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DaveC

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So I went to buy a Glock 23 today (40 cal.) sold the fuck out. Talked to three separate gun shops. Glock is hopelessly backordered and they don't know when the orders will be filled.:eek:

One shop told me that Glock informed them they are 200,000 units backordered and the wholesalers are laughing at the dealers when they ask for inventory. :eek:

They won't even take a deposit or put me on a waitlist.

Now I know I can get a Sig 226 but I kinda like the glock.

Funny part is I found one in stock at a local store but then proceed to ask a bunch of questions. So the shopkeeper, in his best russian accent, told me to go the shooting range and give it a try. Being so busy it took me a couple days until I can get to the range and it turns it the thing is perfect for my hand.

So I go back and Voila, its gone. This is when I found out they were backordered.

I guess I will start calling around.

Now there is one of those big guns shows coming in two weeks. What are the chances of finding one there?
 

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Buy the Springfield XD-40 M it holds 16 +1 rds and handles better then a Glock in my opinion.
 

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Lavey5150

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Get the Sig....you'll have it for.................ever.
 

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I also would go with the sig any day over a glock imo:D
 

DaveC

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I shot the glock but not the sig. I liked the size of the glock 23. compact without being too small.

I guess I will call around and see if anyone rents the sig so I can try it.

Not looking for the absolute best gun just one that works well in my hand.

Plus the Glock is $350 cheaper :eek: I know its a good unit!!:cool:

I haven't seen the XD-40 anywhere
 

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Go Sig 226. You can chamber and decock around the house. I have had an HK45 on back order for 3 months. Crazy stuff
 

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The reason I like the Glock 20 is the way it fits me...The SIG is a nice piece, but go with what you like.
 

DaveC

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I know that the Sig is not back ordered... LOL.....at $850 I understand why :D

Oh well I'll give it a try. I'm buying based upon feel this time. Having not tried the Sig WTF do I know :D:beer Gives me an excuse to go back to the gun range.
 

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I know that the Sig is not back ordered... LOL.....at $850 I understand why :D

Oh well I'll give it a try. I'm buying based upon feel this time. Having not tried the Sig WTF do I know :D:beer Gives me an excuse to go back to the gun range.

Im a small guy and the sig fits nice in my hand.:D
 

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I have a glock 23.... good gun. I'm keeping my eyes open for a glock 17/19 right now... hard to come by, even in the used market.
 

Troy McClure

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I have a Glock 23 for sale right now, let me know if you're interested in used. It has maybe a hundred rounds through it although it is about five years old, well kept. I have a 27 as well and really can't justify having both.

PM if interested.
 

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Wait for the Glock if it fits well. I tried the Springfields and the Glocks and went Glock. Last time I went to the range the guy next to me had to borrow a screwdriver to clear his XD. The Glocks just keep on chugging, even with cheap ammo. Glock is simple and reliable and affordable. :thumbsup
 

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I ordered a glock 30 from scottsdale gun club 2 weeks ago. they said they were backordered also...it took them 2 weeks and I picked it up today...I believe it is one of the best 45's out there.
 

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Randy, what holster is that? I have Blackhawk CQB's but that one looks more slim...
 

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Bubba can shoot....damn :thumbsup

I need a shooting range like that in the back yard. :hmm

Sleeper CP :D
 

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Why screw around with those plastic DA semi's. Build a nice 1911 and be done.
 

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Another vote for the Sig Sauer. If you are looking for fit, and "concealability" look at the P229 as well as the 226.
I have both, love both.:D
It is a very personal thing, but Sig and HK are the only two semi-auto pistols out there I've trusted my life to.
 

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Why screw around with those plastic DA semi's. Build a nice 1911 and be done.

Why screw around trying to fix a 98 year old design when other work out of the box?

All the best:D
 
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