Worth The Upgrade? Glock 19 Gen5 vs. Gen4

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  • @efm2169
    @efm2169 Před 7 měsíci +4

    I have a Glock 19 gen 4 but I like my czp10c better.

  • @a1day133
    @a1day133 Před 6 lety +24

    from 10 yards in you dont even need sights your missing shots at 7 feet no excuses

  • @a1day133
    @a1day133 Před 6 lety +15

    i suck at shooting so blame the sights

  • @jessewilliamson6596
    @jessewilliamson6596 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for the video! I don't own a Glock 19 but I would like to purchase one. I've seen a video of a comparison between the barrel coatings on the Gen 4 & the Gen 5 and the Gen 5 had wear marks that seems to have gone through the coating but not on the Gen 4. The wear marks were very slightly visible on the Gen 4 but definitely not as bad as the Gen 5 and the Gen 4 barrel had many many rounds put through it. Do see this same thing between the two yet? If the finger groves were not bothersome and you don't care about the plastic sights, would you still recommend the Gen 5 vs say the Gen 3 or a Gen 4?

  • @76Stankfinger
    @76Stankfinger Před 6 lety +2

    Just ordered a CYA holster for my G19 off of your link. Thanks for the info and for another great video

  • @xiKnowWhereULivex
    @xiKnowWhereULivex Před 6 lety

    Awesome video, you should get your hands on a CZ p-10c. They have a whole lot of great features, I'd love to hear what you think of it.

  • @Jeffs40K
    @Jeffs40K Před 6 lety +25

    But my Glock17 Gen2 still Works fine 😎

    • @cruithin4773
      @cruithin4773 Před 4 lety

      That's what I've got and never had a single problem. Definitly a great toy.

  • @charlotte.jacova2694
    @charlotte.jacova2694 Před 4 lety +1

    I discovered that I wanted a glock 19 for my personal firearm, working towards daily carrying. After watching your video, I have learned that I prefer the finger grooves of the gen 4, but I also like the mag modifications and the curved nose of the gen 5. Ultimately, I decided to go with the gen 5 glock 19 because the things that I don't like about it are much easier to personally modify than the things I don't like about the gen 4. For example, I would prefer to have finger grooves, so I can easily add rubber finger grooves to the gen 5 to fit my hand. Thank you for educating me on the glock 19 and helping me make a more educated decision in my carry choice.

  • @JakeKelley4815162342
    @JakeKelley4815162342 Před 6 lety +39

    Skip to the 3 min mark.
    This guy ...
    well ...
    you'll understand if you watch the first 3 mins like i did ffs

  • @RideAlongside
    @RideAlongside Před 6 lety

    Have always loved the gen2 g19 most, but am pleased to see the gen5 is now available as it's contemporary.

  • @thetravelingwongs6209
    @thetravelingwongs6209 Před 6 lety

    Can you interchange both barrels gen4 and gen5?

  • @YTBEN1045
    @YTBEN1045 Před 6 lety +12

    that goal post or u design is just as easy to use as the three dot sights. I don't get all the whining about it....

    • @badcoffee2335
      @badcoffee2335 Před 6 lety +3

      People forget there is this thing called " adapting" I can hop on any gun and be fine with the sights, I think people are bitching because they pull low left and blame the tool. lol

  • @georgiohenderson5998
    @georgiohenderson5998 Před 5 lety +5

    I can't even comprehend how many problems i saw in this video. Fake it til you make it i guess

  • @clintcurtis9630
    @clintcurtis9630 Před 6 lety +7

    First, thanks for the comparison! Second, you made a comment that Glock is no longer the premier polymer. What brand would you pick that's more premier than Glocks?

  • @jamesmurphy8014
    @jamesmurphy8014 Před 6 lety

    Great video and review! Good shooting!

  • @oscargalindo7036
    @oscargalindo7036 Před 6 lety

    What's your favorite rear sights

  • @19tank81
    @19tank81 Před 6 lety +1

    i have 2 Gen4 G17's and i can't believe how much better and more accurate the glock 3-dot night sights are compared to the U shape plastic sights, headshots on targets is so much easier at 10 yards.

  • @kennethkeller8522
    @kennethkeller8522 Před 6 lety +4

    You do not like the stock plastic sights on your 19 ... Why do you still have them on your "go to " Gen 4 ?

  • @badcoffee2335
    @badcoffee2335 Před 6 lety +4

    people keep bitching about the sights, yes you should get metal sites installed, but just so you know, you can get really good off those plastic sights. its called practice. In my opinion, buy the Gen 3 and Gen 4 till Glock sorts out the 5.

  • @speddicord01
    @speddicord01 Před 5 lety

    I'm looking into my first pistol have heard good things about glocks, but still confused as to if this is a great first gun or if you have a suggestion for another one.

    • @zacveatch6478
      @zacveatch6478 Před 5 lety

      Sheridan Peddicord outstanding reliability. Go to the gun store and handle several makes and models in your price range.

  • @PartTimeJedi
    @PartTimeJedi Před 5 lety

    Med/Sm hands and I love the finger grooves on my Gen4. Absolutely fits my grip perfectly. I think most of the complaints on the Gen4 finger grooves are from people with large hands or fatter fingers.

  • @Legend869
    @Legend869 Před 6 lety

    aren't the sights supposed to be adjustable to the users eye? if so maybe Glock doesn't spend much time totally centering it?

  • @joeyashcraft3377
    @joeyashcraft3377 Před 6 lety +1

    I am thanking about getting me glock 19 gen 4 I am looking for agood handgun

  • @grimflipz
    @grimflipz Před 6 lety

    I really like what glock did with the MOS series. Also I prefer the gen4 over gen5.

  • @jamestaylor833
    @jamestaylor833 Před 5 lety +1

    The sights are not off, Glock sights are setup that way on purpose, I see lots of people complaining about this and was curious myself as my own G45 rear sights are offset. The automated system Glock uses to test fire, selects sight height and rear sight placement based on the test fire results of each Pistol. So if they are off its intentional. The test result is based on the results of a 5 shot placements from a fixed position at a 25M distance.

  • @kouragez9561
    @kouragez9561 Před 6 lety +4

    “Yeah this Glock saved my life the other day & I find that really annoying” -gideonstactical

  • @thehourshower
    @thehourshower Před 6 lety +4

    I'm waitin' on the gen 6

  • @andrews2405
    @andrews2405 Před 6 lety

    What is the attachment on front of the gen 5 in your shooting clips?

    • @gideonstactical
      @gideonstactical  Před 6 lety

      BFourG Ace universal attachment for the Blackhawk! Omnivore holster, I have a review on it from a few months ago.

    • @andrews2405
      @andrews2405 Před 6 lety

      gideonstactical thanks! I remember seeing it but couldn't remember what it was

  • @aaronneumeyer5572
    @aaronneumeyer5572 Před 6 lety

    Great review but the guy you were shooting with around the 11:19 mark needs a reminder about keeping his gun pointed down range. Damn.

  • @J-Rod73
    @J-Rod73 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video bro!! I also carry a 19 Gen 4 everyday. It's perfect in my opinion. It actually feels better and slimmer than my Glock 26 Gen 4 for some reason. 😉👍

  • @13noman1
    @13noman1 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks -- useful info, well done. I have a Gen3 G19 which is, like these, fine; not great, mind you. I swapped out the sights, the connector (to 3.5#), the mag release and I find I shoot it both well and quickly. However, it's not the best fit for my hand so it's nearly relegated to WROL status right now. It's been eclipsed in my heart by my VP9's (yes, plural -- both the full size and the SK). I did NOTHING to those out of the box and feel no need. So when it comes to trading in my Gen 3 for a 5 (that will need tweaks), I say, "no thank you." I may break down and get a new lower for my Gen3, though (uh-oh...more tweaks). A more truthful slogan for Glock would be "a good package of compromises" but perfection?!?! Bah.

  • @mikecarter9755
    @mikecarter9755 Před 5 lety

    Check out the Amerigo I dot pro sights.

  • @jc-vc7xq
    @jc-vc7xq Před 6 lety +2

    I disagree. I’ve tried a lot of these newer designs like the VP9 and M&P and so on and they really don’t put bullets down range any better than the Glock. All the slide serrations and other esthetics don’t really mean anything when the shit hits the fan. I carry a gen2 g19 hat I’ve had for 25 yrs now with over 100,000 reds through it. I’ve had very very few mishaps with it. When all these other guns develop that kind of track record maybe I’ll give more consideration.

  • @donaldcooper808
    @donaldcooper808 Před 6 lety +3

    seriously, this dude must not shoot a lot, the Glock 19 gen 5 ..is our number 1 seller to law enforcement. ..and I understand why after I trained with it on a day to day basis, at this point in time the Glock 19 gen 5 is the best gun you can own for self defense or duty carry, but don't take my word for it, just ask your local law enforcement agencies, they will tell you the Glock is tried and true, and the new Glock gen 5 exceeds all exception of a battle gun.

  • @markreed2576
    @markreed2576 Před rokem +9

    Gen 4 runs flawlessly no reason for a Gen 5… cosmetics , fingerless, flares and ambi controls don’t change anything much and I’m a lefty. I’m content with my Gen 4 and trust it.

    • @Kicksnwhipz
      @Kicksnwhipz Před 6 měsíci

      I was looking online and some sites have the GEN four priced $60 higher than the GEN five. I am left-handed too. Doesn’t make a big difference to me.

  • @vudoodaddie
    @vudoodaddie Před 6 lety +1

    Glock's QC had gone to sh*t over the years. When I bought my Glock 26, the feed plate in one of the magazine was misaligned out of the box. The front of the recoil spring sticked out of the font of the slide on the first slide rack. I was extremely disappointed with Glock's Imperfection!

  • @chuckdriver7741
    @chuckdriver7741 Před 4 lety +2

    Front serrations are completely unnecessary and IMO no one should be in the habit of manipulating ANY pistol at the muzzle end. I know a lot of “high speed/low drag” operator types will disagree. 🇺🇸🗽🦅🇺🇸

  • @joshbahgosh8543
    @joshbahgosh8543 Před 5 lety

    its not about accuracy its so u can use solid lead bullets

  • @steveparker9963
    @steveparker9963 Před 6 lety +1

    Just flip the rear sight, blacked out, fits both ways

  • @aarontooley570
    @aarontooley570 Před 6 lety

    love my burnt bronze 19. gen 4

  • @jbrannon509
    @jbrannon509 Před 6 lety

    Whenever I buy a new Glock, which is at least once a year I go ahead and budget to buy sights too that day. I like Big Dot and Trijicon. I don't own a Glock with factory sights. I don't know why you'd take a Glock back to a gun shop simply because the rear sight needs a little tap with a wooden dowel.

  • @augustusheyliger6421
    @augustusheyliger6421 Před 6 lety +1

    Gen 4 or 3 g 19...Ameriglo I dot sights...loaded with 124 gr HSTs...and your good!

    • @jbrannon509
      @jbrannon509 Před 6 lety

      My man. I am a HST guy too. I've carried 124 grain standard pressure in all of my glocks for several years.

    • @augustusheyliger6421
      @augustusheyliger6421 Před 5 lety +1

      @@jbrannon509 ...yes sir...no need to over complicate self defense...the ballistics tell alot if the story...

    • @cjsteele9594
      @cjsteele9594 Před 5 lety

      Love my Gen 4 with Trijicon night sights!!

  • @harveylemmer9930
    @harveylemmer9930 Před 5 lety

    He is wearing the “honey the house is being broken into I’m grabbing “my self defense belt””

  • @dropkickengage2194
    @dropkickengage2194 Před 6 lety +10

    Hate to be that guy, but man there are some serious safety issues and training scars in this video. First, whoever that dude with you at around the 11:20 mark needs some serious safety training. He was strait up waving a weapon around on the firing line. Second, noticed a major training scar on your reloads, looked like every single time you ran dry, you would stop, strip the empty mag first, then go for the fresh magazine. When the slide locks to the rear, bring the firearm into your workspace (eye level), while ejecting the magazine. At the same time, support hand secures and indexes the fresh magazine and brings it up to re-load. Finally, and I know there is some debate on this, but a striker fired weapon is not ideal for appendix carry. When you re-holster with a firearm that has a hammer, you can tell if something is caught on the trigger by placing your thumb on the hammer during re-holster. Not possible with a striker fired, which is important due to the vital equipment/arteries located below that type of carry.

    • @tims708
      @tims708 Před 6 lety +5

      You love to be that guy

    • @sjbartho1
      @sjbartho1 Před 5 lety

      It also is a good demonstration of proper vs improper stance. Guy in light gray has no strength in stance and his extension of firearm

  • @james7940
    @james7940 Před 6 lety

    Can’t buy either in California only up to gen 3

  • @johndeere1951a
    @johndeere1951a Před 5 měsíci +1

    2-2024 cant wait for Gen 6. RIP G. Glock

  • @doobiedoo7623
    @doobiedoo7623 Před 6 lety +1

    I liked your review because it was detailed and honest. You said that the Glock is a good polymer pistol but that it is not the leading manufacturer in polymer pistols. I am so tired of seeing people who own Glcoks and who do video reviews acting as if the Glock is the best poly pistol out there.

    • @clintcurtis9630
      @clintcurtis9630 Před 6 lety

      Juan Gonzalez , I see guys say the pistol they are reviewing is as dependable as a Glock and they shoot lower grain bullets and cheaper ammo and they go to shit ! Doesn't happen much with Glocks

    • @doobiedoo7623
      @doobiedoo7623 Před 6 lety

      I did not understand what you were trying to say.

    • @ZootyZoFo
      @ZootyZoFo Před 5 lety +1

      Juan Gonzalez - He is trying to say that no other company has the history & worldwide track record for ruggedness and reliability as Glock. Love em or hate em that cannot be denied.

  • @FrontierSetter
    @FrontierSetter Před 6 lety +2

    The science behind sight picture, the U notch or field goal Glock ships with is the worst for acquisition and accuracy. The back is too large and distracting and its harder to find the middle when the U distracts from the front post. It's much easier to line up the front sight with 3 dot and 2 dot sights. I'm sure Glock fanboys will tell me different, but it is what it is people. I'm glad you brought this up.
    Almost every gen 5 review has a right bumped rear sight, as you said, QC issues... c'mon Glock we expect better especially with your price point and competition. The unbeveled front frame is definitely a lack of attention to detail. Gen 5 seems rushed in my opinion.
    I think I'm in the minority on this one, but I do like the boxier look of the Gen 4 and prior. If it's a block, keep it that way. I honestly don't think reholstering is that much of an issue. Not sure why they left the front serrations off the gen 5. I guess people just mill their own slides anyways. But the new magwell and removed finger grooves is definitely a plus.
    Thank you always for your honest reviews!

    • @Surago
      @Surago Před 6 lety

      frontier.setter I think most glock fan boys will tell you they agree with you. I have never met someone proficient with firearms who enjoys the plastic stock sights on any glock.

    • @FrontierSetter
      @FrontierSetter Před 6 lety

      I suppose the keyword is proficient lol. At least they're easy to replace. If anything the Glock aftermarket is impossible to beat.

  • @danr5239
    @danr5239 Před rokem

    This video is extremely old I have a Glock 19 5th generation and it has the front striations on it

  • @Viziry
    @Viziry Před 2 lety +2

    Gen 4 19s
    are more rare on market now

  • @markgardner4039
    @markgardner4039 Před 6 lety +6

    Good review. Thank you.
    My thoughts on the the Gen 5... On a firearm produced by a company with the advertising slogan 'Glock Perfection,' I find it absurd that a customer must do what is essentially the final inspection before purchase. Should a buyer look over any pistol for flaws? Yes, of course. I do with any brand, but it seems like Glock has slipped far when it comes to QC. For example, there is no excuse for a rear sight being so far out of alignment as has been observed.

    • @animalover310
      @animalover310 Před 6 lety +1

      Yeah Glock isn't good, that's why 90 % of law enforcement carries them, dork. Trolls will be trolls.

  • @jaydelacruz1099
    @jaydelacruz1099 Před 3 lety

    Nice comparison just work more on your draw stroke and reloads there are a pain to look at. Try to shoot with both eyes open as well so you would look more credible in your videos.

  • @philipjanes
    @philipjanes Před 6 lety

    Great review! I agree about the stock sites. Horrible. I replaced mine on my 36 and my M&P 40 with Truglo TFO and I love them. The only thing with that is they are naturally longer sites due to the fiber optics so you have to mind what holster you have with them. But you get great visibility both day and night.

  • @saxarra43
    @saxarra43 Před 5 lety

    Holster has to much retention.

  • @leoguy1609
    @leoguy1609 Před 23 dny

    If you have a Glock 19 Gen 4 you really don't need a Gen 5. That's unless you just have to have one? There's no difference between the two when I shot them and any changes made were insignificant in my opinion. Newer doesn't mean better and often is just a sales pitch. If I'm 30 feet or less away from the target, I don't need my rear sight. I do agree that Glock sights that come standard with the firearm sucks.

  • @MrMann-gt1eh
    @MrMann-gt1eh Před 6 lety

    Change the sights to tritium and ameriglow anyway. Why would you not. I’m not even walking out without them installed first.

  • @T2DAETE
    @T2DAETE Před 6 lety +17

    Had to stop watching,dude gets annoyed too much.

  • @BackcountryExposure
    @BackcountryExposure Před 6 lety +1

    I love my P07 too much to consider a Gen5.

  • @oldgeccko8207
    @oldgeccko8207 Před 6 lety +1

    Buy a Pistol that Has, what you want, instead of Upgrading a Glock with aftermarket parts, it will cost the Same vs getting a Good Pistol!

  • @markchambers2812
    @markchambers2812 Před 6 lety +11

    Glock , is slowly boring me , the fact that they refuse to put out a gun out of the box pistol with crappy sights , is crap .
    Smith & Wesson continues to improve and the price is more affordable.

    • @Surago
      @Surago Před 6 lety +1

      Mark Chambers love my s&w. Don't even need the new 2.0 compact but I might get one just because

    • @Sanctified_EDC_Gear
      @Sanctified_EDC_Gear Před 6 lety +1

      Mark Chambers I'm with on the m&p , I own two of them there great . But on that note , glocks are awsome! They will never ever be great in regards to cosmetics , ever . They are just a tool period , yes we all love great looking guns , pistols and or long guns. But glocks just like 1911 have years and years of military / law enforcement and civilian use , that no other handguns have. Yes there are plenty of handguns out as of now that are great , from sig , to h&k , to s&w , Walther, fn , beretta , but they just don't have the Trac record. That doesn't mean there lesser or glocks or 1911 are better , but there proven . And from experience , and my children and my family in the military and law enforcement, 1911 , beretta, and glock and also sig there Trac record is hard to beat. Let's see what the p320 does in the future and everything else of current up to date makes and models do in the years to come. If your trained and I mean anyone trained with firearms and shoot thousands of rounds in ever type of scenario, you can use any weapon and take care of business. And or just for the fun of the sport we have as gun owners. I'm not here to come at you at all , we're all brothers in the firearms industry and let us all enjoy are freedoms and rights in america! Burn some brass , and get after it.......... p.s. the m&p s are sweet I love mine , and there much more comfortable too shoot and hold , but man or man give me a p226 , a 1911 , or a glock any day for a go to war sidearm and or home defense weapon any day any place . I need to see more years from all the other handguns in regards to a Trac record ........ have a good one , be safe , and shoot save...........

    • @animalover310
      @animalover310 Před 6 lety +1

      Smith and Wesson is garbage.

    • @Mr.56Goldtop
      @Mr.56Goldtop Před 6 lety

      Steven Werth Then they need to start putting good sights on their guns out of the box, and undercut that damn trigger guard for a better purchase, especially when wearing gloves! But they just refuse to do these things that the consumers want! They would rather have us sink two or three hundred dollars more into an already over 500 dollar gun, and don't care! That's ridiculous!! There are many other pistol manufacturers out there that are less expensive and have all of the features we like and are of good quality. Screw Glock!

    • @Skinnymoose
      @Skinnymoose Před 5 lety

      @@Mr.56Goldtop Wah!

  • @radiohobbyist13
    @radiohobbyist13 Před 6 lety +1

    I was a Glock guy for a couple of years, the G19 being my favorite. But I have to admit that Glocks are boring and ugly. The crappy plastic sights were the icing on the cake. So I got rid of them ALL. As long as Glock continues to ship guns from the factory with those sights they won't get my money. I went back to a revolver, I can't believe how much better I shoot. Lesson learned.

  • @wooddawg4868
    @wooddawg4868 Před 6 lety +1

    It's worth it is your left handed.

  • @MR.IceCreamMan93
    @MR.IceCreamMan93 Před 7 měsíci +1

    The gen 4 fs is superior

  • @Gunny-USMC-re-tired
    @Gunny-USMC-re-tired Před 6 lety

    Odd, My Gen 4 FS summer special came with night sights.

  • @wilcoxtactical3716
    @wilcoxtactical3716 Před 6 lety

    Get to the point. We dont want to see it shot and hear all the plugs...Just get to the comparrisons.

  • @radiohobbyist13
    @radiohobbyist13 Před 6 lety

    I've had one too many Glocks. I finally got fed up with all their head games and nonsense. I won't purchase any more stock pistols with crappy plastic Walmart sights. Glock quality simply isn't there. Just like Colt, they think too much of themselves and they don't listen to their real customers. I'd much rather have a nice revolver, ALL metal and way better sights.

  • @pablozar26able
    @pablozar26able Před 6 lety

    Just get the gen 4 and save over $100 that you can use for something else.

  • @michaelboyle3045
    @michaelboyle3045 Před 5 lety +2

    your beard is weird

  • @dtabarez04
    @dtabarez04 Před 5 lety

    I like guns but these gun guys, wow don’t they have some other interests?

  • @e_steban89
    @e_steban89 Před 5 lety

    I feel like he's getting annoyed way too much over the gun...

  • @glockworldonwickr4589
    @glockworldonwickr4589 Před 2 lety

    Having a gun real damn gud idea of safety trusted and reliable that is why I get my own above ⬆️⬆️...

  • @kevgir2251
    @kevgir2251 Před 6 lety

    Said "Annoying" too fucking much

  • @Mr.56Goldtop
    @Mr.56Goldtop Před 6 lety +1

    It's mind boggling to me that Glock for what ever reason just refuses to upgrade their design with an undercut trigger guard and good sights! Everybody hates those sights! Why would you spend 500 some odd dollars for the gun, then another 200 bucks for new sights!? That's crazy!

  • @onionhead5780
    @onionhead5780 Před 6 lety +5

    Poor quality control. Why were the sights not installed correctly? Probably because they are assembled in the United States. So much for pride in workmanship.

  • @WilliamKister
    @WilliamKister Před 6 lety +6

    Just buy a S&W M&P9 2.0 Compact

    • @sweetcostarica
      @sweetcostarica Před 6 lety

      Wait for the 6th Gen, Glocks at Shot Show 2019.
      Be prepared to get blown away (figuratively).

    • @Codm7933
      @Codm7933 Před 5 lety +1

      sweetcostarica hey is it confirmed gen6 glock 19 is coming out next year? How often does glock make new generations of the different models? Do new gens of models come out every year like new models of iPhones come out every year? I’m new to the firearm scene. Looking to purchase my first first firearm and have been leaning towards to Gen 5 because it fits better in my hands. However, I’ll wait for the 19 Gen 6 if it is being released in 2019.

    • @MrChris-bx7ss
      @MrChris-bx7ss Před 5 lety

      @Councilman Les Wynan Get both then make your decision.

  • @Dutch1911a1
    @Dutch1911a1 Před 6 lety +8

    I love how you blame the sights.
    Get over yourself.

    • @gideonstactical
      @gideonstactical  Před 6 lety +4

      David Sidwell then why am I way more accurate with my P320 and VP9?

    • @andrews2405
      @andrews2405 Před 6 lety

      Everybody knows the Glock sights suck out of box...do they work? Yes...are they good? No!

    • @sumooth13
      @sumooth13 Před 5 lety

      @@gideonstactical because the sights suck lol. Your right.

  • @froste.9863
    @froste.9863 Před 4 lety +1

    Annoying