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@@Steve-hc7ix Yes, it is very simple, you just take your time and don’t strip the screws. On the safety side you just rotate the grip out as shown! Thank you for watching Steve.

texted them tho, 10/10 customer service, said they’d replace but i can also try to tighten with some heat, giving that a shot and it did get tighter but not as tight as i’d feel safe with.

@@NikWuzHea it’s hit or miss with them, retention is not the same on all 3 of these, but at least they all retain enough, for now. Sorry to hear that happened to you man.

Awesome! Thank you for watching my videos, I assume you are subscribed for the future suppressor video, I’m still waiting on paperwork with that suppressor but I will make the video as soon as I have it!

@ yep new subscriber 👍🏻 Do you know if the 7 round magazines fit from the old 3032 tomcats?

@@JamyRyals that is a great question! I should cover that in my next update on this gun, maybe in the suppressor video. Beretta changed the location of the magazine release for the 30x. The 3032 mags have a rear mag catch notch in them and the 30x mags have the new front notch in them, but Beretta also included the old rear notch in the 30x mags as well, So, the 3032 mags will not work in a 30x tomcat (unless you modify them and cut the front notch into them) but 30x mags will work out of the box from the factory in a 3032 since they have both the old and new mag catch notches in them.

@@shootingscience that’s actually pretty cool they have backwards compatibility. It makes sense that the old ones wouldn’t work with the new release location. I appreciate the time and info, I’ll be watching.

Thanks for watching! :)

Thanks for watching!

The 19x is cool but the bottom of the grip of the 19x is different and has a little nub that prevents the use of some Glock magazines.

@@wtdconcepts Thanks! Yes I do actually use stuff before I make a video, I want to be useful for the people who may venture to my channel! And yes, on the flap issue - you would think Sticky holsters would think of that, they make enough holsters, but now us gun guys have to source seamstresses to make the product work correctly, LOL.

@ I actually sewed it myself. It doesn’t look pretty but only took me about 20minutes. Don’t be afraid of a little needle and thread!

@ I have sewed before, I was just making a statement, haha.

@@1malmond those jm4’s seem nice if you like leather! They sell em on Amazon too. What’s your carry pistol of choice?

This is the way.

That ammo has an energy of 135 ft lbs, which is too much for the older 3032 Tomcat but this 30x Tomcat is rated for 258 ft lb ammo, so this thing should handle it just fine! If I can find a box of it in stock somewhere I can make a video of that as well! Are you planning on buying a 30x Tomcat like this?

@@shootingscience I'd love to eventually. If you're willing, a ballistics test with such ammo would be awesome since I can't find video of this stuff shot from a pocket pistol. Thanks again

LOL, yes!

Thanks! I added talon grips since then and it’s much better!

Indeed!

@@tribalncgaming1091 it’s kinda hit or miss, glad you got a good one, they also seem biased towards Glock in all their videos each time it’s a Glock, and out of the three holsters in the video I have the least issues with my Glock one

Thanks! That is too funny about those sight dots popping off! Mine haven’t yet, but everyone says they will so I did end up getting some TruGlo Tritium Pros, I have not installed yet, but I will soon. I have also heard of another unconventional modification that some have done with Glock parts to make the trigger even better. Soon, I’ll try those parts on camera and test the trigger before and after! For Science! LOL

You are welcome! I will not partner with any company who makes a product that I believe is not worthy of a personal recommendation, and this is one of those.

@@Montana10mmAuto Sickkk! Dude you’ll love it, message me back here after you send some rounds through it!

@@shootingscience ok for sure bro

@@Montana10mmAuto Thanks man! Doing the best I can out here, LOL.

That is true! And Walther just re-released the PPK in .32 acp as well

It really is! I’ve also recently discovered a lesser known reliable modification you can do to make the trigger feel even better. I’ll make a video of that and post it soon!

Nope, check out the second half of the video where I show how to install one of the backstraps over it! @6:55

@@sketchylandbeast4378 thank you for the positive comment! Glad I could help!

@@LastShark-fd7kp your push up?

@@24roughing76 Happy mag loading!

@@brianrosner5244 Yes sir, I actually show that in another video on my channel! Did you know Gen 5 mags do not work with Xgrip sleeves out of the box? th-cam.com/video/7UwKsbfX99c/w-d-xo.htmlsi=alN4FE4bWmBp-JFQ

@@shootingscience didn’t know that but I ordered a Glock 20 mag and x grip fits nice on it

@ yep, Gen 4 mags and older will work. Gen 5 mags have an extended baseplate that needs to be swapped out with a Gen 4 baseplate to work with the XGrip sleeve!

@ yes, they fit great on Gen 3 and Gen 4 mags. Gen 5 mag baseplates don’t work. You can see a demo in my other video of what the issue is.

Hey thanks for that info! That is Interesting, since my Pearce ones do not rattle. The one that moves around the most out of these here is actually the SLR Rifleworks one. The only issue I have with the Lone Wolf one is that it is smooth with no texture, so it seems “cheap” looking when the Pearce ones only cost $2 more, also I like the little lip at the bottom of the Pearce ones that are designed to be gripped. Also the lone wolf one is listed as a +2 for G29/30, but you managed to fit in 3 extra rounds? Also I wonder if attaching a Pearce grip to an ETS mag would work better for you? I can try it and report back

@shootingscience it says +2 in the description but it fits 3 without applying force. Side by side with the pearce on its a little bit longer than the pearce. So i think that is why you can fit 3.

@ nice, that is some good info!

@kungfupandas1 I mean, a small window might look funny on a huge pistol, I would totally get either the XL or the COMPDOT for the P226, I have a video coming on the COMPDOT but they are the same size as this XL. You might have an easier time getting away with a bigger window optic like this, so I wouldn’t hesitate to add one of these! For example, I have a 4” PDP compact and the XL looked too big on it, but on my Stoeger STR9F Combat, the XL looks pretty good. Which P226 model do you have?

@shootingscience legion p226. Does the XL have a tall housing? I didn't take the ST as small but it is smaller compared to the XL

@kungfupandas1 I suppose the ST isn’t small, but “normal size”. I measured it all though, and yes the XL has a bigger housing, at its widest part the XL is 1 and 3/8” wide, the rear part of the XL that bolts down to the pistol is 7/16” thick. The height of the XL is 1 and 3/8” tall. The ST is 1 and 3/16” wide, as well as 1 and 3/16” tall. The thick flat part in the back that bolts down to the pistol is 3/8” thick. So the XL is about 5mm taller and 5mm wider and the thick part in the back is about 2mm thicker than the ST’s. The P226 is 1.5” wide at its widest point, which would be the grips, so either optic will not be as wide as the pistols overall width but the ST might sit a bit more flush on the sides with the slide. Both optics are pretty lightweight so either one should not affect handling. If I had a p226 I would make a short for ya, but that info is the best I can do for now. Let me know if this helps, and which optic you choose! For deals I always Check out the vortex store on Amazon, as well as Scheels and Cabela’s. Right now the XL sized compdot is $199 at Scheels www.scheels.com/p/vortex-compdot-red-dot/875874-CMPDT-MRD5/?srsltid=AfmBOorMPNamMZcUZwSHln2UpA0XoBy4NfxTwWUKUv3ZLr5l4OSWfnY4

@@shootingscience I have the P226 Legion. Would you recommend that I exchange the ST (this is not the CCW version) for the XL?

@@kungfupandas1 yes I looked up the width for the P226 legion model, it’s 1.5” wide at the widest part at the grips and a little over an inch wide at the slide. either optic will not be as wide as the gun, but both will be wider than the slide.

@@jackandroid8489 thank you Jack, will you be adding one to your collection?

The short answer is yes. It's a pricey gun but honestly well worth it considering it's size and decent amount of power.

@ yes it is pricey but it’s a full metal frame, it’ll break in nice and last a long time. Look for deals, I found this one for $440.

@@High-Tech-Redneck Yes sir, I hear you! I currently carry this thing in my pocket but you’re right about the high sights, they don’t mess with me too much but they do make it trickier to pull from a pocket holster. Luckily, the added length of the threaded barrel doesn’t get in the way for me so you should be good to go with the “Just in case” pistol.

Also, I forgot to mention, the frame of the 30x is 100% stronger than the 3032 tomcats so you will not have to worry about how many ft lbs the ammo has anymore (old tomcats had frames that would crack if using ammo with more than 129 ft lbs)

@stevowizzo9036 sorry to hear that, glad you made it! Also the Walther PPS M2 is perfectly legal to buy in all 50 states.

I get that, capacity does make you feel a bit more comfortable, but according to my local police sheriff, there is a thing known as “the rule of three’s” as the average self defense encounter lasts 3 seconds, with 3 shots fired, at 3 yards. Even if there are multiple attackers, after 3 shots they all go running and once they are running away it is no longer legal to shoot them since you have successfully defended yourself by that point. This Walther is so thin, it is very Comfortable to conceal, and easy to bring another 8 round magazine with you too!

What are you carrying instead?

@@Montana10mmAuto Haha yeah dude, it’s wild, the cleanest Glock I’ve ever seen is a rebuilt one! LOL

Are you thinking your next Glock purchase will be a rebuilt one as well?

@shootingscience 100% bro maybe even if I take it and add a custom slide to it and save the rebuilt upper for backup parts

@@ed1g1tal thanks Eric!

@tgsn_ you’re welcome! Be sure to use my code for 15% off, and happy shooting! Which model Glock will you be installing one in?

@ A Glock 26 gen 3 & Glock 17 gen 4 For the price I was skeptical but so far have only heard good things

@ yep, it’s a great trigger. You will love them in both of those guns. Another thing I forgot to mention is they have extremely good quality control because they have only one Glock certified armorer building each trigger one at a time, which is pretty amazing considering the price of these triggers.

Hey man, actually, I think the triggers you need for those two pistols are similar to the one in my video. You will just need to deal with changing the extra pin for the locking block and swapping the spring in the back of the trigger bar on the rear housing.

@@michaelbaker5501 this one is modeled after the Beretta 92FS in 9mm. The FSR is the same dimensionally so it’s a perfect training gun for someone who also owns the Beretta 92 FS!

@ Thank you

You’re very welcome! Are you looking to get one of these or did you want the original 9mm model?

@ I would prefer the original 9mm model, but I need to find out if it’s legal in NY state

@ it’s legal in NY, as long as you have a valid license for it and you buy the 10 round magazine version, which does exist. You can also buy additional 10 round magazines for it.

@@ICleverFoxI yes that’s the best way to make sure the holster doesn’t come out with the gun! I would encourage some practice drawing so that you get the muscle memory down.

@shootingscience gonna be a big size jump for me. Tomcat on days I want to wear comfortable clothes. But my EDC now is a Glock 45 with an ACRO x300t and pmm comp. Can't wait to try the 32 I bet the recoil is hilariously light

@@ICleverFoxI That is a good plan, Also that sounds like a sweet setup on the G45!

@@shootingscience It is I like it so far have like 22k rounds though it so I guess I like it HAHAH.

@@ICleverFoxI LOL! It’s funny you should mention the G45, I just picked up a factory rebuilt one, I’ll do an unboxing video on it soon. My next video is on a new “Duty/Carry” trigger from a new company that only makes upgraded Glock triggers from OEM Glock parts. I installed it in my G29, that video will go live hopefully by tomorrow night

@@crazzzyization burgers do not have an affect on the need for Walther Quality, so I’m not sure why you are connecting the two.

@@ICleverFoxI Thank you! I’m always working on new videos, This channel is brand new so there’s a lot more to come!

@shootingscience Yeah, iv been loving the channel so far, not enough videos about this gun, and iv been wanting one. Would love to see more ammo types tested for sure! Great channel and best wishes!

@@ICleverFoxI thank you! It’s a fantastic pistol even though it might be a bit picky out of the box with what ammo you use. The good ergonomics and small size combined with small recoil make it quite useful. How would you plan to conceal yours if you were to buy one?

@shootingscience Just ordered one, going to try pocket carry never done it before besides with a snub nose. But I may run it in a holster appendix as well.

@ Congratulations! Yes I normally pocket carry this one with the pocket holster I showed in my pocket holster video. I tried the ANR design one that beretta rebranded and sells on their website and it was terrible, it had no retention and didn’t fit the gun correctly, it was like the gun had twisted or changed positions when they were making the holster. Beretta didn’t care to send another one, they just had me return it for a refund. I think I may have gotten a bad one, it is best to probably order directly from ANR.

@@GaryEtheridge-d5n yep, this thing hates Fiocchi Semi Jacketed Hollow Points but PPU Defense Line works, I made another video on shooting 4 types of .32acp through this on my channel, using a digital range to capture my groupings. Check it out, and let me know what you think!

​@shootingscience Thank you! I sure will check out your videos- Subbed!

@@GaryEtheridge-d5n thank you Gary!

@@Montana10mmAuto if your springs are played out, you can add Wolff +10% springs for G29 to those 10 round mags. I did that for my SLR +3, and I bought a 3 pack of springs just in case I need them later to replace for the +2’s when those springs wear out.

@@shootingscience thats good to know

Yep, and they are cheap, a 3 pack is like $20 shipped on eBay. I should probably do a video where I show where I shop and how to save money on parts/guns/ etc.

@@pedrocols sounds like the first magazine extension shown in this video is for you, the Pearce Grip +0, as it does not add more capacity!

@@shootingscience Thank you!

I believe pierce grip will still mail you the +2

@@Montana10mmAuto They will. However, I would not want to get caught carrying a 12 round mag in my state. That would be a felony.

@pedrocols holy shit what state is that?

No, with the +2 ones, the spring is still plenty springy. Even with the +3 SLR - the website even states no extended spring required, however I did add a Wolff +10% spring anyway to the +3 SLR that can be seen in my other install video!

@shootingscience Great to hear. Appreciate the content. New subscriber!

Excellent, thank you! I’m glad you are getting some use out of my content!

@@Corpsman_Up You’re welcome! Congratulations on the new G29 as well! 🎉 Which extensions are you going to add?

The flush and the pierce plus 2

@ nice! I think I’m gonna put some more Pearce +2’s on my other mags as well.

@@ameralbrgwazy4237 yes, the factory guide rod is plastic, but I have shot 1,000 rounds through the pistol with it, and it was still fine and working well. ZR tactical sells stainless steel “captured” guide rods with 15lb springs online and I have tried that one, and it provides reliable shooting as well. If you are concerned I would email them to see if they can send you a special order to your address. www.zrtacticalsolutions.com and they are based out of Indiana, USA.

@ My beloved teacher, I am from Iraq, and there is no steel spring in Iraq, I hope that the original plastic spring will not break. You reassured me and made me happy when I said the plastic spring does not break

@

Thank you! And congratulations on the new compdot! Why did you go with the compdot over the XL and will it replace your ST or will you mount it on a different pistol?

@ I got the Compdot online from Scheels for $199! It will sit on my S&W MP9, which currently has the ST mounted. If it wasn’t for the Vortex sales rep telling me about the Compdot and price, I would have never known. The only difference between the Compdot and the XL, they said, is the battery door. The XL has a retaining screw to prevent accidental opening.

That is an amazing deal, and it is still going on too, so I’ll order one in 8 MOA and compare it to the defender XL in a new video - thanks for the tip!

@ no problem. I got the 8 MOA as well. My slide is being milled for an optic cut, so I am left waiting. Not easy…

@ Haha, that’s a tough wait for sure. Which M&P 9mm model are you shooting?

Absolutely

They really do!

@@jimchambers7548 Excellent pistols I would say, they have been around a long time. Great Barrels, slides, and some of the best factory triggers. I bet the trigger on this one will break in nicely.

I want one of those PDP F 3.5” as well. I ended up adding a LokGrips brass magwell and backstrap to this PDP 4” model and I’ve been competing with it, it’s fantastic! I have not upgraded the trigger to the one in the Pro SD like you have, but I might later - that is the best trigger yet in a striker fired pistol! Enjoy!

@@grimflipz ah, the beauty of Glock! What ammo did you run?