Originally Posted by BeefyBeefo

I don't know if I've ever seen anyone on this forum reference an RPG or video game or a movie as "experience."

That's why I haven't participated in this thread so far. Call of Duty 4 only has the M9, USP, 1911, and Desert Eagle for pistols, so I don't have any experience with the Glock (unless they come up with a patch to add it). Now if you want to know about the M4, AK47, or MP5 I'm your man!

Wait a minute, what forum am I logged into?

Originally Posted by Todd

Wait a minute, what forum am I logged into?

Originally Posted by IndyRob

Yes, I'm a newly Deputized Marshal here in Indiana

Outstanding.

Originally Posted by BeefyBeefo

Beefy? What are you doing here on the game forum?

Originally Posted by Don357

Now, I know that I'm going to catch some flak about this, but here are my findings so far.

1) There is a definite bias in favor of Glock. But, those who are singing Glocks praises the loudest, have never tried much of anything else, and are going on the fact that because many LEO Depts issue them, they must be the best thing going. However, they are oblivious to the fact that civilian police depts operate on a municipal budget that is mandated by people who probably have never even held a gun, much less fired one or had to intrust their life to one. All they see is dollar signs. I'm not saying Glocks are bad guns, just not one I would buy or use unless I was like so many LEO's and forced to do so by my dept. Anyway, if they are so good, why doesn't the US military use them as the primary handgun of the US forces?

Don, why do you refuse to read my posts? I mean, you seem to ignore anything I write about reasons other than cost for Glocks being in good standing with LE. Also, me saying I like Glocks and being a retired cop does not indicate a "definite bias." Are you running this study on other sites as well and excluding the feedback you get there? Also, you "insight" in municipal budgets is a bunch of crap. You can't just assume that because it might be that way one place, it is like that everywhere. I would like to know what your background is. City manager, mayor, police chief, something along those lines? The line about the U.S. military not using Glocks is just silly. Speaking of low bid contract buying.

Originally Posted by Don357

2) There are as many opinions as there is stars in the sky. And while it's impossible to officially determine the age of many of the posters/members on this forum, judging from many of the posts I've read, alot of the "experience" some are basing their opinions on, come from RPG Video games. While others get it from "I saw in a movie...", or "So and so said..." and even "I read it on a forum". There are lots of legitimate opinions here and I value each one. We just have to be cautious about which ones we believe and do our own research too.

Maybe I am reading between the lines too much, but are you trying to imply that I am some video game playing kid making stuff up? I get the feeling that you are, based on your use of "experience." I think I have been pretty open about my background and such. Let's hear what you bring to the table.

Originally Posted by Don357

3) There are lots of fantistic guns on the market, and many of them are being ignored and/or being put down because, a) they don't cost enough, b) there's a "guilt by association" thing (as in the case of Ruger and Bill Ruger's stance against hi-cap mags), which has absolutly nothing to do with the quality of the gun. And, c) they're just not cool looking or exotic enough. I run across this with guitars too.

Again, where in this thread are you seeing this?

Originally Posted by Don357

4) Many people have the mindset that their's is the only opinion that counts and anybody that thinks differently is stupid.

Like who? Who on this board and in this thread has displayed that kind of attitude?

Originally Posted by Don357

OK, lets keep this going a while longer. I'm getting some great stuff, and will update my findings later.
Thanks for participating,
Don

Would you care to state your thesis and your method of research for this project of yours? It seems to me that you are not really paying much attention to what is being posted but, rather, have something to say. Why not cut all the "I am getting good stuff" and tell us what the point is? After all, the title of your thread is "To make a point." Please make it already.

Originally Posted by Todd

Beefy? What are you doing here on the game forum?

That's funny!

Originally Posted by Ptarmigan

Why not cut all the "I am getting good stuff" and tell us what the point is? After all, the title of your thread is "To make a point." Please make it already.

+1

Yes, please make your point, already!

Originally Posted by Ptarmigan

After all, the title of your thread is "To make a point." Please make it already.

+1! (That's a huge plus one)

Let's get to the point and stop playing games, or one of us will put this thread out of its misery.

Originally Posted by BeefyBeefo

Among with many other requirements, I believe one of the requirements for the Military was a manual safety. That alone disqualifies the Glock (obviously). Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

-Jeff-

The primary reason the Glock was not chosen during the M-9 contract (replacement of the M1911 and M38 as primary sidearm) bid AND the re-bid was that they didn't submit a candidate for evaluation/trials. The SiG didn't have a manual safety and actually out performed the Beretta in several areas of evaluation. SiG actually got selected by the Secret Service and SOCOM as their replacement for the M1911. SOCOM now chooses to have a little of everything available for training purposes. There is NO official word on what is issued when elements deploy, nor would I expect there to be.

Originally Posted by Growler67

The primary reason the Glock was not chosen during the M-9 contract (replacement of the M1911 and M38 as primary sidearm) bid AND the re-bid was that they didn't submit a candidate for evaluation/trials. The SiG didn't have a manual safety and actually out performed the Beretta in several areas of evaluation. SiG actually got selected by the Secret Service and SOCOM as their replacement for the M1911. SOCOM now chooses to have a little of everything available for training purposes. There is NO official word on what is issued when elements deploy, nor would I expect there to be.

Thanks for the clarification.

-Jeff-

The Secret Service is not part of the military. I believe you mean CID, the Criminal Investigative Division. The Sig Sauer P228 is known as the M11 in the U.S. military.

Also, I do not think SOCOM chose a sidearm so to speak. SF normally uses the M9, the SEALs the Sig Sauer P226, Delta whatever they want, some of the Marine units (now part of SOCOM) use a Kimber 1911 of some sort.

My understanding is that the M9 is the official sidearm of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force, with the M11 being used for certain MOS and/or units. The H&K SOCOM, which is a huge .45ACP, is also used. It does seem that other sidearms are being used, and units like Delta can probably use whatever they want.

Umm..Where is the point and how do we get to it?

Originally Posted by Ptarmigan

The Secret Service is not part of the military.........The Sig Sauer P228 is known as the M11 in the U.S. military.

I didn't say the SS was part of the Military. They chose the SiG in part because of it's performance in the M-9 competition. Also because it was smoother on the exterior (no apendages like external safeties and such) for ease in concealability without snagging on the draw. The Navy has the M-11 as one of the available options for their aviators to carry as a sidearm.

Originally Posted by DevilsJohnson

Umm..Where is the point and how do we get to it?

We don't know and never will.

I am of the opinion that this thread is a veiled attempt at Glock bashing and seriously doubt there is any sort of "research" going on. While I do not own a Glock nor am I a "fan boy", I do recognize they make a quality pistol. Since this thread has not proven to create any sort of meaningful discussion, and since the OP has not responded to many members' request to get to the point he was saying he had, we can all stop wasting our time with this thread.