I got to fire a friend's Glock many years ago. I did not like it. I have a S&W M&P that I like more. But to me nothing beats the feel and trigger pull of a 1911.
@@frankiegunnz8066 did you just compare the trigger of a sig to the trigger of a 1911? There is no comparison the 1911 is leaps better than the sig or hk trigger wise. And that's coming from someone that cant stand 1911's lol
It all depends on theory of use. I throw a Glock 17 in my glove compartment with a couple 33rd mags to accompany my Keltec sub 2000 that’s under my back seat with 33rd mags...I wouldn’t carry one concealed for EDC and I have better options for home defense. If someone steals my vehicle I’m not gonna feel bad about losing those two firearms.👍🏻
This entire 16 minute video could have been summed up as "There's nothing wrong with it, but it doesn't fit my hand and I don't like the trigger, but you might like it".
Well, maybe the hint should have been the title of the video. This is the man's preference and he is sharing it with us. Being a Glock guy and new to the M&P I appreciate a non biased opinion.
Just getting into guns and jumped into a used Glock for home defense. Since then I’ve watched tons of reviews and held most semiautomatics being sold today.All that this gentleman has said about the Glock and why he doesn’t prefer it is exactly why I sold mine and purchased a new walther pdp compact 4 inch.Just feels great my hands to hold,point and shoot.
This man looks like the type of person we used to see on programs in the 1950's when the nation was still great!! the man looks clean cut and speaks well with an even and clear diction. We need to see more real Americans like you in our media! An excellent video by the way!
Thank you so much! I consider myself to be rather "traditional", which is a charitable way of saying old fashioned. I'm glad that still resonates with so many folks out there. Take care.
I like how you give guns a fair and objective review. You only speak the truth and the things that are relevant to you without bashing the gun. I like that. Great reviews! Keep up the great work!
I appreciate the fair analysis of the Glock. Admittedly, my G19 felt like a 2x4 in my hand when I first bought it. But I have pretty small hands and don’t have an issue reaching the mag release although it is about as far as it can be and still be reached. I feel like I may have an easier time learning to shoot a different pistol but the Glock platform is so ubiquitous and reliable that I am determined to master this pistol. I feel extremely confident with it. I feel like the grip angle is very conducive for appendix carry. I have been thinking about trying the M&P 2.0 compact though. Every part of the Glock can be taken down with no tools to speak of. Even the extractor and ejector comes out with just the Glock punch.
I still want to know why Americans call the button the American Mag release (1911 I guess) when the first gun to have it was the Borchardt in 1893 followed by the Pistole Parabellum (Luger) in 1898. Meanwhile JMB was still fitting heel releases on everything he designed until at least 1907.
I love the ppq M1. The only reason I went with Glock over it was because of magazine capacity options and magazine comparability with pistol caliber carbines. The G19 and the PPQ M1 are equal to me, for different reasons.
Chief Funk great review, and congrats on your new position. Love your 50 State Qualification videos. A few things I'd like to add as un-mentioned cons AND pros of a Glock: Cons: 9mm Glocks are fairly easy to induce limp wrist malfunctions, Tim from Military Arms Channel has a series of vids on this, but the 40 cal, 45 ACP, and 10mm to the best of my knowledge do not easily get limp wrist malfunctions. 40 Cal Glocks have shorter service life than 9mm, common to many 40 cal pistols just swapped to 40 from 9mm. Really only the pistols built from the ground up on the higher pressure cartridge like the USP 40 are going to have service life equal to the 9mm; in addition early 40 Cal Glocks were notorious for kabooms due to poor chamber support and less than beefy brass. Reloading, 10mm/40cal reloaders typically buy aftermarket barrels to shoot lead bullets (not recommended for factory polygonal barrels and better chamber support -- the factory Glock barrel will have "generous" tolerances optimizing feed but with less brass support leading to the Glock Smile bulge at the six o clock position). NDs are notorious for the Glock, it was designed to be carried by Austrian draftees in a flap holster in Condition 3, empty chamber and loaded magazine. In this configuration it is very safe, carrying with a loaded chamber is asking for a ND as the gun was never designed to do this witness the various aftermarket stuff to add a safety on. Does not come with factory fiber optic sights like some S&W MPs etc. Pros: In roster limited states like CA, the only choice really for auto-loaders in .357 Sig and 10MM. Magazines are cheap and work, Glock mags are still cheaper than 1911 mags and have great parts support -- springs, baseplates, etc. No "dance" required among mag makers: Tripp Cobra vs. Wilson vs. Chip McCormick vs ?? -- standard Glock mags just work. Gun itself requires little lube and when carried does not weep gun oil all over your clothes. Easy to detail strip using very few specialty tools. LOTs of aftermarket support generally -- holsters, sights, etc. Has a rail on many models to support a light or brass catcher Magazines in larger models work in smaller ones. Unlike say the HK USP and USP Compact, where you cannot use the USP magazine in the compact, you can use a Glock 21 mag in a Glock 30, etc. So in a free state you can carry the Glock 29 with a ten round magazine and carry Glock 20 mags with 15 rounds as backup. In models like the Glock 20, with a simple barrel change you can shoot: 10mm, 40 S&W, .357 SIG with no extractor or magazine change required, just aftermarket barrels. In the 40S&W/.357 SIG models just a barrel change is all that is needed, most of the time (with a few exceptions) the factory mags and extractors will work just fine [Hickok45 has a video on just what followers for 40 S&W Glock mags work with .357 sig or vice versa]. So one gun, three cartridges making the gun very versatile in ammo shortages. Relatively light and easy to carry all day. I have a couple of Glocks. I like them.As long as you understand what they are and what they are not they can give good service. It would not be my first choice for CCW.
Fair video. I like Glocks for carry guns, but I like others as well. I completely understand why some would prefer another type of gun. It's all personal preference and subjective...Each individual should carry what they feel best protected with, without hesitation or apologies. I appreciate your professional, non biased, no ego approach. I am sub'd. Thanks
Agreed. There's also that little problem of non-permissable environments. There's some places that a Seecamp, NAA 22 or whatever can go, that a Glock can't without an issue.
I recently decided to transition from a .38 snubbie to a pistol for my EDC. When I went looking for the right one I found the Glock 42 (I had already decided to get something in .380acp) to be too high-priced for my budget. It was also a bit larger than I wanted, so I went with a Ruger LCP.
When I started my polymer experience glock is where I started . That being time and money invested (training to secure level of profinancy ) I stuck with it! 1911 came into play with my father being ex military and my first firearm ever shot and shoot well over time . Love the 1911 platform . My father was expert rifleman and pistol level shooter but his life was cut short by cancer . He loved camp perry and we spent a lot of time up on the lake . I'm late to the game and still learning ! ( that's where guys like you come in!)
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He sounds like my kind of man! As I said in the video, if you have trained with a Glock, and developed your proficiency with that platform, I think it is a good option for you. If, however, you are struggling with it, you might want to evaluate other options. For me, I didn't particularly care for the Glock's handling characteristics from the first time I handled one. I have shot them over the years, and I could employ one for defensive purposes with a relative level of confidence. Even so, I have always preferred other platforms. I cut my teeth on an M1911 in the Marine Corps, and my first duty pistol as a civilian Police Officer was a S&W 5904. I was among the generation of cops who came into the profession before Glock pistols became the default issue for most departments. As such, I was able to evaluate them relative to other contemporaneous offerings and select the option that worked best for me. Today, most new cops are handed a Glock pistol on day one, and never have an opportunity to try anything else. By the time they get around to evaluating another option, the Glock is so ingrained, that the other options always seem foreign (and likely always will). I think that's unfortunate. It's sort of like every teenager being given a Ford Taurus for their first car, and never really being able to experience/enjoy any other type of vehicle. The Taurus will most certainly meet 99% of ones transportation needs admirably, but it might be nice to experience a Corvette, or a Jeep in circumstances unique to their capabilities. In any case, sorry this is so long. I guess I got on a roll.
As I've said before knowledge is power and I'm willing to take it from honorable men like yourself. I have always had a passion for firearms going back to my childhood days with my pops . Thanks for closing that gap. Your just so cool how you bring that knowledge and experience to folks like me and others . Training and experience you have ( communication of it is a gift ) . K
Always hear guys saying I have large hands. Well, large and long are two different things. Take a thin piece of paper and a baseball glove of the same length, wrap them around a pole. You will find that the paper will go a lot further around that pole. So, if you have long skinny hands you wear an XL glove you will find you have a harder time reaching the controls. If you have hands like a baseball glove you will find smaller grip weapons really work well because your baseball glove hands wrap around the tiny grip easily. So the big hand/little hand is al. dependant on the amount of meat on those hands.
Well I don’t see why the clowns below in the comment section were so bent. Their air soft game must’ve been rained out. As a previous Glock fanboy, I can tell you I think I’ve been converted. My agency recently switched to the MP40 and I shot it so well I went and bought an MP45 for off duty. (Loved your review on it by the way). I also carry the Shield 45 in hot weather. I kinda doubt I’ll ever buy another Glock. I have quite a few of them, but the S&W has smoked the Glock in just about every category. Next up, the compact 9mm 2.0. Be safe out there Chief.
Officer Gregg people who chose Glock over other firearms are not clowns 🤡. I’m glad you’ve found a pistol that suits your specific needs as a shooter. That being said, I on the other hand find the Glock pistol to suit my needs as a shooter and have owned other brands of pistols that did not. Thank you for your service as an LEO.🇺🇸🗽
Officer Greg looks like you are a M&P fanboy now..as to me personally my first handgun was a Glock and ive learned to shoot it very well and i found out that 65% of all law enforcement including San Bernardino county Sherrif dept. Where i live and just west of me in LA County the LAPD use G21 and G17's and Special Air Service "SAS" use the G17 Navy Seals G19 and i can go on and on...
I had a Glock 17 some years ago. I couldn't mold my hand to it well, and I thought the recoil was slightly greater than that of other polymer nines. It was a good weapon, and I felt a bit silly selling it just because I didn't like the way it felt in my hand.
That is why I sold most of my glocks. I could never train around that damn grip angle. The only glocks I shoot well are the 19 and 30s. I do well with the m&p line of plastic pistols.
I really like watching your videos Sir. Nice work staying objective and informational every time I see you. Thank you for the time and effort you take sharing your wisdom with us, and thanks even more for your service to both our country as a United States Marine, and to your community as a Law Enforcement Officer. I hope to see you much more and please take care of yourself out there.
Hey brother thanks for the video. I have had a love hate relationship with glock for years.. they don't fit my hands either.. but like you said it's mostly a training issue. Could I ask you which pistol you prefer on and off duty and why? Thanks again !
On duty, I carry a S&W M&P. Off-duty, it all depends upon how I'm dressed. Sometimes a S&W Shield, sometimes a J-frame revolver, sometimes a 1911 or a Browning Hi Power (when the mood strikes me), and sometimes something else. Like I said, it just depends on how I'm dressed, and to a degree, it depends on where I'm going.
I like the Single/Double action pistol, that works for me. I feel safer with one up the spout, with a first long pull, then into double action-I don't use or need the safety due to the long first trigger pull. That's why I have a Berretta PX4, that works for me. I think Glocks are great, but they are not for me-That said I do have a G3 Glock 20, and 23, because hey, you never know, might change my mind
Very nice presentation! I agree with all of your points, but you said it much better than I could. I have a lot of respect for Glocks. I have in the past owned two, but ended up selling both. The grip & trigger just aren't for me.
Appreciate the honest review. As a glock fan myself I do notice the handle angle, and it's a very valid point. Always great to hear another point of view.
NICE! I have been carrying the same pistol for 17 yrs, and never liked the feel etc. and here he shares several good pointers on what to look for when "Fitting" your hand / You. (Including the thumb reach, and natural angle of grip for you / me )
"Spongy" is the right word for the stock trigger. I went with an after-market trigger as a result. Ultimately, I quit carrying the Glock for the same personal reasons you cite.
Very honest opinions that I tend to agree with about the Glock pistol. I also really dislike the stock U rear sight on the Glock pistol. I have a 3rd gen 23 that I've had for like 13 years and the only reason I've kept it is because it's been %100 reliable, I shoot it fairly accurate, it's never rusted, and it's size/weight/capacity is about the best in the business. Over the years I've shot it less and pushed it further to the back of the safe because of basically everything you've mentioned. I just prefer other guns to the Glock. I am %100 sure all your dislikes came from Glock fanboys who believe in the marketing hype "Glock perfection" considering you did not bash this product one bit.
+Jeremy Jones Thank you! I expected this video would rub some people the wrong way. I tried to be respectful and objective, but still I figured some folks just wouldn't like it.
spot on spot on. All the same reasons (except for me it points high not low) I have trouble with the Glock. I own one and I force myself to like but I don't love it. Its very reliable but there's others out that are much more ergonomic to my hands. Love Rugers and Springfields
god bless you for living where you can do this vid in you front yard, here in the peoples republic of california someone would call the police in two seconds. btw what leaked all that oil on your driveway?
For me, the worst part is how I always drive the slide stop/release with my strong hand thumb. A trigger guard undercut is another must for me. It is the simplest modification I made on my Glock yet it's the one I can't live without now.
I must say, I really enjoyed your presentation. I own a Glock 22, I practiced and learned how to shoot it well, well enough for me, I'm no Hickock45, but 3.5 inc groups at 18 yds , pretty good for MR Simmons!!! Well done, I admire your straightforwardness, and look forward to more of your work.
Thank you for the kind words. I try to present information in a useful and perhaps entertaining manner. I have no interest in being obnoxious or condescending. I'm glad people seem to appreciate that. Take care.
The points you mentioned about why the Glock doesn't appeal to you are widespread sentiments, and that's why the current generation of striker fired pistols from Walther (PPQ series), H&K (VP9) and other producers have left Glock in the dust. From my perspective, there's really not much reason to buy a Glock as a personal defense weapon when there are so many options that are superior on the market.
Triggerati I am in the same situation. Had a G21 Gen 4 and it was OK but I now have the H&K VP9. Hands down no comparison and the VP9 doesn't feel like a brick.
The Triggerati there is one reason. Glocks reliability over many years of service. No other striker fired polymer pistol has the time and duty under its belt. Give me 20 years real world use over new world copies of the Glock, then you might have an argument. But, by the time other manufacturers have real world time and data Glock will have another 20 years reliability under its belt. So, do the math.🇺🇸🗽
Lukas Johnson Glock doesn’t make excuses. They make handguns that work. What 9mm striker fired handgun out sells the 19? Oh yeah.... there’s not one. 🇺🇸🗽🦅 🇦🇹
For a time I carried a Glock 19 as my primary and a Glock 26 for my backup. I was never a Glock Fanboy but I appreciated the Simplicity and reliability of design as you stated. Also as you stated sir they are accurate enough for defensive handgun and on that point I have no complaints about them. But overall I just wasn't happy with the platform so I scroll down through my agencies approved list which are many options available to us in both single stack and double stack from all the major makers such as Colt, Smith & Wesson, Sig Sauer,vH&K etc etc etc. I also wanted to get away from the Striker Fired system and go back to a hammer fired system. So for me the obvious choice was Sig Sauer and I have not regretted it since. Glock platform is a fine weapon for some people sadly I'm just not one of them.
I'm not a fanboy but I do own 2 Glocks, a 23 and a 21. I have large hands width wise but not long fingers. While at first the double stack grip was a turn off I discovered that when I shoot it it causes me to have a straighter wrist which causes me to pull the trigger back straighter and combats my tendency so pull my shots with other guns low and left.
I went with the Glock 19 as my first gun because of the mags. They are everywhere and interchangeable in the same cal. I like the grip, it fits in my hand perfectly and I'm used to it as it was my first handgun. . I polished my trigger group and it is smooth as butter. I like the wide sight picture because my eyes suck. I can go with a 26 and I know all my mags will work.This is the firearm for me, it may not be for you.I have the gen 3, so no backstraps, I replaced the guide rod with tungsten and the single spring was so much cheaper. Like I said, the right one for me.
I bought a Springfield XD mod 2. Didnt have to change anything. It fits perfectly and works very well right out of the box. Not sure why you would buy a gun you have to modify to make it work for you. Just sayin
Didn't have to modify anything. I like the mag interchangeability. I have 33rd mags and I can use any 9mm mag in the 26. I can use any 9mm mag in the 19 except the 26.
Pretty sure this is the first video I watched on your channel. Just watched your 50 state LEO course wrap up. Thank you for the knowledge you share with us. God bless.
You make some great points. I never had much experience with Glocks until I was a police officer (early 2000's), and as you noted I liked the simplicity of function, but found the blocky grip ergonomics to be a negative, and I was using a Glock 21 so it was even worse. What do you carry now, do you prefer the S&W MP series?? Thanks for the great videos. Take care, Joe
@@hrfunk ... Thanks for taking the time to reply. The Glock 19 gen5 grips are substantially better than the old Glock 21 I used to lug around... it felt like I was holding a two by four in my hand. 😂🤣
I agree with all the points you made regarding the Glock pistols. You are spot on. I also don't care for the Plastic frames. Also the trigger shoe is a dislike for me. I don't care for the feel of the Safety blade in the middle of the trigger. Feels like the backside of a butter knife. Glock could take a lesson from Walther on how to build a nice trigger shoe. Can't feel the safety blade at all. Its disappears as it should into the face of the trigger. One more Glock Shooting Sports Foundation Event to go to and thats it. I will be Glock free. I'll be replacing them with CZ's
Stefano Pavone Thank you, The Walther is an Excellent Choice. I had a PPQ Chambered in .22 long rifle. Bar none the smoothest slide to rack and a trigger I believe Glock could learn a lesson from. A very nice and very shootable pistol. I currently do own a couple of CZ's . Both are " Fine " Firearms. I've been looking with a lot of interest at the CZ 75 SP-01 Tactical. Also Looking at with great interest is the Browning High Power. I don't yet own a Browning firearm. I think I like the idea of owning a little piece of Firearms history.
kibble8820 I have rid myself of all my glocks. One reason is I'm sick of going to the range and hearing about glock this and glock that with the hats, shirts, and bumperstickers. Especially when they are grouping 8 to 10 inches. Its a fad, like saying glock is the cool thing to say.. I'll take my Walthers and Berettas anyday. And its fun to say to range buddies you dont like glocks.
I’ve got a Glock 19, S&W Shield, S&W MP, and Sig Pro 2340. My favorites: Sig Pro 2340 and S&W M&P. You’re so right on everything pointed out, and thank you for sharing your video.
The wind noise made it difficult to listen to. I suggest you consider a plugin microphone with a pop/wind screen on it to clean up the audio track as you record. I enjoy your videos, they remind me of conversations with friends at the range and at the gun shop. Time spent talking guns is never wasted. Other guys have reasons for their decisions and truthfully, just listening and mulling over their points of view made me consider what, specifically, I was thinking about the firearms I acquired. Some I kept, some I sold on, some I wished I had kept - like a pre-64 Win Mod 70 in .22-250. Ok, no crying in public.
@@Rif_Leman That might be perfect for you? Some people can't handle or just plain don't like 45. So I stand by my original statement!! What works for me might not work for you!
Useful info. Thanks for your opinion. I own a 23 and 27 but not a full size because I can't warm up to the grip. For me, since there are so many options these days I don't see a need to train to get used to the grip angle of a full size glock.
I agree about the Glock grip angle being weird, especially for someone used to shooting a 1911-A1. It's odd, but the different frame sizes fit my hand very differently as far as how natural they do or do not point for me. The 17 did not point naturally for me. The 19 was better. The 26 points very naturally for me. And while the 17 does not point naturally for me, the 17 Long Slide model points very naturally for me. Both the 1911-A1 and the Browning P-35 point very naturally for me. The Walther PPS is one of, if not the, most natural pointing handguns I've ever held. I think that I'd like to try the Walther P-99 and the Walther PPQ and see if they have the same ergonomics.
I have Never liked glocks since the 90s because of the same things you said plus the cheap feel. Give me 1911, Hi-Power, CZ, M9, Sig 226, hell even a 357 wheel gun over over a glock. I would like to see a glock with wood grips screwed on it.lol.
I know this is a long time after this was recorded. I am an admitted glock fan and have had glocks for about 2 decades. The gen 3 glocks i would agree with you to a point. The grip is a bit large and i installed an oversized magazine release to get to it a little easier. When the gen4 19mos came out, i noticed the grip was the perfect circumference for me and i can reach the mag release without even having to adjust my grip at all. I also have medium hands and i now almost exclusively own gen4 glocks. I would be curious to see if you have done a follow up video on the gen4 or gen5 glocks. Thanks for the video.
I haven’t done a review, but newer Glock pistols have appeared in my videos from time to time. I note the incremental modifications to the original design, but in the end they still feel like Glocks to me. I can use them if I have to, but I still prefer other handguns. Thanks for the comment!
When we transitioned from our S&W .38 to the Glock 23 the training went smoothly for almost everyone. The only problem, and it was occasional, was a busted thumb knuckle for those who forgot to keep their support thumb away from the back of the slide.
I think the Glock's simple manual of arms made for a rather easy transition from revolvers. When my department switched back around 1991, we went to a DAO S&W. That was a pretty smooth transition too, for much the same reason.
I know this is an old video but I'm curious about your opinion of some of the newer single stack Glocks with the smaller grip circumference do you find those more comfortable and easier to shoot
Truthfully, I don’t have a lot of experience with them. Ive handled a couple and shot one. In general, I would say they fit my hand better than the older ones.
Cameron Camp of course any CZ will beat any Glock because you're comparing a metal frame with a slide inside the frame genius design versus a generic Glock
Cameron Camp I too prefer a metal frame like a classic 1911 vs. a block-shaped, plastic gun. The plastic gun holds several more rounds and thus the argument in favor of a lighter gun is null. Moreover, I don't mind carrying a few more ounces, as I'm not too weak.
Damien Rotter the p07 is a polymer framed pistol. And they shoot very well out of the box. As for the crack about composites being the way of the future. Sure they are. That's why the glocks are only about $600 (which is about $100 more than they should be) and the have to be modified for competitive shooting or anything like that. The Cz 75s and their clones are carried by militaries and police officers all over the world and one of most imitated designs in the world next the 1911s. Not dissing Glock but frankly the only time Glocks design was really ever imitated was when Smith and Wesson produced the sigma series and more specifically the the more recent SDVE series. Which was not necessarily a bad thing, but glock, cz, sig, all of these guys who make semiautomatic handguns with the tilt up barrels and such owe a debt of respect to Sam Colt and John Moses Browning. Even to Beretta since they've been producing firearms since the 1500s.
Kahrs are not bad guns but their customer service flat ass sucks. I got a 7 rd mag that never worked right from day one. I called Kahr and they offered no help. Wanted me to prove when I bought it and send the gun in despite the problem only being with the mag, not to mention sending it in and pay for required overnight shipping (would have cost nearly $100) . So never got it fixed and just sold the gun. I will never buy another Kahr again.
In your experience are any of the following as tolerant and reliable under any conditions as Glock is known for: Sig P320, S&W M&P2.0, Walther PPQ M2 ?
I've had my share of Glock ownership since 1990 or so, and do like them, but, many do find the S&W M&P sure feels/points nice in the hand; almost Govt Model like (for my gen 1 M&P45, anyway, using medium grip), and that *is* a compliment! My solution was less complex...buy both! :)
82 Luft Thank you! I knew there would be a lot of people who would not be happy with this video. Still, it’s my honest assessment so I hope at least everyone can appreciate my integrity.
I carried a Gen 2 Glock 23 the last 10 years of my career, shot it fine but never warmed up to it. I’m a big guy w/XLG hands but the grip always felt awkward. A few months ago I picket up the 2.0 M&P Compact and finally found a weapon that fit me like a glove w/the medium large insert.
Trigger is a very easy fix.. simple polish job helps a ton or a nice drop in trigger like an Apex, Zev, CMC, and the million other offerings. It is he MOST modified hand gun available. Meaning it can be configured to make almost anyone happy. Grip can be adjusted and stippled. Threre is just SOOOO much you can do with them. Out of the box the HK VP9 is amazing.
It's ones preference and respect their opinion, as long as it's reliable don't care what type of handgun it is. Glock owner since 1989 never had any serious issues other than earlier magazines failed to hold slide open on the last round, still continued to work.
You are the coolest ! And your responses are well taken short or long . I only have the one glock 23 now , and most likely wouldn't have it ,but my late mother bought me a wolf alpha conversion barrel for it for a birthday gift last may ! So regardless I will always have that pistol . The colt I just purchased reminds me of the commander my dad taught me to shoot with along with the full government model. Even though its a officers model it shoots great . And the kimber recoil spring assembly fixed the issues I had with the gun . Have a great day I'm going shooting this afternoon .
I thought you did a good job on the review. I would add that the glock trigger bar sits in an internal shelf so it won't disengage the sear if dropped, and also includes a firing pin block, which are also features of the safe action design. The thing that bugged me with my G19 gen 3 was the finger grooves. I ground them off and undercut the trigger guard a bit which made a huge difference in the way it feels in my hand. Also rounded off the trigger guard - mostly for looks - but it had the added benefit of making it much easier to holster. Gotta love polymer when it comes to modifiability. :-)
@Levek The principle is similar to a transfer bar in a revolver that prevents the hammer from striking the firing pin unless the trigger is depressed. In a Glock there's a block that runs across the striker channel and prevents if from being able to strike the primer unless the trigger is depressed. Unless you pull the trigger it can't go bang.
i was thinking of getting the single stack 9mm glock for a larger concealed carry, im going to look elsewhere before i make a decision. thanks for the video.
I pretty much have the same size hands as you and have the same complaints about Glocks. What really bothers me is the hard springy feeling when dry firing. I'll add that I prefer hammer fired guns in general because they are easier to dry fire (no racking the slide) and puting a rubber O ring in between the hammer and firing pin makes it quiet also. Have you tried any of the metal framed CZ compacts? I have the PCR and it is outstanding.
I've got the glock 22. I bought the glock because of its simplicity , reliability & the ton of after market goodies you can get. I hear you on the grip being too large around. I've had to practice to hit the magazine release a certain way because my hand isn't long enough to get to the button. I've modified the way I've had to hold the glock when I shoot that I don't have to do with other pistols as well but I'll admit once I put the time in & practiced I was able to become very good with the gun. I'd say as of right now , I'm best with a glock 22
This is a very difficult question for me to answer, especially when I know nothing of your circumstances, nor your past training/experience with firearms. It strikes me as arrogant (if not ignorant) when someone puts forth the notion that model "A" of brand "X" is THE BEST pistol for all persons/uses. What I will say is take some time and consider precisely what you want the pistol to do. This will help narrow the field considerably. Then research those prospects that appear to meet your needs. Handle and shoot them if possible at a range that rents firearms (or barrow one from a friend if possible). Make sure the pistol fits your hand and points naturally for you. Make sure also that you can load, unload, and manipulate all the controls without difficulty. Be certain the recoil impulse does not impede your ability to fire fast/accurate follow-up shots if necessary. Lastly, train with the pistol you select until it's use becomes instinctive. Sorry for the long answer, I hope it helps.
I know this is a older video but I also struggle with the pistol it has a lot of muzzle flip , I like a 1911 better it doesn't fell like I am holding a square block of wood , what's coming down the pipe line next ?
I’ve got a few ideas for upcoming videos. Some of them will be a bit time consuming to do a good job, so I have to wait until I have enough time to do them justice. I also have some ideas for a few shorter ones. The first of those will be out soon. Stay tuned!
Try to track down one of the PF940C pistol builds. Most of them use the parts kit that has extended slide lock and mag release with different grip angle to the traditional Glock.
Hr I have a gen 4 23 in my bugout bag . Why because I can change to 9mm with just swapping the barrel and now I have two guns in one . Plus I have a gen 2 keltec cabine in 9mm and yes it uses glock mags and fits nicely in my bag 💼. 100% reliable in both calibers . It is not my weapon on choice Hr but its so adaptable in a tight spot and accurate as you proved in your video! Thanks K what do you think ? If there is another platform you can do that with please share.
Sorry it took me so long to respond to this comment. For some reason, it went into my "Likely Spam" category. With regard to your system, it seems very practical and well though-out. You have both flexibility and integration all at a pretty reasonable price. With regard to other platforms that duplicate your system. They do exist, but they are now so well known. Years ago, Marlin marketed a "Camp Carbine" in both .45 and 9mm platforms that utilized S&W magazines. Ruger also offered a carbine (I believe it included a .40 S&W variant) that took magazines from their pistols. It seems to me there are a couple of carbine manufacturers using Glock pistol magazines, but I can't remember who they are just now. In any regard, there is nothing wrong with your system, I hope it serves you well.
Good video. Strange though, how I have medium to small hands and I had to add one of the backstraps (with a better dovetail too) that came with the gun to get a better, more fuller grip on the pistol. Also, everytime I draw and aim....this pistol is pretty much right on point. Now this is with a Glock 32 (357) bought this year in 2020....so I don't know if the grip angle has changed any since this video in 2016. But, all I can say is the Glock does great for me.
~I switched from the 1911 to the Glock Gen 1.5 many years ago. ~Today, we have a choice of many fine Handguns. Competition among handgun makers is good for us all. I just happen to like Glocks. Today I carry a G42 as my back-up and the G19 Gen 4 as my primary carry defense pistol. ~I have Agency Arms Triggers installed on both my Glocks. The trigger pull is very positive, smooth and Consistent with its reset just as positive. My G19 has a Wilson Combat Barrel. ~We each have our favorite pistol and we are each correct based on our preference.
I chose the S&W M&P 40c over the Glock for some of the same reasons that you mentioned. I have fairly large hands and The S&W came with interchangeable grip panels of different sizes. In my opinion, a person will not shoot as well with a gun that doesn't fit his hand. With the Grip panel that I installed, my S&W feels natural in my hand and I shoot it with proficiency. Thank you for another great video!
My sentiments exactly. In 1982 mostly because of the negative media coverage of the Glock pistol I chose not to purchase one. I chose the SW 459. In 1992 while at an indoor shooting range I test fired the 17. I didn't like it. In 1999, I chose to carry a G17 for private security because of the price. I qualified with flying colors. I think it is a good to go gun but something was always missing. Forty different countries use the G19 for their duty weapon. My favorite choice is the 1911 platform. In my opinion, I think it is most important to test fire as many handguns as one can in order to become more educated and proficient. I own a couple of Glocks. The price of a Glock now is nearing $700. +. I would rather use that $ for something different in a handgun. But a Glock is still a good handgun. As a hobbyist holster maker the Glock is a very difficult pistol to design and make a holster for. It's downright blocky.
The trigger safety is not designed to prevent accidental discharges. It's part of the drop safety system. If your finger is not on the trigger, the firing pin (striker) block is engaged.
Just bought some new Hogue rubber grips for my SiG Sauer p220R in .45 ACP I OWN TWO GLOCKS as well the 21sf and the Glock 27 luv my glocks. Their combat ready... But something special about my SiG Sauer p220R it's a very ergonomic sidearm.. reliable.. accurate.. and I can drop rounds down range out past 80 yards with a fair amount of consistent accuracy..with my older yet still ready for battle Eye sight... Meantime I like this jar heads channel and will support him because he's doing a good job and is honest and humble. I dig good people like him who show the truth of what's good about American gun owner's. Nice pistol brother and good video as always. And from one Marine to another.. Semper Fi! And keep your powder dry....
Good day Sir, what would you suggest as an carry firearm, . Keep in mind, want to put two or more mags through without any problems. Best regards and be safe.
I guess my first question would be “why does it have to have magazines?” There are plenty of small lightweight revolvers that are extremely reliable and work quite well for defensive applications. If your carry pistol must be a semi-auto, then there are a variety of factors to consider. Your hand size and dexterity as well as your familiarity with firearms would be near the top of that list. Your typical attire and physical stature would need to be factored in as would your sensitivity to recoil. In short, knowing nothing about you, there is no way a can recommend a firearm for your use. Anyone who does such a thing is doing you a disservice.
Good day Sir, thank you for your response, and your honesty, I am ex army, anti aircraft use to shoot about any gun and rifle under the sun, I got about your build; medium size hands. 50 years old. My Mi is to do a refresher instructor's course, to teach people how to respect and handle guns at the same time. If you need more info will be glad to give it to you. Best regards and keep safe.
The category of firearms you are considering includes a tremendous number of different choices. For simplicity and functional reliability, the smaller Glock pistols are good choices. The fact that I don’t personally care for them doesn’t mean they won’t work well for you. The S&W Shield is another good option, and their Bodyguard is a good little pistol if you don’t mind using the .380 cartridge. This time of year, my personal carry gun is usually a S&W Model 342 which is great to drop in my pocket on the way out the door. It’s compact and light enough to carry easily in a pair of shorts. That particular model is no longer in production, but similar revolvers are still being made. Mossberg just came out with a new compact carry pistol. I have no personal experience with it, but it looks interesting and seems to be getting pretty good reviews. CZ also just came out with their P10s which might be worth a look. As I said, there are many, many choices out there. My best advice would be to look at as many of them as you can. Shoot them if possible. Consider things like handling qualities, operating characteristics, safeties, warranties, and aftermarket support gear (holsters, magazines, etc). Then select the pistol that’s right for you. There is no one better than yourself when it comes to determining which firearm(s) best meet your needs. One more piece of advice. Beware the person (on either side of the counter) who proclaims with absolute certitude that pistol “X” from manufacturer “Y” is the BEST firearm for YOU.
+hrfunk I think your grip angle issue can very easily addressed by correcting your support hand placement. I used to have the same issue with Glocks; I preferred and still do, the 1911 platform. That being said, it was pointed out to me that by rolling your support hand forward at the wrist more, and fitting the new radius of the palm heel of your support hand into the crescent left by your primary grip hand you get more hand on the real estate of the grip. Additionally, by camming out the support arms elbow while maintaining the more aggressive support hand placement, you can "lock into" in your grip (you can feel the torsional force in the palm heel of the support hand when you cam out your elbow, providing a more even isometric pressure on the pistol, allowing for more accurate, and more precise aimed fire.
NikolaiVolkov That's precisely the grip I use. As I said in the video, I am certain I my shooting would improve if I trained with a Glock more frequently. I just don't feel the need to do so since other pistols meet my needs.
When revolver shooters switched from single-action to double-action shooting, they began to prefer the Smith and Wesson over the Colt -- because double-action triggers on Colt revolvers tended to stack at the end of the trigger squeeze, and this was an impediment to fast, accurate double-action shooting. So if one likes a clean, sudden trigger break, I think the best handgun is a well-tuned 1911. If one prefers a heavier, longer, double-action trigger, I think it's best to have a smooth trigger medium weight trigger that doesn't stack. The Glock trigger is medium weight, but it is not smooth, and it stacks at the end. Many competitors' triggers stack even worse. That's the reason I prefer the Kahr trigger -- it's like a Smith and Wesson double-action trigger ultra-tuned for competition -- yet still reliable for business. The disadvantage of the Kahr is that it makes only very flat single-stack pistols for concealment. But I don't wear a badge so, for me, concealment is more important than capacity. (And because its trigger reach is too short, am able to mold epoxy paste on the back strap for a custom fit that points perfectly.)
I got to fire a friend's Glock many years ago. I did not like it. I have a S&W M&P that I like more. But to me nothing beats the feel and trigger pull of a 1911.
Then you haven't shot a HK or Sig.
@@frankiegunnz8066 did you just compare the trigger of a sig to the trigger of a 1911? There is no comparison the 1911 is leaps better than the sig or hk trigger wise. And that's coming from someone that cant stand 1911's lol
Agreed...I live by the m and p 1st or 2nd gen 9mm
Then carry a 1911.
I have a 9mm Smith & Wesson M&P, a Beretta 9mm and a Citadel 1911 .45acp all of which I prefer over Glock.
toyota camerys are reliable,dependable,and run forever,but not everybody wants a camry
Sandy Mitchell Well said.
I was thinking more of a 5 door Volvo. Very practical, very reliable. BUT is isnt a 1968 gt 500 KR (that goes the a Browning High Power).
It all depends on theory of use. I throw a Glock 17 in my glove compartment with a couple 33rd mags to accompany my Keltec sub 2000 that’s under my back seat with 33rd mags...I wouldn’t carry one concealed for EDC and I have better options for home defense. If someone steals my vehicle I’m not gonna feel bad about losing those two firearms.👍🏻
You also don't see Camry owners get offended when someone prefers another type of car.
My corolla usually packs a cz
This entire 16 minute video could have been summed up as "There's nothing wrong with it, but it doesn't fit my hand and I don't like the trigger, but you might like it".
Vince Lok Yeah, but where's the fun in that?
He also noted it is a no brainier for the young .
Don't forget more women and smaller stature folks are on the force , they need smaller grips.
Ya that was a waste of 16 minutes of my life.
Well, maybe the hint should have been the title of the video. This is the man's preference and he is sharing it with us. Being a Glock guy and new to the M&P I appreciate a non biased opinion.
Just getting into guns and jumped into a used Glock for home defense. Since then I’ve watched tons of reviews and held most semiautomatics being sold today.All that this gentleman has said about the Glock and why he doesn’t prefer it is exactly why I sold mine and purchased a new walther pdp compact 4 inch.Just feels great my hands to hold,point and shoot.
This man looks like the type of person we used to see on programs in the 1950's when the nation was still great!! the man looks clean cut and speaks well with an even and clear diction. We need to see more real Americans like you in our media! An excellent video by the way!
Thank you so much! I consider myself to be rather "traditional", which is a charitable way of saying old fashioned. I'm glad that still resonates with so many folks out there. Take care.
But yet knows nothing about handguns
Well said!!
Thank you!
@@Joetrout butt hurt Glock fanboy are we? Everything he said is true.
I like how you give guns a fair and objective review. You only speak the truth and the things that are relevant to you without bashing the gun. I like that. Great reviews! Keep up the great work!
I appreciate the fair analysis of the Glock. Admittedly, my G19 felt like a 2x4 in my hand when I first bought it. But I have pretty small hands and don’t have an issue reaching the mag release although it is about as far as it can be and still be reached. I feel like I may have an easier time learning to shoot a different pistol but the Glock platform is so ubiquitous and reliable that I am determined to master this pistol. I feel extremely confident with it. I feel like the grip angle is very conducive for appendix carry. I have been thinking about trying the M&P 2.0 compact though. Every part of the Glock can be taken down with no tools to speak of. Even the extractor and ejector comes out with just the Glock punch.
Couldn’t agree more with you on the Glock, but do give the M2.0 compact a spin. I think you’ll really like it.
I have been saying all of these things for decades.
So how many Glocks do you own?..
Though I own glocks, I prefer my Walther PPQ, and particularly love it's European mag release
I always liked that mag release too, but a lot of people don't.
That's funny because PPQ my second choice in guns and I am a Glock guy.
Amen brother I love the aesthetics of the Walther P99 Gen 1 over any Glock in da box and not knocking the reliability of the Glock !!!!
I still want to know why Americans call the button the American Mag release (1911 I guess) when the first gun to have it was the Borchardt in 1893 followed by the Pistole Parabellum (Luger) in 1898. Meanwhile JMB was still fitting heel releases on everything he designed until at least 1907.
I love the ppq M1. The only reason I went with Glock over it was because of magazine capacity options and magazine comparability with pistol caliber carbines. The G19 and the PPQ M1 are equal to me, for different reasons.
Thank you I myself do not really like the pull of a Glock trigger. They are good guns just not the right gun for me.
I've stayed with the Gen 2 because of the grip , now after all these years the Gen 5 has gone back to basically the Gen 2 grip.
I appreciate the information you presented. It confirms my feelings of me personally being able to shoot one of these handguns proficiently.
Chief Funk great review, and congrats on your new position. Love your 50 State Qualification videos. A few things I'd like to add as un-mentioned cons AND pros of a Glock:
Cons:
9mm Glocks are fairly easy to induce limp wrist malfunctions, Tim from Military Arms Channel has a series of vids on this, but the 40 cal, 45 ACP, and 10mm to the best of my knowledge do not easily get limp wrist malfunctions.
40 Cal Glocks have shorter service life than 9mm, common to many 40 cal pistols just swapped to 40 from 9mm. Really only the pistols built from the ground up on the higher pressure cartridge like the USP 40 are going to have service life equal to the 9mm; in addition early 40 Cal Glocks were notorious for kabooms due to poor chamber support and less than beefy brass.
Reloading, 10mm/40cal reloaders typically buy aftermarket barrels to shoot lead bullets (not recommended for factory polygonal barrels and better chamber support -- the factory Glock barrel will have "generous" tolerances optimizing feed but with less brass support leading to the Glock Smile bulge at the six o clock position).
NDs are notorious for the Glock, it was designed to be carried by Austrian draftees in a flap holster in Condition 3, empty chamber and loaded magazine. In this configuration it is very safe, carrying with a loaded chamber is asking for a ND as the gun was never designed to do this witness the various aftermarket stuff to add a safety on.
Does not come with factory fiber optic sights like some S&W MPs etc.
Pros:
In roster limited states like CA, the only choice really for auto-loaders in .357 Sig and 10MM.
Magazines are cheap and work, Glock mags are still cheaper than 1911 mags and have great parts support -- springs, baseplates, etc. No "dance" required among mag makers: Tripp Cobra vs. Wilson vs. Chip McCormick vs ?? -- standard Glock mags just work.
Gun itself requires little lube and when carried does not weep gun oil all over your clothes.
Easy to detail strip using very few specialty tools.
LOTs of aftermarket support generally -- holsters, sights, etc.
Has a rail on many models to support a light or brass catcher
Magazines in larger models work in smaller ones. Unlike say the HK USP and USP Compact, where you cannot use the USP magazine in the compact, you can use a Glock 21 mag in a Glock 30, etc. So in a free state you can carry the Glock 29 with a ten round magazine and carry Glock 20 mags with 15 rounds as backup.
In models like the Glock 20, with a simple barrel change you can shoot: 10mm, 40 S&W, .357 SIG with no extractor or magazine change required, just aftermarket barrels. In the 40S&W/.357 SIG models just a barrel change is all that is needed, most of the time (with a few exceptions) the factory mags and extractors will work just fine [Hickok45 has a video on just what followers for 40 S&W Glock mags work with .357 sig or vice versa]. So one gun, three cartridges making the gun very versatile in ammo shortages.
Relatively light and easy to carry all day.
I have a couple of Glocks. I like them.As long as you understand what they are and what they are not they can give good service. It would not be my first choice for CCW.
Fair video. I like Glocks for carry guns, but I like others as well. I completely understand why some would prefer another type of gun. It's all personal preference and subjective...Each individual should carry what they feel best protected with, without hesitation or apologies. I appreciate your professional, non biased, no ego approach. I am sub'd. Thanks
Agreed.
There's also that little problem of non-permissable environments.
There's some places that a Seecamp, NAA 22 or whatever can go, that a Glock can't without an issue.
I recently decided to transition from a .38 snubbie to a pistol for my EDC. When I went looking for the right one I found the Glock 42 (I had already decided to get something in .380acp) to be too high-priced for my budget. It was also a bit larger than I wanted, so I went with a Ruger LCP.
When I started my polymer experience glock is where I started . That being time and money invested (training to secure level of profinancy ) I stuck with it! 1911 came into play with my father being ex military and my first firearm ever shot and shoot well over time . Love the 1911 platform . My father was expert rifleman and pistol level shooter but his life was cut short by cancer . He loved camp perry and we spent a lot of time up on the lake . I'm late to the game and still learning ! ( that's where guys like you come in!)
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He sounds like my kind of man! As I said in the video, if you have trained with a Glock, and developed your proficiency with that platform, I think it is a good option for you. If, however, you are struggling with it, you might want to evaluate other options. For me, I didn't particularly care for the Glock's handling characteristics from the first time I handled one. I have shot them over the years, and I could employ one for defensive purposes with a relative level of confidence. Even so, I have always preferred other platforms. I cut my teeth on an M1911 in the Marine Corps, and my first duty pistol as a civilian Police Officer was a S&W 5904. I was among the generation of cops who came into the profession before Glock pistols became the default issue for most departments. As such, I was able to evaluate them relative to other contemporaneous offerings and select the option that worked best for me. Today, most new cops are handed a Glock pistol on day one, and never have an opportunity to try anything else. By the time they get around to evaluating another option, the Glock is so ingrained, that the other options always seem foreign (and likely always will). I think that's unfortunate. It's sort of like every teenager being given a Ford Taurus for their first car, and never really being able to experience/enjoy any other type of vehicle. The Taurus will most certainly meet 99% of ones transportation needs admirably, but it might be nice to experience a Corvette, or a Jeep in circumstances unique to their capabilities. In any case, sorry this is so long. I guess I got on a roll.
As I've said before knowledge is power and I'm willing to take it from honorable men like yourself. I have always had a passion for firearms going back to my childhood days with my pops . Thanks for closing that gap. Your just so cool how you bring that knowledge and experience to folks like me and others . Training and experience you have ( communication of it is a gift ) . K
Always hear guys saying I have large hands. Well, large and long are two different things. Take a thin piece of paper and a baseball glove of the same length, wrap them around a pole. You will find that the paper will go a lot further around that pole. So, if you have long skinny hands you wear an XL glove you will find you have a harder time reaching the controls. If you have hands like a baseball glove you will find smaller grip weapons really work well because your baseball glove hands wrap around the tiny grip easily. So the big hand/little hand is al. dependant on the amount of meat on those hands.
Well I don’t see why the clowns below in the comment section were so bent. Their air soft game must’ve been rained out. As a previous Glock fanboy, I can tell you I think I’ve been converted. My agency recently switched to the MP40 and I shot it so well I went and bought an MP45 for off duty. (Loved your review on it by the way). I also carry the Shield 45 in hot weather. I kinda doubt I’ll ever buy another Glock. I have quite a few of them, but the S&W has smoked the Glock in just about every category. Next up, the compact 9mm 2.0. Be safe out there Chief.
Officer Gregg You too! Thanks for the great comment.
Officer Gregg people who chose Glock over other firearms are not clowns 🤡. I’m glad you’ve found a pistol that suits your specific needs as a shooter. That being said, I on the other hand find the Glock pistol to suit my needs as a shooter and have owned other brands of pistols that did not. Thank you for your service as an LEO.🇺🇸🗽
Officer Greg looks like you are a M&P fanboy now..as to me personally my first handgun was a Glock and ive learned to shoot it very well and i found out that 65% of all law enforcement including San Bernardino county Sherrif dept. Where i live and just west of me in LA County the LAPD use G21 and G17's and Special Air Service "SAS" use the G17 Navy Seals G19 and i can go on and on...
Chuck Driver I'm pretty sure he meant people who are talking shit are clowns, not people who buy Glocks.
i have the M&P 9 2.0 9mm full sized with a upgraded apex trigger i love it.
love your honest reviews, keep them coming!!
Tone Capone thanks! Will do.
I had a Glock 17 some years ago. I couldn't mold my hand to it well, and I thought the recoil was slightly greater than that of other polymer nines. It was a good weapon, and I felt a bit silly selling it just because I didn't like the way it felt in my hand.
That is why I sold most of my glocks. I could never train around that damn grip angle. The only glocks I shoot well are the 19 and 30s. I do well with the m&p line of plastic pistols.
It's all about what works for the individual I happen to prefer the Colt Series 70 1911 in 45ACP 😎👍🏼😀🇺🇸
I really like watching your videos Sir. Nice work staying objective and informational every time I see you. Thank you for the time and effort you take sharing your wisdom with us, and thanks even more for your service to both our country as a United States Marine, and to your community as a Law Enforcement Officer. I hope to see you much more and please take care of yourself out there.
Thanks Steve!
Hey brother thanks for the video. I have had a love hate relationship with glock for years.. they don't fit my hands either.. but like you said it's mostly a training issue. Could I ask you which pistol you prefer on and off duty and why? Thanks again !
On duty, I carry a S&W M&P. Off-duty, it all depends upon how I'm dressed. Sometimes a S&W Shield, sometimes a J-frame revolver, sometimes a 1911 or a Browning Hi Power (when the mood strikes me), and sometimes something else. Like I said, it just depends on how I'm dressed, and to a degree, it depends on where I'm going.
I like the Single/Double action pistol, that works for me. I feel safer with one up the spout, with a first long pull, then into double action-I don't use or need the safety due to the long first trigger pull. That's why I have a Berretta PX4, that works for me. I think Glocks are great, but they are not for me-That said I do have a G3 Glock 20, and 23, because hey, you never know, might change my mind
You have some top Glocks . Some of the best made.. especially the 23
Very nice presentation! I agree with all of your points, but you said it much better than I could. I have a lot of respect for Glocks. I have in the past owned two, but ended up selling both. The grip & trigger just aren't for me.
Appreciate the honest review. As a glock fan myself I do notice the handle angle, and it's a very valid point. Always great to hear another point of view.
Thanks Collin!
NICE! I have been carrying the same pistol for 17 yrs, and never liked the feel etc. and here he shares several good pointers on what to look for when "Fitting" your hand / You. (Including the thumb reach, and natural angle of grip for you / me
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"Spongy" is the right word for the stock trigger. I went with an after-market trigger as a result. Ultimately, I quit carrying the Glock for the same personal reasons you cite.
Very honest opinions that I tend to agree with about the Glock pistol. I also really dislike the stock U rear sight on the Glock pistol. I have a 3rd gen 23 that I've had for like 13 years and the only reason I've kept it is because it's been %100 reliable, I shoot it fairly accurate, it's never rusted, and it's size/weight/capacity is about the best in the business. Over the years I've shot it less and pushed it further to the back of the safe because of basically everything you've mentioned. I just prefer other guns to the Glock. I am %100 sure all your dislikes came from Glock fanboys who believe in the marketing hype "Glock perfection" considering you did not bash this product one bit.
+Jeremy Jones Thank you! I expected this video would rub some people the wrong way. I tried to be respectful and objective, but still I figured some folks just wouldn't like it.
Btw, the 5 in muzzle rise with the 40.cal tells me you should try a 9mm version, I'd bet you'll love the accuracy
New to the channel. I like your style of presentation. Very matter-of-fact. No gags, no stunts, just information. Appreciated!
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!
spot on spot on. All the same reasons (except for me it points high not low) I have trouble with the Glock. I own one and I force myself to like but I don't love it. Its very reliable but there's others out that are much more ergonomic to my hands. Love Rugers and Springfields
Agree
I feel sorry for you’s
plasater jjj
Agreed
god bless you for living where you can do this vid in you front yard, here in the peoples republic of california someone would call the police in two seconds. btw what leaked all that oil on your driveway?
Dale Admire Not oil, just water from melted snow! I feel for you folks in Cali, I would never want to live there!
For me, the worst part is how I always drive the slide stop/release with my strong hand thumb.
A trigger guard undercut is another must for me. It is the simplest modification I made on my Glock yet it's the one I can't live without now.
I must say, I really enjoyed your presentation. I own a Glock 22, I practiced and learned how to shoot it well, well enough for me, I'm no Hickock45, but 3.5 inc groups at 18 yds , pretty good for MR Simmons!!! Well done, I admire your straightforwardness, and look forward to more of your work.
Thank you for the kind words. I try to present information in a useful and perhaps entertaining manner. I have no interest in being obnoxious or condescending. I'm glad people seem to appreciate that. Take care.
Joshua Simmons nice shooting!
Good video. Unfortunately, the wind was an annoyance for the audio.
I know. I'm taking steps to remedy that problem.
hrfunk there is a mic protector
TheFew TheProud I don't think it was an issue at all. Nothing that couldn't be overlooked
You must be a "Heckler" & Koch guy. lol
The points you mentioned about why the Glock doesn't appeal to you are widespread sentiments, and that's why the current generation of striker fired pistols from Walther (PPQ series), H&K (VP9) and other producers have left Glock in the dust. From my perspective, there's really not much reason to buy a Glock as a personal defense weapon when there are so many options that are superior on the market.
The Triggerati I agree. Which is why I don’t own one.
Triggerati I am in the same situation. Had a G21 Gen 4 and it was OK but I now have the H&K VP9. Hands down no comparison and the VP9 doesn't feel like a brick.
The Triggerati there is one reason. Glocks reliability over many years of service. No other striker fired polymer pistol has the time and duty under its belt. Give me 20 years real world use over new world copies of the Glock, then you might have an argument. But, by the time other manufacturers have real world time and data Glock will have another 20 years reliability under its belt. So, do the math.🇺🇸🗽
@@chuckdriver7741 the last bastion of Glocks escuses.
Lukas Johnson Glock doesn’t make excuses. They make handguns that work. What 9mm striker fired handgun out sells the 19? Oh yeah.... there’s not one. 🇺🇸🗽🦅 🇦🇹
I like just any weapon that I can pick up and use effectively, I really like Glocks, but I also really respect how you got your point across.
Thanks! I hope they continue to serve you well.
hrfunk: What agency are you with? Just curious. Always looking at badges and design, etc...
I love my Glock 19, that being said I would also like to have a SIG and an M&P and more Glocks and M&P's and SIG's.
I LOVE THE H&K HAMMER FIRED SERIES
Good vid, HR. I have a question (your opinion) that I'd like to ask privately. What is the best way to contact you?
Shoot me an email at: hrfunk@zoominternet.net
For a time I carried a Glock 19 as my primary and a Glock 26 for my backup. I was never a Glock Fanboy but I appreciated the Simplicity and reliability of design as you stated. Also as you stated sir they are accurate enough for defensive handgun and on that point I have no complaints about them. But overall I just wasn't happy with the platform so I scroll down through my agencies approved list which are many options available to us in both single stack and double stack from all the major makers such as Colt, Smith & Wesson, Sig Sauer,vH&K etc etc etc. I also wanted to get away from the Striker Fired system and go back to a hammer fired system. So for me the obvious choice was Sig Sauer and I have not regretted it since. Glock platform is a fine weapon for some people sadly I'm just not one of them.
O reason to apologize. Sig builds a great pistol!
I'm not a fanboy but I do own 2 Glocks, a 23 and a 21. I have large hands width wise but not long fingers. While at first the double stack grip was a turn off I discovered that when I shoot it it causes me to have a straighter wrist which causes me to pull the trigger back straighter and combats my tendency so pull my shots with other guns low and left.
I went with the Glock 19 as my first gun because of the mags. They are everywhere and interchangeable in the same cal. I like the grip, it fits in my hand perfectly and I'm used to it as it was my first handgun. . I polished my trigger group and it is smooth as butter. I like the wide sight picture because my eyes suck. I can go with a 26 and I know all my mags will work.This is the firearm for me, it may not be for you.I have the gen 3, so no backstraps, I replaced the guide rod with tungsten and the single spring was so much cheaper. Like I said, the right one for me.
Good! I'm glad it works for you.
I bought a Springfield XD mod 2. Didnt have to change anything. It fits perfectly and works very well right out of the box. Not sure why you would buy a gun you have to modify to make it work for you. Just sayin
Didn't have to modify anything. I like the mag interchangeability. I have 33rd mags and I can use any 9mm mag in the 26. I can use any 9mm mag in the 19 except the 26.
Pretty sure this is the first video I watched on your channel. Just watched your 50 state LEO course wrap up. Thank you for the knowledge you share with us. God bless.
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!
Very comprehensive explanation, thank you for another great video!!
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!
Thumbs up for well-produced content.
Thank you!
Well done. I have the same issues with the Glock. Thanks for sharing !
Frank Napolitano You’re welcome!
I agree with this guy because he points out every reason I don't carry a Glock. Smith and Wesson and Heckler and Koch work for me really well.
You make some great points. I never had much experience with Glocks until I was a police officer (early 2000's), and as you noted I liked the simplicity of function, but found the blocky grip ergonomics to be a negative, and I was using a Glock 21 so it was even worse. What do you carry now, do you prefer the S&W MP series?? Thanks for the great videos. Take care, Joe
Ironically, I’m now issued a Glock 19. I still don’t care for it and I would much prefer to go back to a Smith M&P.
@@hrfunk ... Thanks for taking the time to reply. The Glock 19 gen5 grips are substantially better than the old Glock 21 I used to lug around... it felt like I was holding a two by four in my hand. 😂🤣
I don't need this kind of negativity in my life....
I agree with all the points you made regarding the Glock pistols. You are spot on. I also don't care for the Plastic frames. Also the trigger shoe is a dislike for me. I don't care for the feel of the Safety blade in the middle of the trigger. Feels like the backside of a butter knife. Glock could take a lesson from Walther on how to build a nice trigger shoe. Can't feel the safety blade at all. Its disappears as it should into the face of the trigger. One more Glock Shooting Sports Foundation Event to go to and thats it. I will be Glock free. I'll be replacing them with CZ's
Stefano Pavone
Thank you, The Walther is an Excellent Choice. I had a PPQ Chambered in .22 long rifle. Bar none the smoothest slide to rack and a trigger I believe Glock could learn a lesson from. A very nice and very shootable pistol. I currently do own a couple of CZ's . Both are " Fine " Firearms. I've been looking with a lot of interest at the CZ 75 SP-01 Tactical. Also Looking at with great interest is the Browning High Power. I don't yet own a Browning firearm. I think I like the idea of owning a little piece of Firearms history.
kibble8820 I have rid myself of all my glocks. One reason is I'm sick of going to the range and hearing about glock this and glock that with the hats, shirts, and bumperstickers. Especially when they are grouping 8 to 10 inches. Its a fad, like saying glock is the cool thing to say.. I'll take my Walthers and Berettas anyday. And its fun to say to range buddies you dont like glocks.
Stefano Pavone Hell yeah...Walther p99 is one of my favorites. My two favorite guns i go to the range with is my walther p99 and my beretta m9a1.
I’ve got a Glock 19, S&W Shield, S&W MP, and Sig Pro 2340. My favorites: Sig Pro 2340 and S&W M&P. You’re so right on everything pointed out, and thank you for sharing your video.
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.
My Glock 17 Bore siting has the bore up and to the right. I figure it was compensating for trigger snapping.
The wind noise made it difficult to listen to. I suggest you consider a plugin microphone with a pop/wind screen on it to clean up the audio track as you record.
I enjoy your videos, they remind me of conversations with friends at the range and at the gun shop. Time spent talking guns is never wasted. Other guys have reasons for their decisions and truthfully, just listening and mulling over their points of view made me consider what, specifically, I was thinking about the firearms I acquired. Some I kept, some I sold on, some I wished I had kept - like a pre-64 Win Mod 70 in .22-250. Ok, no crying in public.
cut and dry, there is no perfect firearm!!!! what I like & why I like it may not work for you!!!
Yes there is. Colt Government model chambered in 45ACP.
@@Rif_Leman
That might be perfect for you?
Some people can't handle or just plain don't like 45.
So I stand by my original statement!!
What works for me might not work for you!
Useful info. Thanks for your opinion. I own a 23 and 27 but not a full size because I can't warm up to the grip. For me, since there are so many options these days I don't see a need to train to get used to the grip angle of a full size glock.
808maxstone That's pretty much the way I feel about the entire line. Thanks for the comment.
I agree about the Glock grip angle being weird, especially for someone used to shooting a 1911-A1. It's odd, but the different frame sizes fit my hand very differently as far as how natural they do or do not point for me. The 17 did not point naturally for me. The 19 was better. The 26 points very naturally for me. And while the 17 does not point naturally for me, the 17 Long Slide model points very naturally for me. Both the 1911-A1 and the Browning P-35 point very naturally for me. The Walther PPS is one of, if not the, most natural pointing handguns I've ever held. I think that I'd like to try the Walther P-99 and the Walther PPQ and see if they have the same ergonomics.
I have Never liked glocks since the 90s because of the same things you said plus the cheap feel. Give me 1911, Hi-Power, CZ, M9, Sig 226, hell even a 357 wheel gun over over a glock. I would like to see a glock with wood grips screwed on it.lol.
I don't care for the Plastic frame , spongy trigger or the grip angle..
Glocks have always pointed high for me
I know this is a long time after this was recorded. I am an admitted glock fan and have had glocks for about 2 decades. The gen 3 glocks i would agree with you to a point. The grip is a bit large and i installed an oversized magazine release to get to it a little easier.
When the gen4 19mos came out, i noticed the grip was the perfect circumference for me and i can reach the mag release without even having to adjust my grip at all. I also have medium hands and i now almost exclusively own gen4 glocks.
I would be curious to see if you have done a follow up video on the gen4 or gen5 glocks.
Thanks for the video.
I haven’t done a review, but newer Glock pistols have appeared in my videos from time to time. I note the incremental modifications to the original design, but in the end they still feel like Glocks to me. I can use them if I have to, but I still prefer other handguns. Thanks for the comment!
When we transitioned from our S&W .38 to the Glock 23 the training went smoothly for almost everyone. The only problem, and it was occasional, was a busted thumb knuckle for those who forgot to keep their support thumb away from the back of the slide.
I think the Glock's simple manual of arms made for a rather easy transition from revolvers. When my department switched back around 1991, we went to a DAO S&W. That was a pretty smooth transition too, for much the same reason.
SIMPLICITY and RELIABILITY r the reasons y so many people buy glocks
I think that's essentially what I said in the video.
@@hrfunk why do you bring up that his comment states you said?
Not a Glock fan but that's probably because I prefer da/sa pistols.
I'm sure you did your best congrats on your placement at Camp Perry . Did you shoot pistol comp ?
No, I just shoot in the rifle matches.
I know this is an old video but I'm curious about your opinion of some of the newer single stack Glocks with the smaller grip circumference do you find those more comfortable and easier to shoot
Truthfully, I don’t have a lot of experience with them. Ive handled a couple and shot one. In general, I would say they fit my hand better than the older ones.
@@hrfunk FWIW this is Smoke from GG&GM
Hi! Thanks for letting me know.
cz-p07 urban grey Suppressor ready will beat any block
Cameron Camp is it the urban grey that does it?
Cameron Camp of course any CZ will beat any Glock because you're comparing a metal frame with a slide inside the frame genius design versus a generic Glock
Cameron Camp I too prefer a metal frame like a classic 1911 vs. a block-shaped, plastic gun. The plastic gun holds several more rounds and thus the argument in favor of a lighter gun is null. Moreover, I don't mind carrying a few more ounces, as I'm not too weak.
Damien Rotter the p07 is a polymer framed pistol. And they shoot very well out of the box. As for the crack about composites being the way of the future. Sure they are. That's why the glocks are only about $600 (which is about $100 more than they should be)
and the have to be modified for competitive shooting or anything like that. The Cz 75s and their clones are carried by militaries and police officers all over the world and one of most imitated designs in the world next the 1911s. Not dissing Glock but frankly the only time Glocks design was really ever imitated was when Smith and Wesson produced the sigma series and more specifically the the more recent SDVE series. Which was not necessarily a bad thing, but glock, cz, sig, all of these guys who make semiautomatic handguns with the tilt up barrels and such owe a debt of respect to Sam Colt and John Moses Browning. Even to Beretta since they've been producing firearms since the 1500s.
I agree the P07 is a better choice than glock. Hands down.
My favorite Glock is my Kahr.
Kahrs are not bad guns but their customer service flat ass sucks. I got a 7 rd mag that never worked right from day one. I called Kahr and they offered no help. Wanted me to prove when I bought it and send the gun in despite the problem only being with the mag, not to mention sending it in and pay for required overnight shipping (would have cost nearly $100) . So never got it fixed and just sold the gun. I will never buy another Kahr again.
In your experience are any of the following as tolerant and reliable under any conditions as Glock is known for: Sig P320, S&W M&P2.0, Walther PPQ M2 ?
Of that list, the only one I have extensive experience with is the M&P. I would say the M&P 2.0 is as relaible as the Glock pistols.
I've had my share of Glock ownership since 1990 or so, and do like them, but, many do find the S&W M&P sure feels/points nice in the hand; almost Govt Model like (for my gen 1 M&P45, anyway, using medium grip), and that *is* a compliment! My solution was less complex...buy both! :)
I've never cared for Glocks either.
beretta m9 best gun in my life
hrfunk, you knew you were going to get roasted when you made this video. Glad you stood up to the heat. A subscriber.
82 Luft Thank you! I knew there would be a lot of people who would not be happy with this video. Still, it’s my honest assessment so I hope at least everyone can appreciate my integrity.
I carried a Gen 2 Glock 23 the last 10 years of my career, shot it fine but never warmed up to it. I’m a big guy w/XLG hands but the grip always felt awkward. A few months ago I picket up the 2.0 M&P Compact and finally found a weapon that fit me like a glove w/the medium large insert.
Good! I'm glad to hear that M&P fits your hand so well. Thanks for watching!
Trigger is a very easy fix.. simple polish job helps a ton or a nice drop in trigger like an Apex, Zev, CMC, and the million other offerings. It is he MOST modified hand gun available. Meaning it can be configured to make almost anyone happy. Grip can be adjusted and stippled. Threre is just SOOOO much you can do with them. Out of the box the HK VP9 is amazing.
It's ones preference and respect their opinion, as long as it's reliable don't care what type of handgun it is. Glock owner since 1989 never had any serious issues other than earlier magazines failed to hold slide open on the last round, still continued to work.
Good Presentation.
I agree with you on the grip, plus the lack of Safities that my Springfield Armory and Sig Sauer present the shooter.
You are the coolest ! And your responses are well taken short or long . I only have the one glock 23 now , and most likely wouldn't have it ,but my late mother bought me a wolf alpha conversion barrel for it for a birthday gift last may ! So regardless I will always have that pistol . The colt I just purchased reminds me of the commander my dad taught me to shoot with along with the full government model. Even though its a officers model it shoots great . And the kimber recoil spring assembly fixed the issues I had with the gun . Have a great day I'm going shooting this afternoon .
Have fun!
I thought you did a good job on the review. I would add that the glock trigger bar sits in an internal shelf so it won't disengage the sear if dropped, and also includes a firing pin block, which are also features of the safe action design.
The thing that bugged me with my G19 gen 3 was the finger grooves. I ground them off and undercut the trigger guard a bit which made a huge difference in the way it feels in my hand. Also rounded off the trigger guard - mostly for looks - but it had the added benefit of making it much easier to holster. Gotta love polymer when it comes to modifiability. :-)
Thanks for the additional info!
@Levek The principle is similar to a transfer bar in a revolver that prevents the hammer from striking the firing pin unless the trigger is depressed. In a Glock there's a block that runs across the striker channel and prevents if from being able to strike the primer unless the trigger is depressed. Unless you pull the trigger it can't go bang.
To be fair: Do the larger frames not slide bite? Like the g17?
i was thinking of getting the single stack 9mm glock for a larger concealed carry, im going to look elsewhere before i make a decision. thanks for the video.
I would suggest looking at the Glock and comparing it against other options. Then select whichever one works best for you.
I pretty much have the same size hands as you and have the same complaints about Glocks. What really bothers me is the hard springy feeling when dry firing. I'll add that I prefer hammer fired guns in general because they are easier to dry fire (no racking the slide) and puting a rubber O ring in between the hammer and firing pin makes it quiet also. Have you tried any of the metal framed CZ compacts? I have the PCR and it is outstanding.
Yes. I have a CZ P01. It’s a fine handgun.
I've got the glock 22. I bought the glock because of its simplicity , reliability & the ton of after market goodies you can get. I hear you on the grip being too large around. I've had to practice to hit the magazine release a certain way because my hand isn't long enough to get to the button. I've modified the way I've had to hold the glock when I shoot that I don't have to do with other pistols as well but I'll admit once I put the time in & practiced I was able to become very good with the gun. I'd say as of right now , I'm best with a glock 22
Good for you! I hope that glock continues to serve you well! Thanks for watching!
hi, i have the same problem that you have with the grip, i always point low with them, i´m looking for a ccw, what firearm would you recommend?
This is a very difficult question for me to answer, especially when I know nothing of your circumstances, nor your past training/experience with firearms. It strikes me as arrogant (if not ignorant) when someone puts forth the notion that model "A" of brand "X" is THE BEST pistol for all persons/uses. What I will say is take some time and consider precisely what you want the pistol to do. This will help narrow the field considerably. Then research those prospects that appear to meet your needs. Handle and shoot them if possible at a range that rents firearms (or barrow one from a friend if possible). Make sure the pistol fits your hand and points naturally for you. Make sure also that you can load, unload, and manipulate all the controls without difficulty. Be certain the recoil impulse does not impede your ability to fire fast/accurate follow-up shots if necessary. Lastly, train with the pistol you select until it's use becomes instinctive. Sorry for the long answer, I hope it helps.
Well thought out and considered arguments.
Thank you!
I know this is a older video but I also struggle with the pistol it has a lot of muzzle flip , I like a 1911 better it doesn't fell like I am holding a square block of wood , what's coming down the pipe line next ?
I’ve got a few ideas for upcoming videos. Some of them will be a bit time consuming to do a good job, so I have to wait until I have enough time to do them justice. I also have some ideas for a few shorter ones. The first of those will be out soon. Stay tuned!
Try to track down one of the PF940C pistol builds. Most of them use the parts kit that has extended slide lock and mag release with different grip angle to the traditional Glock.
Hr I have a gen 4 23 in my bugout bag . Why because I can change to 9mm with just swapping the barrel and now I have two guns in one . Plus I have a gen 2 keltec cabine in 9mm and yes it uses glock mags and fits nicely in my bag 💼. 100% reliable in both calibers . It is not my weapon on choice Hr but its so adaptable in a tight spot and accurate as you proved in your video! Thanks K what do you think ? If there is another platform you can do that with please share.
Sorry it took me so long to respond to this comment. For some reason, it went into my "Likely Spam" category. With regard to your system, it seems very practical and well though-out. You have both flexibility and integration all at a pretty reasonable price. With regard to other platforms that duplicate your system. They do exist, but they are now so well known. Years ago, Marlin marketed a "Camp Carbine" in both .45 and 9mm platforms that utilized S&W magazines. Ruger also offered a carbine (I believe it included a .40 S&W variant) that took magazines from their pistols. It seems to me there are a couple of carbine manufacturers using Glock pistol magazines, but I can't remember who they are just now. In any regard, there is nothing wrong with your system, I hope it serves you well.
Good video. Strange though, how I have medium to small hands and I had to add one of the backstraps (with a better dovetail too) that came with the gun to get a better, more fuller grip on the pistol. Also, everytime I draw and aim....this pistol is pretty much right on point. Now this is with a Glock 32 (357) bought this year in 2020....so I don't know if the grip angle has changed any since this video in 2016. But, all I can say is the Glock does great for me.
Glock has changed the grip contour somewhat over the years. I think that has helped with the pointing characteristics of their pistols.
~I switched from the 1911 to the Glock Gen 1.5 many years ago.
~Today, we have a choice of many fine Handguns. Competition among handgun makers is good for us all. I just happen to like Glocks. Today I carry a G42 as my back-up and the G19 Gen 4 as my primary carry defense pistol.
~I have Agency Arms Triggers installed on both my Glocks. The trigger pull is very positive, smooth and Consistent with its reset just as positive. My G19 has a Wilson Combat Barrel.
~We each have our favorite pistol and we are each correct based on our preference.
I wholeheartedly agree. Thanks for the comment Das!
I chose the S&W M&P 40c over the Glock for some of the same reasons that you mentioned. I have fairly large hands and The S&W came with interchangeable grip panels of different sizes. In my opinion, a person will not shoot as well with a gun that doesn't fit his hand. With the Grip panel that I installed, my S&W feels natural in my hand and I shoot it with proficiency. Thank you for another great video!
You are most welcome. Thanks for watching!
My sentiments exactly. In 1982 mostly because of the negative media coverage of the Glock pistol I chose not to purchase one. I chose the SW 459.
In 1992 while at an indoor shooting range I test fired the 17. I didn't like it.
In 1999, I chose to carry a G17 for private security because of the price. I qualified with flying colors.
I think it is a good to go gun but something was always missing.
Forty different countries use the G19 for their duty weapon.
My favorite choice is the 1911 platform.
In my opinion, I think it is most important to test fire as many handguns as one can in order to become more educated and proficient.
I own a couple of Glocks.
The price of a Glock now is nearing $700. +.
I would rather use that $ for something different in a handgun.
But a Glock is still a good handgun.
As a hobbyist holster maker the Glock is a very difficult pistol to design and make a holster for.
It's downright blocky.
The trigger safety is not designed to prevent accidental discharges. It's part of the drop safety system. If your finger is not on the trigger, the firing pin (striker) block is engaged.
Just bought some new Hogue rubber grips for my SiG Sauer p220R in .45 ACP
I OWN TWO GLOCKS as well the 21sf and the Glock 27 luv my glocks. Their combat ready... But something special about my SiG Sauer p220R it's a very ergonomic sidearm.. reliable.. accurate.. and I can drop rounds down range out past 80 yards with a fair amount of consistent accuracy..with my older yet still ready for battle Eye sight...
Meantime I like this jar heads channel and will support him because he's doing a good job and is honest and humble.
I dig good people like him who show the truth of what's good about American gun owner's.
Nice pistol brother and good video as always.
And from one Marine to another..
Semper Fi!
And keep your powder dry....
Thanks Bryan. Semper Fi!
Good day Sir, what would you suggest as an carry firearm, . Keep in mind, want to put two or more mags through without any problems. Best regards and be safe.
I guess my first question would be “why does it have to have magazines?” There are plenty of small lightweight revolvers that are extremely reliable and work quite well for defensive applications. If your carry pistol must be a semi-auto, then there are a variety of factors to consider. Your hand size and dexterity as well as your familiarity with firearms would be near the top of that list. Your typical attire and physical stature would need to be factored in as would your sensitivity to recoil. In short, knowing nothing about you, there is no way a can recommend a firearm for your use. Anyone who does such a thing is doing you a disservice.
Good day Sir, thank you for your response, and your honesty, I am ex army, anti aircraft use to shoot about any gun and rifle under the sun, I got about your build; medium size hands. 50 years old. My Mi is to do a refresher instructor's course, to teach people how to respect and handle guns at the same time. If you need more info will be glad to give it to you. Best regards and keep safe.
The category of firearms you are considering includes a tremendous number of different choices. For simplicity and functional reliability, the smaller Glock pistols are good choices. The fact that I don’t personally care for them doesn’t mean they won’t work well for you. The S&W Shield is another good option, and their Bodyguard is a good little pistol if you don’t mind using the .380 cartridge. This time of year, my personal carry gun is usually a S&W Model 342 which is great to drop in my pocket on the way out the door. It’s compact and light enough to carry easily in a pair of shorts. That particular model is no longer in production, but similar revolvers are still being made. Mossberg just came out with a new compact carry pistol. I have no personal experience with it, but it looks interesting and seems to be getting pretty good reviews. CZ also just came out with their P10s which might be worth a look.
As I said, there are many, many choices out there. My best advice would be to look at as many of them as you can. Shoot them if possible. Consider things like handling qualities, operating characteristics, safeties, warranties, and aftermarket support gear (holsters, magazines, etc). Then select the pistol that’s right for you. There is no one better than yourself when it comes to determining which firearm(s) best meet your needs. One more piece of advice. Beware the person (on either side of the counter) who proclaims with absolute certitude that pistol “X” from manufacturer “Y” is the BEST firearm for YOU.
Thank you Sir, much appreciate your advise, thanks for what you are doing for the community, best regards, stay safe
I like the even keel and common sense of this man, just subscribed!
Thank you!
+hrfunk I think your grip angle issue can very easily addressed by correcting your support hand placement. I used to have the same issue with Glocks; I preferred and still do, the 1911 platform. That being said, it was pointed out to me that by rolling your support hand forward at the wrist more, and fitting the new radius of the palm heel of your support hand into the crescent left by your primary grip hand you get more hand on the real estate of the grip. Additionally, by camming out the support arms elbow while maintaining the more aggressive support hand placement, you can "lock into" in your grip (you can feel the torsional force in the palm heel of the support hand when you cam out your elbow, providing a more even isometric pressure on the pistol, allowing for more accurate, and more precise aimed fire.
NikolaiVolkov That's precisely the grip I use. As I said in the video, I am certain I my shooting would improve if I trained with a Glock more frequently. I just don't feel the need to do so since other pistols meet my needs.
When revolver shooters switched from single-action to double-action shooting, they began to prefer the Smith and Wesson over the Colt -- because double-action triggers on Colt revolvers tended to stack at the end of the trigger squeeze, and this was an impediment to fast, accurate double-action shooting.
So if one likes a clean, sudden trigger break, I think the best handgun is a well-tuned 1911. If one prefers a heavier, longer, double-action trigger, I think it's best to have a smooth trigger medium weight trigger that doesn't stack.
The Glock trigger is medium weight, but it is not smooth, and it stacks at the end. Many competitors' triggers stack even worse. That's the reason I prefer the Kahr trigger -- it's like a Smith and Wesson double-action trigger ultra-tuned for competition -- yet still reliable for business.
The disadvantage of the Kahr is that it makes only very flat single-stack pistols for concealment. But I don't wear a badge so, for me, concealment is more important than capacity. (And because its trigger reach is too short, am able to mold epoxy paste on the back strap for a custom fit that points perfectly.)
I specially liked the Simith and Wesson over a colt revolver. I thought it was just me.