Why Choose Glock?

Oh boy… here we go. I can already hear the shrieks, screams, and the frantic click-clacking of keyboards. But give me just a few minutes of your time, and hear me out.

Coming from a background with a strong dedication to the art of the pistol, I’ve spent years training, learning the fundamentals, and understanding the subtle nuances between various platforms. Like many new shooters, I started with a plain, “boring” Glock 17 and felt like I wasn’t at the cool kids’ table. So, I quickly called an audible—many times, in fact—trying to find the “next best thing.” So, where did my journey take me, and where am I now?

Exploring Other Pistol Brands and Models

All things considered, most full-size pistols from reputable manufacturers are generally reliable, well-made, safe, and share a similar manual of arms. Throughout my personal journey, I’ve tried nearly every major pistol on the market, including:

• S&W M&P
• Walther PPQ and PDP
• 1911s
• FN FNP, FN 509, and FNX 45
• Springfield XD Mod 2 and Echelon
• CZ P10c
• Beretta 92
• HK P30
• Sig P220 and P365
• Staccatos (various models)

These are just the ones I’ve personally owned and carried extensively.

Lessons Learned from Experimenting

Everything on that list was pretty good. A few pistols had occasional reliability issues, but overall, they worked fine. However, none were as impressive as I’d hoped. I wanted these pistols to blow me away. If you spend enough time online, you’ll find countless pages and people dedicated to the “Anti-Glock” sentiment. You’ll hear claims like, “Glock triggers are mushy,” “Glocks feel like a 2×4,” or “This other gun has the best recoil control.”

You know what? Sometimes, their points weren’t unfounded. But in practice, I found these differences rarely impacted my performance. I’d argue that for most shooters, minor improvements in grip, trigger, or recoil impulse won’t enhance their abilities as much as they think. Why? Because many people don’t shoot frequently enough to reap the benefits these subtle differences might provide. For most shooters, better results come from improving fundamentals and mechanics. The old saying, “It’s the Indian, not the arrow,” holds true here.

Time and again, we see shooters with the best of intentions spending a lot of money on a fancy pistol when they’d be better off with a simple, reliable striker-fired pistol and investing the rest in training and ammo.

Through tens of thousands of rounds, countless hours of training, and even breaks from shooting, I realized that many of these “upgrades” were not as beneficial as they seemed. Watching top shooters on “GunTube” demonstrates impressive drills and speed, but how does that translate for those of us who can’t practice daily with sponsored ammo?

For us at ITTS, who work in the realm of righteous gunfighting and potentially employing deadly force, does a fancy pistol make a real difference? In the end, I found that dependability, predictability, and repeatability mattered most.

My Go-To Choice: Glock

So, did any pistol offer those three things? Where am I now on my journey? What do I predominantly shoot and carry?

You may have guessed it. My range gun is a Glock 19 Gen 5, my concealed carry gun is a Glock 19 Gen 3, and my bedside gun is a Glock 45 Gen 5. If you’re seeing a pattern, you’re right. Consistency is what matters most to me. Through practice, I found that the 2×4-like grip of a Glock feels like home, and that “mushy” trigger has become a smooth, predictable press—every single time.

By eliminating variables and choosing something dependable, I can focus on improving my skills as a shooter rather than blaming the equipment and searching for a quick fix.

Why Glock Just Works

Glocks may not impress anyone, but they work. Like any brand, Glocks can have the occasional “lemon,” but overall, they set a standard of reliability, like a Toyota Corolla. If you need a pistol that works right out of the box and every time after, that’s the one.

There’s a reason we rent out Glocks for new shooters during classes. By eliminating equipment variables, we focus on dialing in the shooter’s fundamentals. We want students positioned for success in every way.

And no—neither I nor ITTS is sponsored by Glock in any way, shape, or form. This is purely my opinion after years of shooting, and I sincerely hope it helps some of you out there.

— Anthony Rossetto, ITTS RSO

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this blog post are those of the author and do not constitute a formal endorsement by ITTS, Inc. of any products, services, or organizations mentioned. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research before making any decisions.