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Title: Glock 33 Range Time
Post by: kjtrains on August 20, 2009, 07:02:03 PM
The Glock 33 performed through 50 rds flawlessly.  It's like an R9 on steroids.  With that being said, it has about 1/3 the recoil of my .454 Ruger Alaskan, very controllable one handed shooting.  Ammo was Remington UMC 125 gr. metal case.  Did not try the Federal Personal Defense HP.

I highly recommend this subcompact for those who want a .357 sig.  My impression is.......GREAT!
Title: Re: Glock 33 Range Time
Post by: tracker on August 20, 2009, 08:30:28 PM
Glad to hear the excellent report; anything that will fire 50
rounds of UMC without a hiccup is good to go with most any
ammo.
Title: Re: Glock 33 Range Time
Post by: kjtrains on August 20, 2009, 10:11:48 PM
Thanks, tracker, and thanks for pointing me in the direction of the Glock.  I am very pleased with it and its' performance.  

The reputation of the Glock lives on.  I had heard of the Glock's quality and reliability for years, but never experienced it, until today.  Thanks again.
Title: Re: Glock 33 Range Time
Post by: tracker on August 20, 2009, 10:29:48 PM
You are welcome; glad to hear you're a happy camper with it.
Title: Re: Glock 33 Range Time
Post by: Dino on August 28, 2009, 03:28:08 PM
Glad you like your 33 KJ, now you can start your on Glock collection.  

I know, I know, who collects Glocks?

Anyone who ever shoots one long enough. I should not say collect because I shoot everyone I have often.

Easy to modify however they are great stock, easy to take down and clean.

I have one 17, two 22's, one is a race gun I built, a 32C  and a 19.

Love them all.

Good luck with the 33 and have fun shooting it now that ammo is available again.
Title: Re: Glock 33 Range Time
Post by: kjtrains on August 28, 2009, 03:42:15 PM
Thanks, Dino,  There's one thing for sure, I really like it.  The performance was great.  I shot rapid fire with no problems, and just anyway I wanted to shoot it.  Went through the 4 mags in no time and reloaded for the last 9 rounds in the box.  The mags, two nine rds, a 10 rd with mag extension, and a 13 rd.

I will have more Glocks!
Title: Re: Glock 33 Range Time
Post by: yankee2500 on September 01, 2009, 02:51:01 PM
kj, glad you are happy with the Glock and had a good outing at the range. But almost all range outings with Glocks are good. I have had my G-19 for over twenty years and have fifteen thousand plus rounds through it and have never had any issues with it. This year I put in a stainless guide rod spring assembly and a Wolf ported barrel, only because I got them cheap off one of the forums ;D
John
Title: Re: Glock 33 Range Time
Post by: kjtrains on September 01, 2009, 03:42:37 PM
John.  I am impressed with the Glock.  Lots of firepower in such a little gun; the quality and reliability are great.
Title: Re: Glock 33 Range Time
Post by: Reinz on September 02, 2009, 07:13:07 PM
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it has about 1/3 the recoil of my .454 Ruger Alaskan

Sorry cant' resist -  just about anything has 1/3 the recoil of the .454 Ruger Alaskan  - in a mainstream auto that is. ;D :D

Reinz  :)
Title: Re: Glock 33 Range Time
Post by: yankee2500 on September 03, 2009, 11:53:53 PM
kj, I had a G-26 (9mm) sold it to my son-inlaw who carries it often, and I had a G-36 (45acp) that I traded for my Colt New Agent. I will probably have another Glock at some point in time.
John
Title: Re: Glock 33 Range Time
Post by: kjtrains on September 08, 2009, 11:22:05 AM
John.  I will have more Glocks now as well.  Don't know  which ones, and  don't need another .45, except for the R-45, however, do like the G36.  
Title: Re: Glock 33 Range Time
Post by: kjtrains on September 08, 2009, 11:36:22 AM
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Glad you like your 33 KJ, now you can start your on Glock collection.  

I know, I know, who collects Glocks?

Anyone who ever shoots one long enough. I should not say collect because I shoot everyone I have often.

Easy to modify however they are great stock, easy to take down and clean.

I have one 17, two 22's, one is a race gun I built, a 32C  and a 19.

Love them all.

Good luck with the 33 and have fun shooting it now that ammo is available again.

Thanks, Dino.  I am still having trouble finding .357 sig ammo in NC but did see where Cabelas' has Ultramax in bulk, 300 rds for $129.95.

I just noticed that Ultramax is remanufactured ammo.
Title: Re: Glock 33 Range Time
Post by: kjtrains on September 08, 2009, 10:02:17 PM
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it has about 1/3 the recoil of my .454 Ruger Alaskan

Sorry cant' resist -  just about anything has 1/3 the recoil of the .454 Ruger Alaskan  - in a mainstream auto that is. ;D :D

Reinz  :)

Another way to describe the Glock 33 is, it is tame to shoot.   ;)    ;)
Title: Re: Glock 33 Range Time
Post by: Dino on September 09, 2009, 03:35:28 PM
KJ here in Virginia I am finding just about any ammo I need, except for 380 acp.  

Son got married 8/8, instead of a bachelor party he asked me if we could take some of the out of town guest to the range with a variety of hand guns.    ;D

I only got in a mag or two the rest of the time I was teaching, loading.

Went through 650 rounds and was able to replace almost all of it, had to clean nine guns over the next week.  

Everyone love the idea, much better than dealing with a hangover.
Title: Re: Glock 33 Range Time
Post by: kjtrains on September 09, 2009, 03:55:17 PM
Dino.  That sounded enjoyable.  Ammo here in NC is scarce as hens' teeth.  I've bought all the .357 sig ammo I can find and that's only 3 boxes of 50; have 2 left.  

I have that many to clean as well and sometimes more when I get back from Ga.  I don't shoot the .380 due to not being able to find that either.  I have 2 boxes of 20 so I'll just hang on to those.  
Title: Re: Glock 33 Range Time
Post by: tracker on September 09, 2009, 06:24:30 PM

http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/catalog1/index.php/cName/357-sig-hollow-point-ammo

You might try these guys in beautiful downtown Brenham. They may even have some .380 in stock.
Title: Re: Glock 33 Range Time
Post by: kjtrains on September 09, 2009, 07:33:26 PM
Thanks, tracker.  Found some .357 sig at LuckyGunner.com., UMC 125 gr. like I have, 50 rds per box at $26.00/box if you order 2 boxes.

http://www.luckygunner.com/357-sig-125-grain-mc-remington-50-rounds
Title: Re: Glock 33 Range Time
Post by: tracker on September 09, 2009, 07:59:25 PM
Unless UMC has greatly improved, paper is the only target I would have in my sights; of course, Glocks will digest almost anything quite well.
Title: Re: Glock 33 Range Time
Post by: kjtrains on September 09, 2009, 08:57:50 PM
Yep!  The  33 devoured that box of UMC with ease.  I have a box of Federal Premium Personal Protection HP for use other than shooting at paper.  I'm comfortable, however, using the UMC for anything, given its' performance in the Glock.
Title: Re: Glock 33 Range Time
Post by: yankee2500 on September 14, 2009, 10:30:27 PM
 kj, I have a line on some 357sig for you, they have Remington 50rd. boxes, and they have Gold Dots 20rd.for $23
I think it was. I will PM you my # to give you the info on where the place is. Its about 30mins or so from where we met.
John
Title: Re: Glock 33 Range Time
Post by: kjtrains on September 15, 2009, 09:46:20 AM
Thanks, John.  Enjoyed our conversation.
Title: Re: Glock 33 Range Time
Post by: IOM on April 26, 2010, 02:16:00 PM
Well I finally pulled the trigger and picked up a new Glock 33 with trijicon night sights.  This is my new favorite toy.  It ate up a box of Speer Gold Dots like candy.  I thought the recoil was very managable even with the short 9 round mags.  I have got to figure out a way to easily conceal carry this little pocket rocket.  You get spoiled with how easy the R9 is to carry, but I'll figure something out with the 33.

KJ, have you tried to conceal carried yours?  If so, what worked for you.
David
Title: Re: Glock 33 Range Time
Post by: kjtrains on April 26, 2010, 03:52:07 PM
ItsOnlyMoney.  The Glock 33 is one of my favorites as well.  I got a Don Hume front pocket holster and does require breaking in a bit, as it's a tight fit.  I've only carried it in Bermuda shorts with large pockets.  That works.  

I'm used to carrying the Seecamp .32 so carrying the Glock 33 is noticeable to me, not others.  I'm going to have to look into those night sights.