Thank you Sir! This is one of the best and most informative videos I have ever seen on UA-cam. I have watched hundreds of GunTuber videos. I am a GunTuber and have made a few videos, but this video blew me away. I have several handguns, but my go-to guns are Sig P320s and Glock 9mm guns. I was in law enforcement for 45 years, but I wasn’t into guns until my last nine years. I was assigned to an agency with firearms experts, who were into some serious firearms training. We went to the range every 60 to 90 days and spent the entire day doing various scenario training and working on the fundamentals. At the end we would do our quarterly qualification. Those guys really gave me the bug. As a result, I got a range membership and started getting training on my own dime. One of the classes I took was the Glock Armor’s Crs and even though I have been fully retired for more than five years, I want to take the course again. I just built out a Glock 34. Like you, I need a extended mag release and other controls. I went with a simple Glock Store control kit. It works very well for me. For an optic I am using the Vortex Defender XL, which was a mistake for only one reason, it is a little to large. I should have gone with the Defender ST. The trigger is a Timney Alpha Competition trigger, but when the break averages 1.14 lbs consistently over five pulls, most people would consider it way too light for a carry gun. I am getting ready to do another build. I want to build out a new Glock 19X MOS with the threaded barrel. I will be getting the Overwatch connector and Agency Arms Gen5 trigger. Based on your recommendation and experience with these products, I definitely want to try them. You really enlightened me about weapons lights. I have both Surefire X300 Ultra and X300 Turbo weapons lights. I had no idea there was such a difference in the two lights. From here forward, I will buying only the Surefire X300 Turbos. I bought a new barrel for my G34. It is a Griffin Armament threaded barrel for me to use with my Griffin Armament Revolution 9 and Resistance 9 silencers. The barrel came with a Griffin Armament mini-comp. I was really surprised how well that mini-comp worked, [but] I am still not a fan. It really fouled the weapons light underneath it. You mentioned Blazer ammo. It is my go-to ammo, and it has been great. I shot more than 10,000 rounds of it. Again, thank you. It was a great video and I learned a lot from it.
He has a video from awhile back going over his ruger ar556 patrol rifle that his department issues but this was more towards the beginning of the channel awhile ago so idk if that’s what he’s still running.
Thank you man! It was really fun to plan and build, I knew exactly where I wanted it to go and I broke the 9000 round mark today and there isn't a thing I would change
Photonic barriers are a thing. Quality low light classes from experienced and knowledgeable instructors are a eye opener as to what works and what doesn't in real life conditions (where you'd end up actually using a WML, or handheld, for that matter).
Yeah they are very real. I am a huge fan of lowlight and teaching lowlight. There is just a ton to it. But once you see the matrix so to speak it's life changing in how you fight in the dark
I’m a lot luckier than you when it comes to Glock stock controls. The mag releases, slide stops, and trigger (except for the G48/43x) all feel pretty good to me and my hands. The only internal parts I replaced on my G45 were the safety plunger in the slide and the trigger bar assembly. At 500 rounds, the gun started to develop this real annoying “double wall” feeling where it would feel like the trigger broke right before it really did. Diagnosing at home with an empty gun, I took the plunger and extractor off, reassembled, and the second wall feel went away during dry fire. Turns out, it was the trigger bar where it was pinned to the trigger messing up that was causing the issue. I now have a spare safety plunger for this gun. Both parts were replaced with Glock OEM parts because safeties are not to be messed around with. Gun runs great now.
I carry a glock 32 in a workz appendix rig with xs dtx2 big dots loaded with critical duty 135g and i love it! When im in the mountains of tennessee where there are bears i run underwood extream penetrator. 357. Sig is expensive but it works well for what use it for.
I agree, the 357 Sig is bad ass. I carry a G32 also. I have a 40 S&W barrel and a 9mm barrel for it. I can practice with the 9mm and run a few mags of full power (Underwood) ammo through it each practice session. Saves money and wear on the gun. It’s my favorite Glock. You can actually do the same thing with a G23. Very versatile guns.
Nice video. I wanted an Acro P2 for my Glock 45, but it was unobtainium at the time. I ended up with the MPS, and I love it. Great, clear dot, durable, and a lot bigger window. Cant really go wrong with either IMO!
first time watching - couple minutes in “ I LIKE BEING A COP AND I LIKE HELPING PEOPLE “ . I am now a subscriber after that comment . Then i watch video and see some real good info and food for thought on my new Glock purchase . Thank you 🙏
Good Video thanks. I definitely get a little carried away with some of the ways I outfit my pistols but that is next level, and completely logical and well reasoned. Appreciate the transparency and efforts be well fine sir. Edit: Oh as non-LEO I carry a p-01 with cajun kit, eps carry optic, using HST 124s, appendix in a Trex sidecar holster or a sig p365 no model as it built it out of separate parts, but icarus frame, spectre comp slide/barrel and 407k optic running HST 147s in a QVO rig (sometimes in a fanny pack not on a belt still in holster when it's hot in the desert). Both were vetted with hundreds of rounds and multiple sessions of hollowpoints, but not your counts more like 500 fmj and 50-75 carry.
This is a lot of money, but the guy puts his life on the line and it’s completely worth it. Still cheaper when a Korth revolver or some Gucci 2011s. Great video, thank you for all the details and for giving me some food for thoughts.
Personal opinion. Other than MAYBE staccatos, I wouldn’t trust a 2011 for concealed carry. Tolerances are way too tight. The smallest debris especially in the higher end ones can choke them up.
Let's not pretend he actually needs any of these attachments to defend himself. No need for comp and third party barrel, no need for third party trigger, no need for $600 red dot. There, I just saved him $1500.
@@bloodycrepe I would never put a 3rd part trigger in a duty or concealed carry gun. The comp and 3rd party barrel aren't needed either but the red dot is 10/10. Many departments are issuing the acro now
@@georgebarnes9204Some people only say this because they have never shot with a red dot to begin with. Anyone that has knows how much of a better shooter a red dot can make you.
I often wonder why not go with a full size barrel if we’re just gonna put a full size light that extends out past the muzzle anyway? I have the same thing but wonder why I didn’t go with a 34 instead when I think about it.
That's great your police department allows you to carry your own firearm and set it up the way you want it. Most departments, including mine, doesn't allow you to do anything to your duty firearm or patrol rifle. I think its stupid. If it helps you shoot better and be more accurate, and its safe, it should be allowed.
That old school gotta be stock mentality is cancerous to agencies. The old school guys are now retiring or finally seeing the light and the lowering of liability because the guys shoot better.
I have a similar setup on a G19x and was looking at that comp. Does your 45 fit in a G17 Safariland holster with that ramjet installed? I haven’t bought an owb holster for it yet
Im not a fan of slr my screw broke so i was taking out and relized that it said for a 45 well i was wondering why it was a little loose but 6 months later i figured out and they didnt make right at all so i got the tti carry magwell and i really like it .
@@kalanipitmon7817it’s pretty good. I have to have one on my G17 that I compete with because it has a double undercut. I haven’t had any issues with that one so far after around 6K rounds.
Awesome video. Thanks for the extensive breakdowns and explanations for the upgrades. I’m a new beginner and will refer to your videos as a reliable source
He is a civilian too. Civilian means he is subject to civil court, just like everyone else. Only people subject to UCMJ are not civilians. In other words, he can quit his job or not show up for work and nothing will happen. If you are subject to UCMJ you will be arrested...you can't quit your job or not show up for work. Big difference.
I ran a Overwatch trigger long time on duty gun. Switched to the Glock performance trigger, way better and consistent. The surefire x300 turbo is an awesome light. Testing the modlite pl350 light currently and not disappointed. Dawson precision backup sights, mine are night sights and don’t bother me at all. Overwatch precision magwell with arrendondo magazine extension or the strike industry extension. Glock extended slide release. Grip it edge wraps on frame.
I went with 10mm varieties b/c large 4 legged threats are equal to or more common than the 2 legged kind where I live . I just wish we could get some of the nicer comps like the ram jet for 10mm which actually needs it.
@@unclefreedom213 They look and sound like good quality stuff, but yea, it's kind of defeating the purpose of the compact. Thanks for the suggestion though, I probably will get some of their stuff for the G40.
WooHoo ~ 🙌🏼 thanks for the Vid, I’m looking forward to upgrading my G19 Gen3 ~ No Red Dot, No light but definitely the trigger, compensator & Magwell. #MakeCaRedAgain
Nobody buys an expensive knock off as a duty gun… some people actually like to do their own upgrades to make it more their own and not the idea of someone else.. shadow system is the weapon of choice for the lazy and “gun clueless”.
that afterburner/ramjet looks nice, but the more I thought about it, the more I felt like I should just get a compensator and threaded barrel at half the price since I'm not from California.....if it wasn't the price of a brand new glock, I would've probably tried it.
A good white light Is a amazing tool It can take the will to fight out of someone in some cases but don’t think it is a end all be all option Weather it is hand held or weapon mounted
You should look into the Glock 20 or 40 10mm. I have both chambered in 10mm and I absolutely love them. Very customizable and absolutely stout. Love the video🤙🏻
You gave me a great idea. I think I’ll get another G45 and put the afterburner Ramjet - Overwatch Precision drop in trigger and another Holosun SCS on it… love the direct fit but I don’t like the bulky aimpoint. I want to keep one G45 factory. 👍🏻🇺🇸
@@unclefreedom213 Thanks for letting me know. I may get one for my Conceal Carry G43X because the recoil on the Critical Duty +P is just too much for it.
Problem is with comps it won't fix problems. Most cops struggle to shoot and the state quals are a joke. It's fine if your a higher level shooter and grip, Vision, and trigger control is good. Yes a comp can help. So many people think you can throw money at a shooting problem. Won't work. I like the gun. Sweet!!
Agree. Compensators COMPensate for weak shooting skills. Same thing with carbines. I see dudes running fancy comps when perhaps they should be working on fundamentals like grip and trigger press. Can't spend your way out of poor shooting fundamentals. As for Glock mods, the best shooters I know run them stock (except for replacing the irons and slapping an optic on it) - especially for EDC and duty. People start modding the crap out of them thinking they "need" to solve a non-existent problem and pretty soon you don't have a Glock anymore.
Exactly who does a comp hurt? Give it to a good shooter, give it to a bad shooter… it’s an advantage for both. Less recoil benefits every shooter regardless of skill level. Yes, everyone should be training and working fundamentals. What the heck does that have to do with a compensator? Totally irrelevant.
@Cortezuma I think good shooters get more benefits. If you don't have good recoil management then your in real trouble with a gun without one. I'm ok with them, but it's better served for those who have there fundamentals on point.
You know what I got out of this video? I need to dry fire and shoot a lot more. Up my skills so the modifications matter. Awesome setup. stay safe out there!
First off love the video great break down and information sharing…I personally run a Glock 17 with acro p2 and x300 turbo been looking at changing to a apex or agency trigger and have been also thinking of getting barrle and comp setup
Thank goodness I only shoot competition. 17L Stock ,17L MOS Optic, TTI 34 Open, 43 Pocket, 1500 - 2000 rounds 147 gr./mo. And no fear of death.. Your expenditures seem quite reasonable
I have a very similar pistol set up. I had a few fte's with some cheap monarch 115 last weekend which was disappointing. However I normally shoot blazer 115 and that gave me zero issues. I'm probably going to put in a polydat trigger and possibly the owp connector as well soon.
You should look into getting the radian compressor spring and running the 15lb spring which is what everyone recommended for that comp. Radian designed it for that comp specifically just to take the reliability even further. I have the same build but with the compressor spring in my opinion i would rather buy the spring over the comp. To me from my testing the spring made more of a difference then the comp
Researching this topic without experience is difficult. Who do I trust? Is this another sponsered sales video? Your video is honest, and you stake your life on it. Thank you for your time making this video and for your service.
We have the same set up and mindset when I wanted to build my ultimate duty pistol. Only difference is I put Glock’s new enhanced performance trigger in it( which is really good and keeps internals OEM. And I’m still debating if I want to get the ramjet afterburner. I had a PMM comp installed on it in the past but wouldn’t feed 115gr reliably, only hotter ammo.
Glock sells 24 rd mags for their double stacked 9mms for like 30 bucks, save some money on extensions. Why not go with the glock performance trigger? Its hard for me to justify 100 dollars on a flared magwell on a gun that already has a flared magwell built in, especially if i need to conceal it.
Excellent videos. You’ve gained your knowledge through experience and you’re sharing it with us. I didn’t realize you were an affiliate of psa. It’s unfortunate. I just spent ~$900 with them over the past week.
Started playing with 80% builds back in lockdown and I settled with SCT lower (not 80%, Strike Ind. liteslide (no plates) holosun ACESS valcon(first red dot),Apex duty trigger, Ballistic Advantage bbl. It fits the Blackhawk T holster. Of course not all upgrades done at once so rounds still counting @1500ish
I just got an overwatch precision mag well for a 34 gen 5 I've been tinkering with. I'm not a dude who normally goes much beyond sights and maybe a 3.5 - 4 pd connector on a glock.....I have had mixed luck over the years with triggers. Apex= good to go but didn't like the feel.....Agency syndicate= good for a while then failures to reset. Tyrant= bad from the start BUT it was an old gun with a lot of rounds and I didn't give it much love in the "trouble shooting" department. Lol. I usually like a stock trigger with a minus connector and a dot (rmr) or Ameriglo troopers or hackathorns. Anyway, I like the SLR a lot....looks cool to not that it matters. I usually stuck to Zev mag wells, but I REALLY like the O.W.P. If you ever get curious try the over watch mag well brother.......I beat on mine for around 400 rds. out back today, I'm loving it so far. Greetings from KY.
My duty gun is now a 17 (again): Nomad Defense 9F frame, Zev Citadel Slide, Radian afterburner/ramjet, Holosun 507comp, Johnny Glock Vex Trigger, Angry BearArmsBUIS. My backup gun is the same, but a 9x frame. Off duty carry is a CZ Shadow 2 Compact with SRO.
Tactical pontoon triggers are drop in with the discso.. What wasn’t mentioned is some discos allow the trigger to be pulled and the striker drop before the barrel is fully into battery. May be more of a gen 3-4 thing? I haven’t fooled with a gen 5 yet
Great video and nice build. I dropped a like 👍 I got a bunch of Glocks and never had an issue with the mag release and found it interesting that you said it always gets changed out. I don't doubt you but for me it works as intended. Keep up the great work!
My ultimate trigger combo is the Ghost Duty 5.0 Connector, and Overwatch Polydat trigger. Shorter travel to break, strong wall. Magic. You won't pull through it like a 3.5 connector.
You must be lucky! I never heard of a LE Agency allowing internals to be upgraded due to legal liability concerns. No department around me allows it, and as a Chief I only allow optics, lights and OEM internals such as extended slides releases and trigger shoes.
Not really uncommon around here but you have modern guys bringing modern solutions. A minus connector is a factory glock option and this trigger is a cleaned up factory trigger bar. The legal liability deal has been shut down at least everywhere near me. It's either a good or bad shoot. Nothing I've done eliminates or changes and the safety of the firearm and all factory safeties remain intact. I know sheriff's that run tricked out Staccatos, g35 and g34 which come factory with the things I changed(minus connector, extended controls, cleaned up trigger bar)
Cool build out. For a future build I want a g17 grip from nomad defense with an agency or arc slide probably a RCR or rmr HD on it. A comp of some type for sure. Probably not getting that for some time I am still finishing out a build on a Walter pdp pro sd and getting a new slide for sig macro. Along with doing some work on a few cz I have so with so many projects things do tend to go slowly.
I run a nearly identical set up. Just a stock trigger and it’s an mos with an fcd plate. P2 Slr magwel Kagwerks slide stop etc. my slide stop ate the shit out of my slide but it’s smooth now.
How did you mount the acro on the 45? I didn’t see a plate and I was under the impression the mos slide wouldn’t accommodate the acro without plates? Is it the standard slide that you had cut? Thanks for the video man
I own a lot of Glocks. I carried a Gen2 31 for 20 years every day. I'll never daily carry one again. The grip angle actually causes compression between my little finger and wrist that, not infrequently, causes my hand to lose all sensation for a short period. I can look at the hand and see what it's holding, but I can't feel it. I can tell the index finger to squeeze, and it will, but I can't feel it.
Respect brother, you REALLY put the time into this pistol. I totally agree.. I will NOT carry a pistol without putting 1000 rounds of training ammo and 200 rounds of carry ammo with ZERO firearm related malfunctions. If I pull my concealed firearm we're past talking and it's time to do work. It better work 100% of the time.
I mean they can work I have 2 one with about 22k rounds pretty much every part of it's been replaced it's 9 years old. I have an old west German ancient in age. Pristine in condition will probably make it another 50 years. Point being I don't shoot one of them this glock is past 9000 rounds in only half a year
You got that right and used it on deployments as well. Get a 226 or 229. Sig has a cheaper red dot that works just as good or better But hey what do I know just 22 years mil. So my question police officers working with trigger job firearms. That’s so dangerous. Maybe i am lost on this be are we talking security job or a police officer. With all the money you put in this Glock you could have got staccato P with a better trigger. 226 legion or Xfive 320. That is good to house protection.
Id love to see what sworn agency would allow the leniency for their officers or deputies to carry a "custom" duty weapon...i personally have worked for 3 different agencies sworn...and NONE of them allowed us to have mods on our firearms other than night sights...and a hogue slip on.... (this was in Kentucky) boy how have times changed...ive seen as lenient as an "approved list" but never "custom"..lucky you! Stay safe brother!
Idk man I think anyone carrying a firearm for protection both Leo , civ , mil .. it should be a stock item and not bubbed up .. now a range blaster or a uspsa blaster .. sure so all out .. 2lb trigger with all the bells and whistles you can cram on it ..
Pretty common now what you're describing as is a result of the first reply which is if it ain't stock you can't have it. It's a severly outdated mentality right up there with no lights on handguns or dots on handguns or rifles. There are still some agencies but as these older chiefs either retire or get shown why the mods are important. It's changing. My agency all mods have to be done by the armorer (which is me) ensures subpar and unsafe mods aren't allowed to happen. In this world any and all things that make you better and more accurate are a welcome addition
@@unclefreedom213 well for 99.9 percent out there the best mod you can do to make you more accurate is the nut pulling the trigger .. so no mods will over come a bad shooter
@mesa50w this is 100 percent accurate, that's why I beat on it so hard with the comp. I see it over and over. shooter build solid fundamentals shooter buys comp shooter gets lazy with grip shooter struggles to gain benefit shooter blames comp shooter takes it off shooter has a million bad habits to fix
The only thing i did with my g17 gen5 mos was put the holosun on it and every now and then a light. But i keep it simple. I did want the comp but it's not needed really. I'ma civilian so i really don't need a lot of extras. Great video.
My agency does not allow any personal weapons or modifications for duty. We can't even use mag extensions or G17 mags in our G19 MOS. We don't even have red dots. I only have Talon Grips and an X300 Turbo. Surefire gives 20% off to LEOs.
Man that's awful I would get with your armorer and instructors have them show the decrease in liability and increase in effective hits with a dot. I've had to do this from the smoother trigger allows me to be more accurate and dot decrease our liability to showing the benefits of wmls and why sls holsters suck for le
First let me start off by saying..... Love the shirt! Those guys are the greatest. I get most of my patches from them..... Vet owned and operated.... forward thinking.... On to the build.... Very niiiice, well thought out. I have yet to shoot a glock with a ramjet on it. I have comped pistols but none of them are Glocks. Thanks for sharing. Just sub'd.
I freaking love the ow connector i pair it with everything ow shoe agancy shoe and of course my favorite the apex i have longer fingers and the apex just sits a little more proud than others .
Do you consider the Agency trigger shoe to be better than the Overwatch and if so why? I did the whole overwatch np3 and trigger shoe kit and have been impressed with it but I’ve never tried any of agencies products.
@@unclefreedom213 followed your build - looks great, added ramjet and had FTF and FTE several times, plus magazine spring and the follower got stuck in the middle (OEM mags with warne). Any advice?
Do you run a safariland holster? My one hang up on the ramjet for duty use is how it gets stuck on ALS device at slide lock. Goofs up single handed reloads and administrative stuff like “lock slide to rear and holster”
I totally identify with the beginning of this vid. I love being an OR nurse, however, it kinda sucks getting called in. Can't complain, the country needs us. Beautiful build by the way. The whole vid is very informative.
Did you stick with the OEM recoil spring? I'm running the DPM systems soft captured recoil spring in my G19 with a radian ramjet afterburner, Holosun 508t, SLR magwell and SLR +5 mag extensions, Tru glow night sights, X300A, Glock performance trigger, Vickers extended slide stop and Tyrant cnc backplate.
Don't use glocks plates! right now on Primary Arms hut the link in the video description and look at thier GLX RS-15 comes with a good plate for 119 shipped good glass and crisp dot. Lower third cowotnesses with Ameriglo GL-429 irons which is what I use good dot for cheap money and has a good plate. Using the link just helps my channel
@@Vanfools depends what you're using it for. For "every day carry" (CCW) it's just fine. You're not using it in an offensive capacity, it is strictly a last line of defense when all other options are either unavailable or exhausted. For that use TLR7 is *good enough*
No longer LEO so my “duty” is my concealed pistol. Currently, it’s a Glock 49. SRO on a Forward Controls plate. Trijicon suppressor sights. TRL7A light in a Tenicore holster. Everything internal is stock for now but that might change.
Thanks!
Thank you Sir! This is one of the best and most informative videos I have ever seen on UA-cam. I have watched hundreds of GunTuber videos. I am a GunTuber and have made a few videos, but this video blew me away. I have several handguns, but my go-to guns are Sig P320s and Glock 9mm guns.
I was in law enforcement for 45 years, but I wasn’t into guns until my last nine years. I was assigned to an agency with firearms experts, who were into some serious firearms training. We went to the range every 60 to 90 days and spent the entire day doing various scenario training and working on the fundamentals. At the end we would do our quarterly qualification. Those guys really gave me the bug. As a result, I got a range membership and started getting training on my own dime. One of the classes I took was the Glock Armor’s Crs and even though I have been fully retired for more than five years, I want to take the course again.
I just built out a Glock 34. Like you, I need a extended mag release and other controls. I went with a simple Glock Store control kit. It works very well for me. For an optic I am using the Vortex Defender XL, which was a mistake for only one reason, it is a little to large. I should have gone with the Defender ST. The trigger is a Timney Alpha Competition trigger, but when the break averages 1.14 lbs consistently over five pulls, most people would consider it way too light for a carry gun.
I am getting ready to do another build. I want to build out a new Glock 19X MOS with the threaded barrel. I will be getting the Overwatch connector and Agency Arms Gen5 trigger. Based on your recommendation and experience with these products, I definitely want to try them.
You really enlightened me about weapons lights. I have both Surefire X300 Ultra and X300 Turbo weapons lights. I had no idea there was such a difference in the two lights. From here forward, I will buying only the Surefire X300 Turbos.
I bought a new barrel for my G34. It is a Griffin Armament threaded barrel for me to use with my Griffin Armament Revolution 9 and Resistance 9 silencers. The barrel came with a Griffin Armament mini-comp. I was really surprised how well that mini-comp worked, [but] I am still not a fan. It really fouled the weapons light underneath it.
You mentioned Blazer ammo. It is my go-to ammo, and it has been great. I shot more than 10,000 rounds of it.
Again, thank you. It was a great video and I learned a lot from it.
Can you do a similar video for your patrol rifle?
I second that
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He has a video from awhile back going over his ruger ar556 patrol rifle that his department issues but this was more towards the beginning of the channel awhile ago so idk if that’s what he’s still running.
this please
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Thats probably the sickest duty gun ive seen to date.
Thank you man! It was really fun to plan and build, I knew exactly where I wanted it to go and I broke the 9000 round mark today and there isn't a thing I would change
Photonic barriers are a thing. Quality low light classes from experienced and knowledgeable instructors are a eye opener as to what works and what doesn't in real life conditions (where you'd end up actually using a WML, or handheld, for that matter).
Yeah they are very real. I am a huge fan of lowlight and teaching lowlight. There is just a ton to it. But once you see the matrix so to speak it's life changing in how you fight in the dark
I agree, bad things happen in the dark. That’s where cockroaches like to hang out. A good light (I like brighter is better types) is imperative.
And cockroaches are really hard to exterminate. They scatter when the lights come on.
I’m a lot luckier than you when it comes to Glock stock controls. The mag releases, slide stops, and trigger (except for the G48/43x) all feel pretty good to me and my hands.
The only internal parts I replaced on my G45 were the safety plunger in the slide and the trigger bar assembly. At 500 rounds, the gun started to develop this real annoying “double wall” feeling where it would feel like the trigger broke right before it really did. Diagnosing at home with an empty gun, I took the plunger and extractor off, reassembled, and the second wall feel went away during dry fire. Turns out, it was the trigger bar where it was pinned to the trigger messing up that was causing the issue. I now have a spare safety plunger for this gun.
Both parts were replaced with Glock OEM parts because safeties are not to be messed around with. Gun runs great now.
I carry a glock 32 in a workz appendix rig with xs dtx2 big dots loaded with critical duty 135g and i love it! When im in the mountains of tennessee where there are bears i run underwood extream penetrator. 357. Sig is expensive but it works well for what use it for.
I agree, the 357 Sig is bad ass. I carry a G32 also. I have a 40 S&W barrel and a 9mm barrel for it. I can practice with the 9mm and run a few mags of full power (Underwood) ammo through it each practice session. Saves money and wear on the gun. It’s my favorite Glock. You can actually do the same thing with a G23. Very versatile guns.
Nice video. I wanted an Acro P2 for my Glock 45, but it was unobtainium at the time. I ended up with the MPS, and I love it. Great, clear dot, durable, and a lot bigger window. Cant really go wrong with either IMO!
That is one sick gun build 👍🏼. Very aesthetically pleasing as well. Spot on with that one
first time watching - couple minutes in “ I LIKE BEING A COP AND I LIKE HELPING PEOPLE “ . I am now a subscriber after that comment . Then i watch video and see some real good info and food for thought on my new Glock purchase . Thank you 🙏
Thanks for the sub!
i bought a G45 almost a month ago in Battlefield Green and its my favorite gun now and my EDC. Its literally perfect.
oh my I had to Google that.... sexy
@@unclefreedom213 I have a short video of it on my page
SLR is a great company. I buy all my mag extensions from them. I should try the magwell. Beautiful setup.
ive carried g45 for few years now and its perfect, my fav handgun by far.
Good Video thanks. I definitely get a little carried away with some of the ways I outfit my pistols but that is next level, and completely logical and well reasoned. Appreciate the transparency and efforts be well fine sir. Edit: Oh as non-LEO I carry a p-01 with cajun kit, eps carry optic, using HST 124s, appendix in a Trex sidecar holster or a sig p365 no model as it built it out of separate parts, but icarus frame, spectre comp slide/barrel and 407k optic running HST 147s in a QVO rig (sometimes in a fanny pack not on a belt still in holster when it's hot in the desert). Both were vetted with hundreds of rounds and multiple sessions of hollowpoints, but not your counts more like 500 fmj and 50-75 carry.
This is a lot of money, but the guy puts his life on the line and it’s completely worth it. Still cheaper when a Korth revolver or some Gucci 2011s.
Great video, thank you for all the details and for giving me some food for thoughts.
Personal opinion. Other than MAYBE staccatos, I wouldn’t trust a 2011 for concealed carry. Tolerances are way too tight. The smallest debris especially in the higher end ones can choke them up.
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Let's not pretend he actually needs any of these attachments to defend himself. No need for comp and third party barrel, no need for third party trigger, no need for $600 red dot. There, I just saved him $1500.
@@bloodycrepe I would never put a 3rd part trigger in a duty or concealed carry gun. The comp and 3rd party barrel aren't needed either but the red dot is 10/10. Many departments are issuing the acro now
@@Jacob-oq3uv I agree but there are plenty of $200-300 durable red dots on the market. No need to spend $600 on one in 2024.
The problem I find with running red dots on pistols is the guys who don't put in the trigger time and think the red dot makes up for it.
I always hear people say this and while I can't speak for others, after zeroing my MPS on my glock 17 I did immediately shoot better and faster
@@georgebarnes9204Some people only say this because they have never shot with a red dot to begin with. Anyone that has knows how much of a better shooter a red dot can make you.
I often wonder why not go with a full size barrel if we’re just gonna put a full size light that extends out past the muzzle anyway? I have the same thing but wonder why I didn’t go with a 34 instead when I think about it.
That's great your police department allows you to carry your own firearm and set it up the way you want it. Most departments, including mine, doesn't allow you to do anything to your duty firearm or patrol rifle. I think its stupid. If it helps you shoot better and be more accurate, and its safe, it should be allowed.
Typical power trip happens all the time people actually modifying their weapons have way more training than a regular cop in my opinion
That old school gotta be stock mentality is cancerous to agencies. The old school guys are now retiring or finally seeing the light and the lowering of liability because the guys shoot better.
@@unclefreedom213 thanks for the reply!
My department doesnt let us have modified triggers, but everything else is fair game
The reasons you gave are the reasons you are not allowed. I know it’s hard to take.
I have a similar setup on a G19x and was looking at that comp. Does your 45 fit in a G17 Safariland holster with that ramjet installed? I haven’t bought an owb holster for it yet
Yes it does with zero issue
Im not a fan of slr my screw broke so i was taking out and relized that it said for a 45 well i was wondering why it was a little loose but 6 months later i figured out and they didnt make right at all so i got the tti carry magwell and i really like it .
I had really bad luck with my kagwerks slide stop. It wouldn’t lock back on my 19 at all on any of my mags. Swapped back to OEM and had zero issues.
How did u like it besides that? As far as thumb placement when actuating
@@kalanipitmon7817it’s pretty good. I have to have one on my G17 that I compete with because it has a double undercut. I haven’t had any issues with that one so far after around 6K rounds.
@@kalanipitmon7817 I’d say if you have a stock Glock you don’t need it. If you have a stippled Glock with a double undercut you may need it
@@kalanipitmon7817 it actuates fine and I can still clear one second reloads with it if that answers your question
Video on your personal do all AR AND SBR, I think you just gave a general idea in past.
Awesome video. Thanks for the extensive breakdowns and explanations for the upgrades. I’m a new beginner and will refer to your videos as a reliable source
Glad it was helpful!
Literally my same exact dream duty build as a civilian.
He is a civilian too. Civilian means he is subject to civil court, just like everyone else. Only people subject to UCMJ are not civilians. In other words, he can quit his job or not show up for work and nothing will happen. If you are subject to UCMJ you will be arrested...you can't quit your job or not show up for work. Big difference.
I ran a Overwatch trigger long time on duty gun. Switched to the Glock performance trigger, way better and consistent.
The surefire x300 turbo is an awesome light. Testing the modlite pl350 light currently and not disappointed.
Dawson precision backup sights, mine are night sights and don’t bother me at all.
Overwatch precision magwell with arrendondo magazine extension or the strike industry extension.
Glock extended slide release.
Grip it edge wraps on frame.
I went with 10mm varieties b/c large 4 legged threats are equal to or more common than the 2 legged kind where I live . I just wish we could get some of the nicer comps like the ram jet for 10mm which actually needs it.
KKM makes some but they are long and chunky like g19 becomes g34 length
@@unclefreedom213 They look and sound like good quality stuff, but yea, it's kind of defeating the purpose of the compact. Thanks for the suggestion though, I probably will get some of their stuff for the G40.
WooHoo ~ 🙌🏼 thanks for the Vid, I’m looking forward to upgrading my G19 Gen3 ~ No Red Dot, No light but definitely the trigger, compensator & Magwell.
#MakeCaRedAgain
Seems like the Shadow Systems xr920p could've saved you a lot of money, time, and effort... but I do understand the appeal of self builds...
Nobody buys an expensive knock off as a duty gun… some people actually like to do their own upgrades to make it more their own and not the idea of someone else.. shadow system is the weapon of choice for the lazy and “gun clueless”.
I have this exact Glock with the ramjet, and the XR920 elite. I no longer have the XR920.
It’s the MR920p basically just if he shoots someone outside of duty or on duty he loses his work pistol and ccw. If he had a SS they would replace it.
that afterburner/ramjet looks nice, but the more I thought about it, the more I felt like I should just get a compensator and threaded barrel at half the price since I'm not from California.....if it wasn't the price of a brand new glock, I would've probably tried it.
A good white light Is a amazing tool
It can take the will to fight out of someone in some cases but don’t think it is a end all be all option
Weather it is hand held or weapon mounted
Have you tried Apex triggers, your thoughts?
You should look into the Glock 20 or 40 10mm. I have both chambered in 10mm and I absolutely love them. Very customizable and absolutely stout. Love the video🤙🏻
Le here too and building out a 47 with mps for work but with the esd magwell
You gave me a great idea. I think I’ll get another G45 and put the afterburner Ramjet - Overwatch Precision drop in trigger and another Holosun SCS on it… love the direct fit but I don’t like the bulky aimpoint. I want to keep one G45 factory. 👍🏻🇺🇸
Did you need to change the spring to use your Radian Ramjet Afterburner compensator?
no still running factory glock recoil guidebook assembly
@@unclefreedom213 Thanks for letting me know. I may get one for my Conceal Carry G43X because the recoil on the Critical Duty +P is just too much for it.
The overwatch precision trigger is a great trigger too you should try it with their connector bar
I have thier TAC and connector in my other g45 and poly in my g47 they are solid
The mailbox sight is the best pick❤
Problem is with comps it won't fix problems. Most cops struggle to shoot and the state quals are a joke. It's fine if your a higher level shooter and grip, Vision, and trigger control is good. Yes a comp can help. So many people think you can throw money at a shooting problem. Won't work. I like the gun. Sweet!!
Sweet faulty generalization fallacy
Agree. Compensators COMPensate for weak shooting skills. Same thing with carbines. I see dudes running fancy comps when perhaps they should be working on fundamentals like grip and trigger press. Can't spend your way out of poor shooting fundamentals. As for Glock mods, the best shooters I know run them stock (except for replacing the irons and slapping an optic on it) - especially for EDC and duty. People start modding the crap out of them thinking they "need" to solve a non-existent problem and pretty soon you don't have a Glock anymore.
Exactly who does a comp hurt? Give it to a good shooter, give it to a bad shooter… it’s an advantage for both. Less recoil benefits every shooter regardless of skill level. Yes, everyone should be training and working fundamentals. What the heck does that have to do with a compensator? Totally irrelevant.
@Cortezuma I think good shooters get more benefits. If you don't have good recoil management then your in real trouble with a gun without one. I'm ok with them, but it's better served for those who have there fundamentals on point.
@@gec-o2167never heard of the Roland Special?
You know what I got out of this video?
I need to dry fire and shoot a lot more. Up my skills so the modifications matter. Awesome setup. stay safe out there!
Absolutely you can't buy skill but you can buy the headroom once you've maxed out you current capabilities
Great video, appreciate your service!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I shot this pistol yesterday. All I can say is wow! I see the ramjet in my future.
Built the same thing with the same parts except I sent the slide to Agency Arms to get there AOS cut.
Excellent video I really enjoyed it, I have been building my EDC lately as well
First off love the video great break down and information sharing…I personally run a Glock 17 with acro p2 and x300 turbo been looking at changing to a apex or agency trigger and have been also thinking of getting barrle and comp setup
What do you think about the Glock performance trigger on a carry gun?
Thank goodness I only shoot competition. 17L Stock ,17L MOS Optic, TTI 34 Open, 43 Pocket, 1500 - 2000 rounds 147 gr./mo. And no fear of death.. Your expenditures seem quite reasonable
yeah you rance guys are no joke I hung out with some nationals guys from a weekend a year ago
I have a very similar pistol set up. I had a few fte's with some cheap monarch 115 last weekend which was disappointing. However I normally shoot blazer 115 and that gave me zero issues.
I'm probably going to put in a polydat trigger and possibly the owp connector as well soon.
You should look into getting the radian compressor spring and running the 15lb spring which is what everyone recommended for that comp. Radian designed it for that comp specifically just to take the reliability even further. I have the same build but with the compressor spring in my opinion i would rather buy the spring over the comp. To me from my testing the spring made more of a difference then the comp
OG p365 is my ideal ccw with Wilson Combat XL grip and Magguts 14rd mag optional.
The WC grip modules are the best thing to happen to sig since the p226
nicely done sir - content and delivery…grateful
Thank you kindly!
Researching this topic without experience is difficult. Who do I trust? Is this another sponsered sales video? Your video is honest, and you stake your life on it. Thank you for your time making this video and for your service.
We have the same set up and mindset when I wanted to build my ultimate duty pistol. Only difference is I put Glock’s new enhanced performance trigger in it( which is really good and keeps internals OEM. And I’m still debating if I want to get the ramjet afterburner. I had a PMM comp installed on it in the past but wouldn’t feed 115gr reliably, only hotter ammo.
Glock sells 24 rd mags for their double stacked 9mms for like 30 bucks, save some money on extensions. Why not go with the glock performance trigger? Its hard for me to justify 100 dollars on a flared magwell on a gun that already has a flared magwell built in, especially if i need to conceal it.
Excellent videos. You’ve gained your knowledge through experience and you’re sharing it with us. I didn’t realize you were an affiliate of psa. It’s unfortunate. I just spent ~$900 with them over the past week.
Started playing with 80% builds back in lockdown and I settled with SCT lower (not 80%, Strike Ind. liteslide (no plates) holosun ACESS valcon(first red dot),Apex duty trigger, Ballistic Advantage bbl. It fits the Blackhawk T holster. Of course not all upgrades done at once so rounds still counting @1500ish
I just got an overwatch precision mag well for a 34 gen 5 I've been tinkering with. I'm not a dude who normally goes much beyond sights and maybe a 3.5 - 4 pd connector on a glock.....I have had mixed luck over the years with triggers. Apex= good to go but didn't like the feel.....Agency syndicate= good for a while then failures to reset. Tyrant= bad from the start BUT it was an old gun with a lot of rounds and I didn't give it much love in the "trouble shooting" department. Lol. I usually like a stock trigger with a minus connector and a dot (rmr) or Ameriglo troopers or hackathorns. Anyway, I like the SLR a lot....looks cool to not that it matters. I usually stuck to Zev mag wells, but I REALLY like the O.W.P. If you ever get curious try the over watch mag well brother.......I beat on mine for around 400 rds. out back today, I'm loving it so far. Greetings from KY.
My duty gun is now a 17 (again): Nomad Defense 9F frame, Zev Citadel Slide, Radian afterburner/ramjet, Holosun 507comp, Johnny Glock Vex Trigger, Angry BearArmsBUIS. My backup gun is the same, but a 9x frame. Off duty carry is a CZ Shadow 2 Compact with SRO.
I prefer the Agency Arms Duty Magwell for the Gen 5…. It doesn’t have a flat spot on it anywhere, perfectly beveled all the way around the bottom
That gap that Modlite has always made me choose Surefire every time.
Tactical pontoon triggers are drop in with the discso..
What wasn’t mentioned is some discos allow the trigger to be pulled and the striker drop before the barrel is fully into battery.
May be more of a gen 3-4 thing?
I haven’t fooled with a gen 5 yet
Great video and nice build. I dropped a like 👍
I got a bunch of Glocks and never had an issue with the mag release and found it interesting that you said it always gets changed out. I don't doubt you but for me it works as intended.
Keep up the great work!
Good detail. One question. I heard you shouldn't run metal mag releases
on plastic mags or vice-versa. Is that true? (sorry - not a Glock guy)
I've been running aluminum mag release for 7 years or so probably close to 80k rounds through glocks with them never had an issue
My ultimate trigger combo is the Ghost Duty 5.0 Connector, and Overwatch Polydat trigger. Shorter travel to break, strong wall. Magic. You won't pull through it like a 3.5 connector.
I have the same rig with an SRO and different trigger work. It’s good.
You must be lucky! I never heard of a LE Agency allowing internals to be upgraded due to legal liability concerns. No department around me allows it, and as a Chief I only allow optics, lights and OEM internals such as extended slides releases and trigger shoes.
Not really uncommon around here but you have modern guys bringing modern solutions. A minus connector is a factory glock option and this trigger is a cleaned up factory trigger bar. The legal liability deal has been shut down at least everywhere near me. It's either a good or bad shoot. Nothing I've done eliminates or changes and the safety of the firearm and all factory safeties remain intact. I know sheriff's that run tricked out Staccatos, g35 and g34 which come factory with the things I changed(minus connector, extended controls, cleaned up trigger bar)
Cool build out. For a future build I want a g17 grip from nomad defense with an agency or arc slide probably a RCR or rmr HD on it. A comp of some type for sure.
Probably not getting that for some time I am still finishing out a build on a Walter pdp pro sd and getting a new slide for sig macro. Along with doing some work on a few cz I have so with so many projects things do tend to go slowly.
I run a nearly identical set up. Just a stock trigger and it’s an mos with an fcd plate. P2 Slr magwel Kagwerks slide stop etc. my slide stop ate the shit out of my slide but it’s smooth now.
Would you be worried about possibly getting dirt in the comp and that causing issues ?
I mean the comp is full of carbon chunks so nope
Still building mine out atm. Sig p320 base Apex forward trigger bar kit, and tlr1 so far
How did you mount the acro on the 45? I didn’t see a plate and I was under the impression the mos slide wouldn’t accommodate the acro without plates? Is it the standard slide that you had cut? Thanks for the video man
Love my acro p-2’s got one on my G17 and sig m18.
I own a lot of Glocks. I carried a Gen2 31 for 20 years every day.
I'll never daily carry one again. The grip angle actually causes compression between my little finger and wrist that, not infrequently, causes my hand to lose all sensation for a short period. I can look at the hand and see what it's holding, but I can't feel it. I can tell the index finger to squeeze, and it will, but I can't feel it.
Respect brother, you REALLY put the time into this pistol. I totally agree.. I will NOT carry a pistol without putting 1000 rounds of training ammo and 200 rounds of carry ammo with ZERO firearm related malfunctions. If I pull my concealed firearm we're past talking and it's time to do work. It better work 100% of the time.
Thank you
It amazes me that a bone stock Sig 226 worked for me for 25 years.
I mean they can work I have 2 one with about 22k rounds pretty much every part of it's been replaced it's 9 years old. I have an old west German ancient in age. Pristine in condition will probably make it another 50 years. Point being I don't shoot one of them this glock is past 9000 rounds in only half a year
My G43 & G26 have remained virginal material!
You got that right and used it on deployments as well. Get a 226 or 229. Sig has a cheaper red dot that works just as good or better But hey what do I know just 22 years mil. So my question police officers working with trigger job firearms. That’s so dangerous. Maybe i am lost on this be are we talking security job or a police officer. With all the money you put in this Glock you could have got staccato P with a better trigger. 226 legion or Xfive 320. That is good to house protection.
Try Floyds Custom Shop Magwell you can use backstrap and fit oem base plates
And dont have that bothering screw yn th back and dosnt move any where
And try base plates they are money
Id love to see what sworn agency would allow the leniency for their officers or deputies to carry a "custom" duty weapon...i personally have worked for 3 different agencies sworn...and NONE of them allowed us to have mods on our firearms other than night sights...and a hogue slip on.... (this was in Kentucky) boy how have times changed...ive seen as lenient as an "approved list" but never "custom"..lucky you! Stay safe brother!
Idk man I think anyone carrying a firearm for protection both Leo , civ , mil .. it should be a stock item and not bubbed up .. now a range blaster or a uspsa blaster .. sure so all out .. 2lb trigger with all the bells and whistles you can cram on it ..
The FBI HRT use to issue a custom 45. I use to work for the second largest agency in my state and I carried a custom Novak
Pretty common now what you're describing as is a result of the first reply which is if it ain't stock you can't have it. It's a severly outdated mentality right up there with no lights on handguns or dots on handguns or rifles. There are still some agencies but as these older chiefs either retire or get shown why the mods are important. It's changing. My agency all mods have to be done by the armorer (which is me) ensures subpar and unsafe mods aren't allowed to happen. In this world any and all things that make you better and more accurate are a welcome addition
@@unclefreedom213 well for 99.9 percent out there the best mod you can do to make you more accurate is the nut pulling the trigger .. so no mods will over come a bad shooter
@mesa50w this is 100 percent accurate, that's why I beat on it so hard with the comp. I see it over and over.
shooter build solid fundamentals
shooter buys comp
shooter gets lazy with grip
shooter struggles to gain benefit
shooter blames comp
shooter takes it off
shooter has a million bad habits to fix
The only thing i did with my g17 gen5 mos was put the holosun on it and every now and then a light. But i keep it simple. I did want the comp but it's not needed really. I'ma civilian so i really don't need a lot of extras. Great video.
My agency does not allow any personal weapons or modifications for duty. We can't even use mag extensions or G17 mags in our G19 MOS. We don't even have red dots. I only have Talon Grips and an X300 Turbo. Surefire gives 20% off to LEOs.
Man that's awful I would get with your armorer and instructors have them show the decrease in liability and increase in effective hits with a dot. I've had to do this from the smoother trigger allows me to be more accurate and dot decrease our liability to showing the benefits of wmls and why sls holsters suck for le
First let me start off by saying..... Love the shirt! Those guys are the greatest. I get most of my patches from them..... Vet owned and operated.... forward thinking.... On to the build.... Very niiiice, well thought out. I have yet to shoot a glock with a ramjet on it. I have comped pistols but none of them are Glocks. Thanks for sharing. Just sub'd.
Can you recommend any rechargeble batteries for the tlr 1 hl. Ive looked online and have found conflicting info on wether to run them or not
Meprolight now has a closed dot and its 300$ I hear its solid
So for the last 2 decades cops can't 300 lm trl1 but today we can't use a 500 sub trl7 ..sure
I freaking love the ow connector i pair it with everything ow shoe agancy shoe and of course my favorite the apex i have longer fingers and the apex just sits a little more proud than others .
Do you consider the Agency trigger shoe to be better than the Overwatch and if so why? I did the whole overwatch np3 and trigger shoe kit and have been impressed with it but I’ve never tried any of agencies products.
How many rounds have you got on the kagwerks and has it had any issues?
What do you recommend for a quality pistol belt magazine pouch that one can wear for 1 or 2 magazines?
I’m glad you brought up the light conversation. I’m in love with full lights too🗣️💯
I just want to know EXACTLY what Holster @unclefreedom213 uses.
He says it in this video and the concealed carry video 24:40
You get a true plus 5 with that mag extension?
@@mmcgarry7384 yes
Is this the same g45 with Acro P2 on PA today? I got that discount profile and looking to get this but want to ensure it’s direct mounted. Thanks!
did you have issues with ramjet FTF and FTE malfunctions on your G45?
not a single one and at this point over 10k rounds
@@unclefreedom213 followed your build - looks great, added ramjet and had FTF and FTE several times, plus magazine spring and the follower got stuck in the middle (OEM mags with warne). Any advice?
@unclefreedom213 the only thing you didn’t mention was guide rod and recoil spring weight. Factory or tuned?
factory and on my 3rd one
Now that Link Tree has taken down your account, is there somewhere else to find your affiliates?
yeah check any newer video there a new link
Do you run a safariland holster? My one hang up on the ramjet for duty use is how it gets stuck on ALS device at slide lock. Goofs up single handed reloads and administrative stuff like “lock slide to rear and holster”
I totally identify with the beginning of this vid. I love being an OR nurse, however, it kinda sucks getting called in. Can't complain, the country needs us. Beautiful build by the way. The whole vid is very informative.
thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it
Did you stick with the OEM recoil spring? I'm running the DPM systems soft captured recoil spring in my G19 with a radian ramjet afterburner, Holosun 508t, SLR magwell and SLR +5 mag extensions, Tru glow night sights, X300A, Glock performance trigger, Vickers extended slide stop and Tyrant cnc backplate.
Yes, I'm still running the OEM recoil spring and haven't had a single issue
Whats the exact name for that radian barrel i cant find it no where
I see the radian afterburners for the 19/19x but not for the 45
@@Ephixa06 The ramjet/Afterburner combo and the 45 is a 19 length barrel for the gen 5
@ that helped alot i appreciate it
Have you considered holosun PID?
I've considered and played with them the only thing that beats the turbo performance us the Modlite PL350G2 with OKW
Any advice for us plebs running mos g45s and wanna finally try red dots?
Don't use glocks plates! right now on Primary Arms hut the link in the video description and look at thier GLX RS-15 comes with a good plate for 119 shipped good glass and crisp dot. Lower third cowotnesses with Ameriglo GL-429 irons which is what I use good dot for cheap money and has a good plate. Using the link just helps my channel
TLR7 is an EDC light not a duty light
When you have to use your edc it becomes a duty light
@@Vanfools depends what you're using it for. For "every day carry" (CCW) it's just fine. You're not using it in an offensive capacity, it is strictly a last line of defense when all other options are either unavailable or exhausted. For that use TLR7 is *good enough*
What constitutes a good LEO?
No longer LEO so my “duty” is my concealed pistol. Currently, it’s a Glock 49. SRO on a Forward Controls plate. Trijicon suppressor sights. TRL7A light in a Tenicore holster. Everything internal is stock for now but that might change.