This sounds like a good time to introduce to you all that I am also a bit of a gun nut (psychopath) and weapon enthusiast *twitch*. I know I've only done one game review but whatever eat a shit. This review will detail the weapon system developed by the Austrian weapon manufacturer Glock Ges m.b.H. If you want to know it all you can read Wikipedia's article on Glock. This will be a streamlined ass and awesome comparing mainly second and third generation pistols.
Let me start by saying I'm not a fan of Glock. I recognize it as an effective, durable, and versatile bullet thrower at a price for every man and maniac. But I would take many other pistols over it in a heartbeat given the choice.
The Ass (3rd Gen):
- The trigger is probably the most uncomfortable piece of shit I've ever used. I've worn more blisters on my index finger with that gun than any other i've put hundreds of rounds through
- Plastic picatinny rail does NOT (usually) play nice with metal accessories
- 4.5 to 5.5 lbs (in most civilian models) trigger pull that will piss you off with that trigger
-Glock uses a polygonal (got lots of angles kids) barrel design so if you reload make sure you buy the jacketed rounds. Or so they say
- Lack of a safety or other extras people have become accustomed to (like a deCOCKer)
The Awesome:
- Durability. Drop it, run it over, smother it in mud and shit that bitch will still fire. Sometimes called the AK of pistols, I'd trust my life to it
- Easy field strip (tease) and cleaning
-High ammo capacity regardless of caliber
- There is a pistol for practically every caliber. You can think it, Glock will shoot it
- On top of a multitude of calibers, most have a full size, compact, and subcompact model with barrel lengths ranging from 6.02" to 3.46"
- PRICE. $400 is low for a brand new fucking gun
That's the gist of it for pros and cons. I just want to elaborate on a few points. First is the safety. There isn't one really. There is a lever in the middle of the trigger that needs to be depressed before it can fire. I guess its to help prevent a discharge in the holster or in a brawl, but I can't picture anything pulling the trigger and not depressing the lever. All it does is make for an uncomfortable trigger. So, WTF were you thinkin' Glock? FAIL FTL FML<good.
Now, if a lack of safeties is a con for you, then someone needs a lesson on shooting off your load too soon and accidental discharges. Your finger is all the safely you should need.
I also want to touch on the differences in Glock's generations. I hated the Generation 2 with a passion. Everything about it was awkward and uncomfortable. I was inaccurate as fuck with it too. However, Generation 3 came along and gave us an ergonomic grip that was smaller and fit a lot better. They kept the same checkered design which is fine. Generation 3 also finally added a picatinny rail (tactical rail for the n00b3 out thar). The 4th Generation came along in 2010 and attempts to reduce recoil with a familiar dual recoil spring. This makes the pistol slightly wider and really doesn't impact performance that much.
Additionally, you can get the "C" models, C for (cunt?) compensated. The barrel is machined lighter and there are two long notches cut into the top of the slide to reduce weight and make it aerodynamic, or something. Regardless, the differences are benign, but somehow the 3rd and 4th Generations are NOT interchangeable. Don't go changing barrels and have it blow up in your FACE.
My final point is to say that Glocks are very good pistols. You can rely on them and many, many police agencies do. They are cheap for what you get. If there are any questions you can ask and I'll reply. With what I don't know, but you will get a reply.
J 
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