One Gun, Glock 19 After 14yrs
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- This is the second Glock I ever acquired over 14yrs ago.
Many great pistols have come and gone in that time, but this one has stuck around through it all.
While there are certainly other great options available, I'm simply not able to keep all of them.
So in that time I have become quite proficient with this Generation 4, and now have more than 50,000rnds through it.
A testament to the durability, availability of parts, and longevity of a well-built tool that is taken care of.
The slide, barrel, and frame are all orignal.
Basic wear and tear will occur, as such certain parts have been replaced; all of the springs, the locking block, and numerous RSA units in the course of my use.
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Beware the man with one gun... he likely knows how to use it effectively
Don’t be afraid of me then 😂
AMEN!!! 🤣
Especially with that level of holster wear!!
Or he is just a fudd who keeps it in a drawer
especially the man that only carries a glock 20 you ain’t hiding behind walls lol
This is like someone driving an old Toyota with a million miles on the odometer.
@adrnacad3434 by end of year I should have just broken in my Toyota with 200k.
Glock and Toyota, they just go together so well 🤌
There are just few of us 😊
Additional is a Seiko diver watch
@@roy993 I regularly wear an SKX007, but I've been enjoying my Casio Duro as or late.
I finally bought a Seiko King Turtle, and its my first and probably the last automatic watch. Had a Casio G-shock that my dad bought in 1991 had it till 2011 until it died. I bought the same year a Suunto Core all black to have in on the SF OTC (they allowed us a watch with an altimeter). Took this Suunto around the world on combat deployments, mountains, desert, oceans, jungles and is for me personally the best watch I ever owned. Had to open it couple of times to clean the buttons because they got stuck (African fine sand), but it’s still waterproof and works great. In 2021 the original plastic watch bands got worn out so since then I replaced them two times with Chinese copies… Also carried G 19 for personal protection 24/7 for years and is a pistol I trust my life with. Hehehe also owned a Toyota Land Cruiser diesel and had it running on cooking oil hehehe. Stay safe and God bless!
"Beware the man who owns one gun."
- Unknown, via Hickock 45
"There many out there, but this one is mine"
Extremely corny Disney line
Glock 19
1) Reliability
2) Durability
3) Availability
Out of all the Pistols I have. A Glock will always be the one I carry & will be with me when SHTF
Will there ever be a SHTF?
@@AncientHueman no
If the moron VP and the Dummycrats steal the election this year..... yeah I believe SHTF situations will arise
This guy has bear claws for hands. He makes the G19 look like a G26 in his hands 😂.
Iliterally came down to comment exactly this but you beat me to it.
@@prizrak-br3332 😂
I was thinking the exact same thing before I came to comments
Consumer culture is prolific in the gun community.
It's refreshing to see a focus on minimalism and practicality.
What a lovely ode to the Glock 19. I have also tried many other handguns, but they all just made me appreciate my 19 even more.
Love all your content man. We’re in a couple of the same groups on facebook
One of the best long term reviews I have ever seen
Awesome, thanks for shouting out the late great James Yeager.
Rip buck Angel
@@ImSrry4BeingWhite hahahaha thats F’ing hilarious
Long term carry guns that are used and have wear on them are the most good looking guns. If you don't already, probably a good idea to grab another g19
@dtomamerican3471 I ended up getting a Gen5 a couple years back for a good deal.
So far it just sits in the safe in case this one bites the dust.
I love the wear on the front of the slide. Like the perfect pair of jeans.
I like the words than came out from this man. I am 67 years old and have been a gunowner since 1993. I am lucky enough to own multiple guns from multiple brands(HK, Sig, SW, SA, CZ, Beretta, Glock, Browning....). If I am only limited to one gun, I would choose to have my Glock 19 Gen 5. It is simple to operate, reliable, light enough to carry, heavy enough to be my house gun, parts are readily available, has a track record to back it up. It is not the most accurate gun that I have, it is not the most expensive gun I have, it does not have the bling factor. But it is the most practical gun to have if I can only have one.
I just like Glocks and the main reason would be is that they just work and last for years.
Nice content ! I bought my 1st gun in 2016 and it is a glock 19 gen4. Truely dependable and ruggedly reliable. All i can say is that it isn't going anywhere and will stay by my side forever
I feel like I’m watching Gale from Breaking Bad talking about his Glock 19 lol.
Lmao Gale
I appreciated the BB reference
I still carry my Gen 2 G22. 25 years going.
This is one of the best reviews that I have seen in a long time.
Just an amazing firearm
I've carried glock 19s from gen 3 to 5 since 2009. It's always been my primary carry gun all stock other than the sights. Carried my gen 3 for 9 years then switched to the gen 5
This is me with M&Ps...Nothing but love for the G17/G19 too though.
I love that wear on the slide and whatever you do never change out that once black slide release!
That was a really good video. I appreciate the thought behind it all. James Yeager was a great man. Clint from Thunder Ranch also says buy a Glock 19 and a ton of magazines and train with it. I still have my first gen 4 G19 and I’ll never get rid of it. Thanks again for the video!
I’ve carried a g19 for a little over 20+ years. I own several other pistols but I know and trust my 19 so much that I just stick with it.
Most popular pistol ever.
I absolutely love this video. The way you articulate & express how you feel about this Glock has me amazed.
Stay safe & thank you for your time.
Your presentation and delivery is very entertaining. I don’t carry guns but I just watched this entire video. Nice job.
Easy lick
People that say glocks are over priced for what you get are crazy.
Once you've spent 15,000 dollars plus in ammo without having issues, that 200 dollars you feel you over paid goes out the window.
It's so rare to see other brands with 50,000 plus rounds through them. Especially without major issues. But with glock It's pretty common.
Beautiful glock! Thanks for posting it.
His hands are huge!! And my Glock 19 gen 4 is my favorite gun of all time, I’ve had mine for years and trust my life with it, I always find myself reaching for it
Can't go wrong with a G19 or any Glock. I almost bought one last week. Instead, I picked the PSA Dagger Micro and fell in love with it. I'm a big fan of PSA, having owned one of their ARs for a while now. I'm excited to have a pistol modeled after a Glock, that still gives me a 15-round capacity, in a slightly smaller size more suited to my body-type, for a price that allowed me to pick up extra mags, a red-dot, holster and some other accessories, for less than the price of the Glock. Hoping you get at least another 14 years out of your 19! Cheers!
What a great and refreshing video on real long term usage/review!
Can't watch the whole thing now, but I wanted to say congrats! I'm about that long with a G26 and G17 backup mag... when you know, you know! 👊
There's such beauty in a person who cherishes one thing they have in particular and has spent massive amounts of time with it. Someone's carry gun is as good an example as any, and if it's going to only be one gun for over a decade at a time, it might as well be a Glock.
This is one of many videos that made my first 9mm the G19. Still getting used to it, but no complaints. Thank you for sharing and doing it very well!
Excellent video, thanks for it. I’m early in my firearms/self-defense journey. And I’m tired of the constant pressure to buy the latest wonder gun. Videos like this give me inspiration to commit to one gun that works for me and to forget the rest. Comes down to the 43X and G26, both excellent in their own ways and I struggle to decide which i should dedicate my time and money and energy to mastery.
@chasedooley6237 glad to have made a positive confirmation for you, I appreciate the nod.
I can't tell you what's going to be right for your use case. It's quite personal, and you're the one that needs to like the end result.
Personally, I'd choose the Glock 26, which I do keep around because I got a really good deal on it.
In my hands, the slimline 43 series offerings are just not a good choice, and weren't available back when I got my G26 10yrs ago.
The overall design of the G26 tends to be much easier for me to manage recoil, and get a firm grip on in general.
I appreciate the magazine flexibility, while also having a pistol that is reasonable for my body size and pants to pocket carry.
A 43x just isn't going in a pocket, and the slimline design is obnoxious for me to keep on target well.
Always, always, try and rent a piece so you can really work with it, and make a determination that's good for you.
The recoil on a 43x isn't bad by any means, but I find it to be punchier than the G26 due to the narrow frame. This matters when it comes to personal preference, but also when managing follow-up on target.
The G26 is essentially 100% with a 30yr track record, a plethora of aftermarket support, and considerably more consistent with whatever ammo you feed it.
The 43x can be modded, Shield Arms magazines, and all sorts of extras...
Cool.
The G26 is designed from the get-go to work with all double stack 9mm Glock mags, and does so perfectly. That reliability cannot be said for S15 mags.
Get a really good G19 holster like the Tenicor Velo4 and use it for the G26, that thing will disappear on pretty much anyone.
That's my input, and I hope it helps you well!
Cheers and best wishes on making your choice.
@@PhotoCaptured Appreciate the response! I already own both, but I agree with you about them. I like my 43X because of how it feels in my hand, very natural, and it’s really light and comfortable to carry. I’m also really fast out of concealment with it, draw to first shot in just less than a second. But my 26 shoots so much better, more versatile, more concealable. I have a Certum 3 for my 19 that I haven’t tried with my 26; I will though! Thanks again, be safe and train hard!
This is how my journey with the 26 gen 4 is.
May God bless you and your family! Great video so simple, tried and true.
The ware gives it so much more personality 🥵
I love the finish wear on the front of the slide. Yes, you use your gun.
Nice! Now you can get a CAA MCK with a 16 inch barrel for the Glock 19.
I might get a G19 here in CA but frame work would be needed because all stock Glocks are uncomfortable for my hands.
I have a bunch more than 1, but still carry the same G26 I bought almost 20 years ago.
Loved my 19, had it for four years and it was often the only pistol that I owned. I kinda regret selling it.
I've devolved a bit and gone 1911 because it works a little better for me in a couple of ways; it solves some pet peeves I have with most handguns and how they fit and function in my hands, but the G19, especially the Gen 4 like you have, is a fantastic pistol. I might buy another one.
I can see some dead skin rubbing on that grip. Meaning is being carried everyday. Well done. Looks just like mines. 💯
Less lethal option is Pom small pepper spray. Sometimes that’s all you need - some hot sauce.
I've carried a 19 since my 21st birthday. I've just recently bought a dagger micro to use in the summer time. the 19 is the jack of all trades. I use a G17 at work, and can't say that it shoots much better than the 19. It has worked just fine for me all this time. I will give the smaller gun a go and see if it's significantly more comfortable to carry in the Summer time or not.
I have my duty issue G17 from a past life.
Great piece, but I see no good reason to carry it much. Like you, I don't find that it brings me any benefits, and the increase in size just means more effort to conceal.
I do prefer the G17 mags if I'm going to carry a spare because they index much easier for me.
The shorter G19 mags can be funky to manipulate with my hands getting in the way...
Very nice! I carried a cz75d pcr for 9 years. Simplicity is often the best path. I actually carry a PSA dagger now. Liked it better than my Glocks. Once I got past 3k rounds on it with no malfunctions I deemed it good to go. Takes Glocks mags, parts, was half the cost with same functionality and better ergonomics.
Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS with Tier One Tactical or P Holster! Nothing beats this combination.
Just like most things that came out in the 90's. The glock 19 is timeless. I personally changed the frame out for an agtermarket one however.
You'll probably never wear out that barrel too. I've heard and watched many youtubers say pistol barrels don't really wear down because of the lower pressures (compared to rifle rounds).
@AN_APPEAL_2_HEAVEN I have very rarely heard of anyone buring out a pistol barrel; one of the very few... is Miles over @TacticalHyve when he put over 50k through an orignal Sig P365.
Multiple factors there, and I don't know all of them, but I think we can agree that anyone putting 50k through a micro compact is pretty rare.
Larger pistols tend to have fewer stress factors, while the smaller ones take more punishment. Especially if the carry ammo is on the hotter side.
I don't agree with all the methods they practice, but Tactical Hyve is doing wonders for the 2A community. In particular, for the people of California, so they are well worth the support. Even if you just watch their content, and give your input occasionally.
I feel the same, gone back & forward buying handguns landed on the 17 myself. Only added night sights & was thinking of trying talon rubber since I never tried it & a magwell. I don’t like touching Glocks messing up the reliability that’s it for me. But I kept a future collectible that I’ll probably never get rid of Jericho steel f9 pre-2019, beautiful piece.
Nice choice and one gun solution. Kudos to you.
It’s super cool to see a gun like that with honest wear not just tossed around and has very few rounds through it congratulations to you!
iv had my Glock since 2015 it was my first concealed carry firearm. although I carry a smith and Wesson these days I still love my Glock. will never get rid of it.
Cool video. I have the exact same setup. Same gen 4 19 with that Magpul magwell. Love how it forces my hand higher up. I have Teijicon night sites on mine. I have tried other guns for carry, including the M&P Compact 2.0 but the thicker Glock grip feels so good it’s like it was made for me. I have a HK45 for hiking in the mountains. 45ACP will kill a black bear or a man. You can’t go wrong with a Glock or HK product.
I still like the Gen4s regardless of what people say about them. That’s what I cut my teeth on when I started shooting pistols
If I was introducing someone to firearms, this video would be required viewing.
@paulfrancois7653 that is quite the compliment and endorsement. Thank you kindly!
Just picked up a OD Green Gen 3 Glock 19!
"Your responsibility to be ready for the fight never ends." JY
Good vid! You sound like a barista (not an insult, just soft spoken and peaceful) but have a Glock with 60,000 through it. Hahahah. Kudos sir
@AaronSomes the profile photo probably gives me away a bit, but if you can believe it I actually worked at an on campus coffee shop many years back.
Christian College so alcohol is not allowed on campus, and strongly discouraged, but coffee was quite popular.
Most of us guys carried while we served fru-fu coffee, so this comment has a very fond memory associated with it for me 😎
Great video, brother. As time has gone by I too have realized that its best just to have a few good quality items that will last and not get caught up in being a consumer, chasing the latest and greatest. Well done.
New subscriber to your channel. The Glock 19 is the true only one hand gun!
Trial and error got me to the tenicor holster, mag pouch, and belt.
Excellent video, I love the glock 19 and carry one on occasion. Only stipulation would be that for *most* people today the G19 is too big for daily carry.
What a work horse
I’ve got g19.3 g19.5 and g19x
Love them all …
Thank you! I was contemplating getting installing a backstrap piece on my gun, but I was concerned about it being noticeable through my clothes. You helped convince me.
Don't show this to my wife. Glocks multiply.
Thank you for sharing your experience :)
Velo 4 is unbeatable
Hey Timmy! You've got a sub. Love the honest wear on a carry gun.
Glock 26 for the last decade. I milled the slide & now carry appendix with a 15+2 baseplate as my spare mag but I love the thing and no matter how many other guns I buy it's always what I pick for my CCW.
Timothy that is a GD beautiful gun. GD beautiful
It’s a glock… there’s literally nothing special about it, they all look the same
Bro your hands are huge !
Thank you Mr. Brown for this video sir. Very clear and Very firm on your instructions. I’m a believer as well. Thank you for this amazing video. Nice content.
This is rad.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Its 2024 and im gonna buy a glock g19 gen3. Gen 5 its very expensive in my country, then i should go for gen 3.
Ps: a gunsmith can paint your gun slide with cerakote, will look like brand new
@duque_bm whatever you decide on, enjoy it well!
The only way I'd consider coating my slide is if I start having rust issues with carry.
So far so good, and I kinda like the honest wear 🔥
Great video bro, I aspire to be like you with guns.
@NubsDaShooter be safe, train well, and remember that at the end of the day - getting home and never using it - is the best life.
Don't be afraid to try out things, and see what you like; there are lots of great options, and I have a few that I've kept.
They just don't get carried much for one reason or another - usually capacity, weight, and, most importantly, reliability.
@@PhotoCaptured of course, and yeah I feel you on that
can you explain why/how you cut the beavertail?
Also interested in the material/putty you used on it to make it less flimsy.
Great video and loving this type of long form content.
Thanks again!
@elyperez9885 Gen4 and 5 come with backstrap options in the box when new, otherwise Amazon is your friend.
I prefer factory, so I'd recommend getting those 👌
My method is to measure 5-8 lines of texture down from the trigger housing pin/backstrap keeper.
Then I make a mark on each side, and use heavy kitchen scissors to cut the lower part of the strap off.
Once that is down I just snip each sharp corner to start my blending process.
Buff it all with some 400 grit sand paper, make sure it is contoured and blended nicely, and mount it.
If you really want it to stay in place, but still be removed for yearly cleaning, I pack a pea size glob of Gorilla brand poster putty under the upper portion after warming it in my fingers.
Firmly, but gently press it into place so it spreads out, and then push the pin through.
Mine has held up perfectly for a little more than 2yrs now with no issues.
The end result is a beavertail to avoid slide bite, while not increasing the overall grip circumference. I may have huge hands, but I really don't need the extra girth to get a good firing grip on my pistols.
That said I shoot the G20 with or without the backstrap, and even a P226 with the medium (bulky) grip just fine.
My draw is much more consistent with the backstrap, and I don't have any issues with slide bite. Many, many, guys shoot just dine without the beavertail mod, but I find it to be a game changer. So I take every edge I can, while still keeping the whole G19 as bone stock as possible.
No send off work, and no customization that I cannot easily repeat myself.
I'll be doing a video soon showing the whole process, and what it does for me 😎
@@PhotoCaptured that's the next video I was hoping you'd make! Subbing now to make sure I don't miss it.
I like the Casio duro too
Great video brother. Glad you know and have the one true savior too!!!
Great video, may God bless you brother 🙏🏾🙌🏾
Nice. Unless you live somewhere really dangerous carrying mags is excessive burden. I keep it simple 22lr 8 shot snubby 43c model. It’s just so easy pocket carry or AIWB. Also carry 8 shot snubby IWB 357mag 327PC
If you want to carry mags highly recommend Vertx EDC jeans defiance model. Most of us will never need to shoot our gun. It’s an insurance policy.
Awesome video! Thanks
I’m still up in the air I bought a 26 gen not long ago I don’t abuse my guns always clean them I don’t shoot reloads I found that my trigger house has a big ol crack sent it to Glock saying it’s going to cost such an such money they might need to do this and it’s warranty for a year I’ve had it a month
I don't know the amount, but definitely check out what it would be to order a trigger housing assembly and DIY the install.
Glock warranty has treated me well, but I realize that isn't everyone's experience.
I do have a 26 and enjoy it, but it's essentially new other than carry time wear for a few years. If you can get it repaired and going, it's a fantastic piece to carry and learn with as you go.
Hope you can get it addressed, and would love to hear back what you decide, a and how the outcome is!
Cheers
@@PhotoCaptured yeah it looks and feels good I’m a small guy so it fits me better than full size guns I had it sent to Glock just waiting on what they say
Great story, sir. Will you be uploading more content in the near future?
@Stormtrooper_Accuracy I'm already working on some outlines for a few more.
Primarily going for quality content rather than a set schedule or release.
I am pushing for one per week if I can maintain the good content, and have something worth sharing 👌
Respect sir
Good grief! Massive hands!!
She’s a beauty
It's like a favorite pair of old tennis shoes or pants. Sure, they're worn and show it, but they just feel so comfortable
@dbcooper69 great jeans and well broken in pistols for me ✌️
Never did turn into a sneaker-head, and I'm a 90s kid, clearly I missed something.
Could you do a breakdown of all the springs/parts you replaced over the lifespan of this gun? Maybe elaborate on if you were changing things out preemptively or after they broke. After that many rounds, did you notice and recurring weak spots or parts breakages?
Thanks for this video, I found it really fascinating.
@Bakercakes77 thanks for this excellent question.
I have addressed it elsewhere. However, I am happy to share again!
The RSA I just repalce every 5-6k or whenever the pistol does not return to battery with a full magazine and attempting to chamber a round with it pointed straight up.
(Gen3 or below should be every 3k, otherwise you risk battering the frame.)
Trigger return spring was replaced around the 10-12k mark due to catastrophic failure.
Since then, I just replaced it every 8k.
The striker spring I replaced at each 20K mark after a streak of light primer strikes after the 30k mark.
It can take a lot, but I want it to work reliably.
The locking block I replaced at 40k based on a trusted recommendation.
There is risk of stress failure, micro fractures, and even a catastrophic breakdown. Rather than risk the slide to face result, I chose to replace it.
I have since sent it off to Glock Smyrna for analysis and opinion.
No word back as of yet, other than that it is received and being looked at.
All push pins get replaced every 10k.
In total less than 100 beans to upkeep the pistol, the rest has been ammo related, and that's come out to about 16k over the last decade and a half.
Even if it failed tomorrow, I've more than gotten my value out if it.
@@PhotoCaptured Wow, this very informative. Thank you!
Thank you, great video sir.
So oddly enough it works as a slide release
Amazing thumbnail
LOOks just like mine front end slide worn down down like mine.
Eloquent and well presented video on the G19 :) The wear on that slide after 14 years is beautiful and that round count is impressive! I am absolutely inspired by your journey with it. It's easy to always want the newest/shiniest thing, instead of sticking with ol' reliable. I've had and carried my Gen 4 for about 5 years. Basically the same setup as yours with the magpul magwell, but in FDE and I attached a TLR 7 flex. Is there a particular reason why you don't add a weapon mounted light?
@CheJoffre thank you!
I have several WML offerings from Streamlight, but I find them much more useful on a rifle or shotgun.
In the EDC role, I much prefer a little extra comfort and the guarantee that I will always carry it. There are times that clothing or work allows for me to pull it off and not feel like I'm getting jabbed all day.
The handheld high power lights are much preferred in my use case, and I can very effectively make hits while manipulating the light with my other hand.
Yes, there are certainly some downsides, but I ALWAYS have a light on me when I'm out and about. Usually a I have a Pro-Tac 2L-X or Cloud EDC on me 👌
Great points! Looking forward to seeing more of your videos, Brother. So refreshing to hear your point of view.
@CheJoffre much appreciated ✌️
I don't "script" myself, so it really comes down to what quality content I can focus on.
Not so much in relevance sake, but being up front and clear for some who don't want to be bombarded by the long timers.
There are a number of great guys who have put out impressive content, and I'll leave them to their skill area. I'm hoping to keep things fresh and generally focus on long-term use. The new and shiny isn't necessarily going to be a thing on my channel. Nothing against it, I'm just a tried and true sort, so I'll stay in my lane.
I love Glocks ❤
500 subscribers, 42k views in a month. the algo has smiled brightly upon this vid
@bubble-water-benny now to do it justice and provide worthwhile content that isn't a re-hash of a thousand other videos.
My hope is to bring something of worth and reasonable quality to said subscribers.
It's not something I ask for, and equally I hope to return the favor.
Here's to the best!
Amen brother, Jesus is Lord and God is good!
Bro is huge. He makes that thing look like g43. Mf hickok45 here
wow, Mr. Brown, what a fantastic video, I love your thought process and how you describe things, you have a wide vocabulary. I am definitely subscribing!!
@thePreparedFather thank you kindly.
I hope that you find future content equally broad, and of good value.
My uploads tend to be sporadic at best because I'm going for quality content rather than a set schedule of so/so material.
@@PhotoCaptured Of course brother, I understand that. This definitely qualifies for quality content. Thanks for the reply and I will be happily awaiting the next upload
I want to say that i love this video. So great
Thanks for your thoughts on this subject. I envy you. I got interested in guns for personal protection in 2015 in my late 50s. I have spent thousands of $$$ on lots of pistols, searching for the perfect piece, and now have a safe full that I would like to sell. I shoot every week but it is always a different pistol (I enjoy them all). I wonder how much more confident and competent I would be if I had stuck with one pistol for carry and one or two for home defense. If one is going to stick to one handgun the Glock is a fine choice---shoot it as much as you desire and can afford--for as you said, it is reliable and easy to clean and maintain. And not expensive to own long term.
@stevestone5671 thank you for the detailed comment and nod sir.
One of my uncles is Dutch, and I learned a thing or two about buying once - and always go for quality when possible. If you didn't know, the Dutch people are why we have copper wire! Two men were quibbling over a penny, and before long they discovered that they could sell the wire for more than what the one penny was worth.
I have nothing against collecting, in fact I have several pieces that I'm rather proud of.
But there's also the cost factor and reality that I'm just a humble man, with limited means.
My wife and our families come first, so my finances are generally spoken for.
Words I live by - invest your time and energy well, because God only gives us one life to live. There's a lot to enjoy, and the things I spend my money on have to be long lasting.
Otherwise it just becomes a hassle.
@@PhotoCaptured Well said. The older I get the more of a minimalist I become. And thank you for the encouragement of your faith. May our blessed Father and the Captain of our salvation continue to bless you and yours is my humble prayer.
@@stevestone5671 AMEN!