Updates to My Most Carried Handgun My Glock 42 380acp

[@probassguitarsound]

The g42 magazine follower is really long if you take out the follower and file it down you can get an extra bullet in each magazine I have three magazines done like that the whole 7 in each mag, stock.

[@douglasphillips24]

Have a Glock 43 and thought it was small until I saw my son's 42. I shot it and now I want one for deep conceal.

[@ShieldArms]

It is great for that. It just slips into your pocket. I highly recommend the sticky brand pocket holster I’ve had mine for years.

[@keebz75]

Look at the Vedder pocket locker holsters! Get a thumb break! Best pocket holster out there

[@str8shooter159]

I carried a g42 as a backup for years. I love it and still carry it as a backup in the colder months along with my 357 mag colt king cobra 2inch barrell

[@ShieldArms]

Killer combo 🔥 it is a great backup gun and deep concealment gun. I have a friend that is like 4’11 and it’s her primary carry gun because it’s one of the few guns that fits her hands and she can shoot it well.

[@Mack91175]

Glock 42 is my edc and honestly it's close by me as I sleep so it's likely to be the first weapon I'd grab in a home defence situation as well even if I moved to a higher power weapon asap it would be in hand till I get there .

[@ShieldArms]

Absolutely agree mine is the same it’s honestly a great gun

[@ScreechingPossum]

The Strike Industries extensions are as close to a "Glock 42X" as we may get, and they're a big step up from the traditional pinky extensions. The latter would just dig into the back of my palm, but the back of the SI is more like a full grip extension. They do hang down lower than a SIG P365XL's grip, but the weight and width saved are still night and day. If you like their grips, Talon also makes dedicated grips for the SI extensions for only a couple of bucks. Also, if there's any concern about the length of the magazine springs, Ghost Inc. makes extra-power springs that seem more suited for these extensions (however, they are VERY stiff and need time [and, preferably, a loader] to break in).

[@ShieldArms]

They are awesome I have really enjoyed them. 👊🏻🔥

[@phigdon3]

I did notice on the Glock Store that there is a +4 extension for the G42 now thus a 42X...I may be in the market for G42. I'd use the +2 for concealability and the +4 as a backup mag.

[@ShieldArms]

@@phigdon3 a plus 4 would be great for a backup mag for sure

[@ScreechingPossum]

@Nick Glock 42/Subcompact .380 (like the new .380 P365) and I wouldn't look back: much softer recoil, flatter/thinner, greater capacity, faster reloading, proper front/rear sights, and semis still seem easier to take apart and clean (the cylinder of a revolver just seems stubborn to fully clean). The airweight, .38 snubbies are just plain unpleasant to shoot, especially in double-action, and while .38s might have a marginal edge shot-per-shot over a .380, the faster follow-ups and capacity of a subcompact .380 negate that. They do tend to work better for front-pocket carry (fatter grips and usually lack rear sights that could snag), not worrying about magazine springs, ease of use (the ole 'just keep pulling the trigger'), and versatility of ammo (like rat shot if you worry about snakes); yet as for the mythical revolver reliability, they *can* jam (ex. cylinder getting stuck from dirt or damage).

[@phigdon3]

I carry at home as well since I use a cane so have to have a tool to defend myself on me. Adding the +2 for each mag is an outstanding idea. If a person really needs deeper concealment they could have one 6 round mag and upgrade their backups.

[@ShieldArms]

I completely agree always be ready is how I’ve lived my whole life

[@bkredd3840]

I'm using the vickers tactical +2 extension with 90 gr. hornady critical defense.

[@ShieldArms]

Nice 👍🏻 ya I like +2 bases it puts it in a capacity that I really think makes it a better carry option. I appreciate you watching

[@rustyknifelover4463]

Great update King Raven. Living in California we have a 10 round limit for magazines. So I could still carry that one with the modifications you made.. I prefer three Dot sights, updated my Glock 19 with them.

[@ShieldArms]

Appreciate it Brother yes it all comes to personal preference and how you train. I have a couple 3 dot sights but my preference for sure is just night sight in front and blackout /plain rear sight. Appreciate you watching brother 👊🏻

[@ironmann16]

I can't agree more with the talon grips. I put them on everything. They make all the difference with smaller handguns. I've put the rubber ones on every carry gun I've ever had.

[@ShieldArms]

Absolutely check out my latest video on my channel it’s the updated to my nightstand gun and I have them on my G17 in that video too👊🏻 appreciate you watching 🔥

[@stevemastbaum]

I put the talon grips grip tape on mine along with some +1 metal magazine followers. It’s really a great reliable, accurate little gun.

[@ShieldArms]

I love Talon grips I run them on almost everything even AR rifles. I completely agree I love my G42.

[@DanielRodriguez-kx9je]

Look into Underwood loaded with the Extreme Penetrator, they have great ballistics also

[@ShieldArms]

I’ve wanted to try some Extreme Penetrators just haven’t had a chance yet. I’ve watched a lot of videos and they look awesome 👍🏻

[@D.L.W.]

​@@ShieldArmsMy every day carry is a Glock 42 with Trijicon HD XR Night Sights and a 9 round ETS magazine fitted with an XGRIP for a full three-finger grip. I load the magazine with 8 rounds maximum, plus one in the chamber, to ensure 100% reliability. Ammo of choice is Underwood Extreme Penetrator 380+P. This combination has very little recoil, is very controllable and EXTREMELY accurate! I carry it 24/7 in a pocket holster and honestly it's so light and compact that I forget it's there. The best self-defense pistol is the one you never leave home without!

[@ShieldArms]

@@D.L.W. absolutely agree 💯 I have carried everyday even in the house because I’m in a wheelchair so if I need something it needs to be in me. I have carried everyday since I was 21 I’m 44. I love the Underwood great ammo. I really like the Fort Scott TUI ammo I run it’s also a solid copper round 👍🏻

[@glockholiday3365]

Underwood 90 grain .380 fluted high penetration hot rounds

[@williambailey6088]

Glock 42 is my edc . I love this little gun. Magguts and taran tactical 9 rods on tap

[@ShieldArms]

Nice 👍🏻👍🏻

[@keebz75]

I have had all the tiny .380s except this one! Currently my gun free zone gun is the Kahr P380 in a Vedder Pocket Locker! This one will be my next purchase within the next month. Hopefully replacing my Kahr.

[@ShieldArms]

It’s my favorite 380 especially since I put the Strike Industries EMP base plates on my mags. It gives me the capacity I want and the grip even better! Let me know how you like yours once you get it.

[@jeffadams9807]

I To Carry Around My House To (Stay Alert/Stay Alive), I Carry A Glock 26 Gen 5, With A G19 Mag (15+1) With An XGRIP... My Home Defense Go To Gun Is My Ruger PCC In 9mm With A Glock 33rd Fun Stick, Loaded With Hornady Critical Defense HP's...

[@ShieldArms]

Nice 👍🏻 I like your gun choices. I have a newer video showing the gun I have upgraded to for carry now. Still have my G42 but now I primarily carry my Canik MC9 with the 15+1 with V- Crown JHP. And running a red dot. I appreciate you watching!

[@TheLoneRanger745]

Brother that's a glorious beard, my uncle has one like that his hole life time old biker. NICE RIG 👍those ext2 REALY Complete the grip to prefect ergonomics and weight in the hand for balance

[@sameasbe4]

Good video. Question.. I noticed the butt of your G42 has a small extension at the very end where those EMP mag extension seats into. Is that something after market or did your pistol come that way. Thanks!

[@bassingwithawesomejohnson3202]

New subscriber king raven!! I just got the G42 and I love it. This bad boy is on me all the time!!! Except in the shower lol 😂! This is a very accurate weapon and I definitely wouldn’t want to be on the wrong end of it. I’m working on getting some of these updates u mentioned. Thanks for making this video!! I love your channel and content!!!

[@ShieldArms]

I appreciate it very much 👍🏻 it’s awesome gun on me everyday. I really like the SI EMP+2 and of course Talon grips. Let me know what updates you do.

[@YureiOni]

With the extended mags you have there, why not just a 43x?

[@ShieldArms]

I want a G43x for sure but I bought this G42 right after it came out so the G43 wasn’t even a thing let alone the G43x. But all of them are great guns imo. 👍🏻

[@YureiOni]

@@ShieldArms that makes 100% sense. Sometimes I fail to realize the release dates of the firearms haha

[@ShieldArms]

@@YureiOni I wish I would’ve known that the 43 was coming but I ended up loving this gun. And the TUI is outstanding 🔥

[@SteppingR]

perfect tuned g42 , no useless unrelible fancy sh... on it , only what it need , greetings from glock land :D

[@MichaelR58]

Nice setup , options and review , thanks for sharing ,God bless !

[@ShieldArms]

Thank you Brother God Bless 🙏🏻

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

What brand double magazine pouch is that?

[@ShieldArms]

It’s Sticky Holster

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

@@ShieldArms Thank you!

[@peytonnorris7244]

Did you have any reliability issues with the+2 mag?

[@ShieldArms]

No not at all and I have them on 3 of the G42 mags and also the plus 5 EMP mag bases on my G17

[@ShieldArms]

Love Strike Industries products and I bought them myself, I don’t get anything from them for saying that. They are just products that I like and use

[@AgungTendaChannel]

thanks for sharing good video,,...

[@ShieldArms]

Appreciate it 🙌🏻

[@robertarnold3358]

I also carry a Glock 42. So the rear sight on your Glock are the traditional plastic sights? Do you use public transportation? I am legally blind, I have my CPL here in Michigan. I can’t carry on a public bus. I have to rely on my cane and pepper spray if need be.

[@ShieldArms]

I’m in Mississippi it’s a lot more rural small town we really don’t have public transportation and I have my conceal carry permit so there are not many places here I can’t carry.

[@robertarnold3358]

@@ShieldArms I live near Flint, Michigan. I rely on public transportation to get around the county. While I can legally carry. I am not allowed to carry on a bus, in a bar, government buildings and some other locations.

[@kylenewman28]

Carry anyway

[@thomasorchard]

​@kylenewman28 If there's nobody patting you down or metal detectors, then how would they ever know?

[@paulcarlin5181]

Yup, you know for sure the bad ones don't care what the laws are. @@thomasorchard

[@bleu_chzst924]

That beard is ridiculously 🔥

[@ShieldArms]

Appreciate it and it’s still not back to the length it was before I had to shave it off for surgery but it’s getting back there 👊🏻appreciate you watching a tell others I greatly appreciate it 💯

[@brianredban9393]

What kind of shitty neighborhood do you live in that you need to carry a gun inside your house. Santa doesn't need guns.

[@ShieldArms]

Too true Santa could just fly away 👍🏻. My neighborhood is obviously the North Pole 🎄🎅

[@stevetheshark1402]

If you need to carry a gun in your own house you may need to get a job and move out of crackland. Good grief.

[@ShieldArms]

Appreciate the advice 👍🏻

[@hbmbc]

i have a G42 for days when i wear shorts etc.. cause my sig p365 9mm is heavy and i cant really pcket carry it without it pulling down on my darn shorts or pants.. and i cant IWB carry cause my belt or waist string wont tighten all the way and it pulls my shorts down.. and i dont like open carrying.. and sadly open carry is the ONLY way to mitigate the weight issue.. so i carry my G42

[@ShieldArms]

I can understand that I put the Strike Industries EMP base plate so it gives me a little fuller grip and 2 extra rounds without add almost no weight. So 9+1 of 380 acp and I carry Fort Scott Tumble Upon Impact solid copper rounds and spare mag of 9 more. I never feel unarmed with that setup!