Haha well I used to be a young ossifer, 11 years ago!! No longer in the service now though. The purpose of the pistol would be mostly for target shooting, and to become proficient in the use of a pistol. Your point about parts availability is a good one, and may be the deciding factor. I do have a local glock dealer, but nothing local for Sig (all Sig stuff would have to be mail ordered). I mostly looked into Sig because I had used one before and they do have a reputation for high quality. I do hear great things about the Glocks as well though! Would ultimately like to get into competition shooting, likely in the production handgun type class or something like that.

Based on availability of parts and support (Glock) or lack there of (SIG), I'd go with the Glock. Mags are cheap and plentiful, and they make it stupid simple to work on them, and they are reliable. But for competition, I'd look into the 34/35 models. They are their competition models, so they should be a bit more suited towards competition shooting. Don't get me wrong, a 17 with someone who knows their pistol will definitely hold their own.

G34
http://us.glock.com/products/model/g34gen4

G35
http://us.glock.com/products/model/g35gen4

Hi all, still doing some research for my first pistol purchase. I've had a little bit of training using the 226 when I did basic officer training with the Navy, and have fired a couple other semi-auto pistols at ranges. I've never personally fired the Glock (any Glock for that matter). For anyone that has used both, how does the Glock 17 compare to the Sig? Does the Glock trigger take some getting used to? I loved to shoot the Sig, and found it was comfortable. Just looking for some opinions, reviews etc. Thanks, and Merry Christmas!

Check to see if there are people you work with that will ,based on the law of averages, own one or both of those pistols. Offer to provide the 9mm and most people will happily agree to let you test fire.

I fired both at a range up by me. My opinions, from what I can remember...

226
Decent trigger
Top heavy
Grip was ok,the angle is based on the 1911 angle, which I love, just didn't feel right on a 226. The newer versions have a re-designed grip. Might have replaceable backstraps.
Parts aren't as plentiful, at least that I know of, your AO might be different.

17
Good trigger, audible reset
Balanced rather well
Grip is based on the Luger angle, so it points high for some people, low for others.. Personal variances always happen.
Replaceable backstraps in the newer Gen4s. They make the grip thicker (front to back) and add a beavertail as some people have received wicked slide bite.

On the topic of parts/upgrades, there are infinitely more parts out there for Glocks than SIGs. Just the nature of the beast I suppose. So always keep that in the back of your head.

What does this young (I'm assuming) Naval ossifer wish to do with said pistols will also help determine which is better suited for you.

Also, just to add variety to your life, I'm going to suggest you take a look at the M&P series pistols. They have great ergonomics, and are very comfortable to shoot.

Bobby, you mean get me a 3.0L eco diesel dodge...

She's not a truck girl

She's a girly girl, pretty much complete polar opposite of me.

Nope she does not understand all of that. She knows big expensive things, a part of her DNA I wish I could rearrange. Things that sound like Cadillac, Mercedes, Acura, BMW, things like that. Caddy is on the low end btw...

I suggested she purchase her own car insurance today and that did not go very well for me. Right now I think I'll just drag an extra blanket over me in this dog house and wait out the storm going on in the house!

Ok, you give HH6 the VDub you currently drive, you buy yourself an EcoDiesel, as a DD and you'll both be happy!

As for warmth, hold a couple tools and sunglasses, let red dog come in and cuddle, sled dog as well. You should be plenty warm then.

He's right Bobby. Believe it or not, even new rotors are warped straight out of the box (a couple thousandths all the way to .020"). They shouldn't be stacked on top of each other during shipping, but they are, and that alone is enough to warp them to some degree.

Well then XJ is gonna have to cooperate and help me eliminate all the vibs/squeaks/groans/grinds and other miscellaneous noises... like that'll ever happen!

I like the assumption that...... the threat stays in one spot...LOL

Yea that's what I said when I first saw the video.

RATS, too late to enjoy the Darwinian lesson for the day; subject removed the video

Guy was simulating getting shot at in his truck. He got out of the drivers seat, left the door open, opened the rear door, left it open, opened the rear passenger door, hung under it and fired a couple shots, then dropped his pistol, then rolled out of the truck, which caused him to drop his extra mag, then fired from the prone under the open door.

Check your u-joints, wheel bearings and the output shaft from the transfer case.  Is the vibration continuous at all speeds?

That's on the agenda for next weekend. It is continuous, but like I said its not a harsh shake. Like a cylindrical grind that hits only on one spot of a rotating mass.

I'm sure the guys who aligned it would have noticed if the wheel bearings were questionable...

They didn't say anything, but then again, I left my Jeep at the dealership and had to walk 1.7 miles to work. The guy who dropped it off didn't know anything.

That thing has a CV joint (Junk) Known weak point. Check that as well
Makes more of a clicking sound when defective

I was looking into replacing all the CVs/U joints. Just to have piece of mind. Possibly after I replace the rocker panels.

I have to say, i am definitely not a fan of the air force camo pattern.  as far as the exhaust paint job, have you thought about a shaker can of auto engine/exhaust paint?  i think they are rated to something like 1200deg.  something like this http://www.eastwood.com/por-15-hi-temp-aerosol-flat-black-44118.html

I've used this and I like it.

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/VHT1/SP102/N0797.oap?ck=Search_N0797_VHT_-1_-1&mn=VHT&mc=VHT&pt=N0797&ppt=C0171

Thing is I like to work in the cold, say 45-50 is just fine to keep the wrenches flying and the torch sparkin'

Well you could always migrate up here and work in the cold for a decent chunk of the year.

Good job snagging it. Now the fun begins.

So last Thursday XJ got a new alternator. And this morning the tires were rotated,balanced and aligned.

On that topic, since when does it take 2 HOURS!! to do a rotate,balance and align... Not once have I ever had it go that long.

Now, I have to track down this vibration.. More to come on that.

Nice price on a decent rifle.

16"
http://www.cdnnsports.com/ptr91k-308-16-classic-park-wd.html#.VJB29NLF__M

18"
http://www.cdnnsports.com/ptr91-308-classic-18-wood.html#.VJB3KtLF__M

Rookies

Everyone starts out as a rookie at some point.

Nope, I'm working with the Unibody.. It is what it is. I don't really have BIG plans for XJ, so it's nothing that impacts too hard on them.

I don't remember posting an app, I think that was someone else.
I use Hornady Ballistic calculator to get it close. http://www.hornady.com/
After that, I log all of the elevation, windage, temps, etc. that I come up with at the range, reenter it in their system, and vola, a printable table that gets taped to the gun.

You're right, it was JR. My bad.

What's the Molot topped with? And is she feeding off an M14 mag?

Nice collection

I like the first one.

Fell out of his holster...

SLAM!

Glock might want to update their QC department with a higher drop test section then...  ;D

I volunteer to work that department.

http://heavybuffers.com/ this is where I purchased my buffer.....

& yes, I purchased through the gear site you recommended. Nice stuff........

That was the site I was actually looking for to show you. Here's some adjustable gas blocks for you.

http://slrrifleworks.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=57_79

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/363956/syrac-ordnance-detent-locking-gas-block-ar-15-lr-308-standard-barrel-0750-inside-diameter-low-profile-steel-matte

http://www.primaryarms.com/0_750_Diameter_Gas_Blocks_s/5087.htm

http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Adjustable-Lo-Profile-Gas-Block-750-Rifle-Length-Straight-Gas-Tube/productinfo/TR-AGB-R/


So what's the end result look like? What barrel /length did you go with?

I have so many virtual rifles right now I could virtually slaughter a pack of coyotes in no time flat!

I personally don't see a problem with that. Virtual rifles are FREE!!!

You can not escape the DOT's, we are every where...........:D

And we are many..

Technology is amazing

I wonder when someone will come up with a marriage fixer program. Ya know you wake up in the morning and realize, you are still a man! OH NO, if you're married, that means 1. You are wrong, 2. You are in trouble, and 3. You have no clue as to why!

Get on the app. type in, "I said she really filled out that sweater"

Adding in the male thought column:

"I meant her very female shape made for some nice curves"

Then in her reaction to what you said/did/dod not do, block you type in:

But she took it to mean "You look fat"

App thinks awhile

Then suggests: Buy two tickets to Hawaii

Somehow you feel good about sliding your truck project to the right a few months to pay for all that Hawaii stuff!

Design that while you're recuperating from knee surgery, and you'd be a rich man. You'd have your own TV show, website, self-help column, and highly syndicated radio show extolling the virtues of the "Better Marriage by Don" app.

Really love it!  Got to heat it up and can't get over how hot a full floater hand guard will get!  Summer I topped it with Aimpoint PRO and now need to get back to the indoor range and dial it in at 25m.

Have toyed with idea of forward grip, but not sure which way to go- Magpul wedge or more the broomstick style.

Really a great weapon!  ;)

Yea the grips can get hot if you make it put in work. Why not get both grips? You can probably find them online for cheaps, or in a sporting goods store. See which you like better, sell the other or keep it for when you want to be different.

should not have shown me this.... i'm going to pretend i didn't open that link. yep, didn't see it  ;D

Good, cause it'll cost you money... Oh you looked didn't you? Oh well enjoy!