, the ultimate terrorist weapon. These were the claims set
forth by the mass media, they forgot one The perfect weapon :-) Introduced
in 1985 with a weight of 22oz holding 17+1 rounds of 9mm (9x19) this was a
great package. The whole package was lighter than most if not all 9mm hand
guns at that time even fully loaded it is only around 30 ounces !

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                               The Glock 17L

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                                The Glock 18

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                                The Glock 19

From:Jack D'Orazi (JD Nails)

The Glock 19 Compact: The Glock 19 IMHO the most size efficent combat
handgun of the times. It is small, light holds 15+1 rounds of 9mm (9x19) in
its OEM configuration. All this in a package not much larger than a Walther
PPK! The model 19 was introduced in 1988 3 years after the Glock 17. I
believe it was intended primarily to be a police backup or off duty weapon,
however many people with small hands choose this gun as their primary
weapon. That's me the G-19 fits me like a glove and is my personal choice.

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                                The Glock 20

From: Tijeras@carina.unm.edu, NM@carina.unm.edu (POB 1885),
87059@carina.unm.edu

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 95 15:08 MDT
X-Personal_name: Stephen Comer
Subject: G20

I have a G20 on which I have installed Meprolight adj. NS, an alchemy
products trigger spring/connector kit, and a jarvis match barrel. I have
found it accurate (several of the loads tried have grouped less than 1" at
25 yds), powerful (an 180gr TC at 1320 fps), and reliable (at least w/the
Glock barrel, the Jarvis, w/its tighter chamber is more sensitive to
loads). I plan to take the G20 on a black bear hunt this fall.

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From: Larry Pavier glockman@ozemail.com.au Date: Thu, 16 Nov 95 02:23:34
1000

Hi my name is Larry and these are my comments on the Glock Model 20 in 10mm
Auto.

My first and only choice for an IPSC Standard gun was the Model 20 Glock.

After doing research on what calibre would best suit IPSC Major power
factor I decided that 10mm had to be the go.

Some people will argue that 10mm is a dead calibre that never took off.

They are wrong.

It is just that not a lot of good guns were made for it.

Common mistakes were simply rechambering existing guns for the 10 mm round
but that was no good.

10mm Auto has a hell of a lot more energy than even a 45.

One of the few Handgun manufacturers that got it right with 10mm was Glock.

The gun is well constructed, durable and at the 186 power factor that I run
it at for IPSC is purring along at about 60 below the 240 power factor that
it is designed to run at with Factory ammunition.

Given then a gun with a 180 gn projectile at about 1,050 fps where the
recoil is more of a push than a sharp crack with a .40 calibre with a
similar load, wy wouldn't you look at a 10.

SMALL HANDS !!!

True for people with small hands the Model 20 is a "whole lot of Handgun".
(Especially if you happen to be shooting some of the original Norma Factory
ammo at 170gn JHP at 1,350 fps) but doesn't it feel good.

I shoot IPSC twice a week and compete in IPSC Opens on about a monthly
basis and when I'm not stuffing up (as we all can do) I can usually shoot
in the 60-70% range against Open division shooters with $5,000 race guns.

It is not that I am good because I am not.

It is just that the gun works every single time and it is very instinctive
with pointing and shooting.

Congratulations Gaston Glock and company you got it right again with the
Model 20

And if you are looking for a good gun for IPSC look no further than The
Model 20 Glock.

Larry

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                                The Glock 21

From: Jimpr3@aol.com

Date: Tue, 18 Jul 1995 02:08:58 -0400
Subject: Glock 21

I bought my glock 21 about 6 months ago and paid 525$ at a local sporting
goods store...that price included a 13 rd mag. what i have to say about my
glock is that it has worked flawlessly since i bought it. ive put over 1500
rounds thru it of many different brands of .45 ACP thru it and all have fed
equally as good as the fiorst round. that includes JHPs and FMJs alike...I
take my 21 backpacking the most...and at times it has been soaked with
water and mud...and it hasnt affected it at all...I love the reliability of
the glock combined with the stopping power of the .45 ACP...it was a match
made in heaven...thanks for the great info here and keep up the good work!
Jim pr3@AOL.com

From: E. W. Einfalt
Date: Thu, 03 Aug 95 00:42:54 -0500

I am quite impressed with the Glock 21's performance. Using Winchester's
USA brand 230gr FMJ, I one-holed three rounds at 25 yards and it
consistently shoots 1" groups with Starfire ammo. For a weapon that is, at
least to me esthetically, ugly as a mud fence, it is most impressive where
it counts.
E. W. Einfalt

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                                The Glock 22

From: GUSHULAK $GUSHUNC@BrandonU.CA
Date: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 14:59:46 -0800
Glock 22

I purchased my first Glock in 1994. It was a Glock 22 with adjustable
sights. I've always wanted a Glock pistol because I've heard that they were
the best money could buy. My first handgun was a Ruger P-89 and I really
didn't like it. It was too big, too wide, way to heavy and I really didn't
like the looks of it, but being a university student on a tight budget it's
all I could afford. So in 1994 I made a deal with a gun shop and traded in
my Ruger P-89 for a Glock 22. I knew when I first picked up this pistol
that it was the one for me. It's everything I've wanted in a auto pistol,
high capacity, no noncense design, lightweight, rugged and reliable. I took
my knew gun out to out local gun range here in Brandon, Manitoba and put
too boxes of American Eagle 180gr. Lead FP's through it. I was really
impressed. Fully loaded it weighs less than any other comparible gun, it
points so naturally, it handles recoil well. It is just a dream to shoot.
Since then I've fired over 1000 rounds through it without any malfunctions.
I've heard of others putting tens of thousands of rounds through their
Glock 22's and I plan on doing the same. I plan on buying a Dillion 550
reloading press so I crank out the ammo to feed my Glocks. I believe the
Glock 22 is the best gun in the world. It is simple in design, easy to
operate, easy to take down and clean, easy to completely disassemble (try
this with any other inferior gun!), easy to shoot. Combined with the
excellent .40 S&W round it makes an ideal home defence, target or
concealment weapon. I really enjoy my Glock 22, and have come to believe
that the .40 S&W cartridge is ideal for my needs, especially loaded with
good hollowpoints. My current load I keep my Glock 22 loaded with is one
magazine of Cor-bons potent 135gr. JHP and a spare magazine of Federal's
155gr. JHP. With these loads I have an autoloading .357 Magnum, with three
times the firepower, an easier pistol to shoot with and many ounces
lighter. The Glock 22 is the ultimate pistol. Thank you Gaston Glock.

From: dvaughan@ix.netcom.com (David Vaughan )
Date: Sat, 22 Jul 1995 19:16:47 -0700
Subject: G22

I.have.competed.with.a.Glock.22.for.over.4yrs, and.have.achieved IPSC
Grandmaster status with one, I still refuse to carry anything else for
self-defense.Even though I own some high dollar custom guns that would work
OK for the task.

I currently own several Glock Model-22's, 3 of which have 25,000 to 30,000+
rounds thru them, all continue to function perfectly and I wouldn't
hesitate to carry any of them for defense. They do show wear where the
slide batters the frame, and I've replaced trigger springs along with a
couple firing pins (my fault-federal primers in my reloads).Considering the
abuse I give a firearm this is incredible performance. The Glock will work
with reloaded brass that chokes everything else, doesn't rust (I live in
Arizona, and can sweat a lot), and most important none of the Glocks I have
owned has never failed to function with factory ammo.

I do not agree with many of Glock USA's corprate policies, but cannot help
but love their machines.As a Glock Armorer, and a Firearms Instructor I
would be glad to answer any questions.

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                                The Glock 23

From: "Matthew J. Mattson"
Date: Sat, 22 Jul 95 00:30:20 -0700
Subject: Glock 23 comments...

Incredible weapon! There is just nothing like being able to take it apart
with a ball point pen and getting at EVERY nook and cranny to clean it.
Service is great and parts are really cheap.

This will be my weapon for concealed carry in Texas (when I can get back
down there) and for off-duty carry (I'm in the police academy).

Can't beat the package for power and number of rounds.
Matt

From: (MR GARY G TURNER)
Date: Mon, 07 Aug 1995 04:12:22 EDT

I have several Glocks, but I use the 23 for concealed carry. I carry it in
a Kramer IWB #2 holster. This combination is very good. I usually wear
shorts or jeans with a loose T-shirt untucked when I am carrying. I put P-T
night sights on the 23 because I like the different colored dots that P-T
makes. The rear dots are orange and the front one is green. This works good
because you cannot mix up the dots like can be done with all green dots. I
have Meprolites on my 22 and my wife's 17. Believe me, different colored
dots are better. I find that I can shoot the 23 just as well as the 17 or
22. The compact size does not detract from it's shootability. Gary Turner

From: reed azstarnet.com@AZStarNet.com>
Date: Fri, 21 Jul 95 19:04:57 -700
Subject: Glock 23

I've had my #23 since January 1995. I immediately added a LaserMax. Love
the combination. One concern - you MUST carry with a hard holster. I have
carried with a nylon holster only to find out when I got home that I
inadvertantly moved the laser switch to the ON position & ran down the
batteries. I now carry only with a Kramer IWB#2. Accuracy is excellent.

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                                The Glock 24

From Larry Pavier Thu Nov 16 09:24:42 1995
Subject: Model 24/24C comments

Hi again from Australia

You may already have seen my comments on the Model 20 Glock in 10mm Auto,
well here we go with the Model 24/24C in .40 calibre.

My Model 24C was my third Glock that I bought.

I am really a 10mm devotee but after a friend loaned me his 24C I just had
to have one.

His initial loads were 180 gn projectiles at about 1,050 fps to give a
power factor of about 189. They were not bad but a bit thumpy. My
subsequent loads are 155 gn at about 1,150 fps. they are a little sharper
but there is absolutely no muzzle flick when using the Ported barrel.

Some people that shoot .40 calibre Standard or Modified guns will tell you
that a shooting a heavy projectile slower is more manageable for recoil.

In a Standard ( non-compensated gun ), I agree but not for a compensated or
Ported Barrel.

To get the full benefit of either you have to get the Bullet out of the
barrel quickly, hence the 155 or 160 gn projectiles.

This also gives the benefit of an extremely flat trajectory and quick
popper response.

My best group with my NRA loads (155 power factor) has been 1/2 inch at 50
yards of a bench (not a rest).

Originally I had mounted a Tasco Propoint IV on one of the new second
generation B-Square Glock scope mounts and while this was good for
accuracy, reliability went right out of th

e door.

At the 1995 Australian IPSC Handgun Championships at Dalby, Qld. I suffered
malfunctions on 4 out of 14 stages.

This was due to spent cases striking the body of the Propoint IV and
dropping back into the breach. I have since removed the scope and mount and
am shooting it with the original factory sights.

The gun is now 100% reliable again.

The moral of the story. DON'T MESS WITH PERFECTION.

As with my other two Glocks (a model 17L and a model 20) the 24C is
unstopable. They are all accurate and reliable straight out of the box and
they all eclipse the competition hands down.

My only grievance with the 24/24C is that Glock did not do their research.
Both versions are too long for the box specified in current IPSC rules by
about 7mm.

A great pity. For the sake of a gun just that little bit shorter both would
be world class Standard (Model 24) and Modified Division (Model 24C)
competition guns.

I am looking at trimming about 5mm off the back of the grip to allow it to
fit into the IPSC box (225mm x 150 mm x 45mm).

I'm still hanging out for a slightly shorter (say about 5.5 inch) factory
ported barrel Glock in 10mm. (maybe an idea for a Model 28 Glock ?)

Thanks for your time and happy Glocking.
Larry

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                              The Glock 26/27

[ David Putzolu's Review Via the rec.guns FAQ server ]

From: Anonuser@XXX.XXX
GLOCK 26 - I Test Fired One!!!
Date: Wed, 23 Aug 1995 03:33:32 GMT

I got to handle and shoot a G26 at a Glock match. I own a G19 and I have
also fired a G23 and a G21 (I find the recoil on the 23 unpleasant but I
loved shooting the G21). The G26 is the 9mm version, there was a G27 (.40
S&W) there the day before that others got to shoot, but I wasn't there that
day.

Summary: The ultimate carry gun. I have to have one.

Handling it:

This is not merely a G19 that's been chopped in the slide and grip. The
grip has finger and thumb grooves that make it easier to import since they
count as a target grip, and they also make the gun much easier to grip. My
G19 fits my hand like a glove; the G26 fits like a second skin. I have
small hands and but my pinky still hung off the bottom of the grip, but
this didn't affect my ability to grip the gun well.

Besides the different grip, the G26 and 27 supposedly have a new recoil
reduction system that their bigger brothers don't, but I don't know the
details except that it works.

The mags are short, fat, and cute double stacks. The G26 holds 9 rounds
(not 10 like I've read; capacity is 9+1=10) and the rep said that there is
no way (short of machining, which would be in violation of federal law) to
put a +2 floorplate on it. I believe he said that the G27's capacity is
7+1=8. The mag baseplate looked just like my G19 mags - no extra finger
rest. The gun will accept G17 and G19 mags.

The slide and mag release controls seemed to be in the same place as my
G19. I loaded the gun with the slide locked back and hit the slide release
to chamber a round. I was shooting 115gr round nose bullets. They looked
unusual: a black tip, thought I heard someone say something about NATO, but
the box didn't say anything about NATO, or +P.

Shooting it:

I shot at "lolly pop" steel targets at 15 yds. A police officer before me
had put down all 5 targets with 5 rounds and yelled "I LIKE IT!" The next
shooter had trouble, missed all five, said his hands were too big, couldn't
get a good grip. When my turn came I put down 4 targets with 5 rounds,
missed when I sped up.

The recoil of the gun was the most amazing thing. It actually felt LESS
than my G19. I asked a G23 owner who shot the G27 the day before how the
recoil of the 27 was, and he just said: "Recoil? What recoil?". He says
that he has to work against the recoil of his 23, but the 27 was like
shooting a 9mm. Another guy who shot both the G26 and 27 side by side said
that the G27 was a little heavier in recoil, but not by much. In fact, a
friend watching said his muzzle flip was less than an inch with the G27.

Now none of these are scientific tests, but I was impressed. What amazed me
most was how low the recoil was. And the gun seemed to be plenty accurate
out to 15 yds, you'd probably use this gun at much shorter distances. I
liked the fact that you could carry it with a 9 round mag and then have a
G17 +2 19 round mag for a reload.

Like I said, I have to have one.

Subject: Glock 27
From: Putyour Namehere
Date: Thu, 12 Oct 95 10:29:10 -0700

I just bought a Glock 27 in the Portland, Oregon area. They are selling for
between $479 - $529. I've only shot it once so far.

The recoil of the G27 40 S&W is mild. I assume that is due to the short
bore and the beefed up spring. The thumb indention and finger grips help a
great deal to grip the gun. I suspect that a person with really big hands
may have a problem with the grip, but that could be true with most small
guns.

I got two 9-round magazines with the G27. With one in the chamber, you can
carry 10 rounds ready to go. The G27 takes the larger mags from the G22 and
G23. When I put a 15 round mag in the G27, I not only have a lot of fire
power, but the long mag helps a person with big hands grip the gun a lot
easier.

I've heard, but not tested it, that you can put a G23 barrel into a G27.
If that's so, you can have a deep concealment gun or modify with a longer
barrel for various competitions. Although the velocity of the little 3.5"
barrel is pretty good:

Black Hills 155gr jhp   G27/1122   G23/1188    G22/1207
Hornady 155gr HP/XTP    G27/1114   G23/1154    G22/1169
Remington 165gr BJHP    G27/1031   G23/1071    G22/1098
Federal 165gr Hydra-Shok HP  G27/963    --        --
Hornady 180gr JHP       G27/958    G23/1007    G22/1019

Winchester 180gr SXT    G27/972    G23/997     G22/1020

I got to test fire the G26 and G27 before actually buying one. The G27
has just slightly more recoil than the G26 9 ml luger, Although some
claim that the G26 has a lot less recoil. I personally don't think so.
The main thing is that both the G26 and G27 are quite easy to shoot.

One last thing I forgot to mention: The G27 with an empty mag in it
weighs in at 22 oz, not much different than the bigger guns. The extra
weight also helps tame the 40 S & W rounds. And having the G27 an inch
shorter in length and height is really a God-send for flexibility. It can
be used as a backup gun or as your main gun. Pretty cool.

I have also owned a Glock 17, Glock 21, and a Glock 24. They have all
worked flawlessly. I think the Glock is one of the very best combat guns
on the market. It's trigger pull is the best.

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                              The Glock Knife

From: sewiv@izzy.net
Date: Mon, 07 Aug 95 18:26:02 -0400

I own a black model 81 (with the root saw on the back). I find it to be a
very tough work knife. I've split wood with it, by hammering on the back of
the blade with another piece of wood, with no damage of any kind to the
knife. The saw actually works, rather than immediately clogging, as so many
do. It balances well, and throws beautifully. It's actually easier to throw
well than several of my custom throwing knives, and penetrates well due to
the mass of the knife. It also holds an edge well, though I recommend
re-sharpening to a slightly more acute angle than the 25 degree that it
comes with. I like the locking function of the sheath, as well. It makes
the knife safe to toss into a toolbox (which is where mine rides) without
worrying about cutting yourself when digging for tools in the dark. The
only problem I've had with it is that the bottle opener (the little hook on
the guard) bent slightly when a missed throw caught the edge of the target,
and it's too tough to bend back.

From:Steve Breeding
Date: Fri, 11 Aug 95 20:22:46 -0700

I bought a Glock Knife from Atlanta Cutlery after owning a Glock 21 for a
year or so, and I wanted to see what the knife was like, since they were
making the knives before they were making the guns:

Overall review:

Handle and lock-sheath are a built of the same materials as the lower frame
on a Glock gun appears to be. Possibly a slightly heaver plastic. The
sheath locks the knife securely on either side of the knife. The lock may
be a bit too secure for some people's tastes, it takes a good lift and yank
to get the knife out. The blade is coated in a black anti-corrosion finish,
and the blade holds an edge well. It's not an overly thick blade, and I
would not want to use it was a pry-bar if my life depended on it. The knife
also comes with a slight bend on the finger guard of the knife so that it
can be used as a bottle opener. The knife also has a hole for a wrist
lanyard, tho one is not included in the purchase.

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