It all depends on theory of use. I throw a Glock 17 in my glove compartment with a couple 33rd mags to accompany my Keltec sub 2000 that’s under my back seat with 33rd mags...I wouldn’t carry one concealed for EDC and I have better options for home defense. If someone steals my vehicle I’m not gonna feel bad about losing those two firearms.👍🏻
I got to fire a friend's Glock many years ago. I did not like it. I have a S&W M&P that I like more. But to me nothing beats the feel and trigger pull of a 1911.
@@frankiegunnz8066 did you just compare the trigger of a sig to the trigger of a 1911? There is no comparison the 1911 is leaps better than the sig or hk trigger wise. And that's coming from someone that cant stand 1911's lol
This entire 16 minute video could have been summed up as "There's nothing wrong with it, but it doesn't fit my hand and I don't like the trigger, but you might like it".
Well, maybe the hint should have been the title of the video. This is the man's preference and he is sharing it with us. Being a Glock guy and new to the M&P I appreciate a non biased opinion.
I like how you give guns a fair and objective review. You only speak the truth and the things that are relevant to you without bashing the gun. I like that. Great reviews! Keep up the great work!
This man looks like the type of person we used to see on programs in the 1950's when the nation was still great!! the man looks clean cut and speaks well with an even and clear diction. We need to see more real Americans like you in our media! An excellent video by the way!
Thank you so much! I consider myself to be rather "traditional", which is a charitable way of saying old fashioned. I'm glad that still resonates with so many folks out there. Take care.
Just getting into guns and jumped into a used Glock for home defense. Since then I’ve watched tons of reviews and held most semiautomatics being sold today.All that this gentleman has said about the Glock and why he doesn’t prefer it is exactly why I sold mine and purchased a new walther pdp compact 4 inch.Just feels great my hands to hold,point and shoot.
I appreciate the fair analysis of the Glock. Admittedly, my G19 felt like a 2x4 in my hand when I first bought it. But I have pretty small hands and don’t have an issue reaching the mag release although it is about as far as it can be and still be reached. I feel like I may have an easier time learning to shoot a different pistol but the Glock platform is so ubiquitous and reliable that I am determined to master this pistol. I feel extremely confident with it. I feel like the grip angle is very conducive for appendix carry. I have been thinking about trying the M&P 2.0 compact though. Every part of the Glock can be taken down with no tools to speak of. Even the extractor and ejector comes out with just the Glock punch.
I still want to know why Americans call the button the American Mag release (1911 I guess) when the first gun to have it was the Borchardt in 1893 followed by the Pistole Parabellum (Luger) in 1898. Meanwhile JMB was still fitting heel releases on everything he designed until at least 1907.
I love the ppq M1. The only reason I went with Glock over it was because of magazine capacity options and magazine comparability with pistol caliber carbines. The G19 and the PPQ M1 are equal to me, for different reasons.
I recently decided to transition from a .38 snubbie to a pistol for my EDC. When I went looking for the right one I found the Glock 42 (I had already decided to get something in .380acp) to be too high-priced for my budget. It was also a bit larger than I wanted, so I went with a Ruger LCP.
When I started my polymer experience glock is where I started . That being time and money invested (training to secure level of profinancy ) I stuck with it! 1911 came into play with my father being ex military and my first firearm ever shot and shoot well over time . Love the 1911 platform . My father was expert rifleman and pistol level shooter but his life was cut short by cancer . He loved camp perry and we spent a lot of time up on the lake . I'm late to the game and still learning ! ( that's where guys like you come in!)
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He sounds like my kind of man! As I said in the video, if you have trained with a Glock, and developed your proficiency with that platform, I think it is a good option for you. If, however, you are struggling with it, you might want to evaluate other options. For me, I didn't particularly care for the Glock's handling characteristics from the first time I handled one. I have shot them over the years, and I could employ one for defensive purposes with a relative level of confidence. Even so, I have always preferred other platforms. I cut my teeth on an M1911 in the Marine Corps, and my first duty pistol as a civilian Police Officer was a S&W 5904. I was among the generation of cops who came into the profession before Glock pistols became the default issue for most departments. As such, I was able to evaluate them relative to other contemporaneous offerings and select the option that worked best for me. Today, most new cops are handed a Glock pistol on day one, and never have an opportunity to try anything else. By the time they get around to evaluating another option, the Glock is so ingrained, that the other options always seem foreign (and likely always will). I think that's unfortunate. It's sort of like every teenager being given a Ford Taurus for their first car, and never really being able to experience/enjoy any other type of vehicle. The Taurus will most certainly meet 99% of ones transportation needs admirably, but it might be nice to experience a Corvette, or a Jeep in circumstances unique to their capabilities. In any case, sorry this is so long. I guess I got on a roll.
Fair video. I like Glocks for carry guns, but I like others as well. I completely understand why some would prefer another type of gun. It's all personal preference and subjective...Each individual should carry what they feel best protected with, without hesitation or apologies. I appreciate your professional, non biased, no ego approach. I am sub'd. Thanks
Agreed. There's also that little problem of non-permissable environments. There's some places that a Seecamp, NAA 22 or whatever can go, that a Glock can't without an issue.
Chief Funk great review, and congrats on your new position. Love your 50 State Qualification videos. A few things I'd like to add as un-mentioned cons AND pros of a Glock: Cons: 9mm Glocks are fairly easy to induce limp wrist malfunctions, Tim from Military Arms Channel has a series of vids on this, but the 40 cal, 45 ACP, and 10mm to the best of my knowledge do not easily get limp wrist malfunctions. 40 Cal Glocks have shorter service life than 9mm, common to many 40 cal pistols just swapped to 40 from 9mm. Really only the pistols built from the ground up on the higher pressure cartridge like the USP 40 are going to have service life equal to the 9mm; in addition early 40 Cal Glocks were notorious for kabooms due to poor chamber support and less than beefy brass. Reloading, 10mm/40cal reloaders typically buy aftermarket barrels to shoot lead bullets (not recommended for factory polygonal barrels and better chamber support -- the factory Glock barrel will have "generous" tolerances optimizing feed but with less brass support leading to the Glock Smile bulge at the six o clock position). NDs are notorious for the Glock, it was designed to be carried by Austrian draftees in a flap holster in Condition 3, empty chamber and loaded magazine. In this configuration it is very safe, carrying with a loaded chamber is asking for a ND as the gun was never designed to do this witness the various aftermarket stuff to add a safety on. Does not come with factory fiber optic sights like some S&W MPs etc. Pros: In roster limited states like CA, the only choice really for auto-loaders in .357 Sig and 10MM. Magazines are cheap and work, Glock mags are still cheaper than 1911 mags and have great parts support -- springs, baseplates, etc. No "dance" required among mag makers: Tripp Cobra vs. Wilson vs. Chip McCormick vs ?? -- standard Glock mags just work. Gun itself requires little lube and when carried does not weep gun oil all over your clothes. Easy to detail strip using very few specialty tools. LOTs of aftermarket support generally -- holsters, sights, etc. Has a rail on many models to support a light or brass catcher Magazines in larger models work in smaller ones. Unlike say the HK USP and USP Compact, where you cannot use the USP magazine in the compact, you can use a Glock 21 mag in a Glock 30, etc. So in a free state you can carry the Glock 29 with a ten round magazine and carry Glock 20 mags with 15 rounds as backup. In models like the Glock 20, with a simple barrel change you can shoot: 10mm, 40 S&W, .357 SIG with no extractor or magazine change required, just aftermarket barrels. In the 40S&W/.357 SIG models just a barrel change is all that is needed, most of the time (with a few exceptions) the factory mags and extractors will work just fine [Hickok45 has a video on just what followers for 40 S&W Glock mags work with .357 sig or vice versa]. So one gun, three cartridges making the gun very versatile in ammo shortages. Relatively light and easy to carry all day. I have a couple of Glocks. I like them.As long as you understand what they are and what they are not they can give good service. It would not be my first choice for CCW.
Always hear guys saying I have large hands. Well, large and long are two different things. Take a thin piece of paper and a baseball glove of the same length, wrap them around a pole. You will find that the paper will go a lot further around that pole. So, if you have long skinny hands you wear an XL glove you will find you have a harder time reaching the controls. If you have hands like a baseball glove you will find smaller grip weapons really work well because your baseball glove hands wrap around the tiny grip easily. So the big hand/little hand is al. dependant on the amount of meat on those hands.
I like the Single/Double action pistol, that works for me. I feel safer with one up the spout, with a first long pull, then into double action-I don't use or need the safety due to the long first trigger pull. That's why I have a Berretta PX4, that works for me. I think Glocks are great, but they are not for me-That said I do have a G3 Glock 20, and 23, because hey, you never know, might change my mind
Very honest opinions that I tend to agree with about the Glock pistol. I also really dislike the stock U rear sight on the Glock pistol. I have a 3rd gen 23 that I've had for like 13 years and the only reason I've kept it is because it's been %100 reliable, I shoot it fairly accurate, it's never rusted, and it's size/weight/capacity is about the best in the business. Over the years I've shot it less and pushed it further to the back of the safe because of basically everything you've mentioned. I just prefer other guns to the Glock. I am %100 sure all your dislikes came from Glock fanboys who believe in the marketing hype "Glock perfection" considering you did not bash this product one bit.
+Jeremy Jones Thank you! I expected this video would rub some people the wrong way. I tried to be respectful and objective, but still I figured some folks just wouldn't like it.
"Spongy" is the right word for the stock trigger. I went with an after-market trigger as a result. Ultimately, I quit carrying the Glock for the same personal reasons you cite.
Well I don’t see why the clowns below in the comment section were so bent. Their air soft game must’ve been rained out. As a previous Glock fanboy, I can tell you I think I’ve been converted. My agency recently switched to the MP40 and I shot it so well I went and bought an MP45 for off duty. (Loved your review on it by the way). I also carry the Shield 45 in hot weather. I kinda doubt I’ll ever buy another Glock. I have quite a few of them, but the S&W has smoked the Glock in just about every category. Next up, the compact 9mm 2.0. Be safe out there Chief.
Officer Gregg people who chose Glock over other firearms are not clowns 🤡. I’m glad you’ve found a pistol that suits your specific needs as a shooter. That being said, I on the other hand find the Glock pistol to suit my needs as a shooter and have owned other brands of pistols that did not. Thank you for your service as an LEO.🇺🇸🗽
Officer Greg looks like you are a M&P fanboy now..as to me personally my first handgun was a Glock and ive learned to shoot it very well and i found out that 65% of all law enforcement including San Bernardino county Sherrif dept. Where i live and just west of me in LA County the LAPD use G21 and G17's and Special Air Service "SAS" use the G17 Navy Seals G19 and i can go on and on...
I totally agree with tour summation of the Glock pistol, and being a semi competitive regular pistol shooter, my 17 rarely goes to the range. And to add many LE consider the sidearm as part of the job and have no further interest aside from that, two range trips a year and park it in the holster. Hopefully not to many coffees are dripped on the pistol in the car on patrol. "gums them up"
I had a Glock 17 some years ago. I couldn't mold my hand to it well, and I thought the recoil was slightly greater than that of other polymer nines. It was a good weapon, and I felt a bit silly selling it just because I didn't like the way it felt in my hand.
That is why I sold most of my glocks. I could never train around that damn grip angle. The only glocks I shoot well are the 19 and 30s. I do well with the m&p line of plastic pistols.
~I switched from the 1911 to the Glock Gen 1.5 many years ago. ~Today, we have a choice of many fine Handguns. Competition among handgun makers is good for us all. I just happen to like Glocks. Today I carry a G42 as my back-up and the G19 Gen 4 as my primary carry defense pistol. ~I have Agency Arms Triggers installed on both my Glocks. The trigger pull is very positive, smooth and Consistent with its reset just as positive. My G19 has a Wilson Combat Barrel. ~We each have our favorite pistol and we are each correct based on our preference.
My ideal defense hand gun would have the following features; - All steel, for using it as a club. - Double Action/Hammer fired, to be able to pull the trigger again if a round doesn't go off. - Manual safety, If someone grabs my gun from the holster I could have 1/2 second extra in the chaos to react as they have to figure the safety out. - Double stack, for capacity.
Very nice presentation! I agree with all of your points, but you said it much better than I could. I have a lot of respect for Glocks. I have in the past owned two, but ended up selling both. The grip & trigger just aren't for me.
When we transitioned from our S&W .38 to the Glock 23 the training went smoothly for almost everyone. The only problem, and it was occasional, was a busted thumb knuckle for those who forgot to keep their support thumb away from the back of the slide.
I think the Glock's simple manual of arms made for a rather easy transition from revolvers. When my department switched back around 1991, we went to a DAO S&W. That was a pretty smooth transition too, for much the same reason.
As I've said before knowledge is power and I'm willing to take it from honorable men like yourself. I have always had a passion for firearms going back to my childhood days with my pops . Thanks for closing that gap. Your just so cool how you bring that knowledge and experience to folks like me and others . Training and experience you have ( communication of it is a gift ) . K
Trigger is a very easy fix.. simple polish job helps a ton or a nice drop in trigger like an Apex, Zev, CMC, and the million other offerings. It is he MOST modified hand gun available. Meaning it can be configured to make almost anyone happy. Grip can be adjusted and stippled. Threre is just SOOOO much you can do with them. Out of the box the HK VP9 is amazing.
spot on spot on. All the same reasons (except for me it points high not low) I have trouble with the Glock. I own one and I force myself to like but I don't love it. Its very reliable but there's others out that are much more ergonomic to my hands. Love Rugers and Springfields
For me, the worst part is how I always drive the slide stop/release with my strong hand thumb. A trigger guard undercut is another must for me. It is the simplest modification I made on my Glock yet it's the one I can't live without now.
The points you mentioned about why the Glock doesn't appeal to you are widespread sentiments, and that's why the current generation of striker fired pistols from Walther (PPQ series), H&K (VP9) and other producers have left Glock in the dust. From my perspective, there's really not much reason to buy a Glock as a personal defense weapon when there are so many options that are superior on the market.
Triggerati I am in the same situation. Had a G21 Gen 4 and it was OK but I now have the H&K VP9. Hands down no comparison and the VP9 doesn't feel like a brick.
The Triggerati there is one reason. Glocks reliability over many years of service. No other striker fired polymer pistol has the time and duty under its belt. Give me 20 years real world use over new world copies of the Glock, then you might have an argument. But, by the time other manufacturers have real world time and data Glock will have another 20 years reliability under its belt. So, do the math.🇺🇸🗽
Lukas Johnson Glock doesn’t make excuses. They make handguns that work. What 9mm striker fired handgun out sells the 19? Oh yeah.... there’s not one. 🇺🇸🗽🦅 🇦🇹
I carried a Gen 2 Glock 23 the last 10 years of my career, shot it fine but never warmed up to it. I’m a big guy w/XLG hands but the grip always felt awkward. A few months ago I picket up the 2.0 M&P Compact and finally found a weapon that fit me like a glove w/the medium large insert.
Appreciate the honest review. As a glock fan myself I do notice the handle angle, and it's a very valid point. Always great to hear another point of view.
I agree about the Glock grip angle being weird, especially for someone used to shooting a 1911-A1. It's odd, but the different frame sizes fit my hand very differently as far as how natural they do or do not point for me. The 17 did not point naturally for me. The 19 was better. The 26 points very naturally for me. And while the 17 does not point naturally for me, the 17 Long Slide model points very naturally for me. Both the 1911-A1 and the Browning P-35 point very naturally for me. The Walther PPS is one of, if not the, most natural pointing handguns I've ever held. I think that I'd like to try the Walther P-99 and the Walther PPQ and see if they have the same ergonomics.
I went with the Glock 19 as my first gun because of the mags. They are everywhere and interchangeable in the same cal. I like the grip, it fits in my hand perfectly and I'm used to it as it was my first handgun. . I polished my trigger group and it is smooth as butter. I like the wide sight picture because my eyes suck. I can go with a 26 and I know all my mags will work.This is the firearm for me, it may not be for you.I have the gen 3, so no backstraps, I replaced the guide rod with tungsten and the single spring was so much cheaper. Like I said, the right one for me.
I bought a Springfield XD mod 2. Didnt have to change anything. It fits perfectly and works very well right out of the box. Not sure why you would buy a gun you have to modify to make it work for you. Just sayin
Didn't have to modify anything. I like the mag interchangeability. I have 33rd mags and I can use any 9mm mag in the 26. I can use any 9mm mag in the 19 except the 26.
It's ones preference and respect their opinion, as long as it's reliable don't care what type of handgun it is. Glock owner since 1989 never had any serious issues other than earlier magazines failed to hold slide open on the last round, still continued to work.
For a time I carried a Glock 19 as my primary and a Glock 26 for my backup. I was never a Glock Fanboy but I appreciated the Simplicity and reliability of design as you stated. Also as you stated sir they are accurate enough for defensive handgun and on that point I have no complaints about them. But overall I just wasn't happy with the platform so I scroll down through my agencies approved list which are many options available to us in both single stack and double stack from all the major makers such as Colt, Smith & Wesson, Sig Sauer,vH&K etc etc etc. I also wanted to get away from the Striker Fired system and go back to a hammer fired system. So for me the obvious choice was Sig Sauer and I have not regretted it since. Glock platform is a fine weapon for some people sadly I'm just not one of them.
god bless you for living where you can do this vid in you front yard, here in the peoples republic of california someone would call the police in two seconds. btw what leaked all that oil on your driveway?
My sentiments exactly. In 1982 mostly because of the negative media coverage of the Glock pistol I chose not to purchase one. I chose the SW 459. In 1992 while at an indoor shooting range I test fired the 17. I didn't like it. In 1999, I chose to carry a G17 for private security because of the price. I qualified with flying colors. I think it is a good to go gun but something was always missing. Forty different countries use the G19 for their duty weapon. My favorite choice is the 1911 platform. In my opinion, I think it is most important to test fire as many handguns as one can in order to become more educated and proficient. I own a couple of Glocks. The price of a Glock now is nearing $700. +. I would rather use that $ for something different in a handgun. But a Glock is still a good handgun. As a hobbyist holster maker the Glock is a very difficult pistol to design and make a holster for. It's downright blocky.
I'm not a fanboy but I do own 2 Glocks, a 23 and a 21. I have large hands width wise but not long fingers. While at first the double stack grip was a turn off I discovered that when I shoot it it causes me to have a straighter wrist which causes me to pull the trigger back straighter and combats my tendency so pull my shots with other guns low and left.
I find the 1911 A1A .45 ACP full size steel an easier pistol to steady on target. Because its what I trained on and I like hammer and safeties. But ...Glocks, Sigs,(P210), Brownings (Hi- Power) and my absolute favorite H&K USP TAC. are all fantastic pistols.
The wind noise made it difficult to listen to. I suggest you consider a plugin microphone with a pop/wind screen on it to clean up the audio track as you record. I enjoy your videos, they remind me of conversations with friends at the range and at the gun shop. Time spent talking guns is never wasted. Other guys have reasons for their decisions and truthfully, just listening and mulling over their points of view made me consider what, specifically, I was thinking about the firearms I acquired. Some I kept, some I sold on, some I wished I had kept - like a pre-64 Win Mod 70 in .22-250. Ok, no crying in public.
When revolver shooters switched from single-action to double-action shooting, they began to prefer the Smith and Wesson over the Colt -- because double-action triggers on Colt revolvers tended to stack at the end of the trigger squeeze, and this was an impediment to fast, accurate double-action shooting. So if one likes a clean, sudden trigger break, I think the best handgun is a well-tuned 1911. If one prefers a heavier, longer, double-action trigger, I think it's best to have a smooth trigger medium weight trigger that doesn't stack. The Glock trigger is medium weight, but it is not smooth, and it stacks at the end. Many competitors' triggers stack even worse. That's the reason I prefer the Kahr trigger -- it's like a Smith and Wesson double-action trigger ultra-tuned for competition -- yet still reliable for business. The disadvantage of the Kahr is that it makes only very flat single-stack pistols for concealment. But I don't wear a badge so, for me, concealment is more important than capacity. (And because its trigger reach is too short, am able to mold epoxy paste on the back strap for a custom fit that points perfectly.)
My glock 17 was free. Dad bought it along with a 19 for a very screaming deal in 2008 for 500 and gave it to me as a gift. Still have it and it does what I want. There are newer better choices though.
I love all metal pistols. I love safety decockers and don't mind the first long pull then the short pulls. And finally, its a Glock, I stopped getting tattoos for the same reason as I don't buy a Glock... I want to retain my individuality.
I agree with all the points you made regarding the Glock pistols. You are spot on. I also don't care for the Plastic frames. Also the trigger shoe is a dislike for me. I don't care for the feel of the Safety blade in the middle of the trigger. Feels like the backside of a butter knife. Glock could take a lesson from Walther on how to build a nice trigger shoe. Can't feel the safety blade at all. Its disappears as it should into the face of the trigger. One more Glock Shooting Sports Foundation Event to go to and thats it. I will be Glock free. I'll be replacing them with CZ's
Stefano Pavone Thank you, The Walther is an Excellent Choice. I had a PPQ Chambered in .22 long rifle. Bar none the smoothest slide to rack and a trigger I believe Glock could learn a lesson from. A very nice and very shootable pistol. I currently do own a couple of CZ's . Both are " Fine " Firearms. I've been looking with a lot of interest at the CZ 75 SP-01 Tactical. Also Looking at with great interest is the Browning High Power. I don't yet own a Browning firearm. I think I like the idea of owning a little piece of Firearms history.
kibble8820 I have rid myself of all my glocks. One reason is I'm sick of going to the range and hearing about glock this and glock that with the hats, shirts, and bumperstickers. Especially when they are grouping 8 to 10 inches. Its a fad, like saying glock is the cool thing to say.. I'll take my Walthers and Berettas anyday. And its fun to say to range buddies you dont like glocks.
I've had my share of Glock ownership since 1990 or so, and do like them, but, many do find the S&W M&P sure feels/points nice in the hand; almost Govt Model like (for my gen 1 M&P45, anyway, using medium grip), and that *is* a compliment! My solution was less complex...buy both! :)
The trigger safety is not designed to prevent accidental discharges. It's part of the drop safety system. If your finger is not on the trigger, the firing pin (striker) block is engaged.
I have Never liked glocks since the 90s because of the same things you said plus the cheap feel. Give me 1911, Hi-Power, CZ, M9, Sig 226, hell even a 357 wheel gun over over a glock. I would like to see a glock with wood grips screwed on it.lol.
I chose the S&W M&P 40c over the Glock for some of the same reasons that you mentioned. I have fairly large hands and The S&W came with interchangeable grip panels of different sizes. In my opinion, a person will not shoot as well with a gun that doesn't fit his hand. With the Grip panel that I installed, my S&W feels natural in my hand and I shoot it with proficiency. Thank you for another great video!
@@Rif_Leman That might be perfect for you? Some people can't handle or just plain don't like 45. So I stand by my original statement!! What works for me might not work for you!
I’m not a Glock guy because of the lack of an external safety. As a hospital IV technician, having to scrub in, gown up, and use aseptic technique has completely bent me. I’m all about safety steps. As of last Wednesday, my carry pistol is a Springfield XD-E. Hammer fired, double/single action, and has an ambi safety/decocker and mag release. That’s a big deal for us left handed folks.
I took my Smith and Wesson M+P 9 2.0 and Glock 43x to the range with some cheapo reman ammo. About 5-6 rounds out of the lot refused to chamber im my M + P, even with a little smack to the back of the slide. I put the rounds off to the side. When I switched to my Glock 43x, for craps and giggles I grabbed the faulty ammo and stuck it in the glocks mag. Fired all of them without a hiccup, had zero issues with the Glock. Really made a decision for me in terms of polymer pistols. I only own a Glock 17 with RMR right now, I sold the other stuff and got a GI custom 1911 and currently looking at the SA-35 as well. The old iron just seems cooler.
I’ve got a Glock 19, S&W Shield, S&W MP, and Sig Pro 2340. My favorites: Sig Pro 2340 and S&W M&P. You’re so right on everything pointed out, and thank you for sharing your video.
I sat through your presentation and your opinion of Glocks. It had about as much impact on me as you explaining why you might not like green beans. The answer Chief is don't use a Glock. I've owned and shot Glocks since the 1990s. Depending on who's stats you read something like 68% to 72% of the departments in the US use them as their duty sidearm. Add to that the global use of Glocks in law enforcement and the military, it's a very well established and respected firearm. The best thing I like about my Glock 17 and 19 Gen 3 is that in all the rounds I have shot through it, I have never had a stove pipe, failure to/or double feed. As with any firearm marksmanship is a perishable skill. The more range time one invests the better the marksman. In my second LE career our agency had us use, the Model 19, 686, 5906, P-7 and I understand they are currently using the S&W M&P. From revolvers to automatics you shot and qualify with what your department assigns. Good luck and be safe out there.
Thank you. Just as a clarification, I wasn't trying to change anyone's mind, or convince them that Glock pistols should be avoided. I was simply presenting my own impression of them. Take care.
The generation 4 Glock 19 has the back straps which you can use to custom fit your grip. I note too your Glock in the video is a Blue Label. Glock USA has one of the most generous purchase programs for LE. Your spot on about the simplicity of a Glock. Without all the other safeties you find in other handguns, it's highly important that one is well trained in weapon retention and uses a level 2 or 3 holster. (I'm partial to Safariland products myself.) The simple point and shoot of the pistol, can be very unforgiving to the officer that loses control of his firearm to a criminal subject. I appreciate your comments and observations. Thank you for the discussion. Be safe out there.
Kahrs are not bad guns but their customer service flat ass sucks. I got a 7 rd mag that never worked right from day one. I called Kahr and they offered no help. Wanted me to prove when I bought it and send the gun in despite the problem only being with the mag, not to mention sending it in and pay for required overnight shipping (would have cost nearly $100) . So never got it fixed and just sold the gun. I will never buy another Kahr again.
I got tired of the Glock 17 gen 3 and sold it. The finger grooves didn't fit my hand at all and the "brick" ergonomics didn't either. Then a few weeks ago, after watching several videos about how good it was, I bought a Glock 19X. Totally happy with it. The variety of backstraps that came with it, the 19 slide and the 17 round capacity; no more finger grooves; and it points much better made me love it. I'm using the extended beavertail grip.
I thought you did a good job on the review. I would add that the glock trigger bar sits in an internal shelf so it won't disengage the sear if dropped, and also includes a firing pin block, which are also features of the safe action design. The thing that bugged me with my G19 gen 3 was the finger grooves. I ground them off and undercut the trigger guard a bit which made a huge difference in the way it feels in my hand. Also rounded off the trigger guard - mostly for looks - but it had the added benefit of making it much easier to holster. Gotta love polymer when it comes to modifiability. :-)
@Levek The principle is similar to a transfer bar in a revolver that prevents the hammer from striking the firing pin unless the trigger is depressed. In a Glock there's a block that runs across the striker channel and prevents if from being able to strike the primer unless the trigger is depressed. Unless you pull the trigger it can't go bang.
Cameron Camp of course any CZ will beat any Glock because you're comparing a metal frame with a slide inside the frame genius design versus a generic Glock
Cameron Camp I too prefer a metal frame like a classic 1911 vs. a block-shaped, plastic gun. The plastic gun holds several more rounds and thus the argument in favor of a lighter gun is null. Moreover, I don't mind carrying a few more ounces, as I'm not too weak.
Damien Rotter the p07 is a polymer framed pistol. And they shoot very well out of the box. As for the crack about composites being the way of the future. Sure they are. That's why the glocks are only about $600 (which is about $100 more than they should be) and the have to be modified for competitive shooting or anything like that. The Cz 75s and their clones are carried by militaries and police officers all over the world and one of most imitated designs in the world next the 1911s. Not dissing Glock but frankly the only time Glocks design was really ever imitated was when Smith and Wesson produced the sigma series and more specifically the the more recent SDVE series. Which was not necessarily a bad thing, but glock, cz, sig, all of these guys who make semiautomatic handguns with the tilt up barrels and such owe a debt of respect to Sam Colt and John Moses Browning. Even to Beretta since they've been producing firearms since the 1500s.
I'm a Glock fan, own 7, so far. However, I own and enjoy other types of handguns as well. I never recommend Glock because folks either love them or hate them. There's not much in between. Their ergonomics aren't for everyone. I just recommend folks try different guns to find what works best for them.
Glocks are great guns, but they aren’t for everybody. That’s the great thing about having so many choices, you find one that shoots good and feels like the gun was made specifically for your hand and you’re good to go. I like Glocks, but the gun that works best for me is the M&P Shield 9mm. It’s thin, light, easy to carry and conceal.
I fully understand the Glock grip. I had the same problem so I just picked it up multiple times a day until it felt good. They still are easy to shoot, accurate and relaible to the hilt.
It's been several years since I recorded this video, but I think I mentioned that my complaints about Glock pistols could be overcome with training. I just don't care to put in the effort when there are other pistols which work for me as they come from the box.
I'm retired law enforcement (30+years) I'm retired now and approaching 64 years of age. The original Glock sights that a lot of people don't like, I find when your eyesight is starting to fail they are easy to see. Good video. My 2 favorite duty weapons are my old S&W model 10 heavy barrel and my Glock 19 gen3.
I own a G19 for home defense and a G43 for CCW. Both have accessories to fit their roles, and I shoot both accurately. I also have Ruger and Springfield Armory pistols. Love them all
I really like watching your videos Sir. Nice work staying objective and informational every time I see you. Thank you for the time and effort you take sharing your wisdom with us, and thanks even more for your service to both our country as a United States Marine, and to your community as a Law Enforcement Officer. I hope to see you much more and please take care of yourself out there.
82 Luft Thank you! I knew there would be a lot of people who would not be happy with this video. Still, it’s my honest assessment so I hope at least everyone can appreciate my integrity.
I own a bunch of Glocks, Sigs, and Springfields. They all are stellar firearms. I could find pros and cons about each and those comments would only be my opinion. Glocks are crazy reliable, simple, and as accurate at any rate of fire as any firearm ever made. It’s all about what you are use to carrying and shooting.
I have the same problem with the grip angle of a Glock. Also, the trigger is 'too' easy for small fingers to pull. I think all guns should have a manual safety. You don't have to use it but it would save many childrens lives if it was engaged when stored.
I know guys that truly swear by them. At the end of my career, I was issued one. It was a sweet shooter. My initial "introduction" to them was at the police academy. The braggard that sported one should have been written up for a negligent discharge. So, my first impression wasn't at all positive. I've resisted the temptation to add one to the collection for 32 years. I think I'll stick with my S&Ws.
I don't know for how long, but Glock is still making Gen 3 for the California market, standing with us against our dis-ingenuous laws supposedly meant to fight crime, or more to the point make it not worth the trouble to have a gun or guns. Not being able to buy an autoloading handgun in our future, with just the current laws in place, is seriously not out of the question. Yea right. Anyway I bought a G29sf 10mm just last March 2019. Edit:Picked it up on my b-day in Feb. How could I forget that?
I never liked the look of glocks, and trash talked them, my brother law had a few of them, one day out shooting I tried his glock out, well my edc is now a glock, mine has a nice trigger and night sights, shoots exactly where I aim, and has never malfunctioned, for the price point it's hard to beat a glock.
You're the most honest dude I've seen on youtube. I'm a Glock guy and you didn't offend me one time. I don't like the triggers either, so I changed mine. lol Nicely put. Try palm heeling the backstrap the next time you shoot one and see how that helps.
Glock came into prominence during the 1980s. Glock was not the first high capacity magazine pistol on the market. The Browning Hi Power was one of the first that came onto the scene with a 13 round magazine. It wasn't until the 1982 that Glock introduced the polymer frame high capacity pistol aimed at LEO and the military. The reason for Glocks rise and market dominance is not because its better than anyone else's design. Its Glocks marketing genius that made Glock the top choice. How? Glock knew the key to civilian sales was through the LEO first. When he approached the first police department he offered to train their armorers to work on his product at no cost. He offered to dispose of all their current handguns and no cost. He offered steep discounts to the LE community. It was on those terms that Glock achieved market dominance and why the standard police firearms suppliers Smith & Wesson and Colt didn't stand a chance to recover the market and why they continue to lose sales to Glock. Having worked in retail firearms sales in the past I've had customers try out the Springfield Armory XD9 Mod2 Service Model and they've had a hard time determining which has the better trigger pull; Glock or the XD9. Everyone wants to buy what is the most popular so they can sit at the cool table but rarely does anyone who buys what is the most popular train enough to be proficient at it. I buy what I like not what the masses think I should buy. I'm with hrfunk.
I was originally issued the Beretta 92FS. Very accurate and not one hiccup. Only thing I don't like is the weight. They took my Beretta away from me and gave me the M&P 9mm. The transition class was delayed because M&P slides were cracking in the classes. When I finally got my pistol, the extractor FAILED at 2K rds and it became a single shot. After sending the gun in and getting it "fixed", the rear sight came loose and started sliding off. On top of this, the slide SOMETIMES flies forward when you lightly tap in a full mag. I can honestly say that I don't bet my life on the M&P 100%. We can now carry Glocks in either 9mm or .45 acp but pay for it on our own dollar. I'm making the switch...
+hrfunk I think your grip angle issue can very easily addressed by correcting your support hand placement. I used to have the same issue with Glocks; I preferred and still do, the 1911 platform. That being said, it was pointed out to me that by rolling your support hand forward at the wrist more, and fitting the new radius of the palm heel of your support hand into the crescent left by your primary grip hand you get more hand on the real estate of the grip. Additionally, by camming out the support arms elbow while maintaining the more aggressive support hand placement, you can "lock into" in your grip (you can feel the torsional force in the palm heel of the support hand when you cam out your elbow, providing a more even isometric pressure on the pistol, allowing for more accurate, and more precise aimed fire.
NikolaiVolkov That's precisely the grip I use. As I said in the video, I am certain I my shooting would improve if I trained with a Glock more frequently. I just don't feel the need to do so since other pistols meet my needs.
I won a Glock 19, Gen 5, 9X19, in our clubs gun raffle last winter. So I watched this for the 2nd time with Glock in hand. I dry fired right with you, mine has just a little drag after taking up the slack. I cannot reach the mag release with my right thumb, either. When shooting it in better weather I was surprised at it's accuracy with my handloads, both 115 gr. and 124 gr. I don't love it, but I will work with a little more. Thanks for a great video.
You get what you pay for-after two years of owning a G 20, I gave it away to my brother along with spare barrel, holster and magazines. The things that disgusted me were as you said, spongy trigger pull, and the bottom of my trigger finger, scraping the trigger guard with every shot fired. Also, don’t like that one can see daylight through it sideways,- a mark of a sub-par quality firearm (slipshod imo). I wanted to like it and even upgraded the cheap set of sights, still couldn’t stand it.
toyota camerys are reliable,dependable,and run forever,but not everybody wants a camry
Sandy Mitchell Well said.
I was thinking more of a 5 door Volvo. Very practical, very reliable. BUT is isnt a 1968 gt 500 KR (that goes the a Browning High Power).
It all depends on theory of use. I throw a Glock 17 in my glove compartment with a couple 33rd mags to accompany my Keltec sub 2000 that’s under my back seat with 33rd mags...I wouldn’t carry one concealed for EDC and I have better options for home defense. If someone steals my vehicle I’m not gonna feel bad about losing those two firearms.👍🏻
You also don't see Camry owners get offended when someone prefers another type of car.
My corolla usually packs a cz
I got to fire a friend's Glock many years ago. I did not like it. I have a S&W M&P that I like more. But to me nothing beats the feel and trigger pull of a 1911.
Then you haven't shot a HK or Sig.
@@frankiegunnz8066 did you just compare the trigger of a sig to the trigger of a 1911? There is no comparison the 1911 is leaps better than the sig or hk trigger wise. And that's coming from someone that cant stand 1911's lol
Agreed...I live by the m and p 1st or 2nd gen 9mm
Then carry a 1911.
I have a 9mm Smith & Wesson M&P, a Beretta 9mm and a Citadel 1911 .45acp all of which I prefer over Glock.
This entire 16 minute video could have been summed up as "There's nothing wrong with it, but it doesn't fit my hand and I don't like the trigger, but you might like it".
Vince Lok Yeah, but where's the fun in that?
He also noted it is a no brainier for the young .
Don't forget more women and smaller stature folks are on the force , they need smaller grips.
Ya that was a waste of 16 minutes of my life.
Well, maybe the hint should have been the title of the video. This is the man's preference and he is sharing it with us. Being a Glock guy and new to the M&P I appreciate a non biased opinion.
I like how you give guns a fair and objective review. You only speak the truth and the things that are relevant to you without bashing the gun. I like that. Great reviews! Keep up the great work!
This man looks like the type of person we used to see on programs in the 1950's when the nation was still great!! the man looks clean cut and speaks well with an even and clear diction. We need to see more real Americans like you in our media! An excellent video by the way!
Thank you so much! I consider myself to be rather "traditional", which is a charitable way of saying old fashioned. I'm glad that still resonates with so many folks out there. Take care.
But yet knows nothing about handguns
Well said!!
Thank you!
@@Joetrout butt hurt Glock fanboy are we? Everything he said is true.
Just getting into guns and jumped into a used Glock for home defense. Since then I’ve watched tons of reviews and held most semiautomatics being sold today.All that this gentleman has said about the Glock and why he doesn’t prefer it is exactly why I sold mine and purchased a new walther pdp compact 4 inch.Just feels great my hands to hold,point and shoot.
I appreciate the fair analysis of the Glock. Admittedly, my G19 felt like a 2x4 in my hand when I first bought it. But I have pretty small hands and don’t have an issue reaching the mag release although it is about as far as it can be and still be reached. I feel like I may have an easier time learning to shoot a different pistol but the Glock platform is so ubiquitous and reliable that I am determined to master this pistol. I feel extremely confident with it. I feel like the grip angle is very conducive for appendix carry. I have been thinking about trying the M&P 2.0 compact though. Every part of the Glock can be taken down with no tools to speak of. Even the extractor and ejector comes out with just the Glock punch.
Couldn’t agree more with you on the Glock, but do give the M2.0 compact a spin. I think you’ll really like it.
Though I own glocks, I prefer my Walther PPQ, and particularly love it's European mag release
I always liked that mag release too, but a lot of people don't.
That's funny because PPQ my second choice in guns and I am a Glock guy.
Amen brother I love the aesthetics of the Walther P99 Gen 1 over any Glock in da box and not knocking the reliability of the Glock !!!!
I still want to know why Americans call the button the American Mag release (1911 I guess) when the first gun to have it was the Borchardt in 1893 followed by the Pistole Parabellum (Luger) in 1898. Meanwhile JMB was still fitting heel releases on everything he designed until at least 1907.
I love the ppq M1. The only reason I went with Glock over it was because of magazine capacity options and magazine comparability with pistol caliber carbines. The G19 and the PPQ M1 are equal to me, for different reasons.
Thank you I myself do not really like the pull of a Glock trigger. They are good guns just not the right gun for me.
I recently decided to transition from a .38 snubbie to a pistol for my EDC. When I went looking for the right one I found the Glock 42 (I had already decided to get something in .380acp) to be too high-priced for my budget. It was also a bit larger than I wanted, so I went with a Ruger LCP.
When I started my polymer experience glock is where I started . That being time and money invested (training to secure level of profinancy ) I stuck with it! 1911 came into play with my father being ex military and my first firearm ever shot and shoot well over time . Love the 1911 platform . My father was expert rifleman and pistol level shooter but his life was cut short by cancer . He loved camp perry and we spent a lot of time up on the lake . I'm late to the game and still learning ! ( that's where guys like you come in!)
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He sounds like my kind of man! As I said in the video, if you have trained with a Glock, and developed your proficiency with that platform, I think it is a good option for you. If, however, you are struggling with it, you might want to evaluate other options. For me, I didn't particularly care for the Glock's handling characteristics from the first time I handled one. I have shot them over the years, and I could employ one for defensive purposes with a relative level of confidence. Even so, I have always preferred other platforms. I cut my teeth on an M1911 in the Marine Corps, and my first duty pistol as a civilian Police Officer was a S&W 5904. I was among the generation of cops who came into the profession before Glock pistols became the default issue for most departments. As such, I was able to evaluate them relative to other contemporaneous offerings and select the option that worked best for me. Today, most new cops are handed a Glock pistol on day one, and never have an opportunity to try anything else. By the time they get around to evaluating another option, the Glock is so ingrained, that the other options always seem foreign (and likely always will). I think that's unfortunate. It's sort of like every teenager being given a Ford Taurus for their first car, and never really being able to experience/enjoy any other type of vehicle. The Taurus will most certainly meet 99% of ones transportation needs admirably, but it might be nice to experience a Corvette, or a Jeep in circumstances unique to their capabilities. In any case, sorry this is so long. I guess I got on a roll.
Fair video. I like Glocks for carry guns, but I like others as well. I completely understand why some would prefer another type of gun. It's all personal preference and subjective...Each individual should carry what they feel best protected with, without hesitation or apologies. I appreciate your professional, non biased, no ego approach. I am sub'd. Thanks
Agreed.
There's also that little problem of non-permissable environments.
There's some places that a Seecamp, NAA 22 or whatever can go, that a Glock can't without an issue.
I've stayed with the Gen 2 because of the grip , now after all these years the Gen 5 has gone back to basically the Gen 2 grip.
I have been saying all of these things for decades.
So how many Glocks do you own?..
Chief Funk great review, and congrats on your new position. Love your 50 State Qualification videos. A few things I'd like to add as un-mentioned cons AND pros of a Glock:
Cons:
9mm Glocks are fairly easy to induce limp wrist malfunctions, Tim from Military Arms Channel has a series of vids on this, but the 40 cal, 45 ACP, and 10mm to the best of my knowledge do not easily get limp wrist malfunctions.
40 Cal Glocks have shorter service life than 9mm, common to many 40 cal pistols just swapped to 40 from 9mm. Really only the pistols built from the ground up on the higher pressure cartridge like the USP 40 are going to have service life equal to the 9mm; in addition early 40 Cal Glocks were notorious for kabooms due to poor chamber support and less than beefy brass.
Reloading, 10mm/40cal reloaders typically buy aftermarket barrels to shoot lead bullets (not recommended for factory polygonal barrels and better chamber support -- the factory Glock barrel will have "generous" tolerances optimizing feed but with less brass support leading to the Glock Smile bulge at the six o clock position).
NDs are notorious for the Glock, it was designed to be carried by Austrian draftees in a flap holster in Condition 3, empty chamber and loaded magazine. In this configuration it is very safe, carrying with a loaded chamber is asking for a ND as the gun was never designed to do this witness the various aftermarket stuff to add a safety on.
Does not come with factory fiber optic sights like some S&W MPs etc.
Pros:
In roster limited states like CA, the only choice really for auto-loaders in .357 Sig and 10MM.
Magazines are cheap and work, Glock mags are still cheaper than 1911 mags and have great parts support -- springs, baseplates, etc. No "dance" required among mag makers: Tripp Cobra vs. Wilson vs. Chip McCormick vs ?? -- standard Glock mags just work.
Gun itself requires little lube and when carried does not weep gun oil all over your clothes.
Easy to detail strip using very few specialty tools.
LOTs of aftermarket support generally -- holsters, sights, etc.
Has a rail on many models to support a light or brass catcher
Magazines in larger models work in smaller ones. Unlike say the HK USP and USP Compact, where you cannot use the USP magazine in the compact, you can use a Glock 21 mag in a Glock 30, etc. So in a free state you can carry the Glock 29 with a ten round magazine and carry Glock 20 mags with 15 rounds as backup.
In models like the Glock 20, with a simple barrel change you can shoot: 10mm, 40 S&W, .357 SIG with no extractor or magazine change required, just aftermarket barrels. In the 40S&W/.357 SIG models just a barrel change is all that is needed, most of the time (with a few exceptions) the factory mags and extractors will work just fine [Hickok45 has a video on just what followers for 40 S&W Glock mags work with .357 sig or vice versa]. So one gun, three cartridges making the gun very versatile in ammo shortages.
Relatively light and easy to carry all day.
I have a couple of Glocks. I like them.As long as you understand what they are and what they are not they can give good service. It would not be my first choice for CCW.
Always hear guys saying I have large hands. Well, large and long are two different things. Take a thin piece of paper and a baseball glove of the same length, wrap them around a pole. You will find that the paper will go a lot further around that pole. So, if you have long skinny hands you wear an XL glove you will find you have a harder time reaching the controls. If you have hands like a baseball glove you will find smaller grip weapons really work well because your baseball glove hands wrap around the tiny grip easily. So the big hand/little hand is al. dependant on the amount of meat on those hands.
I like the Single/Double action pistol, that works for me. I feel safer with one up the spout, with a first long pull, then into double action-I don't use or need the safety due to the long first trigger pull. That's why I have a Berretta PX4, that works for me. I think Glocks are great, but they are not for me-That said I do have a G3 Glock 20, and 23, because hey, you never know, might change my mind
You have some top Glocks . Some of the best made.. especially the 23
Very honest opinions that I tend to agree with about the Glock pistol. I also really dislike the stock U rear sight on the Glock pistol. I have a 3rd gen 23 that I've had for like 13 years and the only reason I've kept it is because it's been %100 reliable, I shoot it fairly accurate, it's never rusted, and it's size/weight/capacity is about the best in the business. Over the years I've shot it less and pushed it further to the back of the safe because of basically everything you've mentioned. I just prefer other guns to the Glock. I am %100 sure all your dislikes came from Glock fanboys who believe in the marketing hype "Glock perfection" considering you did not bash this product one bit.
+Jeremy Jones Thank you! I expected this video would rub some people the wrong way. I tried to be respectful and objective, but still I figured some folks just wouldn't like it.
It's all about what works for the individual I happen to prefer the Colt Series 70 1911 in 45ACP 😎👍🏼😀🇺🇸
"Spongy" is the right word for the stock trigger. I went with an after-market trigger as a result. Ultimately, I quit carrying the Glock for the same personal reasons you cite.
Well I don’t see why the clowns below in the comment section were so bent. Their air soft game must’ve been rained out. As a previous Glock fanboy, I can tell you I think I’ve been converted. My agency recently switched to the MP40 and I shot it so well I went and bought an MP45 for off duty. (Loved your review on it by the way). I also carry the Shield 45 in hot weather. I kinda doubt I’ll ever buy another Glock. I have quite a few of them, but the S&W has smoked the Glock in just about every category. Next up, the compact 9mm 2.0. Be safe out there Chief.
Officer Gregg You too! Thanks for the great comment.
Officer Gregg people who chose Glock over other firearms are not clowns 🤡. I’m glad you’ve found a pistol that suits your specific needs as a shooter. That being said, I on the other hand find the Glock pistol to suit my needs as a shooter and have owned other brands of pistols that did not. Thank you for your service as an LEO.🇺🇸🗽
Officer Greg looks like you are a M&P fanboy now..as to me personally my first handgun was a Glock and ive learned to shoot it very well and i found out that 65% of all law enforcement including San Bernardino county Sherrif dept. Where i live and just west of me in LA County the LAPD use G21 and G17's and Special Air Service "SAS" use the G17 Navy Seals G19 and i can go on and on...
Chuck Driver I'm pretty sure he meant people who are talking shit are clowns, not people who buy Glocks.
i have the M&P 9 2.0 9mm full sized with a upgraded apex trigger i love it.
I totally agree with tour summation of the Glock pistol, and being a semi competitive regular pistol shooter, my 17 rarely goes to the range. And to add many LE consider the sidearm as part of the job and have no further interest aside from that, two range trips a year and park it in the holster. Hopefully not to many coffees are dripped on the pistol in the car on patrol. "gums them up"
I had a Glock 17 some years ago. I couldn't mold my hand to it well, and I thought the recoil was slightly greater than that of other polymer nines. It was a good weapon, and I felt a bit silly selling it just because I didn't like the way it felt in my hand.
That is why I sold most of my glocks. I could never train around that damn grip angle. The only glocks I shoot well are the 19 and 30s. I do well with the m&p line of plastic pistols.
~I switched from the 1911 to the Glock Gen 1.5 many years ago.
~Today, we have a choice of many fine Handguns. Competition among handgun makers is good for us all. I just happen to like Glocks. Today I carry a G42 as my back-up and the G19 Gen 4 as my primary carry defense pistol.
~I have Agency Arms Triggers installed on both my Glocks. The trigger pull is very positive, smooth and Consistent with its reset just as positive. My G19 has a Wilson Combat Barrel.
~We each have our favorite pistol and we are each correct based on our preference.
I wholeheartedly agree. Thanks for the comment Das!
I appreciate the information you presented. It confirms my feelings of me personally being able to shoot one of these handguns proficiently.
My ideal defense hand gun would have the following features;
- All steel, for using it as a club.
- Double Action/Hammer fired, to be able to pull the trigger again if a round doesn't go off.
- Manual safety, If someone grabs my gun from the holster I could have 1/2 second extra in the chaos to react as they have to figure the safety out.
- Double stack, for capacity.
Very nice presentation! I agree with all of your points, but you said it much better than I could. I have a lot of respect for Glocks. I have in the past owned two, but ended up selling both. The grip & trigger just aren't for me.
When we transitioned from our S&W .38 to the Glock 23 the training went smoothly for almost everyone. The only problem, and it was occasional, was a busted thumb knuckle for those who forgot to keep their support thumb away from the back of the slide.
I think the Glock's simple manual of arms made for a rather easy transition from revolvers. When my department switched back around 1991, we went to a DAO S&W. That was a pretty smooth transition too, for much the same reason.
As I've said before knowledge is power and I'm willing to take it from honorable men like yourself. I have always had a passion for firearms going back to my childhood days with my pops . Thanks for closing that gap. Your just so cool how you bring that knowledge and experience to folks like me and others . Training and experience you have ( communication of it is a gift ) . K
Trigger is a very easy fix.. simple polish job helps a ton or a nice drop in trigger like an Apex, Zev, CMC, and the million other offerings. It is he MOST modified hand gun available. Meaning it can be configured to make almost anyone happy. Grip can be adjusted and stippled. Threre is just SOOOO much you can do with them. Out of the box the HK VP9 is amazing.
spot on spot on. All the same reasons (except for me it points high not low) I have trouble with the Glock. I own one and I force myself to like but I don't love it. Its very reliable but there's others out that are much more ergonomic to my hands. Love Rugers and Springfields
Agree
I feel sorry for you’s
plasater jjj
Agreed
For me, the worst part is how I always drive the slide stop/release with my strong hand thumb.
A trigger guard undercut is another must for me. It is the simplest modification I made on my Glock yet it's the one I can't live without now.
The points you mentioned about why the Glock doesn't appeal to you are widespread sentiments, and that's why the current generation of striker fired pistols from Walther (PPQ series), H&K (VP9) and other producers have left Glock in the dust. From my perspective, there's really not much reason to buy a Glock as a personal defense weapon when there are so many options that are superior on the market.
The Triggerati I agree. Which is why I don’t own one.
Triggerati I am in the same situation. Had a G21 Gen 4 and it was OK but I now have the H&K VP9. Hands down no comparison and the VP9 doesn't feel like a brick.
The Triggerati there is one reason. Glocks reliability over many years of service. No other striker fired polymer pistol has the time and duty under its belt. Give me 20 years real world use over new world copies of the Glock, then you might have an argument. But, by the time other manufacturers have real world time and data Glock will have another 20 years reliability under its belt. So, do the math.🇺🇸🗽
@@chuckdriver7741 the last bastion of Glocks escuses.
Lukas Johnson Glock doesn’t make excuses. They make handguns that work. What 9mm striker fired handgun out sells the 19? Oh yeah.... there’s not one. 🇺🇸🗽🦅 🇦🇹
I carried a Gen 2 Glock 23 the last 10 years of my career, shot it fine but never warmed up to it. I’m a big guy w/XLG hands but the grip always felt awkward. A few months ago I picket up the 2.0 M&P Compact and finally found a weapon that fit me like a glove w/the medium large insert.
Good! I'm glad to hear that M&P fits your hand so well. Thanks for watching!
I love my Glock 19, that being said I would also like to have a SIG and an M&P and more Glocks and M&P's and SIG's.
Appreciate the honest review. As a glock fan myself I do notice the handle angle, and it's a very valid point. Always great to hear another point of view.
Thanks Collin!
love your honest reviews, keep them coming!!
Tone Capone thanks! Will do.
I agree about the Glock grip angle being weird, especially for someone used to shooting a 1911-A1. It's odd, but the different frame sizes fit my hand very differently as far as how natural they do or do not point for me. The 17 did not point naturally for me. The 19 was better. The 26 points very naturally for me. And while the 17 does not point naturally for me, the 17 Long Slide model points very naturally for me. Both the 1911-A1 and the Browning P-35 point very naturally for me. The Walther PPS is one of, if not the, most natural pointing handguns I've ever held. I think that I'd like to try the Walther P-99 and the Walther PPQ and see if they have the same ergonomics.
I went with the Glock 19 as my first gun because of the mags. They are everywhere and interchangeable in the same cal. I like the grip, it fits in my hand perfectly and I'm used to it as it was my first handgun. . I polished my trigger group and it is smooth as butter. I like the wide sight picture because my eyes suck. I can go with a 26 and I know all my mags will work.This is the firearm for me, it may not be for you.I have the gen 3, so no backstraps, I replaced the guide rod with tungsten and the single spring was so much cheaper. Like I said, the right one for me.
Good! I'm glad it works for you.
I bought a Springfield XD mod 2. Didnt have to change anything. It fits perfectly and works very well right out of the box. Not sure why you would buy a gun you have to modify to make it work for you. Just sayin
Didn't have to modify anything. I like the mag interchangeability. I have 33rd mags and I can use any 9mm mag in the 26. I can use any 9mm mag in the 19 except the 26.
It's ones preference and respect their opinion, as long as it's reliable don't care what type of handgun it is. Glock owner since 1989 never had any serious issues other than earlier magazines failed to hold slide open on the last round, still continued to work.
Good video. Unfortunately, the wind was an annoyance for the audio.
I know. I'm taking steps to remedy that problem.
hrfunk there is a mic protector
TheFew TheProud I don't think it was an issue at all. Nothing that couldn't be overlooked
You must be a "Heckler" & Koch guy. lol
For a time I carried a Glock 19 as my primary and a Glock 26 for my backup. I was never a Glock Fanboy but I appreciated the Simplicity and reliability of design as you stated. Also as you stated sir they are accurate enough for defensive handgun and on that point I have no complaints about them. But overall I just wasn't happy with the platform so I scroll down through my agencies approved list which are many options available to us in both single stack and double stack from all the major makers such as Colt, Smith & Wesson, Sig Sauer,vH&K etc etc etc. I also wanted to get away from the Striker Fired system and go back to a hammer fired system. So for me the obvious choice was Sig Sauer and I have not regretted it since. Glock platform is a fine weapon for some people sadly I'm just not one of them.
O reason to apologize. Sig builds a great pistol!
I LOVE THE H&K HAMMER FIRED SERIES
I agree with this guy because he points out every reason I don't carry a Glock. Smith and Wesson and Heckler and Koch work for me really well.
god bless you for living where you can do this vid in you front yard, here in the peoples republic of california someone would call the police in two seconds. btw what leaked all that oil on your driveway?
Dale Admire Not oil, just water from melted snow! I feel for you folks in Cali, I would never want to live there!
My sentiments exactly. In 1982 mostly because of the negative media coverage of the Glock pistol I chose not to purchase one. I chose the SW 459.
In 1992 while at an indoor shooting range I test fired the 17. I didn't like it.
In 1999, I chose to carry a G17 for private security because of the price. I qualified with flying colors.
I think it is a good to go gun but something was always missing.
Forty different countries use the G19 for their duty weapon.
My favorite choice is the 1911 platform.
In my opinion, I think it is most important to test fire as many handguns as one can in order to become more educated and proficient.
I own a couple of Glocks.
The price of a Glock now is nearing $700. +.
I would rather use that $ for something different in a handgun.
But a Glock is still a good handgun.
As a hobbyist holster maker the Glock is a very difficult pistol to design and make a holster for.
It's downright blocky.
I'm not a fanboy but I do own 2 Glocks, a 23 and a 21. I have large hands width wise but not long fingers. While at first the double stack grip was a turn off I discovered that when I shoot it it causes me to have a straighter wrist which causes me to pull the trigger back straighter and combats my tendency so pull my shots with other guns low and left.
I find the 1911 A1A .45 ACP full size steel an easier pistol to steady on target. Because its what I trained on and I like hammer and safeties. But ...Glocks, Sigs,(P210), Brownings (Hi- Power) and my absolute favorite H&K USP TAC. are all fantastic pistols.
The wind noise made it difficult to listen to. I suggest you consider a plugin microphone with a pop/wind screen on it to clean up the audio track as you record.
I enjoy your videos, they remind me of conversations with friends at the range and at the gun shop. Time spent talking guns is never wasted. Other guys have reasons for their decisions and truthfully, just listening and mulling over their points of view made me consider what, specifically, I was thinking about the firearms I acquired. Some I kept, some I sold on, some I wished I had kept - like a pre-64 Win Mod 70 in .22-250. Ok, no crying in public.
When revolver shooters switched from single-action to double-action shooting, they began to prefer the Smith and Wesson over the Colt -- because double-action triggers on Colt revolvers tended to stack at the end of the trigger squeeze, and this was an impediment to fast, accurate double-action shooting.
So if one likes a clean, sudden trigger break, I think the best handgun is a well-tuned 1911. If one prefers a heavier, longer, double-action trigger, I think it's best to have a smooth trigger medium weight trigger that doesn't stack.
The Glock trigger is medium weight, but it is not smooth, and it stacks at the end. Many competitors' triggers stack even worse. That's the reason I prefer the Kahr trigger -- it's like a Smith and Wesson double-action trigger ultra-tuned for competition -- yet still reliable for business.
The disadvantage of the Kahr is that it makes only very flat single-stack pistols for concealment. But I don't wear a badge so, for me, concealment is more important than capacity. (And because its trigger reach is too short, am able to mold epoxy paste on the back strap for a custom fit that points perfectly.)
I specially liked the Simith and Wesson over a colt revolver. I thought it was just me.
I don't need this kind of negativity in my life....
My glock 17 was free. Dad bought it along with a 19 for a very screaming deal in 2008 for 500 and gave it to me as a gift. Still have it and it does what I want. There are newer better choices though.
A gun from your Dad is a precious gift.
SIMPLICITY and RELIABILITY r the reasons y so many people buy glocks
I think that's essentially what I said in the video.
@@hrfunk why do you bring up that his comment states you said?
I love all metal pistols. I love safety decockers and don't mind the first long pull then the short pulls. And finally, its a Glock, I stopped getting tattoos for the same reason as I don't buy a Glock... I want to retain my individuality.
Daniel Martinez don’t get tattoos other people have, easy peasy. 👍🏻
I agree with all the points you made regarding the Glock pistols. You are spot on. I also don't care for the Plastic frames. Also the trigger shoe is a dislike for me. I don't care for the feel of the Safety blade in the middle of the trigger. Feels like the backside of a butter knife. Glock could take a lesson from Walther on how to build a nice trigger shoe. Can't feel the safety blade at all. Its disappears as it should into the face of the trigger. One more Glock Shooting Sports Foundation Event to go to and thats it. I will be Glock free. I'll be replacing them with CZ's
Stefano Pavone
Thank you, The Walther is an Excellent Choice. I had a PPQ Chambered in .22 long rifle. Bar none the smoothest slide to rack and a trigger I believe Glock could learn a lesson from. A very nice and very shootable pistol. I currently do own a couple of CZ's . Both are " Fine " Firearms. I've been looking with a lot of interest at the CZ 75 SP-01 Tactical. Also Looking at with great interest is the Browning High Power. I don't yet own a Browning firearm. I think I like the idea of owning a little piece of Firearms history.
kibble8820 I have rid myself of all my glocks. One reason is I'm sick of going to the range and hearing about glock this and glock that with the hats, shirts, and bumperstickers. Especially when they are grouping 8 to 10 inches. Its a fad, like saying glock is the cool thing to say.. I'll take my Walthers and Berettas anyday. And its fun to say to range buddies you dont like glocks.
Stefano Pavone Hell yeah...Walther p99 is one of my favorites. My two favorite guns i go to the range with is my walther p99 and my beretta m9a1.
I've had my share of Glock ownership since 1990 or so, and do like them, but, many do find the S&W M&P sure feels/points nice in the hand; almost Govt Model like (for my gen 1 M&P45, anyway, using medium grip), and that *is* a compliment! My solution was less complex...buy both! :)
Not a Glock fan but that's probably because I prefer da/sa pistols.
I like just any weapon that I can pick up and use effectively, I really like Glocks, but I also really respect how you got your point across.
Thanks! I hope they continue to serve you well.
Well done. I have the same issues with the Glock. Thanks for sharing !
Frank Napolitano You’re welcome!
The trigger safety is not designed to prevent accidental discharges. It's part of the drop safety system. If your finger is not on the trigger, the firing pin (striker) block is engaged.
I have Never liked glocks since the 90s because of the same things you said plus the cheap feel. Give me 1911, Hi-Power, CZ, M9, Sig 226, hell even a 357 wheel gun over over a glock. I would like to see a glock with wood grips screwed on it.lol.
I don't care for the Plastic frame , spongy trigger or the grip angle..
I chose the S&W M&P 40c over the Glock for some of the same reasons that you mentioned. I have fairly large hands and The S&W came with interchangeable grip panels of different sizes. In my opinion, a person will not shoot as well with a gun that doesn't fit his hand. With the Grip panel that I installed, my S&W feels natural in my hand and I shoot it with proficiency. Thank you for another great video!
You are most welcome. Thanks for watching!
cut and dry, there is no perfect firearm!!!! what I like & why I like it may not work for you!!!
Yes there is. Colt Government model chambered in 45ACP.
@@Rif_Leman
That might be perfect for you?
Some people can't handle or just plain don't like 45.
So I stand by my original statement!!
What works for me might not work for you!
I’m not a Glock guy because of the lack of an external safety. As a hospital IV technician, having to scrub in, gown up, and use aseptic technique has completely bent me. I’m all about safety steps.
As of last Wednesday, my carry pistol is a Springfield XD-E. Hammer fired, double/single action, and has an ambi safety/decocker and mag release. That’s a big deal for us left handed folks.
Thumbs up for well-produced content.
Thank you!
I took my Smith and Wesson M+P 9 2.0 and Glock 43x to the range with some cheapo reman ammo. About 5-6 rounds out of the lot refused to chamber im my M + P, even with a little smack to the back of the slide. I put the rounds off to the side. When I switched to my Glock 43x, for craps and giggles I grabbed the faulty ammo and stuck it in the glocks mag. Fired all of them without a hiccup, had zero issues with the Glock. Really made a decision for me in terms of polymer pistols. I only own a Glock 17 with RMR right now, I sold the other stuff and got a GI custom 1911 and currently looking at the SA-35 as well. The old iron just seems cooler.
Glocks have always pointed high for me
I’ve got a Glock 19, S&W Shield, S&W MP, and Sig Pro 2340. My favorites: Sig Pro 2340 and S&W M&P. You’re so right on everything pointed out, and thank you for sharing your video.
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.
I've never cared for Glocks either.
I sat through your presentation and your opinion of Glocks. It had about as much impact on me as you explaining why you might not like green beans. The answer Chief is don't use a Glock. I've owned and shot Glocks since the 1990s. Depending on who's stats you read something like 68% to 72% of the departments in the US use them as their duty sidearm. Add to that the global use of Glocks in law enforcement and the military, it's a very well established and respected firearm. The best thing I like about my Glock 17 and 19 Gen 3 is that in all the rounds I have shot through it, I have never had a stove pipe, failure to/or double feed. As with any firearm marksmanship is a perishable skill. The more range time one invests the better the marksman. In my second LE career our agency had us use, the Model 19, 686, 5906, P-7 and I understand they are currently using the S&W M&P. From revolvers to automatics you shot and qualify with what your department assigns. Good luck and be safe out there.
Thank you. Just as a clarification, I wasn't trying to change anyone's mind, or convince them that Glock pistols should be avoided. I was simply presenting my own impression of them. Take care.
The generation 4 Glock 19 has the back straps which you can use to custom fit your grip. I note too your Glock in the video is a Blue Label. Glock USA has one of the most generous purchase programs for LE. Your spot on about the simplicity of a Glock. Without all the other safeties you find in other handguns, it's highly important that one is well trained in weapon retention and uses a level 2 or 3 holster. (I'm partial to Safariland products myself.) The simple point and shoot of the pistol, can be very unforgiving to the officer that loses control of his firearm to a criminal subject. I appreciate your comments and observations. Thank you for the discussion. Be safe out there.
My favorite Glock is my Kahr.
Kahrs are not bad guns but their customer service flat ass sucks. I got a 7 rd mag that never worked right from day one. I called Kahr and they offered no help. Wanted me to prove when I bought it and send the gun in despite the problem only being with the mag, not to mention sending it in and pay for required overnight shipping (would have cost nearly $100) . So never got it fixed and just sold the gun. I will never buy another Kahr again.
I got tired of the Glock 17 gen 3 and sold it. The finger grooves didn't fit my hand at all and the "brick" ergonomics didn't either. Then a few weeks ago, after watching several videos about how good it was, I bought a Glock 19X. Totally happy with it. The variety of backstraps that came with it, the 19 slide and the 17 round capacity; no more finger grooves; and it points much better made me love it. I'm using the extended beavertail grip.
The 19X is the only Glock that appeals to me. I might have to try one out someday.
beretta m9 best gun in my life
I thought you did a good job on the review. I would add that the glock trigger bar sits in an internal shelf so it won't disengage the sear if dropped, and also includes a firing pin block, which are also features of the safe action design.
The thing that bugged me with my G19 gen 3 was the finger grooves. I ground them off and undercut the trigger guard a bit which made a huge difference in the way it feels in my hand. Also rounded off the trigger guard - mostly for looks - but it had the added benefit of making it much easier to holster. Gotta love polymer when it comes to modifiability. :-)
Thanks for the additional info!
@Levek The principle is similar to a transfer bar in a revolver that prevents the hammer from striking the firing pin unless the trigger is depressed. In a Glock there's a block that runs across the striker channel and prevents if from being able to strike the primer unless the trigger is depressed. Unless you pull the trigger it can't go bang.
cz-p07 urban grey Suppressor ready will beat any block
Cameron Camp is it the urban grey that does it?
Cameron Camp of course any CZ will beat any Glock because you're comparing a metal frame with a slide inside the frame genius design versus a generic Glock
Cameron Camp I too prefer a metal frame like a classic 1911 vs. a block-shaped, plastic gun. The plastic gun holds several more rounds and thus the argument in favor of a lighter gun is null. Moreover, I don't mind carrying a few more ounces, as I'm not too weak.
Damien Rotter the p07 is a polymer framed pistol. And they shoot very well out of the box. As for the crack about composites being the way of the future. Sure they are. That's why the glocks are only about $600 (which is about $100 more than they should be)
and the have to be modified for competitive shooting or anything like that. The Cz 75s and their clones are carried by militaries and police officers all over the world and one of most imitated designs in the world next the 1911s. Not dissing Glock but frankly the only time Glocks design was really ever imitated was when Smith and Wesson produced the sigma series and more specifically the the more recent SDVE series. Which was not necessarily a bad thing, but glock, cz, sig, all of these guys who make semiautomatic handguns with the tilt up barrels and such owe a debt of respect to Sam Colt and John Moses Browning. Even to Beretta since they've been producing firearms since the 1500s.
I agree the P07 is a better choice than glock. Hands down.
I'm a Glock fan, own 7, so far. However, I own and enjoy other types of handguns as well. I never recommend Glock because folks either love them or hate them. There's not much in between. Their ergonomics aren't for everyone. I just recommend folks try different guns to find what works best for them.
That’s good advice. Thanks for watching!
Glocks are great guns, but they aren’t for everybody. That’s the great thing about having so many choices, you find one that shoots good and feels like the gun was made specifically for your hand and you’re good to go. I like Glocks, but the gun that works best for me is the M&P Shield 9mm. It’s thin, light, easy to carry and conceal.
I fully understand the Glock grip. I had the same problem so I just picked it up multiple times a day until it felt good. They still are easy to shoot, accurate and relaible to the hilt.
It's been several years since I recorded this video, but I think I mentioned that my complaints about Glock pistols could be overcome with training. I just don't care to put in the effort when there are other pistols which work for me as they come from the box.
New to the channel. I like your style of presentation. Very matter-of-fact. No gags, no stunts, just information. Appreciated!
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!
I'm retired law enforcement (30+years) I'm retired now and approaching 64 years of age. The original Glock sights that a lot of people don't like, I find when your eyesight is starting to fail they are easy to see. Good video. My 2 favorite duty weapons are my old S&W model 10 heavy barrel and my Glock 19 gen3.
Thanks for the comment John. Since you're a model 10 fan, you might enjoy this video: th-cam.com/video/pAxC1lxVilA/w-d-xo.html
I own a G19 for home defense and a G43 for CCW. Both have accessories to fit their roles, and I shoot both accurately. I also have Ruger and Springfield Armory pistols. Love them all
Good! I hope the serve you well for a long time. Thanks for watching!
I really like watching your videos Sir. Nice work staying objective and informational every time I see you. Thank you for the time and effort you take sharing your wisdom with us, and thanks even more for your service to both our country as a United States Marine, and to your community as a Law Enforcement Officer. I hope to see you much more and please take care of yourself out there.
Thanks Steve!
hrfunk, you knew you were going to get roasted when you made this video. Glad you stood up to the heat. A subscriber.
82 Luft Thank you! I knew there would be a lot of people who would not be happy with this video. Still, it’s my honest assessment so I hope at least everyone can appreciate my integrity.
I own a bunch of Glocks, Sigs, and Springfields. They all are stellar firearms. I could find pros and cons about each and those comments would only be my opinion. Glocks are crazy reliable, simple, and as accurate at any rate of fire as any firearm ever made. It’s all about what you are use to carrying and shooting.
I agree.
I have the same problem with the grip angle of a Glock. Also, the trigger is 'too' easy for small fingers to pull. I think all guns should have a manual safety. You don't have to use it but it would save many childrens lives if it was engaged when stored.
I know guys that truly swear by them. At the end of my career, I was issued one. It was a sweet shooter. My initial "introduction" to them was at the police academy. The braggard that sported one should have been written up for a negligent discharge. So, my first impression wasn't at all positive. I've resisted the temptation to add one to the collection for 32 years. I think I'll stick with my S&Ws.
I don't know for how long, but Glock is still making Gen 3 for the California market, standing with us against our dis-ingenuous laws supposedly meant to fight crime, or more to the point make it not worth the trouble to have a gun or guns. Not being able to buy an autoloading handgun in our future, with just the current laws in place, is seriously not out of the question. Yea right. Anyway I bought a G29sf 10mm just last March 2019. Edit:Picked it up on my b-day in Feb. How could I forget that?
I never liked the look of glocks, and trash talked them, my brother law had a few of them, one day out shooting I tried his glock out, well my edc is now a glock, mine has a nice trigger and night sights, shoots exactly where I aim, and has never malfunctioned, for the price point it's hard to beat a glock.
You're the most honest dude I've seen on youtube. I'm a Glock guy and you didn't offend me one time. I don't like the triggers either, so I changed mine. lol Nicely put. Try palm heeling the backstrap the next time you shoot one and see how that helps.
Thank you Danny!
Glock came into prominence during the 1980s. Glock was not the first high capacity magazine pistol on the market. The Browning Hi Power was one of the first that came onto the scene with a 13 round magazine. It wasn't until the 1982 that Glock introduced the polymer frame high capacity pistol aimed at LEO and the military.
The reason for Glocks rise and market dominance is not because its better than anyone else's design. Its Glocks marketing genius that made Glock the top choice. How? Glock knew the key to civilian sales was through the LEO first. When he approached the first police department he offered to train their armorers to work on his product at no cost. He offered to dispose of all their current handguns and no cost. He offered steep discounts to the LE community.
It was on those terms that Glock achieved market dominance and why the standard police firearms suppliers Smith & Wesson and Colt didn't stand a chance to recover the market and why they continue to lose sales to Glock.
Having worked in retail firearms sales in the past I've had customers try out the Springfield Armory XD9 Mod2 Service Model and they've had a hard time determining which has the better trigger pull; Glock or the XD9.
Everyone wants to buy what is the most popular so they can sit at the cool table but rarely does anyone who buys what is the most popular train enough to be proficient at it. I buy what I like not what the masses think I should buy.
I'm with hrfunk.
Yep. Their marketing strategy was genius.
Yes. I have a G21 SF, and after my first few rounds at 7 yards, I noticed it shoots low. I adjusted to that. And I now know where to line up.
You are not the only one. Same here.
Probably the biggest issue why I don't own one is because there is no safety.
What would that fix for you? Bad trigger discipline is bad trigger discipline
I was originally issued the Beretta 92FS. Very accurate and not one hiccup. Only thing I don't like is the weight.
They took my Beretta away from me and gave me the M&P 9mm. The transition class was delayed because M&P slides were cracking in the classes. When I finally got my pistol, the extractor FAILED at 2K rds and it became a single shot. After sending the gun in and getting it "fixed", the rear sight came loose and started sliding off. On top of this, the slide SOMETIMES flies forward when you lightly tap in a full mag. I can honestly say that I don't bet my life on the M&P 100%. We can now carry Glocks in either 9mm or .45 acp but pay for it on our own dollar. I'm making the switch...
SoCal Dep May I ask what department you work for? I'm assuming either LAPD or LASO.
L.A.S.D.
Thanks! I know your department was among the first to adopt the 92 back in the 1980s. Your opinion is appreciated!
+hrfunk I think your grip angle issue can very easily addressed by correcting your support hand placement. I used to have the same issue with Glocks; I preferred and still do, the 1911 platform. That being said, it was pointed out to me that by rolling your support hand forward at the wrist more, and fitting the new radius of the palm heel of your support hand into the crescent left by your primary grip hand you get more hand on the real estate of the grip. Additionally, by camming out the support arms elbow while maintaining the more aggressive support hand placement, you can "lock into" in your grip (you can feel the torsional force in the palm heel of the support hand when you cam out your elbow, providing a more even isometric pressure on the pistol, allowing for more accurate, and more precise aimed fire.
NikolaiVolkov That's precisely the grip I use. As I said in the video, I am certain I my shooting would improve if I trained with a Glock more frequently. I just don't feel the need to do so since other pistols meet my needs.
I won a Glock 19, Gen 5, 9X19, in our clubs gun raffle last winter. So I watched this for the 2nd time with Glock in hand. I dry fired right with you, mine has just a little drag after taking up the slack. I cannot reach the mag release with my right thumb, either. When shooting it in better weather I was surprised at it's accuracy with my handloads, both 115 gr. and 124 gr. I don't love it, but I will work with a little more. Thanks for a great video.
You’re welcome. I hope the Glock works well for you!
Personally I'd never own a glock, people are sheeple they follow the herd.
It warms my heart to see any military or police that don't push drugs or clocks. That you sir
You get what you pay for-after two years of owning a G 20, I gave it away to my brother along with spare barrel, holster and magazines.
The things that disgusted me were as you said, spongy trigger pull, and the bottom of my trigger finger, scraping the trigger guard with every shot fired. Also, don’t like that one can see daylight through it sideways,- a mark of a sub-par quality firearm (slipshod imo).
I wanted to like it and even upgraded the cheap set of sights, still couldn’t stand it.
Good Presentation.
I agree with you on the grip, plus the lack of Safities that my Springfield Armory and Sig Sauer present the shooter.