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Oh Dave, we just caught you in a mood...
Thursday, October 23, 2025, 12:20

I thought I was becoming the old curmudgeon. The Glock is/was a military and service handgun, initially. With the wild success it has transformed into one of the most popular and effective self-defense handguns of this century (since the 1980’s). I don’t truly “enjoy” mine like I do the other fine crafted handguns. But I confess I guess I own about half a dozen of them. Large chassis G21/20, (2) G23/19, G30s, and a dedicated G19. I almost bought a G43 but stopped short in favor of a SIG 365. On just those two platforms I shoot .460 Rowland, .45 ACP, 10mm. .40 S&W, 9x25 Dillon, .357 SIG, and 9mm, seven calibers. I had to make my own fun. Besides self-defense and club level competition it has made a fantastic back-up hunting arm.

The 1911 is a military service handgun and nothing else? A waste to mod or tune? Ditto the 98 Mauser, 1903 Springfield, Model 10 S&W, or Ruger .22 Auto? Innovation and outside the box thinking is what drives our loved sport. Like motorcycling, you’d never catch me riding a chopper, Harley bagger, or GROM. But I just smile at those who do. Freedom is such a valuable commodity. Love is too; we just need more of both I figure.