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I've worked behind the gun counter at two different stores in my life. Mark up on all firearms is very small (Stores make their money on ammo and other gun/hunting related supplies). On the back of the ticket hanging on each gun is a code by which salesmen can know what the store's cost is, all factors considered, on the gun, which is how I know. Next to that was the rock bottom price to accept from a hard dealing customer, which was very little more.

They both shoot well and are cheap enough to shoot that I shoot them a lot more than I would a 1911 45acp or even a Glock 45acp.

He's the best of the best with a single action, for sure, but comparison to my video demonstrates the superior potential of the double action revolver.

He's also shooting a highly modified 8 shot revolver

As a writer, I feel it�s my God given calling to educate. Having such blind faith in something (anything), isn�t healthy. Since the nature of the Glock is a defensive pistol, the consequences of misplaced faith can have horrendous results. Just trying to open some eyes�It�s what I do; I can�t help myself.

I have to rate the hilarity of the irony there. Kudos

He's also shooting a highly modified 8 shot revolver

This thread is why I do not spend much time here on the fire anymore. People start a thread to start an argument.

This thread is why I do not spend much time here on the fire anymore. People start a thread to start an argument.

Rabid Glock owners - Please explain???

In my opinion, the myth of the Glock began some time in the '90's. I clearly recall then, hearing the most incredible stories about Glocks...That they could be run over by a truck and still work like a timex, that they were impervious to saltwater, that they never suffered a jam, even with el cheapo ammo, and so on.
I have never heard such claims about any other gun, however, I think the Glock was so new, that most people didn't know them, and were ready to believe almost anything.
What is particularly surprising, is that now Glocks are well known, yet the myth continues. I actually think Glocks are good pistols, with a combination of marketing genius, and simple, innovative design-they were in the right place at the right time.
Speaking purely for myself, I find the negative features of Glocks outweigh their positives. What are some of these negatives? Polygonal rifling cannot accept cast bullets. The sights are fragile. The dimensions of the gun makes it unsuitable for a variety of carry options. Anything that can move the trigger will fire the gun. The grip frame is poorly executed. The Damn thing is downright hideous.
Add to this the fact that Glock is hardly a tack driver, and you wind up in reality-hardly the legend some would make it out to be.
No doubt there are some who the Glock fits perfectly. I certainly believe for these folks its a great match. However, I have my own suspicion with the Glock myth, that people try to live up to it because it is so pervasive, and so fanatically defended. They want it to be true so badly that they wave every flag on the block, as if by sheer vehemence, the rest of us will believe it too.

I don't know a Glock shooter who isn't satisfied with their weapon. Of course, they have a different level of satisfaction than I do.

Dan

In my opinion, the myth of the Glock began some time in the '90's. I clearly recall then, hearing the most incredible stories about Glocks...That they could be run over by a truck and still work like a timex, that they were impervious to saltwater, that they never suffered a jam, even with el cheapo ammo, and so on.
I have never heard such claims about any other gun, however, I think the Glock was so new, that most people didn't know them, and were ready to believe almost anything.
What is particularly surprising, is that now Glocks are well known, yet the myth continues. I actually think Glocks are good pistols, with a combination of marketing genius, and simple, innovative design-they were in the right place at the right time.
Speaking purely for myself, I find the negative features of Glocks outweigh their positives. What are some of these negatives? Polygonal rifling cannot accept cast bullets. The sights are fragile. The dimensions of the gun makes it unsuitable for a variety of carry options. Anything that can move the trigger will fire the gun. The grip frame is poorly executed. The Damn thing is downright hideous.
Add to this the fact that Glock is hardly a tack driver, and you wind up in reality-hardly the legend some would make it out to be.
No doubt there are some who the Glock fits perfectly. I certainly believe for these folks its a great match. However, I have my own suspicion with the Glock myth, that people try to live up to it because it is so pervasive, and so fanatically defended. They want it to be true so badly that they wave every flag on the block, as if by sheer vehemence, the rest of us will believe it too.