Glock 42
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- Shooting, discussing, and comparing the size and weight of the new Glock 42.
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I wouldn't do that if I were u!
Picking in hickok45's backyard is life-threatening!!!
@@luckyluciano4075 that is the main thing i think about watching his videos lol
Omg whoever medal detects his yard in 100 years will have a field day
Yea lojack lets do it we need ammo now
I wonder how many rounds have been fired on Hickok's holy ground?
The .380 is a very unjustly underrated cartridge. It is actually a pretty vicious little round, and at relatively close range can deliver significant hydrostatic shock and considerable penetration. If one understands and accepts that it's just not a .40 or .45 or 10mm, and has the will and the skill to work within those parameters, the .380 is a very acceptably effective sidearm.
007 my name is Bond James Bond... and 380 is my baby.
The 10mm is king and the .380 is the dirt under it's shoes
It will kill
@@angelvalle9963 anyone who owns a 380 ACP and thinks they're anything other 22 long rifle owner there sadly mistaken
@@imJohnnyCox only a doofus conceal carry’s a 10mm
We should also remember that the .380 ACP has a long and distinguished history as a service caliber for many years.
We should also remember why we don’t do that anymore…..
@@GeneralKatowould you volunteer to be shot by one?
@@GeneralKato We don't do it anymore because gun companies and/or stores sponsor law enforcement and sell them their "top of the line" model which is always in 9mm or .45.
@@GeneralKatojust because newer calibers are better doesn’t mean .380 is bad…
My first EDC was a Smith &Wesson. 357 magnum. Years later I switched to a Glock 23 in .40 caliber. Years after that a Glock 26 in 9mm. Currently, my every day carry is a Glock 42 with Trijicon HD XR Night Sights and a 9 round ETS magazine fitted with an XGRIP for a full three-finger grip. I load the magazine with 8 rounds maximum, plus one in the chamber, to ensure 100% reliability. Ammo of choice is Underwood Extreme Penetrator 380+P. This combination has very little recoil, is very controllable and EXTREMELY accurate! I carry it 24/7 in a pocket holster and honestly it's so light and compact that I forget it's there. The best self-defense pistol is the one you never leave home without!
Sounds like a great setup. Love mine as well!
I carry the "Baby Glock" daily also, same type holster, 8 round extended mag loaded with Buffalo Bore 380+P, 100 grain solid lead flat points. Very accurate and controllable. I never leave home without it!!
You sir, are like the Bob Ross of firearms. Much respect.
So true
These are happy trees.....
Nailed it
Reliable , stealthy, soft shooter , precise headshots.
It may "Only" be a .380 but I would rather be behind it than in front of it.
The same can be said about a BB gun so that is not a good argument
Sgt Balestrini it wasn't an argument, more of an opinion.
+William Silvertoes many have died at the end of a .22.
+JPVegh Many have died at the end of musket ball.
Many have died at the end of a fist...
The 42 is such a good shooter. And the weight difference between it and the 43, when loaded and deep concealed, is very noticeable.
I have a carry clip attached to the slide and clip it IWB to the rear right side hip and forget I’m carrying it. I also rotate a Taurus 85 and G3C in colder weather with bulkier clothes and the difference of weight even with those modest sized guns is very noticeable. Love the 42!
@@usernamesrlamo The G42 is that much lighter??Than the Taurus and Rugers? That would be a Glock first! Haha
@@hoopslaa5235 I switched from a Taurus GX4 to a G42 mostly because of the weight. The 42 when loaded is still lighter than the GX4 unloaded. I kept having to hitch up my pants with the GX4 and the 42 fits in my pocket when I tuck in my shirt.
Size and weight and shootability make it a favorite of mine.
I like a Ruger LCP, but, I can hit well with the G42. Actual sights and a decent grip help.
I bought one of these a couple of weeks ago and promptly took it over to an indoor range. I had one box of ball and one box of defense rounds. The first thing I noticed about the gun is how easy it is to handle. It feels good in the hand and the recoil is very light and well matched to the balance of the weapon. The second thing I noticed is how accurate it was. Amazing little groups right away with both rounds. I have been shooting since I was 4 or so and have owned over 100 handguns, including many Glocks (love the 34). This is a pecularly fun gun to shoot. It puts a smile on your face. Carrying it concealed is a bit cumbersome. Mid back carry is best for me if out running. It is heavyish, but if confidence and placement mean anything, this gun fills a strange little niche. There is a video out on the Yt that has 3 women shooting the LCP, a Bodyguard, a Colt Mustang, and the Glock 42. They overwhelmingly chose the 42 for ease of control and trigger performance. I would agree. You might want a little Keltec or similar for a mouse pocket gun as an experienced shooter, but I think just about anyone could pick up a 42 and master it quickly while enjoying the task. Mine will stay in the collection!
I work in a hospital and I’ve seen what a .380 can do... for those who think it’s under powered, guess what... YOURE WRONG!
I don't deny that .380 can cause gruesome bodily damage. However, those of us who carry weapons for self-defense are concerned with quick, incapacitation. Will it stop the bad guy BEFORE he can shoot me?
Same with .22s. they're more powerful then people think and can still can someone
.22 long rifle, even when fired from a small pistol, is certainly deadly. However, I don't believe this is the best self-defense caliber for most of us. When I worked at a gun store a decade ago, we used to discuss the delicate, unpredictable trajectory of this round once it enters living tissue. We would joke and say if you shot a bad guy in the chest, the round could end up exiting through his nose. The main thing is that shooting in self-defense is intended to stop the threat from hurting or killing you. A bad guy strung out on PCP could take ten rounds of .22 long rifle and then die in the emergency room 12 hours later. What's important is, did your actions stop him before he could harm you? For me personally, I generally regard 9mm (with expandable ammunition) as the smallest self-defense round. I wouldn't recommend using a .22 unless you're an 84-year-old lady, and that's the biggest gun you can handle.
@@corioliseffect1204 You are right. My father knew a guy who was shot with a .22 (he was defending a girl who was assaulted by two guys). The bullet hit him in the abdomen and his intestines messed up really bad (the bullet turned into pieces and the intestines twisted -coiled... i don´t know the right adjetive-).
He died after in the hospital.
Sorry if I have bad english.
I carry a 45 I wonder what happens with that one lol
I LOVE my Glock 42 for concealed carry. I can carry it on-body with ease, either at the waist or on the thigh under a dress/skirt. With the Taran Tactical +2 base I have nine bullets at my disposal and it still fits in my very small waist holster with perfect concealment. BIGGEST REASON I LOVE IT? Easy to take apart, clean, and put back together, just like every other Glock.
As long as it suits your needs and youre happy with it.
How much did you pay for your holster
Marry me?
Pics of your thigh holster or it didn’t happen
Not sure if I'll get a reply, but what waist holster do you/ did you use for this? Going to buy a 42 for my wife.
About every video regarding the 42 begins with "I really wanted a single stack 9mm" or something of that sort. You have to think, the whole reason why they came out with the .380 first is so that every would buy it, then come out with the 9mm and everyone will buy that one too. If they came out with the 9mm first, very few people would purchase the .380. It's all a part of a strategic business plan. The single stack 9mm is coming.
Why you want single 9?
I think you are right. I see a 9mm single stack in the future probably within 2015.
yeah, its called the xds 9mm
***** EVERYBODY PARTY!
Ethan Jame
oh yeah! Great vid grandpa Hickock45! Best Glock 42 vid up on UA-cam yet. Thanks!
Agreed
lmfao glock 17 really looks small in my hands doesn't it! that had me dying
This guy is the epitomy of cool
Dennis Thomson no.
I love, love, LOVE my Glock 42. .380 is what I wanted! Super easy to conceal even with and +1 or +2 extender. Accurate at least to 65 feet, the distance I shot at the GSSF match in Talledega last November. It's exactly what I need to carry for my life, my routine. If I need more, I carry my Glock 19 in addition. Thanks for a great review, hickok45.
Well, just wanted to report back. I've owned, EDC, and have over 2k rounds through my 42. All I can say is I LOVE IT. It's a wonderful carry gun.
You were correct about the 25 and 28, here in Brazil we had the caliber restriction up until 2 weeks ago, so we could only own .380, 38 spl and smaller. Thank God this has changed!
I have a .357 magnum, a glock 23(.40) and a glock 42 and the one I naturally go for is the g42, because I can put a very tight group in a rapid fire mag dump from 10 ten yards away( further then the average self defense situation).
I have one and I like it.
we cant keep them in stock LOL great video as always
Still selling them cause I'd love to see the price of a used model in .380
@@zarris2389 I just got one for $364 nice gun
@@zarris2389 $319 new from glock got a discount through my job
@@josephcruz2950 I bet you're embarrassed you didn't get the 10mm which is the highest power gun from Glock
"I'm not sure where to hold, exactly, but I'll figure it out."
That's what she said.
Sick of hearing "it's just a .380!" There have been many studies, and reviews, of .380 since this video. The G42 is my latest purchase, and is now my favorite daily carry.
Well....the movie theater shooting was done with a .380. One shot to the chest equaled in death. Caliber aside its all about shot placement.
A lot of that was people not knowing how to treat a gunshot wound too. Tension Pneumothorax is what kills most gunshot victims.... and that's just a matter of relieving pressure and/or sealing the wound quickly.
singletrack29349 I seem to think that the bullet and shrapnel had something to do with that too. Doesn't matter if you know how to seal a wound if the shrapnel is tearing you apart on the inside.
singletrack29349 What? There was a doctor in the theater who knew how to treat a gun shot wound. That wasn't the issue. It had more to do with the fact it was placed in an area that caused trauma to kill.
Lance Bell, the movie theatre shooter used a few different guns, but the Glock he used was a Glock 22 which is a 40 caliber, not a Glock 42.
@@fireguy_75 I think hes talking about the Florida Movie theater shooting where a retired officer pulled a pistol out of his pocket and shot a guy in a confrontation. he claimed it was self defense but all the guy did was throw popcorn at him
I love my 42. Carry it in a pocket holster or an off the belt holster. 5 years of shooting it, not one malfunction.
I like that "So Glock got right on it .. oh wait, 25 years late"
Once again a straight to the point informative video by the best reviewer on UA-cam and the first stop I make in considering a new gun purchase. Looking for a reliable and easy to use low caliber option for the wife's conceal carry and this was on the top of our list for options. now even more so. Now to head to the range and have her try one out. Thankyou Hickock and keep em coming!
It may be a weaker round, but people don't understand that the .380 and the .9mm uses the same diameter bullet
Actually, .380 is 9.6mm. I don't understand why people don't like .380, or even .38 Special rounds. I love them.
Stefan Lowe You are correct that .380” equates 9.6mm however the .380 ACP uses a .355” diameter bullet which is the exact same diameter that the 9mm uses. The diameter of 9mm and .380 ACP is identical.
Only real difference between the two is case length, thus powder behind it.
.380 just a shorter rounder 9mm..
But Hickok... I didn't want it in a 9mm! I'm happy with it being in .380, and its far more practical for someone like me who has a small frame and finds a small 9mm pistol to be very uncomfortable... And this being slightly bigger then most .380 pocket pistol adds to that comfort just right, I think. And hey, SINCE its bigger, I'm sure Glock will roll out a 9mm model on the same frame at some point!
thats what i think they are planning. keep production cost down but only having to make some small tweaks to get it to work with 9mm. see how the frame design takes to the community and if enough people seem to like it but want the 9mm version they will then roll them out. i have to say if they make a 9mm version it will be on my list to get..
Agreed Bawa! :)
Glock 43 is 9mm
Triggered much
I LOVE ALL your videos. You are the GO TO authority in my opinion. There are other good reviewers of weapon systems, but YOU really help me make informed decisions. You give unbiased information on every video; not a homer like some of the other guys. Haha. One other thing; if I am in a gunfight, I want YOU on my team.
I like mine, but then I like all my Glocks, bought it because it was a Glock to add go rest of collection, they just work so well, thought Glock put a good fair price on it as well. $417.00 at my local sports store
Wa. State
Rudolph Clausius got mine at dicks field and stream about a month ago on sale for $400
lets stop the 9mm vs 380. if you hit the bad guy(or target), that's all that counts. Lets enjoy the fact they came out with another great pistol and not get into internet ballistic politics.
.380 has low recoil and less power its not as fun to shoot as the standard 124 grains 9mm. Thats all. Now shooting a compact pistol with 45acp is what I'm looking forward to!
They are actually both 9mm just .380 is shortened by 1mm and has a lighter bullet for less recoil and to fit in a smaller pocket gun
@@ghaithballich5952 I had an xds in .45 and while it kicked like a mule the practicality of follow up shot s makes me want a 9 or .380 more
Ghaith Ballich xtreme defenders go about 1200 fps. Fast enough
SVTBansheeman NO, LETS NOT STOP THE DEBATE. Why would anyone get the Glock 42 when the Glock 43 is basically the same size, except it’s 9mm.
Using hot ammo like Underwood gets you, at the the top end the following numbers in the category of muzzle energy:
.380- 250lbs and 9mm-500lbs. 😂WTF people! Seriously, you prefer .380?
A lot of the comments are humorous. Some believe their opinion is fact and all should accept it as fact. Everyone has different likes, and preferences. I`m a Glock fan, and also love the .45 and .380. Have no use for the .40, or 9mm. I have a Glock 36 I love to carry, but it`s heavy and difficult to conceal. I have a Glock 42 and in an IWB holster, it disappears. It`s something I will and do carry everywhere. Ifr you don`t like Glocks, don`t have them. If you don`t like the .380, don`t have one. If you don`t like the Glock 42, same thing, don`t have one. I`ll continue to carry mine and be safe and able to defend myself.
My opinion is fact muhh ahh ahhhh! I think your cool!
In the middle of summer this is a perfect carry gun! Small & lightweight!
Ruger did the LCP and then came the LCP9....I expect Glock to do the same...call it a G43 if you want....
You was right lol
Oh man, I think Gaston Glock just read this comment
Damn. You nailed that one. Haha
fast forward to the future and you were right.
Kinda blown away by this lmao
Bought my fiance a glock 42 for her birthday (its purple lol). She absolutely loves it. Very very smooth shooter and overall a great gun.
hey hickok...you should do a video of you gun collection. just think it would be cool to see all the guns you own.
Glock is smart from a marketing standpoint. Come out with the once unavailable to the public 380. Then, after lots of people buy it, come out with the single stack 9mm. Just like most electronics companies.
exactly what i told a co worker this mourning .You can bet the 9mm will be next.
Thanks for the comprehensive review as always! Prolly won't be getting this one but I'm thankful for the intel! Stay warm man!
Hickok,
I bought this gun after watching this video you made. This is one of my favorite EDC guns to carry all year long.
After receiving the gun, I first put Talon grips on it and then some Trijicon Night Sights. The spare magazine I carry is a 9 round mag with a X Grip extension to match the polymer on the Glock 42.
Anyhow, thank you for your videos and for inspiring me to start our own Gun Channel.
Drew357
My partner shot a dude 3 times cent mass with a 45 acp, and the dude survived. Bullet size is irrelevant, bullet placement is everything. I love a 380 for low recoil, accurate, and easy to conceal. If this gun was a 9mm, it would have to much recoil
george collins u r correct. I cc my g42 for 6 years. My fav cc. Just bought sig p365. Best compact 9mm for cc in its class. G42 is still my fav.
I think this was excellent market strategy by Glock. They introduce at G42 in .380 even though everyone wants it in 9mm. Glock lovers will eat it up. Then in a year or so they'll put out the 9mm version and more people will buy it. That way the double dip the market.
R Priest it’s kinda funny looking back and reading this.... you were 100 percent correct. They waited for g42 sales to slow down after the honeymoon phase and put it out in 9mm and everyone ate them up.
My LCP's are now retired. The 42 is small enough to pocket carry, but is a much sweeter shooter. The best competition to the 42 is a Kahr PM9, which of course has better terminal ballistics, but at the cost of much more recoil. So, if the 42 remains a reliable firearm, I think it will be a home run for Glock, so long as consumers don't mistake it for a primary concealed carry gun (you should still have a G19 or similar on your waist).
Good video as usual Hickok.
I received a G42 for my birthday this year. I love it. I added grip tape a tungsten guide rod and night sights and the +4 mag extension on all but one magazine.
I shoot Federal and Blazer mostly. No feed problems as of the first 1500 rounds.
This pistol has become my favorite carry gun. I carry appendix and it simply disappears under a shirt.I gave the 43 a try and found I like my 19 and 17 better in 9mm. Only my G21 is more fun to shoot amongst my Glocks.
James Wright g42 is my fav cc gun. My 2nd fav is my sig p365 that i just bought.
I just received my G42 yesterday. I must say, it really feels good in my not too large hands. It also points and grips well. I haven't been able to go up to the range yet because of the weather, but it is going to be very mild and in the 70's in a couple of days. I have done some extensive dry firing with it, and I can say that if it fires well as I expect a Glock to do, I will seriously consider this as my daily EDC. My daily now is a G19 with a modified grip, or a Sig P938. However, I am not one of these people who think a 380 isn't enough, or isn't powerful enough, to be a good defensive weapon. I watched some extensive tests on UA-cam on ammo quest, and have acquired a couple of boxes of Precision One 90gr XTP cartridges, and they were showing, on 5 shot denim and gel test, minimum 12 to 14" penetration. And that from a Taurus 2.8" barrel. This G42 has a 3" barrel, and is a Glock, and I expect full reliability from it. I will give it a thorough test with several types of FMJ and JHP ammo, and if it shoots as I think it will, I will load it with the XTP's and carry it with the same confidence as my 9mm's. I, personally, think Glock has hit a homerun with this little jewel.
I think you sold me on the Kahr PM9.
Also take a look at the SW .380 bodyguard. I chose it over the Kahr when I was shopping and comparing.
I owned a PM9 for a while. It is a great firearm with one of the best DAO triggers out there. I have since opted for the Shield as the extra size and weight help with my follow-up shots while still being concealable, but you can't go wrong with the PM9.
Save some dough and get the cm9. Love mine!
knuckleheadva mk40 is whatsup
Get the CM9
At the beggining (0:00) he didn't even say the "Hi" in "Hickock45" lol, just "Cock45" lol
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At the beggining (0:00) he didn't even say the "Hi" in "Hickock45" lol, just "Cock45" lol.
He actually said it, but you have to listen for it closely. I wouldn't expect him to mess up his own user name. I heard it fine after reading your comment and checking, although it sounds more like ickok45 as he was so soft on the h. Definitely not a lol moment for me.
Made you look! LOL
"Hey, Cock45" lmao
Thunderbird457 lol bruh
Lmao I caught that too .
Just picked up a G42 today (first Glock i have EVER owned "hence the name for my new channel") at a gun show & gotta say, "Dang this thing is sexy & feels great". I should probably mention that i am a grown man & will have no problem carrying this "lil" bad boy everyday. I have been watching so many of your videos for the last couple weeks & am very thankful for all of your knowledge & info you give "us" on all the different types of firearms. Well i can't wait to shoot this thing so,off to the range to put some rounds through it with my son! Thanks again Hickok45 & all the other people who have left comments on here that helped me make the decision to purchase this "lil" bad boy!
I love my G42. I'm fine with 9x17 instead of 9x19. It's perfect for pockets and fanny packs.
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Was a Glock-hater until I tried this gun. Amazing quality and easy to shoot.
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My ruger .380 max has a good amount of kick. The Glock 42 is a lot easier to shoot. The energy goes straight back into your arms rather than the ruger pushes the front of the gun up causing you to find your sights again. The 42 stays on target a lot easier. But half the ammo.
I read in a gun magazine years ago that the little gun you have with you has more knock down power than the big gun you left at home. The
.380 has almost the energy of a .38 special. Great video. We'll see that Glock in a 9mm before long, but I don't know why they didn't make it smaller. Maybe marketed for countries where people can't own a 9mm, and can't carry.
I like that
I'm not interested in guns AT ALL, but I couldn't take my eyes away from the screen. This dude is so captivating and smooth woah
why would it show up on your feed though? curious.
It didn't. I watched a news video I think and I followed the recommended videos or related videos or something :)
Keep watching his video's! That will cure your lack of interest in guns. :)
I carry this gun as my cc. I have no problem with it being a 380 since it will kill when necessary and there is less chance of a round passing through a body and hurting an innocent person. Recoil is extremely light so keeping sights on target after each shot is easy. I highly recommend.
This was the one pistol that I could hit shit with at 100 meters
Hickok45, awesome review of the Glock 42. Yep I've got one and have no malfunctions, zero at all. Shot different ammo, not a malfunction at all. I like the Glock 42 and will carry when ever I need to, due to weather or the situation. Those who dont like Glocks, thats cool. I would ask them what make, model of car or truck do they drive. Ones going to say, the Ford is better than a Chevy, or Dodge. And one might say you are all wrong, the Toyota is the best. We have all read about the guy who drove over 200,000 thousand mile on a Chevy truck, or maybe it was more. Toyota's over 300,000 miles. I would like to know if you found out what caused that malfunction. Might be the magazine, or bad round from not enough power charge, contaminated gun powder, I've had a few over the years. Dirty gun, dirty magazine? Shooter error, not with you Hickok45, you got you fundamentals down in concrete. I like to know if you found out what may have caused the malfunction. One of the tests I do to a new gun, is shoot it fast and slow, different shooting drills, shooting 50 rounds, clean the gun. Then shoot the gun over several months when going out to the range, but not cleaning. I track the number of rounds fired until I have a malfunction. If i do what caused it, just got dirty, bad round, shooter error. With this knowledge I know if I can trust the gun for me, my kids, my wife's protection. My kids are not kids, but there still my kids. What would I say to someone looking to buy a Glock 42, you can't go wrong. I've been carrying a Glock for years and trust them with my life and my family. Ive carried other guns over the years, they were fine, had malfunctions with them to, all guns are tools, they can break. What ever gun you decide to carry, take care of, just like your wife, or one day you gun will not take care of you. Always be safe every time you handle a gun, make sure it is unloaded every time you handle no matter if 5 minutes ago you checked it and now your handing it to a friend. Be safe always.
"Got dang it Bobby"
Hank Hill voice*
Have a new G42 purchased this week. So far, appears to be ammo sensitive. Tennessee factory reloads will not cycle. Blazer and PPU runs like a sewing machine. Had difficulty with HPR hollow points. For defensive ammo, I plan to try PrecisionOne, and Fiocchi Extrema, both Hornady XTP bullets. These two seemed to do well in ShootingTheBull410's testing. Thanks for all your fun, hard work sir!!!
I have one of these and carry it often. Honestly, the .380 doesn't bother one bit.
TheTarrMan same. My fav cc gun for 6 years. Just bought sig p365. Best small cc 9mm gun in its class.
Single pin on the front also, just like the older "regular" Glocks. Interesting... Thank you for sharing. I don't see what the big fuss of .380 is about. Lots of people are killed with a .22 LR and that is weaker in comparison to the .380.
... hey hickok45,
Good review and we all know the first rule of a gunfight, that being "Having One" so I guess 380 works!
Thanks for the video. I don’t regret purchasing my Glock 42
Hickok is without a doubt the Gunmaster
7 years later and I’ve learned to love this gun. It’s the smallest gun I can find that’s actually built to the same standards as the larger duty guns. And it shoots just as sweet as the Glock 17. Not easy to find those qualities in a pocket gun. I have more rounds through my 42 than all others lol.
this and the p238 are the best deep conceal 380s on the market
Build quality is key. Had to work out a few issues on my own with the LCP and it made me realize how these really don't expect you to shoot these a lot.
best 380 micro cc pistol on the market up to date. This is not an opinion. Proven by pro shooters and gunners and gun reviewers and testers.
As usual Hickok is correct: "it's a gun". We should be celebrating Freedom of Choice with all the various manufacturers and calibers instead of being an elitist about a particular gun maker or caliber. I love my G20 but I'm happy that my couson loves his M&P 40 and my buddy loves his Baretta 92 9mm. I have another buddy who loves his James Bond PPK on .380. I wish we had even more sidearm selections and cartridges. Celebrate 'em all and the freedom to choose!
Since I posted my last post on the G42, I have made some mods to mine. First, I sent the G42 back to Glock and they modified the mags to make them feed better. They installed a new slide lock lever and a new trigger. Upgrades from the original. I was having trouble with the slide locking back with the mag not empty. After much testing, I came to the conclusion that I was kind of "thumbing" the slide lock lever while firing two handed, causing it to lock back at different times. I removed the slide lock lever and put a little washer in the space that the lever occupied. I know it does not lock back on the last round any more, but I don't care, I want total reliability, and I do love the little Glock and it fits my hand perfectly. It is totally reliable now. I added a +1 mag extension from Galloway Precision, I added Talon rubberized grips for a great grip, Ameriglo night sight on the front, and Glock metal night sights on the back (G19 sights modified to fit the 42). Lehigh Defense has just come out with a 380 round called Xtreme Penetrators which is one heck of a 380 round (see ammo quest test of this round) So I'm gonna pack the G42 with confidence now. I know people wanted this in 9mm, but the perfect 9mm single stack already exists. It is called the M&P Shield. I put Talons on it too, and Ameriglo O/G night sights. My Shield has no thumb safety, and in my opinion, there is no small 9mm better than this on the market. I load it with Lehigh Max Expansion 105gr. These are my two EDC's. Both of these pistols conceal, and shoot, extremely well. I am very happy with both of them.
Glock made the 42 in .380 because they are trying to go after the women and young beginner shooters who want a soft recoil hand gun. I bet later on they will come out with a 9mm version later on because they know that the 9mm with still be a hot seller later on and that all of us (including me) would buy it...
getting one today !!! pretty stoked about it
It seems as though Glock has silently changed their slide release lever for the 42. I saw a side by side comparison of two 42's, one manufactured in January, and the other in March. The portion of the slide release that contacts the notch in the front of the magazine follower has been reprofiled, and was rounded off a bit on the portion that is closest to the ammunition in the magazine. I wonder if the Buffalo Bore's wide hollow point was actuating the slide release as the next round in the magazine was being fed in.
With further study, I believe that's exactly what it is. I've honed mine down a little, but I need to work on it just a little more. Since mine seems fine with all ammo I've tried, except the Buffalo Bore, I don't have any serious problems to deal with. Still, I'm going to carefully take a little more off the release.
hickok45 I suspect the tooth profile is only half the story. My wife had same issue with normal ammo. The stop's spring might be shade too weak. When the gun muzzle-flips, the inertia of the stop makes it rotate against the slide and toggle it.
I find the whole caliber debate bewildering. I am amazed at how many commenters out there have apparently lost gun fights using a 380, and lived to talk about it.
Had both the 42 and 43. Decided to sell the 43 and put Underwood Xtreme Defender in the 42. Figure the smaller size was worth it if the 380 would hit harder.
I have same setup!great cc gun
My opinion on calibres:
I do not own a gun, never have fired a gun, live in a country where guns are very strictly regulated (Ireland).
But I watch a lot of gun videos on youtube and know a thing or two about them.
For an every-day carry gun, why is calibre important? Common sense would tell me that shooting a guy 5+ times with .22 is going to put him down or seriously injure him (if hit in the right spots). At the end of the day, a bullet is a bullet, it is going to do damage.
Please correct me if I'm wrong (which I very well may be)
You're not wrong. Here's why.
We have in the U.S, this organization called the FBI that had a very bad day once so, ignoring the fact that not hitting their target was the main problem, they went on and laid the blame on the firearms and ammo police have been using the world over for the last hundred years or more. They decided the problem was that they were inadequately armed and thus published a new standard. So now everyone here thinks this minimum standard for an FBI agent is the minimum needed for every Walter Mitty walking to his car at Walmart at night and anything less will only to serve to make the bad guy angry at you. Plus it helps sell more expensive guns and ammo. It's not unlike the outdated belief that in the U.S.that anything less than a V-8 engine was inadequate for moving a car down the road.
You make an excellent point about .22 caliber which was the caliber of choice for Mossad agents that hunted down the perpetrators of the Munich Olympics massacre. I for one do not feel inadequately armed carrying a .22 because for one thing I'm confident I can shoot it accurately and rapidly.
Terry Waters Buddy of mine carries a Phoenix Arms .22 pistol, loves it.
because it is more of a hobby ... the engineering and designs of guns are so precise. plus they are so fun to shoot. I don't plan on ever using them on a person.. if I wanted to kill someone a shot gun would the gun of choice..plus we are a bunch of idiots, some of us still think god is real..lol .. scary isn't it..
you helped us buy most of our pistols....thanks bro.
I bought my first Glock in December. It was the 42. I couldn't get it to cycle, and I tried 6 brands of .380. I called Glock customer service, they sent me mailing labels, and they said they would check it. I also had to send them the magazines that came with the gun. Glock customer service rep was very nice. Today I got my 42 back, about two weeks. I noticed they gave me 3 new magazines. They magazines I sent in had the number 2 on the end. The new mags had the number 3. So I am thinking they upgraded the magazines. Also it looks like the feed ramp is different. I have not fired it, but I bet it will cycle now. While waiting for the 42 I went and got me a Glock 43. Hickok45 sold me, I like his wisdom on shooting.
XDs owner here. I always enjoy your videos Hickok. And while I do agree that this gun is smaller and lighter than the XDs 9mm, you have to remember that the XDs 9mm is the exact same size as the XDs 45 (which I own.) It's safe to assume that they did that for the sake of simplicity, as both guns share most of the same parts. If they had designed a 9mm version from scratch I'm sure it would be smaller. Point is, you have 6 shots of 9mm, or 5 shots of 45acp, in a gun that is only slightly larger than the Glock 42 chambered in 380. And the Glock is larger than many other 380's as you pointed out, so overall it does not make sense to buy one (in my opinion.)
Great vid Hickok. Very informative and unbiased.
I have to stop watching until mine comes to me on the 25th :)
Love both the 42 and the p380 both darn fine weapons .
Glock 42s Shoot ability,,, wins the day
i'm 17 and in my country the age limit to apply for a gun permit is 25 years haha i have a long wait but thats okay, i just love looking at your videos and your videos have thought me a lot about all different types of guns because before i had no idea about the many different type of guns there are.Thanks for sharing all your videos and i'm always watching no matter what time it is in my country haha i live in trinidad..... i would also like to become a gun smith in the future but that would be one of the many jobs i want... i cant wait to get myself one of these glocks.....i am a very patient young man, thanks hickok45!
Not a true pocket gun IMO. Price point is about right though, and I will probbaly own one. My wife likes her bersa thunder (which Im not a fan of) so maybe this will take place of her thunder as its the same size but more reliable IMO.
I had a Bersa Thunder... Quite honestly the least reliable gun ive ever owned.
Like the size but yes, it would have been better in a 9.
MyHollowpoint The Glock 42 fires a projectile with a diameter of 9mm.
Just a thought on the Buffalo Bore. If it is loaded much hotter than the other rounds (which I hear they tend to be), and especially if it the 42 is a blowback model (which you indicated), it may have caused the slide to cycle too quickly, and not allowed the next round to feed in the shorter time. Just a thought.
This is a mini Glock 19. Perfect size for concealed carry. Thank for your video!
I believe it boils down to one simple thing. Glock knows that if they produce the .380 first, some people won't wait to see if the 9mm single stack comes along. They will sell BUNCHES of .380s to people that would Not buy a .380 but will because it is a Glock.and Glock does not make a single stack. - - Then down the road, they will come out with the 9mm single stack knowing that a lot of people that bought the .380 model, will shell out the bucks for the 9mm single stack too, no matter what. They get the best sales numbers that way. - - - DON'T put your best stuff on the market first! You will miss sales that you would have gotten to people that didn't want to wait. - - Jus my opinion but I bet I'm correct.
I bet you're right. They're not stupid, actually, they're really smart. They know what people want. People want the single stack 9mm. So they're making sure they get sales out of their other new models first.
Your right because now theres the glock 43
Prediction: Glock 42 = Fail (to late to the market for it's size)
Glock 41 = Win!
Wish hickok was my uncle or grandpa. Id be hangin with him all the time!
Hickok can even make a .380 interesting...good review
Love The 42, I Bought It For My Girl 2 Carry (Not That It's Only For Women 2 Carry, I Would Feel Decently Confident Carrying It). Hickok, Scratching Your Magazine Hurts My Soul Bro!! My OCD Needs Perfection. Good Vid Bro!
Guess you didn't read correctly... I said I bought it for my girl, and I said that I would feel decently comfortable carrying it... Like if it was my only option?? I shoulder holster full size guns, never compact size.
filoIII Personal preference. Guns within the same caliber feel better in one's hand opposed to other people, not to mention shooting sight and kick. A .380 Kahr and Glock are both easily concealable. You simply choose your preference. At the end of the day, the likelihood that you'll ever shoot a gun in self defense is extremely low for the average American. A gun is basically cologne - it makes you feel good that you have it on. Pick your scent and stay out of harm's way.
filoIII it is longer than the kahr, but its also skinnier which for carrying in a pocket, id rather have skinny and longer than fatter and shorter
Da Critter I agree with your comments. What ammo are you running?
I can hit bullseye out to 10 meters with one hand I love the 42
“we’ll get you later smartelic!”. 😂😂😂
Had mine for a few months now. Runs great. No issues at all. I love it.
I love my Glocks, but it is obvious that Glock has no idea how to make a true single stack magazine. The magazine for this pistol is huge when compared to the Kahr 380. The same thing for the .45 caliber Glock 36. Its magazines are huge compared to the single stack magazines on a 1911. And since there are companies that are selling 9mm's that are smaller or equal to the size of Glock's .380, why even bother with a model 42? Give us the single-stack 9mm that we have been asking for...oh, wait, I almost forgot, never mind, I already have a Walther PPS. Great video Mr. Hickok. Thank you.
That's the great thing about all the different choices of guns. Me personally I love this gun but you are absolutely right it is a bit big compared to all the other guns in its class.
PPS rocks thousands of rounds not ever a problem but then again break it down and its pretty Glocky !
As soon as this gets released in 9mm my kel tec pf9 is getting sold down the river.
Thank you Hickok 45. Nice demo, very informative. We are not allowed them in the UK. We have to keep the shotguns and rifles (BA etc no semi autos except .22") in the locked gun safe`s. We however can keep a hammer, pick axe handle, Samurai sword etc in the home. Years ago I had a 1911 and a S&W model 29, and a few others all banned now. I had a M1 7.62 a Lee enfield .303 and a Garand that had the breech slugged and it took 7.62 (308). The number was 4929.... I forget the rest. The LE was D6428 and the M1, I forget. Mini 14 also .223". Semi-auto full bore rifles are banned in the UK also. Keep using your guns or you will lose them and once they are gone you will never get them back (legally). Keep up the good work, I love it. Mike.
hickocks WHOLE personal gun collection has got to be insane!
I read a review reporting the same issue with lockback and the guy reported that it happened with hot ammo. Pretty unfortunate since you really need a hot .380 for it to be viable for defense.
I believe the feed problem was due to a magazine issue. I have the newest version with a dozen of the new mags. No issues at all no matter what I feed it. I have yet to try any of the new polymer rounds through it. Anxious to see how those do.
Tbh you don't NEED a hot .380 round for it to be viable with current ammo these days. Plenty of very effective HP rounds offered currently that actually produce wider and equal wound channels than some 9mm. I've been behind a weapon for 35 years for a living and have ZERO issues trusting my life with a .380 round. I will usually stagger rounds in my mags... HP/HB/HP/HB ... repeat..... for penetration and expanding capabilities at my disposal when carrying.
The Glock has a longer barell than the competitors (Kahr etc). There is potential for making the 380 round more effective than it is in short barrels of the competition. Choose your ammo wisely. The Glock is much more reliable than a Kahr. Much more. You will shoot it more accurately. The G 42 is light and thin. Go for it!
I think hickok would argue the reliability point.... since he really likes Kahr for a carry gun as is apparent through watching many of his vids.
singletrack29349 He represents one data point, I, too, have only my experience with a PM9. Check out all the QC failures on KAHRTALK.COM. Too high a percentage of their PM and CM series need gunsmithing work. Broken followers from out of spec feed ramps, cracked magazines, slide locks which don't work. It has gotten worse in the 2 years since I sold off my PM9
RainmanE350 I was thinking about getting a kahr. I need a little pocket gun for summer. I usually carry a g23, and i have a pf9 but am not sure that i want to trust my life to it. I had a LCP but thought the trigger sucked bad so i got rid of it. I have a lightweight j frame from s&w custom shop and its nice, great trigger, but only 5 rounds and its thick. I want something at least 6 rounds and magazine fed, small, lightweight, dependable.. Any thoughts? What did you go to after getting rid of your kahr?
I dont mind paying up to $600 or so, but dont want a $3000+ 1911 compact or some other custom pistol.
TAC-Z If you're willing to spend $600... look at the Sig P238 or P938 .... just a suggestion. My buddy likes his bodyguard 380. I just carry an XDS 9mm IWB.
Either Sig is great. Nano or Shield perhaps.
My Glock 35 was locking open on certain ammo brands as well. It turned out that some 40 S&W bullets were catching on the slide lock lever and lifting it up. My Glock armorer removed a small amount of material from the slide lock lever where it usually touches the mag follower and that cured the problem. The best way to see if this is your problem is remove the slide and place a full mag in the gun and push the top round forward and see if the bullet touches the tab on the slide lock lever.
Probably my favorite .380 firearm.