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Seraphim
11-26-2005, 02:18 AM
http://ktla.trb.com/news/ktla-glocks,0,7347501.story?coll=ktla-news-1


Glocks boast a larger magazine capacity, less recoil and a more ergonomic design, making it easier for users to handle compared to the standard-issue Beretta 9 mm.

Better ergos....:roll:
jetsetter
11-26-2005, 02:41 AM
The Los Angeles Police Department has instructed its officers to stop using Glock 21 pistols because of concerns that the weapons could misfire.

According to Assistant Chief Jim McDonnell, the LAPD's Armory discovered that there may be a mechanical flaw with about two percent of the guns.

Officials with Austria-based Glock Inc. are expected to investigate the matter with the LAPD next week, he said.


I wonder if this applies to the civilian owned models.
sergey31
11-26-2005, 04:07 AM
Better ergos....

Yep, if you're a man that is... No offence to ladies with bigger then usual hands.
TacoDelRio
11-26-2005, 04:47 AM
Argh argh argh.....
josh10524
11-26-2005, 08:24 AM
This has been an issue for some time. Glock was very proactive about trying to figure out what's wrong, but wasn't getting anywhere. I hope it's resolved soon.
ogukuo72
11-26-2005, 09:56 AM
I wonder why people continue to call Glocks futuristic looking when it's been around for twenty years.
Seraphim
11-26-2005, 09:45 PM
Yep, if you're a man that is... No offence to ladies with bigger then usual hands.

I dont think a handgun is ergonomic when you deform your knuckles after constant use.
sergey31
11-28-2005, 05:34 AM
Have you? where do you stick your knuckles? On a moving slide?
I would think any handgun will cause you some trouble if you don't use proper holding technique. At my job no one complains about Glocks ergonomics and most of the people are excellent shooters.
akmarksman
11-28-2005, 01:06 PM
Methinks it's just some first gen glocks that are wearing out..
Probably need a depot-level rebuild. heck..call 'em surplus..chuck 'em and get new ones..

Could always go with what LAPD's Metro Divison is using..The Kimber .45s
p-)
Seraphim
11-28-2005, 11:55 PM
Have you? where do you stick your knuckles? On a moving slide?
I would think any handgun will cause you some trouble if you don't use proper holding technique. At my job no one complains about Glocks ergonomics and most of the people are excellent shooters.


Go on glocktalk and search glock knuckle.
mobius06
12-02-2005, 04:33 AM
Methinks it's just some first gen glocks that are wearing out..
Probably need a depot-level rebuild. heck..call 'em surplus..chuck 'em and get new ones..

Could always go with what LAPD's Metro Divison is using..The Kimber .45s
p-)
x2 indeed woot
TacoDelRio
12-02-2005, 04:38 AM
Yay let's look on Glock forums!

I'm probably going to buy a Glock 21 in OD at the end of this year. Anddddd..... I won't read anything on Glock forums!!!

:0
Geezah
12-02-2005, 09:57 AM
Viv SIG SAUER (pirate)
Raptus_regaliter
12-02-2005, 10:36 AM
Yay let's look on Glock forums!

I'm probably going to buy a Glock 21 in OD at the end of this year. Anddddd..... I won't read anything on Glock forums!!!

:0
You won't be disappointed. The 21 is an excellent gun, quite accurate right out of the box, and much less recoil than the .40 varients.