The Glock argument ends with one simple fact

[Donnie]

The Glock isn't the most beautiful pistol ever made but it does go bang every single time you pull the trigger and sometimes that's the whole conversation.

 

[Indigo22]

From what I understand Hi-Points do too...

 

[Tabby]

The Glock isn't the most beautiful pistol ever made but it does go bang every single time you pull the trigger and sometimes that's the whole conversation.

I am no Glock fan. I have and still do own one, a G17 that I use strictly for shooting GSSF Pro matches when there is one in the area. Glocks are like any other semi auto pistol, they have misfeeds, failure to feeds and light striker hits and stovepipes especially when they are being shot with reloaded ammo and without being cleaned on a regular basis. My favorite semi auto is of course the 1911, followed by a Sig M-17. I have a P365X and a Kimber Micro 9 for carry. None of them has failed me when needed. Then again I don't shoot hundreds or thousands of rounds without cleaning either.

 

[Alan]

I am no Glock fan. I have and still do own one, a G17 that I use strictly for shooting GSSF Pro matches when there is one in the area. Glocks are like any other semi auto pistol, they have misfeeds, failure to feeds and light striker hits and stovepipes especially when they are being shot with reloaded ammo and without being cleaned on a regular basis. My favorite semi auto is of course the 1911, followed by a Sig M-17. I have a P365X and a Kimber Micro 9 for carry. None of them has failed me when needed. Then again I don't shoot hundreds or thousands of rounds without cleaning either.

Sounds like you follow the golden rule, any gun runs better when it’s cleaned and fed right.

 

[Tabby]

Sounds like you follow the golden rule, any gun runs better when it’s cleaned and fed right.

While my Dad taught me that at a young age, the Army and competition reiterated the rule, "A clean gun is a happy gun." many times over. During competition it was easy to see the decline in pinpoint accuracy with as little as 60 rounds down the barrel. For the average person who does not watch for a loss of accuracy it will not be noticeable until things have gotten out of hand causing malfunctions and inability to place a round where you want it. While there are those of you who poo poo this proven theory don't be surprised when your pew pew suddenly goes poo poo and leaves you hanging. Dust and dirt accumulate in and on carry firearms and eventually can cause issues. Firearms used for daily carry need to be checked over, cleaned of any accumulated goop and re-lubricated at least monthly. The last thing that you need is your firearm malfunctioning when you need it the most.

 

[Tom L]

Cleaned my 970 recently even though it has not been in use since the last time I cleaned it. Between moisture, goop, dust and the rest seems like regular cleaning even if not in use makes sense. Besides, I like the smell of Hoppes on a clear day....

 

[Tabby]

If they made a woman's perfume in Hoppe's #9 like they do Chanel #5 I would buy it.