Comments on: Unique Gen 4 Glock in .45 GAP for Florida Highway Patrol http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2010/01/25/unique-gen-4-glock-in-45-gap-for-florida-highway-patrol/ Police Training and Officer Safety Tips Sun, 15 Jan 2012 19:45:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Gen 4 Glock in .45 :: Guns Holsters and Gear http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2010/01/25/unique-gen-4-glock-in-45-gap-for-florida-highway-patrol/#comment-18583 Gen 4 Glock in .45 :: Guns Holsters and Gear Sat, 08 Oct 2011 23:25:21 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/?p=549#comment-18583 [...] the 2010 SHOT Show, I met with a Glock sales rep who told me about a unique Gen 4 Glock pistol being made in .45 GAP for the Florida Highway Patrol.  This pistol has not been announced, and may not even see regular [...] [...] the 2010 SHOT Show, I met with a Glock sales rep who told me about a unique Gen 4 Glock pistol being made in .45 GAP for the Florida Highway Patrol.  This pistol has not been announced, and may not even see regular [...]

]]> By: Jay Dooly http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2010/01/25/unique-gen-4-glock-in-45-gap-for-florida-highway-patrol/#comment-18483 Jay Dooly Tue, 04 Oct 2011 01:56:28 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/?p=549#comment-18483 Great Article! If you shoot the GAP you will love it! I own and shoot all 3 Glock GAP models. A 45 in a 40 & 9 frame is perfect for me. Fits the hands like a glove! Ammo is not scarce nad the prices have come down and I also reload the GAP for fun. Thanks! Great Article! If you shoot the GAP you will love it! I own and shoot all 3 Glock GAP models. A 45 in a 40 & 9 frame is perfect for me. Fits the hands like a glove! Ammo is not scarce nad the prices have come down and I also reload the GAP for fun. Thanks!

]]> By: Gen 4 Glock 37 For Sale in September :: Guns Holsters and Gear http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2010/01/25/unique-gen-4-glock-in-45-gap-for-florida-highway-patrol/#comment-18427 Gen 4 Glock 37 For Sale in September :: Guns Holsters and Gear Sat, 01 Oct 2011 13:29:24 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/?p=549#comment-18427 [...] full article on the Gen 4 Glock 37 sold to the Florida Highway Patrol is at the [...] [...] full article on the Gen 4 Glock 37 sold to the Florida Highway Patrol is at the [...]

]]> By: Don http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2010/01/25/unique-gen-4-glock-in-45-gap-for-florida-highway-patrol/#comment-18258 Don Fri, 23 Sep 2011 23:50:29 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/?p=549#comment-18258 Sorry, I just had to laugh when I saw all the comments about the "massive stopping power" and "hit them anywhere" performance of the .45 loads. Folk, there isn't a handgun suitable for police use that has massive stopping power or allows hits anywhere to work. If you have not noticed, only good hits count. Good bullets in 9mm, .40 S&W or .45 work sometimes to stop bad guys. After 45 years of shooting, and having just shoot my G22 Gen4 in a match, I'd prefer a M17 with Gold Dot 147 gr. loads. The one silly millimeter increase in diameter is meaningless. Some of us, especially retired guys, without an agency buying our ammo anymore, makes the cost of a GAP or ACP too much. When .50 a shot is affordable, I look back to when it cost .03 to .05 for .45 and .30 carbine. When I retired, I stopped getting practice and service ammo at taxpayer expense. Sorry, I just had to laugh when I saw all the comments about the “massive stopping power” and “hit them anywhere” performance of the .45 loads. Folk, there isn’t a handgun suitable for police use that has massive stopping power or allows hits anywhere to work. If you have not noticed, only good hits count. Good bullets in 9mm, .40 S&W or .45 work sometimes to stop bad guys. After 45 years of shooting, and having just shoot my G22 Gen4 in a match, I’d prefer a M17 with Gold Dot 147 gr. loads. The one silly millimeter increase in diameter is meaningless. Some of us, especially retired guys, without an agency buying our ammo anymore, makes the cost of a GAP or ACP too much. When .50 a shot is affordable, I look back to when it cost .03 to .05 for .45 and .30 carbine. When I retired, I stopped getting practice and service ammo at taxpayer expense.

]]> By: Richard http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2010/01/25/unique-gen-4-glock-in-45-gap-for-florida-highway-patrol/#comment-14831 Richard Sat, 11 Jun 2011 12:21:48 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/?p=549#comment-14831 Hi Ron, Those decisions are up to your department. You might want to check with whoever is in charge of your firearms training. Virtually all of the Glock models are available in the Gen4 styling now. Stay safe, Richard Hi Ron,

Those decisions are up to your department. You might want to check with whoever is in charge of your firearms training. Virtually all of the Glock models are available in the Gen4 styling now.

Stay safe,

Richard

]]> By: Ron http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2010/01/25/unique-gen-4-glock-in-45-gap-for-florida-highway-patrol/#comment-14783 Ron Sat, 11 Jun 2011 03:49:28 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/?p=549#comment-14783 what about the rest of us? any clue when all law enforcement officers will be able to switch from the gen3 to the gen4? The backstrap option alone will be a huge help to me. what about the rest of us? any clue when all law enforcement officers will be able to switch from the gen3 to the gen4? The backstrap option alone will be a huge help to me.

]]> By: Frank L. Richmond http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2010/01/25/unique-gen-4-glock-in-45-gap-for-florida-highway-patrol/#comment-11996 Frank L. Richmond Sun, 23 Jan 2011 20:29:46 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/?p=549#comment-11996 I bought a Glock 37 when they first came out. I've been very happy with it. I don't think ammo price is a huge concern, since the places where I get my carry ammo (like Streicher's, for instance) can get you a 50-round box for between $25 and $30 in most calibers. You can get Gold Dot, Winchester Ranger and Federal HST from various sources in that price range. I work for the Postal Service and will soon be transferring to the Orlando area. I've been carrying a TRP 1911 quite a bit, but I will probably stick more with my Glocks when I get to Florida--due to the lighter weight and better corrosion resistance. Since the FHP has adopted the GAP, I find myself leaning toward that gun and possibly loading it up with the same ammo they use. I bought a Glock 37 when they first came out. I’ve been very happy with it. I don’t think ammo price is a huge concern, since the places where I get my carry ammo (like Streicher’s, for instance) can get you a 50-round box for between $25 and $30 in most calibers. You can get Gold Dot, Winchester Ranger and Federal HST from various sources in that price range.

I work for the Postal Service and will soon be transferring to the Orlando area. I’ve been carrying a TRP 1911 quite a bit, but I will probably stick more with my Glocks when I get to Florida–due to the lighter weight and better corrosion resistance. Since the FHP has adopted the GAP, I find myself leaning toward that gun and possibly loading it up with the same ammo they use.

]]> By: JM http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2010/01/25/unique-gen-4-glock-in-45-gap-for-florida-highway-patrol/#comment-11995 JM Sun, 23 Jan 2011 04:17:37 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/?p=549#comment-11995 The GAP makes much more sense than the 45 acp. Other than the fact that the ACP has more availability and support and it what is "known" there does not seem to be really any advantage to the 45 ACP design. There may be a very little more snap over a 45 ACP since it is loaded to 45ACP +P pressures but that is the only functional downfall. Y'all gotta get out a little more often. ;-) See here for more info, http://home.comcast.net/~petej/biased.45gap.htm The GAP makes much more sense than the 45 acp. Other than the fact that the ACP has more availability and support and it what is “known” there does not seem to be really any advantage to the 45 ACP design. There may be a very little more snap over a 45 ACP since it is loaded to 45ACP +P pressures but that is the only functional downfall.

Y’all gotta get out a little more often. ;-)

See here for more info, http://home.comcast.net/~petej/biased.45gap.htm

]]> By: Tgugs http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2010/01/25/unique-gen-4-glock-in-45-gap-for-florida-highway-patrol/#comment-11992 Tgugs Sat, 22 Jan 2011 05:58:03 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/?p=549#comment-11992 Troopers will be issued whatever their TOLD and it'll be the BEST. Cause that's what their told in training.... Troopers will be issued whatever their TOLD and it’ll be the BEST. Cause that’s what their told in training….

]]> By: Richard http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2010/01/25/unique-gen-4-glock-in-45-gap-for-florida-highway-patrol/#comment-11968 Richard Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:54:48 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/?p=549#comment-11968 Hopefully soon, JB. The G37 was available late last year, if I recall correctly. The 38 should be close behind. -Richard Hopefully soon, JB. The G37 was available late last year, if I recall correctly. The 38 should be close behind.

-Richard

]]> By: JB http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2010/01/25/unique-gen-4-glock-in-45-gap-for-florida-highway-patrol/#comment-11964 JB Sun, 09 Jan 2011 17:16:54 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/?p=549#comment-11964 So does anyone know when this Glock 38 .45 GAP will be available to the public in the Gen 4 platform? So does anyone know when this Glock 38 .45 GAP will be available to the public in the Gen 4 platform?

]]> By: Steve Brenner http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2010/01/25/unique-gen-4-glock-in-45-gap-for-florida-highway-patrol/#comment-11888 Steve Brenner Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:22:35 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/?p=549#comment-11888 I say the .45 GAP is the best of all worlds! Less felt Slap of the .40 short and very weak and the .357 sig! The only people who Love this New Caliber are the ones who have shot it! If you try it you will be a GAPer! I say the .45 GAP is the best of all worlds!

Less felt Slap of the .40 short and very weak

and the .357 sig!

The only people who Love this New Caliber are the ones who have

shot it!

If you try it you will be a GAPer!

]]> By: Byron http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2010/01/25/unique-gen-4-glock-in-45-gap-for-florida-highway-patrol/#comment-11605 Byron Sun, 12 Dec 2010 06:55:46 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/?p=549#comment-11605 I've carried a Glock 37 on duty for about 7 years now. My off duty carry is a G-39. I've seen what the .45 GAP will do and I'm sold! Most of my guys are carrying 3 mag pouches, some carry the quad simply because you NEVER know when the "stuff is going to hit the fan". I HOPE Glock will offer the Gen 4 .45GAP to other LE personnel. I'd buy it this morning if it were available!! I’ve carried a Glock 37 on duty for about 7 years now. My off duty carry is a G-39. I’ve seen what the .45 GAP will do and I’m sold! Most of my guys are carrying 3 mag pouches, some carry the quad simply because you NEVER know when the “stuff is going to hit the fan”. I HOPE Glock will offer the Gen 4 .45GAP to other LE personnel. I’d buy it this morning if it were available!!

]]> By: Whats with .45 GAP Ammo? http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2010/01/25/unique-gen-4-glock-in-45-gap-for-florida-highway-patrol/#comment-11577 Whats with .45 GAP Ammo? Tue, 26 Oct 2010 01:27:52 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/?p=549#comment-11577 [...] in the LEO community due to being now loaded with the 230gr bullet in a smaller package. Unique Gen 4 Glock in .45 GAP for Florida Highway Patrol :: Blue Sheepdog LIVING THE DREAM _____________________________________ Reply With Quote   [...] [...] in the LEO community due to being now loaded with the 230gr bullet in a smaller package. Unique Gen 4 Glock in .45 GAP for Florida Highway Patrol :: Blue Sheepdog LIVING THE DREAM _____________________________________ Reply With Quote   [...]

]]> By: .45 GAP Gen4 Glocks and the Florida Highway Patrol | Gun Blog http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2010/01/25/unique-gen-4-glock-in-45-gap-for-florida-highway-patrol/#comment-11537 .45 GAP Gen4 Glocks and the Florida Highway Patrol | Gun Blog Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:34:34 +0000 http://www.bluesheepdog.com/?p=549#comment-11537 [...] Full story on Florida’s Gen4 .45 GAP glock purchase over at BlueSheepDog – HERE [...] [...] Full story on Florida’s Gen4 .45 GAP glock purchase over at BlueSheepDog – HERE [...]

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