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Why shouldn't I get a Glock G19 Gen 5? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
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I have a 12-gauge Mossberg 500, but I primarily use it for deer hunting with slugs. I want to get a handgun to add to my collection, primarily for self-defense. I don’t plan on concealed carrying at the moment. Glock G19 Gen 5 seems like the way to go, imo, but I’d love to hear any reasons why there might be a better alternative I should look into.

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[–] 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Have you held a Glock? I hate the saquare shape. Especially if my hands are sweaty/clamy. While I’d like to never have to use my guns against someone in a moment of panic I know my hands would be a bit clammy and any advantage I can have to prevent that would be appreciated. Great guns otherwise.

I personally liked the Sig P226 after holding and shooting a number of 9mm handguns.

For CC the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard is quite nice, but I know you weren’t asking about that. Don’t also be afraid though to look at compact and micro-compact handguns if they fit you better.

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  • [–] 9 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    To add on to this, my personal opinion is that the glock angle is weirdly forward. Go to a gun shop. Hold a gun. Point it at an object and THEN check your aim by looking down the sights. Was it where you thought it was? If no, don't buy that gun because it doesn't fit your natural aim. If yes, definitely add that to the "maybe" list.

    I held a glock, my natural aim was always lower than the glock itself.

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