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The lower recoil and shootability of the 42 has always put it ahead of the 43 in my mind. I have so much more confidence I can hit anything I’d need too with the 42 under stress than my 43. If you want a gun that’s thinner lighter and easier to shoot than most single stack 9’s the Glock 42 is it. Get you some high quality ball ammo or exactly what you said the extreme defenders or penetrators and you’re good to go in my opinion. Solid video man. 👌
I have the 43 and the only way I shoot it comfortably is with a hogue grip the only issue is with the grip it’s now as fat as a 26. So the 43 sits at a weird place for me. Keep debating a 42 but I do like the ammo price of 9mm. Shrug
My every day carry is a Glock 42 .380 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!
If you need a pocket pistol and it's the difference between carrying or not, then this is an amazing option. Glock reliability at this size and a manageable-recoil caliber that still demands respect even though it could be criticized for not penetrating or having enough stopping power. Garand Thumb did a very informative video comparing .380 ACP and 9mm.
I ditched my p365-380 for the Glock 42. It’s slightly smaller and lighter…..I’m surprised you didn’t mention the accuracy of the Glock 42 and how easy head shots at 25 yards are with this gun. Something you really can’t do with other pocket pistols
Thanks for the video. You should make another video comparing this G42 to your P365 .380. Virtually identical in size, would be useful for many people. 👍
I went to the range with a co-worker (Both of use are retired LE). He brought his Ruger LCP Max. I brought my Glock 42. I’ve never shot the Ruger. He has never shot the Glock. We shot each other’s pistols. He looked at me with the I made a mistake look. That Ruger was snappy and my Glock was smooth. We both can shoot snappy well, but why if you don’t have to. He argued that he has more rounds. I argued that we are retired and if you need that many rounds, you got yourself into the wrong situation. Plus, we know how to reload fast.
@@pdthehybrid I got me 1 and the old lady shot it lights out, better than all our pistols. Looks like we’ll be purchasing another one.🫡🇺🇸 it’s fabulous ladies gun. Add some pinky extensions on her mags. DONE!
Love the 42 and wouldn't think poorly of any person that carried one. It's an excellent firearm and it's one of the most trustworthy firearms ever invented. If people want to carry a G42 and they can do so without any problems, then I think that's great. It's a capable firearm (esp with the right ammo). Like you were saying about the Xtreme Defenders... in .380, they actually outperform many (if not most) 9mm JHP rounds. Can go on and on about how good they are compared to other rounds (including comparing the .380 Xtreme Defenders and other 9mm rounds)... and especially at barriers and being barrier blind.
@@zachaddington5264 They have the magguts +2 kits that allow the G42 magazines to hold 8rds without increasing the size. Not a bad option if you can afford it. Only need it for 1 or two mags though unless you carry more than one backup mag.
I also have a G-42 which I really like. I just put a set of Truglo TFO sights on it and I use Underwood xtreme penetrator as my self defense ammo. Thanks for the video.
Well, I just got my Glock42 a couple weeks ago and I heard this a lot "I love my G42” well so do I. yes it’s a pocket gun, yes it can be a light duty carry, it. all the quirks that people knocked about the 42 is what makes it unique in the gun world, it’s not too big, not too small, it’s “just right” so slender so light you forget you’re carrying it. I put 200 rounds of FMJ and HP through it with no problems. I knew it was going to be reliable so I’ve upgraded it. Nothing internal a tr5 laser, true Glo night sights, strike industries, 8 round mag extensions bought two more OEM factory mags for pocket, added, racking assist, and Pachmayer grip. It truly is the (everything gun) "like your videos dude and love your fn503 so slender and easy to carry. Checked one out the other day at the gun store. Really thinking about picking it up. I like small accurate fast shooting secret agent type guns. lol like you.👍
Glock drug it's feet on a single stack .380 because everybody wants a tiny LCP sized gun. The issue is a recoil system that short in such a small gun is very hard to engineer. They need to be sprung tight to work which leads to a loss in reliable function. Pocket guns can be pretty reliable. But they are inherently less reliable than larger guns. I believe glock refused to release a gun that would be inherently unreliable. So they eventually released a .380 with a slightly larger frame and most importantly a slightly longer slide. Thus making the glock 42 a much easier platform to design a reliable recoil system around. The glock gives up a little size for much more reliability.
Perfect pocket carry. Actually have one in my pocket. At the time of watching this I clearly know it's there. But weight wise/size, you could almost forget it's in your pocket.
Luv me g42. A small gun pairs well with a small caliber. This thing shoots so much better than a p365/g43, guns that are frankly too small for 9mm. The glock 42 is my little big gun. It's the smallest gun that actually feels like a gun, unlike say an lcp or whatever. 16oz loaded weight, smooth recoil and glock reliability, whats not to love?
The Glock 28 was made specifically for the South American market where people cant own firearms in military calibers, and is far older than the Glock 42. Only recently has the Glock 28 been imported here, which makes it look newer but it isnt! There is also a Glock 25!
Thank you for the review!!! I've been looking at getting one for summer edc, about 8 ounces lighter than my shield plus and when wearing shorts that makes a difference and if my wife ever decides to finally gets her CC permit this I believe would be a great gun for her.
A quick comparison question: if I can get this at blue label pricing for $300 price, do you have an opinion on this versus one of the slim 9mm for as concealed as possible,tucked in, AIWB under a coat and tie at the office. Thank you. Oh, and I live in hot as hell Texas. Total respect for your content and contributions to everyone’s understanding of this whole class of pistols.
SPN I enjoy your content, but I personally have to disagree with most of what you said here.. I pocket carry the G42 currently with a light & grip attached. Besides the slide, it does feel cheap. It does not go bang every time. I’ve had it jam on me & it does NOT chamber hollow points & Underwood defenders. It shoots them, but you can’t manually chamber them without it sticking. It’s NOT just me, there’s plenty of youtube videos on the G42 problems. The G42 was a good test run for pocket carry, but next I’ll be going for the LCP Max, CZ P10M, FN Reflex, or a P365. 🤷🏻♂️ It just can’t be the ultimate pocket pistol, or even top 5 if it can’t run defensive ammo 100% of the time.
I wouldn't run hollow points at all in this gun anyway. People are so afraid of the mythical over penetration that they feel the need to need always run HP. Fmj are ok to run. Flat nose FMJ are a good choice to run.
I have 2 g42’s and I love carrying them. One of them I slip in my back pocket and carry it at work and the other is less beat up I carry outside of work
"This thing goes bang." 100% true. I heard about this girl who was attacked by a bunch of dogs and lost her face. If she had a gun, her life would not have been destroyed. IMO, the only thing that matters in such situations is: Will it shoot?
@@spnfirearms I was thinking of getting a Tomcat or PKK because those look better, are cooler, etc. But then those are not as reliable. So what is the use of having a cool gun that dosen't fire 100% of the time? Better to have an ugly brick that fires, imo
Just picked one up a few days ago! I got the strike industries +2 on it and it feels incredible. You should definitely try it, primary arms has them on sale right now for about $10
You could try swapping in a g28 barrel and mag. Not sure if the recoil spring would need to be swapped for reliability, or if the 9mm assembly would work.
I don’t know for sure, but I doubt the G28 barrel would fit, because the G28 is a blowback design, vs the short recoil operated G26. There's a guy in youtube that had a .380 barrel made for his Glock 19 though, so I guess it's possible to have a barrel made for a G26 too.
Gotta get the tango down extended slide release & extended backplate. I had one,but I sold it,I had issues when it came out.send it back to Glock & after that it ran flawlessly. Have you bought “Fort smith” ammo Copper tips 90grain? 🙏
I really like my P238, the G42 is just a hair too big for me to pocket carry with a 7 round mag. That said, I prefer the manual of arms for the striker-fired guns without a thumb safety and the little bit of extra barrel has been proven to make a significant difference in getting a lot of 380 hollow points to reach the expansion threshold and not act like ball ammo on the target.
The P238 being a 1911 style action means I have to carry it cocked & locked, then flick the safety off? That's a lot for my lizard brain in panic mode.
@@HighStrangeDrifter It requires a lot of practice and reps in dry fire and at the range. From low ready and from holstered. If you’re already used to the Glock or another striker gun though it’s not really worth switching back and forth between the two systems.
I got an LCP Max a couple years ago and I had to send it in to be fixed. But the worst thing is it pinches my trigger finger. I’ve tried adjusting how I have my finger on the trigger but about every few times of pulling the trigger, it pinches. I made my mind up last month to get a Glock 42 👍🏼
Great video, I picked up this bad boy up a few weeks ago and love it. Can’t say the same about my ruger lcp or taurus 380. That’s another story. I watch a lot of these gun videos and hear mention of affordability all the time. I’m not knocking people for wanting an affordable pistol but we spend lots money on things we don’t NEED but we don’t want to on self protection. Just saying. 🤷🏼♂️
I have a bodyguard 380. I can shoot it ok but my wife definitely has a difficult time with it. We recently rented a G42 at the range and, what a difference! Shoots like a dream. It’s now on my short list. I usually pocket carry the bodyguard in a soft holster but I do think you need to go with kydex with the Glock if you’re carrying it hot. I just don’t trust a soft pocket holster with a striker gun and no manual safety. Kydex will make it a little bulkier for the pocket. I’ll have to see if that can work ok for me in my jeans pocket.
I run 100 grain flat nose fmj. Was runningbextreme defenders but after thinking about it both are fmj flat nose vs flutes both will do some damage that no one will want to experience.
I picked up my 42 a week ago. I have shot a lcp not the max but the original it was really the only pocket pistol I have ever shot and it was unpleasant and I didn’t shoot it well but I spent a while at cabalas and checked out every little 380 they had and they had a few the glock 42 hands down felt the best to me and I couldn’t agree more that it cost a bit more but it feels a little better made. I normally carry a sub compact 9mm and for most of the year it’s what I’m carrying. But this little baby glock is going to be great for summer carry or I’m just running to the gas station real quick gun I don’t care what the internet says sometimes carrying can be uncomfortable or inconvenient we do it anyways cause better to have it and not need them need and not have but this little gun solves that for those days. And the way I see it yes it’s a little bigger then a bunch of other pocket pistol I’m wearing baggy cargo shorts so does it really matter? This would also make a wonderful backup gun. And my wife actually likes the way this one feels so we maybe getting a second one for her. I normally hate glocks I owned a 22 for a few years hated it sold it. But I’m thinking I gotta rethink the new thinner glocks cause they feel totally different.
Yes. I would even say much less powerful. It’s just more of a pocket pistol or edc with someone who stubbles with recoil, has hand/wrist issues, wants something a little thinner and lights. But the 26 is the total package
My first gun was a Glock 22 and my back up was a Glock 42 I wanted for walking and other things also those where my first two guns I ever owned I don’t carry either one much anymore now I carry the 43X but I am going too do some upgrades too my 42 soon and put it back in my rotation along with the Sheild plus and the GX4 and sig p365 and maybe the Glock 19 or 19x and the Ruger Max 9 or 380 good review.
I'm very positively biased to Glocks because of my upbringing. This model is an upgrade IMO specifically to the S&W Bodyguard for concealed carry. In that realm it is an upgrade in every shape way and form, no DAO, Less felt recoil, in my experience, Better available holsters and the big kahuna if you will, One can convert to 9mm Makarov if you can find the ammo, Barrel and (This is important) Polish the feed ramp and chamber. That being said build quality is your standard Glock fare and I have seen the item sold with 2 magazines. I do wish they could have crammed 7 rounds into the mag but 6 will suffice.
It’s all BS, bullets kill, period. The G42 is a fantastic weapon. The only crap I hate about 380 is the price, it’s ridiculous that it’s twice the price as 9mm when it’s really the same round. I don’t want to hear the crap it’s not a 9mm, it is, and I don’t know anyone who wants to get shot with one. Don’t be dumb.
I went to college with a cop in Las Vegas. I ended up talking to him after he got shot in the forehead by a 380. He said it was up close and the bullet entered under the skin. The bullet didn't break the skull just traveled around it under the skin. The bullet existed the back of his head. He said he had some PTSD and headaches. He was scheduled to get back on the job a few weeks later. I think it's half 380 is weak, the other half he was lucky.
I went to my local shop and tried a ruger 380 and Smith body gaurd, both felt super jenky and cheap and loose. I'd rather spend the extra 100 and get the glock. I already own the g42, and I love it. I'll try those other pocket rocket later but for now I recommend the g42. I'm finding out more and more I am a glock guy.
Spn you have 61 thousand subs damn remember when you had 3 thousand
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He has 140k now❤🎉
@spnfirearms great info. Is .380 good fit for a woman 1st gun
@@bijouxdoum6199yes beautiful
The lower recoil and shootability of the 42 has always put it ahead of the 43 in my mind. I have so much more confidence I can hit anything I’d need too with the 42 under stress than my 43. If you want a gun that’s thinner lighter and easier to shoot than most single stack 9’s the Glock 42 is it. Get you some high quality ball ammo or exactly what you said the extreme defenders or penetrators and you’re good to go in my opinion. Solid video man. 👌
People put way too much stock in "stopping power" while neglecting a more important aspect of self defense, which is follow up shots.
I have the 43 and the only way I shoot it comfortably is with a hogue grip the only issue is with the grip it’s now as fat as a 26. So the 43 sits at a weird place for me. Keep debating a 42 but I do like the ammo price of 9mm. Shrug
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I bought a G42 last year and absolutely love it .
My every day carry is a Glock 42 .380 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!
Considering getting glock for pocket also. Do you have any concerns carrying in pocket with one in chamber with no manual safety?
@@LL-be3qtuse a holster
@@LL-be3qtno concerns at all, totally safe.
I love my g42 it's the pistol I carry the most. I think it's the perfect size 380.
Yesssssss ! So happy to see you got 42. I love mine. I don’t carry it often but there are times when it’s perfect.
The only 380 I will carry, because it is so damn reliable for a pocket gun.
Exactly!!!
So is the lcp. And smaller
If you need a pocket pistol and it's the difference between carrying or not, then this is an amazing option. Glock reliability at this size and a manageable-recoil caliber that still demands respect even though it could be criticized for not penetrating or having enough stopping power. Garand Thumb did a very informative video comparing .380 ACP and 9mm.
I ditched my p365-380 for the Glock 42. It’s slightly smaller and lighter…..I’m surprised you didn’t mention the accuracy of the Glock 42 and how easy head shots at 25 yards are with this gun. Something you really can’t do with other pocket pistols
Thanks for the video. You should make another video comparing this G42 to your P365 .380. Virtually identical in size, would be useful for many people. 👍
I went to the range with a co-worker (Both of use are retired LE). He brought his Ruger LCP Max. I brought my Glock 42. I’ve never shot the Ruger. He has never shot the Glock. We shot each other’s pistols. He looked at me with the I made a mistake look. That Ruger was snappy and my Glock was smooth. We both can shoot snappy well, but why if you don’t have to. He argued that he has more rounds. I argued that we are retired and if you need that many rounds, you got yourself into the wrong situation. Plus, we know how to reload fast.
^^^ This 1000%. I just retired from LE too, after 34 years. I love my G42. It’s in my daily rotation.
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Thank you for serving and for sharing guys. I'm thinking this can be my wife's 1st EDC.
@@pdthehybrid I got me 1 and the old lady shot it lights out, better than all our pistols. Looks like we’ll be purchasing another one.🫡🇺🇸 it’s fabulous ladies gun. Add some pinky extensions on her mags. DONE!
@samchristo1745 oh that's Kool! Thank you fam! ✨️🫡
Love the 42 and wouldn't think poorly of any person that carried one. It's an excellent firearm and it's one of the most trustworthy firearms ever invented. If people want to carry a G42 and they can do so without any problems, then I think that's great. It's a capable firearm (esp with the right ammo). Like you were saying about the Xtreme Defenders... in .380, they actually outperform many (if not most) 9mm JHP rounds. Can go on and on about how good they are compared to other rounds (including comparing the .380 Xtreme Defenders and other 9mm rounds)... and especially at barriers and being barrier blind.
If the Glock 42 had 7 8 round standard I’d use it
@@zachaddington5264 They have the magguts +2 kits that allow the G42 magazines to hold 8rds without increasing the size. Not a bad option if you can afford it. Only need it for 1 or two mags though unless you carry more than one backup mag.
Would love to see video dedicated to comparison of G42 and P365 in 380! Especially the recoil and shootability.
I had both. The recoil is subjective. I felt the Glock 42 recoiled more while others say the p365-380 did. Both are shooters
Couldn't agree with you more! Love my 42 w/ Glock NS.
Imo the 42 is the best pocket carry there is bc it's reliable accurate and doesn't feel cheap like the LCPs
I also have a G-42 which I really like. I just put a set of Truglo TFO sights on it and I use Underwood xtreme penetrator as my self defense ammo. Thanks for the video.
Well, I just got my Glock42 a couple weeks ago and I heard this a lot "I love my G42” well so do I. yes it’s a pocket gun, yes it can be a light duty carry, it. all the quirks that people knocked about the 42 is what makes it unique in the gun world, it’s not too big, not too small, it’s “just right” so slender so light you forget you’re carrying it. I put 200 rounds of FMJ and HP through it with no problems. I knew it was going to be reliable so I’ve upgraded it. Nothing internal a tr5 laser, true Glo night sights, strike industries, 8 round mag extensions bought two more OEM factory mags for pocket, added, racking assist, and Pachmayer grip. It truly is the (everything gun) "like your videos dude and love your fn503 so slender and easy to carry. Checked one out the other day at the gun store. Really thinking about picking it up. I like small accurate fast shooting secret agent type guns. lol like you.👍
Glock drug it's feet on a single stack .380 because everybody wants a tiny LCP sized gun.
The issue is a recoil system that short in such a small gun is very hard to engineer. They need to be sprung tight to work which leads to a loss in reliable function. Pocket guns can be pretty reliable. But they are inherently less reliable than larger guns.
I believe glock refused to release a gun that would be inherently unreliable. So they eventually released a .380 with a slightly larger frame and most importantly a slightly longer slide. Thus making the glock 42 a much easier platform to design a reliable recoil system around.
The glock gives up a little size for much more reliability.
Only issue with this is that it did have issues. Right out the gate. They made multiple revisions to them over the years trying to get it right.
Perfect pocket carry. Actually have one in my pocket. At the time of watching this I clearly know it's there. But weight wise/size, you could almost forget it's in your pocket.
Luv me g42. A small gun pairs well with a small caliber. This thing shoots so much better than a p365/g43, guns that are frankly too small for 9mm. The glock 42 is my little big gun. It's the smallest gun that actually feels like a gun, unlike say an lcp or whatever. 16oz loaded weight, smooth recoil and glock reliability, whats not to love?
Exactly how I feel. Love this pistol. Carries easy and very shootable. Hits where I aim.
I miss my G42 I regret selling it I had it with a Glockstore mag extension running a +2 so was running 8+1 as my summer carry
The Glock 28 was made specifically for the South American market where people cant own firearms in military calibers, and is far older than the Glock 42. Only recently has the Glock 28 been imported here, which makes it look newer but it isnt! There is also a Glock 25!
My 42 is an integral part of my carry rotation. With a 8 round capacity and a Sig Romeo 0 red dot, I carry it with confidence.
You had slide milled for the optic? Do not recall that the 42 is MOS. Perhaps it is. Thanks.
@@mt24Carson it needs to be milled. But it takes away from its compact size. Vogel dynamic iron sights for the 42 can make you shoot almost as fast
Thank you for the review!!! I've been looking at getting one for summer edc, about 8 ounces lighter than my shield plus and when wearing shorts that makes a difference and if my wife ever decides to finally gets her CC permit this I believe would be a great gun for her.
Get a +1 Pearce pinky extension, fit like a glove 👍 And a +4 Fab Defense extension for back up. Perfect!
A quick comparison question: if I can get this at blue label pricing for $300 price, do you have an opinion on this versus one of the slim 9mm for as concealed as possible,tucked in, AIWB under a coat and tie at the office. Thank you. Oh, and I live in hot as hell Texas. Total respect for your content and contributions to everyone’s understanding of this whole class of pistols.
SPN I enjoy your content, but I personally have to disagree with most of what you said here..
I pocket carry the G42 currently with a light & grip attached. Besides the slide, it does feel cheap. It does not go bang every time. I’ve had it jam on me & it does NOT chamber hollow points & Underwood defenders. It shoots them, but you can’t manually chamber them without it sticking. It’s NOT just me, there’s plenty of youtube videos on the G42 problems.
The G42 was a good test run for pocket carry, but next I’ll be going for the LCP Max, CZ P10M, FN Reflex, or a P365. 🤷🏻♂️ It just can’t be the ultimate pocket pistol, or even top 5 if it can’t run defensive ammo 100% of the time.
I wouldn't run hollow points at all in this gun anyway. People are so afraid of the mythical over penetration that they feel the need to need always run HP. Fmj are ok to run. Flat nose FMJ are a good choice to run.
I have 2 g42’s and I love carrying them. One of them I slip in my back pocket and carry it at work and the other is less beat up I carry outside of work
"This thing goes bang." 100% true.
I heard about this girl who was attacked by a bunch of dogs and lost her face. If she had a gun, her life would not have been destroyed. IMO, the only thing that matters in such situations is: Will it shoot?
Dang, hate to hear that. And agreed, respect and thanks for watching
@@spnfirearms I was thinking of getting a Tomcat or PKK because those look better, are cooler, etc. But then those are not as reliable. So what is the use of having a cool gun that dosen't fire 100% of the time? Better to have an ugly brick that fires, imo
I saw one of these rechambered in 32 with a limited special edition zev conversion kit. It went for 1,320
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I carry the 42 for walking my dog. Fun at the range also.
Have a Ruger LCP 2 and it bucks like a mule. In process of getting new Glock 42, recoil seems to be cut in half. Thx spn
The first time I shot mine I couldn’t believe how little recoil I felt. I can make lead fly quickly and accurately
I wish shield mags would make a mag for this pistol.
Great video & I absolutely agree best pocket pistol there is hands down!!! 💯
Just picked one up a few days ago! I got the strike industries +2 on it and it feels incredible. You should definitely try it, primary arms has them on sale right now for about $10
Aftermarket made the 43x and 48 go from 10rds to 15 im just waiting for them to get this from 6 to 10 in the same size mag.
Yea. I’m sold. Was leaning toward Sig but don’t know Sig, but I know and love the Glock platform.
Really wish someone made a 380 conversion kit for G26! They make 22lr kits.
You could try swapping in a g28 barrel and mag. Not sure if the recoil spring would need to be swapped for reliability, or if the 9mm assembly would work.
I don’t know for sure, but I doubt the G28 barrel would fit, because the G28 is a blowback design, vs the short recoil operated G26.
There's a guy in youtube that had a .380 barrel made for his Glock 19 though, so I guess it's possible to have a barrel made for a G26 too.
@@thepenultimateninja5797 Name of the UA-cam video or channel who had that barrel made?
Very cool compact pistol!
Gotta get the tango down extended slide release & extended backplate. I had one,but I sold it,I had issues when it came out.send it back to Glock & after that it ran flawlessly.
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“Fort smith” ammo
Copper tips 90grain?
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Great carry gun for the summer, shorts and t-shirt
I went looking for a pocket/deep conceal 380. Shot the ruger lcp, walther pk 380, glock 42, sig P238.....Sig won by a MILE.
I really like my P238, the G42 is just a hair too big for me to pocket carry with a 7 round mag. That said, I prefer the manual of arms for the striker-fired guns without a thumb safety and the little bit of extra barrel has been proven to make a significant difference in getting a lot of 380 hollow points to reach the expansion threshold and not act like ball ammo on the target.
@@kobudo That's a very fair argument. There are always pros and cons to each. In the end, it comes down to personal preferences.
I had both, I ditched the p365-380. The 42 is slightly smaller and lighter.
The P238 being a 1911 style action means I have to carry it cocked & locked, then flick the safety off? That's a lot for my lizard brain in panic mode.
@@HighStrangeDrifter It requires a lot of practice and reps in dry fire and at the range. From low ready and from holstered. If you’re already used to the Glock or another striker gun though it’s not really worth switching back and forth between the two systems.
I got an LCP Max a couple years ago and I had to send it in to be fixed. But the worst thing is it pinches my trigger finger. I’ve tried adjusting how I have my finger on the trigger but about every few times of pulling the trigger, it pinches. I made my mind up last month to get a Glock 42 👍🏼
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Great video, I picked up this bad boy up a few weeks ago and love it. Can’t say the same about my ruger lcp or taurus 380. That’s another story. I watch a lot of these gun videos and hear mention of affordability all the time. I’m not knocking people for wanting an affordable pistol but we spend lots money on things we don’t NEED but we don’t want to on self protection. Just saying. 🤷🏼♂️
I have a bodyguard 380. I can shoot it ok but my wife definitely has a difficult time with it. We recently rented a G42 at the range and, what a difference! Shoots like a dream. It’s now on my short list. I usually pocket carry the bodyguard in a soft holster but I do think you need to go with kydex with the Glock if you’re carrying it hot. I just don’t trust a soft pocket holster with a striker gun and no manual safety. Kydex will make it a little bulkier for the pocket. I’ll have to see if that can work ok for me in my jeans pocket.
I use PrecisionOne hollow points for this firearm! Very nice to carry.
I run 100 grain flat nose fmj. Was runningbextreme defenders but after thinking about it both are fmj flat nose vs flutes both will do some damage that no one will want to experience.
I love Glocks!!!
I still love the 42. The best pocket pistol on Earth.
SPN, What is the difference between those 1911 style pocket pistols. What is not to like about them?
Glock 42 is a great gun…I did end up trading mine in for a p365 380 and for me it was a better option. I keep my loaded with underwood hardcast .380
My jams. 😢
Fits my bugbite well and the slimline prints the least.
I picked up my 42 a week ago. I have shot a lcp not the max but the original it was really the only pocket pistol I have ever shot and it was unpleasant and I didn’t shoot it well but I spent a while at cabalas and checked out every little 380 they had and they had a few the glock 42 hands down felt the best to me and I couldn’t agree more that it cost a bit more but it feels a little better made. I normally carry a sub compact 9mm and for most of the year it’s what I’m carrying. But this little baby glock is going to be great for summer carry or I’m just running to the gas station real quick gun I don’t care what the internet says sometimes carrying can be uncomfortable or inconvenient we do it anyways cause better to have it and not need them need and not have but this little gun solves that for those days. And the way I see it yes it’s a little bigger then a bunch of other pocket pistol I’m wearing baggy cargo shorts so does it really matter? This would also make a wonderful backup gun. And my wife actually likes the way this one feels so we maybe getting a second one for her. I normally hate glocks I owned a 22 for a few years hated it sold it. But I’m thinking I gotta rethink the new thinner glocks cause they feel totally different.
You are correct aftermarket accessories goes to Glock👍
Yesssir spn da goat !! Never fail on the reviews my guy keep it up 💯🙌🏽
Gonna get one asap caliber doesn't matter if it's aimed at the right spot spn
Yessir, that’s a fact. And with the right defensive ammo!
I have lcp max. No issues. But i would like to try this g42
The Glock 42 with pinky extension and 2 round extended make it same size as Glock 26 with less rounds and little less powerful
Yes. I would even say much less powerful. It’s just more of a pocket pistol or edc with someone who stubbles with recoil, has hand/wrist issues, wants something a little thinner and lights. But the 26 is the total package
G42 with +1 pinky mag for Summer, and G48 with PSA mag will taking care the rest. All set, all fine.
One thing, the 28 was actually first, but it was never imported into the U.S.
My first gun was a Glock 22 and my back up was a Glock 42 I wanted for walking and other things also those where my first two guns I ever owned I don’t carry either one much anymore now I carry the 43X but I am going too do some upgrades too my 42 soon and put it back in my rotation along with the Sheild plus and the GX4 and sig p365 and maybe the Glock 19 or 19x and the Ruger Max 9 or 380 good review.
Is anyone else using Underwood Extreme Defenders in their Glock 42? I can't get them to work in mine? Will not feed.
I'm very positively biased to Glocks because of my upbringing. This model is an upgrade IMO specifically to the S&W Bodyguard for concealed carry. In that realm it is an upgrade in every shape way and form, no DAO, Less felt recoil, in my experience, Better available holsters and the big kahuna if you will, One can convert to 9mm Makarov if you can find the ammo, Barrel and (This is important) Polish the feed ramp and chamber. That being said build quality is your standard Glock fare and I have seen the item sold with 2 magazines. I do wish they could have crammed 7 rounds into the mag but 6 will suffice.
What’s the most reliable plus two extension out for the 42?
The strike industries has been solid for me! But I haven’t tried any other baseplates for it.
@@spnfirearms thanks bro love from Northern California
While I do appreciate the options available, I will stick with my Hellcat, it just feels better in my hand.🤷♂👍
This is my back for my back up gun.
Had a Glock since the model 23 came out...still HATE that trigger.
I don’t want to get killed for lack of firing back. The more the merrier!
It’s all BS, bullets kill, period. The G42 is a fantastic weapon. The only crap I hate about 380 is the price, it’s ridiculous that it’s twice the price as 9mm when it’s really the same round. I don’t want to hear the crap it’s not a 9mm, it is, and I don’t know anyone who wants to get shot with one. Don’t be dumb.
Droppin 📠
I went to college with a cop in Las Vegas. I ended up talking to him after he got shot in the forehead by a 380. He said it was up close and the bullet entered under the skin. The bullet didn't break the skull just traveled around it under the skin. The bullet existed the back of his head. He said he had some PTSD and headaches. He was scheduled to get back on the job a few weeks later. I think it's half 380 is weak, the other half he was lucky.
If you did that to a bad guy, you would have broken contact and escaped danger, which is the point of concealed carry isn’t it.
Great gun! Too bad California doesn't allow it :(
Any gun that can go bang. Good iin my books. 💯🙂👊👌✌️👍🙏. As long as you come back home in one piece , you're good. 💯🙂👊👌✌️👍🙏
Thanks for the info
Has the 42 been reliable? Reason saying, I noticed it says USA . I always make sure when purchasing a Glock, that it says Austria. Thanks!
All the 42s say USA cuz they’re all made here
Hey guys, check out Tools and Targets .380 ammo review for the HST ammo. This is the SHIT for our .380s.
So you had the p365 and this and you still prefer this? would you say one is softer?
Just bought a 42 yesterday. Got rid of my Sig 365
Comparison vid with the M&p bodyguard?
The glock 42 is only made in u.s.a
I love my 42! Great video!
I went to my local shop and tried a ruger 380 and Smith body gaurd, both felt super jenky and cheap and loose. I'd rather spend the extra 100 and get the glock. I already own the g42, and I love it. I'll try those other pocket rocket later but for now I recommend the g42. I'm finding out more and more I am a glock guy.
I agree. The Glock is made like a Glock whereas the other pocket pistols are made cheap to keep the price down. Respect
Been waiting for this video!
Good things come in a small package!
Thats what she said!
NOT!!
The 28 has been out longer, regardless of how long it’s been available in the US.
You have a link for the stats of not having to fire it?
I got one never fired it
I ordered one earlier today.
This is the only glock I own, and still don't like the bricks, no mater the size.
Due to the price of 380 ammo, it's not practical to train and practice with. And you need a lot of practice to be accurate with a micro pistol
Is it possible to run MAGGUTS and get the 7 rounds, THEN put a +1 baseplate on and get 8 rounds?
Why would you put sandpaper on it?It looks stupid.
Glock pocket pistol? Yes please! I rarely but so oocket carry my G43, but im a bigger guy with bigger pockets (even in skinny jeans)
Hey maybe G42 for best backup pistola?
42 is absolute junk!
What about the glock 25?
Glock 19 sized .380, hasn't been released in the US yet.