The Only 3 Glock Accessories You Really Need

[@JamesReeves]

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[@patrickkearney8774]

How does it affect safety and reliability? The trigger that is.

[@jesusisking6319]

Love the slide back plate of the balaclava guy...

[@joeblow8525]

I’m calling BS James!! There is no way You shot a group that big on the first target at 33ft and then kept it almost all in the circle jut changing the trigger! 🤷‍♂️

[@tfbtv]

@joeblow I would be skeptical too. On my Irish grandad’s soul it’s unedited and 100 percent true. This event is what inspired the video. In other words I decided to make this video after this happened. @oldrabid that’s a fair point but we had our travel expenses paid for by Black Trident (not Glock). I take time off of work to do this shit and I can afford do it only because of the SubStar guys. Glock paid literally zero dollars towards that trip - not even expenses.

[@zombieslayer7759]

​@@joeblow8525 lack of trigger control is the biggest reason why people tend to miss. When you look at the groups with his first target, notice how most of them were low and left? That's why. A better trigger definitely helps a lot. It doesn't make you into an expert marksman overnight, but to say it makes little to no difference is a lie.

[@danrunner84]

James’ critical Glock accessories: 1. Hair gel 2. Jorts repair kit 3. Tactical Fanny pack.

[@neptunestrident4364]

Don't forget the skintight shorts

[@noahdean1480]

I love this comment so much

[@johngordon2929]

James might want to add the Butt Plug

[@bbaker3510]

You forgot short shorts 😉

[@frccustomguns7859]

False. Jorts will never fail you.

[@MarkyMan316]

Punisher skull backplate is all you need

[@stoneEdshot]

I’d like to agree, however, 2 PSBPlates seems better. JIC you get a mean scuff on the first one.

[@VincitOmniaVeritas7]

Only if you have a matching Punisher Skull sticker on the back of your truck. Otherwise, you are just a poser.

[@ark9075]

You aren't a true Punisher without a butt plug

[@DLK262]

Now that’s funny! 😂

[@stoneEdshot]

@@VincitOmniaVeritas7oh yes absolutely important 👍, these stickers are our first line of defense… 🤣🤣… and they are perfect for covering your old dare stickers 👍

[@rickb.5492]

Many years ago I was at a GLOCK factory school in Smyrna, GA and MR. Glock himself happened to be there and we had the opportunity to meet him. He was brought into the class to answer a few questions and the one question that stood out in my mind was, "Mr. Glock, how do you feel about all the aftermarket parts people are making for your guns?" His response was, "If I had vonted zat SHIT on my guns I vood have poot zat SHIT on my guns!"

[@bayouman1901]

Except Mr. Glock was an inventor. Not a shooter, cop, or soldier...

[@radiohobbyist13]

But apparently, Mr. Glock was okay with the addition of an aftermarket optic, or they wouldn't have come out with the MOS guns. Having said that, you'd think that Glock also would've come out with their own factory optic. 🤷🤔

[@kirkalley3469]

Yep, those I met Glock stories are about as credible as the "I died and met Jesus" stories.

[@kenforbus1]

Good thing it's my Glock and not his.

[@theresister5120]

He should have put better sights on them.

[@62jape]

So a switch, a stendo and a punisher grip plug.

[@fat_biscuits3928]

You spelled butt plug switch wrong...

[@jamesbuchanan3145]

Yeah that's all I got out of it too

[@Town101]

And a tshirt with a stupid flag on the sleeves. Makes a much better shooter.

[@CarlPapa88]

​@@Town101I thought the Hawaiian shirt larp was the go-to. Haha

[@teelinkenequirelll5943]

You from Chicago or New York?!? Lol 🎉😂❤

[@littleboss6970]

James forgot to mention the most popular inner city upgrade- the venerated “switch”

[@jagpilotohio]

….The switch plus the giant 33 round mag dangling out of the gun. Most impressive thing is how they hide it in their clothes.

[@medikpac7105]

Shiiiiiiiyet

[@douglasphillips24]

ATF approved ?😂

[@Amir_Nassir]

AW HELL NAW!

[@LooseFalcon]

@@medikpac7105KZbin is giving me a “Translate to English” option. 🤣

[@raymondproulx1095]

I’m a long term Glock owner and competitor. I have to agree with your list here. My carry Glocks have all been bone stock for reliability reasons for decades. In competition, I think I tried most everything out there. Most of these upgrades are now sitting in ammo boxes. I did get hooked on Zev triggers. But after seeing this video, I may have to check out Glocks performance trigger. I was also a holdout in the optics area. As my eyes aged, I started adding fiber optic sights to everything. I finally tried a Holosun 507 sight and was hooked. I now have them on 3 Glocks, one of them is my EDC. Enjoyed your video.

[@bdrennen2065]

Did you have your slides milled for the reflex sights or purchase after market slide like NORSSO if you don’t mind me asking?

[@NomenClature-o8s]

30 years experience. 100,000’s of rounds through Sigs and Glocks. Every Glock I have is bone stock except Trijicon sights. I don’t need more accessories, I need more practice.

[@TaKeODojo]

Do you have an opinion on the compared reliability?

[@NomenClature-o8s]

@@TaKeODojo I’ve never had a problem with either. But my experience with Sigs came from the 228, 229 & 365. Glock is like a shovel. It always works unless you misuse it.

[@TaKeODojo]

@@NomenClature-o8s Thank you!

[@Kyle-sr6jm]

Yea, I run Glock and a friend who runs sig. I have lost track of the number of times after running a drill I have told him he is dead because his 250 (now a 320) failed a reset, FTF, or something else.

[@sindthekid]

@@NomenClature-o8s so you say glock more reliable than sig? how about g19 vs 365 x macro?

[@JRH6271]

For all the money you could spend on accessories, 99% of the population would be better off putting that money toward ammo and actual trigger time, myself included.

[@RealNaisuCinema]

Or you can do both.

[@len9483]

@@RealNaisuCinema At exactly TWICE the money$!

[@triggertimetraining6963]

I agree.

[@gyp.]

I would even say that a huge amount of people would benefit even more not just from trigger time, but taking a pistol course. If you can't shoot well off the bat then why do you need all the extras?

[@aaron4820]

​@@gyp.Most gun owners would benefit from just going to the range once a year, before talking about training or courses.

[@Cmoth040]

I've been an active Glock Armorer for an agency going on 23 years. The accuracy trigger in the Gen 5s biggest change was changing the trigger return spring for a metal component copy of the old school New York trigger pack. The benefit of the trigger pack was the consistent upper pressure it applied to the cruciform on the trigger bar. It's Delrin polymer construction gave it a very smooth surface to act on. That gave very reliable striker tail engagement without the springy / crunchy feel of the old Gen triggers. The Gen 5 triggers essentially do this with more rugged metal parts. The most economical trigger upgrade for an older Gen 2, Gen 3 Glock is a 3.5 Ghost Rocket connector with the overtravel stop (that's a part that needs an armorer to fit it, but it isn't difficult) and an 8 lb New York trigger pack. This gives a nominal trigger pull of around 5 lbs and far smoother than stock.

[@thebubbacontinuum2645]

A stock Gen 3 will shoot garbage ammunition into 1" all day at 7 yards. I don't see a problem.

[@drewmorg.]

@@thebubbacontinuum2645 For some people the trigger feel really makes a difference to their accuracy (even at 7 yards). A nice trigger is also just more pleasurable to use.

[@Cmoth040]

@@thebubbacontinuum2645 No, a stock Gen 3 won't, it isn't designed to. Average group size at 25 yards is approximately 4 inch with a very steady hand. I've been shooting Glocks for nearly 30 years, including in competition and as a law enforcement instructor. No stock, off the shelf Glock shoots 1 inch at 25 yards out of the box. Do yourself a favor, spend more time at a range and less on a keyboard.

[@JoshuaSKingsley]

Your gun. Do whatever the fuck you want!!

[@jeffro221]

@@Cmoth040 He said 7 yards, not 25. (Unless he changed it to 7?)

[@FloorItDuh]

5 years ago it was the top 5 accessories. Now all this time later it's 3. In a long enough timeline James will reach perfection with no accessories proving time is a flat circle.

[@paulis7319]

James, the future fudd. 🤣

[@JLHammer00]

Tagging to remind me how the Fudd comment ages.

[@InitialFailure]

Nah, he'll eventually achieve ultimate enlightenment and see that "Glock Perfection" was always a lie.

[@actontreadway1168]

Always a fIat earther in every comment section.

[@bullshark102]

Glock: "You're really missing out." Translation: "You're really hurting our trigger sales by not saying anything good about it."

[@Kesssuli]

Question was still left unanswered. With most competion their trigger upgrade is done by third party. Glock make that enhanced trigger by themselfs. So why the actuall fuck they dont put that in by default even we fully know that bone stock glock trigger is something what have been made fun of decades. Is that really same shit what gaming companies are doing that you are forced to buy better trigger as form of dlc.

[@TemplarMedic]

Funny thing…my last Glock19 weapons qual I had a group similar to James aftermarket group. The RSO grading my qual target took points off because he couldn’t count the rounds. So I had to re-shoot the qual, spread my rounds out so that my qual could be scored, and it looked like the first target James shot.

[@andrewboyd2212]

Honestly, the performance trigger is fantastic. I’m not paid by anybody for anything (gun related), but that trigger is a total game changer. There are some arguments for keeping the stick trigger - the partially cocked striker in the stock set up adds an additional level of safety, arguably not needed - but the increase in precision is not really debatable

[@NosferatuandFriends]

​@@Kesssuli The answer is safety, or rather the lack-there-of. You're basically walking around with a 1911 cocked and unlocked.

[@3nertia]

Should just be their standard trigger that comes in a Glock but then they couldn't double dip by selling a "performance trigger" 🙄

[@jeradhoffman3937]

1. Johnny Glock combat trigger (I like the action) 2. Trijicon HD night sights (never have to clean the lens on these) 3. Streamlight weapon light (because I'm too cheap for Surefire)

[@mr.martyr8573]

StreamLights are where its at for the money.

[@Dr.Unsteady]

Target focus and you could paint the lens black and still retain the benefits of dots

[@SpookyEng1]

I went streamlight back in the 90s. It was my work light for doing aircraft pre flights. Multiple drops from 20-30 ft (C-5s) carried it for years (still have it and it still works great).

[@rogerelzenga4465]

@@SpookyEng1 ok, yeah thats a good flashlight!

[@Kyle-sr6jm]

I spent over a decade as a Glock armorer. 99% of the time returning the pistol to factory parts restored reliability. 1 new retail pistol was replaced by Glock after failing inspection after return, 2 police service guns had frames replaced after broken rails. Put on good sights, replace springs when they wear, replace mags when they start to give issues. If you aren't wearing out springs and mags, you aren't shooting enough to have an opinion.

[@MrDanielGarcia888]

Still new, but wanted to ask which springs?

[@wrnowown]

Stock

[@omeeeed]

damn now thats a reply

[@nukima11]

Everytime my mags have issues it's either compacted springs or wrong ammo. Once I break them down and stretch the springs, they work again.

[@Kyle-sr6jm]

@@nukima11 You can stretch it, but the metal fatique has happened. Stretch the spring to keep you running. But when you stretch, that is a clue it is time to replace.

[@JMLueckeA7X]

My biggest gripe is this mindset that an upgraded trigger could only be reliable if done by Glock. Plenty of companies, large and small, have been making reliable upgrades to Glock triggers for a long enough time for them to be considered reliable. Just because Glock was late to the game - again - doesn't necessarily mean they were waiting to do it right. It just means they were tired of missing a market.

[@davetripper]

💯

[@wizardofahhhs759]

Johnny Glock is the only person I would trust with my Glock trigger.

[@Colonel_Flanders]

Honestly hard to go wrong with an Apex trigger

[@the12gaugeshotty]

My factory Glock triggers work perfectly fine. I'm able to shoot accurately and fast without any problem. No, I don't have any interest in Glock's performance trigger nor do I have any interest in aftermarket triggers. Learn how to shoot and stop blaming the trigger.

[@7SlotRover]

Hardly anyone bats an eye at putting in a upgraded trigger in an AR.

[@rekingskrubs3130]

My Glock mod kit list: 1. I replaced the factory U sights for some tritium 3 dot sights 2. I got myself a Stream light TLR-1 HL 3. Noticed my hands were sweaty while shooting so instead of paying for a stipple job I purchase a set of Talon Grips for 20$ it’s basically grip tape for your gun. I’ve had it on my Glock for about 3 years now. Still going strong.. 4. I watched the Tac Tv Glock torture test video from Larry and he sold me on the idea of the Glock grip plug.. I know it’s not necessary and some argue it could trap debris in the gun ect.. but imo I liked the idea and I think it’s kinda preference. So I got myself the Glock butt plug.. had it installed on my Glock for about 3 years now.. hasn’t caused any issues the internet claims it will…

[@azlefty1]

I have a Gen 3 and besides those I put on a Magpul mag well; positions my hand better when I grip it

[@jeffanon1772]

Absolute best way to make a Glock start malfunctioning is to swap out for aftermarket parts

[@MarkBadia]

What does adding a Glock grip plug do to improve performance?

[@smoggrog5155]

A switch, 70rnd drum, and a hello kitty keychain

[@jeffreybrooks8643]

😂😂😂 love it!

[@SavageGerbil]

Hello Kitty keychain is like putting gas in the car you bought, can you really consider it an upgrade if it's a full on requirement?

[@ShawnShipstad]

I think there are 100 round drums. I doubt many are sold.

[@hateswhitewhales]

😂🎉

[@gsteel98]

@@ShawnShipstadyou’d be surprised. A lot of people drums for range days. Just nobody carries them, except criminals

[@Phidelity1984]

You tell 'em James. You tell those boys to quit playing with their Glock in public. It's uncouth and offensive.

[@christianmalone3495]

And if James knows anything, it's uncouth and offensive

[@patsonti1703]

The BEST advice, literally. I own 4 Glocks. No mods. OEM. No accessories. No problems.

[@markharmon6942]

@@patsonti1703 who told you that

[@BigBADSTUFF69]

no good trigger either. A guns action doesn't have to suck in order to be reliable.

[@GSUnit21]

Talo edition G45 for the win!!!

[@Mikejones35-c9c]

Only 4? Rookie numbers.

[@dojos2874]

​@@Mikejones35-c9c Only one. Why? Because shooting two at the same time makes no sense.

[@stevesinclair4159]

In my humble opinion Glock factory sights are the only OEM parts that needs replacing. I can live with mushy triggers, factory guide rods, small slide releases & OEM mag releases, I can live without front slide serrations, no under barrel lite rail or a slide cut to mount a red dot and the lack of a more aggressive grip texture, I can even live with 10 rd mags on a 43X and a G26 but I need decent sights and preferably a tritium or fiber optic front sight post.

[@steveharvey6421]

me too

[@ryanusa860]

I can't lie the goal post setup has grown on me. But I like a big fat green Ameriglo front sight.

[@steveharvey6421]

@@ryanusa860 me too

[@terrytolentino5459]

I like the goal post myself. But sights got to be number one.

[@hilcup1ify]

The Glock Factory sights confuse my brain when shooting. I can’t focus on the front sight cause the rear sight is the same White color as the front sight. Maybe I can train through it, but a tritium sight with an orange or green outline will last longer than plastic sights 🤷

[@M1911jln]

I'm over 60 and like most folks my age, I need reading glasses, which makes it hard to focus on iron sights. I've gone to red dots and for me they are a life saver. You do need to train to learn how to acquire the dot on your draw. That's not hard and not expensive (you can do it dry in your basement), but it does take time and effort. I put a minus connector in all my Glocks. The Glock performance trigger is reportedly good, but also apparently starts to fail if you don't keep it clean. I put the Glock extended slide release on all my Glocks. It's cheap, it works, and using the slide release is faster than using an overhand pull of the slide. For all you "gross motor skill" folks, the term gross motor skill comes from child development research and refers to skills that involve the large muscles of the body, like your thighs. Both grasping the slide and pushing down on the slide release lever require using the small muscles of your hand and wrist and by definition are thus fine motor skills.

[@terrytolentino5459]

I'm 62 and don't wear my eye glasses when shooting with iron sights inside of 10 yards. If my target is further than that I don't need to be shooting at it. Don't need or want that extra bulk of a red dot with my EDC pistol.

[@lostagain2992]

@@terrytolentino5459 that’s called “point” shooting. You should really just remove your sights. Easier draw. Oh and matches your brain set🤔

[@poip202]

​@terrytolentino5459 there's many reasons you'd have to shoot further than 10yds in a self defense situation.

[@ramos5464]

@@poip202if people would just get training from reputable instructors, a lot of stuff wouldn’t be said online.

[@terrytolentino5459]

@@poip202 please tell me what reasons you would be shooting a pistol beyond 10 yards in a self-defense situation?

[@slvstorky2]

With my aging fingers, I added an extended slide release to one Glock and loved it! All of my Glocks have one now!

[@woodystube1000]

I am 100% with you about optics….except for my edc. When I started using optics I jumped in with both feet. It felt like cheating during quals. Then, I started to notice little things about my edc. It got really dirty with lint and dust really fast, the corners jabbed into me, and it just made my edc feel less comfortable and bulky. I ended up taking it off and I just run irons again. For a duty/full size pistol? Yah, you’d be stupid not to run a red dot now. I know people will jump on me for this one, but for ME, the irons make more sense on my edc. It’s just a different philosophy of use. Edited for a typo

[@bluecreekroad]

I keep my EDCs bone stock. For the simple reason that if I ever do have to use it for the unthinkable, I don't need to give anyone more ammo to use against me in court. (no pun intended)

[@arcblooper2699]

Real I think people confuse EDC and CC. What I mean by this is conceal carry is concealing a gun on you. In this case, you can conceal almost anything with the right outfit and holster. May as well carry the most functional gun you can. But for EVERYDAY carry, it’s important to choose a gun that isn’t only concealable, but also something that will help you build a habit of constantly carrying. This means sacrifices in functionality need to be made for comfort. You shouldn’t need to prepare an outfit for going to 7/11 at 2am.

[@woodystube1000]

@@arcblooper2699 I can relate to what you’re saying. Let’s be honest, concealed carry every time you leave the house IS a burden. Yah, sure, I could conceal a Glock 19. A lot of people will carry nothing else. But when I leave the house I will be looking at it and silently debating whether I want the hassle and discomfort today. We all have to balance our willingness to carry that particular gun cc every day with the specific capabilities of that gun, along with our abilities. It’s a delicate balance and that means a different “perfect” gun for each person. If something bad happens, whatever gun you have with you is worlds better than the “more capable” gun that you didn’t feel like carrying today.

[@arcblooper2699]

@@woodystube1000 Don’t get me wrong, I think carrying something like a tricked out Glock 19 with everything on it has a place, like you have to go to the bad part of town or it’s uncertain times, but in your day to day, building and maintaining a habit is far more important than your splits.

[@Romanus-]

Use a housed optic. Problem solved

[@JP-qk7tr]

Glock's triggers were quasi-double action, given that the trigger both moves the striker backwards and releases the striker. This enhanced trigger changes that so that the striker is already fully cocked and the trigger just releases it, like most other striker fired pistols. I liked the quasi-double action trigger because I felt like I got the safety benefit from double action, while still being accurate (enough).

[@Buletspunge555]

Agrees. Making the decision to carry AIWB with a glock that is equipped with the LTT SCD was due to that action. Since the performance trigger takes out the cocking motion, I can't carry a factory performance trigger AIWB with the same confidence.

[@bomric1788]

Exactly. For a competition gun or range toy who cares, but I don't want a pre-cocked striker in my pants.

[@loquat44-40]

I agree with the above and will also add that using the power of the recoil spring to also cock the striker makes the gun less reliable under adverse conditions. I will stick with close to stock configuration. I also wonder if the striker spring was stock. I would want to see this demonstrated some place else than just at Glock's premises with non-glock personnel.

[@terrytolentino5459]

I have both trigger systems and after 900 rounds I couldn't tell the difference?

[@wcstrawberryfields8011]

​@@Buletspunge555 If I understand correctly, it's a pre-cocked SIG P320, with a different sear configuration. Yes?

[@johnwilliams8654]

All my Glocks have Hogue rubberized grips on them. I love how comfortable they are, and they Make me feel like I have better control of the gun.

[@gsteel98]

I had a cheap grip on my gen 3 19 and it ripped after 2 months, the hogue while a minor struggle to put on, has not shown any signs of ripping or wearing down. Solid as hell. When I get my Glock 20 regardless if it’s a gen 3 or gen 5, the hogue grip is the first thing being put on

[@forrestspradlin8015]

My last KZbin search was “Why do Jeep owners have rubber ducks on their dash”. Then James shit talks Jeep ducks 😂

[@richcurren6888]

Coincidence? I THINK NOT.

[@colt-_-jonson1743]

Keep your distance bud

[@Peter-qq3io]

Seriously though, why? I need to search for that myself.

[@cousinzeke4888]

@@Peter-qq3io I have ducks and I still don't get it. It's basically "I saw your Jeep parked there and thought it was nice so I left a duck on it" but I have no idea why ducks.

[@forrestspradlin8015]

I just drove from Myrtle Beach to Charleston and the majority of Wranglers had toy ducks stacked in the windshield. I’m about to put one of those plastic pump shotguns from the duck hunter game on the dash of my TRD 4Runner.

[@kevinclause4p55p5]

My predictions before we get started. 1. Night sights. 2. Talon grips. 3 holster. 4. Excessive quantities of spare mags.

[@cyruswoolard3737]

No such thing as excessive mags

[@highspeed9518]

Talon grips are junk

[@mt24Carson]

I use Handleit grips, better value vs Talon IMHO. Work great for me.

[@mattmarzula]

Can't count huh?

[@stabbyronnie]

@@cyruswoolard3737 Just facts.

[@Julian-wp8sc]

I love how this guy admits his mistakes and bias as well as the process he goes through in explaining why he changed his mind

[@nonyabiz9487]

To be honest Ive never bought or installed a single add on or accesory to any of my Glocks. I just run them stock and done so for years with outstanding service!

[@williambrown3388]

I have a XS Big dot sight on one of my Glocks and will eventually have them on

[@williambrown3388]

I will have one of the XS big dot sights on all of my Glocks and will eventually try a red dot sight as i wear glasses and it should improve my shooting. I do also have an extended mag release as it makes it easier to drop the mag for a reload.

[@BasedAFPatriot]

And you're still ALIVE!! 😮 😂

[@Jesterlee995]

The only thing I ever bought for a Glock was magazines.

[@mhoffman30]

Because they just work as is....why mess with it🙂

[@Dan-vh8yh]

Still not sold on optics for carry guns but agree with everything you said. If you need to add a bunch of stuff you bought the wrong gun and you may be opening pandoras box if you ever need to use that gun in self defense.

[@leehunkovic6815]

FACTORY threaded barrels and maritime spring cups are also nice. Past that, it's set up as it is for a reason. With that said, you have me curious about the Glock enhanced trigger. 🤔

[@Jack_all]

the Chicago edition: 28 round Amend 2 magazine ,a Temu Glock switch, duck taped grip

[@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13]

Stay your scary tail out in the burbs.

[@Jack_all]

@@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13 Gladly!

[@fire_tower]

Red anodized parts give bonus XP

[@zacharybennett3249]

XP

[@mcjeepers8025]

Have to give you this. I was always an iron sight guy, and when I finally purchased my first Glock (45 big hands, wanted to conceal carry), the guy at the gun shop showed me his Holosun SCS because I complained about having to buy higher iron sights to co-witness. Found that I was hitting the targets at 45ft with way better grouping, and I don't know that I can ever go back to just iron now. Also, I have had this gun now 8 months for my EDC, and haven't turned off my sight once. It doesn't take much to charge them, and that charge lasts forever it seems.

[@danielweissenborn3508]

My hello kitty grips make all the range fiends jelly.

[@markallen4001]

I got COCOMELON( granddaughters fav).😁

[@yodaevil]

I’m not at your range and I’m jelly! 😂

[@marktechsci]

Well. And this.

[@BasedAFPatriot]

Grips ONLY? Amateur! Gotta get that full slide & frame "Hello Kitty" cerakote! 😂

[@hawleyfromhell]

Jelly.

[@toddtzm]

What you don’t know about the GPT relating to EDC. After 10k of rounds it will drop from 4.1.2 to 3.1.1 pounds as it loses its tolerance. During COF’s like shooting on the move you can trigger a double tap. Thought maybe a fluke but it happened to my training partner as well. So be prepared to replace the dot connector with a fresh one if you shoot that many rounds. Had the same issue with apex and overwatch. These days I prefer the Johnny Glock. Tungsten rod from Glock store came apart during a COF. Extended slide release and extended mag release are good upgrades. Of course replaced sights and use a 507. Extremely happy with ramjet/afterburner. 100% no issues on my G45.

[@michaelmunzell2965]

One other thing I add to my pistols is a light (hear me out). Obviously the added benefit is seeing at night/disorienting an attacker. But with something like a tlr7 it doesn’t really add to the footprint of the gun in a holster, and it won’t affect how it runs. It does however add just enough weight to the front to keep the muzzle down and speed up follow up shots

[@tjlastname5192]

My first handgun was a G17, and the only thing I changed on it was the trigger spring. I’ve gotten away from Glocks for my carry gun, but I’ll always love that 17. People talk crap about Glock, but over a thousand rounds and only 3 jams that were user error. Pretty good record.

[@tjlastname5192]

@@JaegerYukari my friend, you didn’t need to write 3 paragraphs to make your point. Most of which is probably agree with. Haha. I’m just not going to get butthurt over someone buying what works for them.

[@middleofdesert24]

@@JaegerYukariyou’re way too invested in paying attention to others instead of judging yourself. no one cares about your rant. could have summed it up in less than 3 sentences.

[@adnansalim2187]

James you should start interviewing Clint on more topics. We need more of him and best to have his wisdom on record on every gun matter.

[@Donttreadonme2024]

Arent there enough glock suckers on the internet already?

[@bobsmith-ji2uh]

If you have an astigmatism are you better off with iron sights?

[@mortem-tyrannis]

The best upgrade for my glock was the walther pdp full-size 4.5 its been amazing and reliable 😉

[@jameslbolesii]

Totally agree.

[@johndilday1846]

Lololol. Best comment of the video.

[@grantgillum8768]

Clint Smith is like the uncle at the family barbecue who knows all about guns and James is the nephew who listens gleefully

[@tfbtv]

Pretty accurate tbh

[@davewallace.8303]

I JUST bought a G43X MOS, put a 507K optic on it, took it to the range. After zeroing (1 mag max) I was DEAD ON at 10 yds. And for such a small gun, THAT was impressive. For me, the red dot is a natural progression. I now have one on ALL of my guns and I find that my accuracy has really improved. I will now have to look into getting some Performance triggers from Glock as well, per your recommendation!

[@gingercat2901]

Agree with the 3 but, for a carry gun, I would add a 4th - striker control device from Langdon.

[@Andy_in_NH]

Agreed! Unfortunately, the Gen 1-4 version has been out of stock forever!

[@tonytable1537]

Coming from manual safety pistols, these plates give me a warm and fuzzy when reholstering I know the techniques, the bend, visual check, full focus on the holstering. Still, these added a level of comfort I appreciate. Unfortunately, there is that "what if" specter about impacting reliabilty. Personally, haven't had an issue with mine yet, but admittedly it's still under 1k rounds since install

[@dell5673]

Unfortunately, the Holosun 407K/507K will not bolt directly onto the Glock Slim slides, as stated at 11:30. Glock uses a RMSc cut which has 4 alignment lugs, the Holosun 407K/507K only use the two forward lugs. A spacer plate is required or what i prefer to do is the grind off the rear lugs, then shorten the front lugs by about 0.020". That will allow the Holosuns to mount directly, and about an 1/8" lower than using the spacer plate.

[@anthonyfasano5163]

I came to the comments to add the same bit of information, but saw you already posted it. Just wanted to add that for roughly $50 most milling companies will mill the rear posts off and add blueing to it. I sent mine out and had it back in less than 2 weeks turn around, door to door. In case you want to ditch the plate

[@co8539]

Aim point acro is the only proper choice

[@Matt-Firedude]

Serious question. I'm looking into purchasing a G43x mos. When researching what DOT fits directly on the slide I'm seeing different answers. Many stating the 507k and EPS carry will fit directly without a plate. So I'm confused

[@YouTuber4Life4Ever]

@@Matt-Firedude Both of those optics will require a plate or modifying your slide. The only Holosun (at this moment) that will direct mount to a Glock MOS factory cut slide is the Holosun SCS MOS.

[@PraxesArdenn]

Or you could get the Holosun SCS, which is the direct mount optic he was talking about.

[@DonRantz]

Great video very helpful. Answers a lot of questions.

[@sludge_factory_foreman]

I appreciate the sentiment. And my 43X only sports a TLR7 sub and 507K. My G20 only sports an X300 and EFLX. That said, my 19 and 47 both house Overwatch TAC triggers, and Kagwerks high rise slide releases in addition to their lights and optics. Breaking a shot at 50y with the Overwatch is night and day compared to stock. While stock triggers are fine and I can shoot them competently, the Overwatches are just too good to pass up on a carry/"offensive" pistol. And the Kagwerks releases are also money for keeping gloved hands or off-platform grip from dropping the slide on the last round. You don't NEED a whole lot of the crap you see on Glocks. I agree there. But I also think the purist "GLOCK IS FINE AS IS COMRADE" philosophy is overstated.

[@grimakastatik]

Sorry but I always upgrade the guide rod. Makes it less snappy and less nose rise. It's the first thing I upgrade. Never had an issue ordering from reputable brands.

[@VincitOmniaVeritas7]

My first gun was a Glock. I went overboard with the cerakote and stippling, but I kept the internals as stock as possible with the exception of the ghost 3.5lb conector. Never mess with the springs inside of a Glock: no lighter trigger of reduced recoil is worth the loss of safety and reliability. I would only add that changing the stock polymer sights is another worthy upgrade, specially if you want to cowitness with a red dot. The only changes I made on my brand new G40 were a holosun SCS and a TruGlo TFX fiber optic / tritium front sight for backup (kept the adjustable factory rear sight). Normally this kind of iron sights wouldn’t be tall enough to cowitness, but thanks to SCS’s low profile, now it’s possible.

[@wooterrackz2699]

You could have reset the stock trigger to 3.5 . Empty the mag, rack the slide, pull the trigger; dry fire, hold the trigger down and rack the slide again slowly let the trigger up your 5.5 is now 3.5

[@Jeff-sm3cg]

I'm onboard with all of these upgrades and have one or more of them on my Glocks. I also have a backplate with the "Wu Tang Clan" symbol laser etched on it. It has improved my shooting.

[@timothyrennolds3054]

So since the trigger bar isn't connected directly to the striker does this mean it's fully cocked already? Does this make it less safe than the original design?

[@alexmacdonald2743]

Does installing the glock performance trigger make the glock effectively SAO instead of DAO since the firing pin does not move slightly to the rear when the trigger is pressed?

[@exodus1977]

Yes

[@presidentmerkinmuffley6769]

Semi-cocked SAO vs fully cocked SAO.... If I can't pull the trigger and it recock (first action) the action it's not a DAO, as it only fully completes one action (releasing the striker).

[@alexmacdonald2743]

@@presidentmerkinmuffley6769 my understanding was that each action caused by manipulation of the trigger determined if it was SA or DA. The striker moving back, even if it is slightly, is a separate action from releasing the striker. It used to confuse me that the glock was labeled a DAO pistol.

[@presidentmerkinmuffley6769]

@@alexmacdonald2743 When dry firing do you have to manipulate anything other than the trigger in between trigger pulls? If the answer is yes, then it is not a double action trigger. As a double action trigger both fully cocks (or recocks) and releases the striker or hammer. Two different and full actions on one pull. Basically if it was actually DAO the dry fire mags that recock the system wouldn't need to exist.

[@SmitHerd-hr2rf]

I've two oem Glocks and two compete aftermarket Glocks. The aftermarket Glocks jam with hollow points. Fmj no failures. I believe it's geometry of feed ramps and space between slide face near firing pin and spring tension.

[@Imwatchinua]

Same

[@Jayman001]

GREAT VIDEO! diggin the accessories!

[@NotMitch69]

Mine (43x): 1. Apeks flat-face trigger 2. Trijicon sights 3. Holosun EPS Carry optic

[@jijjr]

EPS Carry for the win

[@itsGewch]

This guy fucks

[@2centsbear638]

Apex?

[@MartyMcfly_88]

I only upgraded to a 5x heavier pure tungsten guide rod for the 43x hoping it doesn't cause any problems since thats the only aftermarket upgrade

[@LarsLarsen77]

@@MartyMcfly_88 It shouldn't cause any problems but it also doesn't do anything to mitigate recoil.

[@StagFabulous]

Extended slide lever, extended disassembly tab, extended mag release. Done. Perfection made perfecter.

[@whatsupdog1761]

... + extended capacity magazine?

[@StagFabulous]

Nein, mag is fine.

[@Manco65]

Nope, a bunch of shit that will cause troubles at the worst time. Particularly when your hands are coated in sweat and/or blood.

[@jurban7998]

​@@Manco65yea, things that stick out more for no reason. Accidental mag release in holster, snag the extended slide release during iwb draw. How fast do you need to field strip your Glock? It's really not hard. Nobody mentions maritime spring cups tho. Can't see it, but if you need to go amphib you will wish you had it.

[@stabbyronnie]

@@jurban7998 Not too many people are going to be going "amphib". Not necessary.

[@NOTanOPERATOR208]

I’m on a limited budget so I can either buy ammo or a decent red dot. Got to go with the ammo but maybe one day I’ll get an optic.

[@wcstrawberryfields8011]

Cyelee optics are nice. Affordable. Dependable. Got 3 of them.

[@billmurphy4834]

I only add the Glock performance trigger you described in your video. For me that’s all I need. Thanks for such an and informative video.

[@albertogorrin2860]

Great video as usual thanks for educating me.

[@jnewman1991]

Ben Stoeger has had issues with thr Glock Performance triggers. Requires a lot more maintenance conpared to stock.

[@rickyricardo5441]

Yea was going to mention all the issues he and others have had. I bought one and the trigger pull is not consistent.

[@bhart3321]

Ah so THAT'S the real reason they don't just replace the stock triggers. Geez even when they try to innovate they really just spinning tires. It's a shame, Glocks are actually really good weapons but they just have to be dragged kicking & screaming into iterating their products with what everyone else is already doing, better I might add, they make no attempt to really innovate & move their designs forward.

[@terrytolentino5459]

Coming from a Canik and buying my first Glock I bought the $100 trigger upgrade for my G19 5. after only 200 rounds. At 900 rounds I changed it back to the stock trigger and didn't notice any difference and don't know why?

[@bhart3321]

@@terrytolentino5459 I'm right there with you, Canik is superior in every way to Glock imo. Better ergonomics, better triggers, better balanced, feature rich unlike Glock, at the same price point. It's a better all over value.

[@mr.b3132]

There is no maintenance required on any trigger.....

[@Jimmie2429]

Gun shorts, Ray Bans, Panama hat and flip flops. Wait, that’s four……

[@RichardCranium321]

Nope, the hat and flip flops are considered one item. They are required to be worn together

[@squirreltakular9049]

Best upgrade on my 19 is the OEM G34 disconnector. Drops the pull weight a bit and doesn't reduce safety or reliability. The Kagworks release is really nice though.

[@notJkun]

I got the Kagwerks extended slide release because my grip kept interfering with the slide lock on the last round. Installed it, and haven't had the same issue again. i wish it weren't 50 bucks but it works perfectly.

[@garrettlundy3959]

The Holosun 407k/507k do not direct-mount on the slimline MOS. You need a plate or have to dremel the nubs

[@Cobra-six]

I, personally, have never modified any of my Glocks. However, I will add the performance trigger and a Holasun optic. The only thing about the one that you showed that bolts down without the need of a plate is that it's an open emitter, and I'm not a big fan of it. The one model (?) that looks like a box sitting on top of the slide is the one I'll probably go with. Thanks for the great content and for sharing the video with us.

[@SDGlock23]

For me it's 1. Polished stock internals (3.5" OEM connector is a plus) 2. Aftermarket night sights 3. OEM extended slide stop/release. That is all. Perfection.

[@Planetcat2071]

That’s it for me too on Glocks.

[@mattmurphy7030]

Night sights are a waste of time. Flashlight

[@DeadlyPlatypus]

"Perfection." Hence, the existence of 5 generations with "improvements" on "perfection" and more aftermarket parts and services than any other model to make the "perfect gun" more "perfect." Glock fanboys...

[@dmac5916]

@@mattmurphy7030what if your battery dies, or it breaks, or the possibility that you don’t want your cover blown in a situation with multiple attackers. I run both personally, but night sights aren’t a waist of time when most crime happens at night.

[@mattmurphy7030]

@@dmac5916 if you can’t see them clearly then you have no business shooting them. You aren’t John wick quit it with the wild imagination.

[@Mattism78]

Craps on tricked out Glocks. Proceeds to role footage through entire video of guys shooting tricked out Glocks. 😂

[@trenzu2]

I was about to say. Plus it didn’t help the guys were Austrian special forces and USA retired Green Beret 😂😂😂

[@thomasnewfield9950]

Noticed it too lol 😂

[@josephgalligher1058]

Got to have something for *clickbate*

[@Eric-AC]

Saw some switches on them...

[@Gunnyfelker]

First glock I ever bought was in Smyrna Ga in 1989. Firing pin broke first time I shot it. Glock repaired it at the factory. I used to shoot idpa & fixed the action. Increased my time 30%. Still shooting a vickers 19 and a police 22. Both operate flawlessly. Trijicon RMR on 19 tritium sights on both. TLR7 on both.

[@Pb_Slinger]

I don’t replace Glock trigger parts, but I do polish the contacts. Makes a world of difference.

[@stabbyronnie]

Agreed, but dry fire will mate those surfaces too. No need to even take the gun apart and you should be dry firing anyway.

[@terrytolentino5459]

​@@stabbyronnie 🤔 I'm wondering about what you wrote about mating the surfaces together by dry firing; because after many dry firing and rounds of ammo, my stock trigger feels pretty much the same as the $100 upgrade.

[@stabbyronnie]

@@terrytolentino5459 Exactly, dry firing will mate the surfaces. No need to polish. You can do what's colloquially called "the 25 cent trigger job" but it's just doing what dry firing does more quickly. Since you should be dry firing anyway, just dry fire.

[@jamesbevan9989]

At Glock armorer cert they say that everyone polishing Glock triggers are wasting their time because it does nothing, never tried polishing one to see but they shoot so well I don't know why you would need to anyway.

[@Pb_Slinger]

@@jamesbevan9989 cool story. I have access to an Instron. It has nominal effect on pull weight but the increased smoothness between parts can be seen on a line graph comparison between polished and unpolished trigger pulls. Regardless, polished parts make the trigger function smoother and FEEL better. The feel of a trigger is %90 of the game here. People spend a lot of money for the feels.

[@jake2772]

@4:00 was the new trigger actually better or was practicing before you shot again the main factor.

[@chrisd.3319]

The only thing I have purchased for my Gen 2 Glock 19 extra mags and ammo... Still exactly the same today as it was when I took it out of the box in the summer of '93. Same story for my Glock 26 aquired in '98.... Never a problem with either weapon.

[@kevinsconcealment870]

I tried the 3.5lb connector and don't like. The travel is the same pull, but the stiffening before the breakover is lighter, so there's less contrast between travel and breakover. When you're used to drawing the trigger back to where it stiffens before it breaks over, it's easy for it to break over and go off before you're quite ready. Now what I normally do is take a stock 5lb trigger and get it polished for a slightly smoother breakover. I'd love to try the performance trigger but for a carry gun, have to remember that if you ever use it, justified or no, a cop is going to come take it away. So there's a lot to be said for cheap, with extra spares too.

[@jeffreybrooks8643]

Drop in a NY 8# trigger spring with the 3.5# connector, and you'll get an excellent 4.5# to 5# pull with nice spring tension reset. This combination is authorized by Glock for Glock Armorers, but you can easily DIY as no fitting of parts in needed.

[@kevinsconcealment870]

​@@jeffreybrooks8643 Sounds worth trying. How is the contrast between the travel pull and the breakover pull? Is there a point where it's easy to tell when it's about to break over?

[@jeffreybrooks8643]

@@kevinsconcealment870 sadly, it's still a Glock and the approach to the break is a bit vague. However, if you have any 1911 proclivities, then you're really going to like the firm reset, and you can ride the sear much like a 1911. To try it is only going to cost you for a NY 8# spring. Good luck & stay safe!

[@jsl5570]

I didn't like the 3.5 lb Ghost connector so I tried the 4.5 lb. I like it better.

[@copperjarhead]

Try the Glock OEM minus (-) connector. I believe they come standard in the 34. I remember hating the ghost trigger for the same reason(shot worse too). But, its been a while, I remember liking and wanting to get the minus connector, just never got around to it. Im a little apprehensive on the Glock Performance Trigger only cause it seems to work by deleting an internal safety feature that is part of Glocks “safe action”. To the uninitiated, a cocked Glock has the striker compressed only about halfway, thus it does not have the energy to pop a primer if it for some reason drops off the sear. By pressing the trigger you are cocking the striker to its max compression giving it the energy it needs to pop the primer. So now you have to rely on just the firing pin safety to prevent an AD. The plunger could get dirty enough to bind, so idk.

[@marioestrada5328]

1. Talon grips 2. Holosun scs mos 3. Streamlight tlr-hl My 3 upgrades to my g34 gen 5

[@keithsafford3056]

One thing I added was the tear drop extended mag release for my G17 Gen 3. When I went to the range and practiced, never had a problem. HOWEVER, when I took a 2 day handgun course, was timed in a number of activities, my mag changes were horrible. Added the extended mag release from the GlockStore and changing mags is sooo much easier. Gonna have to try the Glock Performance Trigger based on James Recommendations. I am not a competitive shooter, just train and shoot for what is coming down the pike. Stay safe out there.

[@RyeOnHam]

I'm not sold on optics yet. Other than sights, I just buff up the contacting surfaces on the standard trigger and I'm done. That's the drop safety plunger, the little nub on the trigger bar that contacts it, the face of the striker, the sear surface on the trigger bar, and the connector plate and the little nub that sticks out the back of the trigger bar. Six surfaces and then I polish the side of the bar as well. Dremmel works for that, just have to have the right polishing compound. It's a 10-minute job and the end result is as good as any aftermarket trigger.

[@killervztwogaming5796]

The future is now old man.

[@EA-gu2hh]

What polishing compound do you use? A buddy of mine says he uses Mother's for wheels, but I think he is messing around. I do not have much experience with polishing gun parts.

[@ClintTorres]

If you're not sold on optics, you haven't used them much. Nothing wrong with irons but optics are more precise and faster...once you've practiced with them.

[@Alltracavenger]

I'm with you on both fronts. A quick polish job and an OEM minus connector and the trigger feels quite good. As far as optics go I think they're bulky, I can't shoot them worth a damn when compared to a set of high-vis fiber optic and/or tritium irons, and I personally don't like them and won't put them on my pistols. I'm not here to discourage their use for those who want to run them, but I prefer and will stick with the old school.

[@badkarma571]

Me too, that works!

[@JoshuaCalvert80]

I'm running my Glock 17 and 20 with only 1 modification: i changed the triggers after a few years to Timneys. Still perfect reliable and my precision improved the same yours did.

[@SLAYERCAM]

@8:05 ... i have one of these for both my 17 and 43x and all your thumb has to do is lift, feel, and pop it.... works AWESOME and never leaving your grip position.

[@brucegoldthwaite6249]

I completely agree. I love my stock Glocks!!!!!

[@TheDesertRoseRanch]

Go crazy on the BBQ Revolver, leave the Glock alone. I have a complete stock Glock 17 Gen 2, built in March 1992. She runs like a champ. This gun has NEVER failed to operate perfectly, 10k+ rounds later.

[@BikeGuyFPV]

I'd say there is a fourth thing to include with the optic, enhanced slide release, and the performance trigger (be it the OEM from Glock or just getting the Ghost 3.5 bar), a pistol weapon light of some sort. Been happy with my Streamlight TLR-7HLX so far that I stuck onto my G45. I sort of treat it the same like with a rifle, things needed on a rifle are a sling, light, and optic (either red dot, LPVO, or holographic sight).

[@wonderloaf]

1. Ammo 2. Holster 3. Practice

[@thomascarpenter7415]

The three things I always change : 1) sights 2) Vicker’s Tango Down slide release 3) Vicker’s Tango Down magazine release ( especially on Gen4+ )

[@toddbrooks679]

Have Vickers slide stop on All my Glocks .

[@Aonghuis]

@@toddbrooks679, Ditto way more positive especially when it’s 40 degrees out and raining all weekend on a two day class (Pacific Northwest).

[@scottbryan803]

I agree with the 3 but I would add a 4th. I bought a Shield Arms magwell for my Glock 48. It's amazing. Locks my hand in on the grip and I have much better control. I also have an Apex trigger on mine. I have 3 other Glocks that are stock. I don't usually change triggers. But the one on my G48 was awful. 😢

[@natedawg6647]

I know this will probably end up getting hate, but I’m a firm believer that the only 3 things you really need for a handgun is a holster, a light, and an optic if you’d rather not use the irons. I’d rather dedicate the money spent towards the rest of the accessories towards ammo and training, but at the end of the day, you can change whatever you want with your guns so long as there’s responsibility and accountability with them

[@MVDWalt-tw4gn]

My carry glock 19 of 24 years still serve me well. Been in many wars and high risk areas. Standard sights, standard gun. No fancy reddot. Only have a insight light if needed. The rail is also not meant for a microwave oven. Sure some would even mount that. The engineers who made it know how to develop it. It worked for me in many ambushes and gunfights.Keep training hard. Standard gun works well.

[@michaelloncaric1454]

Right on, I haven't touched my Glock and has served me very well with proper training. Stay safe and God bless

[@TheLoneRanger745]

I installed one on My 19 WOW WHAT A DIFFERENCE, BETTER WALL CLEAN BRAKE, MUCH BETTER GROUPS. I had the 3.5 lb DD connector with stock springs equalling a 4.5 lb but the wall was soft and it just rolled through. The new Glock Performance trigger is 4 lb DEFINED WALL, TRIGGER at 90° straight down, to an instant BRAKE, GREAT RETURN, IMMEDIATE POINT OF AIM GROUP , NIGHT AND DAY DIFFERENCE . The G-45 gets one next ! I don't know if They'll make IT for the slim line 43X . Thanks James SEEING is Believing ❤

[@jesusmendez1177]

How do these people know you did a good job on the video 1 minute after posting?

[@Phidelity1984]

A: spam accounts galore

[@SabreWolferos]

“Wow so professional and informative, are you single 🔥🥵🍆” - Honestly with these people I don’t know if it’s a thirst bot or just another James thirsty fanboy

[@DinoNucci]

We're basing the premature positive feedback on how well he treats ur m o m on onlyfans

[@wiseinvestments5134]

You can also like a video based on just the sentiment of the title. Stock glockies don’t need to watch the video to know they like this video - because the headline screams “stock glockies unite”. I’m a stock glockie.

[@jesusmendez1177]

But what if it was just James staring into camera screaming "Glock stocky chalky walkie" for the whole video.

[@maintoe83]

Sights, vickers tactical tango down extended mag catch, talon grips

[@pauliedweasel]

For me as a lefty I like to add the Vickers Tactical Extended magazine release because the corners of the release are slightly round and don’t hurt my forefinger when I depress it like the square edged factory mag release does. And because I also use my forefinger to depress the slide release I add a Vickers Tactical extended slide lock. The Vickers slide lock has an extended horizontal surface that makes it much easier to depress with my forefinger. The Glock extended slide release doesn’t work for a lefty because the extended portion sits farther back on the release forcing you to bend your forefinger even more. The other must have is a Lone Wolf extended slide lock that makes it easier for me to take down the gun.

[@youaregodspursuit-47]

I like my Vickers in a blue bottle.

[@wubaru]

Metal sights, ammo, and glock mags. That is all that is needed

[@jeffmofo5013]

Sounds good except the red dot. For me. I would probably add a light as an accessory to this list though, but it's not modding the gun, So not sure how you classify that. But my friend is a marine sniper and he was teaching me walk and shoot. He was like, What??? how are you on target??? At the time I was just like, I just aim down the barrel. It didn't dawn on me until years later, I play professional pool and I've won a few championships. It's the same as playing pool. Aim down the Cue, aim down the barrel. And for a hand gun, it's the same thing I don't use sights or red dot, none of that. It's all relatively close so there's no need. Also, my other friend ex MP and current police officer said they train firing the gun out of the holster to get on target faster. I was like what? But clearly they don't use sights either. This get in your triangle pose nonsense, I don't think it's real world. You don't have time for that.

[@Sig_P229]

Exactly! Former military and cop too. Reality is you will probably fire your firearm while wrestling someone. If you shoot someone beyond 7 yards the jury will not believe “imminent” danger.

[@jmartin5607]

@@Sig_P229 They will if he is armed.

[@Sig_P229]

@@jmartin5607 I disagree. Studies show 97% of shootings are within a few feet. I can only think of one civilian shooting beyond a few feet with a pistol. Look up the extensive data available including videos of actual shootings. They are not beyond 7 yds. Don’t buy into the sniper pistol propaganda.

[@terrytolentino5459]

I draw from the holster shooting to fast to get both hands on the pistol looking down the barrel both eyes open like you described. I think it's a good idea, practicing enough for muscle memory. I need to practice that walk and shoot that you described.

[@Sig_P229]

@@jmartin5607 so you will carry a red dot on a pistol on the odds you will need self defense against an armed assailant over 7 yards? Buy a lotto ticket. Your odds are higher. 6 million car accidents every year in the US resulting in 40k deaths, but you are worried about the odds of an armed person over 7 yards? There is a reason concealed carry insurance makes a fortune.

[@hothmobile100]

The only Glock accessory I need is a CZ P-01. It helps take care of the terrible grip angle and plastic magazines and sights of the Glock. Works like a charm. Don't leave home without the best Glock accessory.

[@rovermiles1]

6:28 - So this turns the Glock into a single action striker instead of a double action striker....so they put in Canik triggers. They'd probably do well to just sell versions of their guns with these triggers stock from the factory; they probably don't because now it's no longer a "Glock Safe Action" design and they're probably more likely to result in an ND (negligent discharge). Once Glock ACTUALLY stands behind this product by offering them factory direct is when their sales will go up.

[@justaguy4788]

Exactly what I thought.

[@vipe650r]

Hmm. I'm not so sure. I mentioned this elsewhere, but it's like running shoe insoles to me. 90% of people will change it out instantly if they care about that sort of thing. Selling an OEM upgrade option allows those who care to pay a very reasonable price for an OEM level improvement, and lets the rest of their customers - who don't care - save money for a feature that's not important to them - like TRD upgrades to your Tacoma.

[@justaguy4788]

@@vipe650r In the cutaway you can see the striker stays cocked, which is why the trigger bar isn't interacting with it.

[@SigmaSheepdog]

As a former bad guy hunter, I really like Uncle Clints comments about the Glock. The only thing that that I change are the sights. I do have a Glock performance trigger installed on one of my guns, and I do really like it, but its not a "must have" for me, plus, the majority of my guns are Gen 3 models, and that trigger won't work in those models. I don't use a slide release when doing reloads, so I leave that alone. Sure, it costs me a second or so when getting back on target, but its not the way I was trained, and I don't want to get away from that. I do have several models that have an extended release factory installed, but I never use it. I haven't tried the optics thing yet, and I don't see that happening anytime soon. I don't have any optics cut guns as of yet, but a G49 is on my radar.

[@springbloom5940]

What makes Glock so great, is that if youve ever run one stock Glock, youve run every stock Glock. It makes them ideal for standardization. It should come in a white cardboard box with black lettering that says PISTOL, 9MM

[@MoxJet629]

@@springbloom5940 Like other companies are making each gun different?

[@lonewolf2364]

Been running my stock G36 for 20 years now with no problems.

[@jacksonnra1856]

Holster, belt and training.

[@timowens7214]

Came here for this comment 💪🇺🇲

[@TheDankCat127]

Red anodized trigger, punisher skull backplate, Psalm 144:1 engraved on the slide.

[@Tardisius]

U can never get enough Finger & Hand Training...=)...(IP Man's Favorite Psalm)...=)

[@jackpleb2360]

I've got 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16 on my slide.

[@DarthRaver-og7qq]

Is the glock performance trigger difficult to install?? Im a glock noob who just picked up a 19x. Love the gun but the trigger could use a little love. I didn't want to upgrade the gun with non glock parts. So now that the glock performance trigger is out I'd like to upgrade the trigger and do it myself.

[@alexanderluster402]

Huh, so the only three upgrades you think are acceptable are the "Glock Performance Trigger" which converts the trigger to function exactly the same as the "Performance Duty Trigger" in the Walther PDP. Then an extended slide release which makes the slide release more similar to the factory slide release on a PDP. And then the third thing is an optic which only a few models of Glock natively support whereas all PDPs are factory cut for an optic. James it kinda feels like you're telling me to just buy a PDP for the same price instead of getting a Glock and spending a couple hundo more to upgrade it

[@mrbojangles4155]

But does it take Glock mags

[@kennedyedwards6215]

So hop does a video comparing the PDP to glock and i think it speaks for itself. I doubt it would change your thoughts on the matter but it pretty well sold me against the PDP comparative to the glock namely for recoil comparison, mag cost, and availability as wrll as weight

[@teapot2_1]

PDP owner copium

[@christishusbandakastan7618]

I made those same upgrades to my G45 and couldn’t be happier. I’m saving up to do the same to my other Glocks.