ConradM":2c9uuuvy said:
I handled a few different guns at the range today as I'm planning on a new one here soon. I just really don't understand the praise Glocks get. I'm sure it's proven and reliable and all... But the grip is HUGE and it has the angle of a rifle.
As far as I can tell it's the only gun that has that severe of a grip angle. To each his own I guess.
I'm looking at a 19 and a compact 1911 right now. The front grip angle of the 19 is
identical to the frontstrap angle of the 1911. The 19 measures 2.17" thick through the grip from just under the triggerguard to the backstrap. The 1911 measures 2.12" with the grip safety pulled in. The 19 grip is 1.18" thick, the stock 1911 grips are 1.28" thick. You grip the Glock about 1/2" higher than a 1911 which I think contributes more to the different feel than the shape of the grip.
Yes the Glock grip is more rectangular and the bump at the bottom of the backstrap fits the hand differently.
Grip angle of a rifle? Hardly. If I shoot the Glock then pick up the 1911 I automatically hold low. If I shoot the 1911 and pick up the Glock I aim high. For a few draws or dry fires, then I correct and all is fine. An arched MSH on the 1911 lessens the difference.
Sorry I can't make the comparison to the beloved SR9 cause someone else owns it now, although the SR9 replicates the 1911 grip angle and feel along with a high hold like the Glock.
You point is? Oh, you don't like Glocks. Maybe you shouldn't buy one then. :roll: