When comparing the power of a .357 Glock and a .45 ACP Glock, it's important to consider several factors, including muzzle energy, bullet weight, and ballistic performance. Generally, the .357 Magnum cartridge is known for its higher muzzle energy compared to the .45 ACP cartridge. Here's a brief overview:

1. **.357 Glock:**

   • The .357 Magnum cartridge is a powerful and high-velocity round. It typically offers higher muzzle energy compared to the .45 ACP.

   • The .357 Glock, often chambered in the Glock 31 or Glock 32, is known for its effective stopping power and flatter trajectory.

2. **.45 ACP Glock:**

   • The .45 ACP cartridge is known for its larger bullet diameter and heavier bullets. It has a reputation for delivering substantial stopping power.

   • The .45 ACP Glock, like the Glock 21 or Glock 30, is appreciated for its recoil management and the classic "big bore" punch.

In terms of sheer power and velocity, the .357 Glock may have the edge. However, factors such as recoil, capacity, and personal preference also play a significant role in choosing a handgun. Some shooters prefer the heavier, slower recoil of the .45 ACP for its controllability, while others prefer the flatter trajectory and higher velocity of the .357 Magnum.

Ultimately, the "power" of a handgun is a subjective consideration that depends on the specific needs and preferences of the shooter. It's recommended to try out different calibers and models to determine what works best for you in terms of accuracy, recoil control, and overall shooting experience.

A GLOCK may be fired underwater, but irreversible damage will occur to the barrel. This damage is caused by the water present in the barrel: as the bullet is fired, the expanding gas and the physical size of the bullet will be forced against the water inside of the barrel creating a bubble-like impression that will pose serious danger to any subsequent rounds fired. There is also a specialized Philippine GLOCK 21 Mariner model which is altered for underwater capability. cf. This video is proof of a GLOCK fired underwater: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dvgu3VaO8sE

9mm Glocks have thicker barrels per pressure than 40 cal or 45 Glocks, and the latter are more likely to suffer catastrophic failure. All air must be out of the gun before firing. Full-metal-jacket ammunition must be used as hollow-point ammunition will expand in the barrel. Your maximum range will be a few feet, and your accuracy will be terrible. And after all that, there is still a chance your gun will break.

If that isn't bad enough, your hearing will be permanently damaged (the shock waves are about 4 times as powerful in water as in air), and shock waves reflecting off of hard objects (rocks, etc.) may actually damage your internal organs.

And on top of that, the water slows slide movement and ejection, so the gun will probably malfunction on the first shot.

All that being said, if an alligator was dragging me underwater and I had a Glock, I'd shoot the alligator. What do you have to lose?

Glock has what is likely the most fanatical collection of fanboys of any firearms manufacturer with the possible exception of HK.

Despite what you may be told, yes Glocks can and do jam. ANY and ALL semi-auto handguns (and rifles for that matter) can and will jam. If someone tells you his gun has never jammed he is either a liar, or he doesn't shoot very often. Any gun will inevitably jam if used often enough, expecting otherwise is like expecting a car to never break down no matter how many miles and years you drive it.

Any automatic or semi-automatic firearm can and will jam due to wear, lack of lubricant, improper grip, or even ammunition malfunctions. The question is not if a gun will jam, it is when. That is why professionals train on how to clear jams quickly.

Now if you are wondering if Glocks jam any more or less often than other handguns, that falls into "it depends" category. If you buy something like a HiPoint or Kel-tec, because you wanted a gun but didn't want to pay money for a good one, then the Glock will indeed seem amazingly more reliable by comparison. If you are comparing Glock to other quality firearms manufacturers such as those made by Smith & Wesson, Sig-Sauer, HK, or many others, then it is no more or less likely to jam than any of those.

The most common causes of jams are

-Aging / defective magazines.

-Improper grip by the user

-Ammunition malfunctions

-Insufficient or excessive lubrication

-Bad Luck

Glock is no more likely or less likely to experience these things than other good to high quality guns.

The Glocks are striker fired pistols, not DA... there is no SA option, because the design of a striker fired pistol doesn't use a hammer, and it cannot facilitate such an action.

The deference between beretta92 fs and glock 17 9 mm is the accuracy.

Yes, unless you have swapped the magazine release button to the right side (for left-handed use). Gen3 magazines do not have the notch for a reversed mag release. G17 magazines can be generally used in all 9mm Glock models.

Whichever one suits you better. They're both similar, and of comparable quality.

Glock pistols are made in a variety of calibers. Currently available in .380 ACP, 9mm Luger, .357 Sig, .40 S&W, 10mm Auto, .45 ACP and .45 GAP.

Only a few millimeters are necessary to free the slide from the lock.

Aside from the uncommon .45 GAP chambered Glocks, yes. Check the marking on your barrel for the .45 ACP marking.

The Glock 21 does fire the .45 ACP, as does the Glock 30. You're probably thinking of the Glock 37, 38, and 39, which fire the .45 GAP cartridge - those cannot fire a .45 ACP.

Glock is the name of the company AND the inventor- Gaston Glock.

Police most often use the 9mm Glock 17 or the .40 S&W Glock 22. The glock 17 magazine holds 17 rounds (+1 in the chamber), while the Glock 22 holds 15(+1).

The Glock 22 (full size .40 S&W) and the Glock 17 (full size 9mm Para) have the same external dimensions, and any holster will be interchangeable between the two.

You should not have bullets in the clip when not in use. The bullets conpress the spring, which stresses it to the point where it will not respond properly in an emergency.

Actually , leaving the mag loaded , compressing the spring puts no more stress on it than leaving it unloaded. It's the motion of compressing and releasing that weakens the spring over time. Leave 'em loaded.

A Glock 27 is 1.18 inches at the top of the grip.

The magazine holds 17 rounds, +1 in the chamber. There are extended magazines available up to 33rds capacity, and even larger drum mags of variable reliability.

No, they are different calibers. A Glock 17 is 9mm and a Glock 23 is .40 S&W. A Glock 22 magazine would fit in a Glock 23.

Originally made i Austria, there is now a manufacturing facility in Georgia (the US State of Georgia)

50-60 meters