How A Glock 43 Works - 3D Animation

[@DryPsylocibin]

I'm always in awe of such engineering. I'm a software developer and in software it often feels like you have a lot of room to make things behave the way you want to. Especially with today's system's abundance of memory and processing power. But when designing a weapon like this you must consider the trade-offs in weight, usability, safety and accuracy. To have the pull of a trigger engage three separate safety measures in such an accurate way feels like you really need to be clever in your design. It's just easier to "tack on" stuff in software, to the point where you can make something perfectly functional in a suboptimal way. For mechanical engineering like this you can't just force your way through it, it requires a creative mind with a flair for elegance. There's no one set of rules to simply follow that guarantees a good outcome. Trying to be "clever" in software is often an anti-pattern because it makes it harder to understand and maintain, while in mechanical engineering it's often the difference between something clumsy and a beautify, timeless design.

[@c3bhm]

Especially when this particular engineering has life and death riding on its functionality/reliability. It MUST work. EVERY TIME.

[@alexanderquilty5705]

Software most definitely also takes on the same responsibilities, just not across all applications like firearms.

[@dyay108]

I'm a dev and i feel the same exact way!!!!!

[@siera8830]

This is pretty simple compared to an internal combustion engine or a car automatic transmission, but we can also extrapolate the comparison to a microchip engineering, they all are fascinating

[@m118lr]

…the best, MOST intelligent answer to the “cleverness “ of the innovation by Gaston.

[@juanjoporta]

The best animated explanation I've seen. Congratulations!!!

[@jimbarrofficial]

These weapons are far more complex than meets the eye. A lot of engineering challenges were addressed and yet of course, the guns are still evolving. Thanks for posting.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

Glock pretty much perfected the Browning tilting barrel design and everyone under the sun besides Beretta and Colt followed suit. Their cruciform sear and disconnector system is brilliant and simple. Walther improved on it by incorporating a fully cocked sear and single action trigger but since then (1997) the only major improvement was the increased capacity of micro 9mm guns like the P365 and the use of red dot optics.

[@joeguzman8396]

Some of the best animation on how a Glock works. This is a great learning video for any Glock or gun enthusiasts. It really shows how simple but effective the engineering is on these pistols. Thanks for putting this video up. You do great work.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

I love how this animation properly shows the trigger reset. Most animations have the trigger return under spring pressure as if you took your finger off right after firing. This isn't how it works in reality. Thank you! Beautiful job.

[@massform405]

Fantastic. I am a novice and getting educated on handguns and safety. This was incredible for education. Thanks.

[@MyFavoriteDisease]

These animations are top notch. Really impressive!

[@alexrosales8212]

SO DETAILED THAT MUSIC PUT ME TO SLEEP AND WAS MORE COMPLICATED THAN NEEDED TO BE.

[@MattHelmSA]

I'm the type that watches something operate for a few minutes while simultaneously imagining in my head how it functions internally. More times than not when I disassemble the object it is on point with what I imagined having no experience beforehand.

[@MDpolo]

This was very well done. Thank you very much.

[@Shutterbug13856]

I'm a Glock Armorer and I really like this video. One thing though that was left hanging is the description of the Extractor & Ejector. All the video showed was the Extractor doing what it does then the words "Enough said" appear--no explanation of what the Ejector does. Someone watching this video with no clue how Glock's work could be left scratching their head. Again, REALLY good animation in this video!! Thanks.

[@Shutterbug13856]

@DEMHAX66642069 sexy Not being harsh, it's an observation and suggestion.

[@fireteammichael1777]

Yeah I supposed those completely unfamiliar with firearms could benefit from a little more explanation.. I was waiting for more info about the firing pin block, which I'm aware of how It works, but was waiting for an explanation that never came

[@fireteammichael1777]

They didn't touch on trigger pull pushing (with tab on trigger bar) firing pin block, allowing firing pin it's free forward travel, right? Or did I miss it?

[@firedetectorr]

Very cool video, this must have taken a lot of time to make. Thanks for making it.

[@no.7893]

Brilliant animation as always, informative yet simple. Keep it up :-D

[@daves.5301]

Seems so simple.... then I see this awesome animation.

[@TomRolfson]

A huge value for explaining to students how I trust the Glock in AIWB carry w/o a manual safety. Thank you!

[@llc8575]

That was some realistic animation.

[@geauxst9]

The animation and breakdown is out of this world.

[@geometerfpv2804]

Best video of this yet, especially the part with the connector and trigger reset. I finally get it: the slide needs to disengage the connector because the firing pin needs to re-captured before the user has let go of the trigger: it happens too fast. Without that, you'd have to let go of the trigger past the reset before the slide finished cycling, otherwise the firing pin would fail to be captured by the trigger and reset.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

Beautifully explained. I wanted to see this also even though I basically understood how the disconnect tab on the slide worked to push the the connector off of the trigger bar. Such a brilliant but simple design. Also makes it clear how the G18 switch works as well, acting like a secondary sear disconnector as long as the trigger is depressed.

[@birdnerdME]

Love your "how guns work" videos!

[@indyglf]

Very good presentation. While I’m a Certified Glock Armorer, the only Glocks I work on are my own. It’s a serious endeavor, but just a hobby for me. Your video helps a great deal to understand the functionality of the parts.

[@PedroLopez-yo7nr]

Great Cad Animation. Now I understand how the Glock trigger works.. Thank You!

[@willo7734]

This is amazing animation and has all of the details that some other animations leave out.

[@Anatidaephobe]

In a word, awesome! You really did your research, thank you!!

[@BruceMusto]

Got one for my wife. Replaced the pins, guide bar, magazine release, slide stop, and take down levers to make it a bit easier for her to operate, plus put tru glo sights and a TLR-6 light/laser combo on it. Nice little gun for her, but my hands are all over it so I got myself something a little bigger.

[@wheelchairweaponry6822]

Wow! Very well done, and informative. Thank you!

[@lorinelson4539]

Best animation of how the glock 43 specifically and how every semi auto pistol works. Really fantastic job. Please keep it up and show how others work especially the s&w 9mm shield.

[@philliplow5379]

Great timing, just as I'm swapping out my trigger connector bar in my G43. Little by little i'm learning to appreciate the workings of this little gun. Thank you!

[@jordanhowell3870]

i appreciate the workings of any gun

[@bruce5168]

Most would say, "Guns are Guns", but others know that's untrue. People knock the Glock pistol, and yet there are those who enjoy the simplicity/reliability of this genius engineering. Sure it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of a 1911, or the many many internals of the HK or WALTHER, but you have to respect a gun like the Gen 5 Wich I believe has only 32-35 parts?? And is one of the most reliable handguns in the world. Love them or hate them, they are truly impressive for their simple yet reliable workhorse design.

[@McDrunkerson]

Really well done! Thanks for the effort!

[@robjabiru5968]

With my compliments, Really great job, clear and perfect, Thank you

[@45Snipers]

Thank u.

[@Khanclansith]

Your work has greatly improved man.

[@nightcat87]

And I always like to come check this video out. Amazing little tools. Great video Sir.

[@45Snipers]

Thank u.

[@hermanman8235]

EXCELLENT animation.complete in anything maybe except the human voice.thanks for the up.load

[@Olafleflibustier]

great great video ! awesome ! and really great mechanic :) congrats mr Gaston Glock !

[@friedoutmukke864]

wow these animations are gorgeous ... even though I am not a fan of that kind of pistols, so much moving parts in it. Thats why I am more into revolvers but still nice to watch.

[@MrIridium192]

Outstanding quality! Thank you!

[@anthonylanci]

"Nuff said".. Great job.

[@User8571]

"How a Glock 43 works" See: Every other Glock.

[@markoza701]

See: Every other pistol.

[@markoza701]

See: Every other firearm.

[@goober010]

Glock 17 is da best

[@DerPolygonianer]

@@richardlahan7068 No, not really. There are quite a few semiautomatic weapons that work quite different. Hammer fired ones for example. Or rotating barrel instead of tilting barrel mechanisms.

[@phalanx3803]

@@DerPolygonianer true but the tilting barrel is more or less the standard ATM.

[@s.penafiel2806]

Very glad you are back !!

[@gunsnhoses1]

This is a great product youre making... and super for new learners to visualize whats happening inside... the only distracting thing for me was the looking glass constantly moving around in little circles when we are looking inside... less is more... :) thanks for taking the time to make and share these.

[@steveshaughnessy8377]

That was insanely good. Thank you.

[@45Snipers]

Thank you!

[@dcberkland]

Awesome animation! A great illustration showing why Glocks are some of the most reliable pistols on the market... only a couple moving parts. The same reason AK variants are so reliable. Going to watch more from this channel!

[@IvanZehirov]

The best gun animation to this day. I dont know who you are but good job brother !

[@JuanHernandez-rm5dm]

Great video! For both the novice and a great refresher for the expert.

[@johndaltrocanto]

This was sooooo much needed, thank you

[@45Snipers]

You're welcome John. Thank you!

[@NDcompetitiveshooter]

What's truly amazing is the timeframe and lack of experience Gaston Glock had when he invented the Glock. RIP Gaston

[@nordsterngsd]

Brilliant graphics 👍🏼

[@JBfromKY]

Impressive animation and presentation!

[@cleankeys4962]

Great job, sorry to see there are 355 hi-point fans that didn't like the presentation.

[@45Snipers]

Thanks! Those hi-point guys and girls are hard to satisfy.

[@D.L.W.]

@@45Snipers 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@108pel]

Excellent animation! Thanks

[@jimcunningham556]

Slick! Now do the Beretta!

[@jinkyulee9957]

Every time I'm watching. Thank you.

[@jetlag410]

What a badass video. Thanks for sharing.

[@bruce5168]

Excellent video

[@andyash5675]

We don't have guns in the UK, so I was wondering where on the exploded diagram the breech is. Now I understand. Thanks.

[@LG-gx3nf]

Wow! That was awesome! Good job. 👍👍 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@BushidoPhoto]

Excellent animation and explanations!

[@qturn4726]

Nice animation

[@Marc-eb4mu]

Brilliant....first class animation

[@Drummer_Mike_D]

This video is like gun porno. It has the music and everything.

[@ramsinc5521]

Gun anime porn..lol

[@myusername3689]

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[@tonyromano6220]

michael daniel 🤣🤣🤣👍🏻

[@richardj.ferrisf9153]

best video ever ! great great explain !

[@jordanhowell3870]

thanxx for showing connector and trigger reset thats something i was curious about because world of guns shows a lil different and not to well

[@mrPauljacob]

Very nice animation

[@william1748]

Great animation work, you must have a lot of patience to do that.

[@epickett63]

It even had the 'click' for the trigger reset in the opening animation. SERIOUS attention to detail...

[@guyvg5495]

Just a perfect video, thanks

[@nickwashburn723]

that was awesome. some people might be wondering why the barrel has to lock to the slide.. might be some good information to add if you can figure out how to say it without being boring :)

[@eternalgamer2445]

FRIKIN' LOVE THIS.

[@bc_usa]

Great graphics. An inside view.

[@grantbuchanan2953]

Excellent animation!!!

[@45Snipers]

Thank you Grant

[@nightcat87]

best ive seen

[@barbandrob1]

That was a great video

[@Obelisk57]

Great job!

[@shmuckling]

Great animation! Very educational!

[@D.L.W.]

Excellent, thank you!

[@petervilla5221]

Very nice. Music is cool too.

[@LG-gx3nf]

Love the video. Very well done. Thanks for ur hard work. 👍👍 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@adonisrn]

Fantastic animation!

[@jamiemartin1793]

Works the same as every other Glock. For me perfectly. Love my Glocks

[@tdotson66]

Outstanding video. Thanks for posting.

[@45Snipers]

You're welcome. Thank you!

[@ranmc9770]

Damm I like these types of videos. well done. Not glock fan but...

[@WARTHOG4U]

Awesome! Thank you for posting.

[@qturn4726]

Nice video great animation

[@maxcohen13]

EXCELLENT video. Well done.

[@guynoir3116]

How long did this take , and now many hundreds of people did you employ ? This is unbelievably good .

[@paintballah25]

Guy Noir bro they have apps that animate guns 😂

[@RolandKoller90]

paint right but it took a team to render all these animations precisely

[@jstarr7506]

@@RolandKoller90 That's right it took a highly skilled team of H1Bs who were wiping their asses with their bare hands 12 months ago

[@skylark4901]

Awesome graphics!

[@45Snipers]

Thank you!

[@harryreichelt8615]

RICHTIG GUT gemacht !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@scottleppard288]

Great vid. But no one speaks about the ejector rod and spring assembly? Did I miss it?

[@3dGun]

Cool gun!

[@jetlag410]

Badass video. Thank you.

[@imdo301]

Beautiful

[@6Sally5]

Love this stuff!

[@biswajitpradhan3596]

You are awesome man...I love your work

[@AshishSharma-tf7hx]

Its rarest of the rare case that i subscribe a channel... But i subscribed yours

[@ha-zze5344]

Well done, thank you very much.

[@MrEricdgreat]

Awesome video the best. 👍🏽

[@bubbersherr7466]

awesome work on animation

[@45Snipers]

Thank You

[@zanpekosak2383]

Great animation but I liked the AR videos more without the hands and the magnifiing glass. Just trying to give constuctive critisizm I dont want to insult you with this cause these are the single BEST videos on youtube or on any internet plarform that foes into the functioning of a firearm.

[@45Snipers]

Thanks. I was just trying some different stuff. Good to hear comments on it.

[@gmajor1273]

Great video. very informative

[@MKMsic]

The firing pin has some tension at rest, if the safety were to fail, would the firing pins tension be enough to fire a round? Thanks

[@1183tn]

great job animating this