First Glock!

sell33 · 07-30-2009, 09:45 PM

Well as the title says, I recently got my first Glock. Glock 22 .40 cal. I am going to be attending a law enforcement academy starting in two weeks so i bought this to use through the academy. This is actually my first semi auto handgun of any kind. originally i didn't think i wanted a glock just based on appearance and not having a safety, but i thought it through and i think i made the right choice.

rl356 · 07-30-2009, 10:03 PM

Congrats. I'm sure you won't regret your decision. Can't go wrong with a Glock.

neophyte · 07-31-2009, 04:32 AM

sell33: Sir; congratulations on the 'academy'; Glock 22 is a better than good selection. Practice practice; and get some practice in before going to there ranges

Good responsible work at the "Academy"

cjleete · 07-31-2009, 05:43 AM

I hope you don't have to buy ammunition too. I have a 35: same thing with just a little more barrel. I use it in competition.

50 shoebox · 07-31-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sell33

Well as the title says, I recently got my first Glock. Glock 22 .40 cal. I am going to be attending a law enforcement academy starting in two weeks so i bought this to use through the academy. This is actually my first semi auto handgun of any kind. originally i didn't think i wanted a glock just based on appearance and not having a safety, but i thought it through and i think i made the right choice.

Congrats. good choice.
I can't wait to get a glock 27 or 23.

tappedandtagged · 08-01-2009, 04:58 AM

The Glock 22 will serve you well. It's what I carry on duty every day (err night). And congrats on going to the academy.

sell33 · 08-01-2009, 03:50 PM

Thanks. unfortunately i do have to buy the ammo. which sucks. but they found us a deal somewhere so we can get a case of 1000 for 300 which i guess is reasonable.

Glock17 · 08-02-2009, 12:00 AM

Congrats!!! you will love it!

ArkansasHunter · 08-02-2009, 12:05 AM

Sell33 sorry you have to furnish your own gun and ammo. I've never heard of that happening.
Matter of fact I don't like it one bit. If your becomeing an LEO and put your life on the line you should be recieveing better than that.

Enjoy your new pistol and take care of it because it will take excellent care of you if needed...A.H

tappedandtagged · 08-02-2009, 08:40 AM

^Unfortunately lots of LE have to do this. When I was in the academy in East Camden, I was talking to one county deputy and he said his salary (full time road deputy) was around $17K. I believe he had to provide his own gun, but the academy provided the ammo.

BOHICA1962 · 08-02-2009, 02:46 PM

Good choice! I've owned a number of Glocks over the years including the 23 and they've all been fine guns. I now have a 17 and I've used it for qualifying for 3 CHLs and renewals. I've just ordered an SL21.

LarryC · 08-03-2009, 12:04 AM

Congratulations on being accepted to the police academy. I'm sure that your GLOCK 22 will help to make sure that you come home safely, every night! Practice, practice, practice.

alwaysaz · 08-03-2009, 12:43 AM

Congrats on making it in the academy. I have a Glock 22 and it always goes boom when you pull the trigger.

outlaw · 08-03-2009, 12:58 AM

My son is a LEO, he carries a G22 and loves it. That is the only service
pistol that he will carry, and trust.

Larry!

sell33 · 08-04-2009, 03:09 PM

Well i have only put 50 rounds through it so far but zero hiccups (surprise surprise) and i think i shot alright for hardly ever shooting handguns. now i'm off to get the rest of my academy gear. hopefully it doesn't break the bank! lol

littleman · 08-07-2009, 08:11 PM

I've had a 22 and a 23, then a 36. Now I have a 26. Once you've had a Glock and got rid of it, you won't be satisfied until you get another!

Dan K. Evans · 08-17-2009, 01:58 PM

First Glock. .45 SF. Great shooting gun!

jtuck · 08-21-2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by sell33

Well i have only put 50 rounds through it so far but zero hiccups (surprise surprise) and i think i shot alright for hardly ever shooting handguns. now i'm off to get the rest of my academy gear. hopefully it doesn't break the bank! lol

Good luck! I spent about $700 just on leathers, flashlight and weapon light. Thank goodness they are issuing us our guns and ammo!

big shrek · 08-22-2009, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by sell33

Well i have only put 50 rounds through it so far but zero hiccups (surprise surprise) and i think i shot alright for hardly ever shooting handguns. now i'm off to get the rest of my academy gear. hopefully it doesn't break the bank! lol

Here's a little info I hope helps you out

FM 3-23.35 Table of Contents
Internet version of the Army Pistol Qualification Manual.

Read that a few times, you'll be at the top of your class in no time

sell33 · 08-26-2009, 11:12 PM

Anyone put an extended slide catch on their glock? the factory one isn't exactly the easiest to use so i am thinking about upgrading. any suggestions on where to order one of these? or if its even worth it?

07-30-2009, 09:45 PM	#1
sell33 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,035	First Glock! Well as the title says, I recently got my first Glock. Glock 22 .40 cal. I am going to be attending a law enforcement academy starting in two weeks so i bought this to use through the academy. This is actually my first semi auto handgun of any kind. originally i didn't think i wanted a glock just based on appearance and not having a safety, but i thought it through and i think i made the right choice. Attached Thumbnails

07-31-2009, 04:32 AM	#3
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 8,823 Blog Entries: 2	Congratulations sell33: Sir; congratulations on the 'academy'; Glock 22 is a better than good selection. Practice practice; and get some practice in before going to there ranges Good responsible work at the "Academy" __________________ Craig May the Lord's face radiate with joy because of you. Numbers 6:24

08-02-2009, 12:00 AM	#8
Glock17 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: A small town in Kansas Posts: 20	Congrats!!! you will love it! __________________ Once you got it figured out... YOUR WRONG!!!

08-02-2009, 12:05 AM	#9
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas. Posts: 17,216	Sell33 sorry you have to furnish your own gun and ammo. I've never heard of that happening. Matter of fact I don't like it one bit. If your becomeing an LEO and put your life on the line you should be recieveing better than that. Enjoy your new pistol and take care of it because it will take excellent care of you if needed...A.H __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST NRA MEMBER

08-07-2009, 08:11 PM	#16
littleman Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 128	I've had a 22 and a 23, then a 36. Now I have a 26. Once you've had a Glock and got rid of it, you won't be satisfied until you get another! __________________ Beware the man with one gun; He likely knows how to use it!

07-30-2009, 10:03 PM	#2
rl356 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 398	Congrats. I'm sure you won't regret your decision. Can't go wrong with a Glock.

07-31-2009, 05:43 AM	#4
cjleete Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 351	I hope you don't have to buy ammunition too. I have a 35: same thing with just a little more barrel. I use it in competition.

08-01-2009, 04:58 AM	#6
tappedandtagged Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southwest Arkansas Posts: 840 Blog Entries: 1	The Glock 22 will serve you well. It's what I carry on duty every day (err night). And congrats on going to the academy.

08-01-2009, 03:50 PM	#7
sell33 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,035	Thanks. unfortunately i do have to buy the ammo. which sucks. but they found us a deal somewhere so we can get a case of 1000 for 300 which i guess is reasonable.

08-02-2009, 08:40 AM	#10
tappedandtagged Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Southwest Arkansas Posts: 840 Blog Entries: 1	^Unfortunately lots of LE have to do this. When I was in the academy in East Camden, I was talking to one county deputy and he said his salary (full time road deputy) was around $17K. I believe he had to provide his own gun, but the academy provided the ammo.

08-02-2009, 02:46 PM	#11
BOHICA1962 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LUBBOCK TEXAS Posts: 522	Good choice! I've owned a number of Glocks over the years including the 23 and they've all been fine guns. I now have a 17 and I've used it for qualifying for 3 CHLs and renewals. I've just ordered an SL21.

08-03-2009, 12:04 AM	#12
LarryC Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3	Congratulations on being accepted to the police academy. I'm sure that your GLOCK 22 will help to make sure that you come home safely, every night! Practice, practice, practice.

08-03-2009, 12:43 AM	#13
alwaysaz Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 47	Congrats on making it in the academy. I have a Glock 22 and it always goes boom when you pull the trigger.

08-03-2009, 12:58 AM	#14
outlaw Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hammond, Louisiana Posts: 35	My son is a LEO, he carries a G22 and loves it. That is the only service pistol that he will carry, and trust. Larry!

08-04-2009, 03:09 PM	#15
sell33 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,035	Well i have only put 50 rounds through it so far but zero hiccups (surprise surprise) and i think i shot alright for hardly ever shooting handguns. now i'm off to get the rest of my academy gear. hopefully it doesn't break the bank! lol

08-17-2009, 01:58 PM	#17
Dan K. Evans Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 76	First Glock. .45 SF. Great shooting gun!

08-26-2009, 11:12 PM	#20
sell33 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,035	Anyone put an extended slide catch on their glock? the factory one isn't exactly the easiest to use so i am thinking about upgrading. any suggestions on where to order one of these? or if its even worth it?