My agency carried 45 GAP for about 10 years. We carried the G37 and investigators were authorized the G39. I loved my 37 and used to shoot 10 round a fist sized group at 25 yards. Obviously the GAP had limitations, specifically the ammunition wasn’t easy to find and it’s expensive. (We were only authorized Speer, 200 grain, GDHP or Lawman). Say whatever you want, but the 45 GAP was a great duty round. I even lived through a bad situation one night and saw it drop an armed perp with 1 round.
Wow. Thank you for sharing. This is what I’m talking about. Real life experience and situation, not bull crap to fit a narrative on the internet. Respect and thank you sir.
@@spnfirearms Yeah. And that was just my one incident. During that time we had multiple incidents, and I never heard of any issues, in fact most guys thought it was a solid gun/round combo. There was even a famous incident during the Dannemora Prison Break where one of our guys shot one of the escaped murderers twice at over 70 yards with his G37. He lived, albeit seriously wounded, and was sent back to finish his life sentence. I worked with a couple of those guys that captured him, and that was legit. Unrelated to this, but the other escaped killer found out the hard way that the US Border Patrol Tactical Unit wasn’t playing games either. I’m pretty that was with a 5.56/AR.
My Agency was offered an even exchange to switch our G19 for the G38 pistol. The Glock rep was telling me about the first OIS with the .45 G.A.P. with a female Trooper getting shot during a Domestic incident. She fired one round on the violent suspect. That person said “Oh…. That hurts!”…That was one of many one shot stops using the G37 .45 G.A.P. Caliber with the NYSP. The Chief did not want to use a .45 caliber pistol. I purchased a G39 and still own it today. The G37 from my experience was very accurate. The other issue was the slide was thicker. Which required a new holster. The Pennsylvania State Police were issued the G37. They switched to the Sig Sauer P227. The NYSP went to the Gen 4 G21 in 2017.
Interesting video. I won’t be going down the GAP rabbit hole though 😂. I am old school. Retired LEO for about 10 years. I carried various S&W .45 ACP’s for 30 years on the job, starting with the 645. For my last 5 years, I switched over to twin XD45 Compacts. IMHO, they were the most versatile and the best 45’s I ever carried… on and off duty. After retiring, I sold my handguns (what was I thinking?!?!?) and decided to go Glock. Mostly 9mm… 19/26/43. I did add a 30S into the mix. Lately, I have been looking into various micro 9’s. Then I found your channel… lol. After going back and forth a thousand times over various micro 9’s… I decided to stay old school and steer clear of the micro guns. While I absolutely love carrying my G19, I decided to focus my EDC on a 12 rnd G26… switching up with the 30S from time to time. I guess I have you to thank (or blame) for that decision… lol. All the best!
Same thing with gen 5 G27’s as far as fitting holsters. Also I really love my G36. Single stack 45 ACP. Weird Glock and it’s so much light than carrying a 1911.
The 45gap has the problem of capacity, unlike the 30 super carry. If you took a 15rd Glock 19 magazine, you can stuff 19rds of 30sc into the magazine. I have the shield plus in both 9mm and 30sc. When I use my Magguts +3 extension for the 9mm magazine in my 13rd 30sc magazine, i get 17rds of 30sc into the magazine. There’s nothing smaller out there with a 17+1 capacity. You can get a 30sc shield plus for 249 brand new at grab a gun right now.
In 2019 just before Covid the 37,38, & 39 all 45Gap were selling as police trade-in's at $250 and lower however the ammo was too expensive! If you do any practicing it was way cheaper to spend $150 more and buy a used Glock that ran 45ACP. every now and then I find the 37 for around $375 used, which is overpriced in my opinion.
Code: SPN for 10% off Blacksmith Tactical Holsters. My go to is the v2 holster with double discrete carry clips and a wedge. And if you have under a 3.7” barrel, get a wedge!! Respect
I have a Gen 3 set, 26 and 27, almost 30-years old. They are two of my favorite pistols and are both totally underrated. I'm not familiar with the model 39...am I to understand that this is a .45 caliber weapon that's built on the smaller 9mm/.40 frame? I gotta get me one of those!
In the Police Academy back in the 90’s. We recruits watched a video of a Texas DPS Trooper fire a contact shot to the abdomen of a skinny intoxicated older man. The Trooper said he just fired a big .45 and reholstered his weapon thinking that would end the combative person resisting. A few minutes later a Good Samaritan stopped to help. The Texas DPS had many failures to stop using the Sig Sauer P220. They even went to different ammunition with the same problem. They switched to the new .357 Sig and it was immediately earning a reputation for one shot stops. Like the old .357 Magnum revolver. The Magic Pill was another name for the .357!
Check out the Glock Reference Guide 2ND Edition by Robb Manning for more facts about Glock pistols along with the Book of Glock by Robert Sadowski with more Glock facts......
I have the Glock 27 with a .357 SiG conversion barrel with a heavier recoil spring because I use the Underwood ammo. With the magazine extension plus one in the chamber and I have the equivalent of a twelve shot .357 Magnum.
I bought my Glock 19 gen 5 back in December. I fail to buy the MOS version though! Do you have recommendations for where I could purchase a new slide that is MOS ready? @SPN Firearms
If you really want a new MOS slide Black Phoenix customs out of Connecticut usually have them in stock. You will pay top dollar for it. Sending it out to get it milled would be cheaper and some people feel it's better than the Glock MOS system and plates.
I love my 48. I’ll keep that and soon enough I will have a 365xl again. I gave my father in law my x so I have to carry the 48 until next week when I am able to pick up my xl. IMHO the 48 and 365xl are the perfect carry pistols
The HK P2000sk to me is the best CCW over the Glock 26. Get the V2 LEM. It’s just a touch bigger than the 26 in all the right ways. Can take the larger mags from the VP9 or the P30 same as the G26 with G17 mags. P2000sk comes standard with all the upgraded parts that you would put on with a Glock and they could be had for the right price if you look hard enough.
I watch your channel all the time. Love your content, it’s honest and very true to the firearms industry. I love my G26 and G27. I want to kick it up a notch. What do you think for is better for concealed carry? 45 or 10mm? What works better for you? I know your video is about the GAP? But I heard they are phasing that round out? I’m in between a 45 Glock and a 10mm.? I’m a very small framed guy just like you???
Miss shooting this gun, I sold mine to a NY State Trooper he told me it was there off duty. Not sure if they still used this caliber. But might have to pick one up for the collection.
checkout the magpul 12 round mag, it's the most compact +2 mag I have ever seen for the G26 I keep that one loaded while holstered since it's lower profile
I have a G27 but it really worries me to carry it appendix. In a stressful situation grabbing it could inadvertently cause me to apply my finger to the trigger as I’m drawing it. Some small accidental pressure on the trigger could cause it to discharge, mutilating and/or severing my fondly regarded wedding tackle. I’ve decided to replace appendix carry with the Commiefornia Sig P365 with the safety. Live long and prosper! 🖖
I still LOVE 🔫🥰 my G27 gen 2.5! I got a phenomenal deal on it used, with almost every upgrade possible- but it RUNS. I just need to test the new carry ammo I want- Underwood Extreme Defenders in .40, and I want to test .357 Sig defensive rounds with the conversion bbl I have. But it feels awesome. Talon rubber grip, beaver tail extension, ext mag release, Lasermax guide rod, Pyramid ultimate trigger (Yes, it runs & feels incredible) just need to replace the night sights which don’t glow enough anymore. Debating which sights to get, am looking into the North Forest Arms ring sights that look interesting. Looks to have the best of both worlds for fast sight acquisition in low light, and the ability to do precision aiming in daylight.
Oh, and as a package deal, it came with 2 standard 9 round mags with Pearce pinky grips, 2 G23 13 round mags w/ Xgrip sleeves, a sticky holster (which I like, though I thought I wouldn’t 😂), it came with the original factory trigger if I want to go back or need a spare, and guess how much I paid for all this? 😮 $380 plus tax & shipping (which was at cost, not some inflated ridiculous amount)!!!
My agency carried 45 GAP for about 10 years. We carried the G37 and investigators were authorized the G39. I loved my 37 and used to shoot 10 round a fist sized group at 25 yards.
Obviously the GAP had limitations, specifically the ammunition wasn’t easy to find and it’s expensive. (We were only authorized Speer, 200 grain, GDHP or Lawman).
Say whatever you want, but the 45 GAP was a great duty round. I even lived through a bad situation one night and saw it drop an armed perp with 1 round.
Wow. Thank you for sharing. This is what I’m talking about. Real life experience and situation, not bull crap to fit a narrative on the internet. Respect and thank you sir.
@@spnfirearms Yeah. And that was just my one incident. During that time we had multiple incidents, and I never heard of any issues, in fact most guys thought it was a solid gun/round combo.
There was even a famous incident during the Dannemora Prison Break where one of our guys shot one of the escaped murderers twice at over 70 yards with his G37. He lived, albeit seriously wounded, and was sent back to finish his life sentence. I worked with a couple of those guys that captured him, and that was legit. Unrelated to this, but the other escaped killer found out the hard way that the US Border Patrol Tactical Unit wasn’t playing games either. I’m pretty that was with a 5.56/AR.
@@MDR-hn2yzdang…. That’s crazy. And I agree, it’s a heck of a round! It just never took off. Respect sir
@@spnfirearmswith all your guns on rotation do you keep all your guns and mags loaded or unload/load every time ?
My Agency was offered an even exchange to switch our G19 for the G38 pistol. The Glock rep was telling me about the first OIS with the .45 G.A.P. with a female Trooper getting shot during a Domestic incident. She fired one round on the violent suspect. That person said “Oh…. That hurts!”…That was one of many one shot stops using the G37 .45 G.A.P. Caliber with the NYSP.
The Chief did not want to use a .45 caliber pistol. I purchased a G39 and still own it today.
The G37 from my experience was very accurate. The other issue was the slide was thicker. Which required a new holster.
The Pennsylvania State Police were issued the G37. They switched to the Sig Sauer P227. The NYSP went to the Gen 4 G21 in 2017.
Interesting video. I won’t be going down the GAP rabbit hole though 😂. I am old school. Retired LEO for about 10 years. I carried various S&W .45 ACP’s for 30 years on the job, starting with the 645. For my last 5 years, I switched over to twin XD45 Compacts. IMHO, they were the most versatile and the best 45’s I ever carried… on and off duty.
After retiring, I sold my handguns (what was I thinking?!?!?) and decided to go Glock. Mostly 9mm… 19/26/43. I did add a 30S into the mix.
Lately, I have been looking into various micro 9’s. Then I found your channel… lol. After going back and forth a thousand times over various micro 9’s… I decided to stay old school and steer clear of the micro guns. While I absolutely love carrying my G19, I decided to focus my EDC on a 12 rnd G26… switching up with the 30S from time to time.
I guess I have you to thank (or blame) for that decision… lol. All the best!
Haha everything you said is completely logical. I collect, that’s where the 39 comes in for me. I agree with your choices 100%! Respect and thank you
@@spnfirearms This comment made me want to ask. Do you have a ballpark of how big the collection is now?
I commend you on your tremendous curtailment of "right?" Only 2 references today. The conscientiousness of this is impressive. Thanks for the video.
Bro- I love your RUclips channel, you have the heart of teacher foe a new CCW in Texas
Love to hear it man. Thanks for watching and respect. Lots more to come!
Same thing with gen 5 G27’s as far as fitting holsters. Also I really love my G36. Single stack 45 ACP. Weird Glock and it’s so much light than carrying a 1911.
The 45gap has the problem of capacity, unlike the 30 super carry. If you took a 15rd Glock 19 magazine, you can stuff 19rds of 30sc into the magazine.
I have the shield plus in both 9mm and 30sc. When I use my Magguts +3 extension for the 9mm magazine in my 13rd 30sc magazine, i get 17rds of 30sc into the magazine. There’s nothing smaller out there with a 17+1 capacity.
You can get a 30sc shield plus for 249 brand new at grab a gun right now.
I have the 30 super carry Ez and regular shield
In 2019 just before Covid the 37,38, & 39 all 45Gap were selling as police trade-in's at $250 and lower however the ammo was too expensive! If you do any practicing it was way cheaper to spend $150 more and buy a used Glock that ran 45ACP. every now and then I find the 37 for around $375 used, which is overpriced in my opinion.
Hey SPN, on aim surplus, the mags are 5 bucks rn if you want some more now is the time
Not surprised 😂 hey, you love it, it's great for you. Believe it not, I have "still" not fired any Glock pistol!
i only fell inlove with mine after I had my slide cut and my barrel ported
Code: SPN for 10% off Blacksmith Tactical Holsters. My go to is the v2 holster with double discrete carry clips and a wedge. And if you have under a 3.7” barrel, get a wedge!! Respect
Best iwb holster for the 26? Carry with belt, shorts, and athletic apparel
I have a Gen 3 set, 26 and 27, almost 30-years old. They are two of my favorite pistols and are both totally underrated. I'm not familiar with the model 39...am I to understand that this is a .45 caliber weapon that's built on the smaller 9mm/.40 frame? I gotta get me one of those!
Thanks, that sounds good!
Do you have a source for your 78% of self defense encounters stat? I can’t find it
Yes, it’s the famous Georgetown study.
@@spnfirearms thanks I’ll look it up
In the Police Academy back in the 90’s. We recruits watched a video of a Texas DPS Trooper fire a contact shot to the abdomen of a skinny intoxicated older man. The Trooper said he just fired a big .45 and reholstered his weapon thinking that would end the combative person resisting. A few minutes later a Good Samaritan stopped to help.
The Texas DPS had many failures to stop using the Sig Sauer P220. They even went to different ammunition with the same problem. They switched to the new .357 Sig and it was immediately earning a reputation for one shot stops. Like the old .357 Magnum revolver. The Magic Pill was another name for the .357!
gap like the store lol lmaf
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Check out the Glock Reference Guide 2ND Edition by Robb Manning for more facts about Glock pistols along with the Book of Glock by Robert Sadowski with more Glock facts......
Forsure the black sheep. I've never seen a box of 45 gap. I heard glock makes them idk. This and the glock 25😂 big flops
I dont think ive ever seen a round of 45 GAP in my life! good informative video keep up the good work
Yer new.
Me neither and I’m really old.
you DO NOT draw your handgun unless you are going to use it.
I have the Glock 27 with a .357 SiG conversion barrel with a heavier recoil spring because I use the Underwood ammo. With the magazine extension plus one in the chamber and I have the equivalent of a twelve shot .357 Magnum.
I bought my Glock 19 gen 5 back in December. I fail to buy the MOS version though! Do you have recommendations for where I could purchase a new slide that is MOS ready? @SPN Firearms
Send it away to get it milled!
Direct milled is way better and cheaper, but I've seen some Killer innovations slides for around 200 online
If you really want a new MOS slide Black Phoenix customs out of Connecticut usually have them in stock. You will pay top dollar for it. Sending it out to get it milled would be cheaper and some people feel it's better than the Glock MOS system and plates.
@@petergraziosi9716 Great thanks!
i need to find someone/company to mill it!
@@spnfirearms Great thanks!
i need to find someone/company to mill it!
The Glock 33 subcompact in 357 Sig does everything the G26 does and has big gun no compromise power in a CCW!
I love my 48. I’ll keep that and soon enough I will have a 365xl again. I gave my father in law my x so I have to carry the 48 until next week when I am able to pick up my xl. IMHO the 48 and 365xl are the perfect carry pistols
Nice of you to make the sacrifice
The HK P2000sk to me is the best CCW over the Glock 26. Get the V2 LEM. It’s just a touch bigger than the 26 in all the right ways. Can take the larger mags from the VP9 or the P30 same as the G26 with G17 mags. P2000sk comes standard with all the upgraded parts that you would put on with a Glock and they could be had for the right price if you look hard enough.
I have the p2000sk v3 and have done many videos on it
@@spnfirearms oh absolutely, I’ve seen them. I watch them all and your videos of helped lead me to it.
I watch your channel all the time. Love your content, it’s honest and very true to the firearms industry. I love my G26 and G27. I want to kick it up a notch. What do you think for is better for concealed carry? 45 or 10mm? What works better for you? I know your video is about the GAP? But I heard they are phasing that round out? I’m in between a 45 Glock and a 10mm.? I’m a very small framed guy just like you???
Get a Glock 30 and a conversion barrel to 10mm so you then have a 45 acp and a 10mm. That’s an awesome set up.
Glock is a safe haven
I love the g26!
Miss shooting this gun, I sold mine to a NY State Trooper he told me it was there off duty. Not sure if they still used this caliber. But might have to pick one up for the collection.
Yup it’s flat shooting as can be. Reliable and has great power. Respect!
checkout the magpul 12 round mag, it's the most compact +2 mag I have ever seen for the G26 I keep that one loaded while holstered since it's lower profile
I have a G27 but it really worries me to carry it appendix. In a stressful situation grabbing it could inadvertently cause me to apply my finger to the trigger as I’m drawing it.
Some small accidental pressure on the trigger could cause it to discharge, mutilating and/or severing my fondly regarded wedding tackle.
I’ve decided to replace appendix carry with the Commiefornia Sig P365 with the safety.
Live long and prosper! 🖖
I own the spring field xd. In 45 Gap. Home defense. Bed side gun. Which I think it's perfect for that. Thank you. Keep up the good work.
I was feeling nostalgic for ‘03 and ‘04 earlier this year so I bought a GLOCK 37 .45 G.A.P. I love it!
To this day I am still fond of not so popular calibers, reloading since the late 80's may have had a lot to do with that! lol!
Best one for sure the 26
I have 2 of these paid $700 for the pair one had never been fired since new
When are you going to show us your glock 33?
Shield plus all day
Cool
I still LOVE 🔫🥰 my G27 gen 2.5!
I got a phenomenal deal on it used, with almost every upgrade possible- but it RUNS.
I just need to test the new carry ammo I want- Underwood Extreme Defenders in .40, and I want to test .357 Sig defensive rounds with the conversion bbl I have.
But it feels awesome. Talon rubber grip, beaver tail extension, ext mag release, Lasermax guide rod, Pyramid ultimate trigger (Yes, it runs & feels incredible) just need to replace the night sights which don’t glow enough anymore.
Debating which sights to get, am looking into the North Forest Arms ring sights that look interesting. Looks to have the best of both worlds for fast sight acquisition in low light, and the ability to do precision aiming in daylight.
Oh, and as a package deal, it came with 2 standard 9 round mags with Pearce pinky grips, 2 G23 13 round mags w/ Xgrip sleeves, a sticky holster (which I like, though I thought I wouldn’t 😂), it came with the original factory trigger if I want to go back or need a spare, and guess how much I paid for all this?
😮
$380 plus tax & shipping (which was at cost, not some inflated ridiculous amount)!!!
ATI sells a conversion to 40S&W with magazine follower and extractor.
That’s for the 37
Sure!!! Haha