There are many choices of handguns to try. You don't have to limit yourself. A Glock is definitely good for a beginner but once you progress enough you can move up to something like a Glock or a Glock. If you're not into those you can always try a Glock, or my personal favorite the Glock. If you're feeling real adventurous maybe even a Glock.
I personally think people should go to a gun range that has guns for rent. Then have an idea of what you want the weapon to do as to find the weapons that are best for your needs. Fire a few and see which you like best and decide. Glocks are great weapons and I love my G19, and Glock has endless after market upgrades, but they are not the end all be all of handguns. My CZ P-07 gets more use right now in CC for the DA/SA trigger (decocker) and the better SA trigger pull once I get past the initial DA pull. I will give this to Glock though that I will choose a Glock over most striker fired weapons due to the internal safeties. You literally have to pull the trigger of a Glock to get it to fire. Too many people get hooked on brands as well. A weapon is just a tool. Figure out what the right tool for the job you need done will be.
Main reason why I love my Glock 19 is because that was my first handgun when I was 13. I'm from Mexico so don't ask why I had a gun at 13 lol. But that Glock 19 was all I had in a dangerous region of Mexico where I grew up at. It's the main reason why I'm still alive, I've been in plenty shoot outs and it never jammed on me. On top of that I never cleaned the damn thing and it's still shot like it was new
I agree. Go to a range that rents guns and try some out. But do your homework beforehand to narrow it down and see what you'd like to try. I admit, however, to doing none of this when buying my Glock 19. The reason I bought a G19 was for compatability with my Ruger PC carbine. I could have gone with a Ruger pistol instead, but the reputation of the Ruger won out over the Rugers and the price point was comparable. And, honestly, the Glock and the PC Carbine just feel like they were made for each other. Doing carbine/pistol transition training is a LOT of fun and the single mag/caliber for both guns is sweet! I have only put about 250 rounds thorugh my G19 so far, but three different types (Winchester white box, Rem green box, and some Russian crap - all 124 gr) and the gun worked absolutely flawlessly right out of the box. It's light (esp compared to me old CZ 75B), accurate, and fits my hand like a glove. I love that it is so natural to use and I really just shoot without having to tink about it at all. Super impressed and highly recommended.
100% I agree. GO RENT GUNS FIRST. Don’t just look at one and think it’s nice. You need to have a bond with this tool and you need to hold many to understand what you need. 🙏
I hear ya, I just purchased a CZ75D compact PCR. Can't wait to run it. It's the decocker model without pic rail. Police check republican.😁👍 That's going into my CC rotation. Last weekend I went into my FFL to pick up an order that came in. It was a Springfield Armory Emissary 4.25" 45acp. And I came out with a Dan Wesson CCO 4.25" 45acp. 😳Oops😁👍. Sh#@$t happens. I'm currently cc that at the moment while Glock is milled.
As James Yeager says, get a Glock 19. And he said it didn't matter whether it's made by SIG, S&W, or another manufacturer. What he really meant is a Glock 19 sized, striker fired, 15+1, semi automatic from a quality big name manufacturer.
That's the best way I've ever seen it put. Pretending Glock is still the only reliable pistol is fanboy stuff. Basically any of the popular offerings are all fine.
@@barrygoldwater2441 I personally think that perhaps its due to the difference in trigger pull with DA/SA hammer fired handguns that one needs to train to get used to…then again one should train for any trigger pull, hammer or striker fired.
I have a G19 and a CZ P-07. When I shoot the CZ I run it in groups of 3 shots, DA/SA/SA, for about 50-100 rounds at start. I really don't feel the DA pull is that much of an issue.
How have you been liking your glock? Have you gotten any knew guns and would recommend them over it or is the Glock 19 a solid option for a hand gun. I have several guns (all for hunting) just not a hand gun
I don't know why some people say Glocks look ugly! Personally, I think the Glock 19 looks very aesthetically pleasing because it's such a simple design that is very minimalist. I have a Sig p365, Auto Ordinance 1911, and a S/W M&P Shield 45, and they all are pretty simple designs. I very much like minimalist designs, and I think I'll be getting a Glock 19 in the future.
My 1st gun was a clock 23, essentially the same thing as the 19 but shoots 40 caliber as well as 9mm and 357 sig with a simple barrel change. Seems like a no brainer since it's a bit more versatile.
Good luck trying to find non-NATO rounds for decent prices, my largest complaint about the 40. Although you can swap the slides around the price of a gen5 G19 upper is more than half the price of a new G19.. Or better get the g48 with 15 round magazines & get a more concealable 9mm while holding the same number in the mag
@@ricecakeboii94 I own several Glocks, 380 through 10mm. Still like the .40 caliber. A basic 180gr JHP out performs ANY of my premium 9mm loads and is actually LESS EXPENSIVE than Personal Defense HST 9mm Luger.
@@D.L.W. 9mm HST are pretty expensive.. even back in the day when Walmart sold them ($26/box of 20). I’m thinking of it as future availability, since the future surplus will be determined by todays war, .40s will only get rarer & 9mm will eventually get cheaper. I’m imagining in a few years, bringing a .40 will be like those guys bringing .30-06 rifles today, still cool to shoot but at $2/shot I wouldn’t want to bring it to the range without having a stockpile already prepared.
Glock .40s are not particularly durable. In fact they fall apart quickly under the stress of the .40. Just not made for that cartridge. The gen5 with the bigger slide maybe is up to the task
With so many reliable handguns on the market, try shooting or at least holding a few of the options before you buy. Maybe you have a friend who has a collection of appropriate handguns, maybe your live near enough to range that rents handguns for you to try. If a reliable and popular gun from another major handgun manufacturer is a more natural fit for you, easier to hold and shoot, then go with that. You can learn to shoot a Glock or any gun better, but why bother if you already shoot another gun better and it has sufficient performance? You wouldn't lose anything going important choosing S&W, Beretta, Sig, Ruger, etc. instead of Glock. Another alternative, if you're comfortable using aftermarket magazines, is using a Glock 43X or 48 with the Shield S15 mags, which gets you Glock with the same size and capacity as the Glock 19, but slimmer and a little lighter. Easier to conceal, and can fit small hands better. If those are priorities, stick with the Glock 19 since nothing else is as proven reliable. But the 43X and 48 still have abundant aftermarket support, since they're still Glocks and top sellers. There are also some special considerations for first-time gun owners. If this will be going in a drawer and not touched or practiced for years, a revolver may be a better choice for the neglect of maintenance band lack of shooting familiarity and skill that will likely result in a finger on the trigger before the gun is ready to be fired. A semi-auto double-action only has the same kind of consistently heavier trigger and feature of not having to be cocked, with the hammer always striking when the trigger is pulled. But don't get a manual safety if the owner is not going to practice, if they're reaching for it there's a good chance it's an emergency and they need the gun to go off. New shooters are also be tempted to buy a gun that's too small because it's easy to carry, not realizing that it requires expert skill to shoot decently. Very small .380s, 9mms, and snubnose revolvers are hard to shoot fast and accurately, due to high recoil and typically small and poor sights. Some new shooters want a gun that's physically easy to manipulate, if they're older or have lower hand strength. They might go with the Smith & Wesson EZ series in .380 or 9mm, which has low recoil and is exceptionally easy to work the slide on and manipulate, being designed for such a use case. Revolvers and tip-up Berettas don't have slides at all, so there's no big spring to fight. They're also good options, and available in lighter chamberings like .38 Special, .380 ACP, .32 H&R, .32 ACP, and the underrated .32 Long is a good option with a modern gun and hot loads like Buffalo Bore). And new shooters should be warned against relying on a rifmfire cartridge like .22LR for self-defense. The ammo is cheap and the premium ammo is more reliable than it's ever been, but it's still not worth the risk of inherent unreliability when your life is on the line. Plus it's as weak as it gets, no better than .25 ACP (at least in a handgun). Any shooter can handle something much better, even if it's a .32 that's still underpowered (but much less so). New gun owners also need a basic ballistics lesson, even if it's just this basic: for 9x19mm or anything of similar power or greater, use FMJ for practice but carry premium defensive ammunition. The hollow-ppont ammo your local cops probably carry to deal with local criminals is probably a sensible and defensible choice, if you don't want to learn about how they work. Federal HST is probably the brand lauded the most for performance, but it's not always the best depending on the load, the gun, and your preferences. Anything substantially weaker than 9x19mm should be carried with FMJs, unless it's a revolver in which case you can also consider wadcutter designs, especially full-wadcutters which are low-recoil but potent in small cartridges. Finally, new shooters should be informed of common cartridge names. If they're buying a "9mm", they need to know that it's specifically a 9x19mm, also known as a 9mm Luger or 9mm Parabellum. Other 9mm cartridges exist and probably won't fit, and if they do fit would likely be unsafe to shoot. Point out that if they forget what kind of cartridges to buy, they can look on the barrel of the gun where it's engraved in.
Totally agree 💯 The thing is it’s all in the mind. I had many guns. 1911s, Sigs, XDs, and M&Ps. I love my 1911s and M&Ps but always end up back with my Glocks. So sorry it’s not just what I heard or just the name. It’s boringly reliable, not bad looking and have unlimited amount of after market support… Make no mistake, they are Awesome!!!!!😎
My first pistol was a Gen 3 G19. I have grown to like other handguns in similar sizes such as the Walther PDP, FN 509 Mid, Arex Delta M, S&W M&P 9 and CZ p-10c just to name a few.
Same G19 gen3 first auto (I've .357 wheel guns) Since I've added a G26 (w/ extensions perfection) but now my G29sf has taken presidence and I'll add a G20 eventually ..... 10mm 👍 Yes, certified Glocktard ! 💥💥💥
Just my 2 cents but when it comes to a first handgun, especially if regular carry is a consideration for you, you GOTTA try out a few, if not a bunch to know what feels right. Yeah Glocks are good, but people just blindly running to them because of the name they've made for themselves is making them sort of the apple of handguns. Test S&W, Sig, Walther, CZ, whatever you have available. Gotta find the right fit
@@zarinkai2927 imo the aftermarket is the only real advantage of glock. Matter of fact a stock glock is such a piece of shit that you NEED to get at least an aftermarket barrel and trigger to have a firearm with using consistently.
@Papa Bleach He’s just an ignorant Glock hater. You don’t “need” any upgrades out of the box. It’s just personal preference. Yes, everyone is going to have their opinion. But Glocks just work. That’s just it.
@@chaddking8333 To make slide removal easier on the finger tips, I would recommend Cross Armory Extended Slide Lock for Gen 5s. It's inexpensive and easy to install.
After owning many firearms from many different gun manufacturers over the last 40 years, I finally bought my first Glock the other day, a model 19 gen 5 fs which after adding a light and some iron night sights works perfect for a GP gun.
Trigger is not sweet but just ok. It is safe. I would consider to changing it. Sights are barely ok and i would change those. Otherwise the gun really good. Smallish, light and nice to carry concealed.
I’m not a huge Glock fan, but I did recommend a Glock 19 to my girlfriend for her first gun because it’s just hard to beat for a 1st gun. Stupid Simple, relatively reliable, easy to clean, and it’s stupid proof. Anyone who can pull a trigger can shoot a Glock. It’s solid for home defense and solid to carry it’s kinda like the Honda civic of guns. The same way a Honda Civic would be a great first car for so many people the Glock 19 is a great first gun. But nobody wants a Glock for a 2nd gun 😂 that’s usually when they start looking at H&K, SIG, Walther, etc.. because of the Glock is a Honda Civic those would be like the European exotics.
I have various handguns and love them all, but the Glock is still not dead yet because its the only handgun I know that is closely related to a hand tool. No extreme releases, edges, or style designing. Its a gun I can sweat on and use outdoors with rain and dirt getting on it with no worries. The Glock is simple and that's what pisses gun people off. Its a no thrills weapon that does what you need it to do: Go bang when you need it to.
Right I remember the days years ago when we carried rifles and shotguns everywhere we went even to church. Not to many people had pistols unless you were law enforcement and most of those were S&W police revolvers.
@@lancecahill5486 that's actually incorrect. I've trained quite a few new shooters on Glocks. In fact I would say in some cases they make better shooters of the Glock, than individuals who are experienced with other firearms.
Well said, I tried the CZ and expected to buy it as on paper was just better that the Glock 19 but when I held the two in hand the Glock just felt right. Took a Gen 4 as well which felt better than 5 in hand for me and came at a great price. Fantastic firearm
To each his own but I know a lot of people who would disagree with you. Ask S&W, Walter, CZ, Sig, HK, Canik and Taurus owners who bought them for their first handgun 🔫. 🗽🦅🇺🇸
Hand guns are mechanical devices. All mechanical devices eventually become obsolete. Glocks are not immune from immunity. Though still relevant, the sub standard grip angle, sights and trigger makes it hard to believe that it's the best choice out there
Some people are resistant to change. They learned to handle and shoot a Glock and that's all they need. This Golden Era of 9mm pistols offers a wide variety of 9mm platforms that, those with open minds and the acceptance of evolution, are enjoying greatly; thanks to CZ, Walther GmbH, Heckler & Koch, Beretta, Canik, Steyr, Springfield Armory, Smith & Wesson, Fabrique Nationale of Herstal, Taurus, and many more. Glock has lots of competition.
@@knightcustombuilds6988 a classic, yes, but newer and better designs are plentiful. You choose what you prefer. I personally don't get stuck in the past, I move along with the evolution of the striker-fired polymer frame handguns.
My Gen 4 is awesome. I just put in the dot connector, the trigger is much better. I’m still not upgrading to the Gen 5 since I’ve seen many ejecting issues . Glock is definitely getting better. But for now, like I stated earlier, My edc is still my Gen 4 which I don’t plan on upgrading any time soon.
Literally just bought my first-ever handgun last night here in FL. Black, full size Glock 19 gen 5. I tried the compact, just like the full size one better. Although I have some experience with firearms, I need to put a couple hundred rounds through it to really get used to it. Passed the background check instantly, 3 day waiting period. Taking a concealed carry course next month. As this guy said, it is a great first gun! Yes there is that certain % of people that say "everyone buys a Glock". There's a reason 😂
New Glock owner here. After at least 700+ rounds your Glock knuckle will go away and the crappy trigger will smooth itself out. There are other sexy pistols but my G19 has 1200 rounds with zero malfunctions. The best thing that I like about it is that I can completely take it apart and put it back together no gunsmith needed.
I’m a Glock fan. Glock is my favorite gun. That does not mean that I won’t buy other brands. I own guns from 4 manufacturers. I never got the “Glock fanboy” stuff. I know some people preach Glock 24 hours a day, but there are brands of the striker fired, polymer framed pistol that equal Glock in quality. Glock isn’t even the first polymer framed, striker fired handgun. Heckler & Koch VP70 predated the Glock 17 by 12 years. I still prefer the Glock brand to other brands. The word “fanboy” is unnecessarily demeaning. Some people are very enthusiastic about their choices. They like to constantly remind others of their perceived merits in owning a Glock. I understand that not everyone wants to talk about Glock all the time like them. To me, that’s still no reason for the “fanboy” insult.
The first gun I bought was a Beretta 96 Inox .40 S&W. It is beautiful, shoots great, and I love it. That said, I bought a Gen 5 G19 a couple months ago and I wouldn't trade it for anything. It is a whole different animal compared to the Beretta. It has become my go-to when doing dry fire drills and once I get a holster, will be my edc as well. The Beretta was just a bit too big to carry comfortably for me but the 19 is perfect.
I heavily disagree with this as someone with small hands I can tell you that the Glock 19 does not work for everybody. However my 43x does fit my small hands also holds 15 rounds and is a lot easier to conceal. But if you got a normal sized hands Glock 19 is a good choice🤷
Glock perfection! Once you install a barrel with a fully supported chamber, new sights and new trigger. Glock hasn't done anything revolutionary since 1986.
I live in Commiefornia so we're not "allowed" to have a full capacity magazine with a G19, only 10 round magazines, so that's why my first gun was a G26 Gen 3 that I picked up about a week ago for $764.00 after tax ect. The G26 is the only glock in California that doesn't have a neutered magazine capacity and has always came with 10round mags. It's also nice that the G26 accepts every other glock 9mm double stack magazine made, so if I ever somehow get my hands on a glock mag over 10 rounds I can run it in my G26. The G26 is the most versatile glock IMO. You can use it for concealed carry, home defense or fun at the range. Not to mention I've seen many RU-vid videos of people saying they shoot it as well as the G19 and that the G26 is their favorite Glock. I do agree with you that the G19 with the full capacity 15round magazine is one of the best firearms there is for your first gun purchase. But if you live in Commiefornia and are relegated to 10round magazines the G26 is the better option IMO. Great video 👍 BTW the FDE on your G19 looks awesome 👌 and I hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful day. ✌
My first handgun was a Browning Hi-Power. My G-19 is a gen 3. The only upgrade I've done to it is Trijicon night sights so I can find it in the dark on the nightstand in an emergency.
I have a Glock 19 gen 5 FS, I just sent my slide out to get milled to fine tolerances for a direct mount Holosun HE507c-gr-x2. My aging eyes prefer green dot instead of red. Easier to acquire. The human eye picks up the green color spectrum a lot easier optometrist say. This safety yellow falls in that spectrum of color. Direct mount eliminates the base plate witch in return lowers the optic. I'll have fun in about 2.5 weeks, and the mill work is only going to set me back 150. That's a smokin deal to have done by a professional and get to retain original slide. And going to co witness with AmeriGlo GL116 if wondering what would work well with optic set up.
The G19 is a great firearm, but the Glock 45 is IMHO far better. For those who don't already know: its got the G19's slide, but the slightly larger grip (and higher capacity) of the Glock 17. It's more ergonomic than the G19, and easier to shoot well, because of it's longer grip. And if possible, get the MOS version, because sooner or later you'll want an optic. But if you want something smaller (like for pocket carry), the Sig P365 (or P365X), with a Magguts +2 extender (which only adds about 1/8" of extra length), can get you to 14+1, only 1 round less than the G19, but easily fits in your pocket. Try that with the G19.
So you own four of them and haven't figured out how to be accurate without all those upgrades? About the only thing that's necessary to upgrade on a Glock would be the sights. But most of the Gen 5S come with updated sights.
Glock is not the only one.I own a CZ and Beretta’s . On the forums people are spending hundreds of dollars upgrading the triggers, springs, etc. Landon tactical and Cajun Gunworks are making a good living sell these upgrades.
If you're looking for a basic gun without the features of every other gun in it's class and price point. Many other guns come factory for the same price or cheaper than the Glock, with feathers you have to upgrade on the Glock you would pay to upgrade.
What features would those be? As well as what companies are you referring to? Glock 19 Gen 5 comes stock with ambidextrous controls as well as night sights.
Hello Glocks are great guns but I was in same position as you and after my CC class I was told get a Glock, I ended up with a Springfield XDM elite 3.8 OSP the difference is it's got much better sight's, two points of contact for safety so you don't accidentally shoot yourself, a much better trigger and a flared magwell with can be changed out for big boy 22 rnd mags for range day. Out the box it needs nothing, just an option.
@@quincymcneeley8950 if you're worried about accidentally shooting yourself.. you probably shouldn't be concealed carrying as you aren't trained well enough or experienced.
@@napalmstickylikeglue At the time I was new to firearms and nothing wrong with safety!!! I shoot at a Competitive level and still take training to get better. Short story a few months ago a contractor worked late came home had dinner took his Glock 19 out and set on the table and went to bed forgot all about it after a 16 hour day, his five-year-old son found his gun in the morning and shot his himself in the chest. If your level of experience is anything what you think it is your know that boy would still be alive, 2 points of contact. Get off the Glock Boy shit. Don't worry about replying to this.
@@quincymcneeley8950 just because you're uninformed does not mean that you should be doing such things due to safety reasons. I doubt you are shot anything outside of your local indoor range that keeps an eye on you to make sure you don't rapid fire..... You're comparing apples to oranges with your supposed story and you seriously need to stop.
I knew this was gonna get you a lot of comments. I tell purple new to the sport to rent and shoot the major, reliable brands and see which feels best for you.
Glock 19 does feel like the jack of all trades and fits the bill for first firearm owners. Once you handle something like the 19, you’ll realize what you’ll want from your 2nd gun and it’s intended use. E.G. a Glock is like your pocket knife you keep on your belt, it does most things, but if you’re looking to do finer woodcarving, you’d buy a different tool. Home defense comes to mind as to why you’d want something outside of Glock for a couple reasons: full metal frame for tighter grouping/more stability, the weight shouldn’t be a problem if it’s meant for your home. The 2nd is barrel length for a good mounted light, but technology is always getting better on that end and isn’t as big of an issue.
Let's say I'm at Australia, and I say I want gun for target shooting. Any gun range? Because I never heft a real gun. Not to mention the hassle of keeping situation awareness lest you accidentally hit someone/something you not want damage and the ensuing lawsuit.
CZ was my first handgun for CC, CZ is still my CC. Glocks are good but I can't help but think that people know the name they are buying more than they even know the gun itself when it comes too glock.
It use to be but the S&W M&P 2.0 Compact with a 4” barrel which has the same dimensions as a Glock 19 would be a better purchase in my opinion. To start the S&W is more aesthetically pleasing to the eye…The grip angle as a whole is more ergonomically correct for the hand than a Glock will ever be with its boxy design and the grip texture on the Smith is like a custom design. Moving on, the S&W’s trigger is better than the Glock as well in my opinion and it is also more ergonomically designed for the finger, and I know that need explaining... Comes stock with all metal sights and it comes with two 15 round all metal mags… The S&W is accurate when shooting even at longer ranges, however the Glock does out perform the Smith with its polygonal rifling which is a type of rifling where the traditional sharp edged lands and grooves are replaced by less pronounced hills and valleys, so the barrel bore has a polygonal cross-sectional profile. This type of barrel will also out last the traditional M&P barrel by far.…I once read in an article that when ballistic specialists are trying to match a fired round to a specific gun, if the round was fired through a polygonal barrel it’s difficult to match it to the gun it was fired from….I think H&K also uses the polygonal rifling as well but not sure. But having said that I would still say the S&W is hard to beat at an even lower price than than the Glock 19 while maintaining as solid a reputation for reliability…And that a serious plus…And let’s not forget the Smith has a life time warranty as well so any issues you get great customer service.
@Spade I hope you don’t think I don’t like Glock. I own a Glock as well and it’s a great pistol, I was just wanting to write is all…🤷♂️ But I do like my Smith & Wesson 2.0 much better than my Glock and according to the stats it’s just as reliable as well. I’d trust my life to it that’s for sure. Over 4000 rounds so far and not one issue and my S&W SD9VE has well over 7000 rounds with no issues. I can’t brake a Smith has been my experience. But I do appreciate you’re 2nd amendment support neighbor. 🇺🇸
@Spade it’s ok bro, and yeah you did come at me…😂 Yeah man, the M&P is a great series too. The grip, sites, trigger, I mean the pistol has a really nice design. Maybe go to the range, get one off the wall and fire like 200 rounds through it while comparing it to 200 rounds through your Glock. Some of those rental pistols can be fairly abused but I guess that’s the true test anyway. But you definitely got a great pistol with the Glock I just never felt they were comfortable in my hand with that boxy square like feel with the grip, and I don’t like the flat trigger with the safety dingus in the front either. Glocks just feel wrong for me. A lot of pistols do have that similar design in regards to the trigger with having the flat trigger and the safety dingus in the front I just don’t like it. My Smith has a hinge trigger and I’m ok with that but the trigger is like my Beretta, its like a loop design where your finger tip loops into it. Almost like a mold to your finger tip. Hard to describe those kind of triggers but that’s also why I like my Smith over my Glock. Love them both though but I just favor the Smith. Ergonomically speaking I favor my Smith over my Beretta even as it’s so fitting to my hand but my Beretta is way smother a shot and it just has noticeable amount of less recoil than my Smith. But with my Smith and my Glock I’d say both feel the same on recoil.
@@JacksonWalter735 I like them both but I feel the CZ P10 will have better ergonomics and trigger. Those CZ’s fit your hand like a glove. Both are good though but if I could only have one I’d chose the CZ.
@@JacksonWalter735 my top 5 9mm pistols would be: Beretta 92, DA/SA Sig P226, DA/SA CZ-75, DA/SA M&P 2.0 Compact, S.F. Glock 19. S.F. Idk if that helps or not but that be my pick for best five 9mm pistols in that order. I know the first 3 on the list above are the dinosaurs of the pistol age and would not be so easily concealable but it would be hard to beat them even with today’s modern pistols. The Beretta 92 comes in a compact version as well… However I feel the ergonomics of the Smith and Wesson M&P Compact is better than the Beretta 92…The M&P 2.0 Compact is a lot like what you’d find with that CZP10C…But I feel the over all design of the Beretta 92 puts it ahead of them all. The Beretta 92 Elite LTT Compact is even better. $$
I got a Glock 19 with the intent of it being my everyday carry. But it’s just too bulky and uncomfortable to wear all day. Something to think about if you plan to conceal carry. Still a great gun.
Yes my old, fat ass finds in hard to conceal carry my G19. But I live in Texas and open carry is legal so don't care if it's noticable. Looking at the 43x
@@geoneffr In takes a few years to do it legally but i have a lot of Brazilian friends here working in the gold mines and they all carry guns to protect them against robbers . even here in the city you get robbed over a few dollars usually you get killed . i live in a corrupt country so you need to protect yourself they do alot of home invasion car jacking etc . its getting worse everyday and the police dont do nothing .actually i am from the netherlands but i am located in suriname for my work as a mechanic for european cars and usa cars so i make a pretty good/decent living i always need to watch out .Suriname is my home country but its getting worse every day since covid 19. usually the robbers have shotguns with shortened barrel to carry easy and machettes .
@@oscarespinosa6583 yes thats a great deal i bought a glock 19 gen 4 and paid $2000 not long ago in my country . but i did order a 33 rounds oem glock mag from the us last week for $50 with shipping and sales tax to florida coral springs . it should be here in 4 weeks . next i am going to order an holster and i am looking for a laser from crimson trace and i am going to order some ameriglow spartan sights . prices are crazy in my country for a fire arm .Good luck
Here is the problem. Glock claims the slogan “Glock Perfection,” which would be fine if they meant the end user had to prefect it. I have a lot of them. However, the market is flooded with them, because new shooters are leery of no external safety. Glock is all about trigger discipline.
I think glocks aresupersafe. Its simple keep your finger offthe trigger and gun wontgo off.Never heard of anyone complaning about a the Glock going off on its own likethe sig p320
Glock perfection has nothing to do about being perfect for every shooter. It has to do with being perfect for the applications that it's used for as it's a simple and dependable weapon. No weapon is going to be suitable for every shooter. New shooters that are worried about negligent discharges are just uneducated. The most common application for pistols these days is concealed carry. On a concealed carry weapon you're not supposed to carry it with an external safety on. I recommend to my students who are wary about that to carry an empty shell casing inside of the chamber around the house or around their yards. They will soon realize that everything they do while carrying will not cause the weapon to discharge. Then eventually move to a live round in the chamber.
@@GlocklovinBob that's all fine on paper. Doesn't work that way in practice in this society. Over in some tiny European countries sure. New shooters would appreciate the manual safety attachment
Dude get serious today and the past 15 years Technology Advancement has made just about all guns fantastic quality Taurus SCCY CPX2 just to name two so no you don't need a Glock
@Spade that's good to know but you need to get with the times Taurus wasn't all that good back in the 90's but this thing we call Technology Advancement has changed all that the past oh I say 8 years now Taurus has a high standard and if you look around the internet they are today regarded as one of the best...back then the 9mm was considered a joke oh but not today Ammo Technology Advancement now has given the 9mm a 185gr round and 147gr +p hard cast that actually two years ago dropped a 1100 pound Grizzly this isn't the 1970's and 80's anymore
The best starter gun if you are American but if you are European like me the Sig Sauer P320 is a better option, is more modular and the number is on the fire control group so I could swap barrel and frame and make a g19 a g17 a g34. If you have a limit in the number of weapons you can own Glocks aren't the best option
Talking 2A, your 19, or 17 is a good, competent handgun. Not many people would say otherwise. But the word "pinnacle" was used by the author, and that is just plain nonsense. I own a glock 19, and is compares respectably with a bunch of other non-glocks in that catagory, but it is far from the pinnacle of anything.
@ 2:09 - did the slide fail to lock after the final round there? I see you pull the trigger a final time and no fire, but slide is forward. Is this because of your grip or a failure of the gun?
Elisjsha Dicken used Glock 19 in neutralizing a killing rampage in a mall in Greenwood, Indiana last July 2022. This was the reason why my son changed my gun to Glock 19 Gen 3 with shiny polygonal stainless 4.02-inch barrel.
@@sickstuff7624 kinda wish I would have kept the G48 instead, my hands are kinda small. I got the G19 for the capacity, but later found out aftermarket mags bring the G48 to 15+1 while still being flush fit. The G19 shoots well enough, but the grip is still a little bit big for my liking, and that's with no backstrap, but still workable for appendix carry. I'll probably keep it for now, but I'll probably get something else to carry in the summer. Maybe a p365xl.
I recommend everyone new getting into guns get either this or something similar. Most people tend to replace things on them but even completely stock, Glocks work just fine.
What happened at the 2:10 mark? Failure to lock back? Failure to fire? The Glock 19 is an excellent choice and Glock is my EDC in .40S&W but I have other brands as well. People need to find what fits them and then train with it before carrying it. Sone still would be better served with a small revolver or sa/da auto.
Are they good? Absolutely, they are no longer the only gun filling that space with quality firearms that are likely a better fit for others. Pinnacle means nothing else has matched or surpassed it, which in 2021 that definitely isn’t the case
Jeanette I also choose the 19x it had better sights and it's the only Glock I'll probably ever own. And I'm happy with it, but I own over fifteen handguns and thiers not a dang thing beautiful about a regular Glock but I know it works !
Hi Ben I've been watching RU-vid to help me pick my first hand gun. And the Glock 19 sounds almost perfect. But does Glock have a gun as reliable as the 19. But is for lefties and is good for conceal carry. I'm a woman but I have big hands. So super small is not necessary.
The G17 is the full size 9mm, also known as the duty size. It's a little more difficult to conceal, but possible. However, the G19 is quite practical as a ccw weapon. It's just the right size to be worn on a belt, in the waist band, shoulder holster, belly bag, ankle holster or purse. But I would recommend shooting one before committing to it. I personally switch between the 17, 19 and 26, depending on my clothing.
G19 is a great place to start. People may argue that new gun-owners should try out several guns first, but a G19 meets most needs. G19 does not feel the best. G19 does not do anything the best. But it does everything good. Everything. And it is easy to make small changes and find accessories to support it. New firearms often claim to be “Glock killers” for a reason. Glock is the champ. And yes, I own multiple brands.
I always hate seeing those stupid plastic sights on such a fine handgun. Glock needs to go metal standard sights or everyone needs to purchase a Glock with the Ameriglo metal night sights. I love the Ameriglo’s on both my new 19 and 23.
Glock 26 is your best bet because I got the 10 round but I put an extension so plus 3 with a pinky extension and it takes the Glock 19 mag with xgrips so it’s versatile
It’s not a gen 5 nor is any new crossover gun. The barrels around marked and therefore since they are new guns and first of its kind, they are generation 1
This will most likely be my first gun. Then I’d have a 1911 pistol in 45 ACP (since I love shooting my dad’s Colt 1911 and Para Ordnance). I’d also have an AR-10 in 308 and/or AR-15 in 5.56. As a concealed side arm, I’d also probably have a mouse gun in 22LR as a back up gun.
Sig p365 or carry size p320 and many others are just as good, if not better. There are companies that make glock clones as well, some of which are arguably just as good or better at more competitive prices. Like this channel and always thumbs up the vids but if you ask 100 people about guns, you'll get 100 different answers, and this vid is just one newbie opinion.
@@GUNS-GDC the reason why the guy in the video got this one second hand at a decent price might be because the person who bought it first found out it wasn't the right pistol for him or her. there are some petit women, for example, who would fit a subcompact pistol like a p365 in their hand better. sig grip in all sizes is much different from glock. it's all about fit, balance, preference. probably nothing beats glock when it comes to mods and accessories.
Hello Ben, I'm subscribed to this channel, However I very rarely comment on the videos, But I have a question, Do you or anyone you know use 9mm Parabellum +P+ Ammunition in Glock Pistols?
I feel like outside of it being an excellent handgun, the glock is a better choice in the long run because it's so easy to fix and replace parts with. I never seen an easier pistol to work with except for maybe the 1911 but you still need to fit a lot of parts.
I understand not everyone likes a certain brand, but along with the Glock 17, the SIG P320, a traditional 357Mag/38 special, I always recommend someone look and try a Glock 19.
Question for you, ive heard good things about the gen 5s new DPM guide rod system. Ive heard that it reduces recoil by a lot BUT when ive heard people talk about them, it feels like they are inky talking about the “kicj” instead of the “muzzle flip”, some people use those terms interchangeably. So being exact, docyou feel that the DPM system actually reduces muzzle flip?
@Spade I've owned two since 2017 and neither have let me down, or the original I sold to a family member. I made sure to send it in to get the safety upgrade. I have a Glock 17 and Glock 41 so I don't have a bias towards Sig.
I shot some gen 4 19s and I squired a gen 5 mos that I planned on trading off,I put the ghost trigger bar and a few other upgrades on it then took it to the range and I loved it way more than other g19 models and it became a keeper.
I worked in private security and I had a co-worker of mine who bought a Glock 19x, he never shot it before he had to sell it because my department only allows black Glocks. So the next day he sold it for a brand new Glock 19.
