The Glock 22 is one of the most widespread pistols in the United States for both civilian use and law enforcement. Part of its appeal is the .40cal Smith & Wesson round, which is in effect a scaled down 10mm round and serves as a nice gap in power and magazine capacity between the 9mm Parabellum and the .45ACP round. It has been the standard issue sidearm of the Federal … [Read more...]
Upon hearing about my fellow TAG team member Brian's article titled "Do All Roads Lead to Glock?," I knew with absolute certainty I had to present the other half of the argument and be that guy—the Glock hater. I'm tired of shootists perpetually singing the praises of this platform—it's the ultimate in reliability, they're inexpensive, all the pros use them—and I intend to call … [Read more...]
When it comes to guns, I'm an equal-opportunity employer. I don't discriminate: I like big ones and small ones, fat ones and thin ones, long ones and short ones, polymer and steel, shoulder-mounted and handheld. I like guns that employ military cartridges, and I like those that make use of hunting loads; I like modern, and I like classic. I could definitely keep going, but I … [Read more...]
Over the last few months, US Special Operations Command units of all branches of the military have been getting Glock 19s. Numerous reports state that Naval Special Warfare Command, MARSOC and AFSOC have been issued the Glock 19. Elements of Army SOF have used the Glock 22 for years and are now getting the Glock 19. Army Special Forces Groups have received shipments of … [Read more...]
