Is Glock Still Relevant?

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  • Опубликовано: 27 июл 2024
  • Discussing where Glock is in today's firearms world. Are there better options, or is Glock still "King of the Mountain." ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Комментарии • 588

  • @sarge131
    @sarge131 25 дней назад +338

    Glock is the Toyota of handguns. Nothing fancy, dependable, reliable, runs forever, and reasonably priced.

    • @angeldesigns1385
      @angeldesigns1385 24 дня назад +16

      There are many legitimate reasons why glock will continue to be successful but ultimately, most of it has to do with the fact that they have never really competed in the market. “It’s there if you want it, and if not then move on to other product” and I think that’s what ultimately makes Glock successful in the marketplace. People either love that about them, or resent it, but either way is Relevant and beneficial, because Glock is always talked about. And that’s just the marketing part… that doesn’t include real world experience regarding the reliability aspect.

    • @StatmanRN
      @StatmanRN 24 дня назад +1

      Beat me to it. Exactly.

    • @jimtwodogs3084
      @jimtwodogs3084 24 дня назад +4

      For me Glocks are strange gun, but it works and works well.

    • @darylhopkins9796
      @darylhopkins9796 24 дня назад

      Well said.

    • @Earlthepear69
      @Earlthepear69 24 дня назад

      You want a simple semiauto handgun that you know u can trust your life to....
      But a Glock.....
      They just run and run and run....
      Dirty......They just Work....
      Ugly....Yes.....
      Work everytime.....Hell Yes...

  • @jeffhudson2346
    @jeffhudson2346 23 дня назад +63

    The fact that every time a new polymer pistol gets released we get a rash of "this is a glock killer" videos tells me that glock is still relevant.

    • @roweshowtactical
      @roweshowtactical 18 дней назад +2

      Havent seen or heard that term in years honestly. Whoever is saying that or posting videos with that title is simply looking for clicks. No one really uses that term anymore, esp when we know others are making better guns. No need to talk about it.

    • @danelhernandez4875
      @danelhernandez4875 17 дней назад

      Idk what your seeing becouse that phrase glock killer is used ALOT right now i see it everytime a new handgun comes out ​@roweshowtactical

    • @roweshowtactical
      @roweshowtactical 16 дней назад

      @@danelhernandez4875 I don’t.

  • @justsayin7937
    @justsayin7937 25 дней назад +145

    As long as Glock remains a reliable option it will never be irrelevant.

    • @getlost3346
      @getlost3346 23 дня назад +3

      Some like me, can't shoot Glocks accurately. But PPQ, HKs, Caniks, SIGs, HiPower, 1911s are far easier and better to shoot. Glock brick like grip and angle doest work for everyone. There are better choices out there.

    • @msears8576
      @msears8576 23 дня назад +2

      @@getlost3346 Glocks have the ergonomics of a 2x4. What kind of person picks up a 2x4 and says....."Damn......that really feels good in the hand."

    • @getlost3346
      @getlost3346 23 дня назад +1

      @@msears8576 LOL! Love it!

    • @fixed970
      @fixed970 22 дня назад

      @@msears8576everytime a pick up G19

    • @originaloldpop8405
      @originaloldpop8405 21 день назад +1

      @@getlost3346 Canik made in Turkey, oh yeah, I really want one of those

  • @desertriderukverun1002
    @desertriderukverun1002 28 дней назад +184

    Glocks are boringly reliable and reasonably priced. I can’t think of a better combination for a self defense pistol.

    • @davidkiser4758
      @davidkiser4758 27 дней назад +4

      I can - Walther PDP

    • @KrisGerhardt
      @KrisGerhardt 25 дней назад +4

      @@davidkiser4758 Junk.

    • @jessebailey5962
      @jessebailey5962 25 дней назад

      ​@@KrisGerhardtwow

    • @InvidiousIgnoramus
      @InvidiousIgnoramus 23 дня назад +3

      @@KrisGerhardt Terrible take.

    • @oblivionpro69
      @oblivionpro69 21 день назад

      Which doesn't stand out anymore when you can get an equally reliable gun for the same price with better ergos and a far better trigger, from basically any other company at this point. Not to mention Micro 9 pistols that are the peak of innovation right now that Glock still hasn't caught up to. Glocks are not dead from a sales POV, they are just becoming irrelevant from an innovative POV.

  • @bmphil3400
    @bmphil3400 23 дня назад +81

    Why would the glock be dead? Because the military went with SIG? Yeah i wouldn't worry too much about that. Glocks are some of the best handguns out there.

  • @sanfordhoffman2392
    @sanfordhoffman2392 26 дней назад +31

    A Glock is to firearms what a hammer is to tool. They just work. Love my Glock 17.

  • @dumpsterchicken6287
    @dumpsterchicken6287 22 дня назад +108

    I'm a Glock fan. Don't care what anybody else is into.

    • @ezekielmajor5511
      @ezekielmajor5511 19 дней назад +7

      End of story. Same here!

    • @TriggerTalesTV
      @TriggerTalesTV 18 дней назад +1

      I used to loathe Glocks without even knowing why. It all started when I was 10, playing Counter-Strike, where they made Glocks as effective as a water gun. Fast forward 25 years, and I found myself diving into the history of Gaston Glock and his legendary creations. Intrigued by the design, trigger build and simplicity, I decided to give it a shot (pun intended) and bought my first Glock 17 Gen 3.
      To say my aim was terrible would be an understatement. Meanwhile, my other handguns performed like champs. I couldn't help but blame everything but myself for my abysmal shooting. Then, I discovered the secret: Glocks demand a specific grip, like a picky eater with an exclusive diet. Once I embraced this unique hold, the transformation was magical.
      Now, my Glock 17 is my favorite, and my Glock 19 Gen 3 has become my trusty everyday carry. From hating to loving, it's been a wild ride with these iconic firearms!

    • @Radvous
      @Radvous 18 дней назад +1

      Same here. If I had to choose any pistol for a do it all gun, it would be a Glock with stock internals. They just work and fit my hand well.

    • @MusicLuv80
      @MusicLuv80 17 дней назад

      I tried Glock 19 for the first time but the recoil was bit strong.

    • @jjd1983
      @jjd1983 17 дней назад

      Gen 3 G23 rocks!!

  • @planoman0935
    @planoman0935 26 дней назад +70

    I am a simple man. My first handgun was a Glock and I liked it and it has never let me down so I bought more of them, many more.

  • @dubsdiditup
    @dubsdiditup Месяц назад +56

    I feel like glocks will never die least not in my lifetime

  • @dogbert65
    @dogbert65 25 дней назад +17

    First semi-auto centerfire pistol I bought was a G17 (Gen 1) in 1988. It has since been joined by a G26, G21 and G34. All four have been super reliable and accurate. They have been used for bowling pin shoots, PPC, IDPA, stake shoots, home defense, training classes and concealed carry. I just don't feel a need to replace my handguns with another brand.

  • @douglasphillips24
    @douglasphillips24 26 дней назад +73

    I stopped counting Glocks I bought years ago and I'm 54 and always carry the 26 or 19.

    • @joeytomato
      @joeytomato 23 дня назад +5

      51 here... Been buying Glocks since 1999. In fact, around 30 of the 70ish pistols I own, are Glocks...
      Everytime I think I've found a new "favorite" brand, I always seem to come back to a Glock after the new wears off.

    • @jessebailey5962
      @jessebailey5962 21 день назад

      @@joeytomato why 70 pistols? I love pistols and revolvers? But 70? I hope you never complain about prices of gas or mechanics or carpenters.

    • @joeytomato
      @joeytomato 21 день назад +3

      @@jessebailey5962 Because that's how many I have... And what the hell does that have to do with the price of anything, or me complaining about it?

    • @jessebailey5962
      @jessebailey5962 21 день назад

      @@joeytomato because it would be childish to buy 70 pistols to sit in your locker box and go to the range. Then complain about prices of anything else.

    • @joeytomato
      @joeytomato 21 день назад +6

      ​@@jessebailey5962 You might have an argument if I were broke... But I'm not broke... And EVERYONE should be complaining about products that are artificially inflated to control a market regardless of their finances.
      But you've not heard me complain about anything. You literally interjected a random scenario just for the sake of a RUclips comment.
      You have no point...

  • @timothysmith6884
    @timothysmith6884 Месяц назад +52

    My Glock 43X is my favorite EDC!

    • @362chop
      @362chop 24 дня назад +4

      Got one. Totally agree👍🏻

    • @justsayin7937
      @justsayin7937 23 дня назад

      @@timothysmith6884 💯

    • @epps1217
      @epps1217 23 дня назад +3

      I've got nicer range guns than my 43x, but I can shoot my 43x every bit as good as those guns

    • @fixed970
      @fixed970 22 дня назад +3

      My 43x has taken over the EDC roll for me. Still love the 19 and the 26, but just can’t beat the slimmer 43x!

    • @michaelhodges8312
      @michaelhodges8312 20 дней назад

      Is my favorite backup gun.

  • @Bar1putt
    @Bar1putt 28 дней назад +111

    I never disparage anyone’s choice of firearms and I don’t understand why so many people do. You don’t know their personal situation or physical limitations. Be supportive. We have enough problems with the 2A haters.

    • @erroneous6947
      @erroneous6947 24 дня назад +11

      Really if a gun works for you and is reliable, that’s good enough. I don’t understand rabid fanboys either.

    • @InvidiousIgnoramus
      @InvidiousIgnoramus 23 дня назад

      People who choose to buy a SCCY when they are able to buy anything else, on the other hand...

    • @nhssn
      @nhssn 23 дня назад

      💯

    • @jasonh8043
      @jasonh8043 23 дня назад

      Well said. Thank you.

    • @jakejudson8578
      @jakejudson8578 20 дней назад

      @@Bar1putt don't carry if you don't want to.

  • @HomingP1geon
    @HomingP1geon Месяц назад +51

    These videos have a laid back feeling to them, like sitting in the backyard with your grandpa and listening to him talk about whatever

    • @gailbozeman9626
      @gailbozeman9626 19 дней назад

      Yeah I can have him on replay listening to him on my old school walkman

  • @propblast82nd
    @propblast82nd 28 дней назад +26

    Still rocking my Gen2 , 19 ❤

  • @pmf2994
    @pmf2994 28 дней назад +50

    I have a Glock 17 gen 2; since 1991. Never had a problem and I have fired thousands of rounds.

    • @bondalero0074
      @bondalero0074 18 дней назад +2

      Same here; Got my Gen 2 G17 in 94’ when I turned 21 and still have it. It still functions like the day I bought it.

    • @heybro6105
      @heybro6105 17 дней назад

      Gen 3 17, the finger grooves fit my hand perfectly.

  • @tonylawrence1814
    @tonylawrence1814 Месяц назад +27

    There's a reason why all the other Brands copied off of the Glocks 😊

    • @jasonmarchbanks1312
      @jasonmarchbanks1312 15 дней назад

      Glock copied off H&K 👀

    • @tonylawrence1814
      @tonylawrence1814 15 дней назад

      @jasonmarchbanks1312 no, Glock had the first polymer frame, the first striker fire, & the first double stack mags

  • @ProfessorSharktooth
    @ProfessorSharktooth 26 дней назад +14

    In the early 2000’s I bought my first handgun. The guy at the counter convinced me to try a Springfield XD in 40. It jammed here and there and was alright otherwise. My friend brought his Glock 19 to the range one day-it felt better in my hand. It felt like it was better quality. I shot it better instantly.
    I was instantly hooked, and was also amused at the fact that I could break it down with a punch and add any part that wore out all by myself… Even back then they were a myriad of sites where you could go and get any replacement part you needed for your Glock.
    It was so simple and yet learning to shoot on it and master the trigger was such a complex joy. It wasn’t a gun, it wasn’t a handgun… It was a GLOCK. For me there really only has ever been Glocks, a few 1911s, and revolvers. Yes there might be another semi auto pistol that I like to shoot… But to own?… Why would I?

    • @c.h.u.d
      @c.h.u.d 22 дня назад

      It jammed here and there" 😂😂 yeah right I've got six different xdms xds and thousands of rounds and none of them have ever jammed. I do have receive lots of videos on here of Glocks blowing up in people's hands

  • @ls.4895
    @ls.4895 28 дней назад +39

    After I was robbed by knifepoint in 1989,five days later I bought my first handgun.It was a Glock 17.I really wanted a Sign P226 but,it was a lot more money.Ive owned 6 different Glocks over the last35 yrs.Still love my Glocks

    • @loghomemaintenance
      @loghomemaintenance 22 дня назад +1

      True story

    • @rsafree1139
      @rsafree1139 13 дней назад

      Did you carry it religiously after you bought it?

    • @ls.4895
      @ls.4895 12 дней назад

      @@rsafree1139 Still have the Dyna? Nice bike...

    • @ls.4895
      @ls.4895 12 дней назад

      @@rsafree1139 Yes ,still do.

    • @rsafree1139
      @rsafree1139 12 дней назад

      @@ls.4895yes sir, about to do 1000 miles with it this week in the smokies

  • @ReelGuyTv
    @ReelGuyTv 23 дня назад +10

    Gen X here. The PPQ took me away from all full sized glocks. But I still carry the glock. It use to be the 26 and now the 43x. What Glock did with the 43x is just a beautiful thing. Sigs don't have that familiarity with me. Shields are cool but again, just grew up with Glock. The Hellcat...I can't take the hellcat seriously simply because of the name. The name is ripped off from the dodge charger. Not to mention the technology of the dodge charger was ripped off from The Terminator SVT Cobra Mustang which no one seems to remember. We old people just remember the companies and brand names that revolutionized the tech and designs that changed the world and stubbornly stick with what we know.

  • @bushcraft6884
    @bushcraft6884 29 дней назад +27

    My Glock 19X is always relevant. I never go out without my Glock 19X and my Spartan Blade.

    • @ak47man58
      @ak47man58 22 дня назад +3

      19X is awesome. I still don’t get how the army went with Sig😢

    • @rwdchannel2901
      @rwdchannel2901 20 дней назад

      @@ak47man58 The army went with M16 that jams easily and needs a forward assist. I'd bet a significant percentage of deaths in the Vietnam war were related to the M16 malfunctioning at the wrong time.

    • @johnnyc8065
      @johnnyc8065 19 дней назад

      Sig sells them to the army cheaper than what Glock offered​@@ak47man58

    • @bamahammer949
      @bamahammer949 14 дней назад

      Tough guy 😂😂

  • @opencarry3860
    @opencarry3860 27 дней назад +8

    My Glock 17 Gen2 that's 31 years old still goes bang with every press of the trigger and with all its original parts too.

  • @charleywalker2982
    @charleywalker2982 21 день назад +6

    You have sold more Glocks than most people by showing how well they work on your channel!!

  • @chicagorandy
    @chicagorandy Месяц назад +10

    Thanks for sharing the perspective. I'm kinda likin' this new format by the way. I of course still enjoy the other longer format ones. IMHO we can't have "too much" Hickok45. After some 50 years of buying and shooting other handguns I felt something was lacking, so a couple years ago I got my first Glock, the 19. It is a gem and lives up to its positive reputation. I do believe that like having a .22 rifle and handgun, everyone NEEDS at least one Glock.

  • @aclockworkpeon5572
    @aclockworkpeon5572 27 дней назад +10

    Glocks are still VERY relevant and great... they are the "tools" of the gun world. Nothing fancy nothing beautiful, they just go bang and have a very business-like and utilitarian work mood to them. They are the Toyotas of the gun world. Also it does make me feel old thinking that young people just now getting into firearms who were born post 2000 might see Glock as "the old guard." Glocks have become the "old dog" for Gen-Xers and are how 1911s were to the Greatest Generation.

  • @jackvilla5340
    @jackvilla5340 Месяц назад +9

    My first firearm purchase was a Glock 17! Very comfortable to handle out the box.
    I wish I had a range like yours. So peaceful!

    • @svbarryduckworth628
      @svbarryduckworth628 Месяц назад +1

      Glock was my second. I bought a terrible Ruger P-85 first and wished I had bought the G-19 first instead of second.

  • @smwservice
    @smwservice 25 дней назад +2

    Thank You for being here for all us Gun Luvers. I watch all your videos more than once. Have a Great Day. Steve from Reno, NV

  • @glockster68
    @glockster68 Месяц назад +9

    They are not dead but they sure have ALOT of competition now, compared to 10-15 years ago. They are not MY favorite gun to carry for self defense(except 43x/48), but the certainly work for many others.

  • @sparke1101
    @sparke1101 26 дней назад +5

    Glock 23 Gen 4, Glock 17 Gen 4, Glock 43X...all alive and still shootin'! Thanks for your videos Hickok!

  • @Devon-tj4uc
    @Devon-tj4uc 15 дней назад +2

    I always see someone leaving the gun store with a Glock they will never go out of style.

  • @ritesideofthefence5857
    @ritesideofthefence5857 26 дней назад +5

    I have a 1911 govt in my truck everyday, but I keep a Glock 19 or 17 in my waistband. Glock is just an easy carry low maintenance pistol that go’s bang every time I pull the trigger.

  • @philmaples9865
    @philmaples9865 Месяц назад +5

    Watching you sit there up in the "back" of what I think is the main range, I got to thinking how cool it'd be if you gave a kind of tour walking and talking about how you chose some of these targets and how they came into your life. Love the new channel idea. I'm a religious Sunday video watcher and really enjoy you pontificating on various subjects. Oh yeah, and the guns are cool too.

  • @rudyo8409
    @rudyo8409 21 день назад +1

    Great chat" thank you for sharing.
    Love my 43.

  • @randyhoneycutt8153
    @randyhoneycutt8153 29 дней назад +28

    G19 is the number 1 seller for several months in a row. They just work.

    • @mauricemaurice123
      @mauricemaurice123 27 дней назад +1

      Where are you getting those stats?

    • @randyhoneycutt8153
      @randyhoneycutt8153 27 дней назад +3

      @@mauricemaurice123 Guns and Ammo magazine monthly report of gun sales in the US.

    • @rudrashakti108
      @rudrashakti108 27 дней назад

      Who told you they just work? They have a trashy track record from the 90’ and 2000’s and had been sued by tons of agencies for jamming or shooting themselves.
      Anyway never mind all that, any reason you felt the need to say that they “just work?”
      Do you believe the various other guns don’t?

    • @randyhoneycutt8153
      @randyhoneycutt8153 27 дней назад +3

      @@rudrashakti108 I’m no Glock fanboy, I have some but I have others I like much better, but there’s z reason that many police agencies and militaries around the world as well as many American police departments, federal agencies, and certain specialized military units choose Glock. And this is no longer the 90’s and 2000’s so they may look similar but they are not the same firearm from back then. And yes a lot of other guns don’t work as well as Glock or all those agencies would have selected otherwise.

    • @DeadDocKong
      @DeadDocKong 27 дней назад +6

      ​@@rudrashakti108 I shoot quite often. I've never had any issue with any of my glocks.

  • @Hitman023
    @Hitman023 23 дня назад +5

    Glocks are great- they don’t deviate from accuracy, simplicity, and certainly the designs we all know. The truth in my opinion is that gun ownership is subjective, from hand size, to recoil stability to larger or subcompact. I just purchased my first pistol after waiting 14 months to get my NYC CCW permit . I went into the gun shop to buy a glock 26. And despite wanting this gun for years, I walked out with a more expensive shadow systems cr920 war poet.( this gun is a glock 43 clone) This gun felt so much better to me than the 26 and the 365. Again, I firmly believe that not every gun is made equally for every man. If you know, then you know.
    Purely subjective.

  • @gilbertstevenson1494
    @gilbertstevenson1494 Месяц назад +10

    I’ve only been into shooting seriously for three years.
    My kids got together and got me a Glock 19.
    It is the quintessential first handgun.
    It’s basic. Easy to shoot. Easy to maintain. Extensive aftermarket support.
    Yes, the stock trigger is like a DA revolver trigger.
    But learn to manage a DA revolver, everything else is easy.
    Are there better handguns? Yes the “perfect” Glock is probably the CZ P10. It’s essentially a Glock with a lighter, smoother trigger.
    But at the end of the day. A Glock is a lot like a Swiss Army knife. Not necessarily the absolute best tool for the job…but it will indeed do the job.

    • @thomaswolf6507
      @thomaswolf6507 27 дней назад +1

      kinda laughing as I'm saving for a CZ Shadow 2 Compact and haven't even heard of their P10
      solution for glock triggers is simple, install a timney alpha, test it and confirm 0 light strikes, throw the old trigger in a trash bin or a parts pile

    • @gilbertstevenson1494
      @gilbertstevenson1494 26 дней назад

      @@thomaswolf6507
      Now that I’ve got a couple thousand rounds thru the G19, it feels like the trigger has smoothed up and lightened a bit.
      Or I’m just used to it. 😂

  • @rickfarber4186
    @rickfarber4186 Месяц назад +7

    Still carry my Glock 20 in the woods and when I'm fly fishing. Easy care and clean . 😂

  • @stevenkennedy4130
    @stevenkennedy4130 22 дня назад +1

    Last Block I bought was the 19X. Thanks for the share!!

  • @alexrain1188
    @alexrain1188 26 дней назад +4

    Just got the 19X MOS. They actually have made several improvements since my Gen 3s.

  • @stephenkidder8876
    @stephenkidder8876 22 дня назад +3

    I personally own a variety of handguns but Glocks are absolutely my favorites. The most recent one I purchased is a well worn G21, Gen 2 LEO trade in with round count probably in the tens of thousands. You can look at it and see that it was used and carried a lot.
    It still functions 100%, and is extremely accurate.

  • @Omar34223
    @Omar34223 11 дней назад +2

    When people stop comparing everything to Glocks then maybe but it’s still the most prominent handgun mfg. Extremely simple, extremely reliable, does not need all these gadgets and modules to make it work. My build is simple, Glock, red dot and a light. Sig boys change the grip module, the slide, the barrel, most sig guys I know the only thing Sig oem is the FCU other than that everything else is aftermarket. I like to keep it simple.

  • @apologist3574
    @apologist3574 22 дня назад +3

    Yes, love Glock. I have had many handguns since 1993 including Sigs, Ruger, Taurus S&W semi-autos but Glock are the best for me. Regarding revolvers, S&W revolvers are my favorite by far (I have owned Colt, Ruger and Taurus revolvers over the years). Having had many various handguns and sold many back to the dealer, I finally have settled on Glock & S&W for Semi-auto & revolvers.

  • @shawngoldsberry747
    @shawngoldsberry747 25 дней назад +5

    I like PSA dagger and appreciate where the engineering came from.

  • @oo7-ro6bu
    @oo7-ro6bu 27 дней назад +3

    Glock 26 and 19 are still in my rotation after 26 years of carrying. Accompanied by a S&W 642 or lcp max in the pocket.

  • @curtislong1987
    @curtislong1987 24 дня назад +19

    If you ever have to defend yourself with your Glock, the perp will be reminded of how relevant it still is.👍

  • @RobnPhx1
    @RobnPhx1 28 дней назад +2

    I like the new channel, so I just subscribed. Glocks will (probably) continue to be my first choice. Platform familiarity, aftermarket parts availability, reliability are all important to me. After shooting them for almost 40 years, it's safe to say that I am a Glock supporter 100%.

  • @Maurice895
    @Maurice895 Месяц назад +6

    I love Glocks, they are my alltime favorite pistol. Very reliable and so many add ons, they just look and feel robust and cool to me.

  • @Matt-Mickus
    @Matt-Mickus 27 дней назад +6

    I love my Glock 17 gen 4.

  • @leehart9055
    @leehart9055 26 дней назад +3

    Good afternoon from the Great State of Texas. I have 3 Glocks. I Like all of my Glocks.

  • @bambamthecamocowboy9037
    @bambamthecamocowboy9037 27 дней назад +11

    👍🏻Glock 17 Gen 3

  • @russellmiller8332
    @russellmiller8332 25 дней назад +9

    I still own the original Glock 17 that I bought in the early 80’s when it first hit the market and still shoot it and carry it. I’ve added about 40-50 more Glocks in one of my safes over the years. I love all my 1911’s to in my other safe.

  • @g0ddamnitjeremy
    @g0ddamnitjeremy 14 дней назад +1

    My first handgun was a Glock.
    I sold it and got into Smith & Wesson then went to Walther then Sig, back to Glock, then CZ, now I'm back to Glock again.
    If you have seen the Glock bell curve meme, that's literally me.

  • @Johnathan-es3ad
    @Johnathan-es3ad 28 дней назад +4

    Never had much use for plastic pistols. Give me a good 1911 pistol any day.

  • @Warhawknm
    @Warhawknm 26 дней назад +2

    this is like sitting with hickok on the porch talking about whatever lol love it

  • @jnew417
    @jnew417 22 дня назад +3

    Glock is like the worlds best Poker player ever. Sitting at the table holding onto their hand while everyone else folds. ✌

  • @MackDaddy8154
    @MackDaddy8154 22 дня назад +2

    Couldn't agree more brother, they're still here and shoot as good as they did back "in the day." Actually better.. Long live the G19, I trust that one with my life. G19.5MOS with a can, light, and optic is my home defense pistol. There are lots of great "plastic fantastic" pistols these days, but Glock is still in the game. God bless you and yours, thanks for all the great content over the years!

  • @migs160
    @migs160 Месяц назад +4

    Here in Brazil one of the most popular handguns are the glocks(usually the glock 25 because of the restriction of the 9mm) and I think they be everywhere for many more years.

  • @howardjoiner7453
    @howardjoiner7453 20 дней назад +5

    Glock. The working man's American Express. Don't leave home without it.

  • @Synistercrayon
    @Synistercrayon 26 дней назад +2

    Never been a glock fan boy.
    That being said, I cannot deny their relevance.
    Price point and reliability will keep them that way.

  • @woodybowen5362
    @woodybowen5362 23 дня назад +2

    I guess I’m lucky my 20,21,29,30,36 all feel great in the hand.
    My wife’s 42 is tiny & my 43 was bought only due to its size. Not a big 9 mm fan. Sorry.
    I can make it work but the larger models fit my hand like a glove. Before Glock my Combat Commander .45 ACP was my go to, S&W 36 backup. Ruger LCR .357 now.

  • @rickclark4714
    @rickclark4714 14 дней назад +1

    Bad guys are two minutes away and I can only grab one handgun, I’d still go to my 23 I bought in 1997.
    Zero malfunctions, still looks new.

  • @RobertLowe-ws1bq
    @RobertLowe-ws1bq 22 дня назад +1

    I have had almost all of my training on various Glocks. For those I now train I choose Glocks. Though I own many different brands of handguns, picking up a Glock, as you stated, just feels like coming home. I don't foresee that changing for myself or many, many others.

  • @jeffholm3503
    @jeffholm3503 21 день назад +1

    I have 4 carry pistols. 3 Sigs and a G19. The P365 and P238 are great for pocket carrying in low risk rural Michigan. The P365XL was going to replace the 19 but I still shoot the Glock better than any of the other pistols I own. I would love to hate my 19 but it has never given me a reason to do so. It’s my best option for church security work.

  • @trevorbaker7168
    @trevorbaker7168 8 дней назад

    I think an important reason glocks are still relevant is because they have so much aftermarket support. My best friend is souping up a glock 19 right now and we were on a facetime call looking at parts, I was blown away by how many options there are compared to other pistols like my hellcat.
    One argument against glock's relevance is that the reliability aspect, what I think is their #1 selling point, isn't exclusive to glock anymore. There are plenty of pistols on the market that can hang with glocks in terms of reliability, a prime example being my hellcat I mentioned earlier. 3000+ rounds of 9 ranging from premium +P JHPs to the cheapest target ammo I could find with zero jams.
    Glocks are great guns, probably one of the best choices if you are interested in upgrades, but a lot of the original selling points of glock are matched by other manufacturers now and that's why they've lost some relevance.

  • @Michaelth55
    @Michaelth55 Месяц назад +9

    Glock 17 gen 3 is the best affordable handgun ever made

    • @YellowjacketGTO
      @YellowjacketGTO 20 дней назад

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @Michaelth55
      @Michaelth55 20 дней назад

      @@YellowjacketGTO you must like Taurus and Hipoint

  • @Borzoi86
    @Borzoi86 21 день назад

    Exercised a friend's Glock at our local range . . . and still delighted with my Walther . . . with no plans to change. It's all about the superior Walther grip.

  • @FloydMarsh
    @FloydMarsh 20 дней назад +1

    During my competitive years, the Glocks I purchased and competed with performed as good or better than my most expensive custom guns. The difference was my custom stuff was 3,000 to 5,000 and Glock was under $400 and I rarely did anything to them. Competed with the Glocks right out of the box. The difference in cost paved the way for lots of practice. If someone doesn't like them, there are other choices which might fit them better.

  • @ScaredyCatTactical
    @ScaredyCatTactical 23 дня назад +2

    They simply run when you need them to. I'm a minimalist at heart too so any flashy new pistol brands aren't for me.

  • @torreyintahoe
    @torreyintahoe 18 дней назад

    Interesting timing. My main pistols are a guncrafter lightweight commander 1911 in 38 super, a staccato c2 (which is one of the finest pistols made) and a Walther ppq (probably the best trigger of any polymer gun); but I just pulled out my old gen 3 Glock 19 and carried it all day and it does feel good. I really like a pistol that feels like part of your wardrobe and this thing just melts right in. Was just about to order a fresh talon grip for it when I stumbled on this video.

  • @user-gw1hq8nz9u
    @user-gw1hq8nz9u 27 дней назад +5

    I have more than a few handguns, Glock is my favorite 5:50

  • @thomaspalmer7900
    @thomaspalmer7900 28 дней назад +1

    I own 3 Glock pistols. I am not a Glock fanboy. I actually have a love hate relationship with Glock. I have an issue with paying 600 for a pistol with cheap plastic sights installed on it!!! I recently purchased a used S&W M&P Shield 9mm 2.0 & I have to say I like it better than all of my Glock pistols!!! Great video!!

  • @fgutie35
    @fgutie35 26 дней назад +2

    Glock is the new 1911. When John Browing came up with the 1911, it was received with skepticism from the revolver cult. Just like the Glock was received with skepticism from the 1911 cult. After the 1911 proved itself, every other gun manufacturer tried to asimilate. Just like after the Glock proved itself,, every other gun manufacturer tried to come up with their own striker fired polymer gun.

  • @brandoncullen4189
    @brandoncullen4189 26 дней назад

    S.Pellegrino is delicious water. The spring waters up in Saratoga Springs NY are still the best I've ever had, but I love a bottle of Pellegrino in the morning.

  • @ironvoice5079
    @ironvoice5079 14 дней назад

    I recently purchased my first G after never even trying one for decades, they never called my attention. Must say that I like this one much more than any of my other tools now.

  • @zen-Tii
    @zen-Tii 26 дней назад +3

    I bought a Glock a few months ago and it’s a fine gun.

  • @ak47man58
    @ak47man58 22 дня назад +1

    I just bought a G20. Awesome as usual. I think they missed the boat with the 365/Hellcat style carry pistols, at least so far, but anything else, they still lead the pack!

  • @paulwienold2425
    @paulwienold2425 20 дней назад +1

    Being somewhat disappointed with my sig, I did some research, and stumbled on CZ. I bought a CZ 75, and have been in love with this gun for going on 5 years. Thousands of rounds have only solidified my opinion. Any comments?

  • @thomasj.harris5630
    @thomasj.harris5630 25 дней назад +1

    My first introduction to a handgun was a 38 Smith and Wesson. I have a Glock 19, but I will always be a revolver fan. Shoot what you like and shoot it well. Have fun!

  • @angrysnook8839
    @angrysnook8839 22 дня назад +2

    We are in the golden age of quality guns. Sigs smith shadow systems etc are all quality guns. My duty gun is a Glock 17…..now if they just come out with a carbine.

  • @robertcolpitts4534
    @robertcolpitts4534 20 дней назад

    Our Security Teams were standardizing on Glocks, so I found a Glock 22 that was on consignment. It had never been fired by the previous owner, who passed away a couple of weeks after purchasing it. The price was great, and because I could use a drop-in 9mm barrel with proper magazines for the 9mm, it worked perfectly. If I want to go back to a .40 S&W all I need to do is swap out the barrel and use the proper magazines. That is quite versatile for a single platform.

  • @scooterc6412
    @scooterc6412 24 дня назад

    To each his own. My all time favorite is the 1911A1. Yep, .45 ACP. My house gun is a Ruger American full size .45, my every day carry is the Ruger LCP .380. However, I own a Glock 23 as well. I like the fact you can have one pistol that can fire 3 different types of ammunition, simply by changing the barrel! That’s truly innovation at its finest! I tinker with guns, simple things like sight replacements, part changes and trigger jobs and I have worked on one particular brand more than any other. No, I’m not going to say which one, but it’s the one that the take down levers has a tendency to snap off and the back strap safety is truly a hit or miss proposition! Love your content! Happy Fourth of July!

  • @radiohobbyist13
    @radiohobbyist13 20 дней назад

    I've had one too many Glocks in my lifetime. I once had a G43 that had a serious trigger reset issue right out of the box. After the second range session, I handed it over to one of the guys at the gun shop for an inspection. He completely disassembled it, then cleaned it and put it back together. After that, it functioned flawlessly. I never did know what caused the problem.

  • @thomascarpenter7415
    @thomascarpenter7415 24 дня назад +1

    The choices of good reliable handguns is wide and deep these days . Glock is hard to beat for the money ! I own several and carried a G22C as my duty gun until I retired from KOM674 in 2012

  • @Spladoinkal
    @Spladoinkal 12 дней назад

    I've wanted to get a Glock because I enjoy customizing things and I've heard that although they aren't necessarily great out of the box, you can customize them to make them shoot very well. I do the same thing with desktop computers, paintball guns (back in the day at least, modern paintball guns don't have the same level of customization), etc. If there are other handguns out there that are just as customizable but feel better out of the box to shoot, I'm definitely open to learn!

  • @kevincupp9207
    @kevincupp9207 18 дней назад

    thank you for your videos, you the Man!!

  • @hounddog946
    @hounddog946 24 дня назад

    Glock 36 conceal carry in loose fitting pants/shorts front pocket. I’ve had mine 20 years in August 13th. I also have a 30, 21 and 37.
    Another great no-nonsense weapon is Springfield XDs in which I have a XD-40.

  • @MrThaTank
    @MrThaTank 27 дней назад +4

    Hands down…They hard to Beat

  • @jdwhite4864
    @jdwhite4864 27 дней назад

    I only have one Glock left in my collection and probably will keep it till I’m gone. G32 Gen4 with extra .40 and 9 barrels for it. I ran through the whole gambit for the last decade and have settled on hammer fired CZ pattern pistols. My CZ P-07 is my main carry gun.

  • @synapse1able
    @synapse1able 27 дней назад +3

    Hickok is the best

  • @michaelphipps4835
    @michaelphipps4835 25 дней назад +1

    I am a man that does not like “Alibis” For or if SHTF my battle side arms are glocks… My very close second choice would be M&P 2.0.

  • @bhoward9378
    @bhoward9378 18 дней назад

    My EDC concealed carry for years has been the Glock 19. My summertime EDC concealed carry (shorts and a t shirt) is the Glock 42. Both with Cor-bon hollow points. My year round woods open carry (Bighorn mountains) is the Glock 40 with cast bullets for bear and mountain lion defense.

  • @takerusatou4752
    @takerusatou4752 Месяц назад +3

    My first was a 1911 so like I may be spoiled I love steel guns I think that Glock should lower the price considering for what you pay for one you can get a decent Canik, S&W, or especially a CZ

  • @glasswinder
    @glasswinder 25 дней назад

    I bought a Glock for the first time this year after watching your reviews and I never even considered one in the past, my G26 and my G43 are unstoppable.

  • @thomaskelley135
    @thomaskelley135 Месяц назад

    Thanks for sharing your experience and stories on things. I’ve always wanted to sit down and have a conversation with you, however, I have a question I’d like to hear you talk about. People have different perspectives on what makes a man successful. I’ve been through some seasons in life, relationships, kids, and all of the responsibilities that comes with all of that. In your life what do you feel has been the most important thing for longevity in all of those aspects? What do you think makes a man successful?

  • @stuartmarkman769
    @stuartmarkman769 26 дней назад +1

    I have a G17, G23, and G43x. All great guns and all dependable.

  • @lincolnmarsh6404
    @lincolnmarsh6404 Месяц назад +1

    Hello I've been watching your shooting channel for years now and I've been really enjoying your videos!
    What's your thoughts on Smith and Wesson model 629 44 magnum? Is it a good gun?
    Also a Smith model 610 10mm?
    Are these good bear protection options?

  • @drizzt8965
    @drizzt8965 17 дней назад

    Just picked up my model 21 gen 5 and I love it and all of my other Glocks. Reliable out of the box no feed jambs unless you are limp wristing...

  • @3-2-1-.
    @3-2-1-. 17 дней назад

    I love this combination, a G21 and a CMMG 45acp resolute. They both take the same Glock mags. You can carry them both when everything goes whackadoodle.

  • @rustyshackleford1877
    @rustyshackleford1877 21 день назад +1

    The Glock will cycle any ammunition you run. There's only a handful of handguns that will. I started with Glock but I'd recommend M&P for new shooters. I feel great with Glock and train with them. Hickok and I will always love the Glock23

    • @YellowjacketGTO
      @YellowjacketGTO 20 дней назад

      The 23 is the only semi auto handgun i have ever had that failed me. Pin broke and the slide came off. Dead in the water.

  • @shawnmehaffey6565
    @shawnmehaffey6565 26 дней назад +1

    Glocks are great guns. Are there guns with more bells and whistles? Sure, but this weapon is super reliable and have the greatest aftermarket accessories. While I haven’t bought one yet, I’m definitely getting at least 2 of them. Thank you, sir!