Rifle rich and pistol poor...

[John Havard]

You can’t really do better than a Glock 17 for safety, dependability, firepower and accuracy. At least, that is what the operators of Delta Force decided about 2 years ago when they ran new trials to decide what to replace their Berettas with. They narrowed the trials down to a Sig (229 IIRC) and the Glock 17. Majority voted for the Glock as the new service pistol.

Those guys all literally shoot lots of bad guys with handguns, and every operator has more experience with handguns than any of us will ever achieve, so I think their decision is the last word on the subject.

One final thought…. The choice of handgun for Delta is very literally a life & death decision, they chose the Glock 17 for situations where they have to survive close quarters combat without using their rifle, which I’d always their first option.

Mostly Glock 19’s but ok

 

[mdwest]

They’ve also fielded G22 and G23 in significant numbers over the years…

That unit is in constant T&E mode on all equipment.. and continually changing gear (to include weapons) based on mission requirements and preferences…

 

[John Havard]

They’ve also fielded G22 and G23 in significant numbers over the years…

That unit is in constant T&E mode on all equipment.. and continually changing gear (to include weapons) based on mission requirements and preferences…

That is true as well. I’m a “former” 18D.

They’ve also fielded G22 and G23 in significant numbers over the years…

That unit is in constant T&E mode on all equipment.. and continually changing gear (to include weapons) based on mission requirements and preferences…

That is also true. I am a “former” 18D

 

[mdwest]

Doc!

 

[freefall]

In that case, is the Ruger better than the Buckmark?

TLMrs has a Buckmark, I like the Ruger better, but the controls on the Buckmark are more relatable to other autopistols.

 

[John Havard]

Doc!

Yes. I was Doc Havard for more years than not

 

[John Havard]

Doc!

Do we know each other?

 

[mdwest]

Pm sent

 

[CoElkHunter]

They’ve also fielded G22 and G23 in significant numbers over the years…

That unit is in constant T&E mode on all equipment.. and continually changing gear (to include weapons) based on mission requirements and preferences…

If I were to buy a 9mm, it would be a Glock 17. Unlike now, back in the day, the available bullets for the 9mm had a lot to be desired. I still carry my Glock 22 going on 17 years and have no complaints with it. I DO like my Glock 29 though for CCW.

 

[freefall]

To once again quote Clint Smith, "I'm an old guy and I like my old gun".
My 1911 has served me well for a goodly while now, if I'm not carrying it , it will be a round gun in a more potent chambering. For large furry creatures rather than 2-leggers.

 

[Forrest Halley]

If I were to buy a 9mm, it would be a Glock 17. Unlike now, back in the day, the available bullets for the 9mm had a lot to be desired. I still carry my Glock 22 going on 17 years and have no complaints with it. I DO like my Glock 29 though for CCW.

With the 19x and the 45 available, I see no need to have the extra barrel length. The GSSF competition seems to uphold that the shorter Glocks are more accurate.

 

[Wyatt Smith]

If I had to buy a Glock I would look hard the 45, it seems to about right to me in every way. I just hate the grip angle and won’t take the time to get used to it. There are other good options.