Only one Semi-auto

[Glock 'em down]

Originally Posted by dennishoddy

The venerable 1911 of course

Originally Posted by Coach_1

The 1911. Looks good, easy to carry, and has killed US enemies for years. What more could you ask for.

Originally Posted by TWSS

Glocks are silly, 1911s are boss. Deal with it.

Originally Posted by ldp4570

WOOHOO!!!!!!!

Being the old school feller and revolver lover that I am, I seriously doubt if I ever own another bottom feeder.

However...

If I wind up with an extra thousand bucks in my hand, I MIGHT be the proud owner of one of these....



...someday.

[blutch]

GED - what is it?

[djsmithinvesting]

Originally Posted by Glocktogo

Glock 17

Reliable
Durable
Inexpensive
Easy To Use
Cheap(er) Ammo
Inexpensive Parts
Many Aftermarket Upgrades And Accessories
One Basic Tool To Do A Complete Armorer Level Disassembly

What's not to like with those attributes?

Couldnt have said it better myself. I will however add that if you were limited to one, you would probably want one with the highest chance of finding ammo, another plus for the 9mm. If nato uses it ammo is always plentiful. Its not my favorite round, but .40s&w might get hard to find at some point, at least harder than 9mm. And Ive never seen a glock EVER (ive owned at least 50 of em) that didnt shoot every time

[djsmithinvesting]

For the 1911 guys, Im not trying to be argumentative but heres why not a 1911.

There are hundreds of manufacturers of that gun from Norinco to Wilson Combat, none of them have drop in interchangeable parts. 1911s are very very very parts finicky (due to the many many variations and customizations), you have to fit every single part, and some parts cant work with some 1911s, even if they are the same size. An example would be the sear/trigger return spring. If the spring doesnt have the correct (either way, too much or not enough) tension, then your gun doesnt work. You cant just buy that spring and put it in, in most cases.

But a glock 17 part is a glock 17 part is a glock 17 part, doesnt matter who makes it. They are all compatible and completely plug and play. And if you can put an alternator in your car you can fix a glock

[okie98]

In spite of the above posting, I have to stay with the 1911, chambered in either .45 or 10 m/m. Either would make for a very comfortable companion.

[Glock 'em down]

Originally Posted by blutch

GED - what is it?

Smith & Wesson Gunsite edition.

[lostranger]

Sig 220 .45. Feels good, very accurate, and shoots every time.

[Sooner67]

Steyr M9-A1

[GMThunder]

Originally Posted by djsmithinvesting

For the 1911 guys, Im not trying to be argumentative but heres why not a 1911.

There are hundreds of manufacturers of that gun from Norinco to Wilson Combat, none of them have drop in interchangeable parts. 1911s are very very very parts finicky (due to the many many variations and customizations), you have to fit every single part, and some parts cant work with some 1911s, even if they are the same size. An example would be the sear/trigger return spring. If the spring doesnt have the correct (either way, too much or not enough) tension, then your gun doesnt work. You cant just buy that spring and put it in, in most cases.

But a glock 17 part is a glock 17 part is a glock 17 part, doesnt matter who makes it. They are all compatible and completely plug and play. And if you can put an alternator in your car you can fix a glock

Geez, it's a wonder how all those 1911s made it through wars and decades of military service.

[Terry Pregler]

"But a glock 17 part is a glock 17 part is a glock 17 part, doesnt matter who makes it. They are all compatible and completely plug and play."

This statement is not true...

[Glock 'em down]

Originally Posted by Terry Pregler

But a glock 17 part is a glock 17 part is a glock 17 part, doesnt matter who makes it. They are all compatible and completely plug and play.

This statement is not true...

What part(s) did you have issues with? If it was an OEM Glock part, it should be drop in and go.

After market stuff? That's another story.

[Terry Pregler]

GED, OEM Glock parts are one thing, most of the time.
Djs stated that it doesn't matter who makes the part it will work. There are endless amounts of junk for glocks made by different vendors that cause all sorts of troubles.

[Glock 'em down]

Originally Posted by Terry Pregler

GED, OEM Glock parts are one thing, most of the time.
Djs stated that it doesn't matter who makes the part it will work. There are endless amounts of junk for glocks made by different vendors that cause all sorts of troubles.

Yeah, you're right.

OEM stuff is the only way to go.

[fltmedic]

I would have to go with my Glock 21SF.

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Originally Posted by fltmedic

I would have to go with my Glock 21SF.

My chief is talking about us "upgrading" to the 21SF. He really likes it.