Remembering the first firearm I purchased there was no doubt I thought it should be the Glock 19 9mm. For guns every individual ha their own preferences and tastes. No one type is better than the other.
The design of firearms fundamentally has not changed since 1911... that is literally 111 years already. For that amount of time perfecting every gram the gun has to offer has been implemented. Trust me not all guns are good designs but by shooting as many as I can before buying the Glock was a good first choice.
As I lived in other places around the world guns to many especially in Asia is a mere fantasy people can only imagine and the only time they get to use one will be in video games. So being in the US personally its a must to experience and deep dive into guns and ammo. At the time little did I know... once you go in... you dont come out.
The funny thing is that I can part with most of my personal belongings and sell them on ebay or give them away. However, when it comes to my guns... I just can't let go. Its such a personal experience at a level where this object needs to be respected and taken care of. Cause at the end of the day a gun is designed for one main purpose... to take down a threat.
So when handling it should never be taken lightly. The repeated process of practicing safety and learning how to use it properly as time goes by it builds a personal relationship to it... therefore a bond is made both physically and mentally.
Maybe this is why? I am not sure but one thing was for sure... I locked up all my guns and placed them safe at my parents home and gave momma the keys. I told momma..."whatever you do, dont give the keys to dad." hehehe...
I get asked a lot from my friends in Asia about guns and they ask me questions about the Glock and maybe some in our Hive community who likes guns but has no access would probably ask the same... as the following below.
"Why is the Glock so popular?"
This is the most asked of all and in the beginning I was also asking the same question. This is what I can say through my experience with owning the handgun, practice shooting with instructors, and analyzing the design as a product designer.
No.1 - Some might dont know but there is a LOT of different type of Glocks. Some of my friends thought of it as just one model but there are 50+ models of variety. Mainly divided by overall size of the handgun and caliber size of the bullet. From there it gets divided even further by functions and cosmetic styles. This ensures there is probably a Glock model made specifically for your needs. You can adjust size depending on your hand size and also adjust caliber size to fit your preferences. Basically in the 50+ model variants there is one made for you. :) My first reason why Glocks are popular.
No.2 - The Glock is mostly made with Plastic! This really gives it an advantage because it makes the handgun so much lighter to hold on your hand. and trust me.... weight is everything when it comes to response times. The all metal handguns like the legendary 1911's are rock solid but try holding it for several hours in practice or when you are carrying it around your body. You will feel the wrath of what it means by "Heavy". 1Kg feels like 10Kg when your tired. The properties of plastics is taken full advantage of and the results are that not only its light but also very durable as well.
No.3 - Last but not least, IT JUST WORKS... This part is hard to explain for my video game shooters but guns jam... and they jam easily. Its why we consistently clean and maintenance our guns... because it would be pretty shitty if your gun jams at the most important time you need it the most. That would just truly suck... its worse than anything a gun has to offer! The Glock is known for its "Reliability" no matter what ammo its being used or whatever situation you might be in... wet, sandy, hot, cold... its been tried-and-true with the same results. IT JUST WORKS. I think this is the part where I value the most. The reason for this is because Glock has engineered it to be as simplistic as possible. Both in function and also in parts. When things become simple there is another element that become enhanced.... which is Reliability.
For comparison of weight both being .45 Caliber
| Model | Weight (Unloaded) | Weight (Loaded) |
|---|---|---|
| M1911 | 1.14 kg/2.51 lbs | 1.36 kg/2.99 lbs |
| G45 | 0.61 kg/1.35 lbs | 0.86 kg/1.89 lbs |
New materials such as polymer plastics are slimming down the weight of many firearms and more exotic materials & coatings such as carbon fiber, reinforced glass, liquid metal are being introduced to challenge to higher levels of accuracy, handling, and reliability.
Another thing I love about the Glock is that it has so much options for accessories and modifications. Due to its popularity there are so many after-market parts to choose from. I really just want it to be reliable and raise the chances of my gun not jamming when its absolutely needed to fire. If that is the case then usually factory parts is what I look for.... and Magazines. Lots and lots of magazines. :)
That's its for today! My introduction to my first pistol on Hive.
Glock - G19 Gen5 MOS... Next coming post I will explain more about the accessories. Stay Tuned and thanks for stopping by to read my blog.
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