Glocktober: My favorite Glock build

Glock 19 gen 5 that's been modified
Radian Ramjet barrel and Afterburner comp
Radian Guardian optic plate and Radian Six sights
Trijicon RMR Type 2 adjustable
Surefire X300 Ultra A
Centennial Defense pin and takedown lever kit
Vickers Tactical extended slide stop/slide release
Overwatch Precision Half Blue magwell
Polished all the internals which are OEM and I utilize OEM magazines.
Aftermarket magazine extensions I recommend are
Shield Arms
Killer Innovations
Arc Division
Tyrant Designs CNC
Warne
And yes, even the Strike Industries polymer and aluminum magazine extensions are decent.

[@glennnegrete5803]

Solid video. All your choices are very well vetted, and/or have quality and innovation built into them. As you mentioned, the components are expensive, but you get what you pay for. I’ve been running a very similar system but, on a Gen 3. Again Solid Video.👍🏻

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

Just an FYI: you can’t say something is overpriced and then say “you’re getting what you’re paying for”. Those are completely oppositional statements. Something can only be one or the other, it can’t be both.

[@2amichaelj]

I understand what you're saying however I'm more or less stating the laws of diminishing returns. Price per performance is negligible for most. For example the ramjet is overpriced because you can almost get the same amount of performance out of a $100 threaded barrel and a $100 comp which is half the price... almost. So that little bit of performance is overpriced but you're paying for that little bit extra. You're getting what you're paying for. That little bit extra. It makes sense in my head but I do see your point.

[@OtiumBorealis]

They are not oppositional statements. They're not even necessarily mutually exclusive statements. "overpriced" is a subjective term that means something is more expensive than the speaker considers fitting for that product or service. "you get what you pay for" refers to the general principle that if you you pay less, you get lower quality/more features and if you pay more you get better quality/more features. For example, the best avaliable service can be outrageously expensive compared to its competition, even if the benefit over them is not proportional to the price difference.

[@JimSkeltonKnives]

@@OtiumBorealislol, I’m not arguing to show how poorly you understood what I was saying. He already replied and he understood just fine. That’s all that matters.

[@slavikarlov]

Soo many of these gun tubers complain how the cool doodads are expensive and to support them when they drive new trucks and have tens of thousands of dollars in guns🖕

[@nOObels1]

Lol, the dude who raged for yrs about made in china knives and now has his weak ass shit made there.😂 gtfo

[@RealSB]

That's the set-up right there brother. Stock internals, stock frame 👌. Add some Goon Tape and she's perfect.

[@PoisonSpyder038]

Love the build and love the ramjet I have the gen3 one it works great

[@Stafford-jp7wu]

Hey Michael nice setup your pistol looks great

[@nicholasbaker2904]

Beautiful simple build. I just ordered the ramjet system bc I found it blemished for $100 off. Got a magwell and holosun eps on the way and im good to go.

[@thegoodpeoplegunclub]

Great video and nice setup!

[@PNAT339]

Great video rad set up.

[@jackinyoubaby]

I like the SLR magwells. I just Ordered a DPM soft captured recoil spring to pair with my radian ramjet afterburner combo, supposed to be the best recoil spring for the comp setup.

[@donalgoan5083]

I have the same setup on my glock g45 with the exception of the trigger. I am running a johnny glocks evolution combat which i think is the best 4 lb ccw trigger for glocks. This setup is my ccw and didn't want to scrimp on my life saving ccw.

[@charles17508]

Thats really sick

[@HKGunPlay]

That’s pretty sweet. I have the 19x with the trijicon fde rmr and the timney trigger. I had mine milled. I can’t decide whether to get the radiant ramjet or not. I love the look though. I stippled the basket weave pattern into mine. My next one is going to be the black 45 I think or 43x. I like the 17 grip.

[@2amichaelj]

Not telling you to do anything but that stippling sounds nice on that 19x. If you shoot rapidly, the ramjet is a nice part that actually makes follow up shots easy. Tracking the dot is so much nicer. If you don't do rapid fire, it's a waste of money. It's expensive too but i would 💯 do the purchase over again. Look around and you can find them with coupon codes for $320ish. It's still a lot.

[@HKGunPlay]

@@2amichaelj yea I have a few shorts on my channel you can see the 19x and few other guns. It’s sweet not perfect but I love it. It feels so nice in the hand. I probably will end up getting the ram jet or some type of comp. I want it to match the fde which probably makes it more expensive but oh well I like what I like 😂

[@ethanmitchell3439]

I keep a few flush 15 rounders for carry in my g19. But all the rest are 17 rounders.

[@lazarorodriguez7186]

Hey the yellow upgrades like the mag release and trigger those were sick links for those brotha ?

[@user-ft4hx6kk5w]

Blacklist (industries) is my go-to for magwells...and how is there not an aftermarket trigger in the 19.5? I prefer APEX...but i like the overwatch triggers too.

[@drnickatnyte2688]

I appreciate radian for making a solid comp for those of us who live in states that don’t allow regular citizens to have threaded barrels on handguns to use normal comps, like my fellow Californians. I really wish we could just use normal threaded barrels bcuz if we could, I feel like I’d be using a threaded barrel and threaded comp over the radian. Just my thoughts

[@llHYS7ERIAll]

Great video! I got a Killer Innovation slide and barrel after watching one of your videos! Has your ZP slide given you any light primer strikes?

[@2amichaelj]

The ZP slide hasn't given me any light primer strikes but i do have an issue with anything but an OEM slide catch not locking the slide back correctly. If you have light primer strikes you may want to see if your channel liner is pushed down all the way in the slide or it could be striker spring. Are you having these issues with an OEM firing pin assembly?

[@ethanmitchell3439]

Nice, I am working towards a build like that. First Glock for me. Using a C&H plate like what you had because I don’t know if the guardian’s features are something I have a need for. I have an x300 and an RMR so far. Goon tape next lol, then a ramjet & afterburner if I can find one.

[@smokecrackhailsatan]

Save yourself some money. Goon Tape is just howie's hockey tape with a premium price.

[@ethanmitchell3439]

@@smokecrackhailsatan I didn’t actually realize that was a brand until a few minutes ago lol. Thought that’s just what people used to refer to any tape on a grip. Thanks for the tip tho 🤙🏼

[@kalanipitmon7817]

Got a sub from me. Like ur stuff so far man keepm comin. Just ordered me a ramjet today as well

[@InkwellFoto]

I just really want a Glock 50 (hoping they finally make a 17 frame with 19 slide comp'd)

[@charles17508]

Kagwerks slide stop is pretty nice.

[@2amichaelj]

I've been looking for those and the OEM extended ones. They're actually kinda hard to find in stock.

[@rupertgumban9251]

Bad ass Gucci Glock!!!i got g19 gen 4 with ramjet after burner , trijicon rmr.timney alpha trigger and streamlight tlr1-HL. I set this up for my competition/range gun. My EDC is g48 MOS with holosun 507 K V2 with shield arms mags. If you don’t mind asking are you Filipino American?

[@jonathanrodriguez9913]

What guide rod do you have on there? Is it a tungsten guide rod? If so what brand? Great build bro

[@2amichaelj]

Just an OEM guide rod. I've own and try a bunch of different guide rods. 13-19lb from stainless steel to tungsten to Radians guide rod "designed" for the Ramjet. I haven't noticed any differences between them so I just switched back to an OEM.

[@TacticalJay.]

Did you torque the ramjet to 15lbs ?

[@tonydport5139]

Same build tactical consideration did 💁🏼‍♂️

[@2amichaelj]

I can't be mad at that. Mike from TC is a solid dude who I respect and watch. While I didn't purposely build his exact Glock build, leaving mostly OEM parts and doing a Radian-esque build is going to have a lot of similarities. I'm not hating on this fact but remember guntubers like that get their parts sent to them for free months before they're available to the public as well.

[@fabsenbmx]

really cool built! Most people talk about how often they change optics batteries. How come no one talks about changing flashlight battery

[@stevest1411]

Who made the back plate? Great addition!

[@2amichaelj]

A company called Lockstep Arms

[@staffordmullings-hw1qy]

Hey Michael do you have any Holosun EPS optic on any of your pistols and what is your prognosis on that item?

[@2amichaelj]

I do not have an EPS but I would assume it's the same internals as the 407/507ks just enclosed. I honestly haven't had any durability issues with any of my Holosuns. I've heard people having issues with condensation getting into the glass of the 509Ts though. My 407k is on a carry gun I use quite a bit and it's been a workhorse for the last year. If you're looking into the radian guardian they also make it for the EPS which would add a layer of protection too.

[@healthfreak79]

Had a quick question. I see you like scopes. If you had to choose between a red dot or holographic sight, do you have a preference? Thinking aim point pro vs eotech xps3. Thank you.

[@2amichaelj]

Honestly my eyes like holographics better. I do like the donut as it gives you a quick reference point to shoot when you're within 50 yards. You basically aim the bottom portion of the circle at the target. Holographics stay the same size and don't gain MOA when you magnify them either which is a pro. The battery life sucks but I typically keep a stock of Surefire CR123A rechargeable batteries on hand so it's not an issue to me. Eotech comes standard with a nice QD mount too. There is no auto on function which is a big con with the battery life. Red dots are going to be a lot lighter, less bulky and are much more simple to maintain. Batteries last longer, are easier to store in a grip or stock and are cheaper. There are more mounting options especially for the T2 footprint. I personally think the Aimpoint T2 is more rugged than an Eotech as well. You can keep an Aimpoint on without worrying about the battery. That's one thing I always have to worry about with Eotech. Is my battery going to make it through the day, the week, the month, etc. If you want to keep a nice lighter weight, easy, no frills set up go red dot or in your case Aimpoint. There's honestly more pros to red dots than with holographics. If you like that you get everything out of the box, great mount, QD feature and a built in BDC for about $200+ cheaper go with Eotech. Not that it should matter but aesthetically there's nothing that looks like an Eotech which I personally like. If I could only chose one it would be Aimpoint T2 in a Scalarworks 1.57 leap mount. You're looking at about $1,000 for that opposed to $550 for an Eotech EXPS-3 without anything else to purchase.

[@healthfreak79]

@2amichaelj wanted to say thank you for the great explanation. It really helped me make up my mind for the wifes ar. I may do a scope for mine. There's a wealth of information on your channel. Thank you.

[@user-ft4hx6kk5w]

I think i like the green and gold one better, just bcuz u built it from a stripped frame (like my 19.4 carry)....but my 19.4mos is more like ur black one, it was an off the shelf, but very heavily modded (so its pretty much a "build")

[@Agent_Raj]

Does the ramjet have blowback???

[@TomFoolery0077]

Do they make a holster for a Glock with the ramjet and guardian on it?

[@2amichaelj]

I've used 5 different optics ready, light bearing holsters and I haven't run into any issues with the guardian.

[@joshuaperez8521]

With the radian guardian could you co witness with supressor height sights ? Without using the included ones

[@2amichaelj]

Yes. They actually sell the guardian cheaper without the sights. They sit taller but it wouldn't be that much different than running a run of the mill optic plate with red dot and suppressor height sights.

[@joshuaperez8521]

@@2amichaelj thanks bro I cannot find a single image online of someone running it like that lol I have trijicon irons that I’d like to keep on there thanks for the info

[@chrisfisher3900]

Price is shit but I will buy it anyway cause I know it will be good

[@920WASHBURN]

Pretty sure pmm has a thread on micro comp for 100 bucks

[@talonestrada2558]

Holster recommendation ? Does the comp affect holster ?

[@2amichaelj]

I use Werkz Glock 17.5 holsters with no issues. I Ike them. Tier1 Concealed is good but pricy and I've used their universal x300 holster with good results. Just make sure the holster is for a Glock 17 and you should be fine. I've even used Glock 19.5 holsters but the comp can get stuck when trying to draw since the comp protrudes out from the holster that 1/2 inch or so.

[@talonestrada2558]

@@2amichaelj Awesome man! Thank you. Subscribed. Appreciate you. I kinda figured added length would push to a 17 I’m gonna run that afterburner/ramjet bad ass!!

[@smokecrackhailsatan]

Anyone who says the ramjet is any easier to remove than a threaded comp doesn't shoot their weapon very much. These things get carbon locked on HARD, just like a threaded comp does, requiring soaking with a solvent to remove, and sometimes percussive maintenance with the plastic side of a punch hammer.

[@unholyspoon4886]

Think it might just be a mental problem then bud. It slides straight off after undoing one set screw, much less problem from carbon build up. Also clean your shit you shouldn’t be having that shit that bad

[@smokecrackhailsatan]

@@unholyspoon4886 250 round string is way more than enough to carbon lock a ramjet/afterburner. I take it you don't shoot your weapon more than a box of 50 every 6 months. Ask some other guys who actually run these in competition. I keep a small paintbrush in my kit to wet the entire interface between the comp and barrel down with 0w-30 in between stages just so I have a chance of getting it apart when I get home without an overnight soak. Nice job calling attention to both of your lack of experience, though. Something tells me you don't even own one.

[@XavierBat]

I’ve never had any issue with my ramjet getting carbon locked. So your point is useless unless you own one yourself and experience this. Sound like a hater.

[@charles17508]

Wish they made a round one for 507c

[@2amichaelj]

I would imagine they probably will down the road. They'll probably make these for other model of firearms as well. I just think they're having a problem keeping up with the current demand that they'll keep making these until they catch up with demand before they expand their product line.

[@charles17508]

@2amichaelj it's nice seeing the afterburners more around hopefully they will do a sale or sell company's blems .

[@2amichaelj]

@@charles17508 they had afterburner blems for like $270 this past Black Friday directly on their site. I almost bought another.

[@johntoughlove479]

Surefire X300 Turbo 650 Lumens and 66,000 Candela Surefire x300u Ultra 1000 Lumens and 11,300 Candela

[@2amichaelj]

I couldn't remember off the top of my head. Thanks for posting the specs.

[@samsaasen4922]

Ah the infamous glock 69. Cost more than you make in a month

[@rodneyobrien4624]

What magwell is that???

[@2amichaelj]

Overwatch Precision Half Blue magwell. SLR is probably the best overall magwell I've tried personally.

[@ahs9583]

My man has 4 guns money in one gun.

[@2amichaelj]

You're not wrong but I find purpose for most the things I put on my firearms. I don't suggest others need to put all the extras I put onto firearms. I utilize them enough to justify the purchase. I really enjoy the hobby too. I appreciate the view and comment.

[@TugboatGoBrrr]

It's better to have one tricked out gun versus having four random guns that serve no purpose other than to shoot for fun

[@BrandensOutdoorChannel]

"Glock Perfection"

[@MenOfArms]

noice

[@2amichaelj]

I can see from your channel you're a man of culture and taste so your comment hits a little different. I appreciate brother. Those Staccatos are freaking nice. I can even appreciate the FNH.

[@charles17508]

Wares back sight

[@2amichaelj]

It's in the optic plate, forward of the red dot. It's built into the Radian Guardian.

[@charles17508]

@@2amichaelj sick

[@jmanownz985]

a 3.7 lb tirgger with only polishing? not possible. even johnny glock or anyone else that does trigger work will tell you with only polishing you wont gain more then oz's in pull weight maybe even a lb at MOST and it's 6.5-5.5 lb from factory.

[@2amichaelj]

I currently own 13 gen 5 Glocks and I've found the factory trigger pull can vary wildly. Most the time they're sub 5lb out of the box. This particular one came roughly 4.5lbs out the box based on my trigger pull gauge. Gen 5s also have different trigger springs than gen 3/4s. I'm also pretty sure G34s come with 3.5lb triggers OEM.

[@pimpdaddy2kool]

Nice build

[@920WASHBURN]

I dont really think trijicon is an upgrade from holosun. More money but not a better dot

[@2amichaelj]

Better warranty and literally from an engineering standpoint that's patented, it is. Whether or not you need that is arguable. I bought a used Trijicon RMR type 1 and the LED quit working in it. I contacted Trijicon (this was 8 years after they released it with a 2013 date on the RMR) and they sent me a brand new RMR type 2. Trijicon has one of the best warranties in the industry from my experience. They made a lifetime customer that day. Holosun, I've had a 507C dead on arrival. It was a pain to get them to uphold the warranty. In fact, I just returned it to the retailer as it was easier than trying to get Holosun to work on it. Don't get me wrong, I like holosun products but there is a reason for the price difference in my opinion.

[@920WASHBURN]

@@2amichaelj fair enough

[@2amichaelj]

@920WASHBURN to be fair to your point I think 99% of the market only need Holosun durability.

[@920WASHBURN]

@@2amichaelj right. I mean the durability is the seller for trijicon but yeah most of us aren't running towards a bunker, I just have to go grab some ice cream

[@muffemod]

oh that build sux dix

[@lifeorliberty3086]

Ill sub and like your video brother. Thanks for the info.