I've carried a glock as a duty weapon for over 30 years and have bought several glock models in different sizes and calibers. That being said, I think i can speak with an honest amount of expertise. Glocks are combat weapons that for the most part are great right out of the box. It's been my experience to swap out the trigger, and the sights! Just those two upgrades, will serve you quite well. Everything else is just gravy. Great video sir. I found it very informative and enlightening. 🙂👍❤️
For your duty weapon what ammo did you use? Also Great comment by the way, I couldn’t agree more with you. The firearm right out of the box are hands down the most reliable and only gun I trust. If I had to pick any gun straight out of the box, never having tested it touched it or seen it to save my life in an emergency hands-down would be Glock. 100% trust with my life. Stack that on top of the fact, a lot of companies are copying their style shows how combat ready and reliable they are. I remember when I was a kid my friend Mom became a reserve officer. IT was the first time I saw a Glock I believe I was 12. on My 21 birthday I bought a sub comp. Gen3 g27 .40 cal. Such a tiny gun but so accurate it’s amazing how they stayed the course of subtle changes but better improvements.
for ammo I always ask what my local PD is using, that way some scumbag lawyer or DA cant pull the "because he used these type of bullets hes a bad person" type argument. Sounds ridiculous I know, but it has happened many times.@@AlaskaChromeProductions
You seem practical, pretty down to earth, and straightforward, but still put a lot of effort into the vid. You're not tying your worth or Identity to a gun, and you're also honest if it's just personal preference. Absolutely subscribed man.
Tritium sights were designed for dusk and dawn when low light is an issue picking up your sights. We were issued them directly from Glock when we transitioned to these weapons in 93,and they were invaluable for one handed reloads during wounded drills and also because they were so intuitive in those two small portions of the day when your sights are tough to pick up
I've used a few brands on guns since 1997 or so. My top picks are Ameriglo 3 dot, Trijicon. The HD orange night sights are bright, easy to use. I'm not a big supporter of fiber optic tubes.
I am a fellow G:45 owner myself. It's my EDC, I find the fit beats the 19 for my hands and with my body type I can carry the larger frame without issue. All I have done to her aside from a few hundred rounds, are basic trijicon night sights. I dig the cuts for the grip and guard, that is new info to me. I grew up with the M9 as a sidearm in the Army, really enjoying striker weapons now.
I too am a fellow g45 edcarrier. I wanted mine to be a black 19X clone….so I did the Glock oem maritime spring cups. All 3 17 rnd mags now have oem glock +2 extensions…and a black oem glock lanyard ring. I went with an ameriglo cap front sight (luminous green square with single dot tritium) and “protector” rear (2 tritium dot with anti glare serrations). I am an iron sight believer….but I do also have the Olight Baldr S 800 lumen wml with green dot laser. All of which sits in a “gun & flower” iwb kydex holster. Smooth & mean with federal LE HST JHP 147g poppers. 19+1 and another 19 in my carhartt carpenter pant mag pocket…lol sliding ruler pocket fits a couple mags perfectly!!!
Nice video, well organized format. I think your format, chapter sections, and information are setting a new “high bar” for UA-cam channels. I really liked your perspective on barrels and guide rods. I couldn’t agree more. Training is paramount over Gucci items.
Thanks. I never liked being forced to watch all of something when only a small portion or two actually applied, or feeling clickbaited into watching a video, the chapter markers help with that I think especially with long videos like these.
@@PrincipleCaliber Yeah man, it's super convenient, I'd also compliment you're explanations, you were very good at telling us about each part and its functionality as well as why you liked it. Great video!
how many times do you/we? they? repeat the word training while avoiding supporting corporate entity+ great quality video its a damn shame that comment section couldn't be more constructive and proactive without overselling mens hair gel
I started with an rmr shot my first competition as switched to an sro. The tone of practice I had with the rmr was worth it. Once switching to the sro it felt like I couldn’t lose the dot. The sro is the way to go but training with something smaller first happened to benefit me greatly.
1:43 The white Colion Noir is in the building 👏👏. Also, love the step by step breakdown I often get confused when the pros rush through their modifications. Please do this for other types of firearms.
I’ve been buying and working on my own glocks for years. Swapping parts, stippling, etc. one thing I learned is that the less you do the better. Malfunctions RARELY happen on a stock glock. But mod glocks it’s frequent. I’ve learned to appreciate the simplicity and reliability rather than go for gucci or over swapped parts.
Yes, you do NOT need $4000 in optics, flashy holes, comps, cerakote coatings or nickel, sound surpressors, barrels, slide plates. Good 3 dot steel night sights, a Glock Store slide lock, Tango Down mag release, LWA 🐺 extractor is fine.
I throw on a Talon grip & a connector . That's it for my Glocks . If I customize I go with Polymer 80 which has awesome texture right out the box & I really enjoy building them almost as much as shooting them. Great content. Thanks for sharing. The Vickers are the only aftermarket one I don't hit with my thumb.
Fresh subscriber at a little over 5 mins in. I really appreciate how you brought the frame modifications out first. These I believe are the absolute most important. So often the first thing that like 99% of people go with first are optics.
I add talon pro grips, x300, +2 Glock mag extension, extended slide release, and Trijicon suppressor height sights and SROs. That's it. Julius at Defkon 3 is an artist when it comes to stippling. Just watched his Jon Bones Jones video.
Came for the infos, stayed for the good content and subscribed for the production of the video. Insane video quality, lighting, audio and I loved the transitions on the upgrades! So sick!
I am very glad that you told us who did all of your mods to your frame. We have to remember that on a Glock the frame [is] the serialized firearm. It needs to go to a gunsmith who knows how to do undercuts and stippling. I wouldn’t recommend that anyone use a Dremel tool on their Glocks, unless they know exactly what they are doing. I know you did this video three years ago, but a trigger mod I would recommend for a competition gun is the Timney Alpha Competition trigger. I have two of them and both break at average 2.11 lbs. I also have two Apex triggers that I really love. You may have gotten all the Vickers controls by now, but I don’t see them offered anymore. I am with you on controls. The mag release is too flat for me to use without rolling the gun in my hand and the slide release is a little to small for me to engage or disengage with my shooting hand. Thank you for the recommendation of the ZEV mag well and the T.Rex Arms mag extensions. I am building a race gun and both are options I really like. Concerning barrels and recoil spring/guide rods. I 100% concur with you about barrels. I buy barrels for the threads so that I can mount a silencer. I do a lot of shooting, and unlike long distance shooting, a pistol barrel has unmeasurable effect on accuracy. As for recoil springs/guide rods, I change them just because I don’t like the factory set. I have no good reason to change them. This is the first of your videos that I have ever seen and it was great. Excellent production quality, entertaining and extremely informative. Again, thank you for your work and review.
I started running tactical courses with a box stock G17 MOS. Added some DIY stippling on the index points, then an RMR and x300u. Later, my main instructor added front cocking serrations to my slide and it's done. I'm over 10000 rounds now with ZERO issues. I don't find the stock trigger to be a hindrance, and don't want to risk reliability with trigger mods. I'm currently setting up my G19 the same way.
I like that you said that keep seeing all these aftermarket triggers and bought myself it would be better to learn with stock. It’s built that way for a reason especially for self-defense. Glock purposely put that long pull with a 6 pound break on their guns for a reason it’s from what I’ve been told for self-defense situations you have enough time to either firel or stop the break before a threat decides to retreat. Also, learning with the stock trigger makes you a better shooter. I finally bit the bullet and switched to a 2023 timney And had it installed by my boys at wild West guns in Alaska who did a little extra work on it. Apparently people who self install their timney don’t understand that if the trigger bar isn’t connecting with the connector properly it will go brrrrrrrrt for those who don’t know how to do it super dangerous. I’m very intimate with working on triggers still had it installed by a professional gunsmith just so I can use it as my EDC with confidence. had them test fire and test it for drop safe. I only bought that trigger because it was $100 they came down they used to be like 300.
I installed a 22lb recoil spring in my G22. Reloading 40 with Hodgdon Longshot gives you incredible velocity with safe pressure but the slide velocity is very high and it beats up the gun. Glock used the same spring for the 9 and the 40 which is fine for commercial ammo but if you want more performance out of the 40 S&W then a stronger recoil spring is a must. To your point in the video though, for the average person shooting factory ammo, don't bother with a recoil spring.
I had put in a dpm assembly in my Glock 32, pretty exclusively shoot underwood, wore oem spring out quick and I do feel a difference with the "snappiness" being tamed with the dpm RSA
I'm glad I stumbled across your video. Very well presented. You seem like a smart, articulate guy and I look forward to more of your stuff. Liked and subbed.
Only owning Glock Gen 3's the following are my essential and trouble free modifications: Ghost Inc. Bullet Slide Slide Release = faster than a slingshot Vickers Tango Down Gen 3 Extended Mag Release = better mag release control Overwatch Precision Drop in Kit. Better trigger. Basically you send in your OEM Glock trigger and they install one of their flat faced trigger shoes on your OEM Trigger Bar, and they also replace your OEM connector with a Glock OEM Minus connector that has been NP3'ed. Other than better sights, from a variety of makers, nothing else need be done to a Glock Gen 3vto improve shootability
Just purchased my first ever Glock G21 Generation 4 back at Christmas. Overall I love the pistol. The only modifications I am planning on making on it are definitely the sights. As far as the trigger goes I’m ok with it. No it’s certainly not a 1911 trigger but I have pulled worse triggers. Great video & subscribed!!
Love the info but even more so I have to say I love the lighting and production quality. While I think your right side was a touch underexposed, the lighting overall is top notch, sound is excellent and crispy when you speak and manipulate the firearms, and even in a black shirt, the details aren't lost. It's a long road from your first videos and I hope you continue. Awesome work.
First time viewer here. Subbed 5 seconds into video due to one of the nastiest edits I've seen with that punch coming back with the Glock. Now I'm going to watch the video. Thanks.
I added the FACTR Magwell to my G19 and absolutely love it. Gives the pinky just enough room for a proper grip and with its sleek design it doesn't add to the giveaway when concealed carried. Great video and new sub here. Thanks for sharing.
About a month ago I was in the market for my first glock. I decided on the 17 because the grip size fit my hands better, but the things in your video were on my mind on things I wanted. Picked up a shadow systems and got everything I wanted for less than all the mods. Honestly think Shadow Systems is the way to go for a Glock style pistol
I almost went with an mr920 but i could not get my head around the sound that gun makes when you rack the slide. Now i own 3 Glock 19s 😭😭😭. I'm making two range glocks. Aka Gucci glocks
@@kevincunningham7334 yeah you're probably right. I made money on selling my USP45 so i had some to spend. Sent the slide off to get milled. Got the holosun 507c x2 ACSS and still had 500 left over. The Glock cost me 532 after tax so I'm neg like 40 bucks lol
Man, what a great video. Thank you so much for sharing! Actually learned some new things and I’ve been a Glock guy over 22 years. Damn that it’s hard I just turned 42 the other day. Everything you recommended was right up my alley. Especially the barrel replacement I was on the fence and now I’m leaving my stock barrel in my G30. Although I was told the other day and I don’t know if anyone has heard or confirmed this, and if you could answer, I would appreciate it. Was told The only barrel replacement that’s an absolute must is the x10 Glock Gen 4 only. Apparently the GEN 4 10 mm. Stock barrels, and all stock barrels for glocks or not at all meant for hard cast lead hot loads. Apparently they barrel will jam up with lead and explode. Now this is only for people like me, and Alaska or other countries with big animals. They need to protect themselves against and choose to carry a 10 mm Glock. I was informed that if I purchase the gen4 10 mm. For bear protection it would need to be changed however, the gen5 barrels were OK to shoot hard cast check hot loads through. I quit carrying my 629 .44 magnum. Because well at the end of the day of Flyfishing and hiking miles and miles your back will hate you also I love glocks. Any answers or knowledge would be appreciated on the GEN 4 versus GEN 5. this question only applies for 10 mm again thanks for the video man loved it
This video was so damn entertaining to watch , the editing and how you broke down everything for every section of the gun was incredible, definitely subscribed brotha.
Great video. FYI, I upgraded my 1911 barrel years ago from the stock Colt to a Briley fitted barrel and noticed dramatic improvement, shrinking my groups by nearly 2.5”. Then I upgraded my Gen 2 G19 barrel from OEM to fitted Bar-Sto barrel, and DID get an improvement, but this time barely an inch or so, which really wasn’t worth the cost. Going forward I’ve bought KKM barrels so I can shoot lead reloads, but haven’t noticed groups shrinking all that much. I do always buy Wolff guide rods and springs for all my Gen 3’s (stuck in CA which is why I can’t own that G45 and with a 10rd limit it makes no sense anyway) so I can quickly change spring weights or swap in new springs. I have all the frame mods, but will have to check out the Vickers slide stop / mag release controls. I didn’t get them because I was paranoid about accidentally dropping the mag. Thanks for the excellent well-produced overview.
One of the best reviews I’ve seen in a while. I’m a new G45 owner and will be following your lead with this to the letter. May I ask what program you use for your editing? That upgrade transition was sick.🔥
I definitely like the looks of a stock Glock. I think the simplicity is sexy. Safety switches and de-cocking levers and toaster oven attachments look too tacticool to me. If anything I’m putting a red dot on and leaving everything else the same.
Good vid. I've found over my now 30 years of shooting as an adult, including 14 years in LE (6+ as an instructor), that too many people try to focus on the gun's abilities vs their own fundamentals. I can't tell you the number of times I've heard people blame their gun, or a brand of gun, and wave off their own faults. Too many people go overboard on "upgrades" when they're not to the point of making the most of those upgrades. If people can't pick up any pistol, and have the basic knowledge of how to use a pistol proficiently, then no gadget or "upgrade" is going to help. Case in point: leave the gadgets on the shelf until plenty of time has surpassed, sound fundamentals have been learned, and thousands of rounds have been fired with good accuracy results. Also... some advanced training would be good too. ;)
I slapped a $179 FDE Dagger SW4 Complete Upper with 4.5" threaded barrel, suppressor sights, RMR Cut, etc. for my G19X Lower. The color is lighter & I should've bought the black upper but its not too bad. Fits like a 1911 (zero play between the frame & slide) & I wouldn't trade it for a Staccato! I've owned Glocks since the 80's & this is my best by far! Put a $200 on sale & I had a coupon code HE or Elite 407c x2. Most don't tell ya the difference between the HS & HE but mainly Warranty HE has 10yr & HS has 3yr warranty. I polished everything, put a 15lb recoil spring, OW Precision TAC Trigger, Trigger Spring Kit, 3lb black yikes connector & omg! Drives nails at 30y easily. Shoots everything I've fed it without an issue to date. My best shot was a coyote headshot on the ranch at 60y. I don't carry my Rifle out anymore. The G19X is just so fun to shoot the way its configured now. Good thing is, i can always slap the original upper back on.
Good video! Thanks, I enjoyed watching it. May I suggest that you look up the distinct differences between a Glock 'slide lock', and a Glock 'slide release'. They are NOT the same thing.
Great production! I keep my G19 Gen3 bone stock except for a Surefire light. It's a defense gun, and I would hate for 12 people too dumb to get out of jury duty to decide my fate after being presented with how "unsafe" light triggers are by a competent prosecutor. For a range gun though?...sure, go nuts.
I used my first Gen 4 G17 as a Lego set for a few years... Mostly for fun. Zev trigger bar and springs - Played with different springs and got down to 2 lb trigger but introduced occasionally light primer strikes. Moved back to a heavier striker spring which pushed the pull to 3 lbs. Titanium frame pins started showing stress cracks... Moved to stainless steel. Stainless guide rod and different springs for various loads. Titanium drop safety. Don't recommend... Shows excessive wear over steel. Extended controls... Mag release, slide release, and takedown. Truglo tritium fiber sights And, of course, a Punisher back plate 🤷♂️
I never considered the slide texture to make it easier to grab. Noted. Thanks! I'm looking at 3D printing a glock, and since I'm starting from nothing, I gotta research mods since I could just buy mods to begin with :D One of the main reasons I want to 3D print one, aside from the cool factor, is the fact I can just print it with the stippling
One thing I will add to your awesome video is I highly recommend if you're shooting reloads out of your Glock get a an aftermarket fully supported barrel. I really like my blacklist. Reloads should not be shot out of a stock Glock barrel.
Very well made video! I have a G45 issued through work and I like it. G19 is my favorite though I have a agency arms trigger, slide cuts from primary arms and bickers controls.
On my 43x I noticed considerable consecutive shot accuracy increase with a tungsten guide Rod. Might be just me, or perhaps it helps more on the shorter barrel models. For $80 it was a great improvement for 15 yard groups with consecutive point and shoot groups…(no stopping to re-aim before firing again)
@@RosewoodActual I have a heavy tungsten in my G17 and my G43X. Zero malfunctions. Personally, only positives. Keep in mind it is only noticeable with consecutive shots in cadence. It won’t help with single fire slowly paced shooting, but with sequential shots at pace you will have reduced muzzle rise that tightens those groups. Changed mine from 6”-8” groups at 15yds to 3” groups. Worth it for me.
Great video. Think I’m gonna scoop a Glock 45 as well. Need to set up a red dot handgun. FYI on the tritium sights you mention for NVGs. You can’t really shoot with tritium sights under NODs. They bloom out and look like orbs that are not usable. Red dot handguns are the way to go for work under NODs.
Great content, just subbed. The G19 is the Honda civic of handguns. So many options, love seeing what folks put together. Shadow systems has offerings like the MR920 that come from the factory with a lot of these upgrades on an agreeable budget.
Really well written. I too started out wasting a lot of time and money. I had to learn to take my time first and foremost, then I had to really put a lot of shots into the glock platform before I realized what I wanted to change. I have similar glock mods to your G45 except for the magwell and slide cuts. The secret to an affordable glock trigger that comes out perfect for me is to use an Apex shoe on the OEM setup and add a ghost minus connector with a 6lb striker/trigger spring, then you further polish the connectors edge of you really wanna make that wall smooth. Removed the finger grooves on my gen 3 23 and rounded the profile a bit to the frontstrap because it was too square for my liking and shaped my own little magwell from the frame. It come out good because I did it by hand and TOOK my T I M E...
How do you not have more subs? Great video and well edited! I just bought the G45 and absolutely love it. I carried a G19 for 4 years and have recently switched to my G45! Thanks again for the video!
On the spring topic. The only pistol I had it make a real difference on (with factory ammo) was a Canik TP9SFX, when I changed guide rod and recoil spring I was able to track the dot through the entire recoil where I couldn't before. I had to make a spring change when using a compensator. I've had people tell me they've had to change springs when using custom ammo loads.
Ok, so where I may not COMPLETELY agree with everything you said in your vid, I can appreciate where you come from and I LUV the editing/presentation of your final video. #kudos and thank you for the info :)
Yup! Agree with the not to do’s. The only other positive of a barrel is a fully supported chamber for reloading, but if you have a full case length sizing die that point is then moot. Hahaha
Great video and good ideas. I love your transparency and honest assessment of available mods. One thing I wish you’d pointed out is that for home defense (which you alluded to you use one of your glocks for). When it comes to mods, you can get into big trouble with overmodded EDC setups. You could have a harder time arguing for self-defense if your pistol is all beefed up, with 2 lb trigs, aggressive looking slide, etc. You sure don’t want to lose a legal battle just because of how modded your gun is. NDs also become more probable with modded triggers. Try to keep your pistol normal-looking and like PC said, practice, practice, practice.
What are your favorite pistol mods?
Sights, Ammo and more ammo.
For Glock my favorite is to mod the sights and grip never mod out any stock internals, That's just me.
That vickers mag release work with Gen 5’s like the 45?
Red dot & Stippling
Vickers extended slide release and mag button for 19, 21, and 36. My 19X is bone stock!
Rest in peace, Gaston Glock. An outsider from the industry, stepping in to completely change it’s standards.
A revolutionary
I've carried a glock as a duty weapon for over 30 years and have bought several glock models in different sizes and calibers. That being said, I think i can speak with an honest amount of expertise. Glocks are combat weapons that for the most part are great right out of the box. It's been my experience to swap out the trigger, and the sights! Just those two upgrades, will serve you quite well. Everything else is just gravy. Great video sir. I found it very informative and enlightening.
🙂👍❤️
For your duty weapon what ammo did you use?
Also Great comment by the way, I couldn’t agree more with you. The firearm right out of the box are hands down the most reliable and only gun I trust. If I had to pick any gun straight out of the box, never having tested it touched it or seen it to save my life in an emergency hands-down would be Glock. 100% trust with my life. Stack that on top of the fact, a lot of companies are copying their style shows how combat ready and reliable they are. I remember when I was a kid my friend Mom became a reserve officer. IT was the first time I saw a Glock I believe I was 12. on My 21 birthday I bought a sub comp. Gen3 g27 .40 cal. Such a tiny gun but so accurate it’s amazing how they stayed the course of subtle changes but better improvements.
for ammo I always ask what my local PD is using, that way some scumbag lawyer or DA cant pull the "because he used these type of bullets hes a bad person" type argument. Sounds ridiculous I know, but it has happened many times.@@AlaskaChromeProductions
NEVER swap internals especially triggers it ruins reliability
You seem practical, pretty down to earth, and straightforward, but still put a lot of effort into the vid. You're not tying your worth or Identity to a gun, and you're also honest if it's just personal preference.
Absolutely subscribed man.
Tritium sights were designed for dusk and dawn when low light is an issue picking up your sights.
We were issued them directly from Glock when we transitioned to these weapons in 93,and they were invaluable for one handed reloads during wounded drills and also because they were so intuitive in those two small portions of the day when your sights are tough to pick up
I've used a few brands on guns since 1997 or so. My top picks are Ameriglo 3 dot, Trijicon. The HD orange night sights are bright, easy to use. I'm not a big supporter of fiber optic tubes.
I am a fellow G:45 owner myself. It's my EDC, I find the fit beats the 19 for my hands and with my body type I can carry the larger frame without issue. All I have done to her aside from a few hundred rounds, are basic trijicon night sights. I dig the cuts for the grip and guard, that is new info to me. I grew up with the M9 as a sidearm in the Army, really enjoying striker weapons now.
I too am a fellow g45 edcarrier. I wanted mine to be a black 19X clone….so I did the Glock oem maritime spring cups. All 3 17 rnd mags now have oem glock +2 extensions…and a black oem glock lanyard ring. I went with an ameriglo cap front sight (luminous green square with single dot tritium) and “protector” rear (2 tritium dot with anti glare serrations). I am an iron sight believer….but I do also have the Olight Baldr S 800 lumen wml with green dot laser. All of which sits in a “gun & flower” iwb kydex holster. Smooth & mean with federal LE HST JHP 147g poppers. 19+1 and another 19 in my carhartt carpenter pant mag pocket…lol sliding ruler pocket fits a couple mags perfectly!!!
I also EDC a G45, all I’ve done was an OE “extended” slide release cause my thumbs were just a little too short, and then trijicon night sights
This is an extremely well edited video. Hats off man!
Thanks man 🤙
“Conrols” yeah good edit huh
Especially for a gun video
@@hebergomez1241 yu hatin for what
@@JustHimm05 tbh more like calling him out but i aint hatin
Nice video, well organized format. I think your format, chapter sections, and information are setting a new “high bar” for UA-cam channels. I really liked your perspective on barrels and guide rods. I couldn’t agree more. Training is paramount over Gucci items.
Thanks. I never liked being forced to watch all of something when only a small portion or two actually applied, or feeling clickbaited into watching a video, the chapter markers help with that I think especially with long videos like these.
@@PrincipleCaliber Yeah man, it's super convenient, I'd also compliment you're explanations, you were very good at telling us about each part and its functionality as well as why you liked it. Great video!
how many times do you/we? they? repeat the word training while avoiding supporting corporate entity+ great quality video its a damn shame that comment section couldn't be more constructive and proactive without overselling mens hair gel
I started with an rmr shot my first competition as switched to an sro. The tone of practice I had with the rmr was worth it. Once switching to the sro it felt like I couldn’t lose the dot. The sro is the way to go but training with something smaller first happened to benefit me greatly.
Your video edits are legit bro.
How is this guy not blown up by now? Top tier review.
1:43 The white Colion Noir is in the building 👏👏.
Also, love the step by step breakdown I often get confused when the pros rush through their modifications. Please do this for other types of firearms.
That would be Colion Blanco I guess 🤷🏼♂️
I’ve been buying and working on my own glocks for years. Swapping parts, stippling, etc. one thing I learned is that the less you do the better. Malfunctions RARELY happen on a stock glock. But mod glocks it’s frequent. I’ve learned to appreciate the simplicity and reliability rather than go for gucci or over swapped parts.
Yes, you do NOT need $4000 in optics, flashy holes, comps, cerakote coatings or nickel, sound surpressors, barrels, slide plates. Good 3 dot steel night sights, a Glock Store slide lock, Tango Down mag release, LWA 🐺 extractor is fine.
I throw on a Talon grip & a connector . That's it for my Glocks . If I customize I go with Polymer 80 which has awesome texture right out the box & I really enjoy building them almost as much as shooting them. Great content. Thanks for sharing. The Vickers are the only aftermarket one I don't hit with my thumb.
Agreed on the P80, very aggressive texture out of the box and has a nice little beaver tail and undercut as well.
Fresh subscriber at a little over 5 mins in. I really appreciate how you brought the frame modifications out first. These I believe are the absolute most important.
So often the first thing that like 99% of people go with first are optics.
I add talon pro grips, x300, +2 Glock mag extension, extended slide release, and Trijicon suppressor height sights and SROs. That's it. Julius at Defkon 3 is an artist when it comes to stippling. Just watched his Jon Bones Jones video.
Nice. I used a buddies SRO last year and loved it. I really like the controls on my RMR but the SROs viewing window is 🙌, even for CC in my opinion.
You are kidding with how good the editing is. Instant sub.
Came for the infos, stayed for the good content and subscribed for the production of the video. Insane video quality, lighting, audio and I loved the transitions on the upgrades! So sick!
i think a light is single handedly the most important mod. you have to be able to see what you're shooting. period. gotta get a positive ID
Ok.. Now I want a Gucci Glock! Well done editing man! Sick content.
Thanks!
I am very glad that you told us who did all of your mods to your frame. We have to remember that on a Glock the frame [is] the serialized firearm. It needs to go to a gunsmith who knows how to do undercuts and stippling. I wouldn’t recommend that anyone use a Dremel tool on their Glocks, unless they know exactly what they are doing.
I know you did this video three years ago, but a trigger mod I would recommend for a competition gun is the Timney Alpha Competition trigger. I have two of them and both break at average 2.11 lbs. I also have two Apex triggers that I really love.
You may have gotten all the Vickers controls by now, but I don’t see them offered anymore. I am with you on controls. The mag release is too flat for me to use without rolling the gun in my hand and the slide release is a little to small for me to engage or disengage with my shooting hand.
Thank you for the recommendation of the ZEV mag well and the T.Rex Arms mag extensions. I am building a race gun and both are options I really like. Concerning barrels and recoil spring/guide rods. I 100% concur with you about barrels. I buy barrels for the threads so that I can mount a silencer. I do a lot of shooting, and unlike long distance shooting, a pistol barrel has unmeasurable effect on accuracy. As for recoil springs/guide rods, I change them just because I don’t like the factory set. I have no good reason to change them.
This is the first of your videos that I have ever seen and it was great. Excellent production quality, entertaining and extremely informative. Again, thank you for your work and review.
Homie needs to modify that haircut
I was thinking the same thing 💀
You hell 😂
On gang
@@nolleyflipain’t shyt 😭😭😭
Nah bro that shi is crispy he rocking it. Commenting on a mans hair is weird
Came for the glock mods, stayed for the edit, subscribed for the personality.
Your framing/studio setup reminds me of camera gear channels
I watch a lot of that genre; my second passion.
Great content, you have a little Peter McKinnon in you ;)
@@PrincipleCaliber damn son you got z tier gun tubers checking you out. Good job!
I started running tactical courses with a box stock G17 MOS. Added some DIY stippling on the index points, then an RMR and x300u. Later, my main instructor added front cocking serrations to my slide and it's done. I'm over 10000 rounds now with ZERO issues. I don't find the stock trigger to be a hindrance, and don't want to risk reliability with trigger mods. I'm currently setting up my G19 the same way.
I like that you said that keep seeing all these aftermarket triggers and bought myself it would be better to learn with stock. It’s built that way for a reason especially for self-defense. Glock purposely put that long pull with a 6 pound break on their guns for a reason it’s from what I’ve been told for self-defense situations you have enough time to either firel or stop the break before a threat decides to retreat. Also, learning with the stock trigger makes you a better shooter. I finally bit the bullet and switched to a 2023 timney And had it installed by my boys at wild West guns in Alaska who did a little extra work on it. Apparently people who self install their timney don’t understand that if the trigger bar isn’t connecting with the connector properly it will go brrrrrrrrt for those who don’t know how to do it super dangerous. I’m very intimate with working on triggers still had it installed by a professional gunsmith just so I can use it as my EDC with confidence. had them test fire and test it for drop safe. I only bought that trigger because it was $100 they came down they used to be like 300.
I installed a 22lb recoil spring in my G22. Reloading 40 with Hodgdon Longshot gives you incredible velocity with safe pressure but the slide velocity is very high and it beats up the gun. Glock used the same spring for the 9 and the 40 which is fine for commercial ammo but if you want more performance out of the 40 S&W then a stronger recoil spring is a must. To your point in the video though, for the average person shooting factory ammo, don't bother with a recoil spring.
I had put in a dpm assembly in my Glock 32, pretty exclusively shoot underwood, wore oem spring out quick and I do feel a difference with the "snappiness" being tamed with the dpm RSA
Got a G20 and had to get a full power spring for my hand loads. You can get a pretty powerful and safe round out of that thing. Good times!
This editing is really next level... insane
I'm glad I stumbled across your video. Very well presented. You seem like a smart, articulate guy and I look forward to more of your stuff. Liked and subbed.
Much appreciated. Thanks for subscribing.
This is the most informative video on modifications I've ever come across
I also switched from the G19 to the G45. I absolutely love it.
I think I just found my new fav UA-camr. Broll good. Jokes good. Guns good. Keep it up man!
Well done. Definitely not a boring video for being this long. Tons of good information.
Instantly subscribed when I heard the intro song😂 twisted insane is in fact insane. The song is called voodoo for those wondering
Underrated channel.
Only owning Glock Gen 3's the following are my essential and trouble free modifications:
Ghost Inc. Bullet Slide Slide Release = faster than a slingshot
Vickers Tango Down Gen 3 Extended Mag Release = better mag release control
Overwatch Precision Drop in Kit. Better trigger. Basically you send in your OEM Glock trigger and they install one of their flat faced trigger shoes on your OEM Trigger Bar, and they also replace your OEM connector with a Glock OEM Minus connector that has been NP3'ed.
Other than better sights, from a variety of makers, nothing else need be done to a Glock Gen 3vto improve shootability
Just purchased my first ever Glock G21 Generation 4 back at Christmas. Overall I love the pistol. The only modifications I am planning on making on it are definitely the sights. As far as the trigger goes I’m ok with it. No it’s certainly not a 1911 trigger but I have pulled worse triggers. Great video & subscribed!!
Editing is immaculate sir.
Love the info but even more so I have to say I love the lighting and production quality. While I think your right side was a touch underexposed, the lighting overall is top notch, sound is excellent and crispy when you speak and manipulate the firearms, and even in a black shirt, the details aren't lost. It's a long road from your first videos and I hope you continue. Awesome work.
First time viewer here. Subbed 5 seconds into video due to one of the nastiest edits I've seen with that punch coming back with the Glock. Now I'm going to watch the video. Thanks.
Thank you sir
Everyone came for the Gucci Glock, they stayed for the amazing editing 👍🏼 won a sub off this video alone great job
I subbed not only for the glock content but hit that little bell because the grungy aesthetic of your video is amazing.
this guys production value is better than collin noier, why does he have only 13k subscribers
The editing on this video is insane. Reminds me of the visuals of a video game called control
I added the FACTR Magwell to my G19 and absolutely love it. Gives the pinky just enough room for a proper grip and with its sleek design it doesn't add to the giveaway when concealed carried. Great video and new sub here. Thanks for sharing.
Hell yeah! The Glock 45 is very likely the best model ever made. The balance is perfect.
About a month ago I was in the market for my first glock. I decided on the 17 because the grip size fit my hands better, but the things in your video were on my mind on things I wanted. Picked up a shadow systems and got everything I wanted for less than all the mods. Honestly think Shadow Systems is the way to go for a Glock style pistol
I almost went with an mr920 but i could not get my head around the sound that gun makes when you rack the slide. Now i own 3 Glock 19s 😭😭😭. I'm making two range glocks. Aka Gucci glocks
@@byronbranch4645 I would have just gotten over that sound and used the money for an optic and ammo. You can’t go wrong with shadow systems
@@kevincunningham7334 yeah you're probably right. I made money on selling my USP45 so i had some to spend. Sent the slide off to get milled. Got the holosun 507c x2 ACSS and still had 500 left over. The Glock cost me 532 after tax so I'm neg like 40 bucks lol
@@byronbranch4645 you sold a USP 45?! 😢 that’s sad. Lol I’m huge HK fan too
What Gen did you get brotha ?
the quality of this video is insane
Adding a threaded barrel to a G19 gives you roughly G17 barrel length, so added velocity and thus better terminal ballistics. So, there's that.
True.
Man, what a great video. Thank you so much for sharing! Actually learned some new things and I’ve been a Glock guy over 22 years. Damn that it’s hard I just turned 42 the other day. Everything you recommended was right up my alley. Especially the barrel replacement I was on the fence and now I’m leaving my stock barrel in my G30. Although I was told the other day and I don’t know if anyone has heard or confirmed this, and if you could answer, I would appreciate it. Was told The only barrel replacement that’s an absolute must is the x10 Glock Gen 4 only. Apparently the GEN 4 10 mm. Stock barrels, and all stock barrels for glocks or not at all meant for hard cast lead hot loads. Apparently they barrel will jam up with lead and explode. Now this is only for people like me, and Alaska or other countries with big animals. They need to protect themselves against and choose to carry a 10 mm Glock. I was informed that if I purchase the gen4 10 mm. For bear protection it would need to be changed however, the gen5 barrels were OK to shoot hard cast check hot loads through. I quit carrying my 629 .44 magnum. Because well at the end of the day of Flyfishing and hiking miles and miles your back will hate you also I love glocks. Any answers or knowledge would be appreciated on the GEN 4 versus GEN 5. this question only applies for 10 mm again thanks for the video man loved it
Great videos! Love the fancy editing and sprinkle of humor. Keep making content, it's fantastic.
This video was so damn entertaining to watch , the editing and how you broke down everything for every section of the gun was incredible, definitely subscribed brotha.
Great video. FYI, I upgraded my 1911 barrel years ago from the stock Colt to a Briley fitted barrel and noticed dramatic improvement, shrinking my groups by nearly 2.5”. Then I upgraded my Gen 2 G19 barrel from OEM to fitted Bar-Sto barrel, and DID get an improvement, but this time barely an inch or so, which really wasn’t worth the cost. Going forward I’ve bought KKM barrels so I can shoot lead reloads, but haven’t noticed groups shrinking all that much. I do always buy Wolff guide rods and springs for all my Gen 3’s (stuck in CA which is why I can’t own that G45 and with a 10rd limit it makes no sense anyway) so I can quickly change spring weights or swap in new springs. I have all the frame mods, but will have to check out the Vickers slide stop / mag release controls. I didn’t get them because I was paranoid about accidentally dropping the mag.
Thanks for the excellent well-produced overview.
I have a 19x but want a 45 to look exactly like yours it’s exactly how I would’ve done it all the mods were tasteful and not over done. Good job.
*If he keeps up this quality of content he will be a know gun channel. This was so damn good! Notifications are on🔫*
One of the best reviews I’ve seen in a while. I’m a new G45 owner and will be following your lead with this to the letter. May I ask what program you use for your editing? That upgrade transition was sick.🔥
Thank you. G45 has become my GOAT Glock for sure. I use FCPX on Mac.
I don't mind a Gucci Glock but does anyone else just like the look of a stock Glock?
I definitely like the looks of a stock Glock. I think the simplicity is sexy. Safety switches and de-cocking levers and toaster oven attachments look too tacticool to me. If anything I’m putting a red dot on and leaving everything else the same.
Honestly, not really
Absolutely stock is the jock!
No, not a huge fan. It’s super functional, and so I like the feel, not the look.
I can appreciate the simplicity sometimes
Good vid. I've found over my now 30 years of shooting as an adult, including 14 years in LE (6+ as an instructor), that too many people try to focus on the gun's abilities vs their own fundamentals. I can't tell you the number of times I've heard people blame their gun, or a brand of gun, and wave off their own faults. Too many people go overboard on "upgrades" when they're not to the point of making the most of those upgrades. If people can't pick up any pistol, and have the basic knowledge of how to use a pistol proficiently, then no gadget or "upgrade" is going to help. Case in point: leave the gadgets on the shelf until plenty of time has surpassed, sound fundamentals have been learned, and thousands of rounds have been fired with good accuracy results. Also... some advanced training would be good too. ;)
I couldn't agree more.
This is the epitome of a very well detailed informative video. I am so glad I stumbled upon this video. Thank you! 🙌🏾
I slapped a $179 FDE Dagger SW4 Complete Upper with 4.5" threaded barrel, suppressor sights, RMR Cut, etc. for my G19X Lower.
The color is lighter & I should've bought the black upper but its not too bad.
Fits like a 1911 (zero play between the frame & slide) & I wouldn't trade it for a Staccato! I've owned Glocks since the 80's & this is my best by far!
Put a $200 on sale & I had a coupon code HE or Elite 407c x2.
Most don't tell ya the difference between the HS & HE but mainly Warranty HE has 10yr & HS has 3yr warranty.
I polished everything, put a 15lb recoil spring, OW Precision TAC Trigger, Trigger Spring Kit, 3lb black yikes connector & omg!
Drives nails at 30y easily.
Shoots everything I've fed it without an issue to date. My best shot was a coyote headshot on the ranch at 60y. I don't carry my Rifle out anymore. The G19X is just so fun to shoot the way its configured now. Good thing is, i can always slap the original upper back on.
Very informative, well edited and creative. Much appreciated for the content and info!
Good video! Thanks, I enjoyed watching it. May I suggest that you look up the distinct differences between a Glock 'slide lock', and a Glock 'slide release'. They are NOT the same thing.
Great production! I keep my G19 Gen3 bone stock except for a Surefire light. It's a defense gun, and I would hate for 12 people too dumb to get out of jury duty to decide my fate after being presented with how "unsafe" light triggers are by a competent prosecutor. For a range gun though?...sure, go nuts.
I used my first Gen 4 G17 as a Lego set for a few years... Mostly for fun.
Zev trigger bar and springs
- Played with different springs and got down to 2 lb trigger but introduced occasionally light primer strikes. Moved back to a heavier striker spring which pushed the pull to 3 lbs.
Titanium frame pins started showing stress cracks... Moved to stainless steel.
Stainless guide rod and different springs for various loads.
Titanium drop safety. Don't recommend... Shows excessive wear over steel.
Extended controls... Mag release, slide release, and takedown.
Truglo tritium fiber sights
And, of course, a Punisher back plate 🤷♂️
I never considered the slide texture to make it easier to grab. Noted. Thanks! I'm looking at 3D printing a glock, and since I'm starting from nothing, I gotta research mods since I could just buy mods to begin with :D One of the main reasons I want to 3D print one, aside from the cool factor, is the fact I can just print it with the stippling
damn dude that b-roll at the beginning was absolutely gas!!
Great video: style, setup, information = all top notch! Please, continue with this style of video.
Phenomenal content sir!! Love the editing and cuts - Subscribed and excited
One thing I will add to your awesome video is I highly recommend if you're shooting reloads out of your Glock get a an aftermarket fully supported barrel. I really like my blacklist. Reloads should not be shot out of a stock Glock barrel.
Yes, great addition. 🤙
Very well made video! I have a G45 issued through work and I like it. G19 is my favorite though I have a agency arms trigger, slide cuts from primary arms and bickers controls.
Damn. As a videographer I gotta say. Quality is high man. Great job
On my 43x I noticed considerable consecutive shot accuracy increase with a tungsten guide Rod. Might be just me, or perhaps it helps more on the shorter barrel models. For $80 it was a great improvement for 15 yard groups with consecutive point and shoot groups…(no stopping to re-aim before firing again)
Any issue with malfunctions due to the guide rod? I’ve heard many of them have issues with feeding
@@RosewoodActual I have a heavy tungsten in my G17 and my G43X. Zero malfunctions. Personally, only positives. Keep in mind it is only noticeable with consecutive shots in cadence. It won’t help with single fire slowly paced shooting, but with sequential shots at pace you will have reduced muzzle rise that tightens those groups. Changed mine from 6”-8” groups at 15yds to 3” groups. Worth it for me.
I liked because of the Voodoo 2 music background as your intro. Twisted Insane Brainsick all day. Best intro ever...period
This is a surprisingly easy to watch video. Great job 👍
The production value in this was 🤯🤯
Great video. Think I’m gonna scoop a Glock 45 as well. Need to set up a red dot handgun. FYI on the tritium sights you mention for NVGs. You can’t really shoot with tritium sights under NODs. They bloom out and look like orbs that are not usable. Red dot handguns are the way to go for work under NODs.
Good to know, thanks. Hopefully Ill be able to try em out for myself someday.
How many shots in that 45?
Gun guy and a motorcycle guy? Especially doing track days? My condolences to your wallet. We’re in the same boat over here :/
@@inlandbhsk8r and skydiving. Staying single is the only option here. Lol.
This is one of the best educational videos I’ve ever seen. Can’t wait to see more of your content sir. 👏🏼
Great content, just subbed. The G19 is the Honda civic of handguns. So many options, love seeing what folks put together. Shadow systems has offerings like the MR920 that come from the factory with a lot of these upgrades on an agreeable budget.
Your subscriber count should a ton higher . I love the video man . Thanks for all the info!
Really well written.
I too started out wasting a lot of time and money. I had to learn to take my time first and foremost, then I had to really put a lot of shots into the glock platform before I realized what I wanted to change.
I have similar glock mods to your G45 except for the magwell and slide cuts. The secret to an affordable glock trigger that comes out perfect for me is to use an Apex shoe on the OEM setup and add a ghost minus connector with a 6lb striker/trigger spring, then you further polish the connectors edge of you really wanna make that wall smooth.
Removed the finger grooves on my gen 3 23 and rounded the profile a bit to the frontstrap because it was too square for my liking and shaped my own little magwell from the frame. It come out good because I did it by hand and TOOK my T I M E...
I just purchased a tungsten guide rod and can now hit 1” groups at 100 yards! They are awesome!
0:16 orrrr for a Canadian who cant buy one so they just gawk at other people's handguns
How do you not have more subs? Great video and well edited! I just bought the G45 and absolutely love it. I carried a G19 for 4 years and have recently switched to my G45! Thanks again for the video!
Video starts at 3:06
Good to see that you are back!
Good to be back. 👊
The hair is throwing me off
On the spring topic. The only pistol I had it make a real difference on (with factory ammo) was a Canik TP9SFX, when I changed guide rod and recoil spring I was able to track the dot through the entire recoil where I couldn't before. I had to make a spring change when using a compensator. I've had people tell me they've had to change springs when using custom ammo loads.
How do you not have 10 million subs? Top tier accountant !
Ok, so where I may not COMPLETELY agree with everything you said in your vid, I can appreciate where you come from and I LUV the editing/presentation of your final video.
#kudos and thank you for the info :)
Trijicon tritium sights, Apex trigger, Talon grip, Danger Close fluted barrel 👍
Yup! Agree with the not to do’s. The only other positive of a barrel is a fully supported chamber for reloading, but if you have a full case length sizing die that point is then moot. Hahaha
G45 in the house. Solid video broski!!
That beat during the B-Roll part is so damn dope.
I love the transition between the modifications where it glitches man! Great video! I wonder if stippling could be done with a laser engraver?
im pretty sure thats how its done
Thanks brother! I try to make it entertaining to watch.
Honestly, anytime someone tells me they want to get a Glock and customize it, I just recommend they get a Shadow Systems pistol and call it a day.
That frame transition was insane 😳
I encourage you to watch the video about releasing the slide without a bullet in the magazine. I’ve learned recently it’s not good for it long term.
I’m 6 seconds in and that intro has ME hyped!
10 seconds in, that cut for the Glock, you gave my attention sir.
Videos like this explain to me why I want and need make the big bucks
Great video and good ideas. I love your transparency and honest assessment of available mods.
One thing I wish you’d pointed out is that for home defense (which you alluded to you use one of your glocks for). When it comes to mods, you can get into big trouble with overmodded EDC setups. You could have a harder time arguing for self-defense if your pistol is all beefed up, with 2 lb trigs, aggressive looking slide, etc. You sure don’t want to lose a legal battle just because of how modded your gun is. NDs also become more probable with modded triggers. Try to keep your pistol normal-looking and like PC said, practice, practice, practice.