glock 22 .40 is it worth the money

[wickedinhere]

i was thinking of getting a glock 22 .40 and was wanting some opinions is it worth the money?

[Haukola]

A very good friend of mine carries one of these and absolutely loves it. I must say, I've gotten to shoot it several times and would consider owning one. The only real draw back comes in how expensive the ammo is for the .40 cal, compared to a 9mm for example. A box of Winchester range ammo is $17 per 100 rounds here (San Antonio, Texas) for the .40 and about $11 for the 9mm.

So... if you do alot of this: :2guns: you might want to consider something a little cheaper to shoot based on budget. It's an awful sweet weapon, and I really like it... but there are other priorities in life that I have to pay for along with my shooting.

-HK-

[BlenderWizard]

It's pretty good; I used to own one. Although, if I had it to do again, I would get something from the Springfield XD line. Everyone at the gun store says they're as good of a shooter as a glock, but they have some actual safeties on it. That and they run about $100 cheaper.

[txfyrguy]

Try jgsales.com, he is selling them for $350 I think.

[wickedinhere]

thanks for the info

[pdog]

Wickedinhere, if you are looking at the cost of ammo and prefer the 9mm, they do make it also in 9mm. I'm a Glock armorer and at first did not like the Glock s I was use to shooting Colts, Berettas, etc. I currently own three, the 27, 33, and 22. there are less parts ( 33) the pin has a garbage channel in it to blow out carbor/crud build up to prevent jams and numerous other goodies other guns do not have. I also carry as my issued gun being a state trooper. Yes there were a few problems with the first ones we got in 1991 but they re-angled the slide ejection port and took care of the stove pipes we were getting. We train with some real cheap remanufactured ammo (HSM) (cost factor) and very few problems. Not the guns fault, primers in backwards etc. You can't really customize one alot like you can other guns but the thing will go off as designed. DO NOT SHOOT LEAD BULLETS, a few is ok but be darn sure you clean the hammer forged barrel or the lead will build up and..... I'm getting ready to buy a 357 sig barrel to put in my 35, one of the nicer options I can do. Get the 3.5 pound trigger, possibly the extended mag release if you like them also. Used ones here in Missouri go for around $400 for your info, with night sights add about $35. If you get one with the rail, stay away from Glock light attachment unles you replace the crossbar. Stream light has the best, easy to turn on and off, about $15 more but worth it.

[wickedinhere]

i am goin to go with the glock i will be pricing them next week thanks for all the info

[gv2shooter]

Hey wickedinhere!

I think you've made a good choice with the Glock, it's an excellent pistol that can take any kind of abuse and still fire. But like some one else just posted, you might want to consider at least shooting a Springfield XD pistol before you make a purchase. IMO, a pistol needs to fit your hand, point naturally for you, and have the features and the durability to fit your needs. I'm a long time pistol and rifle shooter, and I've tried lots of revolvers and semi's. I've owned Rugers, Smiths, and Colts. I've shot SIGS, CZs, Glocks and now I shoot a Springfield XD. I'll be honest with you, if there wasn't an XD, I would shoot a Glock. But the reason I shoot an XD is because it's as good as a Glock and has a little more. I won't go into detail, but the XD points better for me, it has a loaded round indicator, a cocked indicator, a 1911-type grip safety, it uses SIG sights, and it's less expensive. For me, it's the best semi I have ever owned.

gv2shooter

[lendell]

If you do get a Glock, I hope you're a very safe shooter, because they have virtually no safety device. The safety action trigger is a joke.

[gossman]

The Glock is a very SAFE firearm. If you practice the 3 safety rules, you will not ever have a problem. 1-Always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction.
2-Always keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot (key safety especially with a Glock) 3-Always keep the gun unloaded until ready to use (this rule depends on what you consider "ready to use". Obiviously if you carry it for personal protection you will have it loaded. Thus if rules 1 and 2 are followed there should be no problem.) The Glock is not my favorite firearm only because of the look, I am a 1911 fan, but as a pistol they are proven. I been planning on taking a stress fire class and I am not sure that my own pistol collection can handle 500+ rounds fired in a day. So I have been considering a Glock this coming summer, most likely a .45 Glock to match my other firearms. Good luck!! :beer:

[TPW]

I carry the Glock .40 Cal. and feel very secure with it. It's not as big as the .45, has a higher mag capacity, and has a much better punch than the 9 mm.
Put it this way, as a man stopper it out performs the 9mm and is capable of going through windshields and car doors. I've seen the 9 mm deflect off both in real life confrontations. I had the 9 mm but sold it.
The Glock has smooth sides and will not catch on you cloths if you choose to carry it in your pocket without a holster. It's an important consideration if confronted. As for safety, treat it like a revolver, don't pull the trigger unless you have to!
I've seen Glocks dropped in mud, sand, frozen in water over nite and dropped from roof tops, and they still shoot.
They have few moving parts and are easy to clean.
For an all around personal defense weapon, the Glock .40 Cal is an excellent choice.
My observation as a former NYCPD firearms instructor.

[Bullmoose]

The only safety that really works is the one between your ears. Most of the IDPA shooters seem to shoot Glocks with no problem and we aren't any smarter than the average bear. Jim.

[AR15_Fanatic]

I carry a Glock 23 .40 for concealed carry. They are excellent weapons and IMHO have gotten a bad rap from 1) careless in-duh-viduals who don't practice safe firearms handling which gets then hurt and 2) people who believe that real men don't shoot plastic guns. The Glock is a fine weapon, perfectly safe and extremely accurate and reliable. I have searched around for a number of years looking at combat pistols and have found that in a tactical situation, a Glock offers you everything you need and nothing you don't. It also makes an excellent competition pistol due to its simplicity of operation and accuracy.

If you're going to use the pistol for self defense at home or concealed carry, be sure to get a good holster that can absolutely prevent foreign objects from entering the trigger well.