My reasons. Bad grip angle, poor sights, ugly, and just plain boring. Having said that, the Glock is also reliable, accurate, and can be customized to any need. They aren't perfection as they claim, but they are darn good handguns.
My first experience with a handgun was the Ruger P85, then updated P89 9mm. There's something to be said for a gun you can run out of ammo, then successfully pistol-whip a feral hog with.
I'm an old revolver guy, but I like Glocks. As for all Glocks being the same, for the last hundred years or so you've got the S&W Military and Police Hand Ejector, a.k.a. the Model 10, that have been sold in the millions. There are variations, but basically it is same gun. As for Glocks being unsafe, they can be in the wrong hands. That is why they need to be holstered in a secure holster that covers the trigger guard. Overall Glocks seem sturdier than other polymer pistols, and certainly fit my hand well, so while I mostly carry revolvers, on certain occasions I opt for a Glock 19.
@@LionquestFitness Forgetting to remove your finger from the trigger. There is a fairly light, very short trigger pull on Glocks: if you insert the pistol into the holster with any speed or force it gives very little margin to realize you should stop before it goes off. Ernest Langdon has said it is the distance of trigger movement and not the trigger pull weight that is the problem. I think it may be a bit of both, but there is no margin for error, especially with a worked on trigger. You do have to actually engage a manual safety, but it is there.
"Whenever there's a large percentage of people who love something, there's a small percentage of people who just hate that thing." This explains perfectly the phenomenon of "alternative music." There is a certain percentage of people who love "alternative music" precisely because the artists don't have commercial hits. And when a band that is beloved by the "alternative" community swerves into a hit, they are then deemed "sellouts". It's really an interesting psychological phenomenon. I don't hate Glocks or love them. I don't own one simply because I can't own one of every kind of gun, as much as I wish I could.
I think what you're thinking of is "indy". Alternative is considered a genre on its own, altho loosely defined, and had many radio hits especially from the mid 90s to 2010ish.
I've never owned a Glock, but when I tried some in my local gun store several years ago, they just didn't feel comfortable in my hand. IIRC, I think it was something about the angle of the grip. My personal preference is for a hammer fired weapon with a manual safety and de-cocking function. I have a H&K USP 9, and I wouldn't give it up for anything.
When I used to train fire arms with people. I would often let the individual. Look for themselves as to what fits that person’s hands. Brands never made a difference to me. I expect what I bought. To perform as it’s advertised. After. Hand fit. You Need to align the arm and hard. Some angles need a 1911 style frame to align it all up. Others need something closer to a Sig and others glocks. Each has a way to fit the individual. Go shooting, try everything you can. After a week of it. You will know. Brand name won’t matter. Trust me, do this. You won’t regret it.
@@Sartek a lot of folks complain about the grip angle. And the Glock knuckle, 10 mm Glocks especially for me. I put the Hogue slip on grips on all my Glocks with the Palm swells helps me control recoil having arthritis in both thumbs.
You need to lay off that green and learn English lol Or maybe you can read this one better You. Need to. Lay. Off. The. Green and. Learn. English. L.o.l
For me, I don't like how Glock feels in my hand nor do I like the trigger. That is my personal choice. You need to be very comfortable with what you carry and shoot. As a side note, in a previous episode, Maggie said Glock was one most traded-in guns from first time buyers. The reason: no safety. Again, comfort level.
@@showproja I hate the way glocks feel in my hand 43x and 48 changed all that the ergos are great I said I would never buy a glock until I picked up the slimline series just pick one up one day you might change your mind lol.
Agreed. Even before firing a gun, if it doesn't sit right in my hand and feel "natural", I don't bother. It's like buying a car: you have to feel comfortable behind the wheel or it's not the car for you.
Technically it does have a safety, an internal safety, but yeah I see how that could be overwhelming for a new firearm owner. Especially when learning firearm safety rules, and wanting the manual feel of engaging a safety. As for me none of my striker fire handguns have external safeties. It’s all preference and for some could lead customers to other brands. For me I prefer no external safety, and shoot glocks well even though I really don’t like them, and for that reason I carry one even though I don’t like how it looks, it just works haha
It’s the Bubble gum pistol. Easy to shoot for beginners because you just point and shoot. No safety to manipulate, no double action trigger pull. Lots of aftermarket options so you can get your pink grips or zombie sights. However, it really is not the safest for drawing from a holster and re-holstering. In tense situations most people are going to have their finger on the trigger despite being taught not to do that. So with a Glock, you are always one short 4# pull from shooting something you didn’t want to. Great and reliable pistols, especially for people who rarely ever shoot and they keep their flock in their nightstand, but just not ideal for constant use.
I avoided Glock for a long time. I grew up with the 1911 and revolvers, and the Glock just felt wrong in comparison. Until I won a G40 at a raffle and started shooting it. It grew on me and performed very well, now I own several and I carry a G19 as my CCW
You should try the Stoeger str9 full size. It’s so similar to the g19, I fit the slide of my 19 on it. I seem to like it more in every metric though. Shoots barely more accurately than the g19. Steel magazine, 15+1. Very similar materials. You may feel differently about it but I like it more in every aspect than my g19 and the craziest part is it was nearly half the price.
Funny how I've never fired a glock, despite being a firearms enthusiast. But my Smith and Wesson shield is a great carry gun, so thus far I haven't felt a compelling need to upgrade...if Glock is indeed an upgrade.
I’m a metal frame hammer guy. Shot my first Glock two days ago (G34) and very surprised by it. Not replacing others, but can see adding to the collection.
My personal belief is that everyone’s biggest safety is the one between their ears. No manual safety can protect you from yourself if you are not safe.
Because the human brain always does exactly what you tell it to. Even under extreme duress situations. And all the people suffering with 'glock leg' are just idiots. Right?
@@nathanlambshead4778 Umm, YEAH! "Glock leg" happens because a finger is on the trigger. There is no such thing as an "accidental" discharge. They happen because of carelessness and complacency.
Carrying a Glock is like carrying a 1911 with the thumb-safety off and grip-safety pinned down. Sure, it's safe. However, I don't know anyone suggesting it.
I’ve been a Glock guy since Y2K. Most of the negative points shooters generally associate with the safe-action design include poor sights and mushy trigger pull. Fact is, though, that the polymer sights have a purpose. No fitting, filing, or threadlocker required, four rear sight heights available, and simple OEM tools can be used installation. OEM steel and Tritium sights are available, including the excellent Glock/Ameriglo “Bold” sight. OEM and aftermarket steel/Tritium sights do usually require heavier-duty tools, and threadlocker is mandatory for the front. Few require fitting. The Glock catalog has sights totally covered. And numerous aftermarket vendors also offer great sight options that are usually easy to install. The mushy trigger is a consequence of the “safe action”. That’s how it works. Glock managed to build three redundant safety features and a short trigger reset into only 35 parts. All of which are drop-in, and require only one punch to install. And Gen5 has improved on trigger pull with the updated trigger components. Like I said, ,I’m a Glock guy.
My first handgun was a Gen 1 Glock 22. There were two things about the gun that drove me nuts. First, I’m left handed. When shooting that gun from my left hand, about 50% of the ejected casings hit me in the face. Having hot brass hit you in the forehead and then falling down behind your glasses is not fun. The second thing was that the polymer frame had a strange twist to it every time I fired it and it was distracting. So I sold it and never looked back. One positive from owning it was that it forced me to learn to shoot right handed. Now I can shoot equally well with either hand which is a plus as far as I’m concerned…
@@jhh600 at least back then they didn’t have a lefty model. Do they even now? The extraction issue may have been fixable. The flex from the polymer frame was not. I’m not a fan of Glocks, but it’s not because I think they’re bad guns. They just don’t fit me and my shooting style.
@@jhh600 oh, please. Not every gun is for everyone. Get a grip. Glock is not the end all, be all gun out there. If you have a fetish for them then knock yourself out. I use something else.
I think one significant reason people don't like Glocks is because of the grip angle. When you naturally draw and present a Glock, it will have a tendency to point higher than a majority of semi auto pistols. If all you have is Glocks, then it's fine.
There is no such thing as an "accidental" discharge. It's called a negligent discharge. You can't fault the weapon for lack of training and stupidity in handling.
There's a difference. The ARE guns that have fired without someone negligently pulling the trugger. I think the Sig P320 is the most recent gun that had some accidental discharges. But 99% of the time, you're right. It's negligence.
I’m not a Glock guy. However they work. They are simple, depending on how the model you buy fits your hand they are comfortable, durable, and shoot well over and over. They are accurate. My first handgun purchase was a Sig P226 in 9mm. I’ll never need anything else. I do have a small Taurus hammer less revolver that I carry in warmer weather. I have shot Glocks. They are pretty good. But once I laid my hands around my Sig, nothing else seems to feel quite right.
I like my Sig too. Model 938. I like it better than any of my Glocks. But nothing beats the feel and power of a 1911. But for concealability I generally carry a hammerless J frame.
That Sig of yours is heavier, more expensive, and less reliable than the Glock. Ask the Secret Service about their Sigs' frame cracking some years ago if you don't believe me. Plus Sigs don't have the capacity Glocks have.
@@MrGili4 nothing you said was correct. Sig beat glock in the last torture tests. Cz did as well. Sigs might be a little heavier but that just means it takes a real man to carry one. My uncle is secret service, I called him and he said you were full of shit. They are made from the same metal as the 1911s. Polymer has more of a chance of cracking. Just look at 20 year old glock mags. They crack and get shitty. The sig has the same capacity as my g19 🤷♂️
Everyone’s different. Personally I’m more comfortable with a revolver. Yea you get less shots but going to the range and practicing frequently should make that less of an issue. They can’t really “jam” like a semi auto can, as there’s way less moving parts and of course, theres no slide. And they just look cooler imo. Can’t go wrong with S&W
I must say, I have had my issues with Glock. Being an older guy, I grew up with wood and steel guns. When Glock came into being I said those things you mentioned. I have changed my mind now. Been carrying over 45 years now. I have carried 3 guns. A 1911, a Smith J frame, and a G19. Still carrying the G19. Added a G43 for suit wearing times and it replaced the J frame. What changed? The threat, societal breakdown, lefty sponsored District Attorneys, etc. The chances of multiple threats is up, as are violent mobs, you name it. Why pick Glock? Parts availability, price, reliability. Do I love Glocks? No, but they work plus the other benefits mentioned. If I can master one Glock, I can use any Glock. That was true for the 1911 (full size, commander, etc). Manual of arms remains the same. Do I hate Glocks? No. I just never liked them. Big gap between like and hate. I moved position some to like. Again, threat assessment drove the change.
I've never fired a Glock. I did handle one, shortly after they came out -- I was driving down the road and saw a sign outside a store I'd never frequented, advertising their availability. So, I walked in, asked the clerk if I could see one, and he handed it to me. I was not enthralled (I was and remain a "1911ish Fudd"). I only had one question for him: "Where's the safety?" He pointed at the little joke poking out the middle of the trigger. I won't repeat the words I only thought at that moment. Suffice it to say they were consistent with the post I just submitted a minute or two ago right above this one.
If it's so hated than why so many companies try to copy it? Bought my first one 30 years ago still love it today still shoots just as acron as it did then. I wish you can custom order that gun the way you want to instead of just getting it the one way ,be able to interchange the gens the way you want it mix and match your gun.
Don't care if people hate glocks, there are PLENTY of alternative firearms out there to choose from. I really like glock, they're like the AK-47 of handguns.
I began shooting about 1971 maturing with DA/SA revolvers, mostly S/A autos but a few like a German surplus DA/SA P-38, Taurus and Beretta 92’s. All my autos had a manual safety or de-cocker. Glock makes an excellent pistol BUT I hate seeing hem in the hands of rookies, new shooters and the untrained. A rookie in a stressful situation will instinctively put his finger on the trigger. I recall some early 70’s training with 1911’s. We were instructed to respond to a threat, unholster with finger softly on trigger and thumb on a locked safety. If one insisted on carrying with a round in the chamber. The instructor gave us a demonstration on how quick he could draw then rack the slide. Myself as a gun guru to friends and family. I will never recommend and discourage a Glock or any striker fired auto without a manual safety to new or untrained shooters. If the rookies have already purchased a Glock I encourage them to store it without a live round in the chamber.
Having owned 2 or 3 Glocks a few decades ago, I quit the because of the Grip Angle ( !!! ) and the overall ergonomics & sights. Moved to 1911's because of accuracy, and then to H&K for quality and comfort's sake. But I don't "HATE" Glocks--just don't care for them, any more.
If you're curious enough, try a few of the new models for thier grips. The 43x comes to mind, it varies from standard Glock grips, and is often appreciated by those who don't normally appreciate Glock grips.
It seems to make a difference. I didn't like the 43 because my pinky hung off the bottom, not so with the 43x. It's made a difference with others who don't normally like Glock grips. I'm not saying that they fall in love with it, just like it better. Ranging from now being able to tolerate it, to loving it. Most fall in the tolerate, decent, to middle of the road area. Instead of the hate to tolerate area. I lucked out. The moment I held the 43x I felt like it had been made specifically for my hand. Like somebody had somehow measured my right hand without my knowledge while I was sleeping. I held many other pistols that day of varying makes and models, including a variety of Glocks. The 43x won out. I fully realize that Glocks aren't for everyone, and very well may never be.
The one thing I hear about Glocks that I don't hear about other models is the following: "I don't like Glocks, but it is my EDC(every day carry), because when my life is on the line I need something that will go boom when I pull the trigger." Of course "don't like" can be replaced with "they're ok", or "they're good, but not my favorite", etc. I know that many of us can't afford multiple pistols, but those that can are the ones that fall into the group that this comment addresses. I've yet to meet a person, read an article, or watch a RUclips video that doesn't have the same sentiment. They all have a similar stance. They may not like'em, but if they have two or more pistols, one of them is a Glock. That being said, in general, the statistical difference between most brands in safety/reliability, etc. is so small as to be statistically insignificant. Basically, it comes down to preferences and long held beliefs in the industry that are hard to shake. Remember, there was(still some remnants) a generation that wouldn't be caught dead with a semi-auto. It was revolvers or nothing. One caviate: Every brand eventually has a dud, maybe even a new line that is a dud. I'm speaking in general of course.
I work at an outdoor range, and thus have shot many pistols, and no matter how "awesome" or "cool" or "bad ass" many of them are, I wouldn't replace my Glock with any of them. The only pistols I enjoy more than my own carry, are other peoples Glocks in different calibers that I get to try. Absolute reliability and simplicity for the soon-to-be zombie jabbed apocalypse.
There you go being blind “no matter what” you wouldnt replace it. Why would you replace a gun that you already own? You just wanna show how butt hurt you feel.
The BLOCK is a Styer-Browning ripoff, not a new and revolutionary design. It malfunctions about as often as any other well manufactured and properly maintained semi auto. I own several, and use them when light weight and/or firepower are dictated over accuracy and/or energy, i.e. self defense.
The grip angle never felt comfortable for me. I also never liked the fact that in heavier calibers the slide rails would peen. It never seemed to affect the action but it was damage none the less. The trigger on the Glock is adequate at best.
First gun I ever shot as a kid, so I will always appreciate Glock, and the reliability speaks for itself. However, the main reason that I don’t own one is the grip angle.
Yup. I'm good with a glock and it's reliability and ease of maintenance is 100% Marine-proof. You have to make a concentrated effort to f*uck one up. On that note... I've bought a Sig P320 and will not look back.
I have to say I’m one of those plastic gun haters, but I will also say, I believe the Glock pistol will go bang every time you pull the trigger and IMO is a great pistol for law enforcement and carry for personal protection. Just my opinion have a good one
i love glocks i hated the the .40 s&w for a long time and i recently purchased a p226 in .40 s&w with the intent of swopping the barrel for a .357 sig i tested the p226 in .40 s&w and was amazed i eventually did swop the barrel but then i ran into a glock 22 gen 5 on sale such a sweet shoot the glock 21 gen 4 is one of if not the softest shooting .45s on the market today and its the glock 20 that kept the 10mm relevant til this day sig sauer and glock for life
I own one Glock - a Glock 42 (my spring/summer carry). I neither love it or hate it. It's a tool. As far as every Glock looking the same, you could say that for S&W revolvers. K frame's and N-frames from the late 50's to the early 80's are all very similar to one another. I collect Smith and Wesson revolvers. :)
True on the Smithys. Decades ago I had a 4" Model 10 (Heavy Barrel) and I upgraded to a 4" Model 13. SAME GUN but for the oh, so slightly longer cylinder on the 13 for the .357 Mag round. I bought the 13 BECAUSE it was same as the 10 otherwise. I loved the 10, Just wanted to have more versatility of .357. If it ain't broke, Don't "fix" it. (To this day, "K" Frame Smiths are my favorite DA revolvers of all time)
Be safe, and keep in mind that all the safeties in a Glock deactivate with pressure on the trigger. For me, I like Cooper's Four Big Rules plus a solid thumb safety. For the record, I grew up with 1911's and I have no issues with cocked and locked.
Mine is a model 23 I like it a lot. Bought a 9mm barrel for it got 2 calibers in one gun if I wanted I could go 357 sig or a 22.cal very versatile gun buy one
I love their simplicity and reliability. I own and carry one. My main complaint is the front sight attachment design. It is weak. I wish they used a dovetail mount in the front. When I upgraded to metal night sights, I had it come loose while firing at the range, even after carefully cleaning with alcohol and applying lots of thread locker according to installation instructions. I don’t expect Glock will change it, though. It’s too much of a cost saving manufacturing method. ☹️
I love your phrase "calendar type people" to describe the people at the booth. Very classy and polite way to say that. Nice job, well done sir! Thanks for another great video.
I get not being excited about a Glock but don’t get absolutely hating them. The ability to customize them easily with aftermarket parts or find a holster made for them by virtually every holster company makes it worth to have at least one. If you were only own one pistol I’d for sure suggest Glock.
As life time member of the NRA, I've been asked many times what is the best gun for self defense. My answer is the G19. Overall, I think it is arguably the best gun for any self defense scenario.
My concern for home defense is that it will go through several dry wall layers and into your neighborhoods house. I was recommended a 20 gauge youth shotgun for home defense
I've been a cop for 8 years and have been issued a glock of some sort the whole time. I also seem to be a rare "in between" when it comes to love or hate of the glock. I find them to be the ak-47 of the pistol world. They are very reliable and rugged but don't necessarily do anything to set them apart. I shoot well with them but they wouldn't be my first pick if I had a choice in the matter. I think they would be excellent if they modernized a bit. Ditch the square shaping and stamped sheet metal internals. Keep the tenifer finish and polygonal barrels.
I'm going to echo Kavin. I have a number of Glocks. They are good guns. They are not my go-to. I find it interesting when one speaks about Glock perfection, yet everyone I know personally that has a Glock has changed the sights at the very least, with most also changing the trigger. To Glock's credit both are fairly easy to change, and there is no quarrel that the market is flush with product to make the changes. That said, I have quite a few handguns from other manufacturers and have changed nothing. The subject is really a non-starter. If you like Glock, buy Glock. If you don't, there are certainly many options available. To say one "hates" Glocks is kind of silly. I don't like brussel sprouts. I don't eat Brussel sprouts. I am not emotionally invested in that vegetable one way or another. Buy a Sig.
@@rdm1000 I have a Glock 27 Gen 1 I bought new and never had any issues over thousands of rounds through it...To quote the trigger most pistols don't come out of the box with a great trigger. Very few do. Walther and H&K triggers are very crisp with a short reset. Out of the box great pistols but you'll pay the price for them...
To my knowledge, Glock USA 🇺🇸 ended the polygonal barrels for Gen 5s. The new "marksman" barrel. My 26, gen 5 black 9mm looks like %÷×+. It works but it's not like gen 4s. I might get a new KKM 9mm gen 5 or a Lone Wolf 🐺. Alpha gen 5 9x19mm.
As a retired range officer, I understand it's a good quality tool. But as a life long shooter, I hate the trigger (it's just awful 😖). Decent pistol for tactical use, but rotten for hunting & target. I would never purchase one, given a reasonable alternative, & there are many.
So what your saying is you don’t like striker fired guns then basically. The trigger on a Glock is essentially the same as any other striker fired gun.
I've heard from those who appreciate Glocks that it either comes with a great trigger or crappy trigger right out of the box. Rarely does one find a Glock with a trigger in between the two extremes. It is a pain in the ass to know that there is a fifty-fifty shot(ha-ha) you'll have to replace the trigger with one you like. Even after doing so, it's still cheaper or roughly the same price as thier counterparts, just with an added intitial headache.😠
@@jstud999 all striker triggers are not the same. Compare a factory glock trigger to a walther ppq, canik tp9 or h&k vp9. Night and day difference. That isn't even counting aftermarket triggers. Are striker triggers better than some single action triggers? No But a striker trigger is a nice in-between a sao and a dao.
I went to a gun show in Anchorage Alaska in the 80's. I felt the same way about plastic gun/pistol. I had never owned a semi-auto pistol, just s&w 357 - 38 special revolver. I did own a hand me down 22lr Remington nylon stock semi-auto rifle that my Dad gave to me with the origional reciept when bought new by him in the 60's. The nylon stock is nice looking, but it is plastic. The glock is just something that was new to me. I did eventually buy a s&w 40 cal w/o manual safety. Later bought a s&w 9mm shield 2.0 with manual safety. Recently bought a Ruger Max 9 sub compact pistol with a manual safety. It has slide cut out for red dot sight which i will use due to age, vision. I did have one accidental discharge with the 40 cal due to being new and untrained other than some videos. It was my fault only with AD. I did get really serious about training and safety after that incident. I was so fortunate to not injure myself or anyone else. Those incidents would change a person forever if tragedy happened. With all the first time new gun owners out there, be responsible and get training on firearms and safely using them. Teach the younger generation to safely use guns for defense and hunting for food. Cars are the same way, deadly in untrained hands, unsafe hands.
My brother still has the Glock 17 I gave him for his 18th birthday in 1988. It's the one gun he will never part with before death. It still runs flawlessly. I just recently built a Glock 19 clone on a Polymer 80 frame. It also functions perfectly. I went that route because real Glocks are out of my budget, and still a bit hard to find.
I bought my first pistol in 90, a early gen 2 G17! Used n carried it on watch and on qualifying days for security onboard ship in the Navy. The ship’s pistols were still the old 1911 jam o matics. I lost track of how many rounds I’ve ran through it after 150,000 or so!! I put the 3.5# disconnect w/gray NY trigger return spring and years later a captured mainspring, simply for convince. The trigger combo makes it shoot like a well tuned revolver, you don’t even feel the wall before the bar releases the striker!! Glock is simply a great defensive gun meant to do its job, getting noobs to stop with the safety shit n be responsible is the worst part. Getting a noob to realize you want to simply squeeze the trigger!! Empty chamber n manual safeties will get you killed when you really need that gun to work!! Dudes that hate on Glock sights crack me up too! If you put pricy night or target sights they bitch about the $100 more the gun will cost n change to what they like anyway!! The retail cost of like $15 for those hated plastic sights doesn’t bother me one bit, I like the fact that I’m not replacing costly sights or simply dealing with ones that are just ok. I want big dot nightsight in the front and black shallow v for the rear. My sight without glasses can’t see what dot is what with a three dot, it’s all a blur. I have no problem with my set of sights, one glowing dot, you see it your good for a defense gun. For playing games, a bright front with narrow black rear is great for target shooting.
Ha ! In the people's republic of Massachusetts Glocks are forbidden to the public because they are not "safe" . Therefore only law enforcement can have them ! The only way to get one is used or by transfer .
One way of preventing negligent discharge during holstering with Glocks is by adding a striker control device. I have had one on my 17 and 30s for years. No interference with normal function and you can place your thumb securely on the rear of the slide while holstering to prevents rearward motion of the striker .
I was the department firearms instructor and glock armorer, and I can tell you that in ten years... We never had to replace a part due to failure. The guns were tied with sig during T&E but glock won out on price and projected maintenance and training. As for the babes in the booths at trade shows, you see the exact same thing at car shows, plumbing conventions, tool shows, and the rest. You'll have industry reps and pros, but also eye candy. I met the eastern district rep for law enforcement sales in a glock booth, but there was a cutie handing out brochures too. Lol. But don't be too harsh on the cuties. Have you seen some of the top female shooters these days? Hotter than a 50bmg barrel.
I hadn't heard about that. I was referring to the olympic shooters, female action shooters, and the like sponsored by various name brands who win major tournaments every year.
First, our glocks carried factory installed trijicon night sights rather than factory plastic sights. These were duty guns and 2/3 of my guys patrolled on evening or midnight shift. Second, a good armorer, inspects the firearms on a regular basis. I inspected ours every six months. I replaced suspect parts before they could fail, and replaced items like trigger return springs if they even seemed weak. Proper preventitive maintenance prevents failure. I shot my P220 in competition. Our sig armorer replaced the springs and did a complete inspection every 20,000 rounds. The P220 hasn't failed me either.
@@jamesshank7918 so you replaced the parts at regular intervals. Which means there shouldn't be an instance where a parts breakage happens. That makes the claim you never replaced a broken part basically a non-statement.
Officers lives depended on the firearms. All the armorers for all our sister departments did the same. I shot my personal glocks in competition for more than a decade, and didn't preemptively replace parts, though I did inspect each every time I cleaned after practice or a match. I personally never had a failure. I own ten or so. I'm not saying failures don't occur. But they occur with all makes. In my experience, they are very reliable, but we are all entitled to our opinion... Are you speaking from personal first hand knowledge, or what you read, someone told you, or you heard from some guy, or saw on the internet.
I think a lot of the dislike is illogical at its core. Some people just desire to be different. To your point about the Glock being the most prevalent in the negligent discharge category, I would agree, but I would add that the reason for this is probably because it is the most widely used, purchased and carried gun over the years. As to them making the same gun, while this is very true, the other thing about this is, because they only do one thing, they do it very well, and also, look at the S&W revolvers or 1911’s. Basically all the same thing.
I know a good many negligent discharges back when Glocks were new to the shooting world came from disassembling the firearm and having to pull the trigger in order to do so. A young man who was an employee of mine quit to become a police officer and ended up shooting himself in the lower leg and into the foot while holstering his Glock and later ended up needing a lung and heart transplant due to blood clotting.
@@jimmybare3026 I have been using Glocks since the 80’s and carried them on duty for over 20 years. While it is true, they do not suffer inept handling as well as other fire control systems, just about every instance of a negligent discharge can be traced back to either using equipment not compatible with the gun, or, negligent handling on the part of the user.
Like many guys my age, I was first trained on a Beretta M9. Now in my "more mature" years, I own four metal frame Berettas, (including a new M9), AND three Glocks. (Also a few other brands). I LOVE the Glocks, I also love the old style Berettas. I shoot them all very well and I admit I carry the G45 almost daily. Loyalty to only ONE brand seems closed minded to me. There are a ton of good brands and great guns out there. I enjoy many of them but still find it hard to choose one favorite. I cant see myself ever selling the Berettas OR the Glocks.
I am with you, Padre. Even if it sticks with us because of familiarity the fact that it fits us or feels right in our hand, we are comfortable with a certain gun. The Glocks also fit me well, large back strap installed, and the grip and angle feel right. My mind is open to new things but I am allowed a few favourites. Nothing to be ashamed of if you like Beretta or Glock.
I am with you guys, but Beretta M9 (SF98) in Italy, under stress situation, or an 1911 is not so simple,in the range is one thing, under stress is different.I have a Beretta FS98 in 9, a Caracal in 9 & Glock 21C in 45acp. And working reason I always use the Glock. And under stressing situation always done its great job.
@@LP-gs3xj I like the Beretta, but the Sig-Sauer's, while excellently made, always struck me as bulky and tall for what they are. I will say this: the plastic guns don't require the maintenance level of the "tight" guns. Your Sigs, Kimbers, etc will go down from filth and fouling before your XDs, Glocks, etc *as a rule*. That said, in civilian CCW and Law Enforcement I can't imagine that being an issue.
It's not accurate! Yes you are going to say its the shooter and not the gun but then try shoot a CZ shadow 2 and you will be amazed at what little skill is required with that gun. I have a Glock because in South Africa we have to conceal( not just cover) and the shadow 2 is not easily concealable. The Glock is more practical to carry and yes they do not get picked up by those black and yellow hand held metal detectors.
Honestly, I've never even held a Glock. That said, I don't really like them either. The main reason is because everybody and their kin think that a Glock is the only gun worth having. Personally, I'm a 1911 45 fan, which means that Glock people don't like my gun either. But at the end of the day, that's what makes gun owners so great. We might have different ideas of what guns are the best, but we stand together as brothers and sisters for freedom, no matter what. By the way, I also carry a Ruger EC9s on occasion instead of my 1911,so I have no problem with polymer pistols. God bless and stay safe 🙏
As a person growing up with guns, and only owning a Springfield XDM initially, i finally got to the point where I made the decision to carry. At the time, the Taurus G2C came out and there was a great sale, and it was in my budget, vs the Glock that wasn’t.I picked it up, and appreciated that it had a frame safety over other plastic guns. Now I understand that Glocks are safe to carry, internal safety and all… but as a initially hesitant first time concealed carry person, I didn’t know if I trusted it yet, or myself. Heck, it took awhile to even carry period, with the responsibility and knowing the gravity of such a decision. I can appreciate the “iPhone” of the gun world now, but I’m still happy with my Taurus, or my J-frame. Maybe one day I’ll get a Glock, but I’m content with the tools I have.
Glock is my “GO TO” even though they need fine tuning, the modularity is what makes them so ideal! They are simple, very reliable, and are easily transformed in to whatever you want them to be…Don’t need a flashy pistol, I need a reliable, almost unbreakable…. If your life depends on it!! I’ll stick to my GLOCK!!
@@kevincornell1439 as a 1911 owner i tried my friends glock for the first time just the other day and man i was bad...the trigger press must take a lot of training to get rid of such inaccuracies.
@@puropsychobilly3995 had a friend who tried my 1911 liked the grip angle and right after bought a Springfield xdm. He told me after shooting something that wasn't a glock he realized how bad they where. There are just so many better options out there.
When I first started purchasing firearms, specifically pistols, I gravitated to Springfield armory and ruger. Ten years later, I now appreciate firearms as both a hobby and as tools. Glocks satisfy the tool aspect the best given their reliability, parts availability, accessories, and magazine selection. I have my Springfields and rugers still, but the glocks get the red dots and lights. Now the Sigs…they check all the boxes.
People hate Glocks for the same reasons people hate the 6.5 creedmoor. A lot have never owned them or shot them. Gripe about Glocks being plastic but drive cars with lots of plastic and buy ARs with plastic grips and butt stocks and all kinds of plastic furniture
I am retired LE and former Glock armorer. Despite a lifetime of experience with various types of guns, I would not describe myself as a gun enthusiast or hobbyist. My view on guns is very utilitarian. It is a tool. I appreciate Glocks because they are very reliable when someone needs them to save a life. They are very simple for most anyone to operate and work on.
I like my Glock just fine, it's reliable, accurate enough, I don't mind the sights and the grip angle suits me. It is my go-to "bump in the night" gun. All that being said when I hit the range, I put 2 mags though it and then move on to some other gun that is just more fun to shoot. It seems more like a tool than some other guns. Yes, it works great but feels soulless. Kinda like a Honda civic will get you to work every day, but a 68 Mustang, while less capable will put a smile on your face while doing it. Also love the channel keep up the good work and God bless all!
I also have my bump in the night handgun but my favorite is the strong audible announcement of racking my 870 saying “bad guy go away”. When you think about crawling out of bed in the dark trying to get your sleepy eyesight in focus. Would you prefer sending a single 9MM slug or a handful of buckshot if the bad guy decides to fight rather than leave. It boils down to trying to aim or point in the dark.
I totally agree, my Stoeger m3000 tactical sits behind the bedroom door..It also has an attached light, just like the Glock. Yea if it sounds bigger than the cat, the big gun comes out.
I have several semi-auto pistols that are not Glocks and I can say the same thing about all of them... Smith & Wesson, CZ, Springfield Armory.... I have seen Glocks with cracked slides. Any machine can fail.
Keep in mind, the Glock was designed and intended for the Austrian Army. Its conception was for military use. So it is a simple firearm and is quick to replace damaged/worn parts without a gunsmith skillset as a necessary requirement. Not everybody wants or can afford an expensive flashy firearm to feel safe. Just one that is reliable and easy to clean and maybe add improvements to.
Top five real reasons are as follows: 1. They are jealous of its accuracy. 2. They are jealous of its reliability 3. They are jealous its simplicity and functionality. 4. They are jealous of its durability 5. They are jealous it does all these things while looking so plain and boring
Back when I was a kid my Dad made me a pistol out of a 2x4. It had the outline of a semiauto but was clunky looking, the Glock reminded me of that pistol so I resisted them for years. As an armorer for my Department when they switched to Glock 21s I had no choice. Going to Glock Armorer class I found the Glock was a gun of combinations of ideas tried and used in the early 20th century joined into an excellent pistol . For non gun nuts here are some example. The striker was used on the Steyer 1908, the trigger safety was used on a Saur & sohn of the 1920's, and the H&K VP 70 had a polymer frame. I like the Glock for a simple reason, it is a semiauto that comes closest to carrying and shooting a revolver. The accidents I have seen on video are mainly shooter error and not the weapon.
Bought my first glock 23 at 21! Love it. For a .40 it handles great and I've never had 1 issue with it. It's been so reliable I decided getting a subcompact for more concealment and decided recently at 51 years old to get my second glock 29 10mm. Its awesome! Not against others but when you compare to similar firearms such as Sig Sauer or HK the price wins me over for the most part and I know it's going to function when I need it to.
And you can add a Storm Lake 9 mm conversion barrel, 9mm extractor and ejector, and maybe even a 9mm recoil spring and of course Magpul 9mm magazines and have a completely new firearm for less than half the cost of a new firearm. I did this to my Glock 23 G4 and added a flat face Apex trigger shoe and a Ghost 5.0 tactical disconnector and it is great!
I have always felt uneasy with the Glocks I have had (and have) because of the lack of a manual safety. It actually would be kinda cool if they could devise some kind of safety in addition to the trigger block (ambi. of course.)
Train with the glock and get comfortable with the weapon and that will go away I used to have the same hesitancy when I got my g23 but after several training classes with it and carrying it for work and concealed carry I got used to it and I'm sure you will too
I’m a contractor.. i have lots of hammers but one favorite. It’s not the most expensive..ugly as hell and old . But well built and balanced with just the right center of gravity. But most of all it drives nails every time
This is a well-done video. I agree with your evaluation. Over the years, I have tried to like Glocks and actually bought three of them. I did not keep any of them for long. I came of age with revolvers and 1911's, and I"m comfortable with both. Yes, I'm old, but I still like to try new things so I'm not quite a dinosaur. My major issues with Glocks are the terrible ergonomics. They simply do not "point" for me. 1911's and revolvers do point for me, probably because of my training and experience, but Glocks are not called "blocks" for no reason. On top of that, the triggers are awful. I think the aftermarket trigger systems are popular for that reason. I never recommend them to anyone although when I meet a Glocky-type shooter, I just nod at his or her effusive commentary and say "Glocks are just not for me." Thanks for your videos!
Good point. I grew up firing hunting rifles, and rarely shot a pistol. Just a little .22. I bought a Glock 43x roughly a year ago due to the COVID/political/etc. situation(s). I didn't realize when I bought it that it didn't have a manual safety. I kept it, trained with it some, and passed the class for a conceal carry permit. The aforementioned permit is not required in Alaska, but I wanted the training, reciprocaty, $ saved on future purchases due to having already passed the background check, plus the satisfaction of having passed both the field & written test. I was real nervous when I first started carrying my pistol every day, but now am relaxed but safe with it. My local gun range costs $150 a year, but runs from January through December. My finances just now cleared up enough for me to afford it, but they only sell one year memberships. So I'll have to finish this month without a comfy, heated range. Unless I want to pay $150 for just two weeks of use. I'll survive plinking outside in Alaska winter for two more weeks...🥶
I have a few reasons why I love glock. 1. Ive learned and shot my first gun with a glock 23... 2. I am very simple and basic, glock is very simple and basic. 3. to me in my opinion glock has been very dependable
It had a funky grip angle which forces me to accidentally aim it too high, when it came to the Glock 19 I tried. In the case of the Glock 26 I rented, it felt like a big, blocky bar of soap. That caused me to have problems with FTE/limp-wristing. I just couldn't hold on to it. I would need grip tape to fix that problem.
I carried a Glock 17 as my department issued duty weapon for 23 years. I was happy when I was allowed to purchase it when I retired. My off duty weapon was my personal Glock 30. I have personally owned 2 Smith & Wesson semi automatic handguns and a Beretta 92FS. I have fired various semi automatic handguns from different manufacturers. I trust Glock more than any other manufacturer.
It's true for me, nearly 20 years ago when I was legally able to get more serious about my 2A I stayed away from glock because of it popularity. Now that I'm more distinguished lol I prefer glocks
I dislike Glocks because they don't fit my hand right, they feel blocky and chunky. The trigger sucks in my opinion. I've gone for the S&W MP line up. I've got one in .40 and .45, i plan on picking the new one in 10mm up as well. Of course, my 1911 also rides in my holster
The PSA Dagger is what the original Glock 19 should have been. Basic model is $299 and improved grip angle. Absolutely best bang for your buck. Hope a G26 model is happening in the future.
I bought into the Glock 43 when it came out because it was the smallest 9mm for CCW that I would rely on for self defense...EVEN tho I hate Glock...it was the BEST choice for the purpose I needed it for. My G43 has been 100% reliable , light enough to comfortably carry all day and small enough to conceal just about anywhere I want to carry it...although I do believe they dropped the ball on capacity. I had said for YEARS the best idea would be to have a thin / narrow , single column slide ( to save bulk and weight ) with a one-and-a-half column magazine to carry about 9 or 10 rounds. Now that idea has finally been realized by almost everyone and it is GREAT for we CCW folks !! Since the Shield plus and Kimber Mako are out , I will probably be switching as soon as these models are out long enough to prove their reliability and durability. OR if HK comes out with a similarly sized gun - then it will be HK !!
"Accidental Misfires" are actually '"Accidental Discharges" a "misfire" is different. What you're describing sounds mostly like human error. Keeping your finger off the trigger when not shooting is vital for safety when using ALL GUNS. I used to hate Glocks. I thought they were ugly and any time I held one they felt ugly. I was a 1911 guy, a steel gun guy. A few years back I bought a new 1911 built by a reputable American company and it was a terrible gun. Since then I've tried other pistols as this left me sour towards the 1911. I now really like Glocks and CZ. I'm not sure how ended up liking the feel and the look of Glock but I do (the cz looks even better). I bought the G44 to teach my kids and the G19 for myself.
I have a G-17 and I am very accurate with it, more so than any other pistol I own. I would never carry it however because of the safety issue. My preferred pistol is the 1911 platform. In my opinion the 1911 platform is one of the safest semi auto pistols out there to carry.
Glocks have 3 safety mechanisms. As long as you carry with a good quality holster you would never have to worry about the gun firing unless you pull the trigger.
I love 1911s and revolvers. Wood and steel as others have said. Having said that, I respect Glocks for what they are and what they can do. I can typically shoot them as good or better than even my beloved 1911s. You will never go wrong keeping a Glock on hand.
Reason #1 always fascinated me, It applies to music, movies, cars...even PHONES. Some things are popular because they are good, Some thing are popular DESPITE being bad. I never decided anything's "worthiness" to me based on popularity, but based on whether it appealed to ME. I have personally favorite brands and things that are wildly popular (Coca-Cola, "Classic Rock") and others that people are "Meh," about (Buicks, Jazz and Classical music Esp. in the under 60 demo.). I don't currently own a Glock, But I would! (and likely will at some point) because the have earned a good reputation for reliability AND they are not STUPID expensive. I will admit to "hating" the Glock when they were new because I thought they were ugly. To me a "proper" service semiauto pistol looked like a 1911 or a P35. But I also had the same reaction to the '86 Ford Taurus. I thought the Chevy Celebrity looked more like a "car" than that new blobby thing Ford made. And when I first saw the Glock, I thought, "Yeah more like a Block. No, thanks- I'll keep my Browning Hi-Power." LOL. But "plastic" pistols and rounded cars became the mainstream, and I am OK with them now. Things change...So do people.
I've owned Berettas, Colts, Smith and Wessons, Sigs, Rugers, Springfields and Glocks. All great pistols. Glock is not my favorite, but I do love my G17 and G23. They're both great guns that I know I can rely on and shoot well. So I just don't get the bashing of any of these choices. To each his own, I guess. I just know that, from my experience, I can always count on them to do the job.
My number 1 reason,especially for every day carry,is no manual safety.I feel more safer for the manual safety for myself as well as others.Other than that,I do love the Glock.
I love 1911s. They feel really good in your hands. My buddy said, my Glock feels like he's holding a brick. I switched to Glock b/c of the LEO's I know. That's all they carry. After taking a combat hand gun classes (2500+ rounds), I learned why. After 200 to 400 round, the one's with 1911s started having feed issues. They needed cleaned. The one's with Glocks, never missed a beat. It made me a believer & I've never looked back...
When I got my G19 around 25 years ago they were still fairly novel. A friend who had to carry with a federal license for his job looked at it and said, "oh how cute." He then shot five rounds at 15 yards, putting them all in the space of a quarter. After seeing that he bought one for himself and used it instead of the S&W he'd carried for years. Biggest reason people hate Glocks, they've never used one.
To each their own. I’ve shot many of them and have yet to hold/shoot one that felt natural in my hand. I have plenty of other polymer pistols and a few metal framed ones. Glocks have just never gotten along with my hands. I’m glad that you’ve found something that works for you though.
i can see those reasons, but from my own experience ask those that hate glock if they have fired or owned 1 and 85 out of 100 will say no and also the plastic gun argument is void now as most that dont want poly have s&w and sig and a bunch of brands that are plastic guns especially now with the cc craze
There are far better for less and more than the price of glock. CZ has proven to be far superior to glock in accuracy and recoil, in my opinion. People should go with what they prefer, EVEN IF its a glock.
I hated them when I first got into the world of firearms. Infact, I hated anything that was striker fired. Then, I made the mistake of shooting my friends g19. Not only did it feel really good, I hit my mark every shot. It seemed to fit when I didn't want it to. Now, they are my number one choice. If I was converted, anyone can be.
Seen that gun jam in more circumstances than i can count. On police body cams, youtube shooting videos and at the gun range. Oh and its ugly as all heck.
Most of those reasons is why I had a Glock, then I quickly traded it for another Beretta. I don't trust anything that doesn't have a Manual Safety, and I hate the Trigger pull of a Glock, and I'd prefer an Exposed Hammer, strangely enough... I don't like the lack of weight to it (A Beretta 92F and 92FS or M9 have a little extra weight to it that actually Saps up any Recoil from the High Velocity 9x19 Parabellum). I do like the Look of a Glock (though they should smooth out some edges). But I'd prefer a Manual Safety addition to it for more control. The idea of a Firearm in General if for You to have control over your weapon, There's no such thing as being too safe, but if you have an unloaded weapon with a Lock in the trigger and place it inside of a box for Self-Defense... Then you'll end up hurt before you actually utilize it.
Myself I don't like glocks because I have dry hands and the plastic I can't get a secure grip on it. Second the heavy steel slide on a plastic frame (has no one ever heard of an object in motion tends to stay in motion at glock?) with me the slide causes way to much muzzle jump. Third no external safety, I'm a retired armed guard I want a solid de-cock safety.
This video is pretty good.... Here's my take: #1) ergonomics and aesthetics. If I wanted to carry something as awkward as a Glock, I'd stick a 2x4 in my pocket. There's no character at all in ANY design. Not even their latest releases. #2) Zero bang for buck value. $550-600 retail with plastic crap sights, smushy trigger, no grip texture, and 1 pic rail slot!? C'mon son. Right out of the box you're going to spend an additional $150-300 on *actually* perfecting Glock "perfection". #3) "But muh reliabiltahh." Reliability isn't a feature, it's an expectation. And MOST modern firearms are dang reliable. I'd happily take a Shield, M&P2, APX, PPS m2, P320, TP9 Elite.... any of those, heck even the G3c, could go a couple thousand rounds EASILY out of the box, no mods. And all of those are waaay more comfortable to hold and LOOK better than a Block. #4) After Market Parts.... Yeah. If you're buying a gun because you want to modify it to look tacticool and spiffy, then you're buying a gun for a whole 'nother reason. Buying because you *know* your going to upgrade it is like buying a salvage title to restore. You just want to show off what you built. Doesn't make you a racer. #5) "Every gun is a Glock clone so I'll stick the original." ..... People say this. But that makes no sense especially knowing that virtually nothing significant has changed about Glock since the late 80's. It's like saying, "every car is a clone of the Ford Escort, I'll stick to the original." Bruhhhh. Times, they are a changing.
Way too hyped. I mean WAY TOO HYPED. I have several and all my Sigs are just as reliable. Sights are crap, grip angle sucks, MOS mounting plates are cheap and fragile, aftermarket is way more expensive than that of Sigs or M&Ps, lower capacity for the same volumetric size, essentially no models have an external safety (for those who would use it), and they are ugly as sin (personal opinion, I get it if you don't agree). Finally, I'm a USPSA shooter and was intending on using a G34 for a Carry Optics match. Two days before the match, my stock firing pin snapped and I had to use a P320 I had. Ended up setting several PRs on the match with it. Glocks work fine, but if anyone ever asks me what their first pistol should be, I'm gonna tell them to get a Sig or a S&W.
I work in a gun shop and have fired everything under the sun. There is no firearm more reliable than the Glock. Period. Glocks are not my favorite by any means but they are the work horse of the firearms world. The Glock 19 is the most widely used pistol in the world for a reason.
Glocks are good guns, I carried them for over two years on duty, that being said prefer M&P's, I believe they're better in everyway imo. The reason why I hate glocks are because of the insufferable glock sucking fanboys.
I keep a Glock as my SHTF and/or WROL gun. Currently, it’s a G23, 40 caliber compact. My reasoning behind my choice are many. 1. I can use 13,15, or 22 round factory magazines. 2. It fits my hand quite nicely, and I’m comfortable and confident with it. 3. I have conversion barrels in 9 mm, and 357Sig. All rounds can be fired from one magazine, in a pinch. This alleviates the ammunition shortages, I can just switch to a different caliber when my primary caliber dries up. I know that there are two different manufacturers that have a 22lr conversion upper that will slide on without any modifications. Ultimately, I will buy another G38, in 45GAP, along with a spare 40 caliber slide to swap barrels in, and a 22lr upper. 4. Since the Glock is owned by the millions, adaptability of parts, magazines, holsters and aftermarket accessories abound. That’s why I chose a Glock.
I've shot guns ranging from a Daisy BB gun up to 155mm Howitzers & Glocks though dependable, are the most underwhelming & over rated guns I've ever used. I'd rather have a SigSauer or S & W any day !
I’ve owned two of them, and both were duty weapons I carried while a Deputy Sheriff in the 90’s. They are the most trustworthy weapons I know of. I never once had them jam on me, not even straight out of the box brand new. I owned; model 17, 9mm, and model 22 , .40 S&W. I wish I would have never sold them. By the way, they aren’t pretty, but they are effective.
Bought a model 22, when I was younger, but, was taught on the 1911, and M9. The lack of external safety was uncomfortable to me. Plaxico Burress shot himself, a few weeks later, with the same gun, and, I sold it. I've learned about using your holster, as the external safety since them. Borrowed one, for IDPA. The grip angle just felt "off", when I was practicing with it, but, it just worked, when it came time to run the courses. I stick to my Smith&Wesson, just because it's mine, but, I've got nothing bad to say about those ugly firearms.
Bought my first gun in LIFE in 2011 and it was a Glock 19 .40 Still have it today. Its my First home defense weapon and my daily carry EVERYEHERE I go. I worried about an accidental misfire for about one....two months tops after buying it. But I'm EXTRA careful and in my ten years of having it the closest Ive ever come to an accidental misfire or accident with it , is I dropped it in my bathroom. I turned and waited for it to go off and brace for being hit ( praying the whole time ) and it never went off. Very durable. Clean it clean and it will protect you. Be a responsible gun owner and you're good when it comes to an accidental discharge. I LOVE IT. Got my wife the 43 about two years ago and its her daily carry.
I'm an old guy. Most of my life the gun writers extolled the virtues of carrying a1911 cocked and locked, i.e manual safety engaged - to be swept off on the draw. Now I constantly read how carrying with a manual safety engaged is tantamount to having a death wish. Jeff Cooper would roll over in his grave! I sometimes carry a Glock. 19, but would be happier if it had an easy to sweep down manual safety.
Thanks Mark not many people will come out with a list like this . I have never shot one so I personally can't say if it's a good firearm or not however my issue is with the people that own them they come at you that your firearm is a piece of crap because it's not a Glock. There are a lot of very fine firearms out there that will put a Glock to shame . I catch so much crap because I own a Remington RP9 and after about 2500 rounds thru it have never had a misfire, mis-feed or stove pipe with it and yes I trust my life with it . So open up your eyes and mind there's more than one manufacturer out there that make quality hand guns
I really expected one of the top 5 to be the fact that Glock fan boys are so obnoxious. I actually expected that to be number one. I personally don't have strong feelings about Glock. I will never own one because there's no safety. I understand the whole, "I am the safety" argument. I just don't buy it. I grew up shooting and hunting with rifles and shotguns that all had safeties. To me, having a manual safety on a gun is just as important a part of gun safety as "keep your booger hook off the bang switch." If you disagree, that's fine. We can agree to disagree. Which brings me back to how obnoxious Glock fan boys are. They can never do that. If they can't berate you into agreeing that you don't need a safety on your gun, they will treat you like you're some kind of idiot. I don't mind that other people carry Glocks. I just don't enjoy being in the company of a lot of people who do.
Well, I guess as revolver people the no safety thing puts us on your naughty list, too...we own a 1911, a bersa, and a lcp ll, but it is the revolvers that get carried...
Nothing wrong with a safety as long as your train to use it. Personally, I carry a hellcat without a safety. I have a good holster, and I train with it. Guns don’t just go off. I don’t think I would ever carry a gun with a safety
I own a Glock 19 gen 4.It was my first semiautomatic purchase.One of my friend's had 2 or 3 Glocks and let me test fire 2 of his before I bought mine.He explained the trigger safety deal and I was fine with that.I've fired other handguns from 38 Specials to 44 Magnums over the years and all kinds of rifles and shotguns.I know that any gun is Only as safe as the Owner.I agree Glocks are not the prettiest guns made but I bought mine for Dependability,Reliability,Easy maintenance,track record and price.I also have a Sig 365 that Really feels good in your hand.My Glock does what I bought it for,Dependability without alot of breakin period.
G19 was also my first handgun purchase. I’ve since bought dozens of handguns. I have berettas, sigs, 1911s, Springfield, etc. G19 is my bedside gun. G26 is my carry. It’s definitely not the prettiest but out of all my guns I trust the glocks the most.
I know Glock is a great firearm, but, no one ever comments on how hard it is to strip it down with the 2 very small releases on the side especially if your hand is sweaty. I have literally made my fingers bleed trying to press these small releases. Beretta field strip release is just super easy. Great design for Beretta and Taurus pt 92.
My reasons. Bad grip angle, poor sights, ugly, and just plain boring. Having said that, the Glock is also reliable, accurate, and can be customized to any need. They aren't perfection as they claim, but they are darn good handguns.
Canik tp9 is better
The 'Glock Perfection' is their marketing - to get you to spend hundreds/thousands more to make it a better pistol.
@@Sartek exactly why can't they make it desirable and nice looking not like a block
@@Sartek my canik tp9 sa mod 2 puts any of the Glocks to shame well they all look the same anyway idk
@@jamiethompson3851 canik has a much better designed grip. I'd take one over a Glock any day, especially for the similar pricing
My first experience with a handgun was the Ruger P85, then updated P89 9mm. There's something to be said for a gun you can run out of ammo, then successfully pistol-whip a feral hog with.
I'm an old revolver guy, but I like Glocks. As for all Glocks being the same, for the last hundred years or so you've got the S&W Military and Police Hand Ejector, a.k.a. the Model 10, that have been sold in the millions. There are variations, but basically it is same gun. As for Glocks being unsafe, they can be in the wrong hands. That is why they need to be holstered in a secure holster that covers the trigger guard. Overall Glocks seem sturdier than other polymer pistols, and certainly fit my hand well, so while I mostly carry revolvers, on certain occasions I opt for a Glock 19.
Couldn't have said it better.
Many of the problems seem to lie in getting it back into that secure holster...
@@curtisbarrow7650 Interesting - tell us more.
@@LionquestFitness Forgetting to remove your finger from the trigger. There is a fairly light, very short trigger pull on Glocks: if you insert the pistol into the holster with any speed or force it gives very little margin to realize you should stop before it goes off. Ernest Langdon has said it is the distance of trigger movement and not the trigger pull weight that is the problem. I think it may be a bit of both, but there is no margin for error, especially with a worked on trigger. You do have to actually engage a manual safety, but it is there.
"Whenever there's a large percentage of people who love something, there's a small percentage of people who just hate that thing." This explains perfectly the phenomenon of "alternative music." There is a certain percentage of people who love "alternative music" precisely because the artists don't have commercial hits. And when a band that is beloved by the "alternative" community swerves into a hit, they are then deemed "sellouts". It's really an interesting psychological phenomenon. I don't hate Glocks or love them. I don't own one simply because I can't own one of every kind of gun, as much as I wish I could.
i cant have glock either wish i have it not for show off...
only for self defense , shtf
we're on the same train Jerry :)
I think what you're thinking of is "indy". Alternative is considered a genre on its own, altho loosely defined, and had many radio hits especially from the mid 90s to 2010ish.
I've never owned a Glock, but when I tried some in my local gun store several years ago, they just didn't feel comfortable in my hand. IIRC, I think it was something about the angle of the grip. My personal preference is for a hammer fired weapon with a manual safety and de-cocking function. I have a H&K USP 9, and I wouldn't give it up for anything.
H&Ks are way better
I hate them, top heavy trash. Sigs feel better.
When I used to train fire arms with people. I would often let the individual. Look for themselves as to what fits that person’s hands. Brands never made a difference to me. I expect what I bought. To perform as it’s advertised. After. Hand fit. You Need to align the arm and hard. Some angles need a 1911 style frame to align it all up. Others need something closer to a Sig and others glocks. Each has a way to fit the individual. Go shooting, try everything you can. After a week of it. You will know. Brand name won’t matter. Trust me, do this. You won’t regret it.
@@filster1934 don’t complain too much, he’s using punctuation which is a step above many comments made on any RUclips video. 😄
Precisely. The grip dimensions haven't changed, and don't fit the ergonomics of the majority of people's hands.
@@Sartek a lot of folks complain about the grip angle. And the Glock knuckle, 10 mm Glocks especially for me. I put the Hogue slip on grips on all my Glocks with the Palm swells helps me control recoil having arthritis in both thumbs.
You need to lay off that green and learn English lol
Or maybe you can read this one better
You. Need to. Lay. Off. The. Green and. Learn. English. L.o.l
The angle of the grip is odd for me. This is why
If I could only keep one firearm in my collection, it would be my Glock 19. Oh, it is the only Glock in my collection and I own a Toyota Camry.
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😂 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
The Camry part just killed me 🤣😂🤣😁
Funny
Very old man
For me, I don't like how Glock feels in my hand nor do I like the trigger. That is my personal choice. You need to be very comfortable with what you carry and shoot.
As a side note, in a previous episode, Maggie said Glock was one most traded-in guns from first time buyers. The reason: no safety. Again, comfort level.
Yep. After handling my Springfield 1911, a Glock feels like a brick in my hands.
@@showproja I hate the way glocks feel in my hand 43x and 48 changed all that the ergos are great I said I would never buy a glock until I picked up the slimline series just pick one up one day you might change your mind lol.
Yup plastic brick with a garbage trigger.
Agreed. Even before firing a gun, if it doesn't sit right in my hand and feel "natural", I don't bother. It's like buying a car: you have to feel comfortable behind the wheel or it's not the car for you.
Technically it does have a safety, an internal safety, but yeah I see how that could be overwhelming for a new firearm owner. Especially when learning firearm safety rules, and wanting the manual feel of engaging a safety. As for me none of my striker fire handguns have external safeties. It’s all preference and for some could lead customers to other brands. For me I prefer no external safety, and shoot glocks well even though I really don’t like them, and for that reason I carry one even though I don’t like how it looks, it just works haha
It’s the Bubble gum pistol. Easy to shoot for beginners because you just point and shoot. No safety to manipulate, no double action trigger pull. Lots of aftermarket options so you can get your pink grips or zombie sights. However, it really is not the safest for drawing from a holster and re-holstering. In tense situations most people are going to have their finger on the trigger despite being taught not to do that. So with a Glock, you are always one short 4# pull from shooting something you didn’t want to. Great and reliable pistols, especially for people who rarely ever shoot and they keep their flock in their nightstand, but just not ideal for constant use.
I will keep my 1911 thanks
I avoided Glock for a long time. I grew up with the 1911 and revolvers, and the Glock just felt wrong in comparison. Until I won a G40 at a raffle and started shooting it. It grew on me and performed very well, now I own several and I carry a G19 as my CCW
Sell them and get a better gun
Do you mean a Glock in .40 s&w (like a Glock 22, 23, 24, or 35) or the 10mm Glock (20, 40, etc)?
You should try the Stoeger str9 full size. It’s so similar to the g19, I fit the slide of my 19 on it. I seem to like it more in every metric though. Shoots barely more accurately than the g19. Steel magazine, 15+1. Very similar materials. You may feel differently about it but I like it more in every aspect than my g19 and the craziest part is it was nearly half the price.
@@jaxfernandez3684 Glock Model G40 in 10mm
@@paulryan7745 nice.
Funny how I've never fired a glock, despite being a firearms enthusiast. But my Smith and Wesson shield is a great carry gun, so thus far I haven't felt a compelling need to upgrade...if Glock is indeed an upgrade.
I would have to say I prefer a hammer fired pistol. And I would agree with all of their pistols look the same.
Same. And i own a shield as well.
No it’s not an upgrade.
Glock is not an upgrade!
I’m a metal frame hammer guy. Shot my first Glock two days ago (G34) and very surprised by it. Not replacing others, but can see adding to the collection.
My personal belief is that everyone’s biggest safety is the one between their ears. No manual safety can protect you from yourself if you are not safe.
Actually, the biggest safety is their "booger hook".
@@nitrojunkie22 does your booger hook act of it’s own volition? Or is it controlled by the mind?
Because the human brain always does exactly what you tell it to. Even under extreme duress situations. And all the people suffering with 'glock leg' are just idiots. Right?
@@nathanlambshead4778 Umm, YEAH! "Glock leg" happens because a finger is on the trigger. There is no such thing as an "accidental" discharge. They happen because of carelessness and complacency.
Carrying a Glock is like carrying a 1911 with the thumb-safety off and grip-safety pinned down. Sure, it's safe. However, I don't know anyone suggesting it.
I’ve been a Glock guy since Y2K. Most of the negative points shooters generally associate with the safe-action design include poor sights and mushy trigger pull.
Fact is, though, that the polymer sights have a purpose. No fitting, filing, or threadlocker required, four rear sight heights available, and simple OEM tools can be used installation. OEM steel and Tritium sights are available, including the excellent Glock/Ameriglo “Bold” sight. OEM and aftermarket steel/Tritium sights do usually require heavier-duty tools, and threadlocker is mandatory for the front. Few require fitting. The Glock catalog has sights totally covered. And numerous aftermarket vendors also offer great sight options that are usually easy to install.
The mushy trigger is a consequence of the “safe action”. That’s how it works. Glock managed to build three redundant safety features and a short trigger reset into only 35 parts. All of which are drop-in, and require only one punch to install. And Gen5 has improved on trigger pull with the updated trigger components.
Like I said, ,I’m a Glock guy.
My first handgun was a Gen 1 Glock 22. There were two things about the gun that drove me nuts. First, I’m left handed. When shooting that gun from my left hand, about 50% of the ejected casings hit me in the face. Having hot brass hit you in the forehead and then falling down behind your glasses is not fun. The second thing was that the polymer frame had a strange twist to it every time I fired it and it was distracting.
So I sold it and never looked back.
One positive from owning it was that it forced me to learn to shoot right handed. Now I can shoot equally well with either hand which is a plus as far as I’m concerned…
So ur blaming Glock ? For u not buying their left handed models . 🤡
@@jhh600 at least back then they didn’t have a lefty model. Do they even now? The extraction issue may have been fixable. The flex from the polymer frame was not. I’m not a fan of Glocks, but it’s not because I think they’re bad guns. They just don’t fit me and my shooting style.
@@Ryarios aka u can’t handle one correctly so imstaed of u fixing ur problems u blame the gun
@@jhh600 oh, please. Not every gun is for everyone. Get a grip. Glock is not the end all, be all gun out there. If you have a fetish for them then knock yourself out. I use something else.
@@Ryarios haha fudd
I think one significant reason people don't like Glocks is because of the grip angle. When you naturally draw and present a Glock, it will have a tendency to point higher than a majority of semi auto pistols. If all you have is Glocks, then it's fine.
There is no such thing as an "accidental" discharge. It's called a negligent discharge. You can't fault the weapon for lack of training and stupidity in handling.
There's a difference. The ARE guns that have fired without someone negligently pulling the trugger. I think the Sig P320 is the most recent gun that had some accidental discharges.
But 99% of the time, you're right. It's negligence.
I’m not a Glock guy. However they work. They are simple, depending on how the model you buy fits your hand they are comfortable, durable, and shoot well over and over. They are accurate. My first handgun purchase was a Sig P226 in 9mm. I’ll never need anything else. I do have a small Taurus hammer less revolver that I carry in warmer weather. I have shot Glocks. They are pretty good. But once I laid my hands around my Sig, nothing else seems to feel quite right.
I feel the same way. I love my sigs.
I like my Sig too. Model 938. I like it better than any of my Glocks. But nothing beats the feel and power of a 1911. But for concealability I generally carry a hammerless J frame.
That Sig of yours is heavier, more expensive, and less reliable than the Glock. Ask the Secret Service about their Sigs' frame cracking some years ago if you don't believe me. Plus Sigs don't have the capacity Glocks have.
@@MrGili4 nothing you said was correct. Sig beat glock in the last torture tests. Cz did as well. Sigs might be a little heavier but that just means it takes a real man to carry one. My uncle is secret service, I called him and he said you were full of shit. They are made from the same metal as the 1911s. Polymer has more of a chance of cracking. Just look at 20 year old glock mags. They crack and get shitty. The sig has the same capacity as my g19 🤷♂️
Everyone’s different. Personally I’m more comfortable with a revolver. Yea you get less shots but going to the range and practicing frequently should make that less of an issue. They can’t really “jam” like a semi auto can, as there’s way less moving parts and of course, theres no slide. And they just look cooler imo. Can’t go wrong with S&W
I must say, I have had my issues with Glock. Being an older guy, I grew up with wood and steel guns. When Glock came into being I said those things you mentioned. I have changed my mind now.
Been carrying over 45 years now. I have carried 3 guns. A 1911, a Smith J frame, and a G19. Still carrying the G19. Added a G43 for suit wearing times and it replaced the J frame.
What changed? The threat, societal breakdown, lefty sponsored District Attorneys, etc. The chances of multiple threats is up, as are violent mobs, you name it.
Why pick Glock? Parts availability, price, reliability. Do I love Glocks? No, but they work plus the other benefits mentioned. If I can master one Glock, I can use any Glock. That was true for the 1911 (full size, commander, etc). Manual of arms remains the same. Do I hate Glocks? No. I just never liked them. Big gap between like and hate. I moved position some to like. Again, threat assessment drove the change.
Yup.
Don't shot them well but easy caliber changes for versatility
Very well said....👍💥🇺🇸💥
I've never fired a Glock. I did handle one, shortly after they came out -- I was driving down the road and saw a sign outside a store I'd never frequented, advertising their availability.
So, I walked in, asked the clerk if I could see one, and he handed it to me. I was not enthralled (I was and remain a "1911ish Fudd").
I only had one question for him: "Where's the safety?"
He pointed at the little joke poking out the middle of the trigger. I won't repeat the words I only thought at that moment. Suffice it to say they were consistent with the post I just submitted a minute or two ago right above this one.
@@This_is_my_real_name
You obviously don’t understand “safe action” internal safeties.
If it's so hated than why so many companies try to copy it? Bought my first one 30 years ago still love it today still shoots just as acron as it did then. I wish you can custom order that gun the way you want to instead of just getting it the one way ,be able to interchange the gens the way you want it mix and match your gun.
Don't care if people hate glocks, there are PLENTY of alternative firearms out there to choose from. I really like glock, they're like the AK-47 of handguns.
I began shooting about 1971 maturing with DA/SA revolvers, mostly S/A autos but a few like a German surplus DA/SA P-38, Taurus and Beretta 92’s. All my autos had a manual safety or de-cocker. Glock makes an excellent pistol BUT I hate seeing hem in the hands of rookies, new shooters and the untrained. A rookie in a stressful situation will instinctively put his finger on the trigger. I recall some early 70’s training with 1911’s. We were instructed to respond to a threat, unholster with finger softly on trigger and thumb on a locked safety. If one insisted on carrying with a round in the chamber. The instructor gave us a demonstration on how quick he could draw then rack the slide.
Myself as a gun guru to friends and family. I will never recommend and discourage a Glock or any striker fired auto without a manual safety to new or untrained shooters. If the rookies have already purchased a Glock I encourage them to store it without a live round in the chamber.
Having owned 2 or 3 Glocks a few decades ago, I quit the because of the Grip Angle ( !!! ) and the overall ergonomics & sights. Moved to 1911's because of accuracy, and then to H&K for quality and comfort's sake. But I don't "HATE" Glocks--just don't care for them, any more.
If you're curious enough, try a few of the new models for thier grips. The 43x comes to mind, it varies from standard Glock grips, and is often appreciated by those who don't normally appreciate Glock grips.
@@randygilliland3390 the 43/43x/42/48 are the same glock grip.
Just thinner.
It seems to make a difference. I didn't like the 43 because my pinky hung off the bottom, not so with the 43x. It's made a difference with others who don't normally like Glock grips. I'm not saying that they fall in love with it, just like it better. Ranging from now being able to tolerate it, to loving it. Most fall in the tolerate, decent, to middle of the road area. Instead of the hate to tolerate area. I lucked out. The moment I held the 43x I felt like it had been made specifically for my hand. Like somebody had somehow measured my right hand without my knowledge while I was sleeping. I held many other pistols that day of varying makes and models, including a variety of Glocks. The 43x won out. I fully realize that Glocks aren't for everyone, and very well may never be.
This is why my dad and I are Sig enthusiasts.
The one thing I hear about Glocks that I don't hear about other models is the following: "I don't like Glocks, but it is my EDC(every day carry), because when my life is on the line I need something that will go boom when I pull the trigger." Of course "don't like" can be replaced with "they're ok", or "they're good, but not my favorite", etc. I know that many of us can't afford multiple pistols, but those that can are the ones that fall into the group that this comment addresses. I've yet to meet a person, read an article, or watch a RUclips video that doesn't have the same sentiment. They all have a similar stance. They may not like'em, but if they have two or more pistols, one of them is a Glock. That being said, in general, the statistical difference between most brands in safety/reliability, etc. is so small as to be statistically insignificant. Basically, it comes down to preferences and long held beliefs in the industry that are hard to shake. Remember, there was(still some remnants) a generation that wouldn't be caught dead with a semi-auto. It was revolvers or nothing. One caviate: Every brand eventually has a dud, maybe even a new line that is a dud. I'm speaking in general of course.
I work at an outdoor range, and thus have shot many pistols, and no matter how "awesome" or "cool" or "bad ass" many of them are, I wouldn't replace my Glock with any of them. The only pistols I enjoy more than my own carry, are other peoples Glocks in different calibers that I get to try. Absolute reliability and simplicity for the soon-to-be zombie jabbed apocalypse.
There you go being blind “no matter what” you wouldnt replace it. Why would you replace a gun that you already own? You just wanna show how butt hurt you feel.
I'm Glad I'm not the only one who See's that happening, or possibly Happening with the Jab
The BLOCK is a Styer-Browning ripoff, not a new and revolutionary design. It malfunctions about as often as any other well manufactured and properly maintained semi auto.
I own several, and use them when light weight and/or firepower are dictated over accuracy and/or energy, i.e. self defense.
@@hw-tq3qb take your blinders off.
@@hw-tq3qb your age, Junior? I'm following experience. A lot of it.
The grip angle never felt comfortable for me. I also never liked the fact that in heavier calibers the slide rails would peen. It never seemed to affect the action but it was damage none the less. The trigger on the Glock is adequate at best.
Nothing happened that I could tell but something has to be damaged
I've seen some glocks with trigger jobs close to what I have on my CZ's, but even then they never felt as nice to me.
My main gripe with a Glock is the grip. They have never been comfortable in my hands. Like holding a 2x4 at a canted angle.
First gun I ever shot as a kid, so I will always appreciate Glock, and the reliability speaks for itself. However, the main reason that I don’t own one is the grip angle.
Yes Sir. Precisely.
The grip angle is too slanted and it does not fit the hand well.
For me, the grip angle doesn't feel right. I think that's a personal taste thing, so I can understand how some people are big fans.
Yup.
I'm good with a glock and it's reliability and ease of maintenance is 100%
Marine-proof. You have to make a concentrated effort to f*uck one up.
On that note... I've bought a Sig P320 and will not look back.
Grip angle guy
I have to say I’m one of those plastic gun haters, but I will also say, I believe the Glock pistol will go bang every time you pull the trigger and IMO is a great pistol for law enforcement and carry for personal protection. Just my opinion have a good one
What is your favorite pistols/edc
I think they have their place but I’m a metal guy myself
i love glocks i hated the the .40 s&w for a long time and i recently purchased a p226 in .40 s&w with the intent of swopping the barrel for a .357 sig i tested the p226 in .40 s&w and was amazed i eventually did swop the barrel but then i ran into a glock 22 gen 5 on sale such a sweet shoot the glock 21 gen 4 is one of if not the softest shooting .45s on the market today and its the glock 20 that kept the 10mm relevant til this day sig sauer and glock for life
I own one Glock - a Glock 42 (my spring/summer carry). I neither love it or hate it. It's a tool.
As far as every Glock looking the same, you could say that for S&W revolvers. K frame's and N-frames from the late 50's to the early 80's are all very similar to one another. I collect Smith and Wesson revolvers. :)
Yes, I know everyone seems to own one. I don't like the trigger on them. Period. For carry I'm looking at the Kimber Mako.
I love my model 19 .357. It was my first pistol. I still have it. & 2 others
True on the Smithys. Decades ago I had a 4" Model 10 (Heavy Barrel) and I upgraded to a 4" Model 13. SAME GUN but for the oh, so slightly longer cylinder on the 13 for the .357 Mag round. I bought the 13 BECAUSE it was same as the 10 otherwise. I loved the 10, Just wanted to have more versatility of .357. If it ain't broke, Don't "fix" it. (To this day, "K" Frame Smiths are my favorite DA revolvers of all time)
@@williammarkhart7047 I have same, the one I have they only made for 2 or 3 years , I think 78-80.
Be safe, and keep in mind that all the safeties in a Glock deactivate with pressure on the trigger.
For me, I like Cooper's Four Big Rules plus a solid thumb safety.
For the record, I grew up with 1911's and I have no issues with cocked and locked.
Mine is a model 23 I like it a lot. Bought a 9mm barrel for it got 2 calibers in one gun if I wanted I could go 357 sig or a 22.cal very versatile gun buy one
I love their simplicity and reliability. I own and carry one. My main complaint is the front sight attachment design. It is weak. I wish they used a dovetail mount in the front. When I upgraded to metal night sights, I had it come loose while firing at the range, even after carefully cleaning with alcohol and applying lots of thread locker according to installation instructions. I don’t expect Glock will change it, though. It’s too much of a cost saving manufacturing method. ☹️
I love your phrase "calendar type people" to describe the people at the booth. Very classy and polite way to say that. Nice job, well done sir! Thanks for another great video.
Chuck Norris at the booth. What else do you need? 😂
I still don't get it. What is a calendar type people ?
@@drewlomite the token pretty girl.
@@christianarvelo3330 That was cool. Still pumped at 80.
I get not being excited about a Glock but don’t get absolutely hating them. The ability to customize them easily with aftermarket parts or find a holster made for them by virtually every holster company makes it worth to have at least one. If you were only own one pistol I’d for sure suggest Glock.
As life time member of the NRA, I've been asked many times what is the best gun for self defense. My answer is the G19. Overall, I think it is arguably the best gun for any self defense scenario.
My concern for home defense is that it will go through several dry wall layers and into your neighborhoods house. I was recommended a 20 gauge youth shotgun for home defense
I've been a cop for 8 years and have been issued a glock of some sort the whole time. I also seem to be a rare "in between" when it comes to love or hate of the glock. I find them to be the ak-47 of the pistol world. They are very reliable and rugged but don't necessarily do anything to set them apart. I shoot well with them but they wouldn't be my first pick if I had a choice in the matter. I think they would be excellent if they modernized a bit. Ditch the square shaping and stamped sheet metal internals. Keep the tenifer finish and polygonal barrels.
I'm going to echo Kavin. I have a number of Glocks. They are good guns. They are not my go-to. I find it interesting when one speaks about Glock perfection, yet everyone I know personally that has a Glock has changed the sights at the very least, with most also changing the trigger. To Glock's credit both are fairly easy to change, and there is no quarrel that the market is flush with product to make the changes. That said, I have quite a few handguns from other manufacturers and have changed nothing. The subject is really a non-starter. If you like Glock, buy Glock. If you don't, there are certainly many options available. To say one "hates" Glocks is kind of silly. I don't like brussel sprouts. I don't eat Brussel sprouts. I am not emotionally invested in that vegetable one way or another. Buy a Sig.
@@rdm1000 I have a Glock 27 Gen 1 I bought new and never had any issues over thousands of rounds through it...To quote the trigger most pistols don't come out of the box with a great trigger. Very few do. Walther and H&K triggers are very crisp with a short reset. Out of the box great pistols but you'll pay the price for them...
To my knowledge, Glock USA 🇺🇸 ended the polygonal barrels for Gen 5s. The new "marksman" barrel. My 26, gen 5 black 9mm looks like %÷×+. It works but it's not like gen 4s. I might get a new KKM 9mm gen 5 or a Lone Wolf 🐺. Alpha gen 5 9x19mm.
As a cop you probably like HK, Sig and S&W M&P
As a retired range officer, I understand it's a good quality tool. But as a life long shooter, I hate the trigger (it's just awful 😖). Decent pistol for tactical use, but rotten for hunting & target. I would never purchase one, given a reasonable alternative, & there are many.
Glock sells a better trigger. That is only one of the reasons you shouldn't purchase on, it should have been installed that way at the factory!
So what your saying is you don’t like striker fired guns then basically. The trigger on a Glock is essentially the same as any other striker fired gun.
I've heard from those who appreciate Glocks that it either comes with a great trigger or crappy trigger right out of the box. Rarely does one find a Glock with a trigger in between the two extremes. It is a pain in the ass to know that there is a fifty-fifty shot(ha-ha) you'll have to replace the trigger with one you like. Even after doing so, it's still cheaper or roughly the same price as thier counterparts, just with an added intitial headache.😠
@@jstud999 No, I ment the feel of the trigger.
@@jstud999 all striker triggers are not the same.
Compare a factory glock trigger to a walther ppq, canik tp9 or h&k vp9.
Night and day difference. That isn't even counting aftermarket triggers.
Are striker triggers better than some single action triggers? No
But a striker trigger is a nice in-between a sao and a dao.
I went to a gun show in Anchorage Alaska in the 80's. I felt the same way about plastic gun/pistol. I had never owned a semi-auto pistol, just s&w 357 - 38 special revolver. I did own a hand me down 22lr Remington nylon stock semi-auto rifle that my Dad gave to me with the origional reciept when bought new by him in the 60's. The nylon stock is nice looking, but it is plastic. The glock is just something that was new to me. I did eventually buy a s&w 40 cal w/o manual safety. Later bought a s&w 9mm shield 2.0 with manual safety. Recently bought a Ruger Max 9 sub compact pistol with a manual safety. It has slide cut out for red dot sight which i will use due to age, vision. I did have one accidental discharge with the 40 cal due to being new and untrained other than some videos. It was my fault only with AD. I did get really serious about training and safety after that incident. I was so fortunate to not injure myself or anyone else. Those incidents would change a person forever if tragedy happened. With all the first time new gun owners out there, be responsible and get training on firearms and safely using them. Teach the younger generation to safely use guns for defense and hunting for food. Cars are the same way, deadly in untrained hands, unsafe hands.
My brother still has the Glock 17 I gave him for his 18th birthday in 1988. It's the one gun he will never part with before death. It still runs flawlessly.
I just recently built a Glock 19 clone on a Polymer 80 frame. It also functions perfectly. I went that route because real Glocks are out of my budget, and still a bit hard to find.
Just sold my similar G1 complete with tupperware box. It brought $1550 on Gunbroker.
I bought my first pistol in 90, a early gen 2 G17!
Used n carried it on watch and on qualifying days for security onboard ship in the Navy. The ship’s pistols were still the old 1911 jam o matics.
I lost track of how many rounds I’ve ran through it after 150,000 or so!!
I put the 3.5# disconnect w/gray NY trigger return spring and years later a captured mainspring, simply for convince. The trigger combo makes it shoot like a well tuned revolver, you don’t even feel the wall before the bar releases the striker!!
Glock is simply a great defensive gun meant to do its job, getting noobs to stop with the safety shit n be responsible is the worst part.
Getting a noob to realize you want to simply squeeze the trigger!!
Empty chamber n manual safeties will get you killed when you really need that gun to work!!
Dudes that hate on Glock sights crack me up too!
If you put pricy night or target sights they bitch about the $100 more the gun will cost n change to what they like anyway!!
The retail cost of like $15 for those hated plastic sights doesn’t bother me one bit, I like the fact that I’m not replacing costly sights or simply dealing with ones that are just ok.
I want big dot nightsight in the front and black shallow v for the rear. My sight without glasses can’t see what dot is what with a three dot, it’s all a blur. I have no problem with my set of sights, one glowing dot, you see it your good for a defense gun.
For playing games, a bright front with narrow black rear is great for target shooting.
Ha ! In the people's republic of Massachusetts Glocks are forbidden to the public because they are not "safe" .
Therefore only law enforcement can have them !
The only way to get one is used or by transfer .
0:54 - #1: people like it
1:27 - #2: make same gun
2:07 - #3: appearance
2:46 - #4: plastic
3:35 - #5: mis-fires
Runner-up possibilities:
- sights
- non-fully-supported chamber = = smiley-brass (for reloaders) / occasional Kabooms / after-market barrel to purcha$e (this one is a fav trait for Wolfe & KKM)
- over-priced
- no manual-safety
+ ergonomics
One way of preventing negligent discharge during holstering with Glocks is by adding a striker control device. I have had one on my 17 and 30s for years. No interference with normal function and you can place your thumb securely on the rear of the slide while holstering to prevents rearward motion of the striker .
🤣🤣 fuuudd just don’t pull the trigger 🤡 and holster right
@@jhh600 Thanks for the advice young lady.
I was the department firearms instructor and glock armorer, and I can tell you that in ten years... We never had to replace a part due to failure. The guns were tied with sig during T&E but glock won out on price and projected maintenance and training.
As for the babes in the booths at trade shows, you see the exact same thing at car shows, plumbing conventions, tool shows, and the rest. You'll have industry reps and pros, but also eye candy.
I met the eastern district rep for law enforcement sales in a glock booth, but there was a cutie handing out brochures too. Lol. But don't be too harsh on the cuties. Have you seen some of the top female shooters these days? Hotter than a 50bmg barrel.
I hadn't heard about that. I was referring to the olympic shooters, female action shooters, and the like sponsored by various name brands who win major tournaments every year.
How were you a glock armorer and never saw a broken extractor? Broken or lost sight?
Those thing break all the time.
First, our glocks carried factory installed trijicon night sights rather than factory plastic sights. These were duty guns and 2/3 of my guys patrolled on evening or midnight shift.
Second, a good armorer, inspects the firearms on a regular basis. I inspected ours every six months. I replaced suspect parts before they could fail, and replaced items like trigger return springs if they even seemed weak.
Proper preventitive maintenance prevents failure. I shot my P220 in competition. Our sig armorer replaced the springs and did a complete inspection every 20,000 rounds. The P220 hasn't failed me either.
@@jamesshank7918 so you replaced the parts at regular intervals.
Which means there shouldn't be an instance where a parts breakage happens.
That makes the claim you never replaced a broken part basically a non-statement.
Officers lives depended on the firearms. All the armorers for all our sister departments did the same.
I shot my personal glocks in competition for more than a decade, and didn't preemptively replace parts, though I did inspect each every time I cleaned after practice or a match. I personally never had a failure. I own ten or so.
I'm not saying failures don't occur. But they occur with all makes. In my experience, they are very reliable, but we are all entitled to our opinion... Are you speaking from personal first hand knowledge, or what you read, someone told you, or you heard from some guy, or saw on the internet.
I think a lot of the dislike is illogical at its core. Some people just desire to be different.
To your point about the Glock being the most prevalent in the negligent discharge category, I would agree, but I would add that the reason for this is probably because it is the most widely used, purchased and carried gun over the years.
As to them making the same gun, while this is very true, the other thing about this is, because they only do one thing, they do it very well, and also, look at the S&W revolvers or 1911’s. Basically all the same thing.
I know a good many negligent discharges back when Glocks were new to the shooting world came from disassembling the firearm and having to pull the trigger in order to do so.
A young man who was an employee of mine quit to become a police officer and ended up shooting himself in the lower leg and into the foot while holstering his Glock and later ended up needing a lung and heart transplant due to blood clotting.
@@jimmybare3026 I have been using Glocks since the 80’s and carried them on duty for over 20 years.
While it is true, they do not suffer inept handling as well as other fire control systems, just about every instance of a negligent discharge can be traced back to either using equipment not compatible with the gun, or, negligent handling on the part of the user.
Like many guys my age, I was first trained on a Beretta M9. Now in my "more mature" years, I own four metal frame Berettas, (including a new M9), AND three Glocks. (Also a few other brands). I LOVE the Glocks, I also love the old style Berettas. I shoot them all very well and I admit I carry the G45 almost daily. Loyalty to only ONE brand seems closed minded to me. There are a ton of good brands and great guns out there. I enjoy many of them but still find it hard to choose one favorite. I cant see myself ever selling the Berettas OR the Glocks.
I am with you, Padre. Even if it sticks with us because of familiarity the fact that it fits us or feels right in our hand, we are comfortable with a certain gun. The Glocks also fit me well, large back strap installed, and the grip and angle feel right.
My mind is open to new things but I am allowed a few favourites. Nothing to be ashamed of if you like Beretta or Glock.
I'm with you. I own Glocks, 1911s, and revolvers. Each has their strengths, and each their weaknesses. What I carry depends on why I carry that day
I am with you guys, but Beretta M9 (SF98) in Italy, under stress situation, or an 1911 is not so simple,in the range is one thing, under stress is different.I have a Beretta FS98 in 9, a Caracal in 9 & Glock 21C in 45acp. And working reason I always use the Glock. And under stressing situation always done its great job.
I prefer my Beretta and Sig Sauer over my son in law’s Glock.
@@LP-gs3xj I like the Beretta, but the Sig-Sauer's, while excellently made, always struck me as bulky and tall for what they are.
I will say this: the plastic guns don't require the maintenance level of the "tight" guns. Your Sigs, Kimbers, etc will go down from filth and fouling before your XDs, Glocks, etc *as a rule*. That said, in civilian CCW and Law Enforcement I can't imagine that being an issue.
I hate Glock because I LOVE the M1911A1. Big (relatively) slow bullet at 830 fps will knock a body down like it's been hit by a truck.
I’m a Glock owner, carried it on patrol and love it. It fits my hand, it’s real reliable, and accurate.
It's not accurate! Yes you are going to say its the shooter and not the gun but then try shoot a CZ shadow 2 and you will be amazed at what little skill is required with that gun. I have a Glock because in South Africa we have to conceal( not just cover) and the shadow 2 is not easily concealable. The Glock is more practical to carry and yes they do not get picked up by those black and yellow hand held metal detectors.
@@manofvalour6982 Wrong on both points.
Honestly, I've never even held a Glock. That said, I don't really like them either. The main reason is because everybody and their kin think that a Glock is the only gun worth having. Personally, I'm a 1911 45 fan, which means that Glock people don't like my gun either. But at the end of the day, that's what makes gun owners so great. We might have different ideas of what guns are the best, but we stand together as brothers and sisters for freedom, no matter what. By the way, I also carry a Ruger EC9s on occasion instead of my 1911,so I have no problem with polymer pistols. God bless and stay safe 🙏
Tbh I didn’t want one due to the “hype “ but as a ccw holder w/tiny hands I found the glock43 as a fav of mine !!
You ever think the reason so many people like Glocks is bc they work better than the others?
Love the 1911 and Glock...actually I love them all! 😁
@@7mm-08 Agreed.
@@7mm-08 Also love the 7-08!
As a person growing up with guns, and only owning a Springfield XDM initially, i finally got to the point where I made the decision to carry. At the time, the Taurus G2C came out and there was a great sale, and it was in my budget, vs the Glock that wasn’t.I picked it up, and appreciated that it had a frame safety over other plastic guns. Now I understand that Glocks are safe to carry, internal safety and all… but as a initially hesitant first time concealed carry person, I didn’t know if I trusted it yet, or myself. Heck, it took awhile to even carry period, with the responsibility and knowing the gravity of such a decision. I can appreciate the “iPhone” of the gun world now, but I’m still happy with my Taurus, or my J-frame. Maybe one day I’ll get a Glock, but I’m content with the tools I have.
Glock is my “GO TO” even though they need fine tuning, the modularity is what makes them so ideal! They are simple, very reliable, and are easily transformed in to whatever you want them to be…Don’t need a flashy pistol, I need a reliable, almost unbreakable…. If your life depends on it!! I’ll stick to my GLOCK!!
Fine but they could lower the price then.
everything you say the Glock does good the 1911 does better lol.
@@kevincornell1439 as a 1911 owner i tried my friends glock for the first time just the other day and man i was bad...the trigger press must take a lot of training to get rid of such inaccuracies.
@@puropsychobilly3995 had a friend who tried my 1911 liked the grip angle and right after bought a Springfield xdm. He told me after shooting something that wasn't a glock he realized how bad they where. There are just so many better options out there.
@@kevincornell1439 exactly..not to mention how ugly they are haha...you gotta spend at least a grand to make them look decent lol
When I first started purchasing firearms, specifically pistols, I gravitated to Springfield armory and ruger. Ten years later, I now appreciate firearms as both a hobby and as tools. Glocks satisfy the tool aspect the best given their reliability, parts availability, accessories, and magazine selection. I have my Springfields and rugers still, but the glocks get the red dots and lights. Now the Sigs…they check all the boxes.
That Sig P320 is my new favorite.
@@sirg-had8821 love my P320 and P365 also.
Yep. Recently bought a 320 full size and a 365. I’m sold on Sig.
me too ...
People hate Glocks for the same reasons people hate the 6.5 creedmoor. A lot have never owned them or shot them. Gripe about Glocks being plastic but drive cars with lots of plastic and buy ARs with plastic grips and butt stocks and all kinds of plastic furniture
I like Glock because
They’re affordable. Reliable. Readily available. And personally I like the look of them.
They arent really affordable considering you can get something nicer for the same price
I am retired LE and former Glock armorer. Despite a lifetime of experience with various types of guns, I would not describe myself as a gun enthusiast or hobbyist. My view on guns is very utilitarian. It is a tool. I appreciate Glocks because they are very reliable when someone needs them to save a life. They are very simple for most anyone to operate and work on.
Morgan Boatman had a great user guide for Glock pistols, accessories. The manual is no longer in print & Boatman ended his online Glock videos.
I like my Glock just fine, it's reliable, accurate enough, I don't mind the sights and the grip angle suits me. It is my go-to "bump in the night" gun. All that being said when I hit the range, I put 2 mags though it and then move on to some other gun that is just more fun to shoot. It seems more like a tool than some other guns. Yes, it works great but feels soulless. Kinda like a Honda civic will get you to work every day, but a 68 Mustang, while less capable will put a smile on your face while doing it. Also love the channel keep up the good work and God bless all!
I was thinking Honda Accord when writing my comment, but Honda Civic is probably a better analogy... well done!
I also have my bump in the night handgun but my favorite is the strong audible announcement of racking my 870 saying “bad guy go away”. When you think about crawling out of bed in the dark trying to get your sleepy eyesight in focus. Would you prefer sending a single 9MM slug or a handful of buckshot if the bad guy decides to fight rather than leave. It boils down to trying to aim or point in the dark.
I totally agree, my Stoeger m3000 tactical sits behind the bedroom door..It also has an attached light, just like the Glock. Yea if it sounds bigger than the cat, the big gun comes out.
@@zivendine the reliability and simplicity of a shotgun is similar to the appeal of the Glocks. I love my Mossberg 590.
I own five and they go bang every time I pull the trigger. They are awesomely tough and extremely well built. No other semi for me.
Amen. I’m a Kevin D. as well.
I have several semi-auto pistols that are not Glocks and I can say the same thing about all of them... Smith & Wesson, CZ, Springfield Armory....
I have seen Glocks with cracked slides. Any machine can fail.
Keep in mind, the Glock was designed and intended for the Austrian Army. Its conception was for military use. So it is a simple firearm and is quick to replace damaged/worn parts without a gunsmith skillset as a necessary requirement. Not everybody wants or can afford an expensive flashy firearm to feel safe. Just one that is reliable and easy to clean and maybe add improvements to.
Top five real reasons are as follows: 1. They are jealous of its accuracy. 2. They are jealous of its reliability 3. They are jealous its simplicity and functionality. 4. They are jealous of its durability 5. They are jealous it does all these things while looking so plain and boring
Back when I was a kid my Dad made me a pistol out of a 2x4. It had the outline of a semiauto but was clunky looking, the Glock reminded me of that pistol so I resisted them for years. As an armorer for my Department when they switched to Glock 21s I had no choice. Going to Glock Armorer class I found the Glock was a gun of combinations of ideas tried and used in the early 20th century joined into an excellent pistol . For non gun nuts here are some example. The striker was used on the Steyer 1908, the trigger safety was used on a Saur & sohn of the 1920's, and the H&K VP 70 had a polymer frame. I like the Glock for a simple reason, it is a semiauto that comes closest to carrying and shooting a revolver. The accidents I have seen on video are mainly shooter error and not the weapon.
Bought my first glock 23 at 21! Love it. For a .40 it handles great and I've never had 1 issue with it. It's been so reliable I decided getting a subcompact for more concealment and decided recently at 51 years old to get my second glock 29 10mm. Its awesome! Not against others but when you compare to similar firearms such as Sig Sauer or HK the price wins me over for the most part and I know it's going to function when I need it to.
That G-29 becomes a lot easier to handle with some Pierce +2 grip extensions, though in my experience loading +1 makes for a more reliable mag.
And you can add a Storm Lake 9 mm conversion barrel, 9mm extractor and ejector, and maybe even a 9mm recoil spring and of course Magpul 9mm magazines and have a completely new firearm for less than half the cost of a new firearm. I did this to my Glock 23 G4 and added a flat face Apex trigger shoe and a Ghost 5.0 tactical disconnector and it is great!
Tried shingling my house with one and couldn’t even get a handful of nails in before it broke 🔨
I have always felt uneasy with the Glocks I have had (and have) because of the lack of a manual safety. It actually would be kinda cool if they could devise some kind of safety in addition to the trigger block (ambi. of course.)
Train with the glock and get comfortable with the weapon and that will go away I used to have the same hesitancy when I got my g23 but after several training classes with it and carrying it for work and concealed carry I got used to it and I'm sure you will too
I’m a contractor.. i have lots of hammers but one favorite. It’s not the most expensive..ugly as hell and old . But well built and balanced with just the right center of gravity.
But most of all it drives nails every time
There is no such thing as an accidental misfire, it’s called a negligent discharge.
Just happened to alec baldwin
This is a well-done video. I agree with your evaluation. Over the years, I have tried to like Glocks and actually bought three of them. I did not keep any of them for long. I came of age with revolvers and 1911's, and I"m comfortable with both. Yes, I'm old, but I still like to try new things so I'm not quite a dinosaur. My major issues with Glocks are the terrible ergonomics. They simply do not "point" for me. 1911's and revolvers do point for me, probably because of my training and experience, but Glocks are not called "blocks" for no reason. On top of that, the triggers are awful. I think the aftermarket trigger systems are popular for that reason. I never recommend them to anyone although when I meet a Glocky-type shooter, I just nod at his or her effusive commentary and say "Glocks are just not for me."
Thanks for your videos!
Good point. I grew up firing hunting rifles, and rarely shot a pistol. Just a little .22. I bought a Glock 43x roughly a year ago due to the COVID/political/etc. situation(s). I didn't realize when I bought it that it didn't have a manual safety. I kept it, trained with it some, and passed the class for a conceal carry permit. The aforementioned permit is not required in Alaska, but I wanted the training, reciprocaty, $ saved on future purchases due to having already passed the background check, plus the satisfaction of having passed both the field & written test. I was real nervous when I first started carrying my pistol every day, but now am relaxed but safe with it. My local gun range costs $150 a year, but runs from January through December. My finances just now cleared up enough for me to afford it, but they only sell one year memberships. So I'll have to finish this month without a comfy, heated range. Unless I want to pay $150 for just two weeks of use. I'll survive plinking outside in Alaska winter for two more weeks...🥶
Agreed. It’s my love for 1911’s that made me a m&p fan. Familiar grip angle and safety and all around better feeling and looking guns than glocks.
I'm in my late 30s and I looooooove Glocks!
I have a few reasons why I love glock. 1. Ive learned and shot my first gun with a glock 23... 2. I am very simple and basic, glock is very simple and basic. 3. to me in my opinion glock has been very dependable
It had a funky grip angle which forces me to accidentally aim it too high, when it came to the Glock 19 I tried. In the case of the Glock 26 I rented, it felt like a big, blocky bar of soap. That caused me to have problems with FTE/limp-wristing. I just couldn't hold on to it. I would need grip tape to fix that problem.
So aka nothing to do with the actual gun . Just ur feeling and small hands lol 🤡
@@jhh600 One is not REQUIRED to be a Glock fanboy. Chevy vs. Ford, for example. Found On Road Dead!
I carried a Glock 17 as my department issued duty weapon for 23 years. I was happy when I was allowed to purchase it when I retired. My off duty weapon was my personal Glock 30. I have personally owned 2 Smith & Wesson semi automatic handguns and a Beretta 92FS. I have fired various semi automatic handguns from different manufacturers. I trust Glock more than any other manufacturer.
It's true for me, nearly 20 years ago when I was legally able to get more serious about my 2A I stayed away from glock because of it popularity. Now that I'm more distinguished lol I prefer glocks
I dislike Glocks because they don't fit my hand right, they feel blocky and chunky. The trigger sucks in my opinion. I've gone for the S&W MP line up. I've got one in .40 and .45, i plan on picking the new one in 10mm up as well. Of course, my 1911 also rides in my holster
The PSA Dagger is what the original Glock 19 should have been. Basic model is $299 and improved grip angle. Absolutely best bang for your buck. Hope a G26 model is happening in the future.
Lololol careful, someone may get triggered by that
You are correct sir, thank you. I've edited my comment.
Not a Glock fan. I have a g19, but for some odd reason I just don't shoot well with it.
I bought into the Glock 43 when it came out because it was the smallest 9mm for CCW that I would rely on for self defense...EVEN tho I hate Glock...it was the BEST choice for the purpose I needed it for. My G43 has been 100% reliable , light enough to comfortably carry all day and small enough to conceal just about anywhere I want to carry it...although I do believe they dropped the ball on capacity. I had said for YEARS the best idea would be to have a thin / narrow , single column slide ( to save bulk and weight ) with a one-and-a-half column magazine to carry about 9 or 10 rounds. Now that idea has finally been realized by almost everyone and it is GREAT for we CCW folks !! Since the Shield plus and Kimber Mako are out , I will probably be switching as soon as these models are out long enough to prove their reliability and durability. OR if HK comes out with a similarly sized gun - then it will be HK !!
"Accidental Misfires" are actually '"Accidental Discharges" a "misfire" is different. What you're describing sounds mostly like human error. Keeping your finger off the trigger when not shooting is vital for safety when using ALL GUNS.
I used to hate Glocks. I thought they were ugly and any time I held one they felt ugly. I was a 1911 guy, a steel gun guy. A few years back I bought a new 1911 built by a reputable American company and it was a terrible gun. Since then I've tried other pistols as this left me sour towards the 1911. I now really like Glocks and CZ. I'm not sure how ended up liking the feel and the look of Glock but I do (the cz looks even better). I bought the G44 to teach my kids and the G19 for myself.
I have a G-17 and I am very accurate with it, more so than any other pistol I own. I would never carry it however because of the safety issue. My preferred pistol is the 1911 platform. In my opinion the 1911 platform is one of the safest semi auto pistols out there to carry.
Agree 💯 percent!!
Had G-17 and was very accurate with it as well!
Glocks have 3 safety mechanisms. As long as you carry with a good quality holster you would never have to worry about the gun firing unless you pull the trigger.
W B glock does not have a "safety issue" who are you people who carry guns but don't know how they work?
I love 1911s and revolvers. Wood and steel as others have said. Having said that, I respect Glocks for what they are and what they can do. I can typically shoot them as good or better than even my beloved 1911s. You will never go wrong keeping a Glock on hand.
It's like they couldn't get it quite right over twelveteen hundred variations.
Reason #1 always fascinated me, It applies to music, movies, cars...even PHONES. Some things are popular because they are good, Some thing are popular DESPITE being bad. I never decided anything's "worthiness" to me based on popularity, but based on whether it appealed to ME. I have personally favorite brands and things that are wildly popular (Coca-Cola, "Classic Rock") and others that people are "Meh," about (Buicks, Jazz and Classical music Esp. in the under 60 demo.). I don't currently own a Glock, But I would! (and likely will at some point) because the have earned a good reputation for reliability AND they are not STUPID expensive. I will admit to "hating" the Glock when they were new because I thought they were ugly. To me a "proper" service semiauto pistol looked like a 1911 or a P35. But I also had the same reaction to the '86 Ford Taurus. I thought the Chevy Celebrity looked more like a "car" than that new blobby thing Ford made. And when I first saw the Glock, I thought, "Yeah more like a Block. No, thanks- I'll keep my Browning Hi-Power." LOL. But "plastic" pistols and rounded cars became the mainstream, and I am OK with them now. Things change...So do people.
I've owned Berettas, Colts, Smith and Wessons, Sigs, Rugers, Springfields and Glocks. All great pistols. Glock is not my favorite, but I do love my G17 and G23. They're both great guns that I know I can rely on and shoot well. So I just don't get the bashing of any of these choices. To each his own, I guess. I just know that, from my experience, I can always count on them to do the job.
My number 1 reason,especially for every day carry,is no manual safety.I feel more safer for the manual safety for myself as well as others.Other than that,I do love the Glock.
More safer huh?
I love 1911s. They feel really good in your hands. My buddy said, my Glock feels like he's holding a brick. I switched to Glock b/c of the LEO's I know. That's all they carry. After taking a combat hand gun classes (2500+ rounds), I learned why. After 200 to 400 round, the one's with 1911s started having feed issues. They needed cleaned. The one's with Glocks, never missed a beat. It made me a believer & I've never looked back...
Many folks feel this way. However I never expect to fire 400 rounds as a civilian without cleaning the gun.
In a normal world, I agree 100%. In today's times, I'm thankful for Glocks and I don't have to worry about lint, dust, hair, and the like.
Guns don't kill people.
Alec Baldwin does.
When I got my G19 around 25 years ago they were still fairly novel. A friend who had to carry with a federal license for his job looked at it and said, "oh how cute."
He then shot five rounds at 15 yards, putting them all in the space of a quarter. After seeing that he bought one for himself and used it instead of the S&W he'd carried for years.
Biggest reason people hate Glocks, they've never used one.
To each their own. I’ve shot many of them and have yet to hold/shoot one that felt natural in my hand. I have plenty of other polymer pistols and a few metal framed ones. Glocks have just never gotten along with my hands.
I’m glad that you’ve found something that works for you though.
Ive used Glock before. I dont care for it much. I prefer other pistols over the Glock.
Wrong
i can see those reasons, but from my own experience ask those that hate glock if they have fired or owned 1 and 85 out of 100 will say no and also the plastic gun argument is void now as most that dont want poly have s&w and sig and a bunch of brands that are plastic guns especially now with the cc craze
My number one reason there's better guns for less money.
There are far better for less and more than the price of glock. CZ has proven to be far superior to glock in accuracy and recoil, in my opinion. People should go with what they prefer, EVEN IF its a glock.
I hated them when I first got into the world of firearms. Infact, I hated anything that was striker fired. Then, I made the mistake of shooting my friends g19. Not only did it feel really good, I hit my mark every shot. It seemed to fit when I didn't want it to. Now, they are my number one choice. If I was converted, anyone can be.
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Seen that gun jam in more circumstances than i can count. On police body cams, youtube shooting videos and at the gun range. Oh and its ugly as all heck.
Actually, it does have a safety. Its called your index finger. Keep the damn thing out of the trigger guard until you're ready to pull.
Most of those reasons is why I had a Glock, then I quickly traded it for another Beretta. I don't trust anything that doesn't have a Manual Safety, and I hate the Trigger pull of a Glock, and I'd prefer an Exposed Hammer, strangely enough... I don't like the lack of weight to it (A Beretta 92F and 92FS or M9 have a little extra weight to it that actually Saps up any Recoil from the High Velocity 9x19 Parabellum). I do like the Look of a Glock (though they should smooth out some edges). But I'd prefer a Manual Safety addition to it for more control. The idea of a Firearm in General if for You to have control over your weapon, There's no such thing as being too safe, but if you have an unloaded weapon with a Lock in the trigger and place it inside of a box for Self-Defense... Then you'll end up hurt before you actually utilize it.
Myself I don't like glocks because I have dry hands and the plastic I can't get a secure grip on it. Second the heavy steel slide on a plastic frame (has no one ever heard of an object in motion tends to stay in motion at glock?) with me the slide causes way to much muzzle jump. Third no external safety, I'm a retired armed guard I want a solid de-cock safety.
This video is pretty good.... Here's my take:
#1) ergonomics and aesthetics. If I wanted to carry something as awkward as a Glock, I'd stick a 2x4 in my pocket. There's no character at all in ANY design. Not even their latest releases.
#2) Zero bang for buck value. $550-600 retail with plastic crap sights, smushy trigger, no grip texture, and 1 pic rail slot!? C'mon son. Right out of the box you're going to spend an additional $150-300 on *actually* perfecting Glock "perfection".
#3) "But muh reliabiltahh." Reliability isn't a feature, it's an expectation. And MOST modern firearms are dang reliable. I'd happily take a Shield, M&P2, APX, PPS m2, P320, TP9 Elite.... any of those, heck even the G3c, could go a couple thousand rounds EASILY out of the box, no mods. And all of those are waaay more comfortable to hold and LOOK better than a Block.
#4) After Market Parts.... Yeah. If you're buying a gun because you want to modify it to look tacticool and spiffy, then you're buying a gun for a whole 'nother reason. Buying because you *know* your going to upgrade it is like buying a salvage title to restore. You just want to show off what you built. Doesn't make you a racer.
#5) "Every gun is a Glock clone so I'll stick the original." ..... People say this. But that makes no sense especially knowing that virtually nothing significant has changed about Glock since the late 80's. It's like saying, "every car is a clone of the Ford Escort, I'll stick to the original." Bruhhhh. Times, they are a changing.
The APX is a hidden gem. I’m plotting on getting one next year.
You're crying way too much about the way it looks.
@@totalnewb123
APX is nice but TP9 SC can’t be beat
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I’m pretty sure I disagree with absolutely everything you said.
Way too hyped. I mean WAY TOO HYPED. I have several and all my Sigs are just as reliable. Sights are crap, grip angle sucks, MOS mounting plates are cheap and fragile, aftermarket is way more expensive than that of Sigs or M&Ps, lower capacity for the same volumetric size, essentially no models have an external safety (for those who would use it), and they are ugly as sin (personal opinion, I get it if you don't agree). Finally, I'm a USPSA shooter and was intending on using a G34 for a Carry Optics match. Two days before the match, my stock firing pin snapped and I had to use a P320 I had. Ended up setting several PRs on the match with it. Glocks work fine, but if anyone ever asks me what their first pistol should be, I'm gonna tell them to get a Sig or a S&W.
I work in a gun shop and have fired everything under the sun. There is no firearm more reliable than the Glock. Period. Glocks are not my favorite by any means but they are the work horse of the firearms world. The Glock 19 is the most widely used pistol in the world for a reason.
Glocks are good guns, I carried them for over two years on duty, that being said prefer M&P's, I believe they're better in everyway imo. The reason why I hate glocks are because of the insufferable glock sucking fanboys.
I keep a Glock as my SHTF and/or WROL gun. Currently, it’s a G23, 40 caliber compact. My reasoning behind my choice are many. 1. I can use 13,15, or 22 round factory magazines. 2. It fits my hand quite nicely, and I’m comfortable and confident with it. 3. I have conversion barrels in 9 mm, and 357Sig. All rounds can be fired from one magazine, in a pinch. This alleviates the ammunition shortages, I can just switch to a different caliber when my primary caliber dries up. I know that there are two different manufacturers that have a 22lr conversion upper that will slide on without any modifications. Ultimately, I will buy another G38, in 45GAP, along with a spare 40 caliber slide to swap barrels in, and a 22lr upper. 4. Since the Glock is owned by the millions, adaptability of parts, magazines, holsters and aftermarket accessories abound. That’s why I chose a Glock.
I've shot guns ranging from a Daisy BB gun up to 155mm Howitzers & Glocks though dependable, are the most underwhelming & over rated guns I've ever used. I'd rather have a SigSauer or S & W any day !
I’ve owned two of them, and both were duty weapons I carried while a Deputy Sheriff in the 90’s. They are the most trustworthy weapons I know of. I never once had them jam on me, not even straight out of the box brand new. I owned; model 17, 9mm, and model 22 , .40 S&W. I wish I would have never sold them. By the way, they aren’t pretty, but they are effective.
Why not just buy another one? They are pretty easy to come by and the gen 5 Glocks are really nice.
@@jstud999 there’s a few other handguns I’d like to have. I reverted back to the wheel guns again. I just love revolver’s.
Bought a model 22, when I was younger, but, was taught on the 1911, and M9.
The lack of external safety was uncomfortable to me.
Plaxico Burress shot himself, a few weeks later, with the same gun, and, I sold it.
I've learned about using your holster, as the external safety since them.
Borrowed one, for IDPA.
The grip angle just felt "off", when I was practicing with it, but, it just worked, when it came time to run the courses.
I stick to my Smith&Wesson, just because it's mine, but, I've got nothing bad to say about those ugly firearms.
Bought my first gun in LIFE in 2011 and it was a Glock 19 .40
Still have it today. Its my First home defense weapon and my daily carry EVERYEHERE I go.
I worried about an accidental misfire for about one....two months tops after buying it.
But I'm EXTRA careful and in my ten years of having it the closest Ive ever come to an accidental misfire or accident with it , is I dropped it in my bathroom.
I turned and waited for it to go off and brace for being hit ( praying the whole time ) and it never went off.
Very durable.
Clean it clean and it will protect you.
Be a responsible gun owner and you're good when it comes to an accidental discharge.
I LOVE IT.
Got my wife the 43 about two years ago and its her daily carry.
It would be the Glock 23. Glock 19 is chambered in 9mm.
I'm an old guy. Most of my life the gun writers extolled the virtues of carrying a1911 cocked and locked, i.e manual safety engaged - to be swept off on the draw. Now I constantly read how carrying with a manual safety engaged is tantamount to having a death wish. Jeff Cooper would roll over in his grave! I sometimes carry a Glock. 19, but would be happier if it had an easy to sweep down manual safety.
Switch to the HK USP or p2000 you'll have the same polymer frame and a hammer fired pistol with a manual safety and more reliable than a glock
Thanks Mark not many people will come out with a list like this . I have never shot one so I personally can't say if it's a good firearm or not however my issue is with the people that own them they come at you that your firearm is a piece of crap because it's not a Glock. There are a lot of very fine firearms out there that will put a Glock to shame . I catch so much crap because I own a Remington RP9 and after about 2500 rounds thru it have never had a misfire, mis-feed or stove pipe with it and yes I trust my life with it . So open up your eyes and mind there's more than one manufacturer out there that make quality hand guns
I'm a die hard Sig person myself. That's all I carry.
Being a veteran and a cop There’s no other gun I would trust with my life. GLOCK 💯💯💯💯
How many cops have you arrested?
Canik would disagree with you
@@jusaskin2170 How many stupid questions have you asked?
@@rhoonah5849 Obviously not as many as you little one.
@@jusaskin2170 Well we have evidence of you asking at least one and no evidence of me asking any so I beg to differ my son.
I really expected one of the top 5 to be the fact that Glock fan boys are so obnoxious. I actually expected that to be number one. I personally don't have strong feelings about Glock. I will never own one because there's no safety. I understand the whole, "I am the safety" argument. I just don't buy it. I grew up shooting and hunting with rifles and shotguns that all had safeties. To me, having a manual safety on a gun is just as important a part of gun safety as "keep your booger hook off the bang switch." If you disagree, that's fine. We can agree to disagree. Which brings me back to how obnoxious Glock fan boys are. They can never do that. If they can't berate you into agreeing that you don't need a safety on your gun, they will treat you like you're some kind of idiot. I don't mind that other people carry Glocks. I just don't enjoy being in the company of a lot of people who do.
Well, I guess as revolver people the no safety thing puts us on your naughty list, too...we own a 1911, a bersa, and a lcp ll, but it is the revolvers that get carried...
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@@PetuniaIii-pd1ww I suspect that is a different kettle of fish. A DA revolver is more like a DA/SA auto.
Nothing wrong with a safety as long as your train to use it. Personally, I carry a hellcat without a safety. I have a good holster, and I train with it. Guns don’t just go off. I don’t think I would ever carry a gun with a safety
Mines great a Gen 3 G22 . I have the 40 barrel a 9mm and a .22 subcal conversion.
I own a Glock 19 gen 4.It was my first semiautomatic purchase.One of my friend's had 2 or 3 Glocks and let me test fire 2 of his before I bought mine.He explained the trigger safety deal and I was fine with that.I've fired other handguns from 38 Specials to 44 Magnums over the years and all kinds of rifles and shotguns.I know that any gun is Only as safe as the Owner.I agree Glocks are not the prettiest guns made but I bought mine for Dependability,Reliability,Easy maintenance,track record and price.I also have a Sig 365 that Really feels good in your hand.My Glock does what I bought it for,Dependability without alot of breakin period.
G19 was also my first handgun purchase. I’ve since bought dozens of handguns. I have berettas, sigs, 1911s, Springfield, etc. G19 is my bedside gun. G26 is my carry. It’s definitely not the prettiest but out of all my guns I trust the glocks the most.
I know Glock is a great firearm, but, no one ever comments on how hard it is to strip it down with the 2 very small releases on the side especially if your hand is sweaty. I have literally made my fingers bleed trying to press these small releases. Beretta field strip release is just super easy. Great design for Beretta and Taurus pt 92.