Agreed that in general out of the box the Glock will perform satisfactorily. The tactical slide racker is a worthy upgrade. When under stress, fine motor skills decrease. If you have to do a slight de manipulation under stress, it's a big help.
I have the slide rackers, takedown tool and mag release.I took the little ridge off the takedown tool and find it gives me a little bit more grip in the back. The Vickers mag release is just long enough. I can lay the gun on that side without popping the mag out. Good stuff, priced right.
The only upgrade my Glocks need are Sights. That $140 will get you just about any type of aftermarket sights available. Good aftermarket sights will usually have a flat face on the rear sight so you can charge off your belt, your shoe, or a a number of other raised surfaces. So that takes care of your slimy handed racking issues. That’s just my opinion, and it’s free.
Thanks Ivan. This VDO is really helpful for me. I have a Gen 3 Glock 34, and I find the stock Mag Release to be hard to engage and sharp edged. The slide is also hard to rack. Think I'm going to pick up all six of these upgrades. Did not know about them before...and all six appear to be very solid, useful and functional upgrades.
I like the Glock 45 MOS 9x19mm too. 🇦🇹. I owned 4+ Glocks. I added a few after market parts to them. I'd suggest steel 3 dot night sights, a Glockstore.com take down, slide lock. A excellent part for any carry Glock. I add orange Glock mag base pads for training, ranges 👀. The DD Glock Glockstore.com connector is nice but not mandatory. Overwatch Precision TAC triggers are ✅. I might add one to my new Glock 33 .357sig.
My opinion: Sights - mandatory Improved grip texture - mandatory Vickers TD slide stop stops the slide at a more forward position than OEM. I don't like that. Test for yourself by taping the slide and frame together. Cut the tape between slide and frame to allow cycling. Replace slide stop and you will notice if the two pieces of tape match.
That racking wing comes from factory in some HK guns, like the vp9sk, it's important to have in case your other hand is incapacitated for some reason and you can only use one hand, so you can rack and load it on something like your belt
Slide Racker: Vickers Tango Down Tactial Racker from Brownell's, although Milspin's is now on Amazon (it's a lot wider). For those who scoff: I don't think John Browning designed the 1911 or High Power to be carried unchambered; Jeff Cooper is right that cocked 'n' locked in a holster was the way to go. In other words semi-autos were originally - for 50 years? View as a military tool, which revolvers for mere mortal civilians. Hence the vestigial cocking serrations on 1911's and High Powers. All the subsequent efforts to make cocking serrations usable under any degree of stress, wetness, or oil seepage just can't match the HK VP9 mini-wings for effectiveness. For appendix carry, NOTHING beats empty chamber carry (too many easy steps to an AD even if we have a thumb safety, Murphy's Law). And nothing beats racking wings for chambering if necessary.
No experience with Tango Down but I like Vickers Tactical. Realistic upgrades that actually work, unlike Glock Store "range toy" products and they won't mess up your reliability like Lone Wolf products.
I'm against 🚔 Glocks. I got a trade in, factory service Glock 21, gen 4 pistol in 2014. The gun slide stop started to fail after 500rd. I added a Tango Down Slide Stop part. It fixed the problem.
@@DavidLLambertmobile Mine has issue with brass ejecting at my face. I have parts coming to fix it though. But research quickly showed this is a known issue. Oh well it was cheap!
Extended slide stop, Extended take down tabs, Grip texture or sleeve, and night sights, That's all the mods I need the internals will always remain stock.
Huh, I never realized that a flat face trigger will give you feedback. I always thought it was a purely aesthetic/ergonomic preference. I always learn something new from your videos! Also, I had the subtitles on and "Glock" came up as "block"... which pretty much speaks for itself.
Crazy thing is right after you talk about the slide racker extension you go into the trigger and I had to rewind it a couple times to see it bunch you say something like" next up we have the carry trigger " and my stupid Alexa hears " Alexa what is a character?"
On a Gen 4 or earlier G20, upgrade to a steel guide rod & spring. SLR Rifleworks makes some 10mm + capacity baseplates, if you can't get away with using aftermarket +0 G21/45ACP plates.
efi rizaki plastics are marked with a “code” that determines if they are recyclable. I think the codes would be a funny joke about the Glock’s polymer construction
You see, plastic is the most durable material for a gun, why? Cause it doesn't rust and doesn't rot like wood, in humidity, damp and dirty conditions that guns will usually see deployment Pretty much every military moved from wood furniture to some type of polymer, like the AKs from hard wood, then laminate wood, then Bakelite, now plastic like the Magpul one
Thank you for not saying this expensive trigger or super expensive things that are not worth it. I am not a super fan of glocks but I have a 19 that is bone stock and I can shoot it as good as my other higher quality guns. I think I’m going change my sights and carry it now though. I can shoot the daylights out of it.
I would really like to own a select fire Glock 18,but im not much for becoming a class 3 FFL holder ,or much interested in possible prison time, revoking of my firearm rights ,and labeled a terrorist because I did not. I'm also not that invested in "full auto" theres just something about a Glock capable of auto that's pretty appealing to me. My actual interest is in optics/bolt action rifles.
How can you could say the upgrades won't make you a better shooter? The idea is to upgrade the pistol, but the real question is are you willing to become a better shooter? Don't firget the tacticool factor.
WTF was with that reload at 6:12? Why do you tip the mag well to the right and take so long to release the mag? I want the mag out ASAP before I grab the new one so if I have an ejection issue I can use my other hand to rip out the mag.
@@KitBadger No, lol. Just asking to see if there was a tactical reason. When the slide locks back on mine I tip the gun back to make sure it's locked back because the mag is empty and not because of a stovepipe or other jam. Just trying to ask if you were doing something like that.
@@KitBadger I see. The way you do it you have a mag in your left hand before the mag in the gun ejects. This could be problematic if you have a double feed or another issue where the mag fails to eject. Just something I noticed, great content BTW!
Really only must upgrade would be night sights. Secondary upgrades would be extended take down because the stock ones feel very short. Enhanced slide stop is only used for locking gun back for me. I rarely use it to release slide during a reload. Some people put extra textures in places but I use talon grip tape to put where my thumb rests.
Ivan/anyone recommend any decent mag extensions for the Glock 26? Just curious what you guys run in terms of mag extensions for the G26, if you guys carry the gun.
Great vid! Any recommendations for sights for gen5 g19? I really like the drop/bucket style on the stock sights but wish that I could see them in the dark. Also, sorry for the noob question but would you advise adding flashlight or laser for EDC?
Do you have any beta on a mag floorplate that fills in the half moon cutout? I have meathook hands and my sausage fingers get pinched in the cutout when shooting it. Ive heard they are a thing but cant find any available.
I put the Glock and the P320 side by side when I was going to purchase my first carry gun and the Glock just appeared slimmer. It was part of what persuaded me to pick the Glock. Of course time has passed and I'm interested in getting another pistol. P320 is definitely on the list because I did feel very accurate with it.
I love this album, and I love this song, but sometimes Tim just makes me shake my head. Don't get me wrong-he's one of my favorite song writers, but he needs to go back to school on this one, man. So many 'spheres' would have worked. Atmosphere, stratosphere, hell even ionosphere. Hemisphere, on the other hand.... I love ya Tim. Always have, always will. At least it sounds cool😎
Up grades hmmm people buy cars change the color buy tires and wheels tint windows change engine all kinds of modifications for there preference as with trucks boats most anything you get or buy nowadays there are personal and functional up grades you can make nature of the beast not everything is perfect when designed for a fit all that work perfect for every one some one might have small large medium size or extremely large hands or deformed hands or something like that that’s why most anything made you buy stock or get the way it was originally make can be up graded
@@cjames9320 - I had to drive my Glock polymer rear sight out with a hammer and wooden dowel. It was plenty secure. If you’re going to frame houses using the polymer sights as a hammer, then yes, Glock is a poor choice. And when I drove out the sight, it didn’t break or crack. It was perfectly intact and functional.
Extended slide stop is something glock needs to make standard from the factory. The factory slide stop is terrible. The Tango Down slide stop is not much better than factory.
You know, you could buy a factory h&k vp9 and have a gun with all of the aftermarket parts you put on your glock for less money in the long run. Glock is a reliable gun but so is a Taurus g3. The only difference is the taurus comes with a double action trigger, better grip, better sights and its half the price. I've owned three different glocks and can confidently say, I was ripped off all 3 times. Dont waste your money people.
@@KitBadger thank you for replying, I've been thinking about what you said about the middle finger of the OCGs, I wasnt sure how these ones were reinforced, and if they were good for outdoor bushcraft type work.
SKD Pig Delta. I bought a couple pairs based on Ivan's recommendation and I love them. They are comfortable, pretty good for pistol manipulation, and provide a good enough grip for rope climbing.
I put together a custom g19 frame with custom slide, barrel and stock internals for $800. Its not glittery or flashy, but i ended up with extra parts for another Glock. "Glock Perfection", lol.
The only thing to change is the sights of your choice, and that isn’t needed. Anyone that puts paint in the letters, puts punisher plates and grip plugs is a child. Who cares what it looks like, it’s a tool. Changing any of these other parts is just inviting a malfunction. Take your fashion advice from mr gq here. Vickers is just making money of you idiots that buy This crap. Save your money and buy ammunition and seek training if you have not had any. Dry practice will make you better prepared than this guy’s advice.
