Now you know why a determined or drugged up suspect can suck up a dozen hand gun rounds. Without that 2,000 fps or a CNS hit, the bear dies by bleeding to death. Deer are 10 times more dense in tissue, and I’m unsure about bears but it’s probably the same or more than a deer. Studies show to get hydrostatic shock impact velocity needs to be at least 2,000 fps, and that’s on human flesh. The 44 magnum is a pea shooter ballistic wise, when compared to a deer or bear rifle even like the moderate 30-06. What people don’t realize is handguns kill differently than rifles do. How many times have cops shot suspects a dozen times or more? Too many to count. Very catchy comment by the gun writer, but also very telling. After all, we’re talking about life and death here. Also, name calling, unless the person has a gun pointed at you, is completely unnecessary in this business. Get trained, practice your skill set, and learn to shoot well under all circumstances. In the words of Jeff Cooper, “Beware the man that has only one weapon, as he probably knows how to shoot it well”. Almost any weapon will do, if the shooter is capable. The caliber, size, and capacity of any weapon is a personal choice for the shooter. The only Glock misfeed issues I have ever seen have been caused by “limp wristing”, improper magazine loading & or seating, and in some cases, improper maintenance and cleaning. I have fired well over 100K + rounds, and was an instructor, both for revolvers and semi autos. Having carried a G17, w G26 as backup for years, and later a G22, w G27 as backup, I never had an issue with them. When it comes to the cost, I’ll let you be the final judge but I could see a case being made either way. Comparatively speaking, one can get a Springfield XD-S for around $460, a Bersa BP9 for around $400 or, at the lower end of the spectrum, a Kel-Tech PF-9 for around $330, among others. Maybe you’re right, maybe shelling out 500 bones is a bit much. That said, some of you politely disagreed with me. I still think it is, especially when put in the context of the high demand and its potential resale value. I wrote in the first article that I thought an MSRP of $529 for the G43 was reasonable. So if you own a G26, G17, or G19, you might just say to yourself, “Do I really need another Glock”? On some level, if you’ve fired one Glock, you’ve fired them all. I’ve been on the record as saying, “A Glock is a Glock is a Glock.” Obviously, in terms of size, weight, caliber that doesn’t ring true but in terms of feel and the overall impression one gets while shooting a Glock, I believe it does. They’re everywhere and they’re hard to pass up when a good deal comes along. Even those of you who don’t really like Glocks, probably own a Glock. If that’s the case, there may be no reason to take the plunge to purchase the Glock 43. Chances are if you were in the market for a single stack, you’ve already found one you like. While Glock dithered, most gun makers did not and they released quality 9mm single stacks (Here’s a list of the top 10). Meanwhile, many other firearm manufacturers got the memo that gun owners and prospective gun owners wanted a suitable subcompact for EDC and/or concealed carry. To say the G43’s release has been long overdue is an understatement. It’s been years since the gun community first vocalized a demand for the single stack 9mm. If I’m not worried about capacity, I think I might just forgo the G43 and grab a nice snubby. Yet for me, when I think of 6+1, I’m almost tempted to ask, why not just sacrifice that one round and carry a hammerless wheel gun with a speedloader? Glocks are the pinnacle of reliability in the polymer pistol platform, yet in that (reliability) category they still don’t compete with a basic revolver. But that’s what people asked for, a thinner, smaller Glock chambered in 9mm. Yeah, it’s a single stack, so capacity is going to be a problem, especially for those used to toting a pistol with a 10-plus round magazine. It’s a Glock after all! Fan Boys will take umbrage with this criticism but deep down they know I’m right. It’s blocky, monochromatic and relatively uninspiring. But still, the craftsman in me can’t help but to point out the obvious: Glocks are ugly. You want one that works, not one that’s purdy (pretty). Admittedly, this is a pretty weak reason not to purchase a firearm.
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