I've thought about trying a Sig or something else. Sig feels really good in my hand. But I always think about the dependability of Glock. I shoot mine pretty decent. I pray I never need to use one. But if I do I want it to go bang and work.
How am I a traitor? I am a constitutional individual. I even whistle blew against the federal government under the Obama administration for constitutional viola against United States citizens. Why would you say something like that without knowing what kind of person I am🤷♂️
My former department (LA Sheriff-retired) has had Beretta 92’s break, Hk USP .45’s go KA-BOOM, Glocks break, M&P’s go “KA BOOM” etc…. There’s so many variables that can cause permanent destruction on firearms and it’s not isolated to just any one brand of gun maker. “If man makes it, man will find a way to break it.”
So far I've broken: Ruger LC9s Pro 3 times & was no longer fixable so Ruger gave me a gun of my choosing: a SR9C (Great gun & has yet to fail), Ruger LCP2 once (stopped carrying as it is too unreliable), Kimber Micro 9 once (kicks worse than my Glock 20 & I'm not kidding), Sig P365 3 times (3rd time a new barrel, slide, & extractor & is the one I pocket carry), Sig P365XL 3 times (twice for dead triggers but is my 2nd best 9 mm shooting pistol), 1st Gen CZ P10C within 1,000 rds. had 3 firing pin breakages, so CZ sent me a sweet sweet 2nd Gen P10C with none of the 1st Gen problems (my best shooting 9mm), S&W PC Shield Plus 4" ported barrel twice (tied for 2nd best shooting pistol), and a Springfield Ronin Elite 1911 in 10 mm once to fix a rough breech face that should have never left the factory (my most accurate pistol of all my pistols, after having a gunsmith adjust the trigger pull from 6-1/2 pounds to 4-1/4 pounds). 1911 triggers are awesome! The list of what hasn't broke is a far shorter list, which does include a Glock 20 but it turned out to be my most expensive pistol after changing out the factory unsupported barrel, trigger connector & Johnny Glocks trigger for a 3-1/2 lb. trigger pull, sights replacement, and grip tape to fix the very slippery grip. It is now safe, effective, and reliable. Don't shoot it much (only 3,000 + rds. with 99% shot with a KKM barrel) as 10 mm is so expensive to shoot but it runs great when I do shoot it.
@@ronolson2024 I have 6 Glocks in 10mm, several Colts in 10mm, an M&P 2.0 10mm, a Dan Wesson 10mm…. Look at my user name..I’m a 10mm fanatic and before the caliber got popular I was hunting black bear with them. Been shooting and owning the 10mm’ for about 37 years. And reloading 10mm for about 25 years. You have had more breakages that I can count. I ve shot tens of thousands of 10mm through my guns and haven’t had 1/10thr the issues that you claim to have had.
I have a Gen 2 model 17 that I retired after 10,000 rounds with no issues and all original parts. Glock, it's not pretty, but it goes bang when needed.
I've got 30k to 40k on all the Glocks I shoot ,at least.I could not tell you what guns they are,I'm not a Glock fan boy.But whenever I need or want to qualify for concealed carry.I just grab a glock and another spre gun just in case,and I go shoot the bullseye out of the target,job done.For fun or accuracy, I grab any gun any style and go shooting.Oh and shooting for qualifications there is always 20 people there and I could care lessI grab a glock mod22 that probably has at least 60k through it and qualify. I could bring hk or kimberly or whatever but the glockenspiel always shoots the same and always go bang unless it's literally froze up.being to wet ang froze ,my bad.
Ps does anyone know why suddenly on this video, when I typed in glock ,it comes out glockenspiel????? WTF VLA I'M not German which leftist hack is this. Anybody know??
I have a gen 2 with over 40k rounds through it and a couple others for at least 60k rounds total.... the ONLY issues ever were from my wife, who had never fired a gun before, "limp wristing" it. Once I corrected her technique, they never again had an issue. Mods wise, I have polished all my parts to work smoother (and mainly to clean WAAAY easier when shooting cheap ammo), a 3.5 lb connector (which DRASTICALLY improved my accuracy), and of course sights. Glocks are boring, but I don't own a firearm to be flashy... I own it for emergency use and enjoyment at the range to be prepared for the aforementioned emergency. 🤷🏻♂️
@@Firemedic2105 My Gen2 was a gift from my Dad and it's not replaceable especially since he has passed away several years ago. I wanted to keep it original and in the good condition it's still in, so I retired the pistol for safe keeping. I have several other Glocks that have no sentimental attachments to them which makes sense to shoot the hell out of them instead.
@@opencarry3860 I can 💯 understand. I lost my dad 2 years ago. I mainly carry my gen 2 bc it was my gift to myself when I finished paramedic school, and honestly the trigger is better than the newer ones. Granted I've heard many say the triggers get better with use so that could be it too! But the gen 4 is a solid pound heavier pull than my gen 2 (with both polished and the 3.5 connector). I even bought a scale to check it.
@@cpoben had someone read slowly all the other points that you glossed over. Preferably someone with a GED or higher because your reading comprehension level isnt very good. Plz?
@@srobeck77 how did I gloss over the other points? I agree with those. I just thought the fugly comment was funny since it didn’t have anything to do with the other points you made. Sorry I offended you.
I live one county over from Grady. He'll be in office till he decides to leave. He's one of the best. The 11th commandment says thou shalt make guns from blue steel and walnut.
I always chuckle when I hear people talk about how bad the stock Glock triggers are. For my first 10 years, we were forced to carry the NY1 trigger, which is about 8 pounds. I still use to shoot a 250/250, but it took a lot of work, especially at the 25 yard line. When we finally switched to the stock trigger I was blown away how much easier it was to shoot accurately. Are there better triggers out there? Yes. But there are a lot worse triggers.
I swapped out the stock glock trigger for the NY1, because I needed a very perceptible reset to shoot on the reset. I find my accuracy isn't worse, but my followups are faster bc it gives more tension on release to catch the reset better
@@ergofoxxxy it’s funny, because that was the one thing I really liked with the NY1 trigger, that heavy spring gives you a really good reset. In the academy that was how we were trained to deal with the heavy trigger: working the reset. And we fired thousands of rounds. That said, i like the standard trigger better.
except the new york trigger is exactly the same as a stock trigger minus the connector and spring. its not so much the trigger as it was the connector. So you cant really claim the ny trigger is better or worse as its exactly the same as an oem trigger.
@@DubMixificationIt definitely has a stronger felt reset, which was the main reason I wanted it. I also barely have to move my finger to get the trigger to push out to reset, which I like as well, bc I like it taking any extra chance for error out of the trigger press. the extra space for movement I was getting with the stock trigger was unsettling even if the pull weight was actually lower. The NY1 pull weight is 8lbs vs my stock 6 lbs
My edc 19.4 is a frankenbuild using a glock frame, slide and gen5 barrel with the rest being aftermarket (it has 3 serial numbers) 😂 fkr runs like any off the shelf...but looks nothing like ots
I've always wished for this also. I have a Glock 26. I have a Glock 19 magazine with a sleeve on it that keeps the grip circumference continuous. It's great. I've had it for years now and can't recall where I purchased the sleeve for the magazine.
I personally think Glock pistols look amazing and are incredibly reliable. Glock and myself have been side by side for many years protecting me and my family. I’m proud to be a Glock stocker.
The slide is not what is hard to conceal. It's the length of the grip that is hard to conceal. So Glock got it right, shorten the grip and leave the slide alone for concealability.
If you can't conceal a full sized pistol, you're not trying hard enough. And if there's not enough to grip for the pistol to be shootable, then what's the point? Again, everyone is different, and like I also stated, your mileage may vary.
@@SheriffMattOller Full sized pistols are definitely concealable if you make some concessions, but the compact grip is plenty of shootable for the majority of people.
@@SheriffMattOllerI'm a chubby guy, grip length is huge for comfy concealed. G19 IWB grip I can handle for a few hours with no issue but the 26 I can slide in at 5 o'clock position at 7am and keep it there until I go to sleep at night. I'm not a 6'7" frame and have smaller hands but I've been a mechanic/machinist most of my life so I have really strong hands. I have no issues shooting the 26 at all, for me it's just a shorter version of my 19.
Sheriff, I agree with you - the G45 is the best duty pistol I’ve carried. We switched two years ago from G21s to G45s. There are so many good things to say about this pistol, especially the slide and grip length configurations and the better trigger.
Agreed. The Missouri State Patrol switched to the 45 after only a couple years with the 17G5. Jeff City PD, Columbia PD........ a huge number of agencies have switched to the 45. They are issuing the 45 to all personnel instead of the 17/22 to uniforms and the 19/23 to plain clothes.......... it's just an all around better thought out gun, period.
@@coryricksOne feature I like on the G19X is the lanyard ring. The G45 is very similar to a G19X, but black. I recently saw a TH-cam video with Lenny Magill (sp?) at the Glock Store. In the video he said they have those lanyard ring in black, available for purchase for the G45. Glock
I stumbled onto a couple of your videos. I have to say I am very impressed with your very fair analysis and observations. Good to run into folks like that on TH-cam 👍
I really enjoyed this video, Sheriff. I have a g19 Gen 5, and a g48 Gen 5. Bought them last year so I have become a fan of the Glock of sorts. The reason I bought Glock pistols is because of their reliability. I've been thinking about getting the model 45, it does feel good in the hand. My pinky finger does hang over the end of the 19 without a MAG in it, but with the mag it is just enough to get a full grip. Thank you sir, and keep these fine videos coming.
A glock 47 (basically a 17 with a shorter frame dustcover) might be worth checking out, it’s interchangeable with the 19 and can be turned into a 45 or a 49 :p
Sheriff I stumbled onto your channel this morning and to say the least, I am very pleased. So much so that I subscribed immediately after watching this video. I served 2 terms as a Missouri Sheriff before deciding the job was not the one for me. I continued in law enforcement (retired from public service now) and still carry a 1911 and have for many years but I also have both the 19x and the G45. They shoot wonderfully and have a place in my armory but I am a died in the wool 1911 guy. LTC Dave Grossman told me long ago that God carried a 1911. When he went to war he carries extra magazines. A 1911 has a soul. Keep up the good work Sir.
I took a Dremel and a file to my G19 gen3 trigger guard, I have big hands also. I just purchased the G48 and love it, it's the combination of the G19 and G43X, frame and grip size of the 19 and the width of the 43X. There's also aftermarket 15 round mags that work great in it! "KEEP ON KEEPIN ON"
Sheriff, You're singing my song. I've hated Glocks for years. I got the G45 a few years ago. After a few mods (trigger, sights), it became my primary until I found something I love.
I went with a Glock 45 . I can't believe that it surpassed the Glock 19 in my book. Glock 19 slide with a full size grip . I love that it takes 17 Glock mags flush !!
Great vid Sheriff, thank you. I like the 1911 build. Just never went the Glock route. Still do not have the reason to. Everything about the Springfield TRP Operator said, "Hell Yeah" while in my hands the first time, so I practice with it, repeating its declaration every time. Again, great vid Sheriff.
I could line up with the finger grooves on my Gen 4 17/34 but not on the 19 like you, I’m glad the Gen 3 19 I built had them shaved down. I went with a Gen 5 17 MOS at the recommendation of my local gun shop gunsmith (Glock Armorer) because he said there are more parts in the wild for the 17. Good idea on the light activation and thought process as to why you like it.
Yeah, Glock nailed it (in general) from the start. I always argue the point with friends that a polymer pistol was developed in 1981 without the use of roll pins. You can FULLY disassemble and reassemble in under 5 minutes. That alone is a huge HUGE selling point for a combat weapon.
@@Gbody_Klown Yeah..like buying a truck then jacking it up and putting mud grip tires on it just to drive around and saying "hey look at me" which is the buyers choice..no firearm maker can please everyone
@@Gbody_Klown I think by the time the idea of "Great" striker fired triggers was a thing, the aftermarket was such an appealing thing to buyers they left well enough alone. Same with the sights. Look at the PDP - fully squared away pistol with HORRIFIC sights. They Know people are going to want to put their preferential sights on the gun. Bottom line for me is I hated Glock when I first got into firearms, took me several years to even considering buying one. I've owned or shot MOST modern platforms and still to this day I haven't shot any polymer pistol with the split times of a Glock. At the end of the day, from a practical standpoint, speed kills - literally. They're just faster and flatter than the competition, still.
@@titaniumgreen5367 No, having a good trigger, sights and ergonomics is like have a steering wheel that turns, an accelerator that doesn't stick, and a seat that isn't a wooden bench in the truck when you buy it. You're not the brightest bulb in the chandelier.
One reason i like the 26 is the short grip. Great summer carry because less printing. In winter i carry an M&P 40, full size. Summer it's my 26 òr Kahr CW40, which is an awesome little pistol. Have carried many but those 3 are my favorites. Have several Glocks and all are awesome.
Sir, I totally agree with you on Glock got it right with the G45. The upper 19 slide and the lower 17 grip really makes a good match. now the G49 I heard is the G17 upper and G19 lower, I also like that Glock is giving us the option to swap the Gen 5 upper and lower parts between the G45 and G49 to a full G17 and G19. thank you Sir !
Been using Glocks for 35 years. I wasn't overly thrilled with their Gen 3 & 4 grips, ended up milling the grooves off and stippling the grips. Nor was I a fan of their .40s except the model 23. My current full size gun is the model 45MOS with am Aimpoint ACRO P-2 on top which I have to admit, when those and other closed emitter sights came out, I said there was NO WAY in Hell I was going to put a "Mailbox" looking sight on my pistol! 😂I just did and WOW, what a great performer if you can get past the mass of that sight on your gun. Anyhow, thanks for doing this video and pointing out how Glock has made improvements with Gen 5 and reverting back to the Gen 2 type grip so to speak. No more finger groove removals planned!
The Glock 19 MOS Gen 5 is the Glock I personally like because I have medium hands and don't have the same problems that people with large hands have. I agree with you on the trigger pull as far has it being better. If all you had was a Glock 19 and you have big hands, then you could just use 17 round mags and put a polymer extension on it and it would be almost the same as a Glock 45 model. I've always heard the Glock pistol was the AK 47 of the pistol world, because of the loose tolerances. Thats why you see some people on You Tube bump firing a Glock with just their fingers. Yes they are reliable and I like that the Glock doesn't have stuff sticking out of the sides. I have heard also that the mags are polymer only. No they are not, they are metal with polymer coating. Thats why they are so durable and quiet if needed. Also concealed carry and open are two ways to carry, so longer handles don't matter with open carry. Good video, just my 2 cents worth.
When I started, we were issued a S&W Model 64. When the time came, we switched to the Glock 21. I have been issued and carried Glock’s in 9x19, 40 S&W and 45ACP. I think that you will understand when I say, that Glocks and wheel guns are pretty much Cop proof. Not all cops take care of their issued gear as instructed. Personally, I have always been, and will remain a wheel gun man. Mine serve me around the farm these days. Good video sheriff !
I used to swear off glocks and striker fired guns but darn it I really enjoyed both the glock 45 and cz p10 f that my mind changed. Both phenomenal guns and I actually really like their stock trigger and sights.
I don't change any parts on my pistols, except sights. To rule out aftermarket parts. I had a purchased new Gen 4 G19 completely stopped working at less than 400 rds, the trigger bound up. After disassembly I found the striker spring cups had excess plastic on the edges, appeared to be from molding. That little bit of excess plastic bound the striker up in the striker sleeve. I replaced the spring cups and striker sleeve, ran like new. My take! Sh** happens. But, I wouldn't expect that out of a Glock with 4,000 rounds, much less 400 rounds. Either way people look at it, a $0.02 piece of plastic completely stopped so-called "perfection". I have owned Glocks since the mid-90's in 9mm, 10mm & 45 ACP, the Gen 4 is the only one I ever had a problem with. Switched to mostly M&P pistols several years ago, glad I did.
Glock is spot on firearm. Failures I have seen were reloaded ammo and aftermarket parts. Reloaded ammo not to be used period in the manual. Glock Gen 5 pistols are match accurate out of the box. Great video as always. Thank you.
Hello from St Clair county. I just found your channel yesterday. I was a deputy for 12 years in Mo. We were issued glocks and despite my best, I barely qualified at 80%. Like you, I am a 45 guy. Btw, windy here too.
my 19 has never failed, but except for sights and a 1lb lighter trigger pull its stock. its not my favorite handgun but its does just work and for me is plenty accurate enough.
I'll admit to being a Glock fan, the triggers leave a bit to be desired, better than some, worse than others but they do get better with use and I think many folks fire less than 50 rds and say they hate the trigger, I say try firing 500 rds before deciding, I do not know of any semi auto more reliable than glock and for me that fact alone overcomes any short comings. as for blowups I have never seen nor heard of this except on YT and feel like if it truly happened it was due to ammo issues. I think future Gens of Glock will show more chamfer or radius on the top of the slide and maybe more undercut where the trigger guard meets the grip and I truly hope they never put those damn finger groves back on their guns. Enjoyed your vid.
I have the opposite experience. The first handgun I fired over the cal .22lr was a glock 19 gen 3, trained with it so much, every other handgun points and feels weird in the hand to me. Even gen 4+ glocks with no added backstrap feels unnatural in my hands.
I have two Glocks; one is a knife, and one is a Glock 23, which I also have a 9mm conversion barrel for! Both works great! I have had dozens of them over the years, but never keep them. I think that the Glock 45 might be next though! Great video! God Bless... Bill P.S. Glock should come out with a limited run steel frame pistol, that would be interesting! Maybe even an ambidextrous thumb safety too! That should fix it!
In concealed carry the grip is what sticks out.. That's why they have shorter grip and longer barrel also longer sight radius helps .. I have a 26 for years with no issues at and love them . Just have to get used to the trigger It is a little stiff for a reason ,don't mess with them putting disconnectors in them for a lighter trigger pull. Not on a carry gun .
Glock 45 was my first full-size handgun. Felt great in the hand and was a very balanced shooter; excellent combat pistol. Your big ol’ bear paws make that pistol look like a 19, and the 19 look like a 26! Hahaha. I tried to concealed-carry mine but found the grip was slightly too long on mine frame not to print so much. Thinking a 19 might be the better option for me. Thanks for the video, and I think you’re right too!
Thank you for the information very help full, i work at a gun store and it helps to be able to speak to customers about the testing you guys do thank you, ALl GUNS MATTER sheriff
That’s where the Sig p320 shines. You can have a 3.6 inch slide with a full-size grip holding 17+1, 9mm. Go to 40 S&W, and 357 sig in the same frame module, without having to buy another gun. Glock 26 slide won’t work on a G19 or G45
New to your channel and am really enjoying your videos, Sheriff Oller. Lots of great advice and tips ! I also am into bass fishing and follow Bass Pro Mark Menendez. You two could be twin brothers !😂
my 1st glock was a 23SF. put 7500 rds thru it, never failed once. Put 3000 rds thru my 9mm I bought afterwards and 2500 rds thru the .380 i bought after that. Love all three and will never sell any of them. nit pick if you want, but they work every time and hit where you expect. feel just fine with any of them any day.
There is no doubt the glocks 19 or 45 gen 5 are great guns but for me the Shield plus is the way to go especially when I need to go concealed carry. Thanks for this video
Yeah I’m not a Glock guy either but I bought a 19x when it came out and now that’s the go to gun even over my Sigs.. I know you said you didn’t like a tan gun and I know some people don’t but I guess that’s what sold me on it.. then after shooting it I really liked it… thanks buddy…
I have a gen 2 model 19 with a 17 size frame... "custom" ... did it for the same reason you like the G 45. The trigger on my gen 2 is "well " worn, but smooth and steady. It's not sexy like a 1911, but works well for me.
I bought the Glock 26 gen 5 and put the 2 round extension on the magazine which makes it perfect for my grip . I took it out the first time and shot it from at least 25 feet . All bullet holes were touching. Didn't notice a problem with the trigger. My first Glock I bought in 86 and I don't know the part name but it's like a trigger bar I had that replaced and it must be about 3 and a half pounds now. I can shoot very well with that one . I found a Glock 30 Gen. 4 in 45 caliber and it's not a whole lot bigger than the Glock 26 about an inch longer and heavier of course. It's magazine holds 10 rounds. That is a good compact high caliber pistol . I have extended mags for all of my Glocks . Many years ago I carried 1911's . I do like that caliber.
Ordered black. Showed up tan. Easier just to keep it. When it's holstered you can't see it anyway. If you see it, it's likely the last thing that'll be on your mind.
My handgun of choice is my Ruger Security-six with 4" barrel in .357magnum.. yes old school. I had a g19 1st gen . Did not like it very much. My 1911 A1 was better. I now have a Glock 19 gen 5. And a g26 gen 4 that I carry alot . My Ruger is semi retired like me. Great video. Stay safe
I’ve been carrying Glock since the late 80’s. Started with the 17, when they took away my model 10. I still have that 17, bought it when I retired. I also have a 26, 43X and a 43. I would not trade these Glocks for any other pistol. When I hold these pistols, they absolutely feel like a natural extension on my arm. It feels as natural as my hand to me. I have held and shot many other pistols, but none give me that same feeling. As a pure combat pistol, it’s fantastic. I have never had a Glock miss a beat in all those years and pistols. Are they pretty, no, but I didn’t buy them to be pretty. I want it to fire every time I need it to.
I have one each of Gen1 thru Gen3 plus a handful each of Gen4 and Gen5. I still don't LIKE them. I carried a Gen2 357 Sig model 31 for 20 years. It's still the one I'd choose if I could only have one because I have 40S&W and 9mm barrels for it that make it adaptive to whatever you can scrounge. It comes closest to a Glock "I like." The Glock grip angle causes me to have to bend my wrist sideways towards my smallest finger to line the sights that it pinches the nerve bundle from the forearm that controls and senses everything in the hand. That's a problem. No one talks about it, but I don't think I'm so structurally different from other humans that no one else has this problem. I haven't tried any of their new versions of the old plan, but the grip angle is the same, so I don't need to. I have a Gen 3 and a Gen 4 that have that Streamlight light, but mine are a one piece unit. I hadn't seen the tailcap switch. Nice presentation. God bless and safe travels.
I had to sell my G19 Gen 4 because the finger groove bumps hit my middle finger right where I have tendinitis (probably from overuse 😅). Got a Gen 5 and I love it.
I have been a Glock fan since they were introduced in the US. Got a G19 on a LEO deal then and still have it. Also have several others including a Gen 4 G20. As you commented about your wife's gun, I hate the finger grooves. The ridges line up perfectly with my fingers and make it uncomfortable to shoot, so I don't shoot it very much. I think Glock changed this on the Gen 5. I love the G19X!
There is actually a method to Glocks madness. The grip is typically the part that makes concealing the gun harder. A shorter grip hides under a shirt better. I actually like that someone is considering this aspect of the engineering. I do prefer a longer barrel hence, our opposing views on this. I own a Glock 19 Gen 3 and a Glock 29 SF. I've owned the 26 and 27 and while they were great, I felt the 19, not being much bigger at all, gave me more firepower without compromising concealability. Ford vs Chevy. I get your points though. Good video. Edit to add: I actually prefer the Sig P226, P229 and P225-A1 guns.
Hi @ SherifMattOller, for my first time real shooting experience. Outside of a bb gun and .22 caliber at summer camp. I have rented various handguns. Of different types and calibers. I prefer the larger hevier guns and calibers .45 ACP, .44 Magnum, and .50 Magnum. For the .50 caliber. I have to admit that halfway through the 50 round box. I had to stop and buy a set of padded shooting gloves. My hands were turning a deffinite red. With a solid sting to boot LOL. I am very interested in purchasing a Wilson Combat full size semi auto in .45. I would want it designed to handle. Both the .45 ACP and 450 SMC ammunition. What is your experience and or knowledge. Of the Wilson Combat brand of firearms.
Have you tried the CZ P-10C/F I have both and I could make the “45” and “19L” with my two CZ’s way back in 2018 (when I bought them) and Glock just released the 47 which allows slide swaps. I find I shoot the P-10’s much better without having to train as much as I do with my Glocks (I shoot low left as righty with only my Glocks)
The 45 is the perfect glock.i couldnt buy one fast enough. Ive owned several 17 my previous fav. Was going to get the 19x but they were sold out so i went with the 45. I prefere my glocks black anyway. Just a jewel of a pistol.
I like my Glocks. They're like the Toyota Camry of weapons. They're boring, familiar and they always work.
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Like a Camry, out of the box, it's okay. I got a 3.5lb trigger connector and now shoots great.
I've thought about trying a Sig or something else. Sig feels really good in my hand. But I always think about the dependability of Glock. I shoot mine pretty decent. I pray I never need to use one. But if I do I want it to go bang and work.
Sounds like my wife
@@chrislour8938 my glock is my wife
Retired Federal Agent here. Huge fan of glocks. They are the most durable, dependable handgun that I have used IMO.
why would you announce that you're a retired professional traitor? no one cares
How am I a traitor? I am a constitutional individual.
I even whistle blew against the federal government under the Obama administration for constitutional viola against United States citizens.
Why would you say something like that without knowing what kind of person I am🤷♂️
@@leftoids.are.cringesorry ‘bout your loss.
@@markhankins3023 sorry 'bout your medical condition.
@@leftoids.are.cringe Nazis are sorry.
My former department (LA Sheriff-retired) has had Beretta 92’s break, Hk USP .45’s go KA-BOOM, Glocks break, M&P’s go “KA BOOM” etc…. There’s so many variables that can cause permanent destruction on firearms and it’s not isolated to just any one brand of gun maker. “If man makes it, man will find a way to break it.”
Very well said. Glock fan here. I try my hardest to break stuff.
So far I've broken: Ruger LC9s Pro 3 times & was no longer fixable so Ruger gave me a gun of my choosing: a SR9C (Great gun & has yet to fail), Ruger LCP2 once (stopped carrying as it is too unreliable), Kimber Micro 9 once (kicks worse than my Glock 20 & I'm not kidding), Sig P365 3 times (3rd time a new barrel, slide, & extractor & is the one I pocket carry), Sig P365XL 3 times (twice for dead triggers but is my 2nd best 9 mm shooting pistol), 1st Gen CZ P10C within 1,000 rds. had 3 firing pin breakages, so CZ sent me a sweet sweet 2nd Gen P10C with none of the 1st Gen problems (my best shooting 9mm), S&W PC Shield Plus 4" ported barrel twice (tied for 2nd best shooting pistol), and a Springfield Ronin Elite 1911 in 10 mm once to fix a rough breech face that should have never left the factory (my most accurate pistol of all my pistols, after having a gunsmith adjust the trigger pull from 6-1/2 pounds to 4-1/4 pounds). 1911 triggers are awesome! The list of what hasn't broke is a far shorter list, which does include a Glock 20 but it turned out to be my most expensive pistol after changing out the factory unsupported barrel, trigger connector & Johnny Glocks trigger for a 3-1/2 lb. trigger pull, sights replacement, and grip tape to fix the very slippery grip. It is now safe, effective, and reliable. Don't shoot it much (only 3,000 + rds. with 99% shot with a KKM barrel) as 10 mm is so expensive to shoot but it runs great when I do shoot it.
@@ronolson2024 I have 6 Glocks in 10mm, several Colts in 10mm, an M&P 2.0 10mm, a Dan Wesson 10mm…. Look at my user name..I’m a 10mm fanatic and before the caliber got popular I was hunting black bear with them. Been shooting and owning the 10mm’ for about 37 years. And reloading 10mm for about 25 years. You have had more breakages that I can count. I ve shot tens of thousands of 10mm through my guns and haven’t had 1/10thr the issues that you claim to have had.
OIF 09-10 I was sent down range with a M9 that stove piped every rd and funding was blamed 😂
Put in perspective my OIF 06-08 deployment all pur M9s were reset so they were either new or looked new and our M4's as well
I have a Gen 2 model 17 that I retired after 10,000 rounds with no issues and all original parts. Glock, it's not pretty, but it goes bang when needed.
I've got 30k to 40k on all the Glocks I shoot ,at least.I could not tell you what guns they are,I'm not a Glock fan boy.But whenever I need or want to qualify for concealed carry.I just grab a glock and another spre gun just in case,and I go shoot the bullseye out of the target,job done.For fun or accuracy, I grab any gun any style and go shooting.Oh and shooting for qualifications there is always 20 people there and I could care lessI grab a glock mod22 that probably has at least 60k through it and qualify. I could bring hk or kimberly or whatever but the glockenspiel always shoots the same and always go bang unless it's literally froze up.being to wet ang froze ,my bad.
Ps does anyone know why suddenly on this video, when I typed in glock ,it comes out glockenspiel????? WTF VLA I'M not German which leftist hack is this. Anybody know??
I have a gen 2 with over 40k rounds through it and a couple others for at least 60k rounds total.... the ONLY issues ever were from my wife, who had never fired a gun before, "limp wristing" it. Once I corrected her technique, they never again had an issue.
Mods wise, I have polished all my parts to work smoother (and mainly to clean WAAAY easier when shooting cheap ammo), a 3.5 lb connector (which DRASTICALLY improved my accuracy), and of course sights.
Glocks are boring, but I don't own a firearm to be flashy... I own it for emergency use and enjoyment at the range to be prepared for the aforementioned emergency. 🤷🏻♂️
@@Firemedic2105 My Gen2 was a gift from my Dad and it's not replaceable especially since he has passed away several years ago. I wanted to keep it original and in the good condition it's still in, so I retired the pistol for safe keeping. I have several other Glocks that have no sentimental attachments to them which makes sense to shoot the hell out of them instead.
@@opencarry3860 I can 💯 understand. I lost my dad 2 years ago. I mainly carry my gen 2 bc it was my gift to myself when I finished paramedic school, and honestly the trigger is better than the newer ones. Granted I've heard many say the triggers get better with use so that could be it too! But the gen 4 is a solid pound heavier pull than my gen 2 (with both polished and the 3.5 connector). I even bought a scale to check it.
"Glock finally got it right"??? Glock always had "it right!!!"
except for the sights, trigger, and non-flush mags....and fugly design. other than that.....
@@srobeck77I agree. I’m so glad my gun is pretty.
@@cpoben had someone read slowly all the other points that you glossed over. Preferably someone with a GED or higher because your reading comprehension level isnt very good. Plz?
@@srobeck77 how did I gloss over the other points? I agree with those. I just thought the fugly comment was funny since it didn’t have anything to do with the other points you made. Sorry I offended you.
I too think Glock is one of the best carry guns.
So great to see a sheriff like Grady Judd. Pro gun, pro freedom. Love your channel sheriff.
Check out my sheriff , his name is Bob Songer
@@guaporeturns9472 I will do that!
I live one county over from Grady. He'll be in office till he decides to leave. He's one of the best.
The 11th commandment says thou shalt make guns from blue steel and walnut.
The best Sheriff in FLA!
@@1boortzfan Definitely agree with the 11th commandment
I always chuckle when I hear people talk about how bad the stock Glock triggers are. For my first 10 years, we were forced to carry the NY1 trigger, which is about 8 pounds. I still use to shoot a 250/250, but it took a lot of work, especially at the 25 yard line.
When we finally switched to the stock trigger I was blown away how much easier it was to shoot accurately.
Are there better triggers out there? Yes. But there are a lot worse triggers.
I swapped out the stock glock trigger for the NY1, because I needed a very perceptible reset to shoot on the reset. I find my accuracy isn't worse, but my followups are faster bc it gives more tension on release to catch the reset better
@@ergofoxxxy it’s funny, because that was the one thing I really liked with the NY1 trigger, that heavy spring gives you a really good reset.
In the academy that was how we were trained to deal with the heavy trigger: working the reset. And we fired thousands of rounds. That said, i like the standard trigger better.
I love the stock Glock triggers.I leave my carry Glock stock.
except the new york trigger is exactly the same as a stock trigger minus the connector and spring. its not so much the trigger as it was the connector. So you cant really claim the ny trigger is better or worse as its exactly the same as an oem trigger.
@@DubMixificationIt definitely has a stronger felt reset, which was the main reason I wanted it. I also barely have to move my finger to get the trigger to push out to reset, which I like as well, bc I like it taking any extra chance for error out of the trigger press. the extra space for movement I was getting with the stock trigger was unsettling even if the pull weight was actually lower. The NY1 pull weight is 8lbs vs my stock 6 lbs
I bet the majority of Glocks that do fail are the ones with the aftermarket parts installed.
100% true
My edc 19.4 is a frankenbuild using a glock frame, slide and gen5 barrel with the rest being aftermarket (it has 3 serial numbers) 😂 fkr runs like any off the shelf...but looks nothing like ots
They are the ones with reloads and the owner doesn't want to admit it!
Any gun can fail aftermarjwt parts dint mean a gun will fail bad aftermarket parts cause a gun to fail
You bet right
Had the G45 for goin on 3yrs. Love it for the same reasons. Wished Glock would combine the G26 slide and the G19 grip & frame. I'd buy one.
I agree but please add a rail 😀😀
I've always wished for this also.
I have a Glock 26. I have a Glock 19 magazine with a sleeve on it that keeps the grip circumference continuous. It's great. I've had it for years now and can't recall where I purchased the sleeve for the magazine.
@@lindanelson8400 I've been there, totally agree.
I personally think Glock pistols look amazing and are incredibly reliable. Glock and myself have been side by side for many years protecting me and my family. I’m proud to be a Glock stocker.
The slide is not what is hard to conceal. It's the length of the grip that is hard to conceal. So Glock got it right, shorten the grip and leave the slide alone for concealability.
If you can't conceal a full sized pistol, you're not trying hard enough.
And if there's not enough to grip for the pistol to be shootable, then what's the point?
Again, everyone is different, and like I also stated, your mileage may vary.
@@SheriffMattOller Full sized pistols are definitely concealable if you make some concessions, but the compact grip is plenty of shootable for the majority of people.
Glocks had it right, they just gave in to the squeaky
@@SheriffMattOllerI'm a chubby guy, grip length is huge for comfy concealed. G19 IWB grip I can handle for a few hours with no issue but the 26 I can slide in at 5 o'clock position at 7am and keep it there until I go to sleep at night. I'm not a 6'7" frame and have smaller hands but I've been a mechanic/machinist most of my life so I have really strong hands. I have no issues shooting the 26 at all, for me it's just a shorter version of my 19.
@@insanity4082 shootable yes. But actually drawing from a holster w a flush fit mag, good luck doing that quickly and efficiently.
I’ll just say that training is everything, and if you do it right, you can shoot any good gun well. Nothing wrong with Glocks.
Sheriff, I agree with you - the G45 is the best duty pistol I’ve carried. We switched two years ago from G21s to G45s. There are so many good things to say about this pistol, especially the slide and grip length configurations and the better trigger.
Agreed. The Missouri State Patrol switched to the 45 after only a couple years with the 17G5.
Jeff City PD, Columbia PD........ a huge number of agencies have switched to the 45. They are issuing the 45 to all personnel instead of the 17/22 to uniforms and the 19/23 to plain clothes.......... it's just an all around better thought out gun, period.
This kind of talk could get expensive. I don't have a G 45.@@SheriffMattOller
@@Mrelindio42 welcome to the club!
I have a 19x but now want a G45 🤦🏾♂️
@@coryricksOne feature I like on the G19X is the lanyard ring. The G45 is very similar to a G19X, but black. I recently saw a TH-cam video with Lenny Magill (sp?) at the Glock Store. In the video he said they have those lanyard ring in black, available for purchase for the G45.
Glock
I’ve been Glock person for years never had a one of those guns fail. Very good guns.
I stumbled onto a couple of your videos. I have to say I am very impressed with your very fair analysis and observations. Good to run into folks like that on TH-cam 👍
I really enjoyed this video, Sheriff.
I have a g19 Gen 5, and a g48 Gen 5. Bought them last year so I have become a fan of the Glock of sorts. The reason I bought Glock pistols is because of their reliability.
I've been thinking about getting the model 45, it does feel good in the hand.
My pinky finger does hang over the end of the 19 without a MAG in it, but with the mag it is just enough to get a full grip.
Thank you sir, and keep these fine videos coming.
A glock 47 (basically a 17 with a shorter frame dustcover) might be worth checking out, it’s interchangeable with the 19 and can be turned into a 45 or a 49 :p
Sheriff I stumbled onto your channel this morning and to say the least, I am very pleased. So much so that I subscribed immediately after watching this video. I served 2 terms as a Missouri Sheriff before deciding the job was not the one for me. I continued in law enforcement (retired from public service now) and still carry a 1911 and have for many years but I also have both the 19x and the G45. They shoot wonderfully and have a place in my armory but I am a died in the wool 1911 guy. LTC Dave Grossman told me long ago that God carried a 1911. When he went to war he carries extra magazines. A 1911 has a soul. Keep up the good work Sir.
I took a Dremel and a file to my G19 gen3 trigger guard, I have big hands also. I just purchased the G48 and love it, it's the combination of the G19 and G43X, frame and grip size of the 19 and the width of the 43X. There's also aftermarket 15 round mags that work great in it!
"KEEP ON KEEPIN ON"
Sheriff, You're singing my song. I've hated Glocks for years. I got the G45 a few years ago. After a few mods (trigger, sights), it became my primary until I found something I love.
Glock is great since the 17
None of the glocks change much
I carried one for over 20 years on duty, and longer off duty
Never heard a person compliment Glock so much and say they are not a Glock fan. Crazy.
Fine combat pistol. Just not for me.
Thx for the video Sheriff. I’m a big fan of the G45 too.
I went with a Glock 45 . I can't believe that it surpassed the Glock 19 in my book. Glock 19 slide with a full size grip . I love that it takes 17 Glock mags flush !!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and keep your videos coming please.
Great vid Sheriff, thank you. I like the 1911 build. Just never went the Glock route. Still do not have the reason to. Everything about the Springfield TRP Operator said, "Hell Yeah" while in my hands the first time, so I practice with it, repeating its declaration every time. Again, great vid Sheriff.
I could line up with the finger grooves on my Gen 4 17/34 but not on the 19 like you, I’m glad the Gen 3 19 I built had them shaved down.
I went with a Gen 5 17 MOS at the recommendation of my local gun shop gunsmith (Glock Armorer) because he said there are more parts in the wild for the 17.
Good idea on the light activation and thought process as to why you like it.
Thanks Sheriff I agree with you, I do like the subcompacts though.
Great video! Thank you!
Glock never had it wrong to begin with
Yeah, Glock nailed it (in general) from the start. I always argue the point with friends that a polymer pistol was developed in 1981 without the use of roll pins. You can FULLY disassemble and reassemble in under 5 minutes. That alone is a huge HUGE selling point for a combat weapon.
Eh imo they could’ve addressed the grips,trigger and sights but that’s all preference.. they do what they do and that’s work
@@Gbody_Klown Yeah..like buying a truck then jacking it up and putting mud grip tires on it just to drive around and saying "hey look at me" which is the buyers choice..no firearm maker can please everyone
@@Gbody_Klown I think by the time the idea of "Great" striker fired triggers was a thing, the aftermarket was such an appealing thing to buyers they left well enough alone. Same with the sights. Look at the PDP - fully squared away pistol with HORRIFIC sights. They Know people are going to want to put their preferential sights on the gun. Bottom line for me is I hated Glock when I first got into firearms, took me several years to even considering buying one. I've owned or shot MOST modern platforms and still to this day I haven't shot any polymer pistol with the split times of a Glock. At the end of the day, from a practical standpoint, speed kills - literally. They're just faster and flatter than the competition, still.
@@titaniumgreen5367 No, having a good trigger, sights and ergonomics is like have a steering wheel that turns, an accelerator that doesn't stick, and a seat that isn't a wooden bench in the truck when you buy it. You're not the brightest bulb in the chandelier.
Great information to have. I really like the light setup too.
One reason i like the 26 is the short grip. Great summer carry because less printing. In winter i carry an M&P 40, full size. Summer it's my 26 òr Kahr CW40, which is an awesome little pistol. Have carried many but those 3 are my favorites. Have several Glocks and all are awesome.
Sir, I totally agree with you on Glock got it right with the G45. The upper 19 slide and the lower 17 grip really makes a good match. now the G49 I heard is the G17 upper and G19 lower, I also like that Glock is giving us the option to swap the Gen 5 upper and lower parts between the G45 and G49 to a full G17 and G19.
thank you Sir !
My gen 3 rtf2 has never had a issue. Thousands of rounds and it’s been flawless
Been using Glocks for 35 years. I wasn't overly thrilled with their Gen 3 & 4 grips, ended up milling the grooves off and stippling the grips. Nor was I a fan of their .40s except the model 23. My current full size gun is the model 45MOS with am Aimpoint ACRO P-2 on top which I have to admit, when those and other closed emitter sights came out, I said there was NO WAY in Hell I was going to put a "Mailbox" looking sight on my pistol! 😂I just did and WOW, what a great performer if you can get past the mass of that sight on your gun. Anyhow, thanks for doing this video and pointing out how Glock has made improvements with Gen 5 and reverting back to the Gen 2 type grip so to speak. No more finger groove removals planned!
The Glock 19 MOS Gen 5 is the Glock I personally like because I have medium hands and don't have the same problems that people with large hands have. I agree with you on the trigger pull as far has it being better. If all you had was a Glock 19 and you have big hands, then you could just use 17 round mags and put a polymer extension on it and it would be almost the same as a Glock 45 model. I've always heard the Glock pistol was the AK 47 of the pistol world, because of the loose tolerances. Thats why you see some people on You Tube bump firing a Glock with just their fingers. Yes they are reliable and I like that the Glock doesn't have stuff sticking out of the sides. I have heard also that the mags are polymer only. No they are not, they are metal with polymer coating. Thats why they are so durable and quiet if needed. Also concealed carry and open are two ways to carry, so longer handles don't matter with open carry. Good video, just my 2 cents worth.
G19 Gen 1.....and a Colt 1911 Commander.......love them both
When I started, we were issued a S&W Model 64. When the time came, we switched to the Glock 21. I have been issued and carried Glock’s in 9x19, 40 S&W and 45ACP. I think that you will understand when I say, that Glocks and wheel guns are pretty much Cop proof. Not all cops take care of their issued gear as instructed. Personally, I have always been, and will remain a wheel gun man. Mine serve me around the farm these days. Good video sheriff !
I used to swear off glocks and striker fired guns but darn it I really enjoyed both the glock 45 and cz p10 f that my mind changed. Both phenomenal guns and I actually really like their stock trigger and sights.
I don't change any parts on my pistols, except sights. To rule out aftermarket parts. I had a purchased new Gen 4 G19 completely stopped working at less than 400 rds, the trigger bound up. After disassembly I found the striker spring cups had excess plastic on the edges, appeared to be from molding. That little bit of excess plastic bound the striker up in the striker sleeve. I replaced the spring cups and striker sleeve, ran like new. My take! Sh** happens. But, I wouldn't expect that out of a Glock with 4,000 rounds, much less 400 rounds. Either way people look at it, a $0.02 piece of plastic completely stopped so-called "perfection". I have owned Glocks since the mid-90's in 9mm, 10mm & 45 ACP, the Gen 4 is the only one I ever had a problem with. Switched to mostly M&P pistols several years ago, glad I did.
Glock is spot on firearm. Failures I have seen were reloaded ammo and aftermarket parts. Reloaded ammo not to be used period in the manual. Glock Gen 5 pistols are match accurate out of the box. Great video as always. Thank you.
Hello from St Clair county. I just found your channel yesterday. I was a deputy for 12 years in Mo. We were issued glocks and despite my best, I barely qualified at 80%. Like you, I am a 45 guy. Btw, windy here too.
St Clair Co MO or Illinois?
@@SheriffMattOllerMo.
@@kylefreemason nice part of the world down there!
I like 45s too. I miss my Colt Gold Cup from the early 1980's. I have a 9mm CZ I bought two years ago and haven't fired it yet.
@@mhammer5 which model?
Hi Sheriff, enjoyed your video, welcome to the 19x which so many of have loved for years.
I got 2 myself. The 17 mos gen5 and 43x standard mos. Both are great. Great video
I also have the now “collector’s item” G17 MOS as a SHTF secondary/CCW since many parts will be available
I like your videos! Very informative...you got a new subscriber!🇺🇸
my 19 has never failed, but except for sights and a 1lb lighter trigger pull its stock. its not my favorite handgun but its does just work and for me is plenty accurate enough.
Ram tactical triggers are game changers in my G 48
Glock has been having right since 1980.
I feel the same exact way about the 19, and other shorter grip models.
So balanced fits my hand perfectly
Love my 19X and 45. Would be nice of Glock to make a 19 grip with a 26 slide.
Absolutely! A G26X.
I'll admit to being a Glock fan, the triggers leave a bit to be desired, better than some, worse than others but they do get better with use and I think many folks fire less than 50 rds and say they hate the trigger, I say try firing 500 rds before deciding, I do not know of any semi auto more reliable than glock and for me that fact alone overcomes any short comings. as for blowups I have never seen nor heard of this except on YT and feel like if it truly happened it was due to ammo issues. I think future Gens of Glock will show more chamfer or radius on the top of the slide and maybe more undercut where the trigger guard meets the grip and I truly hope they never put those damn finger groves back on their guns. Enjoyed your vid.
Which do it all gun would you recommend for a first gun?
For ccw, short grip with longer slide makes way more sense than long grip short slide.
I have the opposite experience. The first handgun I fired over the cal .22lr was a glock 19 gen 3, trained with it so much, every other handgun points and feels weird in the hand to me. Even gen 4+ glocks with no added backstrap feels unnatural in my hands.
Like I said......
It's all a training issue.
I have two Glocks; one is a knife, and one is a Glock 23, which I also have a 9mm conversion barrel for! Both works great! I have had dozens of them over the years, but never keep them. I think that the Glock 45 might be next though! Great video!
God Bless...
Bill
P.S. Glock should come out with a limited run steel frame pistol, that would be interesting! Maybe even an ambidextrous thumb safety too! That should fix it!
In concealed carry the grip is what sticks out..
That's why they have shorter grip and longer barrel also longer sight radius helps ..
I have a 26 for years with no issues at and love them .
Just have to get used to the trigger
It is a little stiff for a reason ,don't mess with them putting disconnectors in them for a lighter trigger pull. Not on a carry gun .
Glock 45 was my first full-size handgun. Felt great in the hand and was a very balanced shooter; excellent combat pistol. Your big ol’ bear paws make that pistol look like a 19, and the 19 look like a 26! Hahaha. I tried to concealed-carry mine but found the grip was slightly too long on mine frame not to print so much. Thinking a 19 might be the better option for me. Thanks for the video, and I think you’re right too!
You said it right, “ Glocks are great for what they are designed to do”
If only they'd been designed to have good triggers, sights and ergonomics, they'd be great.
Thank you for the information very help full, i work at a gun store and it helps to be able to speak to customers about the testing you guys do thank you, ALl GUNS MATTER sheriff
That’s where the Sig p320 shines. You can have a 3.6 inch slide with a full-size grip holding 17+1, 9mm. Go to 40 S&W, and 357 sig in the same frame module, without having to buy another gun. Glock 26 slide won’t work on a G19 or G45
New to your channel and am really enjoying your videos, Sheriff Oller. Lots of great advice and tips ! I also am into bass fishing and follow Bass Pro Mark Menendez. You two could be twin brothers !😂
Really like my 43x. Thanks for the clip.
my 1st glock was a 23SF. put 7500 rds thru it, never failed once. Put 3000 rds thru my 9mm I bought afterwards and 2500 rds thru the .380 i bought after that. Love all three and will never sell any of them. nit pick if you want, but they work every time and hit where you expect. feel just fine with any of them any day.
Glock 26 with a 17 magazine and spacer is the ultimate transformer!
Omg 😂
There is no doubt the glocks 19 or 45 gen 5 are great guns but for me the Shield plus is the way to go especially when I need to go concealed carry. Thanks for this video
So between 43x and a 45, which do you recommend i get?
Yeah I’m not a Glock guy either but I bought a 19x when it came out and now that’s the go to gun even over my Sigs.. I know you said you didn’t like a tan gun and I know some people don’t but I guess that’s what sold me on it.. then after shooting it I really liked it… thanks buddy…
Definitely makes sense... Though I do not own any Glock
Excellent review sir
I have a gen 2 model 19 with a 17 size frame... "custom" ... did it for the same reason you like the G 45. The trigger on my gen 2 is "well " worn, but smooth and steady. It's not sexy like a 1911, but works well for me.
I bought the Glock 26 gen 5 and put the 2 round extension on the magazine which makes it perfect for my grip . I took it out the first time and shot it from at least 25 feet . All bullet holes were touching. Didn't notice a problem with the trigger. My first Glock I bought in 86 and I don't know the part name but it's like a trigger bar I had that replaced and it must be about 3 and a half pounds now. I can shoot very well with that one . I found a Glock 30 Gen. 4 in 45 caliber and it's not a whole lot bigger than the Glock 26 about an inch longer and heavier of course. It's magazine holds 10 rounds. That is a good compact high caliber pistol . I have extended mags for all of my Glocks . Many years ago I carried 1911's . I do like that caliber.
Love mine.
Not into tan guns. But I’m into tan lights. 🤣🤣🤣
Ordered black. Showed up tan. Easier just to keep it. When it's holstered you can't see it anyway. If you see it, it's likely the last thing that'll be on your mind.
I shoot at Gen 3 and can shoot extremely well out of the box. Also dry fire practice with it. So I have no issues.
well done thank you
Agreed, love it
I carry a KAHR CW9 American made. Great video and I'm a new subscriber. God Bless from Oklahoma
My handgun of choice is my Ruger Security-six with 4" barrel in .357magnum.. yes old school. I had a g19 1st gen . Did not like it very much. My 1911 A1 was better. I now have a Glock 19 gen 5. And a g26 gen 4 that I carry alot . My Ruger is semi retired like me. Great video. Stay safe
My EDC is a G27 with D23 mags and a grip sleeve, perfect pointing pistol.
The bottom line with a Glock, is they work. And they keep working. Even when poorly maintained.
Glock has been right from day one !
I’ve been carrying Glock since the late 80’s. Started with the 17, when they took away my model 10. I still have that 17, bought it when I retired. I also have a 26, 43X and a 43. I would not trade these Glocks for any other pistol. When I hold these pistols, they absolutely feel like a natural extension on my arm. It feels as natural as my hand to me. I have held and shot many other pistols, but none give me that same feeling. As a pure combat pistol, it’s fantastic. I have never had a Glock miss a beat in all those years and pistols. Are they pretty, no, but I didn’t buy them to be pretty. I want it to fire every time I need it to.
I have one each of Gen1 thru Gen3 plus a handful each of Gen4 and Gen5. I still don't LIKE them.
I carried a Gen2 357 Sig model 31 for 20 years. It's still the one I'd choose if I could only have one because I have 40S&W and 9mm barrels for it that make it adaptive to whatever you can scrounge. It comes closest to a Glock "I like."
The Glock grip angle causes me to have to bend my wrist sideways towards my smallest finger to line the sights that it pinches the nerve bundle from the forearm that controls and senses everything in the hand. That's a problem. No one talks about it, but I don't think I'm so structurally different from other humans that no one else has this problem.
I haven't tried any of their new versions of the old plan, but the grip angle is the same, so I don't need to.
I have a Gen 3 and a Gen 4 that have that Streamlight light, but mine are a one piece unit. I hadn't seen the tailcap switch.
Nice presentation. God bless and safe travels.
I agree with the Sheriff concerning the full size grip, and a reduction of slide and barrel length.
I have a G17, a G23, and a 43x. All work well and never failed me yet.
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I had to sell my G19 Gen 4 because the finger groove bumps hit my middle finger right where I have tendinitis (probably from overuse 😅). Got a Gen 5 and I love it.
I agree with u
The G45 is the best setup
I own several Daggers setup like the 45 … a Turkish HDSS FXS with a 4 inch Barrel 17 rd grip frame
My Glock 19 is 30 years old. Works just fine.
I am not a fanboy, I like the presenters demeaner and logic, I will look at a model 45, next time at the store, I am now a subscriber, Thank you..
I have been a Glock fan since they were introduced in the US. Got a G19 on a LEO deal then and still have it. Also have several others including a Gen 4 G20. As you commented about your wife's gun, I hate the finger grooves. The ridges line up perfectly with my fingers and make it uncomfortable to shoot, so I don't shoot it very much. I think Glock changed this on the Gen 5.
I love the G19X!
Yes. The Gen 5s did away with finger grooves. They didn't mesh with MY fingers. My wife loves hers......... but not tolerable for me.
I have a 43x mos - it’s super accurate - might have to get the 45 - in thinking it’s the marksman barrel
There is actually a method to Glocks madness. The grip is typically the part that makes concealing the gun harder. A shorter grip hides under a shirt better. I actually like that someone is considering this aspect of the engineering. I do prefer a longer barrel hence, our opposing views on this. I own a Glock 19 Gen 3 and a Glock 29 SF. I've owned the 26 and 27 and while they were great, I felt the 19, not being much bigger at all, gave me more firepower without compromising concealability. Ford vs Chevy. I get your points though. Good video. Edit to add: I actually prefer the Sig P226, P229 and P225-A1 guns.
The 45 is just the most comfortable 9mm I think I've ever shot next to the sig p320 xf
Glock should do this for the G29. For now, I've got a G29 with a mag for a G20 with an XGrip.
Hi @ SherifMattOller, for my first time real shooting experience. Outside of a bb gun and .22 caliber at summer camp. I have rented various handguns. Of different types and calibers. I prefer the larger hevier guns and calibers .45 ACP, .44 Magnum, and .50 Magnum. For the .50 caliber. I have to admit that halfway through the 50 round box. I had to stop and buy a set of padded shooting gloves. My hands were turning a deffinite red. With a solid sting to boot LOL. I am very interested in purchasing a Wilson Combat full size semi auto in .45. I would want it designed to handle. Both the .45 ACP and 450 SMC ammunition. What is your experience and or knowledge. Of the Wilson Combat brand of firearms.
Sheriff, you've got some big mitts. Those fingers make that 19 look like a 43X. I had to subscribe after three videos.
Yes the biggest problem for me with Glock is the way the trigger feels. Long and mushy!
I have pretty large hands and my grip on the 19 is comfortable and I shoot it well. I've never felt the need to try the 45.
Have you tried the CZ P-10C/F
I have both and I could make the “45” and “19L” with my two CZ’s way back in 2018 (when I bought them) and Glock just released the 47 which allows slide swaps.
I find I shoot the P-10’s much better without having to train as much as I do with my Glocks (I shoot low left as righty with only my Glocks)
The 45 is the perfect glock.i couldnt buy one fast enough. Ive owned several 17 my previous fav. Was going to get the 19x but they were sold out so i went with the 45. I prefere my glocks black anyway. Just a jewel of a pistol.
Agreed. Thus far, it's their masterpiece.