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I finally got my Glock 17C
TOK:
--- Quote from: M3talhead on May 06, 2005, 04:06:47 am ---Well, this thread turned to crap overnight. Here are my final thoughts:
* People have been getting into the "skill vs caliber" debate for years, and neither party is right. It takes a certain amount of both to be effective.
* Guns are not "fashionable". Anyone who thinks otherwise needs a serious lesson in life.
* Glocks have been around for 20 odd years and are the choice weapon for many government agencies and military organizations all over the world. There's probably a reason.Don't let this thread get into a "why this gun is better", or "why guns suck" thread. If you have something to contribute, feel free. Otherwise, let it go! :)
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Naturally, reliability is one of the reasons that Glock's are chosen by many police forces, and I'm not contending that they're great guns, but there is another "real world" reason that isn't discussed as much... Glock offers HUGE discounts to law enforcement. It sounds silly, but think of the cost to a city of outfitting hundreds of officers with guns. If a city can save $20,000 by choosing Glock over Beretta or S&W to outfit a few hundred officers, you know they're gonna be all over it.
SirPoonga:
--- Quote from: M3talhead on May 06, 2005, 04:06:47 am ---[li]Guns are not "fashionable". Anyone who thinks otherwise needs a serious lesson in life.[/li]
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Wrong, you haven't been to gun shows or seen antique guns. Some of the engravings are very elaborate. You don't put fancy engravings on unless you want to look good :)
chasmosis:
--- Quote from: dmsuchy on May 05, 2005, 09:14:40 pm ---I carry a 40mm and feel it is an ideal round, but thats just my opinion.
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Isn't it a little hard to carry around??
What about the kick?
.40 caliber maybe?
Dartful Dodger:
--- Quote from: danny_galaga on May 05, 2005, 08:38:42 pm ---so following THAT reasoning, wouldnt you rather have one 'o' those .50 calibre deer hunting pistols? !!)
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I'd rather have a high caliber rifle, but the people at my local grocery store frown on me when I'm shopping with an AR-15 over my shoulder.
There is an old saying, never bring a pistol to a rifle fight. Hand guns are only used because you can
Zakk:
--- Quote from: Dartful Dodger on May 06, 2005, 11:51:14 am ---There is an old saying, never bring a pistol to a rifle fight.
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