by HenryLeverAction » Fri Jun 04, 2010 11:15 pm
Glocks are great pistols, if that is the design you like. For me, I'm a Beretta Px4 guy. With Beretta, it's a love or hate relationship, so I understand you probably don't like them since you are interested in Glock. I also like Sig firearms as well. If you really want to have an educated answer to your question of what firearm to get, look at the Beretta too, along with the brands previously listed by other members here.
Just like goanra said, there is no external safety, or hammer. these two things, in my opinion and comfort zone, are very important. I also like the decocker on the Px4. I think the best thing about Glocks is that they are great with the weight issue, and this is a big factor for a lot of dudes out there. Chuck Norris is said to have what... 250,000 rounds through his Glock. ? ha ha thanks "nutnfancy" for that statistic, however it's probably false.
I'd check out Wikipedia on the Glock, and read through the 17 requirements that Mr. Glock had to achieve. He did it great too!
G4L has all the Glock competitors listed for you below, I highly recommend you check all those pistols out, for they are all equal or better than the Glock. It just comes down to what you like.
The price that you listed sounds reasonable, just look around at some different gun shops around you because the one closest to me is kinda a rip while the one 20 miles away has much better deals for the same stuff. Suckers...
I hope this helped!