Got Me Another Glock Today

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doublestack

Discussion Starter · Jun 5, 2021

I have a 23 Gen 4 and a 26 Gen 4, but today I jumped in to Gen 5…

There was a brand new shiny 19 Gen 5 in the case. I had to make a quick decision. I brought it home. I’ll get it to the range this weekend…

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MisterMills357

· #2 · Jun 13, 2021

Glock is the best gun out there, but I live an infamous life, since I don't own one. I am looking at getting another 1911 .45 though; perhaps a Mossberg 12 gauge too. I am set in my ways I guess.
I must be a poo head.

doublestack

Discussion Starter · #3 · Jul 4, 2021

Allright… I’ve had a few outings with the pistol now. I really like it. I put Ameriglo Agent sights on it. This was my first trip for some target practice with the new sights. It hit where it was pointed. I like the pistol and the sights.

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MisterMills357

· #4 · Jul 4, 2021

doublestack said:
Allright… I’ve had a few outings with the pistol now. I really like it. I put Ameriglo Agent sights on it. This was my first trip for some target practice with the new sights. It hit where it was pointed. I like the pistol and the sights.
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What was your distance from the target? Anyway that’s a really good group.

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doublestack

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jul 5, 2021

MisterMills357 said:
What was your distance from the target? Anyway that’s a really good group.

I’m only 40 to 50 feet from the target. I really practice on the slow straight back squeeze. I want to be better. If ammo ever gets affordable again, I’ll get more time behind the trigger. I’m thinking about getting a new trigger connector to lighten and crisp it up a little, but I know the pistol is more capable than I am. I hesitate to post like this on a lot of forums because they will over criticize my shooting. It ain’t great but it’s good enough. And I have fun doing it.

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MisterMills357

· #6 · Jul 5, 2021

doublestack said:
I’m only 40 to 50 feet from the target. I really practice on the slow straight back squeeze. I want to be better. If ammo ever gets affordable again, I’ll get more time behind the trigger. I’m thinking about getting a new trigger connector to lighten and crisp it up a little, but I know the pistol is more capable than I am. I hesitate to post like this on a lot of forums because they will over criticize my shooting. It ain’t great but it’s good enough. And I have fun doing it.

That’s a good group, and anyone that would criticize it as bad shooting, is a simp. 🦅

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Tony N

· #7 · Jul 7, 2021

doublestack said:
I’m only 40 to 50 feet from the target. I really practice on the slow straight back squeeze. I want to be better. If ammo ever gets affordable again, I’ll get more time behind the trigger. I’m thinking about getting a new trigger connector to lighten and crisp it up a little, but I know the pistol is more capable than I am. I hesitate to post like this on a lot of forums because they will over criticize my shooting. It ain’t great but it’s good enough. And I have fun doing it.

Nothing wrong with your grouping, people who criticize never show their targets. As far as further mods to your gun accuracy has more to do with the shooter than the gun. Many years ago I went through the Navy Rangemaster/ Small Arms Instructor class. The instructors were all members of the Navy pistol and rifle shooting teams. All of us but a few guys were shooting good, the ones not doing well constantly blamed the old 1911’s we were shooting. We even traded pistols and they still shot horribly.
For the final shoot off one of the instructors broke out the hand tuned Colt National Match Gold Cup that he used in competition. It was one of the finest guns I have ever shot. The guys who blamed the old 1911’s we were shooting surprisingly still shot poorly even with the finest pistol they will ever shoot.
You can throw all the money you want at your gun and it will not change bad shooting habits.
Use the money and get some training and you will be amazed at how well you can shoot any factory gun. Another thing is start at 7 or 10 yards, get your groups tight and then move out farther.

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doublestack

Discussion Starter · #8 · Jul 8, 2021

Tony N said:
Nothing wrong with your grouping, people who criticize never show their targets. As far as further mods to your gun accuracy has more to do with the shooter than the gun. Many years ago I went through the Navy Rangemaster/ Small Arms Instructor class. The instructors were all members of the Navy pistol and rifle shooting teams. All of us but a few guys were shooting good, the ones not doing well constantly blamed the old 1911’s we were shooting. We even traded pistols and they still shot horribly.
For the final shoot off one of the instructors broke out the hand tuned Colt National Match Gold Cup that he used in competition. It was one of the finest guns I have ever shot. The guys who blamed the old 1911’s we were shooting surprisingly still shot poorly even with the finest pistol they will ever shoot.
You can throw all the money you want at your gun and it will not change bad shooting habits.
Use the money and get some training and you will be amazed at how well you can shoot any factory gun. Another thing is start at 7 or 10 yards, get your groups tight and then move out farther.

I agree with everything you said. I do plan on practicing a lot more. I don’t blame the pistol, I know that it is far more accurate than I am. Thank you for your comment. It is well received.

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Heavy4Caliber

· #9 · Dec 28, 2021

Congrats on the new pistol. Nice shooting!

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Andres

· #10 · Mar 30, 2022

Congrats on the new Piece! 40-50 feet is a good distance to shoot someone. In most cases, you have to pray that they had a gun at that distance... Look at your bottom three fingers when you shoot, a lot of people focus on trigger alone, but don't realize that they squeezing the bottom three fingers of their gun hand when they are about to fire the shot.... Just a suggestion, 27 years as a firearms instructor, you tend to see a LOT!!! Good luck, God Bless and getting some extra training can only help if it's from a reputable Instructor.....

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Mikes10MM

· #11 · Apr 2, 2022

If that group doesn’t stop someone, they’re probably supped up on drugs.

Andres

· #12 · Apr 6, 2022

That's why shot placement is more important than caliber size in most cases! You are actually better off spreading the pattern out a little bit!!!

Mikes10MM

· #13 · Apr 6, 2022

I learnt a long time ago that you shouldn’t look a person in the eyes if you have to shoot at them. It’s better too look at the chest and don’t think too long either just pull the trigger numerous times.

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Lolph Dundgren

· #14 · 12 mo ago

MisterMills357 said:
Glock is the best gun out there, but I live an infamous life, since I don't own one. I am looking at getting another 1911 .45 though; perhaps a Mossberg 12 gauge too. I am set in my ways I guess.
I must be a poo head.

Nothing wrong with that. We gun people are an eclectic group, that's for sure.

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Makenai

· #15 · 9 mo ago

Nice gun! Nice shooting! Congrats! G19 Gen5 is an excellent option among all currently on the market in the segment of hand pistols.

NLM

· #16 · 9 mo ago

Nice grouping and nice Glock.

I have been looking at purchasing a 19 - but not sure if I should go with the Gen 5 or not. LGS had a sale the other week - but I couldn't make up my mind.

GlockGuide

· #17 · 9 mo ago

Join GSSF | Glock Sport Shooting Foundation It’s a Glock Shooting organization run by Glock. Every year you are a member, you will receive a coupon to purchase a Glock at a significant discount. For example, a standard G19 is $410 with coupon.

GSSF also puts on matches (indoor and outdoor) around the country and membership gives you access to take Glock training courses like the Certified Armorers Course.

I’m guessing the savings alone over the “on sale” gun could put you as much as halfway to your next Glock. Makes buying decisions a lot easier

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