except for the part where he used a full auto lower for that Glock torture test. The “It’s humanly impossible for one person to to do the thousand round torture test” still holds true unless you are using a full auto lower. How many of you have one ?
I truly glad there's a lot of new and younger shooters out there. What I've discovered is too many people feel they need to upgrade this or that part. To get better accuracy. I've also learned that many of these people...lack the fundamentals of shooting and have excuses. If a shooter has good shooting fundamentals. That shooter should be able to pick up any firearm (pistol or rifle) and shoot it fairly well and accurately after one magazine. If you're not shooting fairly well...then it's you and not the firearm. Especially modernize firearms. In which the gun will be more accurate then the shooter will ever be. 've been shooting and collecting for over 35 years. I can pick up any firearm and shoot it well. Even firearms I've never shot before. Hence stop with the excuses (i.e., bad trigger, odd sights, recoil impulse,). Shooting is not difficult when you apply your fundamentals.
I disagree. Of all the guns I've fired, the Glock has the worst trigger. It's mushy as hell and the very last bit of trigger travel, the stiffness suddenly triples JUST before it breaks. Makes practicing with the trigger very exhausting. There's a reason sooooo many aftermarket kits are available for the trigger. Yet, Glock won't change the design, lol...
I don't see any issues with making some changes. With any upgrades or changes you have to always inspect and check your firearms periodically...this should be done with stock parts as well. I do change out my sights, connector, springs, and even trigger shoe. I have had no issues with any changes. With any gun any part can malfunction or fail at anytime... maintenance is the key. I am a NRA Instructor and I run across tons of guns that have been upgraded...I have run across a few that have had malfunctions but that goes for stock guns as well. I can't say from my experience that one malfunctions more than another. I respect your thoughts and opinions...very good information.
Guns are engineered to meet a price point, not ultimate reliability or function. Any production gun can be improved with aftermarket parts - Glocks in particular.
Pretty much. A stock glock comes ready to use for the average joe using commercial ammo. If you shoot a lot of reloads you may need a better barrel for example. Nothing wrong with upgrades it's just that most aren't necessary for most people uses.
I am an advance course Glock armorer, I am also acert. Range officer, like the man said, if its a play gun fine if its a carry weapon dont mess with it I see failures all the time after a few rounds because of aftermarkets parts, however the glock rentals, are stock and have several thousand rounds thru them without cleaning due to time constraints, and have only seen 3 failures due to wear, Glock produces every single part in a glock, they are truly obsessed with RELIABILITY, also the new g5 come with a match barrel, if you ever attend one of their armorers courses you will understand, fine video.
You’ve made a couple good points I agree with changing the striker or the springs probably not the best idea but as far as the safety plunger goes there are plenty of companies who sell refined oem plungers that have been smoothed and polished like the apex trigger came with that also uses a stock trigger bar and is duty rated that still use the oem plunger spring so in no way is that going to affect reliability. As for the guide rod as long as you maintain stock spring weight stainless and tungsten only make the tolerances in the gun tighter along with a high quality match grade barrel. When you start talking about the crappy slide and barrel and stuff that makes no sense because the oem stuff is obviously higher quality unless you are building but there are plenty of well known brands who make Glock components and do it better. When all is said and done you can carry a Glock you built from the ground up if your using quality components and parts with matching tolerances and here’s the key that you have tested then those guns can be every bit as reliable as a stock Glock. If you buy a bunch of cheap parts just to make your gun look cool off of eBay and the first time you go to pull the trigger is a self defense situation then your just an idiot. For novice shooters this is borderline good advice but if you know what your doing aftermarket parts you can enhance performance without sacrificing reliability it’s the mechanism and design as a whole that makes glocks reliable not the name
I think some changes to the Glock platform are warranted. Like extended controls. I put extended controls on all my Glocks because it makes it easier for me to use my pistol. I also put night sights and a light on them as well. I also put a flat faced trigger on it (I don't change the springs or the trigger bar just the trigger shoe) because it gives me better control of the trigger. I am also considering stippling my gun as well as milling my slide for a red dot, I'm even contemplating removing the Glock hump for a more 1911 style grip angle. Upgrades can be beneficial so long as they're done for specific reasons like improving control, ease of use, and accuracy.
2 years later and true as it ever was. Im tired of this advice. Honestly I think its great when people try doing it themselves and learn. The real big mistake is to carry it right away. Gotta test it thoroughly before relying on it. After that, you should be better of with something that runs how you like it, instead of gritty, heavy, stock parts.
So true. I trust that glock owners will listen carefully and use this positive lecture. Haven't heard you address aftermarket triggers. This is also an issue with risking the safety of your gun, especially the when it’s done by an unexperienced gunsmith.
The only changes I did to my glock were night sights, extended takedown lever and better slide release lever. These mods don’t change anything related to the actual functionality of the gun, but make it possible to release the slide with one hand, and break it down MUCH easier.
I feel like there needs to be an asterisk on this with “for new shooters” cuz here’s the thing, if u know what ur doing, u can upgrade those things u said not to and the gun will function just as good, if not (theoretically) better than stock.
Back in 1995, I had a company called Aerotek take my Glock 21 and do all sorts of upgrades to it called their Ultimate Combat package. I haven't had any malfunctions since this was done 25 years ago.
3.5 lb connectors, extended slide releases, extended mag releases, the red and blue 28 and 31 newton firing pin springs, maritime spring cups, metal sights all come Glock OEM on various models. To say that upgrading your glock with parts that didnt come on your Glock but are OEM is completely ridiculous. If those parts werent reliable they wouldnt be made by Glock and offered on other models.
Exactly. I'm lucky to have the San Diego Glockstore nearby, and every 'upgraded' part I bought from them was a true upgrade. These guns were built to specifications which included total cost, and guess what, some money was saved on components. . . that can be easily remedied.
Well since I built a P80 I guess I can do whatever I want to do. Mine now has over 3k rounds in it and hasn't failed so far. I had a few bad primers but you get that from time to time.
Ditto, I've built 3 P80 G19s and I am loving the grip. My first one had issues because of the front locking block but I corrected the pinholes and now it is great.
Night sights and extended controls are a must for me and with most pistols I've owned the quality extended controls are def an upgrade as most manufacturers use about one grade above pot metal on the controls. The only time I change out springs is if I'm running superseded or compensated.
@@joncampo1627 I only put a After market barrel in my Glock G40 10mm. To shoot underwood 200gr hradcast for woods carry and fiber optic sights Glock G29 100% Stock all but Ameriglo Night Sights. If I would have found the Buffalobore 190gr mono round. I would have never changed the 40s barrel. I run that round in the 29 when out fishing or camping
One part of the fun that gets little use to someone who has propped training... so the thought of it being a big help to you says more than you realize...
Wow! For some reason I have not watched one of your videos in a few years. I didn’t even recognize you! It was actually your voice that sounded familiar, you have done a great job getting healthy. Excellent job!
I once put tungsten guide rods in my g43 and g19. The 19 seemed fine, but the 43 would have off-center light primer strikes about one of every 50 rounds. The gun was just *barely* out of battery when it did that, even though the trigger and striker were engaged. I put the stock recoil springs and guide rods back into both guns, and never had that issue again.
I’ve swapped out the triggers sights and guide rods. I’m retired law enforcement and train weekly as I trained for 28 years. My Glock 43x 9mm and 23 40cal LEO trade in work flawlessly. The tungsten guide rod made a big difference in barrel rise. I do agree about changing safeties and springs unless your competition shooting.
It's worth upgrading sights as you say. Other things that make the Glock closer to perfect are extended slide lock and extended slide stop lever. If you aren't taking your Glock apart enough to not benefit from the slide lock you are likely running dirty. Better release is by pulling the slide. The extended slide stop lever is for locking the slide open.
I got my first glock. A gen 5 g 19. Replaced the trigger, connector and plunger with np3 polished parts. Also through in a 3.5 striker spring from zev. Big mistake. 2 light strikes in the first 80 rounds. Put the stock spring back in. It pulls just a hair over 5#s. Ran another 200 rounds through it, flawlessly.
Yes on the police trade in story time. And with Glock perfection? I never change any internal parts but change the sights is a must. I have also had some cocking serrations. That’s it.
Hmmm,,, let’s think about this. Trigger manipulation, fine motor skill. Mag release, small button, fine motor skill. So why does everyone think that it’s all going to fall apart if they try to use the slide release? I run a Ghost Inc “bullet forward” extended slide release. Over 10k rounds through the pistol in various venues, from range to comp, to professional training. Never missed hitting the slide release, nor ever had the slide fail to go into battery. Furthermore, my reload times were usually 1/4 second faster than the students using the slingshot method. I see no benefit whatsoever to the slingshot method, other than to provide instructors with a one size fits all methodology.
bruce parsons I’m with you! Unfortunately it’s really not worth arguing. I had a guy tell me that pulling the trigger is a combination of a gross and fine motor movement because you are using large muscles in your forearm and because baby’s are born opening and closing their hands is naturally wired or some shit and that hitting the slide stop isn’t in any way comparable to pressing a trigger. How’s that for a run on sentence haha. To me anything that requires practice with using your fingers is a fine motor movement. It’s also been proven over and over that they don’t just go away in high stress situations. It all depends on the person. Actually I have a good example of applying stupid logic. Lots of people who have defended their lives with a pistol say they never used their sights. Even at distance. So logically we don’t need sights, right? All it is, is examples of untrained people panicking and resort to point shooting. Sure some people even with lots of training can still suffer from this, but that can’t simply apply to everyone just because it’s harder to perform under stress. Sorry for the rant.
I practice both. Doesn’t hurt to learn different ways to do things, like you said though, one way will always be faster, I haven’t timed mine yet but when I do I’ll use the faster one. I can guarantee the “slingshot” is faster for me with my 19x because the slide stop is harder to manipulate, at least on mine using my left thumb, I’m a lefty. But on the glock 34’s which I plan on using to compete with, the slide stop is more pronounced and has a little lip on it that catches the thumb real easy even with gloves on. The 19x is probably less pronounced since they were designed for the military.
G20 changed the barrel to KKM and the recoil spring and rod to 22 pounds to better shoot the High Velocity 200gr rounds. But you are right on normal loads in G22 carried my service pistol for 12 years no modifications ran great. They have a loose tolerance like a AK 47 made to run !
I run an aftermarket guide rod, with a 20 lb spring in my G29. You would too if you shot REAL 10mm ammo as I do. The stock 17 lb spring is the same as used on a 9mm. It also batters the hell out of the frame. A side effect, its quicker to get back on target, and chrono speeds actually increased 2%-3% across the board. You say not to change the guide rod, yet using full power ammo like Underwood, it wont be as reliable until you increase the recoil and mag spring weights.
I like to make a gun my own with some subtle mods. I inherited my BILs Glock 19 last year I put in a punisher grip plug, Revelations slide cover Plate, and an extended slide lock lever That's it
I am getting a stock Gen5 17 MOS to keep stock. I have a tricked out Gen3 19 and Gen4 17 with a 34 Zev slide that I will use for competition once they have matches again. They have Overwatch Precision Polymer DAT triggers and Vickers minus connectors
tattooeddragon8 I like the channel, I like the chap who runs it. Glocks to me are like Apple products they used to be ahead of the game now they are a bit behind but still think they can charge too much for their products.
I put a Ghost trigger connector in mine. Can't remember the name of the product. But it's the one that you have to modify to fit to eliminate the wall. I want to say it was the 3.5# rocket connector. And then I put in the NY1 8# trigger spring. So my trigger pull is heavy but smooth. Most people that shoot my pistol love it!
Glock 23. Stike Industries slide plate, Vickers takedown plug, Vickers extended slide stop, Pearce PG-19 on my magazines, Williams fiber optic sights with Green and Yellow. Everything else is stock.
All I do to mine is put an Apex trigger, extended mag release and a np3 plated OEM safety plunger and maybe a barrel but I recommend only apex triggers and make sure you know how to install and what to look for when adding after market parts to your Guns I’ve never had anything fail on me besides when I was adding different spring Weights and Guide rods.
Got my first G19 a couple weeks ago and I'm glad I haven't made any mechanical "upgrades" yet (don't plan to). Although, I did get a great stippling job and slide windowing.
I respect your opinion, but I've modified a couple of Glocks, and haven't had any problems. I don't like the skeletonized striker either, but I'd say from my experience that a 4.5lb striker spring will initiate any primer consistently. Many of the aftermarket triggers are much smoother, have less pull weight, and have a shorter reset... All good characteristics for improving accuracy. All the right parts tuned to perfection in a modified Glock, allows people to put rounds down range, faster, and more accurately. The stock Glock trigger parts are generally crude stampings. A light stoning, and pollishing in all the right places can help make an otherwise stock trigger pull smoother, but not necessarily lighter. The 3.5lb connectors seem to pull off about 1lb. The stock striker spring is roughly 6lbs. As an example, I had a G43 that pulled 7lb, 7oz out of the box, which was pretty obnoxious to shoot at the range. I replaced that trigger with a Pyramid, and changed to a 4.5lb striker spring. The result was a smooth pull at 4lb 14oz average on the Lyman... A shorter reset, and a more comfortable trigger shoe. To me, much more fun to shoot than stock. Thousands of rounds later... No problems to report. Oh, I didn't mention that I also replaced the guide rod with a standard spring weight tungsten. That takes a little of the snap out of it. I think anything one can do to improve their shooting accuracy is fine, so long as reliability is maintained. My opinion is that a G43X, with a stock 5.5lb trigger doesn't really need any messing with... However, if desired, it could be made to be both better, and still be just as reliable. Fun video. 🇺🇸
Clutch Cargo I put all Johnny Glock and Ghost parts in my 43X 4.5 trigger runs like a dream, put that fresh clip in and pull that slide the round enters the chamber like a dream it’s a night and day difference, get a Tri spring guide rod it’s a little expensive but amazing
@@Getyourdoe their guide rods are the sh*t, they are made in Greece 🇬🇷 ……It takes a month or two to get one sometimes but they are well worth the wait…..they allow you to adjust the weight according to your other modifications…..by adding that extra spring it just simple “reduces the recoil” that’s what their known for…..
I agree with you in most of things you say. I carry my gen 2 G21 daily. I have changed out the sights for tritium night sights (been so long now I don't remember exactly which brand) I think it was trigicon too. I have changed out both the mag release and slide lock. finally i put on a Vickers tactical grip force adaptor. but that is an outside change. where I disagree with you is the guide rod and recoil spring. i changed the stock one from a 19 pound to a 24 pound recoil spring. it helps tame the beast. i bought my G21 when they first came out what 20 + years ago. i train with it constantly. i have gone through some intense training programs firing as much as 2000 rounds in three days. never a hitch, other than sometimes using cheap Russian steal case ammo. hey haven't we all tried tula ammo to save a couple bucks once in a while? don't get me wrong, I'm not calling you out or saying you are wrong. i am saying that i have changed out the guide rod and spring while not having a single problem to date. of course i got the part from the Glock store so that might be why. as far as messing with the striker or trigger. fuck no I don't play with those in any of my firearms. as far as the Glock why would I? they are fine just the way they are and I'm not a gunsmith. so why fubar something that already works dam well. i don't consider any firearm to be the so called "perfect gun". that is like the unsinkable ship in my mind. but i will stand by my upgrades even though they are minor for the most part.
Currently I'm running a Gen 4 G19. Ameriglo Hackathorn sights. Surefire x300u Magpul magwell It is going to get an RMR here soon. Stipple and double undercut. There are also some triggers that use OEM internals and it's mostly an upgraded shoe, I may take a look at one or two of those I've put a lot of research into, but I'm gonna have to thoroughly test them before I carry them. I've run thousands of rounds through a stock trigger, I think it's time I test out something that allows me to push my boundaries some more.
Alright man, your list got me started, Got me all hot and bothered, now you need to finish me off. Or risk giving me blue brass. (Blue balls for a gun “enthusiast”)
Zev! Springs and all tungsten guide rod. Takes a lick'n . I'm that guy and you can make fun all you like bitch! Any combat ? Lick Larry vickers stud muffin! Highly recommend
Thanks for making this video. Why would you hang something from your rearview mirror that blocks your ability to see out the front windshield? Wouldn't it be better to mount that below your line of sight instead of creating a safety hazard? Isn't that first gun you pulled out a G34/35? Or did you take a G17 frame and add the longer slide?
The only interal things I swap out is trigger, extended slide release and put in maritime spring cups. I never use the slide release, but knowing I can operate it easier with my thumb is peace of mind.
I put the stock trigger connector from the 34 (factory -) in my 19 carry gun, which is all stock except for HD XR sights. I have a glocktriggers kit with lighter springs in my 34, and it’s been over 2,000 CCI brass without a single failure. S&B gave me a light strike per 50 or so. But it’s for competitions. I wouldn’t carry it. I disagree that “you don’t need a better trigger if you practice”. Yes, upgrades aren’t a replacement for skill, but any professional shooter that’s better than either of us will ever be is going to have a jam up trigger in their gun.
Would you recommend buying glock 35 and swapping lone wolf barrel (9mm) as well as new magazine for 9mm ammo to make it a glock 34? Kinda like two guns in one? Thanks
Agreed with certain internal after market swaps. Stuff like a new barrel or better guide spring/rod is okay though as far as changing buttons around and internal pieces that you gotta take completely apart that’s when it’s dicey if you don’t understand the full Glock diagram. If you are new to glocks I’d recommend not changing any internals besides your guide rods/spring. As far as external upgrades have away at it. Changing your sights, color filling, buying adapters that snap in place, etc. all fine just don’t go too crazy
But what about Johnny Glock drop in combat triggers? He seems like he's VERY knowledgable and authentic. I just bought one ($200) for my Glock 42 carry weapon.
You paid $200 dollars for a trigger when you could have done a better one yourself for less the $50. Jeesh why not just get a little know how and stop treating guns like they're a mystery. Doing your own trigger is not only far cheaper and higher quality than buying one. But you can be sure that you did it RIGHT and don't have to ship it back when it isn't.
I changed the take down lever, also called slide lock. Cost all of about $12 or $15, and makes is much easier to take the slide off my G19. It literally took about 15 minutes to replace, and if I only take my Glock apart to clean or oil it once a month, and keep it for five years, that's 60 times it'll make it much easier to remove the slide! It's had zero negative effects... you honestly don't even know it's been changed, until you grab it and find it much easier to get a hold of!
Never understood why people purchase an item because of its inherent reliability, such as a glock pistol, but then change just about everything in its design that makes it such a reliable tool. Sort of like buying a good, quality hammer, and then replacing its head with a lighter more efficient plastic head, and then wondering why it's not working as it should.
I ended up watching your video because I had purchased a Glock 21 about a year before. I have been shooting it and the only changes I made to it was a extended magazine release. A extended slide lock and a extended slide break down lever. I hit every time.
@@robertcolinshepherd Best feeling in the world - There's nobody yapping in your ears. You can enjoy the heat and the smell of burnt oil while fondling your Glock 19.
I have a bone stock dry internal Glock 19. The only thing I might consider an "upgrade" on my G19 is that it is a NiB-X Glock 19 like the NiB-X versions you sometimes see released. Would you consider a NiB-X coated slide and barrel an upgrade that will affect the reliability of the Glock even though it's still bone stock internally?
I have only upgraded to Night sights and Talon grip for my Glock because I will not spend a small fortune on a stupor job. Also my G19 Gen 4 was an MOS version so it has an RMR and suppressor height sights to co witness. Also I would like to see the story time on the Glock you were talking about. Stay Frosty....
Hey my man.. You seem to know enough to potentially help me out with a few simple questions. So, I work at a shop in Arizona selling firearms but am fairly new to the world of firearms... I recently upgraded from a Ruger LC380 to a brand new Glock 19 Gen4 ($250 "employee discount" or "christmas bonus"). Anyways, I fucking love my G19 and am looking for a few minor upgrades at most.. I've already threw on a Talon granulate texture grip, which I cut & customized from the default design shape.. Next will be replacing sights, which I've been researching for a few weeks now. I need them to be somewhat affordable though.. Hopefully less than $100 (money is tight right now unfortunately). I was thinking maybe just upgrade the front sight? Because I actually really enjoy all default glock rear sights. Is this possible, and if so, any recommendations? I also have been searching for the cheapest most compact light for my rail system but every brand seems to have their cheapest model priced well over $150-$200 which is kinda fuckin nuts to me?!?! But hey, maybe I'm still just a n00b to the firearm game and prices.. Hah! So any recommendations regarding sights and lights would be much appreciated! Finally.. My first and only issue with my Gen4 G19 is the GODDAMN FINGER GROOVES!!! I can not stand them.. Which is why I love Gen 5's so much. How would someone go about shaving those off without causing the pistol to look like absolute shit afterwards? (Assuming mistakes were made during the process). Thats my biggest concern above all I've mentioned here.. Any advice will be very much appreciated. My obsession & passion for firearms continues to spark more and more every day. I seek and crave the knowledge from those who are far more wise than myself and refuse to stop until I have my own perfect pistol that I can proudly say I worked for, bought, and customized with my own hands and hard work! Thanks guys.. I am looking forward to any and all advice/replies! 💯🎯······💥🔫👈😎🏆 😵😲🤤
@@thesehollowshit9967 love my new gen 5. I've been wondering if the guide rods that have the light would work ok. I've only been able to find up to gen 4 in those though
I have a G19 that I shoot a lot. I put Glock OEM night sights, OEM minus connector, and an OEM smooth trigger. Every bit of that is just personal preference. Upgrades? You make the call
I keep telling people the same thing. Work on your fundamentals and do some dry fire drills. You shouldnt be throwing money at your shortcomings. You look great man keep up the good work.
Go ahead and tell that to my G19 with more than 12,000 down the pipe. Before shooting it even once I replaced the garbage poly guide rod with a stainless one and I replaced the barrel. If it breaks a stock G19 frame after 12k, buy a new frame. 12k is a lot.
Any engineer will tell you that everything is designed and built to meet expectations of your management, not designed to be flawless. Otherwise why wouldn't everything be made of the best, least corrosive materials?
@john brandenburg my dad told me once when I was young they pay these engineers millions of dollars to build something that will last and some young punk like you comes around and thinks they can build it better. Lol. This was about a car but samething in this case dont you think if it was better dont you think they would have put that part in the gun?
Great video with tons of good conent! ... one small suggestion: I have a tendency to rabbit trail, and noticed you do a little as well. It helps me to have a subject only outline next to my camera.. keeps me on point and less edits as well! Keep up the great work!!
Pure bull crap if you know what you are doing,if you make changes then test them to be reliable its just as good if not better than oem,its a loose tolerance gun,I had to throw a bunch of parts to my gen 4 extraction issues ya that problem glock won't acknowledge and after it was all done my 19 is a better gun,with milled parts instead of mim crap,just because its stock does NOT make it better in ANY way
I remember that issue when the gen 4's came out... luckily my gen4 had no issues.. Most of the people watching this are likely well acquainted with their carry gun(s), with or without upgrades, and use/train with regularly, but I think it's a good video for newer shooters or people unfamiliar with guns.
I got an extended takedown lever for both my glocks. Its a simple thing but makes it so much easier, at least for me, when Im trying to take the gun apart and put it together after cleaning.
Wouldn’t pulling the trigger, or using the mag release relate to fine motor skills too? Could never understand that. Personally I use the over the top method. But always kinda chuckled when I hear the fine motor skills argument.
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I dont get buying a glock and then putting $1500 into it changing the barrel, slide, trigger, recoil spring etc... at that point its no longer a glock, and the parts will no longer work as effectively as the stock factory parts. The only thing i do to my glocks is change the cheap plastic sights to some tritium pro night sights and maybe add talon grips to add some texture to the grip for when my hands get sweaty while shooting. Thats it. Never had any issues with any of my firearms bc i dont start frankensteining them as soon as by them. If you want a better gun just buy one from the start and get a HK
Because people like to do that? I think it's a waste of money. But hey, as long as the gun is still reliable. Which none of us know. Since we don't know the guy who is doing it.
Don't use aftermarket components because those who shoot competition for a living are all wrong? They make their guns less reliable (not) In my opinion you shouldn't be laying guns on the car.
I always add 3.5 connector (no spring changes) night sights, extended slide release and that that that's all folks. Many tactical courses with one stove pipe my fault. On my G30, position one fire and was too close to my rotund stomach and slide did not go all de way back. Over 10k rounds that were the only hiccup on that Glock. Zero on the G32, G22, G19, G27, G43, G48. The rest of my Glocks are stock. I did buy a G21 many years ago that a retired LEO used in Competition, He had a trigger spring cut down for a lighter trigger pull. It had so many light strikes, I put in stock without any problems. Enough said. :)
Well, I actually did try watching your video to determine what upgrades could be detrimental to functionality of a Glock. I was waiting to hear don't touch certain items in the trigger group, etc. Unfortunately, a couple of minutes turned into just general discussion of things you can do to a Glock. I do believe in keeping things stock for the most part, but I have stoned and polished contact surfaces to remove roughness and burrs and lubed contact points promoting a smoother, less gritty trigger pull. Unless the gun OEM has a problem with swapping a particular part out, I don't see a problem replacing a guide rod from plastic to metal as long as they are dimensionally the same and disassembly is not affected.
My Personal Glock 19 Tlr8 Trijicon HD night sights Custom Backplate 3.5 lb connector Steel guide rod Extended take down lever Extended Slide stop Extended magazine release Magpul magwell
I got a glock 19x that I’m getting a ported slide for and custom laser engraving plus a match grade threaded barrel and a small comp, thinking about getting it milled to accept optics too but not 100% on that yet. But I’ve also got a glock 34 gen 5 MOS, that’s getting the slide ported and engraved, match grade threaded barrel, A compensator, and a new trigger, I want to find some research if porting the barrel will make any difference if I have a comp on it or not but can’t find any plus I’m getting a Trijicon RMR for an optic.
The real risk is not a mal function, its making an upgrade to the trigger bar, trigger housing, or striker that makes it so the gun fires if bumped or droped. If your safety plunger gets stuck from dirt because it has something stuck in there or u lightened the spring knock the striker off the trigger bar and a round will shoot you right in the nuts. make sure to safety check your glocks with an armors plate after you change anything to make sure your getting good contact. unsafe triggers will feel the lightest and best, so make sure u check. happy festivus to all
Dude said in the beginning of the video not to do any upgrades on your Glocks but then he upgrades his Glocks...LMFAO!!!
“It’s humanly impossible for one person to to do the thousand round torture test”
“HEY WHATS UP GUYS ITS IRAQVETERAN8888”
Hahaha this comment is fucking too perfect man
except for the part where he used a full auto lower for that Glock torture test. The “It’s humanly impossible for one person to to do the thousand round torture test” still holds true unless you are using a full auto lower. How many of you have one ?
He's just a fucking cool dude.
At the end of that meltdown, that Glock had more issues than just a melted guide rod.
My 30SF has over 30k rounds thru it.
Video starts at 4:00
Blah blah blah blah he just goes on and on
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Omg. Thanks. I was like “and.....moving on.....shit, he’s not moving on.”
Gerlon Two Fingers thanks i was bored after 25 secs
Hahaha thx
Just like Lucas Botkin from Trex arms always says, “save your money, buy ammo and training”
Wait, you used to be able to buy ammo?
I truly glad there's a lot of new and younger shooters out there. What I've discovered is too many people feel they need to upgrade this or that part. To get better accuracy. I've also learned that many of these people...lack the fundamentals of shooting and have excuses. If a shooter has good shooting fundamentals. That shooter should be able to pick up any firearm (pistol or rifle) and shoot it fairly well and accurately after one magazine. If you're not shooting fairly well...then it's you and not the firearm. Especially modernize firearms. In which the gun will be more accurate then the shooter will ever be. 've been shooting and collecting for over 35 years. I can pick up any firearm and shoot it well. Even firearms I've never shot before. Hence stop with the excuses (i.e., bad trigger, odd sights, recoil impulse,). Shooting is not difficult when you apply your fundamentals.
I disagree. Of all the guns I've fired, the Glock has the worst trigger. It's mushy as hell and the very last bit of trigger travel, the stiffness suddenly triples JUST before it breaks. Makes practicing with the trigger very exhausting. There's a reason sooooo many aftermarket kits are available for the trigger. Yet, Glock won't change the design, lol...
@@largol33t1 glocks arent for everyone, it comes down to personal preference
I don't see any issues with making some changes. With any upgrades or changes you have to always inspect and check your firearms periodically...this should be done with stock parts as well. I do change out my sights, connector, springs, and even trigger shoe. I have had no issues with any changes. With any gun any part can malfunction or fail at anytime... maintenance is the key. I am a NRA Instructor and I run across tons of guns that have been upgraded...I have run across a few that have had malfunctions but that goes for stock guns as well. I can't say from my experience that one malfunctions more than another. I respect your thoughts and opinions...very good information.
Thank you!
Agreed, the stock Gen 3’s recoil spring and trigger are straight trash....and the stock sights are horrid.
Guns are engineered to meet a price point, not ultimate reliability or function. Any production gun can be improved with aftermarket parts - Glocks in particular.
Pretty much. A stock glock comes ready to use for the average joe using commercial ammo. If you shoot a lot of reloads you may need a better barrel for example. Nothing wrong with upgrades it's just that most aren't necessary for most people uses.
Hammerback0 so I would have to spend more money on ammo that costs more?
I am an advance course Glock armorer, I am also acert. Range officer, like the man said, if its a play gun fine if its a carry weapon dont mess with it I see failures all the time after a few rounds because of aftermarkets parts, however the glock rentals, are stock and have several thousand rounds thru them without cleaning due to time constraints, and have only seen 3 failures due to wear, Glock produces every single part in a glock, they are truly obsessed with RELIABILITY, also the new g5 come with a match barrel, if you ever attend one of their armorers courses you will understand, fine video.
Sir Vilhelm of Yanderland why would you put yourself down? + I got a magwell mainspring and reloads should be wayyyy easier
@@ramoncampa9334 If Glock used the highest quality parts the price would definitely increase.
You’ve made a couple good points I agree with changing the striker or the springs probably not the best idea but as far as the safety plunger goes there are plenty of companies who sell refined oem plungers that have been smoothed and polished like the apex trigger came with that also uses a stock trigger bar and is duty rated that still use the oem plunger spring so in no way is that going to affect reliability. As for the guide rod as long as you maintain stock spring weight stainless and tungsten only make the tolerances in the gun tighter along with a high quality match grade barrel. When you start talking about the crappy slide and barrel and stuff that makes no sense because the oem stuff is obviously higher quality unless you are building but there are plenty of well known brands who make Glock components and do it better. When all is said and done you can carry a Glock you built from the ground up if your using quality components and parts with matching tolerances and here’s the key that you have tested then those guns can be every bit as reliable as a stock Glock. If you buy a bunch of cheap parts just to make your gun look cool off of eBay and the first time you go to pull the trigger is a self defense situation then your just an idiot. For novice shooters this is borderline good advice but if you know what your doing aftermarket parts you can enhance performance without sacrificing reliability it’s the mechanism and design as a whole that makes glocks reliable not the name
I think some changes to the Glock platform are warranted. Like extended controls. I put extended controls on all my Glocks because it makes it easier for me to use my pistol. I also put night sights and a light on them as well. I also put a flat faced trigger on it (I don't change the springs or the trigger bar just the trigger shoe) because it gives me better control of the trigger. I am also considering stippling my gun as well as milling my slide for a red dot, I'm even contemplating removing the Glock hump for a more 1911 style grip angle. Upgrades can be beneficial so long as they're done for specific reasons like improving control, ease of use, and accuracy.
I’ll retitle it- “upgrades you shouldn’t do to your glock IF you don’t know what you’re doing”
2 years later and true as it ever was. Im tired of this advice. Honestly I think its great when people try doing it themselves and learn. The real big mistake is to carry it right away. Gotta test it thoroughly before relying on it. After that, you should be better of with something that runs how you like it, instead of gritty, heavy, stock parts.
My Glock 19 has Ext mag release, Ext slide stop, Night sights, and Grip sleeve, Internals are all stock and will stay stock.
I bought my first Glock a couple of weeks ago and I love it. I just got around to shooting it today. Glock17 Gen5.
So true. I trust that glock owners will listen carefully and use this positive lecture. Haven't heard you address aftermarket triggers. This is also an issue with risking the safety of your gun, especially the when it’s done by an unexperienced gunsmith.
The only changes I did to my glock were night sights, extended takedown lever and better slide release lever. These mods don’t change anything related to the actual functionality of the gun, but make it possible to release the slide with one hand, and break it down MUCH easier.
That's what I want to do to mine. I just need a reliable edc gun. Those 3 mods seem to be the best for usability of the gun.
Extended takedown lever was the first thing I changed, I had a hard time breaking the gun down with the stock lever.
Nightsights are a waste cause you should have a flashlight anyway.
@@denmanfite3156 Flashlights are ok for a home defense gun, but if you’re concealed carrying a gun with a flashlight on it, you’re a mega dork.
@@billjohnsonseattle Shit tier fudd take.
I feel like there needs to be an asterisk on this with “for new shooters” cuz here’s the thing, if u know what ur doing, u can upgrade those things u said not to and the gun will function just as good, if not (theoretically) better than stock.
EXACTLY!!
instablaster.
The Glock MIM parts are not the best quality
Exactly.
Agreed
Back in 1995, I had a company called Aerotek take my Glock 21 and do all sorts of upgrades to it called their Ultimate Combat package. I haven't had any malfunctions since this was done 25 years ago.
3.5 lb connectors, extended slide releases, extended mag releases, the red and blue 28 and 31 newton firing pin springs, maritime spring cups, metal sights all come Glock OEM on various models. To say that upgrading your glock with parts that didnt come on your Glock but are OEM is completely ridiculous. If those parts werent reliable they wouldnt be made by Glock and offered on other models.
Very well said sir!
Spot on.
Exactly. I'm lucky to have the San Diego Glockstore nearby, and every 'upgraded' part I bought from them was a true upgrade. These guns were built to specifications which included total cost, and guess what, some money was saved on components. . . that can be easily remedied.
Bulls eye exactly it’s still just standard oem
Yep, I put those pieces on my g23 and it runs like a champ!
Well since I built a P80 I guess I can do whatever I want to do. Mine now has over 3k rounds in it and hasn't failed so far. I had a few bad primers but you get that from time to time.
Ditto, I've built 3 P80 G19s and I am loving the grip. My first one had issues because of the front locking block but I corrected the pinholes and now it is great.
Night sights and extended controls are a must for me and with most pistols I've owned the quality extended controls are def an upgrade as most manufacturers use about one grade above pot metal on the controls. The only time I change out springs is if I'm running superseded or compensated.
Glock 19 Gen 3 Glock -
Night sights
Magpul magwell
Ext mag release
Ext slide release and undercut added
Sights, trigger connector, tungsten guide rod, extended mag and slide release. That’s it. Oh and a light
I agree 100%.
I change out everything because I demand the best from my guns and stock doesn’t cut it
@@crosspointholsters1636 it’s you, not the parts. You’re spending money on the wrong things.
@@joncampo1627 I only put a After market barrel in my Glock G40 10mm. To shoot underwood 200gr hradcast for woods carry and fiber optic sights
Glock G29 100% Stock all but Ameriglo Night Sights.
If I would have found the Buffalobore 190gr mono round. I would have never changed the 40s barrel. I run that round in the 29 when out fishing or camping
@@crosspointholsters1636 only few people out there can outrun a stock Glock. I doubt you’re one of them.
Have to admit, I changed out my polymer slide for a tungsten and an extended slide lock. The extend slide lock is a big help for me.
One part of the fun that gets little use to someone who has propped training... so the thought of it being a big help to you says more than you realize...
@@grayalley3469 does it say the same thing about the people who make them? Hmm 🤔
A big FU to anyone that thinks I shouldn't use the slide stop as a slide release.
@@NebulousCat that’s what it’s designed for is to be both stopping the slide and releasing it
Wow! For some reason I have not watched one of your videos in a few years. I didn’t even recognize you! It was actually your voice that sounded familiar, you have done a great job getting healthy. Excellent job!
Thank you
I once put tungsten guide rods in my g43 and g19. The 19 seemed fine, but the 43 would have off-center light primer strikes about one of every 50 rounds. The gun was just *barely* out of battery when it did that, even though the trigger and striker were engaged. I put the stock recoil springs and guide rods back into both guns, and never had that issue again.
I put all of the cool whizz bang buck Rogers shit on mine and it runs fine.
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA..........................me too.................LOL. But I respect his video though.
I’ve swapped out the triggers sights and guide rods. I’m retired law enforcement and train weekly as I trained for 28 years. My Glock 43x 9mm and 23 40cal LEO trade in work flawlessly. The tungsten guide rod made a big difference in barrel rise. I do agree about changing safeties and springs unless your competition shooting.
I'm normally a Ruger guy but I bought a 42 with the glock night sights and bought some gus sand paper pistol grips. Love it to death
It's worth upgrading sights as you say. Other things that make the Glock closer to perfect are extended slide lock and extended slide stop lever. If you aren't taking your Glock apart enough to not benefit from the slide lock you are likely running dirty. Better release is by pulling the slide. The extended slide stop lever is for locking the slide open.
The Extended Slide Release, so worth it. So much easier to take apart and clean. Also inexpensive and easy to replace.
I have never had a failure to feed, failure to eject, or a stove pipe in my stock glocks.
Unfortunately I can not say the same for Smith and Wesson.
I got my first glock. A gen 5 g 19. Replaced the trigger, connector and plunger with np3 polished parts. Also through in a 3.5 striker spring from zev. Big mistake. 2 light strikes in the first 80 rounds. Put the stock spring back in. It pulls just a hair over 5#s. Ran another 200 rounds through it, flawlessly.
Great video. Much needed information. Well done sir. Thanks
This dude talks a lot of useless intro and the actual video starts at 4:00.
Just to get to the point bra.
Seems like he's geeked out
Yes on the police trade in story time. And with Glock perfection? I never change any internal parts but change the sights is a must. I have also had some cocking serrations. That’s it.
Spot on with the explanation of releasing the slide, that’s the way I was taught, and will always do it that way, as it makes the most sense!
As opposed to using the slide stop and staying on target through the mag change?
Hmmm,,, let’s think about this. Trigger manipulation, fine motor skill. Mag release, small button, fine motor skill. So why does everyone think that it’s all going to fall apart if they try to use the slide release? I run a Ghost Inc “bullet forward” extended slide release. Over 10k rounds through the pistol in various venues, from range to comp, to professional training. Never missed hitting the slide release, nor ever had the slide fail to go into battery. Furthermore, my reload times were usually 1/4 second faster than the students using the slingshot method. I see no benefit whatsoever to the slingshot method, other than to provide instructors with a one size fits all methodology.
bruce parsons I’m with you! Unfortunately it’s really not worth arguing. I had a guy tell me that pulling the trigger is a combination of a gross and fine motor movement because you are using large muscles in your forearm and because baby’s are born opening and closing their hands is naturally wired or some shit and that hitting the slide stop isn’t in any way comparable to pressing a trigger. How’s that for a run on sentence haha. To me anything that requires practice with using your fingers is a fine motor movement. It’s also been proven over and over that they don’t just go away in high stress situations. It all depends on the person.
Actually I have a good example of applying stupid logic. Lots of people who have defended their lives with a pistol say they never used their sights. Even at distance. So logically we don’t need sights, right? All it is, is examples of untrained people panicking and resort to point shooting. Sure some people even with lots of training can still suffer from this, but that can’t simply apply to everyone just because it’s harder to perform under stress.
Sorry for the rant.
I practice both. Doesn’t hurt to learn different ways to do things, like you said though, one way will always be faster, I haven’t timed mine yet but when I do I’ll use the faster one. I can guarantee the “slingshot” is faster for me with my 19x because the slide stop is harder to manipulate, at least on mine using my left thumb, I’m a lefty. But on the glock 34’s which I plan on using to compete with, the slide stop is more pronounced and has a little lip on it that catches the thumb real easy even with gloves on. The 19x is probably less pronounced since they were designed for the military.
Definitely do a story time on that Glock Paul thanks brother and God Bless!!!
G20 changed the barrel to KKM and the recoil spring and rod to 22 pounds to better shoot the High Velocity 200gr rounds.
But you are right on normal loads in G22 carried my service pistol for 12 years no modifications ran great. They have a loose tolerance like a AK 47 made to run !
I run an aftermarket guide rod, with a 20 lb spring in my G29. You would too if you shot REAL 10mm ammo as I do. The stock 17 lb spring is the same as used on a 9mm. It also batters the hell out of the frame. A side effect, its quicker to get back on target, and chrono speeds actually increased 2%-3% across the board. You say not to change the guide rod, yet using full power ammo like Underwood, it wont be as reliable until you increase the recoil and mag spring weights.
I like to make a gun my own with some subtle mods.
I inherited my BILs Glock 19 last year
I put in a punisher grip plug, Revelations slide cover Plate, and an extended slide lock lever
That's it
I am getting a stock Gen5 17 MOS to keep stock. I have a tricked out Gen3 19 and Gen4 17 with a 34 Zev slide that I will use for competition once they have matches again. They have Overwatch Precision Polymer DAT triggers and Vickers minus connectors
I agree. I upgrade sights and that's it. If you buy a good gun you shouldn't have to replace any parts.
If you buy a good gun you shouldn't have to replace anything, you always replace the sights ! So the Glock is not a good gun.
BEN TWOONEZERO so if you change sights on any gun it would be no good??? Sounds like great logic.
My gripe is why do Glock sell there guns with those sights, most people replace them. All the other guns in its price range come with good sights.
BEN TWOONEZERO your gripe is that you like to complain about stuff that is a non issue. Why watch a glock video if you don't like them?
tattooeddragon8
I like the channel, I like the chap who runs it. Glocks to me are like Apple products they used to be ahead of the game now they are a bit behind but still think they can charge too much for their products.
Very down to earth video that makes some great points.
I put a Ghost trigger connector in mine. Can't remember the name of the product. But it's the one that you have to modify to fit to eliminate the wall.
I want to say it was the 3.5# rocket connector.
And then I put in the NY1 8# trigger spring.
So my trigger pull is heavy but smooth. Most people that shoot my pistol love it!
Damn man, you are looking really great! Good for you! I wish you the best
D o f , I like the change but hard to forget H4t and I'm out. I also agree no need to change everything on the gun .
Glock 23. Stike Industries slide plate, Vickers takedown plug, Vickers extended slide stop, Pearce PG-19 on my magazines, Williams fiber optic sights with Green and Yellow. Everything else is stock.
All I do to mine is put an Apex trigger, extended mag release and a np3 plated OEM safety plunger and maybe a barrel but I recommend only apex triggers and make sure you know how to install and what to look for when adding after market parts to your Guns I’ve never had anything fail on me besides when I was adding different spring Weights and Guide rods.
Got my first G19 a couple weeks ago and I'm glad I haven't made any mechanical "upgrades" yet (don't plan to). Although, I did get a great stippling job and slide windowing.
Got me 1 a week ago. Have trijicon night sights coming for it. Thats all im doing to it. Might get a stipple job tho.
Yes story time on that police glock. * Grabs milk and cookies *
Is there time for me to lay my head down as well so I catch a nap. I thought that went out in kindergarten story time 🤣🤣
for me personally change sights . polishing trigger bar and went and changed the trigger shoe .with a flat faced one other than that all stock
Thanks! Headed for the Story Time Glock!
I changed the recoil spring because after shooting 10rds out of my then new G27 the spring would constantly go over the guide and jam the gun.
Good video. I like the look of “Gucci Glocks” but for EDC, it’s stock for me + a light. That’s it. I subbed brother, God bless.
Thanks for the sub!
I respect your opinion, but I've modified a couple of Glocks, and haven't had any problems. I don't like the skeletonized striker either, but I'd say from my experience that a 4.5lb striker spring will initiate any primer consistently. Many of the aftermarket triggers are much smoother, have less pull weight, and have a shorter reset... All good characteristics for improving accuracy. All the right parts tuned to perfection in a modified Glock, allows people to put rounds down range, faster, and more accurately. The stock Glock trigger parts are generally crude stampings. A light stoning, and pollishing in all the right places can help make an otherwise stock trigger pull smoother, but not necessarily lighter. The 3.5lb connectors seem to pull off about 1lb. The stock striker spring is roughly 6lbs. As an example, I had a G43 that pulled 7lb, 7oz out of the box, which was pretty obnoxious to shoot at the range. I replaced that trigger with a Pyramid, and changed to a 4.5lb striker spring. The result was a smooth pull at 4lb 14oz average on the Lyman... A shorter reset, and a more comfortable trigger shoe. To me, much more fun to shoot than stock. Thousands of rounds later... No problems to report. Oh, I didn't mention that I also replaced the guide rod with a standard spring weight tungsten. That takes a little of the snap out of it. I think anything one can do to improve their shooting accuracy is fine, so long as reliability is maintained. My opinion is that a G43X, with a stock 5.5lb trigger doesn't really need any messing with... However, if desired, it could be made to be both better, and still be just as reliable. Fun video. 🇺🇸
Clutch Cargo I put all Johnny Glock and Ghost parts in my 43X 4.5 trigger runs like a dream, put that fresh clip in and pull that slide the round enters the chamber like a dream it’s a night and day difference, get a Tri spring guide rod it’s a little expensive but amazing
@@goodough Tri Spring guide rod, made by who ?
@@Getyourdoe DPM SYSTEMS
@@Getyourdoe their guide rods are the sh*t, they are made in Greece 🇬🇷 ……It takes a month or two to get one sometimes but they are well worth the wait…..they allow you to adjust the weight according to your other modifications…..by adding that extra spring it just simple “reduces the recoil” that’s what their known for…..
You know what's crazy bro the very first video I see from you was when you introduced your g18 duty weapon. it was sweet.
I agree with you in most of things you say. I carry my gen 2 G21 daily. I have changed out the sights for tritium night sights (been so long now I don't remember exactly which brand) I think it was trigicon too. I have changed out both the mag release and slide lock. finally i put on a Vickers tactical grip force adaptor. but that is an outside change.
where I disagree with you is the guide rod and recoil spring. i changed the stock one from a 19 pound to a 24 pound recoil spring. it helps tame the beast. i bought my G21 when they first came out what 20 + years ago. i train with it constantly. i have gone through some intense training programs firing as much as 2000 rounds in three days. never a hitch, other than sometimes using cheap Russian steal case ammo. hey haven't we all tried tula ammo to save a couple bucks once in a while?
don't get me wrong, I'm not calling you out or saying you are wrong. i am saying that i have changed out the guide rod and spring while not having a single problem to date. of course i got the part from the Glock store so that might be why.
as far as messing with the striker or trigger. fuck no I don't play with those in any of my firearms. as far as the Glock why would I? they are fine just the way they are and I'm not a gunsmith. so why fubar something that already works dam well.
i don't consider any firearm to be the so called "perfect gun". that is like the unsinkable ship in my mind. but i will stand by my upgrades even though they are minor for the most part.
That's exactly how I feel about my changes it wrks great 👍
The only thing I ever do to any of my Glocks is to put on upgraded sights vs the plastic ones they come with.
For 550, they should include better sights and triggers.
Currently I'm running a Gen 4 G19. Ameriglo Hackathorn sights.
Surefire x300u
Magpul magwell
It is going to get an RMR here soon. Stipple and double undercut. There are also some triggers that use OEM internals and it's mostly an upgraded shoe, I may take a look at one or two of those I've put a lot of research into, but I'm gonna have to thoroughly test them before I carry them. I've run thousands of rounds through a stock trigger, I think it's time I test out something that allows me to push my boundaries some more.
Yeah I forgot to mention triggers, I highly recommend Overwatch Precision!!
Alright man, your list got me started,
Got me all hot and bothered, now you need to finish me off. Or risk giving me blue brass. (Blue balls for a gun “enthusiast”)
I’ve had real good results with LoneWolf triggers.
Zev! Springs and all tungsten guide rod. Takes a lick'n . I'm that guy and you can make fun all you like bitch! Any combat ? Lick Larry vickers stud muffin! Highly recommend
Thanks for making this video.
Why would you hang something from your rearview mirror that blocks your ability to see out the front windshield?
Wouldn't it be better to mount that below your line of sight instead of creating a safety hazard?
Isn't that first gun you pulled out a G34/35? Or did you take a G17 frame and add the longer slide?
The only interal things I swap out is trigger, extended slide release and put in maritime spring cups. I never use the slide release, but knowing I can operate it easier with my thumb is peace of mind.
Only thing I’ve done to my Glock is having slide cuts and a different color. I’m not gonna mess with the internals at all.
I put the stock trigger connector from the 34 (factory -) in my 19 carry gun, which is all stock except for HD XR sights.
I have a glocktriggers kit with lighter springs in my 34, and it’s been over 2,000 CCI brass without a single failure. S&B gave me a light strike per 50 or so. But it’s for competitions. I wouldn’t carry it.
I disagree that “you don’t need a better trigger if you practice”. Yes, upgrades aren’t a replacement for skill, but any professional shooter that’s better than either of us will ever be is going to have a jam up trigger in their gun.
Would you recommend buying glock 35 and swapping lone wolf barrel (9mm) as well as new magazine for 9mm ammo to make it a glock 34? Kinda like two guns in one? Thanks
Agreed with certain internal after market swaps. Stuff like a new barrel or better guide spring/rod is okay though as far as changing buttons around and internal pieces that you gotta take completely apart that’s when it’s dicey if you don’t understand the full Glock diagram. If you are new to glocks I’d recommend not changing any internals besides your guide rods/spring. As far as external upgrades have away at it. Changing your sights, color filling, buying adapters that snap in place, etc. all fine just don’t go too crazy
Glocks are made to be customized. They are the most customizable gun on the shelf.
I like to call it the AR-15 of pistols. Loads of good mods for both, and some trash ones.
But what about Johnny Glock drop in combat triggers? He seems like he's VERY knowledgable and authentic. I just bought one ($200) for my Glock 42 carry weapon.
Yeah, with him it's fine, he is an expert and makes sure it's right and all safeties are working
You paid $200 dollars for a trigger when you could have done a better one yourself for less the $50. Jeesh why not just get a little know how and stop treating guns like they're a mystery. Doing your own trigger is not only far cheaper and higher quality than buying one. But you can be sure that you did it RIGHT and don't have to ship it back when it isn't.
I changed the take down lever, also called slide lock. Cost all of about $12 or $15, and makes is much easier to take the slide off my G19. It literally took about 15 minutes to replace, and if I only take my Glock apart to clean or oil it once a month, and keep it for five years, that's 60 times it'll make it much easier to remove the slide!
It's had zero negative effects... you honestly don't even know it's been changed, until you grab it and find it much easier to get a hold of!
Never understood why people purchase an item because of its inherent reliability, such as a glock pistol, but then change just about everything in its design that makes it such a reliable tool. Sort of like buying a good, quality hammer, and then replacing its head with a lighter more efficient plastic head, and then wondering why it's not working as it should.
How about polishing the stock parts how do you feel about that
Only one upgrade is needed...the sights, keep everything else stock. Glock perfection.
i like having an extended mag release and slide release and flared mag well i think it helps
Glock triggers are not perfect.
*laughs in shitty trigger*
Polish the triggers...
Sandpaper grips=good for me.
thanks nice video! btw i was a subscriber years ago. glad i found your newer channel
I ended up watching your video because I had purchased a Glock 21 about a year before. I have been shooting it and the only changes I made to it was a extended magazine release. A extended slide lock and a extended slide break down lever. I hit every time.
Stove piping is usually caused by limp wristing
I thought he was at a private range then realized its just a private garage.
I think he's in the same boat as me: Wife wouldn't let guns in the house.
@@robertcolinshepherd Best feeling in the world - There's nobody yapping in your ears. You can enjoy the heat and the smell of burnt oil while fondling your Glock 19.
Minh Pham You mean you are being nice and letting her think she has a say in it ;)
His wife wouldn't let him do it in the house...lol
@@MinhPhamGators "the wife won't let guns in the house" what in the actual fu## are you doing hahaha get your life together man.
I have a bone stock dry internal Glock 19. The only thing I might consider an "upgrade" on my G19 is that it is a NiB-X Glock 19 like the NiB-X versions you sometimes see released. Would you consider a NiB-X coated slide and barrel an upgrade that will affect the reliability of the Glock even though it's still bone stock internally?
No, exterior coating are fine, no problems there
All I did on my Glock 19 was swap out the connector and that’s it she runs like a top. And truglo fiber optic/tritium sights.
I have only upgraded to Night sights and Talon grip for my Glock because I will not spend a small fortune on a stupor job. Also my G19 Gen 4 was an MOS version so it has an RMR and suppressor height sights to co witness. Also I would like to see the story time on the Glock you were talking about.
Stay Frosty....
Hey my man.. You seem to know enough to potentially help me out with a few simple questions. So, I work at a shop in Arizona selling firearms but am fairly new to the world of firearms... I recently upgraded from a Ruger LC380 to a brand new Glock 19 Gen4 ($250 "employee discount" or "christmas bonus"). Anyways, I fucking love my G19 and am looking for a few minor upgrades at most.. I've already threw on a Talon granulate texture grip, which I cut & customized from the default design shape.. Next will be replacing sights, which I've been researching for a few weeks now. I need them to be somewhat affordable though.. Hopefully less than $100 (money is tight right now unfortunately). I was thinking maybe just upgrade the front sight? Because I actually really enjoy all default glock rear sights. Is this possible, and if so, any recommendations? I also have been searching for the cheapest most compact light for my rail system but every brand seems to have their cheapest model priced well over $150-$200 which is kinda fuckin nuts to me?!?! But hey, maybe I'm still just a n00b to the firearm game and prices.. Hah! So any recommendations regarding sights and lights would be much appreciated! Finally.. My first and only issue with my Gen4 G19 is the GODDAMN FINGER GROOVES!!! I can not stand them.. Which is why I love Gen 5's so much. How would someone go about shaving those off without causing the pistol to look like absolute shit afterwards? (Assuming mistakes were made during the process). Thats my biggest concern above all I've mentioned here.. Any advice will be very much appreciated. My obsession & passion for firearms continues to spark more and more every day. I seek and crave the knowledge from those who are far more wise than myself and refuse to stop until I have my own perfect pistol that I can proudly say I worked for, bought, and customized with my own hands and hard work! Thanks guys.. I am looking forward to any and all advice/replies!
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@@thesehollowshit9967 love my new gen 5. I've been wondering if the guide rods that have the light would work ok. I've only been able to find up to gen 4 in those though
I have a G19 that I shoot a lot. I put Glock OEM night sights, OEM minus connector, and an OEM smooth trigger. Every bit of that is just personal preference. Upgrades? You make the call
I keep telling people the same thing. Work on your fundamentals and do some dry fire drills. You shouldnt be throwing money at your shortcomings. You look great man keep up the good work.
Damn H4T, looking really good man. Keep it up.
The RTF2 will sandpaper your sides raw. That’s the downside.
I leave my Glock stock b/c I figure the engineers know a lot more about making the gun work than I do.
John Brandenburg That person is wrong. Steel guide rods are common and aren't known to be an issue to any extent.
Go ahead and tell that to my G19 with more than 12,000 down the pipe. Before shooting it even once I replaced the garbage poly guide rod with a stainless one and I replaced the barrel. If it breaks a stock G19 frame after 12k, buy a new frame. 12k is a lot.
Any engineer will tell you that everything is designed and built to meet expectations of your management, not designed to be flawless. Otherwise why wouldn't everything be made of the best, least corrosive materials?
WOW! You mean a real engineer knows more than a Billy-Joe Jim Bob?????? ;-)
@john brandenburg my dad told me once when I was young they pay these engineers millions of dollars to build something that will last and some young punk like you comes around and thinks they can build it better. Lol. This was about a car but samething in this case dont you think if it was better dont you think they would have put that part in the gun?
The only thing i change on a glock is the sights!
Great video with tons of good conent! ... one small suggestion: I have a tendency to rabbit trail, and noticed you do a little as well.
It helps me to have a subject only outline next to my camera.. keeps me on point and less edits as well!
Keep up the great work!!
@JohnnyGlock is the man who makes the parts that do not fail.
Stay on task, keep to the point , you rambled so much I don't know what you had to offer
I don’t think he rambled too much, I feel like I got a pretty decent amount of information.
Pure bull crap if you know what you are doing,if you make changes then test them to be reliable its just as good if not better than oem,its a loose tolerance gun,I had to throw a bunch of parts to my gen 4 extraction issues ya that problem glock won't acknowledge and after it was all done my 19 is a better gun,with milled parts instead of mim crap,just because its stock does NOT make it better in ANY way
I remember that issue when the gen 4's came out... luckily my gen4 had no issues.. Most of the people watching this are likely well acquainted with their carry gun(s), with or without upgrades, and use/train with regularly, but I think it's a good video for newer shooters or people unfamiliar with guns.
I agree with you guys do what you feel like works for you
I got an extended takedown lever for both my glocks. Its a simple thing but makes it so much easier, at least for me, when Im trying to take the gun apart and put it together after cleaning.
The stippling looks good on that first glock.
Wouldn’t pulling the trigger, or using the mag release relate to fine motor skills too? Could never understand that. Personally I use the over the top method. But always kinda chuckled when I hear the fine motor skills argument.
Yes. Agree. The slingshot method is the best employed and especially during an encounter. Always, always slingshot the slide. Did I say always?
Please do a story time Glock Video.
I always wrap my grip and add night sights. G42 has heavy tungsten guide rod at factory weight. Feels like a .22 such light recoil.
My first video of watching your channel and I must say.. New Subscriber Alert!! Awesome content gonna binge and like these videos all day! Thank you (:
Stock or modded they all fail in time. Just make sure to function test all firearms that you trust your life with and maintain them well👍👌✌
I dont get buying a glock and then putting $1500 into it changing the barrel, slide, trigger, recoil spring etc... at that point its no longer a glock, and the parts will no longer work as effectively as the stock factory parts. The only thing i do to my glocks is change the cheap plastic sights to some tritium pro night sights and maybe add talon grips to add some texture to the grip for when my hands get sweaty while shooting. Thats it. Never had any issues with any of my firearms bc i dont start frankensteining them as soon as by them. If you want a better gun just buy one from the start and get a HK
Because people like to do that?
I think it's a waste of money. But hey, as long as the gun is still reliable. Which none of us know. Since we don't know the guy who is doing it.
Don't use aftermarket components because those who shoot competition for a living are all wrong? They make their guns less reliable (not) In my opinion you shouldn't be laying guns on the car.
I always add 3.5 connector (no spring changes) night sights, extended slide release and that that that's all folks. Many tactical courses with one stove pipe my fault. On my G30, position one fire and was too close to my rotund stomach and slide did not go all de way back. Over 10k rounds that were the only hiccup on that Glock. Zero on the G32, G22, G19, G27, G43, G48. The rest of my Glocks are stock. I did buy a G21 many years ago that a retired LEO used in Competition, He had a trigger spring cut down for a lighter trigger pull. It had so many light strikes, I put in stock without any problems. Enough said. :)
Does the 3.5lb connector make the stock glock trigger not as bad
Well, I actually did try watching your video to determine what upgrades could be detrimental to functionality of a Glock. I was waiting to hear don't touch certain items in the trigger group, etc. Unfortunately, a couple of minutes turned into just general discussion of things you can do to a Glock. I do believe in keeping things stock for the most part, but I have stoned and polished contact surfaces to remove roughness and burrs and lubed contact points promoting a smoother, less gritty trigger pull. Unless the gun OEM has a problem with swapping a particular part out, I don't see a problem replacing a guide rod from plastic to metal as long as they are dimensionally the same and disassembly is not affected.
My Personal Glock 19
Tlr8
Trijicon HD night sights
Custom Backplate
3.5 lb connector
Steel guide rod
Extended take down lever
Extended Slide stop
Extended magazine release
Magpul magwell
Domj24 Good. You didn't fall for the stupidity in this video. Your g19 is similar to mine :p mine's fde
HOYAAH!!! Get some
Domj24 if I had a vagina(pretty sure a lot of the commenters here have one)
It’d be wet from that list.
I got a glock 19x that I’m getting a ported slide for and custom laser engraving plus a match grade threaded barrel and a small comp, thinking about getting it milled to accept optics too but not 100% on that yet.
But I’ve also got a glock 34 gen 5 MOS, that’s getting the slide ported and engraved, match grade threaded barrel,
A compensator, and a new trigger, I want to find some research if porting the barrel will make any difference if I have a comp on it or not but can’t find any plus I’m getting a Trijicon RMR for an optic.
Trijicon HD's all day!
I just found your channel! Good video! Good advice! Liked and subscribed! Any experience with Taran Tactical’s mag extensions for Glock 43 mags?
Yes, I have both the +1 and +3 the +1 works great, the +3 I have not used as of yet
The real risk is not a mal function, its making an upgrade to the trigger bar, trigger housing, or striker that makes it so the gun fires if bumped or droped. If your safety plunger gets stuck from dirt because it has something stuck in there or u lightened the spring knock the striker off the trigger bar and a round will shoot you right in the nuts. make sure to safety check your glocks with an armors plate after you change anything to make sure your getting good contact. unsafe triggers will feel the lightest and best, so make sure u check.
happy festivus to all
I love the hole wood burning iron stipple not the best look but guaranteed u will always be able to grip it muddy, rain anything....