Modified thoughts on Glocks (and all other handguns)
Awhile back, I posted a glowing review of my then new Kahr PM9 autopistol.
I have recently modified my views on the ownership of my Kahr PM9, Glocks and handguns in general. I took a course recently at Tactical Response in Tennessee. It was a two day, grueling offensive/defensive course where we shot about 1000 rounds in two days.
The only guns that survived the course were the Glocks.
Period.
I was a big fan of my Kahr PM9 for its size and concealment possibilities. I saw numerous Kahrs fail over the weekend, as well as Sigs, Colts and many others. The worst offenders were the supposedly ironclad Colt .45s, which were worse than useless, with constant jams and finally falling apart completely. The Glocks shot flawlessly, WITHOUT ONE FAILURE TO FEED OR FIRE.
My Glock 29 10mm worked perfectly, and shot like a dream all weekend.
I got home and promptly traded my Kahr PM9 with Armalaser for a stock Glock 26. I am now carrying it in a Galco concealment holster, just behind my right hip. I learned the worth of spending good money on a PRO holster system as well. Having the best gun in the world in a crap holster can get you killed. I also learned an amazing draw, as well as countless other improvements to my shooting skills. I feel like a much more competent shooter now, one who could save a life if needed. I couldn’t recommend courses at Tactical Response more. Take one.
It takes practical applications like this to really put gear to the test. I don’t mean to slag anyone’s firearm in any way. Your gun may work fine for you. The real test of a firearm is this:
Will it fire every time you pull the trigger? Really! Will it go bang EVERY DAMN TIME? If you are unsure, get a different gun. Can you drop it on the ground, in the mud, shoot it upside down and sideways? Can you shoot 1000 rounds through it and have it still work? The first thing James Yeager did in class was to throw his Glock onto the concrete from 5 feet up, and tell us that if we weren’t willing to do this with OUR guns, we should probably find another gun, or another class.
My Kahr PM9 did NOT go bang every damn time, alas. Sorry Kahr!
I have been completely convinced that the most reliable handguns on the planet are made by Glock.
End of line.
I was a convert before that class, for similar reasons. TR’s classes teach transition, so that you don’t end up with an empty rifle, and a full pistol. In any case, I wasn’t a glock guy before the training, but am now: they fire in conditions that leave so called “superior” pistols unusable.