GJ047 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Guys this is my first post here so be gentle. I have started shooting USPSA localy for about a year now with a Glock 21. I have noticed that a somewhat large number of shooters are using Glocks, particularly the model 35. Could USPSA request that Glock make a special run of model 35's with the USPSA logo engraved on the slide, a fiber optic front sight, and maybe a Dawson adjustable rear? Maybe a couple of extra bucks with each gun could go back to a juniors program or a one year membership could be included with the purchase of the pistol. I know I would buy one and it would be good advertisment for USPSA while sitting on dealers shelves. Just throwing it out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Were all gentle around here... Good idea in theory but probably a political nightmare as USPSA would seem to "endorse" a particular manufacturer...? Welcome to the Forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 The odds are slim IMHO that Glock would make a USPSA limited edition G35... That being said...make your own, and destroy the $2000 STI's in competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Keen Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Hmmmmm ....... Glock made a Limited run of Desert Storm & 9/11 models, didn't they ??? If Glock did it, it wouldn't be so much an endorsement, but a patronizing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interceptor Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Were all gentle around here... Good idea in theory but probably a political nightmare as USPSA would seem to "endorse" a particular manufacturer...? Welcome to the Forums! I think Para has a USPSA Limited gun with the Logo on it. Not sure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Were all gentle around here... Good idea in theory but probably a political nightmare as USPSA would seem to "endorse" a particular manufacturer...? Welcome to the Forums! I think Para has a USPSA Limited gun with the Logo on it. Not sure though. Over the years, Para, Colt, STI and some others have made USPSA and IPSC-logoed pistols. The logo license fee at least goes straight to the logo owners, and often some of the purchase price does as well. Might as well ask Glock and see what they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlmiller1 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Glocks are great guns & that is what I shoot almost exclusively but the thing to remember about Glocks is Gaston Glock decides what, when, & where about his guns. He doesn't seem really keen on the idea of doing things his customers might want. I guess you really can't blame him as he built the business & picked his target audience(primarily military & law enforcement) & needless to say, it has been very succesful. Mr. Glock has made some concessions to competition shooting but what you are thinking about might be a stretch! It never hurts to ask, though. What might be possible instead could be to get a big dealer to have these mods done aftermarket, in a numbered batch. He might even be able to buy sequential serial numbers, not sure about that, though. Good thinking! Keep dreaming up ideas. Welcome to competition shooting. MLM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlockSpeed31 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Guys this is my first post here so be gentle. I have started shooting USPSA localy for about a year now with a Glock 21. I have noticed that a somewhat large number of shooters are using Glocks, particularly the model 35. Could USPSA request that Glock make a special run of model 35's with the USPSA logo engraved on the slide, a fiber optic front sight, and maybe a Dawson adjustable rear? Maybe a couple of extra bucks with each gun could go back to a juniors program or a one year membership could be included with the purchase of the pistol. I know I would buy one and it would be good advertisment for USPSA while sitting on dealers shelves. Just throwing it out there. 1st off, welcome to the Forums. You will gain a lot of knowledge from these great people here. 2nd, You could always find a good deal on a used but not abused G35, set it up the way you want, have it laser engraved with the USPSA logo and then kick some funds over to the JR program! I don't think Glock would do that type of run, unless someone ordered a few hundred at one time. I think they need to come out w/ a G35 Limited Dave S. model. If Para can have the Todd J. model, why not a Glock Dave S. model. GlockSpeed31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
open17 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 You might have better luck trying through one of the aftermarket "special model" companies. Davidsons might be a place to start. They have actually done runs in special calibers--not just cosmetics. Dawson's could do it. Who is the biggest Glock retailer in the USA? Never hurts to ask. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypool40 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 (edited) how about a limited run with the common sense improvements on "perfection" like a 1/4" beavertial, and some sights not made from plastic for starters? "Better for this game" improvements like a little "ring" at the bottom to hang a magwell on are not as important, but would be nice. GLock is a victim of their own popularity. They are selling so many guns they won't improve their product in obvious areas. Edited March 29, 2007 by dirtypool40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Sinko Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Speaking of a special run of the 35, my dealer told me that he recently saw a very heavily used 35 that had been marked "Israeli Special Forces" something or other. I don't know if it was genuine, faked or used in such capacity and individually marked. Since a 35 was used to win Limited, I figure Glock should do SOMETHING special to celebrate. It really is a big deal. Dave Sinko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerba Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Next time you see Dave S., you can mention it to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Griffin Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 how about a limited run with the common sense improvements on "perfection" like a 1/4" beavertial, and some sights not made from plastic for starters?"Better for this game" improvements like a little "ring" at the bottom to hang a magwell on are not as important, but would be nice. GLock is a victim of their own popularity. They are selling so many guns they won't improve their product in obvious areas. While I won't argue there's room for improvement (particularly with the sights and trigger), what's wrong with the beavertail? Maybe a bit longer, is that what you're suggesting? As in a 1/4" beavertail, beyond the frame's "beavertail" area? H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 I'm with DP. I number of shooter do get some slide bite because the beavertail on the G isn't longer. A number have issues with the grip angle. And, a number would benefit from ambi-controls on the gun. All those points...being addressed by the latest competitor to the G. If Glock had addressed those years ago...who could have even got their foot in the door ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 (edited) Grip angle is the ONLY reason I don't have a Glock, as a matter of fact, if it was the same a s the 1911, I imagine I would have 3 glocks: 1) Carry 2) Car ( not the same as carry ) 3) Competition Edited to add: The Glock needs a "thumb rest" like the safety on a 1911. I have found that I love that, helps me index my draw better. Edited March 29, 2007 by zhunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJ047 Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 Wow thanks for all the quick comments guys. Just as an update I sent in an email yesterday to USPSA and Dave Thomas wrote me back this morning. It's really cool that he took the time to email me back for an idea that I just threw out there. He wrote that "Although it does not include Glock, USPSA has a current firearms royalty deal with Para Ordnance and two more in the works for late this year or early next." He then referenced me to the USPSA partners page which pictures two Para Ordnance Todd Jarret model guns with the USPSA logo on them. So it seems possible but like you guys said, very unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Griffin Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 I'm with DP.I number of shooter do get some slide bite because the beavertail on the G isn't longer. A number have issues with the grip angle. And, a number would benefit from ambi-controls on the gun. All those points...being addressed by the latest competitor to the G. If Glock had addressed those years ago...who could have even got their foot in the door ? I've given up on ambi controls, although that's what I'd like to see most of all. Just a freakin' mag release, please!!? H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypool40 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Grip angle is the ONLY reason I don't have a Glock, as a matter of fact, if it was the same a s the 1911, I imagine I would have 3 glocks:1) Carry 2) Car ( not the same as carry ) 3) Competition Edited to add: The Glock needs a "thumb rest" like the safety on a 1911. I have found that I love that, helps me index my draw better. Don't get me started on grip angle, I'm wishing for things that might actually be fixed if they gave a $HIT. I already posted about why they felt they had to change grip angle from everything else on the planet and it just got me flamed. I'm with you, if the grip angle was the same as a 1911, I'd own a whole passle of 'em (passle is an amount known to Suthren folk). But.... Everything I train, compete and carry, plus nightstand and glove box, has to point and operate the same. Glocks don't, so it's a plethora (yankee word) or 1911's for me. Yes, I could go all glocks, but that's just icky, and previously alluded to, they chew on my hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Griffin Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 One man's poison . . . I love the grip angle, it allows my wrists to be straighter. I can certainly see how someone wouldn't like it, but at least it's an option. Some things, like no magwell, are obviously inferior, but others are a matter of taste. H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 (passle is an amount known to Suthren folk). *snip*plethora (yankee word) *snip* Love or hate the plastic fantastic, calling me a yankee has made my day dp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturmruger Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I imagine that someday Glock will wake up and see what they can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmzneb Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I don't see Glock doing this unfortunately, but I like the idea. Glock Inc does what Gaston Glock wants to do. They don't give a crap about their civilian customers and what we want, but they treat their LEO customers like royalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFD Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 Unless Gaston hangs out in Georgia, I'd think the best bet would be to contact the plant in Georgia to see how receptive they'd be. I hope they understand how big Dave's Limited win was. Something special should be done if USPSA would allow it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midvalleyshooter Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I don't see Glock doing this unfortunately, but I like the idea.Glock Inc does what Gaston Glock wants to do. They don't give a crap about their civilian customers and what we want, but they treat their LEO customers like royalty. I have to disagree here. Glock runs GSSF matches all over the country giving away whole passles of Glocks in the process. What other firearms manufacturer runs their own shooting sport? Heck at these matches armorers will rebuild your glock for free! I would call that giving a crap Hell who wants all the pistols to point the same? Some folks like 1911, some wheel guns, some glocks and some like them all Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boo radley Posted March 30, 2007 Share Posted March 30, 2007 I have to disagree here. Glock runs GSSF matches all over the country giving away whole passles of Glocks in the process. Game! What other firearms manufacturer runs their own shooting sport? Heck at these matches armorers will rebuild your glock for free! I would call that giving a crap Set! Hell who wants all the pistols to point the same? Some folks like 1911, some wheel guns, some glocks and some like them all Keith And...Match! Well played, well played, sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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