Long slide models

[TTSX]

Over the last couple of years, I've been shooting long slide versions of standard pistols and have really grown to like them. I like the front heavy balance, the often smoother/cleaner trigger, better sight radius and just the different "anteater" look they bring to the table. Currently I own a Glock 17L and an FNS9, found a USP 45 elite at a pawn shop but it's $900. I want it but dang that's a mortgage payment. Anyone else enjoy these things?

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[Joe13]

Over the last couple of years, I've been shooting long slide versions of standard pistols and have really grown to like them. I like the front heavy balance, the often smoother/cleaner trigger, better sight radius and just the different "anteater" look they bring to the table. Currently I own a Glock 17L and an FNS9, found a USP 45 elite at a pawn shop but it's $900. I want it but dang that's a mortgage payment. Anyone else enjoy these things?

I'd love to have a 17L and have always preferred 6"+ revolvers.

I'm a big boy and like the larger pistols.

 

[The Heretic]

I don't care for the front heavy balance - a four to five inch barrel on a revolver or pistol feels right to me.

YMMV.

 

[TTSX]

No? I admit, for handling purposes, the balance isn't ideal but man does it change the shooting experience!

 

[Barfly]

I have the Gen3 Glock G35 and Gen4 MOS Glock 40. Love them both and really want to find a deal on a G17. I like the weight/balance and seem to shoot them better as well.

 

[Kruel J]

I'm a long slide Glock whore. I have a 34 and a 41. A 35 is just around the corner.

 

[Kruel J]

I don't care for the front heavy balance - a four to five inch barrel on a revolver or pistol feels right to me.

YMMV.

5" always seemed barely adequate to me. But I just don't have anything longer.

 

[titsonritz]

I always drooled over a Reeder Ultimate 10.

 

[No_Regerts]

5" always seemed barely adequate to me. But I just don't have anything longer.

Ummm, ok. Speechless.

 

[Kruel J]

Ummm, ok. Speechless.

 

[gmerkt]

I always drooled over a Reeder Ultimate 10.

Impressive. But at that price I'll have to satisfied with the 10's I've already got.

 

[Diamondback]

I've been toying with DIY'ing a 10mm/.450SMC (one gun, two barrels) longslide 1911 ever since I was in college. If I can find someone who makes one, threaded barrel on it too--not for a can but for the extra 3/4".

 

[leadcounsel]

I too like the look, feel, performance, and handling of the long slides.

G35 is my nightstand gun, and I have a few spares. I recently picked up a couple sale priced FN FNS 40s. Ver-nice... Always on the prowl for more long slides...

 

[No_Regerts]

I too like the look, feel, performance, and handling of the long slides.

G35 is my nightstand gun, and I have a few spares. I recently picked up a couple sale priced FN FNS 40s. Ver-nice... Always on the prowl for more long slides...

The Glock 41 is neat. Fits in a 34/35 holster. Even though its a 21 frame, your brain registers the slimmer 9/40 slide and it doesn't "feel" as thick.

 

[Diamondback]

Ummm, ok. Speechless.

Ever think maybe he drops nuggets like that just to troll us?

 

[CountryGent]

Long slide sounds so naughty. Be that as it may, I'll have to admit the G41 looks like a fantastic pistola.

 

[leadcounsel]

The Glock 41 is neat. Fits in a 34/35 holster. Even though its a 21 frame, your brain registers the slimmer 9/40 slide and it doesn't "feel" as thick.

I love your profile picture, "We're gonna need a bigger hoax." Just watched Jaws this week and it's a classic line...

 

[No_Regerts]

Ever think maybe he drops nuggets like that just to troll us?

No need to ponder the obvious!

 

[No_Regerts]

I love your profile picture, "We're gonna need a bigger hoax." Just watched Jaws this week and it's a classic line...

I read the book for the first time the other day and the movie was way better.

 

[Greenandy]

I have the 34 and the 35 and I love to shoot them. And a lone wolf long slide for 10mm. Very nice and easy to shoot.