The History and FUTURE of Glock

[@lufiron]

The genius part is when he he doesn't know anything about firearms, gets practical knowledge about its function, then goes to his target demographic to build something that caters to their needs. In the year of our lord 2023, we have an enormous amount of companies that still don't get this, and push nonsense that we don't want on it. Like everything touchscreen in cars, for example.

[@ericferguson9989]

Yeah, anything so finicky has no place in a car doing 50 on a bumpy road.

[@udoherrmann178]

Yep, i can relate to the car-part...

[@dustin2858]

The masses allow it to happen cause "oh boy I just NEED that new car (to keep up with the Jones's)" just as we allow the trampling of the constitution and continue paying for such things.

[@keithbarry5829]

It shows

[@bobsmith-ru7xp]

*the year of Gaston.

[@sillyhead7441]

At 53 I remember when Glocks came out and NBC was demonizing them as 'pistols almost completely made of plastic' per Brian Gumble. Now I am enjoying my 3rd P80 build. Thank you for the video, and thank you Mr. Glock.

[@BStott]

You were a pretty aware little kid.

[@mohammedcohen]

...Chuck U Schumer - then a Representative insteadda a Senator was the worst/most vocal ignoramus...he ain't changed much in the intervening years...

[@MeesterCHRlS]

I think the most impressive thing about Glock, is he’s an engineer that didn’t make something unnecessarily difficult to work on 😂

[@sekusaf]

He was a toolmaker told to make something that went bang only when you wanted it to. :D

[@alphaeligon9226]

Mr.Glock, much thanks! If it wasn't for your invention of the Glock 17 (used the Glock 18, Generation 5), I would have never shot nor heard of it! R.I.P.

[@CharlieMikeNS]

@@alphaeligon9226 Yeah, I'm pretty sure they don't offer the G18 in a Gen5 model, and they're extremely rare, and fully automatic, with all of the governmental regulations that go with it. I kind of doubt it was an 18 that you shot.

[@Clevelandsteamer324]

Read the book “Glock “ great read

[@alm9951]

I wish I could say that about Ford cars, Meester.

[@cyal8eravi8or57]

Rest In Peace Gaston Glock. You will be missed.

[@sergiocarreno852]

He probably sits next to Sam Colt ., John M. Browning and Eugene Stoner. Just my thoughts.

[@STACADA23]

Lucas must be really stressed, he looks alot older now

[@isaacbotkintrex]

Gee, thanks.

[@STACADA23]

@@isaacbotkintrex All love brother

[@CircaSriYak]

he went home and became a family man

[@isaacbotkintrex]

@@CircaSriYak my two boys helped me edit this video today.

[@user-ij9sh1tf9d]

@@STACADA23 lol that dude ain't Lucas, just a bot account.

[@mayberrygary25]

In Glock Armorer School, they explained that Gaston Glock only built 4 (!) prototypes before "Perfection" emerged as the G17

[@42WasTheAnswer]

That’s truly a engineering feat. I can’t build a dang sandwich without screwing something up

[@6nosis]

Fr fr i have to build at least 4 before ones good enough to eat...

[@davewebster5120]

I like how Tommy Lee Jones' entire career also tells the Glock story.

[@sickjohnson]

It kind of makes you think the editor has a serious crush on old Tommy...just saying?

[@morocomole4567]

The story that there was Glock worshipers from the beginning lol

[@rmyc]

Even the other Tommy Lee after he went with plastic.. 😂

[@ThePatriotParadox]

Next it'll be Nicolas Cage (I hope)

[@MiJaHa]

How so? In "No Country for Old Men" he carried a 1911.

[@WackyKayaky]

The thing I love about this channel is that it’s not just guns and gear information heavy, it’s history heavy. You learn why, when, and how, everything came to be. Love it.

[@shanemedeiros3227]

The history, future, and motto of Glock is make small changes and mix & match said changes for each generation. "Change nothing, but if you must make changes make sure they came from a past Gen Glock." -Gaston Glock

[@jameskelly7782]

Now a model T Ford equivalent.

[@marcustaylor3375]

Haha. Sounds like Apple.

[@asphaltannihilator157]

Don’t fix what isn’t broken. If I made a product that essentially lead the industry in sales for decades, I’m not sure I’d be running to the drawing board to figure out how to change it. Everyone complains yet the sales keep going. At the end of the day, the Glock hasn’t changed much because it was damn-near perfect when it came out. It isn’t the best in any category but it covers every base for a very attractive price and has exceptionally few real-world drawbacks other than “Muh 1911 looks better, fudd brain no-likely plastic tubberware”.

[@unkulwilly]

two things have kept me from buying a Glock even though I've always wanted one: #1) no manual safety #2) the Glock fanboys!!

[@ClickClack_Bam]

Of what good is a manual safety on a pistol? You should have a holster that takes care of that part. When the gun comes out from your holster it should be ready to fire. Nothing else should get in the way. The less parts on a gun the less parts to malfunction. Glock has perfected this. The ONLY thing I'd change is the trigger. My Springfield XD-40 full service model has a superior trigger in every way & is imo the greatest pistol ever made. Under the hood they're very similar to Glock.

[@deeiv]

The beauty of a glock is that it works everytime, but for me nothing fits my hand better than a 1911. So I have both

[@PROFESSIONALCRASHOUT]

That’s why I like the shield by smith same clone different ergonomics. All handguns nowadays compare to this handgun because it’s the standard for most manufacturers

[@nobama3468]

1911 is always the GOAT. But as I try to perfect a comfortable concealed carry set up, The 43X is in the lead, it will be my first Glock. The baby Rock in Azula leather, small of the back is great but its hard for big hands.

[@sertank735]

You must have very unusually shaped hands.

[@noHandle1776]

I don’t care what folks say… I’m sticking with my Glocks, zero need for anything else.

[@gabrielcastaneda2343]

Shadow systems also has a program that will replace your pistol if you used yours in a self defense shooting. (since yours will likely be evidence and you may not be getting it back.) Very cool and I would say definitely shows their mission of arming people for self defense.

[@AG-rk5hj]

Wow I didn’t know Shadow Systems had a program like that 😳

[@joe-redacted]

Oh, you will get it back at some point, but no where near the condition it was when they took it 😂

[@jcoxy1057]

@@joe-redactedhe means the company will replace the firearm the government takes from you. And then you can keep both when you get the first one back

[@guillermodvl]

I have the Shadow Systems MR920 elite and Glock 19. Both are great

[@candyman__87]

Glock is officially in the same category as the M1911 and AR-15. Ascension from gun to platform.

[@morocomole4567]

glock is the new fudd gun to me, other companies have made better handguns yet the Flockboys still hang on lol

[@teutonicknight23]

@@morocomole4567agreed! It’s a good gun, but it’s going to hit a wall eventually. Also Garand Thumbs pistol Mud and Ice tests proved that they aren’t more rugged than Sigs or M&Ps

[@ryand.3858]

@@teutonicknight23good luck convincing Glock guys to switch. They can’t be reasoned with 😂

[@teutonicknight23]

@@ryand.3858 lol. True, I saw a comment saying Glock guys are becoming the Next generation of Fudds. But it will be “muh Glock und reliablity” instead of “Muh stoppin power und 2 world wars”

[@joshuakang4507]

@@teutonicknight23you realize you can’t exactly glean conclusions of huge, general concepts like comparing handgun reliability from a single unprofessional KZbin test, right? Like Garand Thumb said the exact same thing. And I like M&p’s

[@bradparker9664]

As a former LEO, I am predictably a Glock Guy, to such an extent that I became my former department's Glock Armorer. The first US law enforcement agency to adopt the Glock, as pointed out in the Barrett book, was the Colby Kansas Police Department, from which I live 35 miles away. My initial duty gun when I first entered LE was an H&K USP40, which I bought from my department when we transitioned to The Glock 22 in 2000. At that time, bought a model 27 which was carried as my backup, and which I still carry to this day (I also bought the G22 when I left the department). I am a big fan of the gun, and found this to be an excellent video which should be shown at the beginning of each Armorer's course. Well done, sir.

[@tylernathan7985]

If you’re from Colby then you have to know a certain Police with the last name Taylor?

[@AP-lh1bq]

This man is the best part of TRex’s YT content.

[@markmunoz3951]

For real lol

[@rohawaha]

I'm a retired Marine and I own some nice all metal handguns that shoot extremely accurate and look beautiful , but if I ever had to hit the road again with my plate carrier on and carrying a rifle and pistol, that pistol would be one of my Glocks . The combination of weight, durability , reliability and capacity make it the most practical.

[@johnmerz1968]

As I have said before, I love your guys content. Facts and a complete explanation of the subject matter in every sense.

[@lifenature5463]

Congratulations on this great vlog, an exciting story. I bought my Glock 17 Gen 1 second-hand in 1988. I have fired thousands of shots over the years, both plinking and match shooting, without ever a malfunction. My Glock is all original except for the lighter on the trigger and the skateboard tape on the handle. It's so good I've never needed to change it. I may purchase a Gen 5 in the future to have the ability to mount a red dot sight. I only had a bureaucratic problem with the 17-round magazines because, in Italy, where I live, the government had thought of and made a law to reduce the capacity to 15. Then, fortunately, it changed its mind.

[@barrygoodson4952]

I tried to buy one in 1986 but the State I live in didn't allow plastic guns !

[@RepentNBelieveNJesus]

Praise the Lord Jesus Christ

[@jeffpraterJSF]

Glock 1 was a doorknob. Glock 2 was the curtain rod. Glock 15 was the entrenching tool.

[@Laotzu.Goldbug]

Glock 13 was an elevator button

[@thelastjohnwayne]

You forgot Door Hinge

[@AlanMydland-fq2vs]

oh a expert

[@stefthorman8548]

glock 16 was an knife

[@fostercathead]

RIP Gaston Glock

[@chaoticcaninejb]

Isaac can make any subject aound interesting and engaging. Makes me wonder what his own channel would do.

[@WoodrowWoods2007]

His are the only videos on this channel I watch. The one about silencers is exceptionally informative, as well as the one about comms. Very good stuff.

[@chaoticcaninejb]

@@WoodrowWoods2007 Truth

[@slappomatthew]

had the same thought. I always watch his stuff its always good although I wish he would get a little more technical with his tech videos.

[@fog8969]

@@WoodrowWoods2007 Ditto to you and to @chaoticcaninejb's reply. Nothing his brother ever says or does interests me in any way.

[@ericferguson9989]

Move over, Simon Whistler.

[@dutch1479]

This is an amazing video, it kept me interested for the entire 30 minutes. I would love to see more content of this style on the channel. Not that I don't enjoy the more usual content regarding shooting, gear, and the like. But the historical, educational, and analytical approach to firearms is every bit as important as the use and functionality of them. Knowledge and comprehension of these tools are, in my opinion, critical to the effectiveness of their use.

[@ZK-7]

Exactly. He’s a very good story teller. Made me somewhat like Glock more. But 1911 for the win.

[@podium918]

I agree. I was really engaged.

[@Danny-G]

Gaston Glock is a time traveler who successfully pulled off the Biff play from Back to the Future - change my mind.

[@isaacbotkintrex]

I will check your theory as soon as I find some of that high-grade corner-drugstore plutonium.

[@voodoo1449]

Let me fire up my Flux Capacitor,be right back

[@matthew_natividad]

Great Scott

[@voodoo1449]

@matthewnatividad3007 Why would I want to? The Glock (just like the 1911)is one of the best handguns ever made.

[@louisbabycos106]

He also invented the modern nuclear aircraft carrier when he summoned a storm in the final count down.

[@gunsquawk4443]

Everyone in my military unit carried a Colt 1911. So, when I showed up to the range with my brand new Glock, they all said," A plastic pistol? It will never make it, it will fizzle out." Then I let them shoot it. The rest is history. Glock is indeed, perfection. Like it or not. It's the most reliable gun ever. Period.

[@DS..69]

Yeah, this Cop and many of my brothers, and some Navy SEALS would disagree with that. SIG SAUER P226 stamped WEST GERMANY beats Glock of the same era.

[@stephenbrody2717]

Facts don’t bear out. Yes Sig is great gun. But not the point of the video. That said I carry a P229 😂

[@lewisshemery2585]

Love what you guys are doing. Your products and your content are unmatched.

[@TheGweedMan]

As a teenager I owned a Remington Nylon 66 rifle. It worked great, never failed, and yeah, most of the exterior was made out of plastic. I lived in the Mojave Desert, and we could pretty much drive out any dirt road and go shooting. I have no idea what I did with it but I sure wish I still had it. It is a classic! It was manufactured for 30 years!

[@DoctorMangler]

I own the Remington Viper 522 and it's the most unreliable firearm I own. I haven't sold it because one day I'll get inside and take a hammer chisel to it and see if I can get it to feed right. There's a razor sharp bit of metal right where the cartridge feeds in and it catches the bullet and shears it and kinks it over. About 40%. Other than that it's a neat little gun, very accurate and light, easy to use mags. On the other end of the spectrum I also own a used, beat up, floppy sight Marlin tube feed .22 and that's a real joy. Almost as light, just as accurate floppy sight and all, the only downside is tube feed but you know what? A pocket full of cartridges and it'll go all day long and never a problem.

[@rickpineo2588]

I thought I’ve seen every Tommy Lee Jones movie. I was wrong. And thanks for adding a Glock history lesson. Twofer!

[@gutshotgat]

What movie is it?

[@XDWX]

​@sinful6632 the fugitive

[@D-KingMaker]

That’s Marshall

[@ogchaxzor3562]

I have owned a lot of glocks over the years (starting with a gen 2) and they have all been fantastic! I still use my Gen 2 mags in my Gen 5. That is one thing you don't talk about is the magazines and how they seem to last forever. I think I have only ever thrown away 2 or 3 but none have been because of spring tension issues. I have a Gen 3 mag that has been loaded for probably, what 10 years or so (it is a spare loaded mag hidden in my house) and every time I bring it to the range it works like a champ. Then it gets loaded back up and put back in its spot. I ha e had problems with FN mags HK mags S&W mags Sig mags and I am pretty sure Canik mags come broken, but glock has never let me down.

[@jeffhyatt5677]

Did you know that the first mags had no metal liner, they were just plastic

[@coryhoggatt7691]

@@jeffhyatt5677you mean feed lips. There’s no liner.

[@jeffhyatt5677]

@@coryhoggatt7691 do you have any Glock mags? They are plastic , and have a thin metal liner, or insert mag inside the plastic, the whole plastic mag, not just the feed lips.

[@evilblackcat6357]

Legend has it that *Isaac sleeps next to his Gen1 Glock every night. Right next to his Tommy Lee Jones body pillow.

[@TREXARMS]

This isn’t Lucas. This is Isaac lol

[@evilblackcat6357]

@@TREXARMS I'll fix that. Also, wash that body pillow now and then, yeah? :)

[@Cyberdemon-9001]

So I picked up a g17 gen 5 a few weeks ago. Really mad I didn't start with it. Phenomenal shooting pistol.

[@AncientMorbidity1991]

I absolutely love my G17 Gen 5 MOS! I'm gonna grab a Glock 43X MOS this week, I held one for the first time a few weeks ago and really liked the way it felt in my hands.

[@The_Kirk_Lazarus]

Check out the 19X as well. Best factory trigger.

[@AncientMorbidity1991]

@@The_Kirk_Lazarus Which is the same trigger as any other Gen 5! 🗿

[@scarecrown7s]

Never get tired of hearing Tommy Lee talk about Glocks

[@AcornFox]

That’s Tommy Lee Jones. Tommy Lee is the guy from motley crue lol

[@winston1788]

No sissy pistol.

[@jackonthefarm5540]

This was an outstandingly interesting video. I am not a big gun guy, but I am an engineer. This was a great story about Glock and how his innovative design changed the course of history (at least regarding gun manufacturing).

[@gec-o2167]

Your distinction of modern pistols being demarcated by before and after Glock is spot on. I'm still running my Gen 3 G19 as my EDC - it's the only Glock I've ever owned. I've pretty much kept it stock (only things swapped out were the iron sights, Vickers slide stop and mag release) but it's now milled for an RDS to keep it current. While I own post-Glock pistols like the excellent PPQ and VP9 (which owe their existence in some respects to Glock), my G19 can still hold its own even after all these years.

[@nilknoc101]

I’m working my way backwards from a VP9, strongly considering a Glock 17 MOS for my next pistol. After shooting one for the first time recently, I realize why everyone owns and loves them.

[@gec-o2167]

@@pearlrocket1000 it is cuz Glock was able to perfect the polymer/striker fired pistol to a mass market audience. The VP70 was revolutionary but it never gained that kind of wide spread use and popularity. So yes- the distinction between pre and post Glock holds true.

[@gec-o2167]

@@pearlrocket1000 yes, you are 🤣

[@thedoubleop]

Isaac always provides awesome and stimulating content. Keep up the great work.

[@obviousgreyman]

Trex never disappoints with their movie clips.

[@Southernguitar74]

I have 2 Glock 19’s. Both gen 4. Great guns, set up identical. They work. Every Glock I have ever owned (a bunch) has been outstanding. Great video.

[@Blackcloud_Garage]

I love these “fire side chats”. More please 🙏

[@randomhobby3729]

Man get to know your channel for a few days. You are actually the best gun channel on youtube!

[@T_bone]

"A glock 7 porcelain gun"... The 80s were right around the time when airplane hijackings were a huge fear. The idea of an "invisible to x-rays" gun was very stupid but it fed into the anti-gun sentiment. Even at the time it was pointed out that all firearms have some kind of metal in them. The bullets, springs, screws, barrel, all things that show up on x-ray machines.

[@isaacbotkintrex]

Hijackings got massive attention at the time, yes.

[@Laotzu.Goldbug]

I'm pretty sure that an x-ray machine would pick up porcelain, a coffee mug or something would definitely show up

[@Talishar]

@@Laotzu.Goldbug It was mostly for metal detectors at the time. The X-Ray machines of the 80s were very rudimentary and it was easy to pack something into something else and the X-Ray machine wouldn't be able to differentiate it. They used them then mostly for bombs, firearms and concealed weapons were taken up by the large metal detector that you had to walk through.

[@Talishar]

There were a few very special designs that were entirely non-metallic for the purpose of going through a metal detector. It'd only fire a single shot and didn't use cartridges as we know them and the bullet itself wasn't metal either, but a type of polished stone. It also wasn't really a gun in any sense of what we'd know of as a gun as it was really just a single-shot cylinder that was held in the hand. It was a kooky and extremely expensive one-off designed for spies to be able to sneak some kind of firearm through known civilian security systems at the time which was mostly primarily metal detectors. Definitely not what the news was making the Glock out to be.

[@mnpaloma]

This review and historical walk through of Glock is top notch. T.Rex is one of the best platform who care on educate the gun community. Thank you and Lucas for everything you do!

[@Gambitt1970]

Remington's Nylon 66 was a complete nylon gun. The nylon receiver was just covered with a piece of sheetmetal to make it sell better.

[@1980Baldeagle]

That firearm was field tested by Remington harder and longer than any firearm ever developed in history.....including military firearms!!

[@jeffanon1772]

Wish I'd have kept mine...

[@jeffanon1772]

U.S. Marshals was an awesome movie EXCEPT for using the lame ole trope of tricking someone by removing the ammunition from their pistol.... suspension of disbelief is required to enjoy most movies, but thinking anyone who'd ever fired a pistol wouldn't notice the weight difference stretches that to a level that is literally painful to watch....

[@JaxWatchesandEDC]

Having owned multiple Glock handguns, my favorite will always be the Gen 3 G19.

[@vegeta420z6]

The future of Glock is exciting, and sure to be full of innovation, and originality. I heard the Gen 6 may have "Steel sights" and no guarantee but it may also have a "steel recoil guide rod". The guide rod may not be available until gen 7 but it is possible we might see it on the Gen 6. The future is looking bright fellas.

[@ryand.3858]

Well played 😂

[@Gunbudder]

i grew up shooting at gen 2 glock 24 (the .40 version) and i still think it is the most comfortable shooting glock they ever made. i know people hate the gen 2 grip, but i loved it with stippling or grip tape (i kind of preferred grip tape). literal skateboard grip tape was hard to beat, especially if you use some liquid chalk on a sweaty day. i was lucky to grow around a lot of early glock owners so i got to try each version, even the 10mm, and the 24 was the easiest to shoot. they each have very different recoil to me

[@JG54206]

Awesome video. I love 1911’s but even a fan like myself can’t argue with just how simple and reliable the Glock and Glock style designs are. The slide stop/release just illustrates the point so well.

[@AFreeThinkingDawg09]

A quality 1911 is just as reliable tho. But may require a bit more break-in to smoothen things up. The only difference between my Glock 19x & Kimber TLE RL custom shop II is 9mm vs 45ACP, and of course a lower capacity than what the 9mm will hold. After shooting a couple hundred rounds thru the 1911, it runs flawless with all ammo types. Just like my Glock 19x

[@JG54206]

@@AFreeThinkingDawg09 Saying a quality 1911 is just as reliable as a Glock is pure copium. The 1911 absolutely will not continue to fire without malfunctions as long as the Glock. The 1911 will need to be oiled much sooner. I’m a 1911 fan and I love them but they are absolutely not “just as reliable.” That’s not even mentioning that to make the 1911 reliable in the first place, it needed someone who knew what they were doing to spend a good amount of time fitting all the parts properly, and as soon as one goes out of spec by just a little bit the gun will begin to malfunction regularly and will require the attention of a gunsmith again. A nice, quality 1911 that is well lubed and was properly fit by a qualified gunsmith will run like hell, but it certainly will require more attention and maintenance than a Glock.

[@DoctorMangler]

Until you try to reload the ammo and suffer a blowout and damage because of unsupported case, forming a bulge known as the "Glock smiley".

[@JG54206]

@@DoctorMangler if your reloads are to factory specs, you shouldn’t be having blowouts considering it doesn’t happen with factory ammo. Ever seen what happens with a 1911 when it eats a steady diet of +p ammo? The frame cracks usually well before the expected time period and once the frame of a 1911 cracks, the gun is toast.

[@DoctorMangler]

@@JG54206 That has nothing to do with a Glock smiley. Unsupported case does.

[@ejkoch]

Very well told. I learnt a lot from this video. I own a Glock 20 for 10 years and it never failed at me. Love the simplicity. It's very nice to hear about the history of Glock. Thank you!

[@bkm65659]

I’m so glad you are starting to make holsters for p80s. Thank you

[@-_-thaisausage]

I appreciate all the time and research that was put into this Glock video (while still making it fun to watch). Love all the T-Rex Arms educational vids! Glad to see a shout out to PSA, they are doing some great stuff!

[@normwilson117]

always grateful for the time and energy put into researching and delivering this content. can’t wait to hear about the p38.

[@Fafafohi]

Just bought my first Glock today! Pretty excited. I own a Smith & Wesson and a Canik. Love them both, but OEM magazines and parts are expensive and the aftermarket options are terrible (especially for Canik).

[@armeddiver]

Of all the gun videos I have watched on KZbin, I have to tell you this has been [the] most interesting and informative video I have watched to date. I want to say a very sincere thank you for taking the time to share your expertise in educating all of us on the details of the gun that changed the modern world; i.e. post Vietnam era. The more experts that take the time to share what they know with all of us the better this world is. Again, thank you for all you do to educate and inform.

[@ghostgamerz14]

Are you including gun jesus in this list of videos?

[@HopeisAnger]

I like t-rex, forgotten weapons, and so on. But nothing beats a long winded, dawn of time, explanation from Paul Harrell.

[@Cageey1117]

Very Nice. Thank You. Appreciate the time on this. I left my guns behind in 1974. Bought my first firearm this past June in over half century. Shadow Systems XR920 Elite. Getting closer to being one.

[@doctorgears9358]

This guy is a great presenter and this was extremely well put together. More videos on the history of firearm platforms and advances would be great

[@johnelder4273]

I own a few Glocks but I am really looking forward to building a PSA Dagger. PSA is building guns we can all afford to buy and train with and a fairly affordable hands on hobby. It's fun to build/select your own stuff. It makes it "yours".

[@joeykerr1384]

I really enjoy your presentation style. The history of suppressors is one of my favorite videos.

[@herknorth8691]

I'd love to hear the story of that P38 and its holster.

[@smokingcrab2290]

I got to hold a p38 with serial number "086" on it. The 86th ever made (1 of 3 companies). Dude said he paid 15k for it.

[@juniormedina7652]

Love the video very informative brother. Keep up the good work. I love the Glock vs 1911.

[@knightcustombuilds6988]

I never get tired of learning more about my favorite platform! Thanks Isaac! Y'all stay safe and keep shooting 🤙

[@casimirrx]

I thought I was going to skim through this... instead I was hooked. Well done. Please do more particularly continuing with digital night visoin.

[@catfishmike4599]

Still carry my Gen3

[@CaptainCraigKWMRZ]

In 1989, I met up with a Marine Patrol officer who had a G17 for sale. I was carrying a Lama 45 offshore and would just spray it down with WD40 once in a while. He told me to just take it down and put it in the dishwasher 😂. I still carry that gen 1 offshore to this day.

[@domsan3222]

Glock is my go to and my only recommendation for new shooters. Simple, reliable, affordable. So many accessories too. Mags are everywhere, I've literally found them on the ground before.

[@a-t5380]

Where on the ground? Asking for a friend

[@ghostlight69420]

you live in the wrong hood

[@Iamdudeman12]

Not affordable anymore psa dagger is though. Also where do I have to look for to find the things you've found on the ground???

[@sovietarmy7485]

​@@assclapper2231huh? most are 560 locally even at gun stores. thats ignoring 400 dollar factory rebuilds, and used police trade ins

[@elkpants1280]

@@assclapper2231 You don't HAVE to buy the newest model, and in fact I would discourage it unless you ABSOLUTELY want to mount optics on them. As the other commenter said, other Glock models can be had as low as 400 and sometimes even cheaper.

[@michaela.2674]

Thank you for the history and future of the platform. Always a pleasure to listen in and learn.

[@dylanwheeler3697]

I love this. Glock and Glock history by T.Rex? Yup. I'll take that.

[@jacobstaten2366]

Two major changes they need to make; 1) Compete with the PSA dagger by making suppressor height sights, rmr cuts standard, and lower price. 2) Other platforms like a pdw, pcc, (both taking Glock mags) and of course, actually release the 5.56 rifle. Bonus if they could make affordable and reliable red dots.

[@Jay-ln1co]

I remember when I picked up a Glock 17 for the first time and was impressed with how well it fit into my hand. Was really comfy to hold.

[@darronfozo6184]

Great gun!

[@trevorlarson3984]

Excellent video. My first ever gun purchase was a gen 4 g21 and I continue to love it. Lots of rounds, the only things I upgraded were the slide release, ejector, and sights. As you said Glock really pioneered modern pistols and gave us the tools and knowledge to keep evolving, I just wish they would wow the industry with something really cool like a rifle or custom calibers or something because they have become somewhat stagnant in their development when there is so much money to be made in those areas, albeit maybe from niche markets. I do think there's still lots to be learned from the old pistols - understanding metal fabrication and machining techniques will never be useless. My all time favorite pistol ever is the old all steel zastava m57. I can't explain why because all my modern pistols are objectively much better, I just like the uncommon tokarev round and it's extremely comfortable for me and I think the hammer pack modularity was many years ahead of its time. Close behind the m57 is my Erfurt Luger P08 made in 1918. The thing is a tack driver, but holy crap do I have a difficult time with the sights. But all my old steel pistols require that extra precision that you mentioned in the video, and are now easily outpaced by a factory Glock, so who's the real winner?

[@n0tcher]

Your Glock 101 class is awesome Bro, i appreciate great content like this... 😎👍🏾

[@marklovelace297]

Very good informative video for a 51 year old that finally broke down and bought his first 17, yes I have been kicking and dragging for 30+ years!

[@mariolopez-oi2td]

I've shot a lot of different pistols and for me the glock is the best, but my heart will always belong to the P226.

[@smokingcrab2290]

The Smith & wesson 5.7 will blow that p226 shit outta ur ass

[@mariolopez-oi2td]

@@smokingcrab2290 It's shite and looks like it was designed by a adhd zoomer with pirated CAD software. You envy the austere classic look of the P226 and it's extremely unbecoming.

[@leroybishop2245]

Glocks are great. I used them at work both CONUS and OCONUS. I currently have more than one, along with other tools which use Glock mags. But my heart belongs to 1911 😍❤️🇺🇸

[@PapiShanks]

glock 19 gen 5 mos was my first ever firearm purchase and i will love it forever

[@Asidebar]

GLOCK 19 is the most popular GLOCK ever and a fantastic pistol

[@mayalackman7581]

Same!

[@cunnelatio]

My first gun was a Glock 17. Went on to purchase a 19, 32, 40, and 42. Had a 43x but much preferred my 19. I definitely enjoy shooting my metal framed guns more. Just the weight of it, the solid feel. Most are hammer fired, which allows a lighter recoil spring weight and much better trigger. I've purchased 4 of the old stainless Smith 3rd gens, love them. Got some 2011s, CZs, the whole gamut. Even other polymer guns like the M&P 57 or VP9. I've come to the conclusion I love both, but now that I have a few utilitarian polymer frame guns I don't care about beating up, the majority of my purchases are steel or aluminum framed guns.

[@OogaBooga3806]

I love these videos from Isaac. Keep them coming please

[@cynic5581]

I could listen to Isaac talk about guns all day. The military weapons video view months ago or whatever (chefs kiss). Oh the suppressor one was good too. Keep ‘em coming man you do great work.

[@greyman8005]

Thank you for continuing to produce thoughtful, informative and insightful videos. Love the T-Rex style of presentation!

[@Jbaron9834]

I have a G48 (original 10 round mag) Made a few upgrades by switching the release button from the polymer to metal and a 15 round mag from Shield. Now, is not only a great concealed carry gun but has the capacity of a G17 or 19 with the 5 round extra. Heavy duty and reliable is what makes Glock a great gun. Also love Smith & Wesson brands too.

[@mickeydapikey335]

Wow, the P80 must have been featured in a video game recently😂 Seriously though, It's great to hear you're FINALLY going to support p80 with Kydex. The Lone Wolf Freedom wolf 80 has been around for quite a while and is absolutely a fantastic frame. Hopefully you support it soon as well.

[@jasonpounders8456]

Refreshing video, never been a fan of the glock , mostly due to unfounded prejudices, but thoroughly enjoyed this presentation. Might just have to try a gen 3,soon. Thanks!

[@bradcampbell261]

One of the best videos on Glock that I have listened to. Thanks for your work!

[@kennylai3327]

Now I understand the history of Glock and Tommy Lee Jones’s movies.🎉

[@jeffanon1772]

Yet, if you go further back... you'll see Tommy Lee using an H&K P-7 in Black Moon Rising 👍👍

[@Persuasian338]

RIP GASTON

[@lancekilkenny721]

I like the fact that my CZ P10C rides just fine in a G19 holster.

[@9770G]

Really? That’s funny. Is it snug tho like it’s supposed to be?

[@lancekilkenny721]

@greg9770 Yup. It sports an TLR-1 HL. It's a "We The People" kydex ITW.

[@9770G]

@@lancekilkenny721 nice I got a g45 gen 5 brand new. Got a TLR1HL as well on her. Getting my Trex side car soon.

[@SGTUSMCVET269]

I love hearing from your Dad. I value his opinion on this topic and I agree with the sentiment that Gaston changed things at a time when new technology was emerging. The 80’s was a time when the whole world was changing and about to change. I also agree with your Dad that the 80’s was the best era!

[@DrunkDrynasty]

Isn’t that his older brother?

[@robertshirley1192]

Not the best era for cars lol.

[@lonestarpatriot876]

Great video. What is interesting to me is that there seems to be a push lately by some companies to start making metal framed pistols again.

[@joshlampe3458]

Love my glocks and seeing them constantly improve over time with upgrades and mods. Great presentation on a fantastic firearm, well done T.REX!

[@12monkey57]

Constantly? They are falling behind and surviving off of name alone

[@aperson4057]

They have not constantly improved. Everyone has surpassed them on that end. But i don’t blame Glock for that. Glock can afford to be lazy on innovation, why fix what still makes them money?

[@joshlampe3458]

@@aperson4057 Has everyone surpassed all my upgraded parts from various manufacturers? For context, I'm referring to the mods I've made to my own guns, not Glock innovating with their products. Glock doesn't need to innovate, because you can't fix perfection. 🤣 Glocks are functionally fantastic and most folks replace whatever they don't like or would like improved. What's more, I'd still shoot a factory Glock over a sig or a smith, which have bad design and execution flaws. Those flaws simply don't exist with Glock.

[@aperson4057]

@@joshlampe3458 Surpassed in what sense? That they make those parts? Because stock, a lot of manufacturers have made superior guns to Glock. Sigs and Smiths are fine, especially when Sigs are now winning military and police contracts atm. And by flaws, those flaws don't exist with M&P's which has uniquely not brought many issues and has been just as functional as any Glock, while still improving upon the design.

[@joshlampe3458]

@@aperson4057 Sig's bore access is too high. There is a reason nobody uses them in competition. That reason is they're inferior to Glocks, especially modified Glocks. Smith isn't even worth talking about, and certainly not worth supporting. Their triggers are awful, build quality sucks, and the company is known to bend the knee to the woke gun grabbers.

[@SGrosch]

Once again, one of my favorite videos I’ve ever watched on KZbin this and the AR 15 video. Awesome job.

[@ExhumedButhcer]

Great video, as a Glock-fan i really appreciated this video about the history and evoltion of Glocks :)

[@frankiefiveangels915]

This guy has taught me more in a few videos than I've learned from all other media combined. He is my 2nd favorite, only to Reid Henrichs.

[@silver4drrx828]

Been waiting so long for a Polymer 80 holster from Trex! I needs its nows! Edit: I absolutely love hearing about history, especially gun history! And love when Isaac tells these stories!

[@itsyxg]

Great video guys!

[@davidchalifoux504]

Coming out of the military, I wasn't sure if I would like the Glock. But, when I was in the market for a new concealed carry pistol, I settled for a Glock 48. The store also had a 43x which is basically the same pistol as the 48 but with a shorter barrel. But, I was impressed with the pistol's performance right out of the box. I've shot several Glocks in the past and liked how the performed as well. Glock is not a pretty gun but it's performance is excellent and its price is too. Wilson Combats are beautiful pistols but ridiculous expensive and not as accurate as say the Taurus 1911, which is also a beautiful gun and a lot less expensive. But, for overall performance, I like my Glock. Its light weight and conceals well.

[@Vaporz556]

Very much enjoyed this history lesson. Thank you Isaac!

[@Filsterman1]

This is the most professional and relevant 2A channel on KZbin. Thank you for the smart and thoughtful information!

[@Kristi_Aly30]

In April of this year, I got into shooting pistols at the range. I tested several different ones, but I kept on going back to the Glock! At the end of May, officially bought the Glock 43x This is by far the best purchase for a first gun! My brother (a gun enthusiast) was impressed on how comfortable it is. He owns a Glock 20 10mm. Definitely worth the money!

[@guysmith9353]

I’m a CZ guy, but this was a very interesting video.

[@williamflowers9435]

The Austrian Army’s tactical curtain rods were a deciding factor in why the Soviet Union never invaded Europe 🇦🇹

[@isaacbotkintrex]

There's a joke here about the Iron Curtain, but I can't quite get it open.

[@Goblin08yh]

Great video man, love watching you guys. Ordered a few things from you and will continue to be a customer!

[@rogercrouch5866]

I have 2 Gen 3 Glocks I have had good luck with them .

[@colinarner790]

First time gun owner here, decided to go with a Glock 45. I think I'm in love. I've had experience with a few other pistols but nothing comes even close. Already had 3400 rounds through and every single time it goes bang. Few failure to eject or feed but that was with 1500 rounds without oil and limp wristing trying to get it to fail.