Glock 45
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Shooting and discussing the new Glock Model 45.
To clarify and correct myself, even thought he Glock 17, and maybe some others (not sure), was simply Glock's 17th patent, generally, Glocks just come out in sequential model numbers. When it's time for the Glock 57, it won't matter what the caliber is; it will simply be the next Glock and will be a Model 57. :-)
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Actually, to clarify and correct myself, even thought he Glock 17, and maybe some others (not sure), was simply Glock's 17th patent, generally, Glocks just come out in sequential model numbers. When it's time for the Glock 57, it won't matter what the caliber is; it will simply be the next Glock and will be a Model 57. :-)
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If you could have a gun named after you. What would it be and what caliber?
But, critically, SOME glock models reflect patent numbers (i.e. 17, 19) and after that they number sequentially. Please tell this to MAC. He implied I was an idiot/couldn't read because I said this...
No need to clarify
Who got the Glock 44?
Imagine breaking into a house at night and the last thing you hear is “let’s see if it shoots.”
Lmao
Well I'm not a thief soooooo
Or you hear Hickok 45 here
🤣🤣🤣
he gon hit ur ass long range for sure bruh
He really is a gifted shooter.
Facts
Practice makes perfect!
Seasoned. You'd be like that too if you had a firearm playground like that smokin pots and what not.
True indeed he hits everything with ease🤯 I need lessons😂
My go too guy
My dream gun was a Glock 17, long story but it was. I was concerned about the longer slide and size for concealment and truly thought the 19 would be a better option and was torn. This was the perfect mix for me, and for it to be called a 45, which reminded me of my favorite reviewer, couldn’t have been a better match. Thanks for the review as always.
I have the Glock 17. Sometimes wish I had gone with the 19 for the same reason as yourself. Then the 45 came out. I thought to myself, best of each. I love my 17. Love my cousins 19. Going with the 45 on my next pistol.
@@benignobrionesiii I owned a Gen 4 Glock 19 and I loved the reliability of the pistol I usually needed two magazines to warm up. Not so with the G 45.
@@benignobrionesiii it’s so nice, the front serrations are great too. Going back to my 17 feels like a Glock 40 now lmao even though it’s not that much longer, it feels so long
Should have bought that I haven't seen one since
The grip is what prints. Slide length conceals no matter what. So your perfect option would be the 19 with or without the longer slide
Being in the U.K. your videos are the closest I’m going to get to owning and using any hand guns. They way you talk about guns and express your opinions it’s like standing with your favourite neighbour enjoying the company. Keep them coming.
Colin My taking therapy damn... you could move to Switzerland. It’s not that far away from the UK🤷♂️
we got the 2nd most firearms in privat property in the world (per captcha and as a non war country)
And we are in the middle of Europe 😉
The leftard EU is afraid because of that 😄
Move to the USA and help us fight from becoming the UK!!!
you should legally move here. guns are life here
Colin My taking therapy a
Visit the US. =)
The Glock 45 seems to have the most consistent ejection I’ve seen from a Glock in a long time.
Yeah just the 45 lol
Who needs a Glock 45? Give us the Hickock 45!
Schnitzengruben I Agree
I also have a glock 45. Thats what lead me here.
@@jimmysapien9961 bless you!
U mean thickock?
Hickglock45
I swear I love this man gave me a different type of respect and perspective of firearms he reminds you of a grandfather or father you never had💔💯
No wonder I can't get mine to work! lol! Better try 9mm : )
sootch00 😂😂😂
Yeah, Sootch, quit pounding on the back of the slide with that dead blow hammer! You're going to blow yourself UP! Those .45 ACP rounds are just NOT going to chamber.
Haha. Love your show too brother 👍
Oh Sootch you rascal
Fg
Glock 45 = the best glock ever. It just makes sense. And it’s the best and most comfortable glock ever. It’s my daily carry and my favorite handgun I own. Everyone should buy this glock. Don’t get a 19 (I own A gen 4) and don’t get a 17. Just get this one. You won’t regret it
I like your input. I have a 17 & do not enjoy it. I shoot my 43x the best & its my edc yet it feels quite small overall. The 19 grip is too small & this 45 felt amazing in the hand. It seemed perfect overall (weight, size, capacity, etc).
I EDC a g45 and once you figure out how to make it work you never look back
NEVER get into a gunfight with hickok45, by the time you draw upon him, he's already landed two rounds into each eye socket.
And he'll be chuckling
This old gesture couldn't shoot couldn't hit a still car
@@young-blk-investor1059 if you just attempted too insult papa hickok then you failed that man shoots better in his senior years than you proboly could and you're in your prime xD
@@OhioYANKEE1865 lmao what ever you say kid
😂😂😂
His videos are so good that you almost don’t realize how fast and accurate he shoots.
hickglock 45
dont care for the gun at sol.
🤣🤣🤣👍
I see what you did there..👌
Hehehe
xsʏᴛʜᴇ I was waiting for this comment
I dig the balance of this pistol as well
Yep, the balance is very neutral.
Indeed
Why are you the top comment on every gun video bro
Balance is great. I have wide hands and changing mags on the 19, I get pinched easily. The 45 fits me much better.
@@Lovell93 you know why. Same canned response he always gives. Paying google AI to post for him lol.
I just bought this the week it was released as a trade out for my 19gen5. the configuration feels perfect. I teach CCW classes and it's easy for new people to shoot and with the pinky extension it cups the two hands perfectly. This is by far my most favorite Glock to date. I'm so happy to see this video so soon out.
For whatever reason the 45 just fits my hand really well, feels great. It's the first Gen 5 Glock I've had and I really like the more aggressive grip texture.
You know you've arrived when Glock names a pistol after you!
They named an entire caliber after him
@@killdizzle way to ruin the fun
DoublePlusUngood 😑 ur that one guy
@@bbcp6534 “that one guy”
That’s how you know how 2021 is, that one guy ruins all the fun by letting the truth butt into an ill informed comment lol
@@Neo2266. and you got 45 likes thats 🆒 😂
Part 2 to previous post. What I found humorous was this. You obviously have large hands and the G19 being more comfortable for you brought a chuckle. Hickok45 for a couple years now I’ve enjoyed yours and John’s reviews and would absolutely love to meet you both one day. I’m just a few months north of 70 now and with the fascination with and love of firearms among other things that I have your videos are a blessing. Thank you very much for your hard work and efforts. It is much appreciated. As a long haul trucker of 35 years. I used to get passed the Nashville area pretty frequently. You folks stay safe and take care. God bless you all.
I find that ironic also
I own this Glock 45. Glock outdid Glock with this one. Outstanding gun!
Agreed. It ejects the spent shells a good 6 feet to the right instead of btf like the old 19's.
David Stynchcombe I’m glad to hear it, my Dept is switching to the g45..
TheJustina102085 I love mine
I'm interested. Is it really that much better than the 19?
@@SultanofSpey It's perfectly balanced. That's all I can say.
It's amazing how you are holding the gun without moving too much and controlling the kickback. Like a piece of cake for you.
Just bought my first Glock, 19X. I like the color, grip size, factory steel 3 dot night sights, and the fact that it was the version put in for the Army trials, minus the safety. The model 45 was $60 less money, just less appealing to me, black, with the flared mag well and plastic standard sights. Thanks for the video. I have been watching for years.
I picked up the 19x as well for the night sights. I’m going to shave back the mag well lip to allow standard 17 mags
@@eatdafat7101 it allows standard 17 round mags just not gen 5 17 round mags sadly
You can get Glock 45 with ameriglo night sights from factory.
15:56 I swear I heard him shoot twinkle twinkle little star
For real
No cap
I heard it
Broo
I hear it too, is not your imagination.
Your cameraman (maybe your son) never gets enough credit
John Steffen Hickok gave birth to a half camera half man boy?
Im sure (his son) runs the channel :)
Hi Steffen, his son runs this channel and he also runs two more channel. You can see him in the other channel that he separately do videos when his dad cover that video. Dad is always dad.
John is Greatly sppreciatedy👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
His son is the cameraman yes.
I am going to have to get myself one of the Model 45 pistols. I have always liked the full sized frames better on the Glock pistols, so this is a good choice for me. The Glock 19 grip has always felt a little small for me, so it makes me laugh that someone as big as yourself would like the 19 frame size better. But to each their own, that's why the ice cream shops have more flavors than just vanilla! I don't get why some folks are so mad about this particular type of configuration. You're my favorite RUclips gun reviewer as you have a great sense of humor and you make the hardest shots look easy. God bless.
Music to the ears
Would love to see a “showdown” between this, the 19X, FNS 9, & FN 509. A real back to back to back to back to pick a winner/favorite.
4+5=9.
Quick mafs
nice
Mind blown
U smart
Mans not glock
Just purchased one last month, and I love it! I was waiting for the G17 & G19 to put a bun in the oven lol And I am one happy customer. Glock...Reliable, and simplicity at its finest. Worth its weight in gold IMO.
I’m a Glock hater but I bought this gun....
I really like it... a lot but I’ll never admit again.
The best Glock I’ve ever had. And I’ve had them all.
Why is that?
I just got one cant wait to shoot it
I agree...it just shoots different...Smooth and stays on target
CN555 gaming how is it? Just bought one today
@@IMMADAAAWWGGGUUUHH ...thats the best glock made ....
Thank you for taking time to go through each one and focus on the benefits of each one. It definitely helped me make my decision on picking up the Clock 45. Very unbiased review and just stated reality even when you knew you like different triggers better.
The timing on the clock 45 is truly superb
I got soooo happy seeing you shoot. The enthusiasm and passion you put in your reviews is beyond anything on RUclips. Thanks.
Nothing like Hickock and a Glock. Happy Election Day America
That long 17 grip makes all the difference. You get so much grip purchase on the gun that it tames the recoil as much as firing it from a 17 slide. Best duty gun as of right now imo
Still love and admire that beautiful outdoor home range!
I wasn’t in the market for a new pistol, Glock or otherwise. But, during the onset of the pandemic, I ran across a G45 for a great price while helping a neighbor locate a 19. I felt like I HAD to have it just because everything else was sold out.😆 Now I love this gun. Great shooter and easy to pack.
I agree! I love my Glock 45. It’s nearly as comfortable shooter for me as a 1911 45.
Hey Hickok I joined on for 5 years with the NRA. Hope it makes a difference
Bought mine today. Loved the way it feels in my hand. The weight and balance are on point for me. Thanks for the review!
Yeah mines came with the night sights, I love it
Election day!! Thank you Hickok45 for supporting 2A rights!
Germany has 720 deads by gunfire each year in the whole country. Chicago has 3000 each year. Thats a difference, isn't it.
Yes, it's why tens of thousands of people are flocking to Germany from the USA every day! :-)
Haha - Germany: The Shining Bastion of Light for Current and Historical Good Decision Making
I'm just counting :-). I love guns, their technique and the history of guns too. But it's better, to have a control. I am grateful to the US soldiers and their allies, who brought democracy to my parents in 1945. @@grahamwittrealty
Martin Kelting I disagree. It’s better to have freedom than control.
just got mine yesterday, i wish i could shoot half as good as you. its the best part of all your videos for me. thanks for everything you do.
Just bought one today
@@jayysavage4680 i love it. my first glock of my own. and its awesome. just picked up some pmags yesterday.
michael umphrey that’s what’s up man, I’m buying some ammo today this is my first handgun and I’m in love already
Back when I first became old enough to rent a gun at a range, I heard about the Glock 22. I asked “Glock makes a twenty-two??” And I could FEEL the guy sigh heavily on the other end of the line🤦🏻♂️😂🤪.
Just got one of these in a trade last weekend. Between my p320, PSA Dagger/P80/G19 frankengun and the G45…the G45 is king. Hand feel is one of the best I’ve experienced.
i like the compact slide of the 19 but love the long grip of the 17! Its a perfect combo to both those glock 9"s plus im going to use it in the CCA MCK conversion set up. Plus i can use it when i carry my kel tec sub 2000 in my bug out bag which that uses the glock 17 mags!!! cool glock
“Just go buy all three.”
That’s what I’ve done over the past eight months. And I love all three!!!
Those GONG zooms are awesome 👏
Do you know how many yards that gong is? That's a loooonnggg looking shot for me, lol
hickok45 shows that no matter what you do or how old you are, you can still achieve great things.
My agency is about to make the switch from the glock 21 to the model 45. Very informative video, thanks.
Be safe or there Big Jim!! The .45 will help out with that 😉
You can literally see the round in the air when he’s shooting the gong, it’s so cool
I picked mine up yesterday and I love it best Glock I’ve owned G45 love the video
This is a fantastic gun. I have a 17 and this one. Sold my 19 as soon as I shot this.
I had the biggest smile while laughing in the first minute of the video. So casually going hamm. Love u man
You of course shot exceptional well with all of them, as per usual, but you seemed incredibly clean and accurate with the 45 out of that lineup.
I'm proud to say the Glock 45 was my first handgun
You started off great 👌
Sames!
@@aaronkirsten8079 pretty similar one hits harder
Same here!
Same got it yesterday
I have been shooting the G45 for the last ....... well..since the gen4 models came out.
I like the gen4 G19 but the grip is a pinch short for my liking, I use and shoot with the 15 round mag, but prefer the longer G17 grip. So I compromised I use the G17 mags in my 19 and use xgrip mag sleeves.
This combination both looks nice and feels good in the hand. I have never had issues with the grip bumps on the gen4s. And unlike most I like the factory glock sights.
The introduction of the G45 was glock making my carry arrangement out of box. With a few plus items, flared magwell. Front slide grooves ambi slide release, tapered muzzle with a crowned barrel.
When I first saw this pistol I knew I needed to get one. And it took me all of 3 days, most of that was me reading up on them and making sure they were reliable. Which I’m sure for anyone who has ever owned a glock is a no brainer. I just had to cover the reviews.
I still haven’t had her to the range. But if she shoots anything like my g4g19 I’m sure I will be more than happy with her.
I got myself an emotional support Glock like this one and I love it, she likes to go out on walks with me ❤
Gun grandpa is so good with a handgun, it's terrifying to imagine it having to actually be used.
I honestly love my 19x, feels great in the hand for me
Same frame. It should
I like mine alot.
Can't explain it but the G17 never felt good in my hand. The G19 always wore out my middle finger. The G43X was phenomenal in my hand and the G45 is too. I think the G45 is the best Glock I've shot so far. Maybe a Gen 5 G17 would be nice as the frame is the same.
I own a Gen 4 Glock 35 and a Gen 3 Glock 34 along with a G 45 of those three the G 45 feels the most comfortable in my hand. My hands are a bit small with broad beefy palms and short fingers. Glock really did their homework with the grip redesign on the G 45. I found it necessary to work the trigger guard on the G 35 with a Dremel tool and will do the same with the 34 as both really work over the knuckle on my middle finger during extended range sessions.
@@topturretgunner I agree. They got the G45 right.
@@Kornholeeoo you betcha 👍👍👍. I love the balance, shoot ability and just the natural point of the G45. Sir I’m a 70 year old guy who cut his teeth on 1911 45ACP’s and while I have long appreciated the dependability and durability of a Glock the damned thing always felt like a 2x4 in my hand until the G45. Several of the Glocks that I’ve owned have been massaged with a Dremel tool just to make them comfortable to shoot on extended range sessions. I won’t happen with that 45. That one’s just fine as is. Be safe and stay frosty.
@@topturretgunner Same here! 57 years old and have been shooting 1911s since early 80s.
He says let's shoot A plate and hits all fuccin 5 of em 🤣
I really do love this pistol. I always used a 19 but once I felt that full grip my 19 hasn't felt the same.
Glock 45 / gen 5= 9 mm. This is the right equation for this gun for a 9mm pistol. Well, I love this gun. I hold and feel it often, just like a pet to me. All glocks are ok, but this latest one, glock 45 impressed me really high. I fired and test it in the range, it was super flawless, smooth recoil. 5-star rating is absolutely great for this gen 5 glock pistol.👍👍👍
I've been reluctant to get into Glocks my entire life : but I don't know why - when I finally DID try a model 45 I could more easily shoot it better than about anything else I owned. I am now crazy about it. I am not that good at the range but for some reason I can shoot the 45 reasonably well.
I'd buy one today if it came with the Hickok45 shooting proficiency. :)
J Anonomous They do, it's the new Glock 57 with laser guided bullets.
He is really good.
Every time I go to buy a new gun I always check out hickok thanks brother 💪
We need a hickhock top 10 favorite pistols of all time!
Nothing like coming home from a day at work and watch a Hickock45 video!
The more I shoot my Glocks, the more I prefer the G17. If I was left handed and/or wanted to shoot hard cast bullets I would prefer the G45 and if I wanted to concealed carry I would choose my G19. As for open carry / tactical, I will stick with my G17.
100% with you there
I have a 19x and love it. My next Glock will be a Glock 45.
Finally, I really wanted the 19X but hated the FDE.
Dude!!! That freaking rocked! Everyone wishes they rock on spot like that!!!
Thank you for your support on the USA
I'm gonna miss this man when he's gone
Or when ur gone
If they and any decency at all they would have called this the "Glock Hikock 45"!!! :-) Your videos sell more Glocks than their marketing department ever has so that is the least they could have done! :-) God bless you guys and keep up the great videos!!!
Damn buddy, you can shoot! Good to see you having a blast, great video as always!
I almost bought a 19x but I didn't like the FDE on the slide and I also didn't like the dot sights. That being said, I did glaze over the 45 well because I thought it was a .45 cal then I realized that it was a 9mm and it was exactly what I wanted in a glock. Just ordered it today it will be my first Glock. I'm a 1911 guy at heart but 7 rds magazine is not much better than a revolver. I'm sure it won't disappoint. Love the videos you make and wow you're an amazing shooter.
This might be the first time in all these years I arrived first on a hickok45 video.
Ironically, I'm not a Glock fanboy. :-)
Still watching the video, as I have all of them.
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@@MrWeirdoh LOL This was a video that was given to Patreon supporters first, then went live to everyone else later.
@@ArtBoneOFFICIAL Very shrewd of you.
@@moparedtn oh
I have a gen 5 g19 and now I want g45....I dig the changes. Thanks Hickok45 , great 👍 comparison.
Wow. You just proved you are an amazing shooter in less than 1 minute.
Thanks for the review. I just ordered my Glock 45 from my local dealer. I'll be picking it up by the morning! This will be a complement to my backup Glock 43.
Very nice 45. I was debating between this and the H&K VP9, but ultimately the VP9 won because it feels better in my hands. Glad to see you're enjoying it hickok :)
Lol your videos are so helpful and entertaining.
You need to make a website with merch or something, you’re one of the few RUclipsrs I would buy merch from “Hickok 45 here!” (Uzi in hand while riding bike)
Appreciate your support. Our merch is available at Bud's, and we're in the process of increasing the offerings there.
@@hickok45 nice, thank you sir!
The best glock i own in my humble opinion💯
The best person to follow on guns this my number one guy I really appreciate you
Lucky number 7 in likes :). Thanks for giving us an advanced share on this and a solid review of an excellent addition to the Glock lineup.
I picked up a Pearl white one last Saturday. It is such a sweet shooter!! Thanks for a great video review. You get better and better with time! I've been following You since 2009. What a great channel!! Thanks for awesome content as always!
Be like S&W making a "Model 357A" and it being chambered in .44 magnum.
I'm an NRA member. I have a glock model 45 the most accurate hand gun I have ever shot
6:26 Hickok loves the smell of gunpowder in the morning...
I used to hate Glocks because I considered them to be ugly bricks. However, now I own a couple and I absolutely love them! Glock concert here! Thanks for the video Hickok!
0:33 Hickok’s grand musical piece
5 yrs ago when this was made, none of us knew the sh-storm of state firearm regulations coming our way. I can't even purchase a Glick 45 in Washington now.
Glock 45: the .45 that could have been. Still waiting on a TRUE glock 19 sized 45. I don’t count the 30 because it’s an in betweener between a baby and a 19.
It murders your hand to shoot it. Ive got the 30s. Great carry weapon but lots of recoil.
To me the glock 30 is an anomaly. It doesn’t fit in with any of the typical sizes. The funny part is, they make a true glock 19/23 size gun chambered in .45 GAP, but for whatever reason decided to make some weird 3.75” barrel gun with a chopped down grip in 45 ACP. Who knows, maybe they’ll look into it when they release more of these “gen 5.5” glocks such as the glock mode 45.
Would not want to get into a gunfight with this guy. Hes obviously lightyears ahead of my marksmanship. Look at this man talk and hit targets effortlessly
Finally the 45 and the 9mm coming together to make a great gun!
Anyone else want the reverse concept of this gun? A Glock 17 slide with a Glock 19 frame would be AMAZING!
They’re doing that now with the 49
I had a 17 and have a 45 and 19. I still like my Gen3 19. I have G17 mags for it, but I just 3D printed magazine sleeves out of TPU and there... I have a 17 length grip with a 19 size slide.
I can tell the difference on the GLOCK Marksman Barrel (GMB) compared to a g4 19 or 17, I noticed a bit of an improvement in my accuracy.
Hickok45. I find it humorous that you’re more comfortable with the smaller grip of the G19. Here I am an average size guy at 5’8” broad beefy palms and short fingers and found the 1911 a comfortable pistol to shoot. Thee Gen 4 Glock19 that I own usually takes a couple warm up magazines for me to settle in and the groups to shrink. The G45 is the first Glock that didn’t feel like a 2x4 in my grasp and I could shoot passably with “cold”. I love the balance of that G45 and for me it point’s nearly as naturally as the Series 70 Government Model Colt that I sadly let slip through my fingers some years ago. All the best to you and your family there at “the compound “.
Just bought one yesterday. Can't wait to get out and shoot!
Love you Mr. Hickok, you were probably the first person I watched regarding gun reviews back in the day.
My first gun was a GLOCK - some of that was Hickok - and since then, I have found myself appreciating them for what they are. No doubt, they are extremely capable of getting tough jobs done. But I've sold them all, even that first gun that I promised I would never sell.
Seeing people get excited or intrigued by this G45 or the 19X shows how easily we as human beings are effected by hype and groupthink. So many brands have genuinely challenged themselves and created wonderful firearms during the modern era of the 21st century. Yet, GLOCK sticks to tradition... (Which as a person based in conservative tones spiritually and politically I can appreciate)
Early on I really thought the only good gun to buy could only come from Austria in the form of a G19, G23, G35... In so many ways I had to teach myself (remove the internet bias) and venture into different beliefs that other manufactures could make great guns too. I look back and cringe at how dedicated I was to GLOCK, for no reason other than what I had read and experienced anecdotally.
Now, my favorite carry piece is a J-frame and I tend to use my Beretta Type D PX4 in .40S&W as a deep concealed primary in my briefcase while attending the local University.
I spent so much time drinking the G-flavored Koolaid and challenging myself to think differently and try other platforms. As I write this, the video is playing out of sight, "above the screen" at a decibel I can hardly make out. I won't watch the video because I know that GLOCK is so good at maintaining predictable, conservative firearms. They hold the same, they point the same, all triggers from factory have a generic GLOCK break, their "drop in a bucket" sights are adequate and so on. I could pick up my retired Uncle's 1st gen G17 from his LEO days and know it shoots and feels very, very similar to my beloved 3rd GEN GLOCKS of old and know that those too, will shoot like the newest products such as this G45.
Like I said, the intrigue and genuine interest that accumulates from hype and group think blows me away. This gun across all these RUclips channels will gain millions of views from people on all spectrums of opinion. And I can't figure that out. If you've owned a GLOCK, you should know this by now. There is only so many ways people like NUTN, HICKOK, SOOTCH and so forth (not to mention all the gun porn at your local magazine store) can hash a freaking firearm that has essentially remained unchanged for 32 years!
Ok, I'm done. If you got this far, I owe you an ice-cream. Hope you voted last night. God Bless. Now I'm going to go buy a G45....
Firearms are like pocket knives, cars, pickup trucks, shoes, dogs, wallets, furniture, phones, computers, restaurants, etc. Everybody has their favorites. Some folks just accept the fact that everybody has different tastes and that none are necessarily all that much "better" than the other, mostly just different.
Then there are some folks who make a religion out of everything, and if others make different choices, they have to build up their own self-esteem and justify their own choices by calling those who make different choices names and claiming they are simply stupid, ignorant victims of "hype and groupthink."
This is especially common when there's a proven product that lots of people find attractive and own. That makes it easier to paint all those people with a broad brush as being ignorant; after all, any "hipster" who takes a contrarian view appears SO, SO much smarter. At least it makes them feel that way. :-)
Many serious trainers and some pretty serious Special Operations folks choose the Glock. Like myself, they are probably just victims of "hype and groupthink." The Navy SEALs, who test thoroughly and can carry anything they want, are likely carrying the G19 right now because they've read too many gun magazines, or they're just following the crowd, or have seen too many advertisements. :-)
Anyway, there are lots of great guns out there these days; 99% of shooters do some research and search for a firearm that feels good to them. Whatever they choose is their own personal choice, and I will not accuse them of being a slave to pop culture "hype and groupthink."
That was the best intro I’ve ever heard 😂😂