Why do some people ridicule Glock enthusiasts?

[Sgt.K]

Careful, that kind of talk is bound to rile up the 1911 fanbois.

But some of us can be chill about it...

[Mitch10mm]

I like what I like. I might not like what you do Never understood why that's a problem for some people. It's like Chevy/Ford.

[chp1911]

Because many glock owners are overly enthusiastic and unapologetic about it to the point that they'd likely stand in line to have Gaston's baby.

I like glocks. Allot. But plastic perfection? I don't think so.

In fact, IMO there has yet to be manufactured a "perfect" handgun. I can find at least one fault or flaw with every brand and every model.

OH NO YEW D-UNT!

[Yoder]

I've shot the same Glock 17 for about 10 years. I have about 50k rounds through the gun. It's a great gun. Ergonomics are not awesome. Parts are cheap and easy to replace. Factory sights are shit. Factory trigger is also shit. I've changed out both and made a huge difference. Is it perfection? No. But, it's super reliable and good enough to win USPSA nationals with. That's more than you can say about most guns.

[39flathead]

Don't even get people started on Hi-Point fanboys.

This is the only correct answer.

[Hokkmike]

Been good reading. Thanks all. The cartoon was a bit over the top but that's POOFA for you.

[39flathead]

To my way of thinking, plastic is for grips and stocks, not the main structural, stress bearing component of an impulse generating device like a firearm. I am a Sig guy. I like guns made of metal (even if it is an aluminum alloy, it's still metal), and yes I will bust your balls for the plastic gun. With that said, I do recognize that if Glocks didn't work they wouldn't still be making them, nor would other manufacturers have followed Glock into the plastic frame market.

If I ever DO buy a Glock, it's going to be an 80 - because reasons (4473 to be exact )




For your viewing pleasure:

So SIGs plastic guns are what?
Not to be trusted since the main structural component is plastic?

Asking for a friend.

[Justin///M]

Where do the H&K fanboys rank among the others?

At the the top.

[CMP703006]

Glock fanboys are kind of like AK fanboys, they believe their firearm is the bestest thing since sliced bread because of they're ultra specially reliable and the fact that the large majority of police/third world nations use them.

I've shot both, I find the AK's I've shot to be terrible and I'm indifferent to Glocks. I've shoot a G19 and simply didn't shoot it very well but have also gotten a 1st round hit on a 100 yd target with a .40 cal Glock so I know they can shoot.

For Glock I think they are also popular due to their proliferation in police use, marketing, movies, video games and TV. Because of this more new shooters have been exposed to them and as such they have become what one would consider to be the baseline for handguns. If it's cheaper than a Glock it is perceived as being a low quality firearm, if it is more expensive then people say "well you should have bought a Glock and spent the extra on ammo". Most people I've seen shooting Glocks a lot have usually done some amount of modifications done to them.

I would compare this to the precision rifle crowd with the Remington 700 guys. They say if you bought a custom action you were wasting money that could have been spent on ammo. Usually this comes from guys who extensively modified their 700 to the point it almost costs as much as a custom.

[unclejumbo]

Glock fanboys are kind of like AK fanboys, they believe their firearm is the bestest thing since sliced bread because of they're ultra specially reliable and the fact that the large majority of police/third world nations use them.

I've shot both, I find the AK's I've shot to be terrible and I'm indifferent to Glocks. I've shoot a G19 and simply didn't shoot it very well but have also gotten a 1st round hit on a 100 yd target with a .40 cal Glock so I know they can shoot.

For Glock I think they are also popular due to their proliferation in police use, marketing, movies, video games and TV. Because of this more new shooters have been exposed to them and as such they have become what one would consider to be the baseline for handguns. If it's cheaper than a Glock it is perceived as being a low quality firearm, if it is more expensive then people say "well you should have bought a Glock and spent the extra on ammo". Most people I've seen shooting Glocks a lot have usually done some amount of modifications done to them.

I would compare this to the precision rifle crowd with the Remington 700 guys. They say if you bought a custom action you were wasting money that could have been spent on ammo. Usually this comes from guys who extensively modified their 700 to the point it almost costs as much as a custom.

It's always sad when I have to explain low-bid to those that tell me Glocks are the best because police departments use them. They're the cheapest best, not THE best.