Firepower That Shouldn't Work: Glock Shield Mags

[@nutnfancy]

Thanks for coming out to the video! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE HERE AND THE B CHANNEL (kzbin.info) This review of course is thanks to my donors who make this expensive process possible, fully independent reviews: www.patreon.com/Nutnfancy You can also donate to the TNP independence with PayPal also, above. Here’s some of TNPP comments on this video! "Aaron Walker 1mo Why else do I not use Glock? Because the grips never fit my fat baby girl hands. 2 The Nutnfancy Project 1mo Added! Powernoodle 1mo Good stuff, sir. Love it. On the interwebs, we see mixed reviews on the Shield Arms mags. Some guys have lots of them that run 100%, while others have had a few problems. We never see problems with Glock mags. For my part, I stick with OEM mags on the 43X and 48. It depends on what makes your leg tingle - higher capacity with Shield Arms or (possibly/probably) better reliability with Glock mags. I'm good with 10+1, and maybe a spare mag if I am feeling frisky. Peace. 1 David R Benkendorf 1mo Same here, I would stick with OEM if I carried one of these Glocks. But I'm not all that cool with 10+1, which is why I prefer a G26 with G19 mags or a G27 with G23 mags. I run grip extension sleeves on the longer mags to take that bit of wiggle out of it (and just make it feel better) and that works just fine. Why not just go with a G19 or G23? I personally do like having the shorter slides for EDC, it's a slight weight savings, and I like the versatility of being able to still go with the regular mags if I ever do want to keep the grip shorter. I can make a 26 or 27 bigger but I can't make a 19 or 23 smaller. Andrettski 1mo Not even 2 minutes in. I don't own a Glock, I shot a friends G17 last year and kinda liked it. I've got nothing against them. If I ever get one probably gonna be a G21 or 41 MOS. Back to the vid Dean 1mo Had a glock 21 when I was younger. It was a beast. Too big for my hands to get the best accuracy. If I remember correctly, it had 13 round mags, and I had 2 round extensions on it. And it was a .45 which was awesome. 1 Load reply Jake Haberman 1mo I have a 43x MOS carried IWB in a DeSantis Slim-Tuk kydex holster. I like it so far but wish Kusiak had a leather signature for mine. Hershey Roseman 1mo I am hoping that PSA's new Magazines for the Microdager are more reliable than the shield arms. It would be a drop in no modification magazine. Timothy Smith 1mo Hi Nutn I’m a recovering Glock hater.I bought a G19 about 10 years ago and hid my shame for a long time but recently added a G43X .I see a Glock armorer for therapy once a week, though I’m not proud of it I’m getting help . Thanks for the vid !😉 2 Ace Invasive 1mo I'm not a fan of Glocks because the grip is blocky. But the Slimline have a better grip. Thanks for the update video! David R Benkendorf 1mo I disliked the angle of it years ago, but over time got fine with it. They point well for me now. DRKSTR_actual 1mo Das Glockenspiel bash mashter, love it! Glocks and Glycines, what a GORGEOUS day!!! Tarryn Heath 1mo One thing to consider before you go out and sell your G19 in favor of the G43x/48. The G19 for most shooters will in most situations be able to send more rounds down range faster as it is more controllable for the average shooter. 1 Nicolas Royston 1mo I sold my glock 19 to buy my 229 legion sao. No regrets. Given the same amount of ammo to practice I am a way better shooter with the 229 than the 19. Also, on range days everyone loves shooting the 229. People never lined up to shoot the 19 and came away with a "wow" expression on their face. 1 Caleb Brooks 1mo Have you looked at the shield arms z9 magazines? They take the standard g43 up to 9 rounds at the size of the standard pinky extension. Not the best option in todays market but if you’re hanging on to the 43 it’s a solid upgrade. 1 Guy B 1mo Those are nice. I’ve got the Z9s in a 43 I wear in a wilderness ankle holster. Works well. 1Maddox 1mo Try out Brownells Alumahyde, its a nice no fuss coating. Easy to get good results. Blast the part with break clean, dry it off with a heat gun, spray a coat, flash it off with the heat gun and shoot a second coat. Let it cure well and its good to go. Can do a handguard in like 15 minutes. You can also rapid cure it in the oven if you want. Its probably not as durable as Cerakote, but its a much smaller barrier of entry. Mark Horan 1mo Can I get permission to swamp out my glock 43 frame for a 43x frame. I had to buy my Shield Arm mags before the WA state 10 + normal capacity magazine ban went into affect? Thanks for the over view of new coating procedure. I like Ceracote, but it is a lot of work. Now I am a little bit more motivated to finish a rifle I would like to get done. David Elkins 1mo Have a 43x with shield arms conversion. Really like it when I want to travel light. G45 otherwise. Only thing unproven in 43/48 is long term durability / reliability. The internal parts are daintier than older models. No problems so far. Seeker Keyl 1mo I go back and forth between my 43x mos and my FN509C. At the moment, I am running the 43x, but I would like to get it stippled... Right now I have some applied grip material on it, which works pretty good for gripping and even carrying it pretty comfortable, but the tackiness of the material makes it a bit slower to grip it out of the holster than naked polymer. I am eyeing Battle Ready Arms to put some texture on it since they offer a "palm swell" modification which will change the shape of the back shape to be a bit more ergonomic. Anyone have any experience with them? They are not accepting orders to to high work flow which would indicate to me that they at least do good enough work to be really busy. Justin Wingerter 1mo My brother has those mags installed on his 43x and he says he loves them. I'll be sticking with my trusty sig p365 for edc/LPAC! Both are wonderful options for all you amazing TNPrs Bret Smith 1mo If tritium night sights go dim in 5 years, it means they spent a lot of time on a shelf. Tritium has a very short half-life at just 12 years. This means that if they’re dim after 5, they’ve been on a shelf for 7. Eric Lindsay 1mo Can’t wait to get a PSA micro dagger. PSA has their own version of a 15rd metal mag for the 43X/48. Chris Fischer 1mo I hate glocks. I carry a 43x every day with a shield arms SA15 in it. Ets also makes a 19 rounder that looks ridiculous and awesome. I have found both to be reliable in my pistol thus far with a few hundred rounds through each Brandon Zeider 1mo Brandon from Shield Arms here - thanks for the review Nutn, been a sub since almost day 1, then followed you here to Patreon. 2 Frank Plissken 1mo Tyfys! Glock should be paying you big bucks for keeping them relevant! 16 rounds in a thin carry gun makes it very tempting to switch from the "compact it ain't" Sig M11a1 that's served me well for over a decade. Probably not quite there yet, but watching with interest. 1 Load 3 replies 1mo You can shop around for a Gen 5 G26 holster and should be good to go because their dimensions are identical in every way except the extra 8 mills on the slide. That's about the width of two pubes so no need to split hairs :D Plus the important bit is the frame with at the ambi slide locks and those dimensions are identical. Odin out of Utah will make ya a custom holster. Oh! Before I forget most appendix IWB holsters are inherently ambi. Load reply Robert Harper 1mo My only problem with Glocks are the grip. I wish they would get rid of that stupid swell at the base of the grip. It puts my hand at an angle where the edge of the trigger guard is right on the edge of the knuckle of my middle finger. It’s just really uncomfortable. I’ll keep my 19, and I still use it. I have Sig and Beretta, both are more comfortable. Also my hands aren’t small, I wear XL latex gloves at work. Jonathon Palmieri 1mo I don’t have a Glock, I’m just here for the entertainment! 1 Racing Psychosis 1mo I don't need a Glock 43X or 48 w/ Shield Arms Mags and mag release. For a baby Glock 19, I would recommend that you just go out and buy a Hellcat or 365. Done. The Hellcat is a super concealable G19 style on my relatively small frame. The Glock 19 is still never the wrong answer, but I do have some concealing issues. Nathan Simms aka Darkpriest 1mo You turned me onto Canik and I've never turned back. You should review the MC9. I'm selling my P365 with MRD to carry my Canik MC9 with a 507k. Go check it out man! 1 Racing Psychosis 1mo Yep love the TP9SF. Just have a hard time finding decent holsters from goto makers for the Canik line, otherwise I would probably own a few more of them. Gerald King 1mo glock pistols are still the best. 1 Firemedic Mike 1mo I wouldn't even look at the G43X because of its limited magazine capacity.... But then I discovered the Shield Arms mags. I bought a 43X and 3, 15 rnd mags. It's my favorite compact carry pistol. The Sig Sauer P226 is my full-size GTW pistol choice. You can't beat the DA/SA trigger!!! 2 Harold Galen McPheron 1mo I don't hate glock's, I just love 1911's!!!! 1 “Milk Man” Matt Moore 1mo I’m not a Glock hater Nut’n but I’ll give you my best answer in relation to this video. Why do we have to go buy aftermarket mags (and sights) to make it a viable competitor in this pistol class? I always buy factory mags for reliability and don’t like having to modify a serious use carry pistol. 2 Gary Boss 3w KG works well - agree on all points including sanding prep. I also carry a 43x with standard 10 round mags when I want to go small/light. It is the only Glock I own. TenaciousAmerican"

[@Americandog83]

I like Glocks. I EDC G42 50% of the time, only to EDC a G3C the other 50%. I do like having the thumb safety.

[@Big6Duke]

Did you test Gen 1, 2 or 3?

[@paulcolburn6949]

FYI!! it is recommended that you use the shield arms metallic mag release so as to not chip away at your plastic Glock mag release with your metal magazines!!!

[@bryan3256]

Thank you for your years of providing great and honest content

[@marktelep5856]

I own a 43 and 43X-48 and have shield magazines for all! Never had a problem with any!!!!!!

[@eddiehandley9019]

Did you change out the magazine release from plastic to metal

[@Timthetwin]

@nutnfancy you will have to do a part 2 with the PSA Micro dagger mags that work for the G43/48

[@Tron2pointOh]

They don't change the gun because they freaking work. There is no better Glock 19.

[@BoomStickTactical]

I've got a couple of those mags. At first they worked great. After they got some wear, they started failing. Stick with factory Glock mags.

[@JustDefense]

I’ll only carry OEM mags in Glocks. I cited and linked your vids on the P320 on my new channel! Well done.

[@davidbehsman3324]

Exactly. I would much rather carry ten round magazines that I know will work, than carry fifteen round magazines that might work some days. I have no problem with exploring other magazine manufacturers for out at the range, but when it comes to defense, I prefer factory magazines.

[@xavierh.5102]

​@@davidbehsman3324or get a gun that's a quarter inch thicker and get the best of both worlds.

[@briant7652]

​@@xavierh.5102100%

[@solaydbak]

I just received the PSA 15 round mags, I think they will work as well as OEM.

[@lenholt7419]

LOL I have nothing against Glock, S&W, Walther, Beretta, Springfield , CZ....Ohhh I get goosebumps over CZ. Really do not get the 43x or 48. I've tried. The 43 makes total sense for deep conceal, as well as the 26/27/29 those interchangeable mags have me sold. Tastes have changed though. I'm into Heavy Metal right now. You know the kind that increases Testosterone when lugging around north of 37 ounces. It increases the heart rate and makes the ladies happy. Now no polymer guns have been harmed in my rotation and they all get a chance to perform. I agree with ya everyone should carry what they are comfortable with and shoot well. Great data points.

[@JustDefense]

Well said old man! Considering EDC-ing an LTT Elite instead of my polymer 9s

[@shanescott3168]

I like the Glock 19 and 43 but my favorite is the G48. The G48 is the slim Glock 19 I longed for them to produce. It did not disappoint. I have owned and shot many Glocks since 1991 and am confident in their simplicity, reliability and durability. I am not converting my G48 to use Shield mags, though. Keep 'em stock.

[@dsrrecordsent]

Comfortable w the .380ACP? ARX and Federal Punch are some nice options in .380 just you are downgrading your power from standard 9mm

[@shanescott3168]

@@dsrrecordsent Good suggestion. I have a Glock 42 and carry it often.

[@bubbatime]

PSA now sells a micro dagger 15 round magazine that works in the G43X and G48. It has a polymer outershell that interfaces with the stock polymer magazine release, so you dont have to change the mag release. I have 60 rounds through one mag so far and it works so far.

[@ssnerd583]

THIS is very interesting information, here.....I LIKE it!!

[@justsayin7937]

Couldnt find those anywhere on the website. Looks like shield mags are still the go to...

[@ssnerd583]

@@justsayin7937 .....I guess you didnt actually LOOK, then....I typed in micro dagger magazine in the search bar and the FIRST ITEM that comes up is the PSA Dagger Micro 9mm 15 Round Magazine Imagine that!!!!

[@mr.blanco6763]

Yep I have 3 of them and over 900 rounds. Work amazing

[@mr.blanco6763]

@@justsayin7937just google micro dagger magazine it’ll come up

[@jake51515]

As someone who carries a 43x, i would LOVE these 15 rounders, but dont trust em. 10 may not be a ton, but a few spare mags and im still rocking some major firepower.

[@DanielJohnson-ot8wj]

I bought a 43x mos frame and then bought both the 48 and 43x slide non mos version and then installed the tlr7 sub on the frame. Bought some Night Fision sights for both. Now I have the best of both worlds for pocket carry or IWB for the 48. Highly recommended!

[@azmaddog6]

Bought a 43x before I knew about the 48. I typically prefer a longer sight radius but it is what it is! I picked up the Shield Arms mags first thing after getting the pistol. Great CCW package.

[@joes973]

Run a dot on the 43X and you won't miss the sight radius.

[@volcanobro8443]

You can always buy a 48 upper and you will have both guns

[@jerradcampbell74]

I'm not a Glock fan because of the grip angle and it doesn't feel comfortable in my hand. I will be watching this video in its entirety, though. Love your work, and keep doing what you do.

[@robertfoote3255]

I tend to shy away from the blocky shape of the grip.....but that on me.

[@dsrrecordsent]

The grip angle is a fighting angle which is great for CQB, point shooting and also competition shooting when you train and get used to the angle but it is purpose built Glock perfection!

[@ssnerd583]

@@dsrrecordsent ....my dad was a certifiable 'gun nut' and collected pistols and had, at one point, over 2500 in his collection(in the 1970's) and he had 'collector' pistols and 'shooter' pistols---he focused on military pistols 1890-'current'(so mid 1970's) and I got to shoot MANY-MANY different pistols while growing up and NOBODY could shoot the Luger 9mm very well because of the 'grip angle'....nobody but ME. I could point and shoot it like it was nothing. This carried on to the first G19 I bought(a gen2 police trade in) in 1995......I had bought an HK USP 9 and HATED IT with a passion, so I traded it for the MUCH cheaper G19 (and Colt AR15) and the G19 was the same as the Luger for me. I shot it naturally, from day 1 and joined the GSSF and shot a match within less than a month after I bought it and by sheer accident I won that match and didnt even know it because I had left before all the results were in.....lol Still have the G19 and the Colt AR....that Colt has got MANY $$$$ offers over the years.....should have bought 5 of them.

[@kinch613]

ALL of those reasons are easily remedied with training. If its not your cup of tea, so be it. But Ive heard the “ grip angle” complaints for decades now.

[@brucebanner6149]

With Glocks you point your thumbs at the target. That's 3° difference in the grip angle. It's that simple

[@01camarosspower]

I had failure to feed issues with gen 1, gen 2, and gen 3 shield arms mags in multiple 43x and 48 pistols. I sold all of the shield arms mags and am currently testing the PSA micro dagger 15 round mags. So far they are superior to the S15 mags. Testing reliability now.

[@andrewr022488]

I'd love to hear or see a final review! Also, awesome username I had a 98 Z28 and loved it!

[@chrisdelk2552]

I love the sound of your mag insertion at 4:04. Keeping it real!

[@thedon7528]

Real shit

[@AnomymAnonym]

desgusting, he could have edited that out

[@patchcs]

@@AnomymAnonym 😂 get a load of this guy. He doesn't fart.

[@StaleBearFart]

@@AnomymAnonym lighten up ya rubber

[@AnomymAnonym]

@@StaleBearFart i was eating

[@texpatriot8462]

I have a Shield mag in my G43 and it works like a charm.

[@jakeMTSU]

I have the same setup and still not 100% sure about them

[@paraglidingnut26]

I’ve been using my shield arms mags in action shooting competitions for a couple years now. The few hundred rounds of self defense ammo, not a glitch. Unfortunately, every so often I get a hiccup with factory ammo 115 grain. Many have said, keep the mags loaded when you first get the shield arms mags. Thousands of round later, it seems to be working because of the sa mags always being loaded.

[@justinwood3054]

I’ve carried a Glock 43X with Shield mags for a few years now. I think it is one of best smallest guns with full grip and full capacity.

[@TheFivepoint1994]

I like Glock pistols. A G17 sits in my SHTF holster and there it will remain forever. I snatched up a G48 and Shield mags thinking I had found the Holy Grail for concealed carry but alas the mags performed less than stellar. I recall six failures to feed within 150 rounds. Continued to carry my G19 until I saw the Gen 2 Shield mags so I gambled and once again experienced several stoppages during testing. I was not jumping on the 365 wagon because I don't trust Sig products. The Hellcat Pro was released and I got one. Installed a rear square notch night sight and an Apex trigger and I think I'm finally there. The weight, barrel length, thickness and capacity hit all the sweet spots in what I believe a great carry gun should be. It's been dead nuts reliable and as accurate as I need it to be.

[@gisellesbikeseat]

Do yourself a favor and pick up a P365 Macro. You can thank me later.

[@stevec9704]

Always great to see another video 👍. Shield Arms make the 9 round mag for the 43 now, giving you 10 in the smaller frame. They work well too. Keep up the great work. 👍

[@Cmoth040]

I have a 43 with the same FDE coating. I converted to the 9 round Shield Arms magazines right after they came out. Just in case people don't know, you can buy the factory 43X frames separately through several distributors for about $150 or so, stripped. There about $240 with internals. The 43 slide obviously goes right on the 43X frame giving you some modularity carry options.

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

Or.. you know.. you could just buy a good gun that doesn't require you to buy after market parts to fix it's terrible design haha

[@CallsignWulf]

@@maximusjoseppi5904 Factory parts work fine, actually better than the Shield mags as there are many stories about the mags failing. Yet the lower capacity but OEM ones work consistently.

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

@@CallsignWulf again... You can buy a much better gun that's properly designed. Glocks are trash by today's standards

[@dsrrecordsent]

@@maximusjoseppi5904most guns are designed after the Glock, Gaston Glocks engineering is still in use by everyone today so I guess by your statement most guns are trash? 🧠

[@dougrichter4558]

It's cool to me that you are okay with the stock Glock sights. Sometimes I'll swap mine, but overall I've never had a problem with the stock Glock sights. I think it's a ridiculous group think idea that most reviewers online have, when they say, "you have to immediately replace the Glock sights because they're garbage." Again, Nutnfancy just saying it how it really is.

[@warbuzzard7167]

I love the Glock sights! I think they work really well for me. I replaced mine because I went red-dot and I needed something higher.

[@dsrrecordsent]

Stock Glock sights kick ass and you can outshoot most with upgraded sights it comes from the factory ready to GO!

[@ehal2303]

It's group think because there's great truth in the statement; factory Glock sights suck!

[@hooty465]

I have a Glock 43X. 1st thing i did was update the sights with Ameriglo Orange Spartin sights, a Lary Vickers trigger shoe and lastly 15 round Shield Arms flush fit mags and the Shield Arms metal mag release. I also used the orange handle dental picks to change the mage release. It tool less than 5 minutes. This is ny absolute favorite Glock. I am considering coating it to FDE or OD Green. Great review brother, keep'em coming.

[@DinoNucci]

You bought a Glock, and immediately turned it into a different gun. Smart.

[@warbuzzard7167]

@@DinoNucci Oh look, a know-nothing has shown up in your post and decided to share his "opinion" with us. Ho-hum.

[@DinoNucci]

@@warbuzzard7167 QQ, cope

[@jonathank7394]

I bet he carries an antique that is hammer fired. Or, doesn't carry at all...

[@rafterwhomestead]

Love my shield mag for my G43X, really ups the firepower to a high mobility option.

[@WalkerKlondyke]

My Glock saved my life. No complaints here.

[@DinoNucci]

What a shame

[@dapperdangerous-l9i]

dawg😂💀

[@howler5000]

I with you. Got a 19. Still carry it too, btw. Got the 43 when it came out. Got the 43X when it came out. No plans to sell any of them. I still rotate through carrying all of them. Also, I have a Sig, a couple S&Ws. I rotate through carrying all of them. I love being called a Glock fan boy when I have, and carry, multiple manufacturers. I will say that in a SHTF situation it will be a Glock on my side.

[@paraglidingnut26]

Completely agree, switching out guns is a way to find out what works best for you. I switch out G30S, G43, G43X, G48, G19, and a G26.

[@dshuma0570]

Review the PSA Micro mags for the G43X/G48X Nutn’!!!!

[@TLTG-z1b]

I am a born again Glock lover. I used to hate Glocks now I own 4. That gun design just works for me. It’s easy to work on , reliable , accurate, it just gets the job done. G42 g43x g19 3 gen and the g 20. Glock on!

[@ericbergfield6451]

Gladly after watching just a few "spray paint your firearm" videos I got inspired to paint my Springfield Hellion, & I really did about as little work taping over things that needed to be covered. ...Because those little imperfections add character, & that's fun

[@TinCupTraidingCo]

First time back in a while used to watch all of TNP videos around 2010-2012. Don’t remember ever unsubscribing but just realized I had to subscribe again.

[@IllWish]

I know people seem to love these things, but I've been through a bunch (10) with my Glock 48 and over half cause failures to feed, double feeds, or slide lockback malfunctions of both practice and full powered ammo. Maybe I just keep getting unlucky, but my data point is that you should test them thoroughly before you trust them in your daily carry. @Nutnfancy thank you for the great review, as always!

[@CallsignWulf]

Then the issue is if they work fine out of box, but in the process of testing get worn enough that THEN they cause failures. You'd have no idea unless you keep testing occasionally, or go to shoot when you need it.

[@XDWX]

43x with shield mags are the way to go

[@RosaParksWasWyt]

That’s so irresponsible

[@fgallogallo7]

I’ll say it. Love my Glock 23 and model 27 .40.Gen 3

[@dgross53]

Gen 2 mags have an orange follower. I have bunch of these with zero problem. While the mag release was pain, overall it was not too bad to get done.

[@aleffel9668]

Gen 2 mags had the gray followers. Gen 1s had the orange

[@ChairmanKimchi]

Naw don’t trust him. The gen 1 mags have blue followers and the gen 2 ones are purple.

[@Lester.M]

I love Glock and the people who produce them.

[@DinoNucci]

I love your mom

[@Bittlicious]

Lol. Now you gotta review the PSA Micro Dagger 15 round mags.

[@greenyoshi777]

This will make the Glock hater brigade rage: Benefits: No external safety. Proven safety record (assuming it's in the hands of COMPETENT users). Legendary reliability. Slim. Sleek. Simple. No external (or internal for that matter) hammer to catch on something. There are very few snagging points to catch on clothing. Plenty of calibers. Plenty of sizes in almost all calibers. Higher than average capacity compared to firearms of similar size (in most but certainly not ALL cases). Easy to train on. Easy to master. Not intimidating for the uninitiated. (For example: learning the double/single trigger transition of a Beretta) Learning the manual of arms for a Glock, even to the level of replacing the striker (which by Glock themselves isn't supposed to be done by a person other than a Glock armorer AS PER THE MANUAL ONLY) is pretty straightforward once you know how to do it.

[@j.h.6328]

Ive had the version 2 Shield mags for about a year. These four I'm using have been 100% reliable with just normal range use. 150 - 250 rounds through each, left loaded between range trips, no issue with the steel mag release either. (And yes, the Hook Pick Thingie tool is a must for installation of the mag release. I recall using a straight icepick to install one on a "fat glock" decades ago, but won't work here) Well, think its time enough to consider Shield mags good for defense and actually start carrying my year-old Glock48... So the holster selection begins.

[@PPSChadwick]

This video brought to you by those who love promag…

[@AkiraSRT9]

Promag is garbage.

[@JustDefense]

😂

[@PepeDeezNutz]

REEEEEEE

[@jtaylorb88]

Lmao 🤣

[@ElTejon47901]

Lol. His Achilles heel, cheapness.

[@Jim-oo7dk]

I'd never had a Glock until 2 weeks ago. Glad I got it (21 Gen 5). That nDLC finish is incredible. I like the trigger. The marksman barrel.

[@dudleydeplorable5307]

I've depended on Glocks forever. The 19 has been my carry for years. It will be my carry until you rip it from my cold dead hands... I have 43X as my backup...

[@Leo_Richie]

I sold my 19 to get 43x ….I miss my 19

[@GreyPilgrim406]

Love my Shield Arms mags!

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

It's awesome someone finally figured out how to fit more rounds into a Glock 43/48

[@GreyPilgrim406]

@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 yes

[@doggtown72]

I have "All" notifications set for this channel, and I havent gotten notifications in a long time.

[@sig3ldunc4nI]

You can now purchase PSA 43x/48 mags. You don’t need to change out the mag catch either. If they are reliable it could be a game changer fellas.

[@zedhiro6131]

Still waiting to get my hands on one for evaluation.

[@akbluefox8506]

My wife and I both carry 43x's with shield mags. Not sure if its because we have some of the first 43x's with the silver slide and no rail, or what, but regardless of whether we use the OEM 10 rounders or the Shields, both guns have issues with rounder hollow points like the Sig V crown or the Speer bulleted ammo we can get up here. The only ammo that has been reliable is the pointier bullets, like the Critical Duty or American Gunner by Hornady. Any one else have this issue? Other than that, love our 43x's.

[@DinoNucci]

I carry your wife

[@timtaylor1483]

You got a bad gun my 43x loves v crown and spear that's all I carry.

[@troy3456789]

I got rid of my G29. I got to where I just wasn't shooting it at all. I carried it for awhile, then went back to my G27.

[@neverobey1477]

New glock design coming 2082!

[@scottwilson1258]

The 48 w/Shield Arms mag and catch is like a 1/2 size 19 with the same 15 rounds! Also(and I saw you doing it too) wrapping the support hand index finger around the outside of the Trigger guard my groups go to 1/2 the Size! very cool

[@GunDaddy1]

Would Love a Glock 21 update video.

[@andrewr022488]

I just wanted to take the time to say that with all of the new age youtube gun reviewers, I always love seeing a TNP GRV!!

[@Watchandcutgearchannel]

Glock Rocks !!!!!! I love ‘em! 17, 19s I actually went in to buy a ccw pistol last month intended to by a p365 but walked out with another Glock 😂.. I just feel comfortable with them!

[@rileyneufeld7001]

4:04 Idk nutn sounded extra juicy to me 🤣

[@fatheroftheclyde]

Dude! So funny at 11:14 I keep that exact tool in my range bag. I have found lots of uses for it. An unexpected bonus to it being a cheap piece of crap tool is that the metal is soft enough that it wont usually scratch harder materials/finishes.

[@LakeMissoulaAquaticsandPlants]

Love that bomber green

[@jeepinintexas6215]

Hey Nutn, tell Shield Arms to make some mags for the Glock 36. Two more rounds in that pistol would be awesome.

[@freecitizen7372]

When every manufacturer is making Glock clones it tells you to buy a Glock.

[@ericinman430]

I must admit that when I finally shot a Glock I was very impressed. Fifteen rounds at ten yards, fist sized single hole. I still like my CZ's better, but I can't say I hate Glock.

[@thenotoriousvlog5986]

The 3rd Gen G19 is my favorite. I think it’s a battle gun that won’t let you down.

[@dsrrecordsent]

1000% the 3rd gen is the best! Fighting grip angle with the finger grooves and a proven battle ready system!!!!! All of the extra stuff is fluff that still has to be proven while ask all agencies about the reliability of a 3rd gen Glock and you will get a unanimous answer 👍

[@thenotoriousvlog5986]

@@dsrrecordsent 👍🫡

[@gordo608]

@2:56 no, not an exaggeration. The only guns I regret selling are Glocks.

[@BlueTrane2028]

Selling Glocks… I’ve done it for caliber consolidation (only one .40 left, a 27, everything else is 9mm). I’ve also done it to upgrade. I’m much more comfortable with Gen4 and 5 Glocks than Gen3 and earlier. The slightly smaller frame along with better texture does it for me. Otherwise, yes if you’re selling a Glock something is wrong. Well, there was a third. Got rid of a used 27 when Covid started for new gun levels of money because everything was sold out. Replaced it later with a police trade that was honestly nicer than the one I sold. Winning.

[@1968CudaGuy]

Glockamolie 43X MOS and 48 MOS are recent purchases. Still have 19s and 23s and an old 17L.

[@Seedavis397]

Love the fart mag insert. Epic

[@kansquatch]

👍

[@puma51921]

I have 5 shield magazines. Have had no issues.

[@TheSRMproject]

Weird. I’ve used those shield arms mags since they were first put out on the market and never changed the mag release. Never had an issue to. My 43x is the one gun I own that gets shot every range visit to.

[@unityistheonlysolution3485]

I own 2 Glock 19’s, and I carry one every day. I would trust my life to my carry gun (Glock 19/Gen3 Vickers model/RTF2 grip frame/Glock night sights), and if all pistols were Glock 19’s that would be fine with me. Glock reminds me of the saying “Don’t Fix It If It’s Not Broken.” Go ahead Glock haters, let me have it ….. I can take it. - Jason/Freedom Fighter Until Death/Vermont, FRA (‘FRA’, meaning “The Failed Republic Of America”)

[@lens7859]

The green looks amazing!!!!

[@derektenorio351]

Glock offends me so much that I bought a Glock 17 GEN 3 put night sights on it and a olight boulder S and made it one of my carry guns😂

[@dsrrecordsent]

That’s RIGHT the 17GEN3 may be the best GLOCK ever made! Good choice TRUE Glock perfection!

[@FMDad-dm5qo]

The Shield mags work great.

[@batmantiss]

Good push. That's gonna itch when it dries.

[@dakotahayden6937]

Two Glock 19's - one upstairs and one downstairs - and a Glock 26 for carry. Love my Glocks, they just run - never had a failure.

[@Whitdude99]

Man I’ve missed you NF … your the man … still out here doin vids …

[@badcompany3057]

What "generation" shield mags are you using? I have a bunch of the 2nd iteration mags, and they do not provide what I would call bet your life reliability, which is a drag.

[@saltydriver3722]

Why hate a WORKING DEFENSIVE TOOL? I LOVE All my tools. From my pocket screwdriver to my glock 19. If it works you don't need to change it. Maybe add something to it and make it a bit better. Love all my tools.

[@sickmak90]

Im 5’ 8” and 170lbs and carry a g19 MOS or shadow systems mr920 appendix with no issues. It can be done but a g48 is easier to carry BUT I like how well I can shoot the g19.

[@egyptianredneck4765]

I got some psa 15rd mags for my 48 i will be carrying them when i am done vetting them

[@toddruch2744]

Love the shield arms mags, but seems like you can never buy them one at a time.. They do work well..

[@registrationhater]

Use some red scotch-brite and knock the shine off all the parts and spray it. Much easier than sandpaper

[@SoInterested]

I highly recommend the Shield Arms Z9 magazine for the G43. +3, but just as long as the +0 pinky extension magazine. Shorter grip and slightly narrower frame than the 43X.

[@JR15A2]

I wouldn't bet my life on Shield Arms magazines, that's for sure. They get mixed reviews (at best) from average consumers, while they seem to have a terrible reputation among professional users and instructors in the upper echelons of the firearms community. Meanwhile, factory Glock magazines (still) have a legendary reputation after decades of service. "Does it take Glock mags?" is a meme for good and very valid reasons. Hell, even Magpul can't make a magazine equal to or better than the OEM Glock design, if that tells you anything. I would carry an OEM 10 rd magazine in the gun and a spare (inserted in my anus if I had to) before modifying a perfectly good Glock pistol to use inferior Shield Arms magazines.

[@m4oni]

I am a Glock guy, and we're bad, they only ones worse are Sig guys and 1911 guys.

[@c.rodriguez7976]

My G19 gen 5 and G23 gen 3 are my EDC pistols. I have no problem carrying one of them all day long. I don’t like micro pistols anyway.

[@brettcasto3356]

Bic pen, take out the ink and it fits the mag release spring perfect! Plus a small screwdriver.

[@mgreen1003]

Thanks, Nutn! Always appreciate your take on gear!

[@jordans.2665]

I want an m9A4. Also I saw a PPS M2 with Trijicons for $269 at cabelas yesterday. I don’t need another Sub compact 9 but made me think of you.

[@ericgroves300]

Shield Arms S15s are not reliable. My Gen 1s worked for awhile then started failing miserably, and the Gen 2s had a habit of falling out of the gun. Yes, the mag catch was updated. No, it wasn’t user error. Don’t trust them with your life.

[@brandonrich6342]

That color is killer, I really love the look.

[@sleigh4019]

Yeh I like my glocks but I kinda really dig my PSA dagger and I'm loving the idea of a micro .. Be my next buy!

[@coldfront7914]

I hate no guns.... Except the judge.... And the S&W governor HAHA 😂

[@alanheath2401]

Just got my PSA micro dagger clips they are great all plastic just like magpul

[@countryguywithcamera]

Them damn desert barking spiders when you were inserting that mag😅

[@drewmorg.]

Can make a tidy sub-4 inch group at 25 yards standing with my Glock OEM - connector and Trij night sights Glock 19 and that's good enough accuracy for me!

[@goodredman]

I enjoy my tactical Tupperware model 20 gen 3.

[@eazyerice]

I just got my first Glock a week and a half ago Glock 48 MOS and had to send it to Glock to get it fixed because every time I shot it it would Jam at the feed ramp I was having light primer strikes I tried eight different brands of ammo I tried four different self-defense rounds and 3 or 4 FMJ

[@Machi74005]

I use to hate Glock. Now...they are my favorite.

[@DinoNucci]

Ur mom is my favorite

[@keithav1]

Shield Arms have been making 15 round mags for the Glock 43x for several years. I can't believe you are just getting around to reviewing them 😅

[@billylee322]

I just got two Gen 3 15 rnd 43x mags, but haven't tried them yet. I have to change out my mag release and connector. It just sucks I can't use my original 10 rnd mags that came with it anymore

[@azndood]

Gen 1 Shield mags have the orange follower. They went grey with gen 2 and so forth. Didn't have a problem with the Gen 1s, I know a few people had mag issues with ammo binding.

[@GF_Burke]

Don't 'hate glock'... I just really like the 365xl. The P320 is nice... I just wish the bore axes wasn't so damn high. I might swap it for a g19.

[@DeusRegum]

Me too. I have the XL/Xmacro/XTen as my carry rotations. All are excellent and surpass Glock in almost every way. But I still keep my G43/48/17/19/29 on stand-by!

[@TommyCAltomere]

The 1911 has been the same gun for over 100 years. They don’t change that much either. Why does Glock have to change. If it works it works.

[@Mrelindio42]

And EVERYONE copies Glock!

[@66ECHO]

My friend, I love the “bomber green “ & the trump coin 👍🏻, both are better than the average.

[@thenotoriousvlog5986]

PSA mags fit the 43X. I don’t know about the G43… possibly. Great substitute to the shield mags.