Another benefit of a light is that it is a legal defense. You can say with confidence that you were able to correctly identify your target and item that made them a threat.
If you are pointing your light at someone then you are pointing your gun at them. If they're an innocent person you just committed a felony in most states by pointing a loaded gun at them unnecessarily.
@matrixofsaturn1906 That may be true, however if I'm in a position I need to pull my firearm and properly identify a threat, I couldn't care less at that point.
One more advantage to a weapon mounted light is only having to draw one thing instead of two. Though you should have a second, off weapon light for those instances where you need a light, but it wouldn't be appropriate to draw your weapon.
One thing to keep in mind with a weapon light is that while you are searching with the weapon light you are also aiming a deadly weapon. That doesn't mean you don't put a light on your weapon but it might be a good idea to also keep a hand held light with your gun.
100% with you here too. On my dresser pistol, I have a QD light from OLight. It's cheap, doesn't keep a charge very long but I have the capability to detach and investigate or detach and throw (for redirect) should I want. But having a spare handheld is still a great plan in any scenario.
I run a TLR 1 and Swampfox Justice on my Glock 19 gen 5. I do agree with this top 5, but light and sights are definitely the 2 most important in my book.
know what holster you want to run first, there is many off the shelf holster options for glocks with tlr-1, x300’s, and modlite pl350’s. and not only do you not have to have a custom holster made and wait for it and pay a premium, but it also tells you what lights are probably worth running. And sense those lights arent cheap, while your saving, pick yourself up a dedicated light and practice lowlight techniques whether dry fire or range time while you save. I do dry fire practice in the darkest room in my house with wml.
Red dot, barrel, comp, trigger, and light. Those are the upgrades to pick if you need to upgrade. And I would definitely choose compensator over slide cuts and porting. Rather not fool with factory weights and specs of a slide.
Two drawbacks to weapon mounted lights: 1.) To use it, you're pointing a presumably loaded and ready to fire weapon at someone. That's felony assault in many states. 2.) Since the light is typically much wider than your trigger guard, light bearing holsters are significantly wider than the gun allowing a gap between gun and holster for easier entry of foreign objects like draw strings or other small objects into the trigger area - reducing holster safety. A good light is critical. Where that light is... is just as critical.
When red dot sites finally "click" for you, you'll ever go back. Its like riding a bike. One day you "get it" and wonder how you ever shot without them. It really was weird when it happened for me. It was basically instant and you cant "unsee it"
I have a SIG Sp2022 and my grip always makes the slide not lock to the rear. I love the extended, easy to reach slide release, but sometimes I wish they had just kept it small
He’s gotten a lot better but he is still my least favorite to see on the channel. Doesn’t seem to know what he is talking about half the time or is just not good at expressing what he is trying to convey. Definitely getting more comfortable in front of the camera though. Just my opinion.
My carry is a 19x so unfortunately no dot options unless I get it milled. But I love this gun for edc so I’m keeping the irons on that. Anything else I’ll put a dot on.
New flash. Getting your slide milled for a optic is 10x better than using a MOS type system like the Glocks have or any other brand that uses a plate based system for the optic.
Look at the strike industries Lite Slide for the Glock 19, it’s an affordable slide, and it’s predrilled and cut for the 4 most common red dot footprints. You don’t need adapter plates so the optic sits low and you’ll be able to lower 1/3 cow it was with most regular height night sights.
How do you feel about barrel porting/slide milling to make an integrated comp from a 3rd party manufacturer like how the firearm manufacturers make (i.e. Sig, Canik,S.W) but on a firearm that doesn't come with the option? Thinking of porting a Canik Rival S because I want the advantage of the TTI Combats compensator but the Rival still doesn't have a threaded barrel after 2 years so I figured I'd see about sending it out somewhere What companies would you recommend?
Weapons lights are great except wherever you are pointing the light is also where your weapon is pointing. If I'm not sure that what went bump in the night is a lethal threat I'd rather not point my weapon at it making me a lethal threat. (Example: Police chasing a suspect into my yard and you point your weapon mounted light to see them better. They may be justified in using lethal force.)
I know this might sound odd, but I actually wish the magazine release on my Glock 19 Gen 5 stuck up a bit more and wasn't so far forward on the grip. That's literally my only complaint about that part of the gun; otherwise, it fits my hand pretty well without any backstrap. I do like that they included an ambidextrous slide lock, but that too has its flaws, in my opinion.
I keep hearing everyone talk about and demonstrate "proper grip" and yet the grip deemed proper inadvertently engages the mag release and/or makes the shooter reliant upon having two hands available. My grip is complete before my support hand even gets near the gun, which allows me to shoot nearly as accurately with only one hand and, in defensive situations, I won't be at a severe disadvantage when I'm fending off an attacker with my support hand and I will be harder to disarm. Thank you Massad Ayoob for demonstrating an actually proper grip that functions just as well single-handedly.
Shooting two-handed is always going to be more accurate at distant shooting. I’m talking about more than 30 yards away. Single hand is good to know and practice, especially off hand.
@@gbarraza2012 I would say that being able to shoot and maintain control of your firearm with one hand is far more important than distance shooting. Just because there's a >5% chance you'll need to shoot an attacker from a distance doesn't mean you prioritize distance shooting, which modern two-handed grips do indeed prioritize. That being said, distance shooting is entertaining and enjoyable regardless of its practical application, I just don't think it's a necessary skill for most CCW-holders as it's highly unlikely that skill would ever be used.
@@phukyerpheefees One hand is important for injuries or fending off an attacker as well as building a strong grip foundation. I believe being capable of shooting fast and accurate between 3-120 yards I would say is more important than one handed shooting. Even a Bill drill is faster with a two handed grip. CCW holders should be ready for any situation and being capable of any distance makes you a well rounded shooter.
I’ve been modifying my guns only a couple years my father actually doesn’t see the point for re sale 🤷 but for me it’s like why wouldn’t I want to do the things to a firearm that couldn’t benefit me as a shooter I just love these videos
For the 99% of gun owners out there that are neither SpecOps nor LEO, a bombproof mounter weapon light is overkill. Also, I'll never understand why any civilian who's decided to mount a weapon light wouldn't step up to a combo light & laser. For lightning fast target acquisition, especially in low light (or with a green laser, at any time), there's nothing like it, even with a red dot (which can be one's plan B).
If you're at home, in the dark, you can turn on your home's lights. Adding a weapon light and red dot adds size and weight to your carry gun and the size of your holster. You may find yourself leaving your carry gun at home because it's become bulky and heavy.
Wouldn’t it be better to have a flashlight to identify the target first? It would be a better option than to have a flashlight on a loaded pistol aiming it at one of your loved ones. Just a thought.
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So basically buy a pdp pro and throw a light and dot on it. Grip perfect, trigger perfect, controls perfect, rail perfect. They fixed just about every gripe people had with the ppq. Why buy a glock and sink tons of money modifying it when you can buy a pdp pro, which is better than a modded glock, right from the start
I can't believe the amount of people saying yoU dOn'T NeEd A LiGHt. You might as well cut your lights off while you're driving since you have street lights😂
My honest advice: Do not modify or add anything to a serious self defense weapon. I have had numerous range guns come up with sudden issues and malfunctions after changing springs, red dots, etc
Grandma needs to know that if you’re coming to my house after dark you’d better let me know and you better announce yourself when you get there. My dad almost shot my grandpa this way one time because he used his key to come inside without calling or announcing himself.
All this comes down to CC or Home defense/Duty. For CC I will not put a dot or a light on my CC gun. For inside your home or duty use, a light and dot are a must. For CC a light on your gun is no good. All it will do is encourage you to maybe commit a crime. You cannot point a loaded weapon at someone to see what they are doing. Just well, the only reason you should EVER pull your gun is when your in imminent danger, by then you have already identified the threat and have decided lethal force was needed and the time for the light has passed. It might come in handy for after the shooting to make sure the threat is down, but most don't think of it being used like that.
Bro this dude be contradicting himself he said earlier in video the Glock never put another trigger in his Glock now he says later in the video, the Timney trigger best trigger in the Glock dude funny 😅 he was just cheerleading for (SAR USA) boy he a team jumping kinda person I would like to just ask him few questions he seems kool but very contradicting
Weapon mounted lights are highly overrated for non law enforcement. We don't get to pull guns and point them at people before we've identified whether they are threat or not. The likelihood of legally justifiably hunting someone down in the dark with a WML is also highly dubious. I have one on my nightstand gun, but rarely carry with one anymore.
1:25 - Sights
4:53 - Weapon Mounted Light
9:29 - Frame Modification for better hand fitting
16:20 - Upgrading controls (Slide stop/release, Mag catch/release, Magwell, trigger, etc)
24:45 - Kaya's recommended brands with good triggers
29:00 - Slide Modifications (serrations, cuts)
34:36 - Honorable Mention, Compensators
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Another benefit of a light is that it is a legal defense. You can say with confidence that you were able to correctly identify your target and item that made them a threat.
Any good lights for a Glock 19 Gen 3
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@@adventureswithrojoandoso9252I use the streamlite tlr-7
If you are pointing your light at someone then you are pointing your gun at them. If they're an innocent person you just committed a felony in most states by pointing a loaded gun at them unnecessarily.
@matrixofsaturn1906 That may be true, however if I'm in a position I need to pull my firearm and properly identify a threat, I couldn't care less at that point.
Another advantage of a weapon mounted light is it's very disorienting to look at while turned on even in the daytime
I would reccomend a hand held as well.
Yeah you don’t want to have to flag everything you want to see in the dark.
Can't count the number of time I blinded myself dry firing or just check if the light has juice against the wall
@@3wolfsdown702if you out in the woods, ye. Urban fighting, especially indoors? Nah
@@3wolfsdown702 if they can see right after getting a thousand lumens and 55k candela to the face, i might as well surrender lmao
Personally, I'm particularly excited about the advancements in optic systems and recoil management.
As a Canadian, the only upgrade to my pistol I need is a visa that leads to a green card.
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One more advantage to a weapon mounted light is only having to draw one thing instead of two. Though you should have a second, off weapon light for those instances where you need a light, but it wouldn't be appropriate to draw your weapon.
One thing to keep in mind with a weapon light is that while you are searching with the weapon light you are also aiming a deadly weapon. That doesn't mean you don't put a light on your weapon but it might be a good idea to also keep a hand held light with your gun.
100% on this!
100% with you here too. On my dresser pistol, I have a QD light from OLight. It's cheap, doesn't keep a charge very long but I have the capability to detach and investigate or detach and throw (for redirect) should I want. But having a spare handheld is still a great plan in any scenario.
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I run a TLR 1 and Swampfox Justice on my Glock 19 gen 5. I do agree with this top 5, but light and sights are definitely the 2 most important in my book.
Any tips for a gen 3 Glock 19 for a light
know what holster you want to run first, there is many off the shelf holster options for glocks with tlr-1, x300’s, and modlite pl350’s. and not only do you not have to have a custom holster made and wait for it and pay a premium, but it also tells you what lights are probably worth running. And sense those lights arent cheap, while your saving, pick yourself up a dedicated light and practice lowlight techniques whether dry fire or range time while you save. I do dry fire practice in the darkest room in my house with wml.
Red dot, barrel, comp, trigger, and light. Those are the upgrades to pick if you need to upgrade. And I would definitely choose compensator over slide cuts and porting. Rather not fool with factory weights and specs of a slide.
I have a streamlight laser/light combo on my P09. That laser is surprisingly useful for taking snap shots. Its almost as accurate as using my irons.
Definitely, I got a Streamlight with a green laser.
Always vouched for vis lasers, very hard to not see them in a building. Outside is a different story though.
Two drawbacks to weapon mounted lights: 1.) To use it, you're pointing a presumably loaded and ready to fire weapon at someone. That's felony assault in many states. 2.) Since the light is typically much wider than your trigger guard, light bearing holsters are significantly wider than the gun allowing a gap between gun and holster for easier entry of foreign objects like draw strings or other small objects into the trigger area - reducing holster safety. A good light is critical. Where that light is... is just as critical.
@6:27 "grandma!? whada ya doin!!??" dammit grandma at it again 🤣🤣🤣
Call of duty in real time..I LOVE IT!!!
Preach on!!!!!
Another nice thing about a weapon mounted light is the added weight on the rail helps with muzzle flip and recoil
Belt
Light
Ammo
Holster
Training
After belt I would list suspenders. Work great for me
When red dot sites finally "click" for you, you'll ever go back. Its like riding a bike. One day you "get it" and wonder how you ever shot without them. It really was weird when it happened for me. It was basically instant and you cant "unsee it"
I have a SIG Sp2022 and my grip always makes the slide not lock to the rear. I love the extended, easy to reach slide release, but sometimes I wish they had just kept it small
That’s it. I think I’m going to upgrade to a red dot. Thanks!
My top 5 upgrades for your pistol:
1 Light
2 RDS/irons
3 Holster
4 Belt
5 Ammo
I always want to see this guy here, he is perfect at his job!!
He’s gotten a lot better but he is still my least favorite to see on the channel. Doesn’t seem to know what he is talking about half the time or is just not good at expressing what he is trying to convey. Definitely getting more comfortable in front of the camera though. Just my opinion.
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Great job Kaya! 🙌
Thanks man 🫡🙏
My carry is a 19x so unfortunately no dot options unless I get it milled. But I love this gun for edc so I’m keeping the irons on that. Anything else I’ll put a dot on.
New flash. Getting your slide milled for a optic is 10x better than using a MOS type system like the Glocks have or any other brand that uses a plate based system for the optic.
Look at the strike industries Lite Slide for the Glock 19, it’s an affordable slide, and it’s predrilled and cut for the 4 most common red dot footprints. You don’t need adapter plates so the optic sits low and you’ll be able to lower 1/3 cow it was with most regular height night sights.
Sounds like you need way more education than you need an optic.
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How do you feel about barrel porting/slide milling to make an integrated comp from a 3rd party manufacturer like how the firearm manufacturers make (i.e. Sig, Canik,S.W) but on a firearm that doesn't come with the option? Thinking of porting a Canik Rival S because I want the advantage of the TTI Combats compensator but the Rival still doesn't have a threaded barrel after 2 years so I figured I'd see about sending it out somewhere
What companies would you recommend?
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Weapons lights are great except wherever you are pointing the light is also where your weapon is pointing. If I'm not sure that what went bump in the night is a lethal threat I'd rather not point my weapon at it making me a lethal threat. (Example: Police chasing a suspect into my yard and you point your weapon mounted light to see them better. They may be justified in using lethal force.)
I know this might sound odd, but I actually wish the magazine release on my Glock 19 Gen 5 stuck up a bit more and wasn't so far forward on the grip. That's literally my only complaint about that part of the gun; otherwise, it fits my hand pretty well without any backstrap. I do like that they included an ambidextrous slide lock, but that too has its flaws, in my opinion.
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I remember 30 yrs ago when the biggest upgrade for our glocks was a rubber Hogue grip.
If you had a glock lol we had Taurus lol
I keep hearing everyone talk about and demonstrate "proper grip" and yet the grip deemed proper inadvertently engages the mag release and/or makes the shooter reliant upon having two hands available.
My grip is complete before my support hand even gets near the gun, which allows me to shoot nearly as accurately with only one hand and, in defensive situations, I won't be at a severe disadvantage when I'm fending off an attacker with my support hand and I will be harder to disarm.
Thank you Massad Ayoob for demonstrating an actually proper grip that functions just as well single-handedly.
Shooting two-handed is always going to be more accurate at distant shooting. I’m talking about more than 30 yards away. Single hand is good to know and practice, especially off hand.
@@gbarraza2012
The vast majority of self-defense shootings occur at around 7 yards or less.
@@phukyerpheefees but not all. Being capable close and far distances should be a standard for CCW shooters
@@gbarraza2012
I would say that being able to shoot and maintain control of your firearm with one hand is far more important than distance shooting.
Just because there's a >5% chance you'll need to shoot an attacker from a distance doesn't mean you prioritize distance shooting, which modern two-handed grips do indeed prioritize.
That being said, distance shooting is entertaining and enjoyable regardless of its practical application, I just don't think it's a necessary skill for most CCW-holders as it's highly unlikely that skill would ever be used.
@@phukyerpheefees One hand is important for injuries or fending off an attacker as well as building a strong grip foundation. I believe being capable of shooting fast and accurate between 3-120 yards I would say is more important than one handed shooting. Even a Bill drill is faster with a two handed grip. CCW holders should be ready for any situation and being capable of any distance makes you a well rounded shooter.
Good video my favorite part is “Grandma what are you doing?” lol
Best video you’ve done. Thanks!
Talon or Handleit grips work well for improving grip.
I’ve been modifying my guns only a couple years my father actually doesn’t see the point for re sale 🤷 but for me it’s like why wouldn’t I want to do the things to a firearm that couldn’t benefit me as a shooter I just love these videos
The red dot is a must👍💯
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For the 99% of gun owners out there that are neither SpecOps nor LEO, a bombproof mounter weapon light is overkill. Also, I'll never understand why any civilian who's decided to mount a weapon light wouldn't step up to a combo light & laser. For lightning fast target acquisition, especially in low light (or with a green laser, at any time), there's nothing like it, even with a red dot (which can be one's plan B).
I dig these in-depth educational videos. :)
Well thought out and presented
Thats why I love a Walther! GREAT trigger out the box ...
I have the Walter ppq love it.
Jaeger Werkz is doing some good work
Thank you for a very good and clear explanation.
Thanks Kaya, good job
Only use your support hand thumb to activate your WML, not your trigger finger.
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Great video! I'm going to send this bookmark to friends with questions about these topics. Thanks team!
Amazing Video! Kaya keep up.
Thank you for the details on each pistol Kaya, very helpful.
Top five upgrades 101, don't assume it's the gun before you question your own skills
They won’t listen. They want what looks cool. I bet their 25 yard target looks like it was hit with 00 Buck from 40 yards.
Talk more about that FN reflex 😍
Should I be modifying it myself or buy a modified one online?
May I ask which one is more suitable for ladies?
If you're at home, in the dark, you can turn on your home's lights. Adding a weapon light and red dot adds size and weight to your carry gun and the size of your holster. You may find yourself leaving your carry gun at home because it's become bulky and heavy.
I could see that being true of a weapon light, but you can get small red dot sights that are extremely light weight.
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I thought the TLR7 sub was specifically made to fit G43X MOS rail, not the P365?
The tlr7 sub is made for different handguns, all specific for that handgun.
Yes they are made for each gun as my LGS found out that the P365 TLR7sub doesn’t fit the G43x like compact and full-size pic rails/Glock rail
My opinion the end all be all of WML is “you can’t shoot what you can’t see”
I know I don’t have much pistol variety to test the accidental mag drop. But the way holding the pistol like that looked very awkward to me.
Just shot my echelon for the first time yesterday so good out of the box
If grandma is capable of raiding the fridge in the dark at 3am and still not paying her part of the rent - she’s getting capped!!!
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Good night, grandma 😂😂😂
What rifle is in the top right?
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Glock "perfection" needs every part upgraded to be an off the shelf Sig
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Nothing like getting yelled at just before hearing someone's opinion . such valuable info
😂😅 just part of the show. Intros are meant to be something different and catchy 😁
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Damn so aggressive, calm down fed boy 😂
Wouldn’t it be better to have a flashlight to identify the target first? It would be a better option than to have a flashlight on a loaded pistol aiming it at one of your loved ones. Just a thought.
“My Glock is perfect….after another $500 in accessories and feature modifications and removing everything Glock”
It annoys me when people by a shadow system or a a clone with zero Glock parts with maaaaybe the magazine and say their “Glock” is perfect
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I have a green dot and a Wilson Combat grip
Totally disagree on the barrel change from stock Glock to a Double diamond GS barrel. Totally different shot groups.
I heard Canik and im already a subscriber. Canik don't get enough love!!! I LOVE THE METE SFX series!!!! (Yes my wife yelled at me when she found out i bought it....)
I love my Canik!
"Grandma! What're ya doin?!"
So basically buy a pdp pro and throw a light and dot on it. Grip perfect, trigger perfect, controls perfect, rail perfect. They fixed just about every gripe people had with the ppq. Why buy a glock and sink tons of money modifying it when you can buy a pdp pro, which is better than a modded glock, right from the start
Only thing I need is a PMM comp!
I don’t need one eye to look down my iron sights
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... Good video , keep going Kaya
I can't believe the amount of people saying yoU dOn'T NeEd A LiGHt. You might as well cut your lights off while you're driving since you have street lights😂
My honest advice: Do not modify or add anything to a serious self defense weapon. I have had numerous range guns come up with sudden issues and malfunctions after changing springs, red dots, etc
Grandma needs to know that if you’re coming to my house after dark you’d better let me know and you better announce yourself when you get there. My dad almost shot my grandpa this way one time because he used his key to come inside without calling or announcing himself.
Training, practice, and solid skill base are more important than what is on the gun.
Indian, not the arrow.
All this comes down to CC or Home defense/Duty. For CC I will not put a dot or a light on my CC gun. For inside your home or duty use, a light and dot are a must. For CC a light on your gun is no good. All it will do is encourage you to maybe commit a crime. You cannot point a loaded weapon at someone to see what they are doing. Just well, the only reason you should EVER pull your gun is when your in imminent danger, by then you have already identified the threat and have decided lethal force was needed and the time for the light has passed. It might come in handy for after the shooting to make sure the threat is down, but most don't think of it being used like that.
Nicest upgrades.
Nice video
Bro this dude be contradicting himself he said earlier in video the Glock never put another trigger in his Glock now he says later in the video, the Timney trigger best trigger in the Glock dude funny 😅 he was just cheerleading for (SAR USA) boy he a team jumping kinda person I would like to just ask him few questions he seems kool but very contradicting
After a while, the background music starts driving me crazy. Same music every episode. I have to click away. It's torture.
I’m all for lights but I’m not spending the price of a budget gun just to shine a light 💀 plenty of budget things that are jus as reliable
Stream light is the way. I personally will never buy a surefire, I think they gauge their prices just because of their name
😂 I have every pistol you have on the table LOL except for the new echelon
That's because they haven't came out with 15 round mags yet Colorado sucks LOL
Red Dots are Fuddlore.
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Weapon mounted lights are highly overrated for non law enforcement. We don't get to pull guns and point them at people before we've identified whether they are threat or not. The likelihood of legally justifiably hunting someone down in the dark with a WML is also highly dubious. I have one on my nightstand gun, but rarely carry with one anymore.
100%
Low IQ take bud.
Fundamentally, I agree. Practically, your other hand may be very busy. Best to have and not use than to not have at all.
The logic is simple. It is better to have an upgrade you don't need than not to have it when you need it.