Since the beginning of 2006 I have shot Glock pistols exclusively in competition. Prior to this I had shot 1911 style pistols (STI) for three solid years. My number one reason for preferring the Glock is the grip I am able to get on the pistol. Because of the grip angle and the way the pistol is built I can get a much higher and more secure grip with the support hand. This in effect translates into a shooting stance that is more effective in controlling recoil.

For me the trigger on a Glock is actually a plus. With the double action type trigger it allows for more of a "surprise break" type shot. This has allowed me to shoot more aggressively and has made trigger freeze less of an issue. To quickly sum this up, in switching to Glock I was forced to set aside a number of preconceived notions that I had about them. This was easily done by concentrating on the only thing that really mattered: The results.

USPSA Production/IDPA SSP&ESP

Glock 34 Sevigny Competition sights (FO front); 147gr Precision bullets loaded to 135PF; Kytac holster; Kytac (IDPA) and CR Speed (USPSA) mag pouches.

USPSA Limited/Limited 10

Glock 24 Seattle Slug Plug; Sevigny Competition sights (FO front); Arredondo basepads; 185gr Precision bullets loaded to 170PF; Kytac holster and CR Speed mag pouches.

USPSA Open Class

Glock 17 KKM barrel; SJC Major Compensator; J-point/Doctor slide mounted optics; Dawson Ice Magwell; 115/125gr Precision bullets; Taylor Freelance & Arredondo basepads; CR Speed holster and mag pouches.

Law Enforcement Use

Sig Pro 2340 (Department issue) 40cal; 180gr Speer Gold Dots

Glock 22 40cal; Back-up, Off duty & SRT pistol; Warren Tactical NS; 135gr Corbon Powerballs

S & W 340 PD 357 Magnum; Back-up & Off duty; 125gr Hornady XTPs