Other than the hate you'll get from the 1911 crowd...Would anyone be willing to give an assessment of the Glock mod. 22 in 40 S&W. I would like especially to hear about reliability, investment potential, or any negative aspects you may be aware of. And thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
Ya, I expect that. But a sincere unbiased opinion is what I’m hoping for. I also have issues with both the cal. and non American firearms. I’m looking toward the future, and hoping for information that tips my scale one way or the other. Thanks for your answer by the way.Other than the hate you'll get from the 1911 crowd...
Full disclosure, not a .40 S&W guy. Have a G19 and EDC is a G26 (both Gen 3). G22 is the same frame as the G17 (9mm) full-size with 4.5" barrel.
Even @churchmouse who really hates Glocks will admit, they are reliable.
This^^^A glock is not an investment. It's a tool.
Think of it like a power drill. You don't buy a drill because you think it will hold, or go up in value. You buy it because you will get enough good out of it to justify the price.
This just happens to be a drill that will never go bad, and need replaced
Been to too many estate sales with the little old widow sitting in the front row with a pencil and paper, watching her husband’s lifetime accumulation go under the hammer to feel that way. But I do thank you.A glock is not an investment. It's a tool.
Think of it like a power drill. You don't buy a drill because you think it will hold, or go up in value. You buy it because you will get enough good out of it to justify the price.
This just happens to be a drill that will never go bad, and need replaced
Ya, I expect that. But a sincere unbiased opinion is what I’m hoping for. I also have issues with both the cal. and non American firearms. I’m looking toward the future, and hoping for information that tips my scale one way or the other. Thanks for your answer by the way.
That doesn't change the fact that it's not an investment.Been to too many estate sales with the little old widow sitting in the front row with a pencil and paper, watching her husband’s lifetime accumulation go under the hammer to feel that way. But I do thank you.
OK, for clarity I’ll spill the beans. In July 2016 when the wife and I saw billery get the dem. nod. We (not knowing what would happen) almost immediately headed to my favorite LGS to find our best option for hi-cap mag fed auto side arms. It was August, we found 3 identical new in box Mod.22 w/2 15 rnd. mags. At the same time we bought 1000 rounds of hi quality ball. We put them in the dark place with the bags of “do not eat” and that is where they have been since. Now 6 1/2 years later I’m wondering if now might be the time to trade up or across. Or small possibility hold. I follow the gun market fairly closely, the mod. 22 has been flat for quite a while. New has gained only 12 bucks since new, used has dropped. Don’t think I need another AR, but there could be other better options out there. Thanks to every single one of you for your frank answers.
Edit to say: Other than FTF with a friend I only use my LGS. Can’t beat his prices and I can trust him.
Factor in that there is a boat load of trade ins and the fact that there are 100 bazillion made, it will be a while before you see an increase worth much. There were some long slide versions made that have seen a significant increase, but those are oddballs in the Glock world.OK, for clarity I’ll spill the beans. In July 2016 when the wife and I saw billery get the dem. nod. We (not knowing what would happen) almost immediately headed to my favorite LGS to find our best option for hi-cap mag fed auto side arms. It was August, we found 3 identical new in box Mod.22 w/2 15 rnd. mags. At the same time we bought 1000 rounds of hi quality ball. We put them in the dark place with the bags of “do not eat” and that is where they have been since. Now 6 1/2 years later I’m wondering if now might be the time to trade up or across. Or small possibility hold. I follow the gun market fairly closely, the mod. 22 has been flat for quite a while. New has gained only 12 bucks since new, used has dropped. Don’t think I need another AR, but there could be other better options out there. Thanks to every single one of you for your frank answers.
Edit to say: Other than FTF with a friend I only use my LGS. Can’t beat his prices and I can trust him.
Regardless amigo a G**** is not an investment. They are a "Tool".Been to too many estate sales with the little old widow sitting in the front row with a pencil and paper, watching her husband’s lifetime accumulation go under the hammer to feel that way. But I do thank you.