Posted: 2/17/2010 8:18:43 AM EDT
I need to make a decision this weekend. I am between a G19 and a G36, leaning toward the G36. I did a search of this forum with only two hits. I will pick up the other pistol at a later date. I am familar with both calibers. I cannot locate a G36 to shoot, or a G30 for that matter. The only range with rentals has a limited selection. I would like more information on the G36. I am aware of the early model issues with the G36. Any information or direction would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. 
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| I've CCWed a G36 in a Crossbreed holster every working day for over a year now. I've put about 500 rounds down range. It runs very well, no issues at all, and I don't find it difficult or unpleasent to shoot. Having said that, it's not a high volumn target rig. Put a "plus zero" extension on the mag so my little finger has a place to be. I just like a .45 for a defensive CCW handgun. Nothing wrong with G19 or 9MM, certainly less recoil and more rounds. It's just I feel more at ease with a .45 in case, God forbid, I ever have to use it for it's intended purpose. My best advise it to find one, and compare it to the feel of a G19. Buy the one that's most comfortable in your hand. |
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Got a G36 with Trijicon Night Sights and I love this gun since it fits so well in my hand and is very accurate. I use it every day as a CCW. Been playing with it by adding an extended slide release, but that didn't work out too well since it would FTF after the 3rd round. So I just kept the internals stock, but I added a Pearce +1 mag extension and Wolff mag springs and it works now without a hiccup. I also have a SA XD45c and that gun is a lil bigger (dual stack) than the G36 but I love that gun too. Ever since I switched from .40 to .45, I love the .45 much better since it can do major damge. My only gripe is the number of rounds it can hold 7+1 (with Pearce grip extension). Wish the SF can hold more, but then that's why there's the G30 as the other option. That's why I carry a spare mag when I conceal, or carry the XD45c since it holds 10+1 using short mags. Good luck.
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My G36 is my primary carry gun. I like it a lot. 6+1 .45 ACP is plenty of ammo for me. I can squeeze off 2 well-aimed shots in about a second, getting excellent results at 25ft and more than acceptable results out to 50ft. I have no intention of getting into a firefight. If I ever have to fire my gun in self-defense I'll be trying to find the quickest exit of the situation, not trying to be a Rambo.
I use 165gr +P PowR Ball ammo and carry it in a Fobus GL36 paddle holster that can be used on the hip or small of the back. Also, the G36 fits perfectly in the Sentry Autosafe that I have mounted in the center console of my truck. |