23 Apr 01

I had the opportunity to shoot a Glock 32 last weekend. It's the same size externally as the G19 and G23, but it's in 357SIG caliber. I like it so much that I'm carrying it now in my Elderton IWB holster. I'm using Cor-Bon 125gr HPs. They are bracing!

No feeding problems, even with the 13-shot LEO magazines. Bottleneck cartridges are notorious for nose-diving, but Glock seems to have eliminated that problem.

Recoil is actually less than most 40s, but the muzzle blast is exciting, as noted above. Muzzle flash at night is minimal, no more than with most 9mms.

Having the equivalent of a 14-shot 357mg is a good deal. Even with Clinton Clips, it's still a good deal.

I've heretofore been carrying a G36 in 45ACP. Side by side, the two don't look much different, but I can surely feel the additional width of the G32 as I carry it.

If one must carry a pistol, the G32 is going to be hard to beat!

/John