I carry the G48 with the SA 15 round mags daily. Hands down the best combination of shootability/capacity/comfortable carry of any gun I have ever had. I had a Kydex holster custom made that lets the gun ride a bit higher on my waist. This enables me to bend over without the muzzle digging into my groin and also get an easy grip without my belt betting into the way of my fingers. With the Holosun 507K sight, it is an optimal EDC package. In my opinion anyway.
🤣🤣🤣 and your Instagram "not a gun bunny , don't be a creep" Love it. You've got my respect. My wife and I will be following you from now on. You and She Equips Herself are a breath of fresh air to the gun community.
I was in the middle of watching one of your previous videos when this one dropped! Your tips have really helped me to not have as many growing pains with my concealing! I just upgraded to a G48 from a 42. I was set on getting a 19, but fell in love with the 48! The grip fit my hand so much better than the 19 and I feel like the 19 would have been a bit more of a challenge to conceal in my summer clothing (Florida). Great video!
Glock 48 with SA mags is a great carry combo. I think it hits the sweet spot for size/weight/ firepower, especially if you're already steeped in Glock. Carry mine everyday.
SA15 Mags suck. Nobody who trains people for a living or knows what they are talking about will recommend those magazines. I had failure after failure with them they are complete garbage. You should never put anything but factory magazines in a gun especially a carry gun that you are going to trust your life too. Never
@@roweshowtactical completely agree. I initially bought into the hype with the S15’s but my experience with them was the worst. Had 37 failure to feed malfunctions in 200ish rounds between 3 mags at the range. Switched back to OEM and put 500 through them without a single issue. I’ll take 10 solid rounds over a possible 15 any day. Shield Arms did have great customer service though- completely refunded me. I just wish they worked the way they were supposed to
@@Mangobrain82 They suck. Nobody who trains people for a living suggest you use these mags. You can keep listening to entertainers and people who don’t know shit, that’s fine. Never would I ever trust these with my life. If you would, good on you. I have followers who have purchased the GEN two versions and had jam after jam. They suck, flat out they suck. And if you actually know what you’re doing and you actually train you know that.
I remember on my 21st birthday when I went to buy my first handgun before I got my ccw. Walked in to get a normal 43 and walked out with the og silver slide 43x. Been carrying it ever since and the SA 15 mags only serves to solidify it as my go to carry gun.
Try before you buy is absolutely the best advice for choosing your carry pistol. I'm quite happy that the classic subcompacts fit me perfectly; the 43, 48, Hellcat and 365 are just too small for me. This gives me a large list of compatibility options in holsters and magazines.
I own all the new shiny micro compacts but every time I pick up my G26 I’m still in love. There’s just something about it ya know. Like it’s small enough to be a subcompact but still feels capable like a duty gun.
We live in the golden times for conceal carry choices as well as holster choices. Having carried a g19 for the better part of two decades with a very small stature, I prefer the hellcat for summer carry. The 48 is the same size as a g19 just thinner. The advice to shoot before buy is a good one, but most people won’t have that option. Another thing to remember is that conceal carry guns aren’t going to be as comfortable or accurate as a bigger target or duty size gun and that is what a lot of people fail to remember when picking a conceal carry gun. They want full size comfortable shooting in the smallest package possible.
I’m so glad your husband has enough respect to let you choose the right carry gun for you. I to carry my G48 when I need to conceal but on duty I carry a G21 duty gun. I’ve carried Glocks since I bought my first G17 gen 1 and still carry it off duty a lot.
Glad RUclips recommended your video. You made a logical, rational, and honest decision when you tested and fired the gun you will be your every day carry gun. I met hundreds of people who made the biggest mistake by buying a gun based on RUclips opinion videos, instead of testing it for themselves. Good move on your part.
After ignoring the 48 for a long time, I finally got to shoot one. It is my Goldilocks gun! Never say never, but I don't think I'll ever find a better gun FOR ME! YMMV! Thanks!
My first gun purchase was a carry gun when I turned 21. I thought for sure I wanted a Ruger LC9s, but once I rented a few guns at the range, I quickly discovered that was not the case. I ended up with a Walther PPS M2, although the Glock 43 was the runner up. (This was a few years ago, the P365 hadn't even come out yet) I'm currently rolling with a P365XL, my wife now carriers the Walther.
Great choices. I carry the p365 xl and love it, but since I have a Walther PPQ m2, I know I would just love the PPS m2 even though I haven't been able to hold one yet in my hands. But anyway yes, both are wonderful choices for sure.
I did a lot of research on concealment guns and the standard 365, I thought was too small then came the XL; the best of both worlds. Concealment, capacity and accuracy equals confidence.
@@strat1080 True and I could care less about mag-wells; however, thickness has little to do with printing; it's the length of a grip that has a tendency to print; I certainly don't have any issue what-so-ever with printing and I'm not even a big guy and I don't think that's an issue for a lot of people as well except for a few. But, that's why there's other guns out there on the market to fit their needs.
I’m still deciding between the 48 and the XL. A commenter for another video said they’re so equal that his decision came down to dropping them. If one goes with the non-manual safety XL, apparently there have been instances of misfire, vice the Glock, which with its “internal safeties”, apparently never fires when dropped (which has been my personal/professional experience). So, I’m leaning 48 at the moment. Still to be determined, though. Best of luck with the XL!
@@jayhache5609 Misfire? Not sure what you're talking about; maybe you're talking about the Sig P320 being accidentally fired when dropped? Different gun; however funny thing happened the other day; I set my 365XL on the table where there were magazines and it slipped and dropped about 3.5 feet. Gun was loaded in it's holster; never went off. However, go with what you feel comfortable, either way they're both great carry guns.
I had the "pinching" problem with the P365. I did rent it before buying it, but I didn't start feeling the "pinch" until I bought it and started putting 100 rounds through it at two separate range sessions. I sold it less than a week after I bought it. I wound up with the G48.
Great video. I got a 43X MOS a few months ago. Initially got a holster from LAS Concealment specifically for it. Wish I had waited a little; I found a 48 MOS and bought it (when you see a Unicorn, take action). Somehow discovered John at Phlster about the same time. Ordered a Phlster Pro for the 48/43X. Wow. With a little tweaking, either gun disappears. It's hard to tell the difference between the two in the holster, when with the 43X & LAS, I had problems with grip tip over. I actually like shooting the 43X a little more than the 48....maybe because I've had it longer.
I cannot recommend the G43, have 8 round mags for it(+2 extension,) but would highly recommend the G43x or the G48 first & foremost. All handgun makers are going to higher capacity magazines for their smaller handguns. Have carried the G43 for a couple years, including a lot of action pistol shootings, and too many hours to count dry firing. The stock G43 magazine is a bit of concern to me when loading the mag. Dry fire some & you'll notice the last bullet not fitting perfectly in the magazine. Though all my action shooting events, I never had a malfunction. And the stock G43 trigger has much to be desired, as well. I own several Johnny Glock triggers, and they make all my Glock's a pleasure to shoot. Don't forget to be patient to purchase the Shield Arm (out of stock now) 15 round magazines for your G43x & your G48. Also, red dot & a weapon lights are musts to have in today's times for all personal protection weapons.
Yes, this is true. It is also true that your money goes a lot further even including those upgrades. $1,000 dollars was enough for me to buy a Glock 29, minus connector, Trijicon HD XR Night sights, 7 additional magazines and several boxes of ammunition back in the before-times. I believe the P365 XL runs short at 6 additional mags and nothing more.
I carry a 43X with a Sheild Arms 15 round magazine with an Advanced Mini Holster and I can tell you that your concerns about tipping weight are unfounded. On another note, a shorter slide definitely helps with appendix carry.
My daughter likes the G42 for ultra concealable ccw carry. It works better than pepper spray. She didn’t care for the 43, 43x nor the 48, as she’s shot mine. But she loves her Glock 19! Go figure.
I own Glock 17s, Glock 19s, Glock 26, Glock 48. Yes, I’m a fan just not a fan boy. After shooting other models Glock just works with my grip, ease of maintenance, and history of reliability. Bought my wife a Glock 42 because she has issues shooting 9mm (except with Glock 19; she says felt recoil isn’t fun for her). The.380 (or 9mm short) is an effective self defense round, and compared to the Glock 43/43X/48 has significantly less felt recoil. Now if SA would manufacture a .380 magazine… 10 rounds maybe?
For someone not looking to cc would you recommend the g19? I live in a mag restricted state so 10round limit makes the 48 make more sense but the slide weight of the g19 and being ambi make it a tough choice. Also a ton more options available due to the rail width.
@@awesomedave8484 Yea, if you wanna stay 9mm but aren't going to CC, you could go with the 19 or 19x/45, just depending on your preference. You can't currently take full advantage of the capacity, but the extra size of the grip should still make it easier to shoot & if they ever get rid of the commie mag restrictions on you guys, you can switch to the nice capacity mags. If you're a lefty, you will want the Gen 5 19 or any 19x in general.
@@pewpewTN thanks for the quick reply…I have more of a chance moving to a free state then the law being reversed. I just picked up the p365xl but have another permit to fill so I appreciate the suggestion.
That's EXACTLY how I ended up with a bunch of full sized Sig P320's and not a CZ, M&P or Glock Went to a Shoot Point Blank and rented a bunch of 9mm pistols Based on my exhaustive research I was leaning heavily towards buying a CZ P-10c But when I shot it the trigger pinched my finger badly essentially every shot Ended up shooting the P320 absolutely the best and now the P320 is my primary full sized handgun Excellent advice I feel it is if at all humanly possible mandatory to first shoot any handgun before you buy it. Even if it requires you drive 2-3 hours round trip as that's far less costly than buying a $500-$600+ HG you then find out you don't like or enjoy shooting as after all your primary reason for buying the gun is to God forbid you must use it to defend the lives of your loved ones or yourself I ended up buying three and selling two other concealed carry specific handguns before I ended up with what I carry and most prefer.
Very nice channel. Having a hard time finding good info for my fiancé but you are very informative and not super flashy or anything. All guns and info only. Thank you.
In my decision of the 43X vs 48 I was first decided on the 48 but later considered the 43X more appropriate. The 48 slide and barrel hang out over the frame considerably. My concern was that overhang may cause the 48 to be pushed out of battery during a close range situation that may actually be a hands on struggle. I also think that at close range a short barrel gun is faster. The short barrel clears the holster and clothing barriers faster. Thecshort sight radius also give the perception that sights are lined up faster because they are closer together. Anyway I hope you enjoy your 48 and I hope it serves you well.
Every gun is different for everyone. I’m not trying to bash anyone of them because I probably have it too. Looking for something easier to conceal I got the sig P365xl added a red dot. Then I got the P365 used the grip frame off the P365xl got the 15rd mag and now have a 15+1 pocket pistol that’s a really good shooter!
I got the P365 then added a 12 rd mag and a 15 rd mag. Usually carry the 12rd with the 10, a 12, or the 15 rd as spare depending on where I expect to be and what time of the day.. I can always go with flush 10 rd for minimum size like pocket carry or 12 rd normal. 15 seems too long to conceal for me.
I LOVE the G48 for being the perfect size for smaller hands... (I carry a G19 as my EDC)... I only wish Glock would get wise and come out with a G43 2.0 with the same short grip but widened to fit G48 mags. Then it would be really AWESOME if Shield Arms were to come out with a flush-fitting 10- or 12-round magazine for it. That would be TOTALLY WICKED!🤘😎
@@tessahbooth no no no! What I meant was... and I probably should have put it this way in the first place... basically a G43X with the grip chopped to be the same length as a G43. Does that make better sense?
@@tessahbooth essentially, yes, but with greater potential capacity. As is currently the G43 only fits single-stack mags (6-rounds standard, +1/+2 with extended baseplates). But what I'm suggesting is that the G43-- with the same short length grip-- be updated to fit G48 mags similar to how a G26 can fit G19 and G17 mags. I like how the G26 has the interchangeability of using larger capacity mags from the G19 and G17. I only wish Glock had thought to incorporate that same concept into the Slime-Line model lineup: the G43, G43X and G48. It just makes sense.
@@Wetworks_Arclight I heard from a little birdie that Shield Arms is working on making a 10 rnd mag that is compatible with the 43. Who knows when that will happen, but I think it may be in the works!
thanks for the response. i'm a thin tall guy with no hips. my g43 , g26 are both uncomfortable with my standard holster while sitting down. maybe i need to play with different holsters. thank you again for your quick response thou. keep up the great channel
It sucks to keep grinding through hundreds of dollars and months of waiting to find the right holster but I promise it makes all the difference. Finding the right holster for your body type and carry position is, in my humble opinion, just as important as selecting which firearm to carry. One thing I learned in my trials is buy quality holster. The cheapo $20-$50 just don’t fit it for me in most applications. Right now I’ve got a $200 Axis Elite with my P365X with a TLR-6 at 12 o’clock and I don’t hardly notice it. Carrying the same setup in my $80 Tulster Oath or $90 vedder tuck was very uncomfortable, didn’t conceal well, or provide a good enough grip from the draw. Some good high end companies to look at are Tier 1, Tenicore, and TXC. Good luck! 👍🏻
I hope you bought a metal mag catch along with those shield arms mags. The factory catch will work for a while but the metal mags will ultimately chew up the plastic factory slide catch. The glockstore has a tutorial for changing out that piece and shield arms sells the catch as well
There's always more videos coming down the pipe on that topic, but I do currently have several videos up about the nuances of concealment, so feel free to go check those out if you haven't already! :)
Great video. You are right about that there are many other considerations besides concealabilty and magazine capacity. I picked up the 365 back in 2018 and after carrying it for 2 years I wanted something with a longer grip because if I ever have to draw it, a larger grip feels more natural to me especially when the stress level is high and adrenaline is pumping up also. Now don't get me wrong, I have trained extensively on my 365 but a larger grip just feels better in those situations. Now I picked up the G48 because I couldn't find a 365xl then. But I did also get a 365xl later. And my son owns the hellcat. Of these firearms I do favor the G48 more. I shoot them all extremely well and yes the Hellcat does have more recoil. And I love my 365/xl but living in a very humid environment I am having rust issues compared to the G48. All your points are very valid. On a side note frankenguns are great, I built a G19 longslide myself and love it. Keep up the great work 👍
Loved the video, when I was choosing carry gun, I actually went the weird route and got a p320 FCU and just built it around the Wilson Combat Carry II grip. Similar to you, I liked that I could switch out a part and have multiple guns (p320 platform is super cool)
Best advice for anything. Try before you buy. Its shocking to me in this day and age when people don't try and/or do research. My cousin bought 2 cars without test driving. He HATES maybe even Loathes one of them. I told him ever hear of enterprise rent a car. A weeks worth of rent is cheaper than a bad mistake. He had it 5 years & got lucky (rarely drove it) selling it with this whole car shortage and only lost 1 grand. If he'd sold it before he'd have lost 6 grand from purchase price. Anyway guns are the same way especially with being accurate enough and palm fit feel.
While I truly appreciate your perspective of giving advice to shot a pistol before a purchase is what I heard every firearm instructor say repeatedly. The reality is that a significant amount of ranges have all of the old Glock and M&P pistols to rent out. The newest pistols are behind the counter for new sales and they never see the inside of the rental counter. If you have a friend in AZ that will let us try all of the latest pistols then send her our way. Your recommendation is based off sound judgement but not based on practically and the reality of the situation that a great majority of us have to deal with. That is why we look to people like yourself to give us a unique perspective of firearms that we will never be given the opportunity to shot unless we buy it. Not that I’m being hard on you but this recommendation gets repeated often but rarely challenged.
Thanks for pointing that out. That's not a challenge I have had to face, although that is not because I have a friend that can hook me up. Every gun I shot in this video was on the rental counter. Anyone could have walked into Shooters World in Peoria, AZ, and had the same experience as I did. I have lived in three states over the last three years, some of those areas being quite small towns. Although each town is different, this includes the Pacific Northwest, the Southeast, and Southwest. I haven't had any issues finding ranges that will allow me to rent guns and shoot them within an hours drive, so long as they had ammunition to offer. These are tough times for ammunition, and guns can be hard to come by, but that doesn't change the fact that IF you have the option to rent a gun before you purchase it then that would be ideal. If not, many beginners can benefit from at least handling guns before they buy them.
I have to ask if you had every choice available you said at the beginning who the hell picks the 365 sas ? that sight looks like a headache on top of my gun
I just bought my first gun yesterday! Bought the Glock 48. I need to sign up for some classes but I also need to figure out how to carry it once I get a concealed carry license
Great presentation. I chose the 48 as well. Only I purchased a lot of others along the way...CC seemed to always be an issue. I was either giving up capacity or concealment. I carried a G43 for quite some time with an extended mag. When the 48 came across my radar, with the Franken gun option and the SA mags, I was sold. With the extra length, it has calmed some of the muzzle flip. Last point. I purchased a fat guy holster by JX Tactical. No, I'm not a fat guy but was sold on the fact that it sits a little lower in the pants line. I can easily wear a thin tank top shirt and shorts and the gun is invisible. The only alteration I made was I bought a wedge for comfort.
You should check out shield arms gen 2 double stack magazine for the glock 48. They made it out of steel so there’s more room inside for the double stack. 15 instead of 10!
It is understandable, but still incredible, how many shops you can go into and say "I want to try these 3 or 4 before I buy one" and all they will do is offer you four rental fees plus a range fee, with no credit towards the purchase.
I tried as many guns as I wanted for flat $20 on top of the range time. I tried the clock 19 beretta storm, a shield, didnt have a sig at the time :( in the end I liked my dads xd so I got one of those. Gonna get a sig next.
I’ve never really thought about that. Maybe next time I do and I plan on purchasing I’ll try to have them credit the charge to the purchase price! Great food for thought my man.
Yeah, it is expensive that to rent guns before you buy. My indoor range gives military/LE discounts for membership, which includes free rentals. You might be able to find a friend with similar benefits who would love to help you out. Just have to use their ammo.
Wow, I'm puzzled with everything I've done lately. I usually carry an XL with a Holosun 507K X2 daily. But I also love carrying my Masada Slim with the same red dot. But after shooting at the 48 at the range the other day I'm going nuts.. I want it now as I competed for years with a G19.... Oh well!
Great video!! Can you do a video on your concealment carry methods and tips to help those of us that wish to carry a larger firearm concealed on a daily basis?
My Wife is small like you & loves her SIG P938 Extremew/ the Viridian R5 Laser & 3 extra 7rnd mags, at 20y & in, wherever that laser is pointed? Is where that bullet hits & she loves it. Super easy to conceal on her or in her purse but with Constitutional Carry coming into law here in Texas.. No worries about CHL folks & the Gov. ripping people off for their rights to Carry. I taught my Wife as I was taught. I have LE experience though & we will both be taking the DPS Online Courses they are going to set up.. Glad your happy! You choose what fits you & what your more comfortable shooting.. Your also a great "Explainer" so to speak, other than a reviewer. Which is why I'm a new sub! Keep it up! I'm getting the 365xl with the Holosun k x2. (The baby red dot) I just can't do Plastic with SIG's Red Dots..
Great video and I subscribed and liked but you still never explained what was so bad about the 43X & it sounds like from everything you said until the end of the video that would’ve been the perfect gun. Especially since the 43X is the exact same gun and grip length but just a little bit shorter slide.
Nothing bad about the 43x necessarily, but I shared that I went with the 48 due to a concealment rule called the “keel principle”, and b/c I experienced less felt recoil with the 48 🙂
I’m kind of the other way. I buy a gun I’m interested in at a really good price online and shoot/carry it for a while and if I don’t like it I can usually sell it for about what I paid for it. You can only learn so much about a gun from shooting it at the range. You really need multiple range sessions and to carry it for a few weeks to decide if it’s right for you.
Being able to shoot it multiple times, and potentially carry it would definitely give someone a better "feel", but that's certainly not a practical method for most people :)
I think the carry portion of picking out a carry gun is just as important. We “carry” the guns 99% of the time. If the only thing we cared about was how it shot while standing on a static firing range we’d all be carrying full size double stacks 😅 I buy online and sell off what I don’t like. If a lose a few bucks it’s just the price of learning what I do or don’t like. But I think the knowledge gained is worth the price when choosing your primary self defense carry gun.
I made this video to answer that question 😄 ruclips.net/video/CrGHzePZOMY/видео.html I’m still mostly carrying the 48, until I feel more confident shooting the P365X it’s still only for special occasions.
Hellcat: snappy with a junk trigger. Grip is really blocky. SAS: sights? Noooo. It seems you can Franken-gun the S&W Shield/ Shield Plus. My long slide from the plus fits on the shield. 2 guns. 4 configurations.
Yessir the optics ready 365x I made is a very nice setup! Best of both worlds in my opinion. And the ability to swap to the smaller 365 grip module in 30 seconds for deep concealment with a red dot is a game changer. Sig really changed the carry world with the interchangeable FCU in their firearms. Genius!
About trying before buying, I think it might help to try it more than once and on different days. There were several items I hated the first time I tried them.
hi, try the hellcat RDP, if you dont mind an extra inch u may like it, as for snags, they can cost u valuable seconds in combat, plus Soldiers have more straps, cords, equipment etc to catch, but even a shirt can snag....curious if your red dots have evr fogged up.....
I’ve not had to deal with fog. I also haven’t experienced my dot catching on my clothes any more than my irons have in the past. Unfortunately I’ve tried the Hellcat, and I’m personally just not a huge fan 😕
@@tessahbooth hi no i meant the SAS sights, Im sayn anti snag is good in general but better for soldiers. and im wondering if red dots EVER fog up in rain or temp changes makn them useless....ive never used one....ty
great idea, keel principle. try sitting in a car or sitting on a motorcycle with that much gun or holster in your waist? i don't see that working. i get the idea. but not a fan of it
I happen to know a fairly petite female who wears a longer holster in the appendix position on a motorcycle :) Discomfort issues typically come from improper placement, and lack of holster wedge. Not always, but fairly often.
My fiance and her brother carries a 365xl and her Dad carries the 365. I've shot them so many times and want to like it but I just can't get behind it. My daily carry is a G19 but I want a 48 really bad, if I could only find one.....
I bought the Hellcat OSP in FDE color as my first firearm and edc. The name, design of the gun and features just sold me..also that FDE color. I'll say the Hellcat was not a fun range gun first time around. It chewed my fingers up trying to manually load the rounds in the mags since the springs were so tough. I didn't know how to use the mag loader then 🙄. The slide release was nearly impossible to push down on. I got a blister on my pinky from the mag and on my middle finger from the trigger guard after 100 rds. My hands are just soft girly hands I guess 😆 Ive bought some gloves and I'm using the mag loader to make to make the range experience better. I practice some with no gloves of course cuz this will be my ccw. It was rough the first time but it's getting better! Also is it just me or does cleaning a gun feel therapeutic? 😄
Not a fan of Glocks. I own a 43 and 19 and no matter how much training I do, I can’t get the grip angle right when I instinctively draw. I have to be actively thinking to drop the front sight down. So I carry SIG 365 and H&K P30 now. Grip angle works with my natural draw.
I have owned dozens of pistols over the years (early 70's on) and REALLY tried to like golcks but could never overcome the reason you described. In my early 60's S&W came out with the MP9 4" compact which worked out pretty well and I ended up with three of them. THEN, glock came out with the 48/43X and I bought both and absolutly love them both. The grip angle just seems to work, the slimness of the pistol (especially the grip) works with my small hands. With the Shield 15 rd mags, glock really has a winner in these pistols. Try one at the range and see what you think.
@@danielberry6060 absolutely true! I’d been an M&P guy for a decade because I couldn’t get over the way the Glock hump instinctively pushed my front sight high on 19s and 17s. Weird thing is I don’t get the high front sight with my G26 because the hump is in the center of my palm and fills out my hand very nicely instead of an the bottom. I can even shoot my 26 without a pinky extension just as well as my M&P2.0 4”. When the 43x and 48 came out for some reason they don’t point high for me like the 19. I bought both a 43x MOS and 48 MOS and love them 😅
The 48 and 43x really do have a different grip ergonomic. I carried Smith and Sigs for the same reason. The G26 was an exception because the Glock hump is a little higher and just fills my palm out instead of pushing the front sight high. I love my G26, P365X, 43x MOS, and 48 MOS. All great carry guns!
@@ssgslaughter4639 Good to hear. I'm now aquiring a 43xmos (already have a Holosun 507K x2 waiting on it) and when its set up, 48 and 43x slide going off to glockstore for rmr cuts. I've been carrying and looking for 'perfect' pistol since '73 and this is the best I've come accross. And I am NOT a glock fanboy. At least I wasn't.
Some people like Glocks only. Many of us are open minded and like other handguns. So many to choose from nowadays: Sig Sauer, Walther Arms, Heckler & Koch, Beretta, Canik, Springfield Armory, CZ Firearms, Smith & Wesson, Taurus, Steyr, just to mention some outstanding gun manufacturers.
@@tessahbooth What is insane is to see from die-hard Glock loyalists calling "Glock clones" the newly developed striker-fired polymer frame modern handguns. Those people cannot understand that once the Glock patent expired, other reputable gun manufacturers went into redesigning their own platforms, in many cases improving and modifying the Glock model for the betterment of the pistol. It is a matter of fact, indisputable, that Walther Arms, Hecker & Koch, Canik Firearms, CZ Handguns, FNH, and others, improved their pistols triggers making them noticeably better than the Glock's. With that said, I am not trashing out Glock, we all know Gaston Glock was an uber genius, who revolutionized the design of traditional handguns. Glocks are great pistols, no question about that. However, "out of the box" Glocks require additional accessories and gunsmith work to make them par with the new models out there from different firearms makers. Let us accept positive changes and evolution, and don't get stuck in "only Glock" is good and the rest are "inferior or imitation" guns.
I carry the G48 with the SA 15 round mags daily. Hands down the best combination of shootability/capacity/comfortable carry of any gun I have ever had. I had a Kydex holster custom made that lets the gun ride a bit higher on my waist. This enables me to bend over without the muzzle digging into my groin and also get an easy grip without my belt betting into the way of my fingers. With the Holosun 507K sight, it is an optimal EDC package. In my opinion anyway.
Same here! Can carry whatever I want. The G48 just works with the SA magazines
🤣🤣🤣 and your Instagram "not a gun bunny , don't be a creep"
Love it. You've got my respect. My wife and I will be following you from now on.
You and She Equips Herself are a breath of fresh air to the gun community.
I was in the middle of watching one of your previous videos when this one dropped!
Your tips have really helped me to not have as many growing pains with my concealing!
I just upgraded to a G48 from a 42.
I was set on getting a 19, but fell in love with the 48! The grip fit my hand so much better than the 19 and I feel like the 19 would have been a bit more of a challenge to conceal in my summer clothing (Florida). Great video!
oversize tshirt, or muscle tees if its boiling con pinga, and any beltless clip are godsends
Currently researching all these guns now and literally all your points is why I’m sure I’ll be going with the G48 over the G43x and P365XL.
Glock 48 with SA mags is a great carry combo. I think it hits the sweet spot for size/weight/ firepower, especially if you're already steeped in Glock. Carry mine everyday.
SA15 Mags suck. Nobody who trains people for a living or knows what they are talking about will recommend those magazines. I had failure after failure with them they are complete garbage. You should never put anything but factory magazines in a gun especially a carry gun that you are going to trust your life too. Never
@@roweshowtactical completely agree. I initially bought into the hype with the S15’s but my experience with them was the worst. Had 37 failure to feed malfunctions in 200ish rounds between 3 mags at the range. Switched back to OEM and put 500 through them without a single issue. I’ll take 10 solid rounds over a possible 15 any day. Shield Arms did have great customer service though- completely refunded me. I just wish they worked the way they were supposed to
@@cmmn_crdnl yep. Pure trash. People who train know
@@roweshowtactical not everyone had bad experiences with shield mags. They’re coming out with Gen2 versions because guys like you complained so much.
@@Mangobrain82 They suck. Nobody who trains people for a living suggest you use these mags. You can keep listening to entertainers and people who don’t know shit, that’s fine. Never would I ever trust these with my life. If you would, good on you. I have followers who have purchased the GEN two versions and had jam after jam. They suck, flat out they suck. And if you actually know what you’re doing and you actually train you know that.
I remember on my 21st birthday when I went to buy my first handgun before I got my ccw. Walked in to get a normal 43 and walked out with the og silver slide 43x. Been carrying it ever since and the SA 15 mags only serves to solidify it as my go to carry gun.
Try before you buy is absolutely the best advice for choosing your carry pistol. I'm quite happy that the classic subcompacts fit me perfectly; the 43, 48, Hellcat and 365 are just too small for me. This gives me a large list of compatibility options in holsters and magazines.
I own all the new shiny micro compacts but every time I pick up my G26 I’m still in love. There’s just something about it ya know. Like it’s small enough to be a subcompact but still feels capable like a duty gun.
@@ssgslaughter4639 thicc 26
Your exact reasoning is why I went for the G48 as well. That extra slide really does help a ton for concealment.
We live in the golden times for conceal carry choices as well as holster choices. Having carried a g19 for the better part of two decades with a very small stature, I prefer the hellcat for summer carry. The 48 is the same size as a g19 just thinner. The advice to shoot before buy is a good one, but most people won’t have that option. Another thing to remember is that conceal carry guns aren’t going to be as comfortable or accurate as a bigger target or duty size gun and that is what a lot of people fail to remember when picking a conceal carry gun. They want full size comfortable shooting in the smallest package possible.
I never considered a longer gun being more easy to carry.
Thank you, good stuff.
I’m so glad your husband has enough respect to let you choose the right carry gun for you. I to carry my G48 when I need to conceal but on duty I carry a G21 duty gun. I’ve carried Glocks since I bought my first G17 gen 1 and still carry it off duty a lot.
My 43X lives in a 48 holster. No roll out. More comfortable IWB too because pressure is spread over a larger area.
Glad RUclips recommended your video.
You made a logical, rational, and honest decision when you tested and fired the gun you will be your every day carry gun.
I met hundreds of people who made the biggest mistake by buying a gun based on RUclips opinion videos, instead of testing it for themselves.
Good move on your part.
After ignoring the 48 for a long time, I finally got to shoot one. It is my Goldilocks gun! Never say never, but I don't think I'll ever find a better gun FOR ME! YMMV! Thanks!
My first gun purchase was a carry gun when I turned 21. I thought for sure I wanted a Ruger LC9s, but once I rented a few guns at the range, I quickly discovered that was not the case. I ended up with a Walther PPS M2, although the Glock 43 was the runner up. (This was a few years ago, the P365 hadn't even come out yet) I'm currently rolling with a P365XL, my wife now carriers the Walther.
I love the 365 xl, it is my favorite polymer gun to shoot. My edc and conceals so easily, also very accurate shoots like a full size gun!
Great choices. I carry the p365 xl and love it, but since I have a Walther PPQ m2, I know I would just love the PPS m2 even though I haven't been able to hold one yet in my hands. But anyway yes, both are wonderful choices for sure.
Sold my 365xl and now getting a Glock 48
I did a lot of research on concealment guns and the standard 365, I thought was too small then came the XL; the best of both worlds. Concealment, capacity and accuracy equals confidence.
Shot and own365xl and 48 and prefer and shoot better with P365XL as well as carry’s better
My only issue with the XL is the flared mag well that basically makes the gun as thick as a double stack gun right where guns tend to print
@@strat1080 True and I could care less about mag-wells; however, thickness has little to do with printing; it's the length of a grip that has a tendency to print; I certainly don't have any issue what-so-ever with printing and I'm not even a big guy and I don't think that's an issue for a lot of people as well except for a few. But, that's why there's other guns out there on the market to fit their needs.
I’m still deciding between the 48 and the XL. A commenter for another video said they’re so equal that his decision came down to dropping them. If one goes with the non-manual safety XL, apparently there have been instances of misfire, vice the Glock, which with its “internal safeties”, apparently never fires when dropped (which has been my personal/professional experience). So, I’m leaning 48 at the moment. Still to be determined, though. Best of luck with the XL!
@@jayhache5609 Misfire? Not sure what you're talking about; maybe you're talking about the Sig P320 being accidentally fired when dropped? Different gun; however funny thing happened the other day; I set my 365XL on the table where there were magazines and it slipped and dropped about 3.5 feet. Gun was loaded in it's holster; never went off. However, go with what you feel comfortable, either way they're both great carry guns.
I had the "pinching" problem with the P365. I did rent it before buying it, but I didn't start feeling the "pinch" until I bought it and started putting 100 rounds through it at two separate range sessions. I sold it less than a week after I bought it. I wound up with the G48.
Great video. I got a 43X MOS a few months ago. Initially got a holster from LAS Concealment specifically for it. Wish I had waited a little; I found a 48 MOS and bought it (when you see a Unicorn, take action). Somehow discovered John at Phlster about the same time. Ordered a Phlster Pro for the 48/43X. Wow. With a little tweaking, either gun disappears. It's hard to tell the difference between the two in the holster, when with the 43X & LAS, I had problems with grip tip over. I actually like shooting the 43X a little more than the 48....maybe because I've had it longer.
I cannot recommend the G43, have 8 round mags for it(+2 extension,) but would highly recommend the G43x or the G48 first & foremost. All handgun makers are going to higher capacity magazines for their smaller handguns. Have carried the G43 for a couple years, including a lot of action pistol shootings, and too many hours to count dry firing. The stock G43 magazine is a bit of concern to me when loading the mag. Dry fire some & you'll notice the last bullet not fitting perfectly in the magazine. Though all my action shooting events, I never had a malfunction. And the stock G43 trigger has much to be desired, as well. I own several Johnny Glock triggers, and they make all my Glock's a pleasure to shoot. Don't forget to be patient to purchase the Shield Arm (out of stock now) 15 round magazines for your G43x & your G48. Also, red dot & a weapon lights are musts to have in today's times for all personal protection weapons.
Sig P365 XL is the best straight out of the box without having to do any upgrades you have to with a Glock handguns.
Yes, this is true. It is also true that your money goes a lot further even including those upgrades. $1,000 dollars was enough for me to buy a Glock 29, minus connector, Trijicon HD XR Night sights, 7 additional magazines and several boxes of ammunition back in the before-times. I believe the P365 XL runs short at 6 additional mags and nothing more.
I carry a 43X with a Sheild Arms 15 round magazine with an Advanced Mini Holster and I can tell you that your concerns about tipping weight are unfounded. On another note, a shorter slide definitely helps with appendix carry.
Love mine! SA 15rd mag and mag release and it was perfect.
Great video! New to the channel. I have to agree, 48 is the way to go for glock concealed. I also like the S&W Shield Plus
My backup gun and ccw pistol. I do extraditions for my department and this fits the bill perfectly.
My daughter likes the G42 for ultra concealable ccw carry. It works better than pepper spray. She didn’t care for the 43, 43x nor the 48, as she’s shot mine. But she loves her Glock 19! Go figure.
I own Glock 17s, Glock 19s, Glock 26, Glock 48. Yes, I’m a fan just not a fan boy. After shooting other models Glock just works with my grip, ease of maintenance, and history of reliability.
Bought my wife a Glock 42 because she has issues shooting 9mm (except with Glock 19; she says felt recoil isn’t fun for her). The.380 (or 9mm short) is an effective self defense round, and compared to the Glock 43/43X/48 has significantly less felt recoil.
Now if SA would manufacture a .380 magazine… 10 rounds maybe?
The 48 MOS is the top tier option for CC.
No doubt about that.
For someone not looking to cc would you recommend the g19? I live in a mag restricted state so 10round limit makes the 48 make more sense but the slide weight of the g19 and being ambi make it a tough choice. Also a ton more options available due to the rail width.
@@awesomedave8484 Yea, if you wanna stay 9mm but aren't going to CC, you could go with the 19 or 19x/45, just depending on your preference.
You can't currently take full advantage of the capacity, but the extra size of the grip should still make it easier to shoot & if they ever get rid of the commie mag restrictions on you guys, you can switch to the nice capacity mags.
If you're a lefty, you will want the Gen 5 19 or any 19x in general.
@@pewpewTN thanks for the quick reply…I have more of a chance moving to a free state then the law being reversed. I just picked up the p365xl but have another permit to fill so I appreciate the suggestion.
@@awesomedave8484 No problem man.
Nice pickup on the first one & hopefully you can get another one you really like.
That's EXACTLY how I ended up with a bunch of full sized Sig P320's and not a CZ, M&P or Glock
Went to a Shoot Point Blank and rented a bunch of 9mm pistols
Based on my exhaustive research I was leaning heavily towards buying a CZ P-10c But when I shot it the trigger pinched my finger badly essentially every shot
Ended up shooting the P320 absolutely the best and now the P320 is my primary full sized handgun
Excellent advice I feel it is if at all humanly possible mandatory to first shoot any handgun before you buy it. Even if it requires you drive 2-3 hours round trip as that's far less costly than buying a $500-$600+ HG you then find out you don't like or enjoy shooting as after all your primary reason for buying the gun is to God forbid you must use it to defend the lives of your loved ones or yourself
I ended up buying three and selling two other concealed carry specific handguns before I ended up with what I carry and most prefer.
Very nice channel. Having a hard time finding good info for my fiancé but you are very informative and not super flashy or anything. All guns and info only. Thank you.
In my decision of the 43X vs 48 I was first decided on the 48 but later considered the 43X more appropriate. The 48 slide and barrel hang out over the frame considerably. My concern was that overhang may cause the 48 to be pushed out of battery during a close range situation that may actually be a hands on struggle. I also think that at close range a short barrel gun is faster. The short barrel clears the holster and clothing barriers faster. Thecshort sight radius also give the perception that sights are lined up faster because they are closer together. Anyway I hope you enjoy your 48 and I hope it serves you well.
This is 100% correct and it’s quiet noticeable
Yea that totally happens with legacy Sig Sauer, Hi Powers, CZ 75s ect ect 🤔🤔
@@mrs.vasquezzwhat youre talking about (those guns) are not usually for things like iwb or appendix carry
@@RedDawnReadiness guess what? People carried real guns before the trend of micro 9x19s
Every gun is different for everyone. I’m not trying to bash anyone of them because I probably have it too.
Looking for something easier to conceal I got the sig P365xl added a red dot.
Then I got the P365 used the grip frame off the P365xl got the 15rd mag and now have a 15+1 pocket pistol that’s a really good shooter!
I got the P365 then added a 12 rd mag and a 15 rd mag. Usually carry the 12rd with the 10, a 12, or the 15 rd as spare depending on where I expect to be and what time of the day.. I can always go with flush 10 rd for minimum size like pocket carry or 12 rd normal. 15 seems too long to conceal for me.
I LOVE the G48 for being the perfect size for smaller hands... (I carry a G19 as my EDC)... I only wish Glock would get wise and come out with a G43 2.0 with the same short grip but widened to fit G48 mags. Then it would be really AWESOME if Shield Arms were to come out with a flush-fitting 10- or 12-round magazine for it. That would be TOTALLY WICKED!🤘😎
If I'm understanding you correctly, you want a 43 with a grip long enough to receive 48 mags? That's the 43X!
@@tessahbooth no no no! What I meant was... and I probably should have put it this way in the first place... basically a G43X with the grip chopped to be the same length as a G43. Does that make better sense?
@@Wetworks_Arclight I think so...but wouldn't that just be a 43? I'm playing catch up here haha!
@@tessahbooth essentially, yes, but with greater potential capacity. As is currently the G43 only fits single-stack mags (6-rounds standard, +1/+2 with extended baseplates). But what I'm suggesting is that the G43-- with the same short length grip-- be updated to fit G48 mags similar to how a G26 can fit G19 and G17 mags.
I like how the G26 has the interchangeability of using larger capacity mags from the G19 and G17. I only wish Glock had thought to incorporate that same concept into the Slime-Line model lineup: the G43, G43X and G48. It just makes sense.
@@Wetworks_Arclight I heard from a little birdie that Shield Arms is working on making a 10 rnd mag that is compatible with the 43. Who knows when that will happen, but I think it may be in the works!
thanks for the response. i'm a thin tall guy with no hips. my g43 , g26 are both uncomfortable with my standard holster while sitting down. maybe i need to play with different holsters. thank you again for your quick response thou. keep up the great channel
It sucks to keep grinding through hundreds of dollars and months of waiting to find the right holster but I promise it makes all the difference. Finding the right holster for your body type and carry position is, in my humble opinion, just as important as selecting which firearm to carry. One thing I learned in my trials is buy quality holster. The cheapo $20-$50 just don’t fit it for me in most applications. Right now I’ve got a $200 Axis Elite with my P365X with a TLR-6 at 12 o’clock and I don’t hardly notice it. Carrying the same setup in my $80 Tulster Oath or $90 vedder tuck was very uncomfortable, didn’t conceal well, or provide a good enough grip from the draw. Some good high end companies to look at are Tier 1, Tenicore, and TXC. Good luck! 👍🏻
@@ssgslaughter4639 thank you so much for the advice i will defiantly look into them, thanks again
I hope you bought a metal mag catch along with those shield arms mags. The factory catch will work for a while but the metal mags will ultimately chew up the plastic factory slide catch. The glockstore has a tutorial for changing out that piece and shield arms sells the catch as well
I have the metal shield mag catch :)
@armed and styled , I enjoy the videos. I am waiting for you to figure out you need to buy and carry a Staccato C2.
You had better come back and give us all the concealment tips and tricks you learned! I am really struggling concealing my 43.
There's always more videos coming down the pipe on that topic, but I do currently have several videos up about the nuances of concealment, so feel free to go check those out if you haven't already! :)
Awesome video ! You gave out more need to know info on the G48/G43x than most of the major gun pages! Keep up the great work!
There’s also this thing called velocity for a 4in vs a 3.5 in barrel.
Great video. You are right about that there are many other considerations besides concealabilty and magazine capacity. I picked up the 365 back in 2018 and after carrying it for 2 years I wanted something with a longer grip because if I ever have to draw it, a larger grip feels more natural to me especially when the stress level is high and adrenaline is pumping up also. Now don't get me wrong, I have trained extensively on my 365 but a larger grip just feels better in those situations. Now I picked up the G48 because I couldn't find a 365xl then. But I did also get a 365xl later. And my son owns the hellcat. Of these firearms I do favor the G48 more. I shoot them all extremely well and yes the Hellcat does have more recoil. And I love my 365/xl but living in a very humid environment I am having rust issues compared to the G48. All your points are very valid. On a side note frankenguns are great, I built a G19 longslide myself and love it. Keep up the great work 👍
Very informational about a first time user looking for a every day carry
Do you have any other reviews of the hellcat pro? I’d love to see a thorough review from your perspective.
Loved the video, when I was choosing carry gun, I actually went the weird route and got a p320 FCU and just built it around the Wilson Combat Carry II grip. Similar to you, I liked that I could switch out a part and have multiple guns (p320 platform is super cool)
Simp
Your reviews are so detailed. Your channel should have way more subscriptions
I appreciate that!
Best advice for anything. Try before you buy. Its shocking to me in this day and age when people don't try and/or do research. My cousin bought 2 cars without test driving. He HATES maybe even Loathes one of them. I told him ever hear of enterprise rent a car. A weeks worth of rent is cheaper than a bad mistake. He had it 5 years & got lucky (rarely drove it) selling it with this whole car shortage and only lost 1 grand. If he'd sold it before he'd have lost 6 grand from purchase price. Anyway guns are the same way especially with being accurate enough and palm fit feel.
Loving these videos. Never thought about the 48 but it’s now bumped to the top of my list because of your videos
I'm not a fan of Glock whatsoever but if I had to pick a Glock it would probably be the 48. Gr8 vid as usual. 🔫 🇺🇸
I have a 43 and 48 but carry them as a 43X. Have a Hellcat too. I carry the Hellcat mostly and just picked up the 15 round mags.
Good video - thanks for info. Keep up the good work!
While I truly appreciate your perspective of giving advice to shot a pistol before a purchase is what I heard every firearm instructor say repeatedly. The reality is that a significant amount of ranges have all of the old Glock and M&P pistols to rent out. The newest pistols are behind the counter for new sales and they never see the inside of the rental counter. If you have a friend in AZ that will let us try all of the latest pistols then send her our way. Your recommendation is based off sound judgement but not based on practically and the reality of the situation that a great majority of us have to deal with. That is why we look to people like yourself to give us a unique perspective of firearms that we will never be given the opportunity to shot unless we buy it. Not that I’m being hard on you but this recommendation gets repeated often but rarely challenged.
Thanks for pointing that out. That's not a challenge I have had to face, although that is not because I have a friend that can hook me up. Every gun I shot in this video was on the rental counter. Anyone could have walked into Shooters World in Peoria, AZ, and had the same experience as I did. I have lived in three states over the last three years, some of those areas being quite small towns. Although each town is different, this includes the Pacific Northwest, the Southeast, and Southwest. I haven't had any issues finding ranges that will allow me to rent guns and shoot them within an hours drive, so long as they had ammunition to offer.
These are tough times for ammunition, and guns can be hard to come by, but that doesn't change the fact that IF you have the option to rent a gun before you purchase it then that would be ideal. If not, many beginners can benefit from at least handling guns before they buy them.
I absolutely feel the same way with the 365.
I went into the new Sportman’s Warehouse in Bellingham, WA a few days ago with my eye on the 43X and ended up buying the 48.
4 guns in one. You forgot about the Glock 48X; 43 frame with a 48 slide and barrel. Kind of like the Springfield XDS with the 4" barrel.
I have to ask if you had every choice available you said at the beginning who the hell picks the 365 sas ? that sight looks like a headache on top of my gun
Not sure I understand your question.
I just bought my first gun yesterday! Bought the Glock 48. I need to sign up for some classes but I also need to figure out how to carry it once I get a concealed carry license
Great presentation. I chose the 48 as well. Only I purchased a lot of others along the way...CC seemed to always be an issue. I was either giving up capacity or concealment. I carried a G43 for quite some time with an extended mag. When the 48 came across my radar, with the Franken gun option and the SA mags, I was sold. With the extra length, it has calmed some of the muzzle flip.
Last point. I purchased a fat guy holster by JX Tactical. No, I'm not a fat guy but was sold on the fact that it sits a little lower in the pants line. I can easily wear a thin tank top shirt and shorts and the gun is invisible. The only alteration I made was I bought a wedge for comfort.
You're very articulated. Excellent video and great job!
I enjoyed your viewpoints.
Im a long time shooter.
Your points are valid and interesting.
Best CC Glock these days. SA mags Gen2 totally reliable.
You should check out shield arms gen 2 double stack magazine for the glock 48. They made it out of steel so there’s more room inside for the double stack. 15 instead of 10!
I'm already on that train! :)
Went to a gun store today and was interested in the 43X and the Glock 19 and the guys told me go with the 48 they were absolutely right.
That's some solid advice!
It is understandable, but still incredible, how many shops you can go into and say "I want to try these 3 or 4 before I buy one" and all they will do is offer you four rental fees plus a range fee, with no credit towards the purchase.
I tried as many guns as I wanted for flat $20 on top of the range time. I tried the clock 19 beretta storm, a shield, didnt have a sig at the time :( in the end I liked my dads xd so I got one of those. Gonna get a sig next.
I’ve never really thought about that. Maybe next time I do and I plan on purchasing I’ll try to have them credit the charge to the purchase price! Great food for thought my man.
Yeah, it is expensive that to rent guns before you buy. My indoor range gives military/LE discounts for membership, which includes free rentals. You might be able to find a friend with similar benefits who would love to help you out. Just have to use their ammo.
Capacity is king after reliability. Always 12/13+1 over 10+1
Wow, I'm puzzled with everything I've done lately.
I usually carry an XL with a Holosun 507K X2 daily. But I also love carrying my Masada Slim with the same red dot.
But after shooting at the 48 at the range the other day I'm going nuts..
I want it now as I competed for years with a G19....
Oh well!
Great video!! Can you do a video on your concealment carry methods and tips to help those of us that wish to carry a larger firearm concealed on a daily basis?
Ya! I try to put out a good bit of concealment content, and I do already have a few videos about concealment principles. Thanks for the suggestion! :)
My Wife is small like you & loves her SIG P938 Extremew/ the Viridian R5 Laser & 3 extra 7rnd mags, at 20y & in, wherever that laser is pointed? Is where that bullet hits & she loves it.
Super easy to conceal on her or in her purse but with Constitutional Carry coming into law here in Texas.. No worries about CHL folks & the Gov. ripping people off for their rights to Carry. I taught my Wife as I was taught. I have LE experience though & we will both be taking the DPS Online Courses they are going to set up.. Glad your happy! You choose what fits you & what your more comfortable shooting.. Your also a great "Explainer" so to speak, other than a reviewer. Which is why I'm a new sub! Keep it up! I'm getting the 365xl with the Holosun k x2. (The baby red dot) I just can't do Plastic with SIG's Red Dots..
Glad you're wife found a good fit! Thanks for the sub!
Great video and I subscribed and liked but you still never explained what was so bad about the 43X & it sounds like from everything you said until the end of the video that would’ve been the perfect gun. Especially since the 43X is the exact same gun and grip length but just a little bit shorter slide.
Nothing bad about the 43x necessarily, but I shared that I went with the 48 due to a concealment rule called the “keel principle”, and b/c I experienced less felt recoil with the 48 🙂
How did your s15 mags perform.I’m hearing about a lot of feed failures
I always thought about that principle but I didn't know it was a principle lol. I carry a 48 everyday after carrying a 19 for 5 years
Well spoken, but would have loved to see the gun you spoke of (even though I know them) for those who may not know them or their dimensions.
I’m kind of the other way. I buy a gun I’m interested in at a really good price online and shoot/carry it for a while and if I don’t like it I can usually sell it for about what I paid for it. You can only learn so much about a gun from shooting it at the range. You really need multiple range sessions and to carry it for a few weeks to decide if it’s right for you.
Being able to shoot it multiple times, and potentially carry it would definitely give someone a better "feel", but that's certainly not a practical method for most people :)
I think the carry portion of picking out a carry gun is just as important. We “carry” the guns 99% of the time. If the only thing we cared about was how it shot while standing on a static firing range we’d all be carrying full size double stacks 😅 I buy online and sell off what I don’t like. If a lose a few bucks it’s just the price of learning what I do or don’t like. But I think the knowledge gained is worth the price when choosing your primary self defense carry gun.
How did you S15 mags work out in the class you attended?
I have the 48 MOS as my EDC. I don't have a red dot sight yet though. Love the 48! Good video!
Had the same problem with the pinching but on my pinky was unpleasant
I saw you did another video where you went with the p365x …so what do you carry now ?
I made this video to answer that question 😄 ruclips.net/video/CrGHzePZOMY/видео.html
I’m still mostly carrying the 48, until I feel more confident shooting the P365X it’s still only for special occasions.
Great video .. really liking my 48mos .. ❤
Hellcat: snappy with a junk trigger. Grip is really blocky. SAS: sights? Noooo. It seems you can Franken-gun the S&W Shield/ Shield Plus. My long slide from the plus fits on the shield. 2 guns. 4 configurations.
You can put the slide of the 48 on the 43. You get 4 guns in 2.
You could have made a franken gun with the P365 and P365 XL.
Yessir the optics ready 365x I made is a very nice setup! Best of both worlds in my opinion. And the ability to swap to the smaller 365 grip module in 30 seconds for deep concealment with a red dot is a game changer. Sig really changed the carry world with the interchangeable FCU in their firearms. Genius!
About trying before buying, I think it might help to try it more than once and on different days. There were several items I hated the first time I tried them.
hi, try the hellcat RDP, if you dont mind an extra inch u may like it, as for snags, they can cost u valuable seconds in combat, plus Soldiers have more straps, cords, equipment etc to catch, but even a shirt can snag....curious if your red dots have evr fogged up.....
I’ve not had to deal with fog. I also haven’t experienced my dot catching on my clothes any more than my irons have in the past.
Unfortunately I’ve tried the Hellcat, and I’m personally just not a huge fan 😕
@@tessahbooth hi no i meant the SAS sights, Im sayn anti snag is good in general but better for soldiers. and im wondering if red dots EVER fog up in rain or temp changes makn them useless....ive never used one....ty
I just put a Hogue Beavertail grip sleeve on my Hellcat. No more magazine pinch.
great idea, keel principle. try sitting in a car or sitting on a motorcycle with that much gun or holster in your waist? i don't see that working. i get the idea. but not a fan of it
I happen to know a fairly petite female who wears a longer holster in the appendix position on a motorcycle :) Discomfort issues typically come from improper placement, and lack of holster wedge. Not always, but fairly often.
My fiance and her brother carries a 365xl and her Dad carries the 365. I've shot them so many times and want to like it but I just can't get behind it. My daily carry is a G19 but I want a 48 really bad, if I could only find one.....
I bought the Hellcat OSP in FDE color as my first firearm and edc. The name, design of the gun and features just sold me..also that FDE color. I'll say the Hellcat was not a fun range gun first time around. It chewed my fingers up trying to manually load the rounds in the mags since the springs were so tough. I didn't know how to use the mag loader then 🙄. The slide release was nearly impossible to push down on. I got a blister on my pinky from the mag and on my middle finger from the trigger guard after 100 rds. My hands are just soft girly hands I guess 😆 Ive bought some gloves and I'm using the mag loader to make to make the range experience better. I practice some with no gloves of course cuz this will be my ccw. It was rough the first time but it's getting better! Also is it just me or does cleaning a gun feel therapeutic? 😄
Did not try our my fn509c but I love it. I also have a 43x on the way for days I want something slimmer
I love my CZ P07. I prefer a hammer with a decocker. The lower bore axis helps to tame recoil.
Good video and recommendation
Glock, the Honda of handguns.
Did you try the hellcat pdw? That compensator makes a pretty big difference in recoil.
I think you meant RDP?
I didn't try that one because it wasn't out 6 months ago when I was looking :)
@@tessahbooth yeah my mistake pdw rofl
I love p365XL 15 Rd magazines
This is the classiest gun channel/presenter on RUclips. -By a long shot.
Simp how though doesn’t even make sense
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Earned a new sub !
The absolute best AIWB holster I've found for me is the Tenicor Velo4.
Thanks for the info!
How the hell you find SA 15 round magazines
I got them many moons ago haha
Not a fan of Glocks. I own a 43 and 19 and no matter how much training I do, I can’t get the grip angle right when I instinctively draw. I have to be actively thinking to drop the front sight down. So I carry SIG 365 and H&K P30 now. Grip angle works with my natural draw.
Everyone likes their different flavors! :)
I have owned dozens of pistols over the years (early 70's on) and REALLY tried to like golcks but could never overcome the reason you described. In my early 60's S&W came out with the MP9 4" compact which worked out pretty well and I ended up with three of them. THEN, glock came out with the 48/43X and I bought both and absolutly love them both. The grip angle just seems to work, the slimness of the pistol (especially the grip) works with my small hands. With the Shield 15 rd mags, glock really has a winner in these pistols. Try one at the range and see what you think.
@@danielberry6060 absolutely true! I’d been an M&P guy for a decade because I couldn’t get over the way the Glock hump instinctively pushed my front sight high on 19s and 17s. Weird thing is I don’t get the high front sight with my G26 because the hump is in the center of my palm and fills out my hand very nicely instead of an the bottom. I can even shoot my 26 without a pinky extension just as well as my M&P2.0 4”. When the 43x and 48 came out for some reason they don’t point high for me like the 19. I bought both a 43x MOS and 48 MOS and love them 😅
The 48 and 43x really do have a different grip ergonomic. I carried Smith and Sigs for the same reason. The G26 was an exception because the Glock hump is a little higher and just fills my palm out instead of pushing the front sight high. I love my G26, P365X, 43x MOS, and 48 MOS. All great carry guns!
@@ssgslaughter4639 Good to hear. I'm now aquiring a 43xmos (already have a Holosun 507K x2 waiting on it) and when its set up, 48 and 43x slide going off to glockstore for rmr cuts. I've been carrying and looking for 'perfect' pistol since '73 and this is the best I've come accross. And I am NOT a glock fanboy. At least I wasn't.
I did the franken gun with my 17 mos gen 5 and my 19 gen 5 slide...
Some people like Glocks only. Many of us are open minded and like other handguns. So many to choose from nowadays:
Sig Sauer, Walther Arms, Heckler & Koch, Beretta, Canik, Springfield Armory, CZ Firearms, Smith & Wesson, Taurus, Steyr, just to mention some outstanding gun manufacturers.
Some people do like Glocks only, I am not one of them :) Some of those listed brands are great options!
@@tessahbooth correct.
@@tessahbooth
What is insane is to see from die-hard Glock loyalists calling "Glock clones" the newly developed striker-fired polymer frame modern handguns. Those people cannot understand that once the Glock patent expired, other reputable gun manufacturers went into redesigning their own platforms, in many cases improving and modifying the Glock model for the betterment of the pistol. It is a matter of fact, indisputable, that Walther Arms, Hecker & Koch, Canik Firearms, CZ Handguns, FNH, and others, improved their pistols triggers making them noticeably better than the Glock's.
With that said, I am not trashing out Glock, we all know Gaston Glock was an uber genius, who revolutionized the design of traditional handguns. Glocks are great pistols, no question about that. However, "out of the box" Glocks require additional accessories and gunsmith work to make them par with the new models out there from different firearms makers. Let us accept positive changes and evolution, and don't get stuck in "only Glock" is good and the rest are "inferior or imitation" guns.
Hey A&S. Great job. Good info.
Thanks!
Video would be better if the 42 & 48 were on display for comparison and reference.
Now that you have the Enigma holster, would you rather have a 43X?
I’d rather have the extra .5 to 1” of barrel in the 48. Just a bit more velocity.