A couple of weeks ago, I got a used G33 in a trade. Took it the the range today for my first time with it, and I was impressed with it. Very much so.
Recoil is stout. But not uncomfortable at all. Similar to that with a G30S or G36. I found it interesting regarding my accuracy. Years ago, I had a G27, and since I didn't practice with it frequently, I could not shoot it reliably well. I thought it was something about the way it fit my hand. The G33 is the same gun, externally, but I shot it extremely well. Recoil was just as stout to me, but different. Much more of a straight back thump than the muzzle jumping all over the place, as my G23 and G27 did. Only think I can figure is it must be the bullet weight, since both .40S&W and .357Sig are stout cartridges.
At 5 yds, I was as accurate with the G33 as I am with my G19, G20 and G43, which really puzzled me, considering my past negative experience owning a G27.
It will not replace my G19 for casual EDC, my G43 for discrete carry (when that is needed), or my G20 for a dedicated woods gun for when I am on my feet. But when I am on my mountain bike or stand up paddleboard, or in my kayak, the G33 will be on my hip. For me, it's an excellent compromise outdoor activity carry gun (which happens to be small and fairly light) for defense against critters with any number of legs.
I shot WWB 125gr FMJ, Hornady Critical Duty 135gr FlexLock, and Sig Elite 125gr V-Crown JHP. All without a hiccup.
This G33 is a keeper.
edited: I also learned that Talon rubberized grip tape is a must-have for me. Tried it on my G33, liked it, and will add it to all of my other Glocks. When I tried the others today, with sweaty hands, I was missing the Talons I had on my G33.
Recoil is stout. But not uncomfortable at all. Similar to that with a G30S or G36. I found it interesting regarding my accuracy. Years ago, I had a G27, and since I didn't practice with it frequently, I could not shoot it reliably well. I thought it was something about the way it fit my hand. The G33 is the same gun, externally, but I shot it extremely well. Recoil was just as stout to me, but different. Much more of a straight back thump than the muzzle jumping all over the place, as my G23 and G27 did. Only think I can figure is it must be the bullet weight, since both .40S&W and .357Sig are stout cartridges.
At 5 yds, I was as accurate with the G33 as I am with my G19, G20 and G43, which really puzzled me, considering my past negative experience owning a G27.
It will not replace my G19 for casual EDC, my G43 for discrete carry (when that is needed), or my G20 for a dedicated woods gun for when I am on my feet. But when I am on my mountain bike or stand up paddleboard, or in my kayak, the G33 will be on my hip. For me, it's an excellent compromise outdoor activity carry gun (which happens to be small and fairly light) for defense against critters with any number of legs.
I shot WWB 125gr FMJ, Hornady Critical Duty 135gr FlexLock, and Sig Elite 125gr V-Crown JHP. All without a hiccup.
This G33 is a keeper.
edited: I also learned that Talon rubberized grip tape is a must-have for me. Tried it on my G33, liked it, and will add it to all of my other Glocks. When I tried the others today, with sweaty hands, I was missing the Talons I had on my G33.