The Major Advantage of Gen 5 Glocks Over Gen 3/Gen 4’s

[@spnfirearms]

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[@anthonygarcia8714]

I’m thinking about getting my first handgun. I’m thinking about getting the Glock 26 Gen 5. Which Glock would you recommend as a first gun?

[@boomee78]

The trigger is not reliable for carry it nreds alot of oiling and maintenance per glock i just went to a glock armoer class

[@fetchingcat4914]

@@boomee78doubt it and so do a million other people.

[@oklahomahank2378]

I think boomee means the performance trigger. Others have also said it requires a little maintenance.

[@Asidebar]

I am very satisfied with the standard GLOCK triggers.I have dozens of GLOCK's and I never change triggers. After shooting a thousand rounds and cleaning gun properly the triggers get even better.

[@sweetmeatbeatz3615]

I bought a SLR after watching your videos, the size for a 15rd is amazing. Thanks SPN

[@Asidebar]

You are 100% correct in the heat of movement when the shit hits the fan you will not have any wherewith of how that standard trigger was a tad bit different than another "so called" better trigger.

[@jamesbullock3259]

I love stock Glock triggers, and I've owned 380- 45s

[@spnfirearms]

Respect!

[@KingDeuceDroppa]

…said no one ever.

[@jamesbullock3259]

@Mike Wilson Some people are able to master the stock trigger easily. I carried my Glocks as CCW. 5-5.5 trigger works great.

[@KingDeuceDroppa]

@@jamesbullock3259 i definitely agree, I’ve learned to be proficient with stock Glock triggers myself. But I’m definitely not going to say I “love Glock triggers” after using phenomenal triggers on other guns. There are definitely better triggers to love

[@jamesbullock3259]

@Mike Wilson agree, I've been buying Beretta APX and APXA1 lately. People hate those triggers, and I love them, lol

[@oaklavegas8779]

I’ve been watching your videos a lot. I carry a OEM gen3 G26 when I’m off duty and I love it! I was flirting with the idea of getting a Taurus G3X, but I realized my G26 with G19 or G17 mags and Xgrips are much better imo. My Gen5 G19 and G47 when I’m on duty are also great modular firearms, but the 26 will always be special.

[@spnfirearms]

Yes agreed and I appreciate that! Respect! Nothing wrong with taurus! I own 7. But when it comes to my life or families life on the line, glock 26 gen 3 is unmatched in my eyes!

[@Mck-bu5yb]

@@spnfirearms g26 over a 19x though ?? I don’t see the need for a 26 when the 19x does everything it can do with way more confidence

[@Hispeed1]

Have you checked out the Glock 43? About the same size as a Glock 26 but slimmer and prints less

[@TRIPPYYYHITZZ]

​@@Mck-bu5ybconceal ability that pretty much it same reason I carry a g3c got 16 rds with the mag extension and it's reliable as hell still gonna get a Glock soon but probably the 19 just want a do it all gun and from what I've seen their just a lil bit better to me since it has the smaller grip than the 17

[@ethanmiracle6637]

Just recently purchased a gen 5 Glock 26. I absolutely love it. One of my favorite Glocks I own.

[@spnfirearms]

Yes agreed! They are great. Beyond underrated. Respect!

[@shooter3288]

If glock would put night sites & better triggers on their guns & keep them at $499 they would sell 3 times as many. As ive heard it said" glock is the best $300 gun that you can get for 600" 😂

[@SIimy]

Not getting a gen 5 for under 500 unless it’s all beat up

[@shooter3288]

I can get blue label for 350

[@outdareoutdoors6638]

I bought a 19 mos for 700 well worth it

[@bobbyb7127]

Lol....but true

[@lizzapaolia959]

Fair statement. Thanks for sharing 👌🙏👌

[@spnfirearms]

No problem! Thanks for watching! respect

[@GeroLubovnik]

The Performance Trigger is a long awaited addition (improvement) from Glock. But it would seem that Glock won't come out with a version for the slimline models (43/43x/48). But truth be told, you can achieve the same thing (or better) on a Gen 5 slimline with a Johnny Glock $22 modified OEM trigger shoe, a Ghost PRO connector and a 4.5 pound striker spring. The JG shoe has a pre-travel adjustment and a safety lever that goes (almost) flush with the shoe housing, the Ghost Pro connector has overtravel removal and the striker spring lowers the pull weight. While a different approach the result is pretty close to what people are raving about with the Glock Performance Trigger.

[@christopherketton9308]

I was just debating between getting the 19 or the 26. 26 gen 3 was my first firearm to this day I regret selling it. Probably will go for 26 gen 5 this time. Keep pushing out that good content brother. One love!

[@spnfirearms]

Good Choice! You can buy the Glock performance trigger made by Glock for the gen 5’s which is so worth it. Respect and thank you

[@petergraziosi9716]

I own a Gen 5 (all stock) and a Gen 3 frame with aftermarket slide with an optic cut and a Holson 407c on it. When Glock comes out with their Gen 6 it needs the performance trigger, a readily available MOS, a rail and finger grooves. I don"t care about the rail but others do. That Glock 26 would be perfect for me.

[@spnfirearms]

Yes agreed! They could easily make it a much better firearm by doing the simple things. Respect and thanks for watching

[@zac2384]

2 weeks late, but you can diy all that. Gen3 frame, cut the bottom off the gen5 housing, gen5 bar/shoe, Aftermarket/cut slide. That's what I'd do at least.

[@NotAnOperator442]

Just bought a gen 3 26 and replaced it with all agency arms parts. Runs amazing, all I need now is a good stipple job and an sro cut.

[@spnfirearms]

Very nice! Respect!

[@keithwingfield5101]

So do you prefer a gen3 or gen4...I'm going to buy an earlier generation and want your recommendation!

[@-wm--]

The glock performance trigger works in gen 4 if you use a gen 5 slide cover plate, glock released or is releasing a ver. 2 that includes the cover plate. It also works in gen 3 with a gen 5 plate and a litte danding of the trigger housing, glock wont twll you that though, because its a "modification "

[@boomee78]

Its all preference every ones preference is different. I carry a g17 mostly or a walther pdp i only use a 26 when i am in swim trunks or running shorts its all preference

[@wawilked1]

Johnny Glock also has an OEM performance trigger package adapted for gen 3 and 4

[@spnfirearms]

I have a couple of them.

[@coachingeverything3846]

Are they anything similar

[@RandyWittmann]

Love my gen 5 27. Shot it today. What a great firearm

[@hblegal8309]

Again,....Very well said!!

[@dankdc5_]

I'm ambidextrous so a gen 5 was a must for me. However there are practically no aftermarket options to replace the slide since none of them are ambi friendly. They all seem to be for older gens.

[@spnfirearms]

I respect that and understand! Respect

[@douglasphillips24]

Glock performance trigger now available for Gen 4 with back plate comes with it to clear Gen 5 performance trigger . I'm guessing it'll fit the Gen 3 as well.

[@bren7883]

The 5th gen also has ambidextrous slide release

[@spnfirearms]

This is the GLOCK Performance trigger. An aftermarket trigger from Glock. This is NOT the standard gen 5 triggers. This trigger was released by Glock in January.

[@gracedagostino5231]

Yes, we are informed enough to be aware of this. There is no trigger advantage to the gen 5 over the gen 3 trigger, because the gen 3 doesn't need a trigger upgrade. I believe the gen 3 already has the finest self-defense/carry trigger ever. Just right amount of take-up, hard defined wall, no creep, crisp 5lb break, and most tactical reset in the polymer striker market. This is coming from someone who has spent thousands of dollars on custom trigger jobs, for my many 1911's. But the difference is they are just range/fun guns.

[@AMusician11]

What extensions do you use and where do you get them from?

[@athroop1321]

I'm a M&P guy but love my OG M&P9c. My shield plus is off getting remachined for the 407 so my OG compact getting some love. Micro 9s taking over but nothing wrong with subcompact

[@spnfirearms]

Thanks for sharing. Agreed. Love my Shield plus. Great choices and respect

[@Inkushu]

I had no issues putting a smooth faced Glock 17 trigger in my Gen 4 26. and added aftermarket trigger connector. I feel it’s just as reliable but I get the bone stock unless it’s sights mentality.

[@spnfirearms]

That’s what I do in my gen 3’s, after market connector and never had any issues. But this trigger is just top notch. It’s a whole different trigger system

[@jamarioPatterson-pd4vh]

SPn firearms love the video questions which gen Glock 26 is ur favorite? but in opinion the gen 4 Glock 26 is my favorite Glock and it's also my favorite and my EDC I absolutely love the finger groves and I can put Glock 19 and Glock 17 magazine in the Glock 26 vs the Glock 26 gen 5 because it doesn't have the finger grooves

[@RyanMiller3039]

Are you saying all gen 5's come with this trigger or you had to buy it separate? I shot a gen 5 and preferred it over my gen 4. It felt like the trigger had no wall and I liked that.

[@accord50]

Can you share the link for the extended magazine base plate. I have been running a Glock 19 magazine with a sleeve on my Gen3 26.

[@E72024]

I have small hands and the Glock 26 gen 5 fits my hand great and the pinky extension makes it even better.

[@spnfirearms]

Great choice! Respect

[@geraldcue7705]

Like ur baseplate could u please state d brand of ds baseplate tanxs very much of ur time

[@gunmaster557]

That back plate is awesome! Where can I get one?

[@spnfirearms]

I actually found it on eBay! They are a great company that makes awesome products. Type in Glock backplate and it should pop up

[@basedgod3941]

Why not mention the conversation DIY to fit gen3-4 that is super simple?

[@Toxic9813]

lol where the hell did you get a G26 MOS 6-7 months ago? I find on Reddit that they've only been on the market for like 3 months. just bought mine the other day

[@gracedagostino5231]

I much prefer the stock Gen 3 trigger to the stock Gen 5 trigger. They have about the same about of initial pre-travel or take-up, but the gen 3 comes to a more defined hard wall. There is no movement (creep) on my stock gen 3 Glock 27, just that crisp trigger break after wall. Where on every stock gen 5 that I shot or dry fired, the wall is mushy, and there is some movement (creep) before trigger break. I also like the gen 3 reset better, as they both have the same travel distance, the gen 3 reset click is stronger, louder, and more tactical.

[@spnfirearms]

This is the performance trigger. An after market trigger made by Glock released like 5 months ago

[@gracedagostino5231]

@@spnfirearms I am aware of that. But your title said it was the major advantage of gen 5 over 3 and 4. I was making my point that the stock gen 3 trigger is already much better than the stock gen 5 trigger, so I would never change it. I'm very happy with the trigger, as it's a great self-defense and carry trigger. Hence your "big" advantage is gone. I don't care if a carry trigger is 4 or 5 pounds, I'm much more concerned with pre-travel (take-up), wall, trigger travel, creep, pull, and reset than trigger weight.

[@mattdelgado3825]

Do you use the same spring that comes with this Glock model for those baseplates?

[@wawilked1]

Johnny has defensive trigger packages which are not three and a half pounds

[@abelacosta7200]

My 1st handgun was a Gen 3 26. Been thinking about getting a Gen 5 26 but I just can’t justify the purchase.

[@spnfirearms]

Yes there isn’t much of a difference except for being able to use the Glock oem aftermarket trigger that I have on here. Respect. The gen 3 is beyond reliable

[@KosmoTV5]

Been carrying g26 gen5 for about 2 years now glad I went with gen 5 instead of gen 4

[@mt24Carson]

Congrats on 50k subscribers!

[@spnfirearms]

Thank you so much! Respect!

[@LulZoGaming]

Mine gen 5 26 dont got the reflex option

[@jeffadams9807]

I Have A G26 Gen 5 Also, I Have 3-G19 15+1 Mag's With Xgrips & Its My Main Carry Pistol... Great Video Bro...

[@spnfirearms]

Thanks man. And it’s an awesome carry firearm especially with the x grips! Great choice

[@tazsnuts99]

Got a gkock oem professional Tigger in my gen 5 17

[@Justin-cf2to]

What spring do you have to run in those baseplates?

[@spnfirearms]

Oem!

[@ricardoveiga677]

Prefacing this before anything by saying that I preach what you preach, carry what you like and feel comfortable with. Big thing about finger grooves on a Glock is that some people’s fingers just curve differently when grasping an object. I have a Gen 3 Glock that I absolutely and dumped money into but I prefer a smooth grip over finger grooves because my fingers cannot sit in the grooves. I’m 6’3 for reference. So I feel it’s not a how big your hand is but how your hand is built. Only manufacturer I liked finger grooves from is HK and Walther.

[@gracedagostino5231]

My hand is on the smaller side, so the finger grooves on my gen 3 27 fit me like they were personally designed for me. They really lock my grip in tight. I have finger grooves on my HK 2000sk Lem, and they don't fit me nearly as well, or lock my grip in as well. Even though Gray Guns installed their short reset trigger on my HK 2000sk, made it a great trigger, I still shoot my stock Glock gen 3 27 better.

[@ricardoveiga677]

@@gracedagostino5231 I just find it interesting how polarizing finger grooves on a Glock are. They work really well like in your case, or just don’t work for some people. Regardless, ABC, always be carrying.

[@spnfirearms]

Fair enough! Respect!

[@gracedagostino5231]

@@ricardoveiga677 So true! The reason is that they don't fit most people. Like I said, they fit me like they were custom made for me. I am 68, and have been shooting handguns for over 50 years, I have shot with literally hundreds of people over the years and have yet to notice an adult shooter with slimmer fingers than me. So, if they fit me perfectly, obviously they weren't designed to fit the masses. None of my shooter friends like them as their fat large fingers press against the intrusions.

[@urbandadtv]

Sold! I've been on the fence with which Glock to get as my first and I think this gotta be it! so how much we looking at price point with a Gen 5 Glock 26 mos? which website do you recommend? Appreciate the info bro, great video.

[@spnfirearms]

No problem. And the gen 5 glock 26 mos are rare. I only have heard of a couple other people having them. They will be releasing them soon to the public. It was around $515! Respect

[@urbandadtv]

@@spnfirearms no doubt I'll be closely watching for the general release! curious as to which optic you would go with? that be another great vid! lets gooo! respect my brother

[@Broski__]

@@urbandadtv I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for the 26 MOS. We've been waiting years. It may never come. Just pick up a 26 and get a red dot direct milled. You'll like that better than the MOS system with the plates.

[@ghostofwar1892]

gen 5 MOS slide where did you pick that up

[@spnfirearms]

My local store. They aren’t available in the us yet…. It should be soon!

[@user-wq1mz6ny6d]

Have you tried the GEE bas plate?

[@spnfirearms]

Yes, I have a review on them on my channel!

[@bobbyb7127]

SCCY CPX 2 LOVE IT.

[@sneekmuch]

I just bought a gen 5 27 and I’m trading it in for a gen 4 asap. Loved my gen 4. The whole reason I love Glock is so much backwards compatibility. The dummies ended that with the Gen 5. So bummed

[@MLoges86]

It's not "stock" if you've changed things.... also the plate behind the striker assembly is the "backplate" not "baseplate"

[@DinoNucci]

I LOL everytime I heard a Glock owner say "my gun is stock" then they unroll the list of changes it's endured

[@toamaiusdvignir9468]

Overwatch Precision D.A.T imho best trigger period. It is a Glock oem bar with their shoe.😊

[@spnfirearms]

This is the Glock performance trigger. It’s an aftermarket trigger made by Glock themselves!

[@alexwalker5645]

50k dog!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@nickpena7357]

Been looking for mos 26 and can't find a single 1... Where did you get that?

[@spnfirearms]

I just happen to come across it! Someone said they called Glock and Glock said they would be releasing it soon!

[@nickpena7357]

What state are you in, because that could've factored in?

[@leonardjanda6181]

Glocks since 1988 hands down❤

[@spnfirearms]

Yessir! Respect

[@TheRancor53]

I never liked the Gen 3, mostly because it’s the only Glock Gen for sale in California 😂. Gen 5’s have better triggers, like the serrations, EPS direct mounts to the MOS system as well…and it just feels like a privilege to have Gen 5 when 40 million Californians can’t easily get one 😅

[@spnfirearms]

Fair enough! Respect

[@headlessproductions8908]

hikhok is 6’9?!!!

[@sirthomas5220]

That SLR baseplate bites my fingers when shooting

[@spnfirearms]

I have many of them, never a single issue! Is it how you are gripping it?

[@Chrxs210]

Wish that 26 came with a rail..

[@MyNameSeff]

Gen 3 or 5, for 26??

[@spnfirearms]

I prefer gen 3! And I have an awesome way to make it accept an rmr on my channel! Respect

[@bobbyb7127]

I would love to get the g 26 but I really hate getting ripped off. 450 at most no way 650.

[@Hispeed1]

I wouldve totally bought a Glock 26 Gen 5, but Im behind enemy lines in Commiefornia. So I had to settle for a Gen 3

[@spnfirearms]

Nothing wrong with the gen 3’s! They are great. Respect!

[@cecilwilliams8709]

I have eleven gen3 glocks and one gen5. I will never buy another gen5 again, although I will keep it.

[@PerceptionVsReality333]

I prefer gen 3 Glocks.

[@jerzfiveohthree]

Yeeee🤙🏾

[@Tony76239]

Did he say hickock45 is 6’9”???

[@spnfirearms]

Yessir he is.

[@Tony76239]

@@spnfirearms Holy shit I never knew he was Michael Myers

[@BillSmith-rx9rm]

Says his Gen 3 is all stock, and then goes on and on about all of the modifications he made. What exactly is your definition of stock?

[@spnfirearms]

The backplate doesn’t change any internals. The sights doesn’t change the function. The grip doesn’t affect function lmaoo. The baseplate isn’t part of the firearm. We are talking stock Glock parts such as slide, barrel, lpk and upk obviously

[@BillSmith-rx9rm]

@@spnfirearms So by your definition, the only comparison you should have made to the Gen 3 and the Gen 5 were the internals. LMAO. I'm just pointing out the inconsistency in your logic. Btw, I have a Glock 26 Gen 3. Stock -- REALLY -- stock.

[@donflamingo1084]

I EDC my 18 year old Gen 3 26 and don’t bother looking for anything else

[@BT2SS]

“It’s all stock”….followed by a list of modifications. Huh???

[@spnfirearms]

Yup. Grips don’t affect function, backplates don’t affect function, do I need to continue?

[@BT2SS]

😂😂😂 still not “all stock”

[@PopsGunChannel]

bigger people like the finger groves..........Im a big guy

[@spnfirearms]

I love the finger grooves as well!

[@lowkeylaflare]

Why would you buy the same gun model 20 times??!!!?!!??????

[@spnfirearms]

Why do you care so much my man? It’s my money, my favorite handgun, I can do whatever I want my man

[@lowkeylaflare]

@@spnfirearms so why would you buy the same model 20 times ????????

[@jaseun1]

That is in no way a 'stock' gun. Just sayin.

[@tazsnuts99]

Glock 43x is better then glock 26

[@spnfirearms]

No, it’s not. At all.

[@cldwight1231]

"promo sm"

[@intoeverything2023]

It is all "stock" then begins naming all the aftermarket parts.....then clears the pistol " furious masturbation style "😮

[@spnfirearms]

Good one. Sorry but grips and baseplates , backplates and sights don’t affect the internals my man

[@davehardan8323]

I mentioned that furious masterbation style to Hickok45 several years ago. He quit doing it.

[@ru2yaz33]

Gen 3 tested in real world...

[@charles17508]

Ranger proof trigger with a overwatch connector is the best feeling trigger you can get .