Why I Still Love my Glock 48 MOS OVER A YEAR LATER | Updated Thoughts on Shield Arms Mags

In September of 2020 I chose the Glock 48 MOS as my new carry gun, and made the switch from my Glock 42, to my much larger Glock 48 that December. A year ago I shared with you guys why I chose the Glock 48 over the 43X, Hellcat and Sig P365/XL, and now I'm sharing why I STILL love my Glock 48 over a year later! Since one can't really talk about the Glock 48 without addressing the S15 magazines from Shield Arms...we are going to touch on that too.
If you've been watching my videos as of late I've been sharing about my Sig P365X that I've been working with these last six-ish months. The Sig currently serves as my smaller concealed carry gun for days when the outfit or the environment just doesn't allow me to carry my Glock.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:25 What about the Sig?
0:56 Why I chose it to begin with
1:17 Glock 48 over 43X
1:49 "It fits"
2:25 Familiarity
3:06 Striker Control Device
3:45 Complaints
5:02 Concealability
5:38 Glock 48 vs P365
6:49 Shield Arms mags
10:11Final thoughts
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[@anon6952]

Glock 48 MOS was my first pistol. I run it bone stock with the regular 10-rd mags. Carry an extra magazine too. Excellent pistol

[@HappyCamperLife]

I wanted to only have one gun to carry, but different circumstances require different ways or carrying. Options is never a bad thing tbh. Keep up the good work! You’ve carried a shorter amount of time than me, but I still have learned so much from you!

[@Martha-hm7tk]

The first handgun I ever shot was a p365. I had all of my training, all of my dry-fire practice and all of my live fire practice with the p365. I absolutely love it and I am also fun-sized (5,4 120 lb). When I went to the gun store to purchase a gun specifically for concealed carry I handled every subcompact in the store. When I picked up the Sig p365 it was an ah ha moment for me, it fit me perfectly. After I held it everything else felt bulky and big and even the triggers felt like a stretch for my index finger to reach comfortably. Since then I have purchased a Hellcat and a Sig P320 I enjoy shooting both of them but the p365 is what I consistently carry and I'm the most comfortable and accurate with.

[@Whitehawkvisionfilms]

For someone only 2 yrs into her shooting career... wow, I have rarely seen such an intelligent, quality, well thought out and well covered review... I saved this one to show students. Great job!

[@nothkama2369]

I really appreciate your feed back, as I am new to the shooting world. Thank you for your review on the Glock 48. This is my very first gun, so this makes me feel more comfortable familarizing along with professional certified classes. So thank you again and Hello from Guam.

[@wheeler71]

Always great content, thoughtful insights- I carry G48 MOS no optic yet and G43 after many yrs of G19 and G26 , keep up videos and stay safe

[@ThePatriotsway]

Nice video, you dived right in for only 2ish years in firearms. Enjoy my 43x with the SA mags and think it’s a great set-up. Continue enjoying shooting and look forward to the next video. 👍🏻

[@DubfromGA]

Solid review. Thanks for the candid discussion about your experience with the Shield mags....very helpful.

[@huntermac2012]

i got my 48 last week and got my nee trigger and back plate installed today! thanks for your review and new follow🤙🏾

[@southernmarksman]

I recently added a Wilson Combat grip module to my P365xl and have really been enjoying it. It definitely makes the gun shoot like a larger gun. In fact, while I still *feel* like I can shoot my Glock 19 better, on the clock... they're neck and neck. Just something you may want to try out! (The grip is a little bigger back-to-front which was better for my medium-size man hands) One caution: the texture on the front and back of the WC grip module is VERY aggressive. I filed mine down (slowly) with a file from a multitool for about 5 minutes and now it's just right.

[@CitizenOperatingSystems]

Great video as always! I initially chose and since have been slowly optimizing my G26 as my main carry; SCD, milled and added optic. (Maybe someday some frame mods.) I do love the way single-stack sub-compacts can disappear on my body, but am lucky enough to be shaped similarly to the G26 (thick) and can conceal it well at length. I have goals of eventually running it in competition, but have yet to venture into the local USPSA community. I love to see how much you’ve been able to do in 2 years! Definitely inspires me.

[@ThaBlkDahliaMerdersU]

You are the first person that has talked about a fire striker control device out side of an actual review. It was the second thing I bought after a holster. I love having it on my weapon and every person that has shot my 43x thought they broke my gun lol!

[@lizzapaolia959]

You're obviously an educated person. My husband and I enjoy your videos. He has a profession that requires him to be armed. Keep producing good content. God bless 🙏

[@yungdro1972]

My 15 rounders are 100% so far. I really want to get some 20 round mags as well but I will wait. Great choice on your edc which is my edc as well. I rotate my G48mos with a regular G48 and G43x. Excellent review and content! 👏 👏 👏

[@NATEaBERGERturtle1]

I like what you said at about 6:40 into the vid. I only started to get into owning a Glock 17, three years ago. I’m now looking to get a 48 and willing to sell my current, but rarely carry 17 to get it. Great perspective video 🤙🏽

[@mr.pattyd9138]

Love my 48. With regards to the mag capacity, the issue is construction material - the polymer glock mags necessarily have thicker walls than the metal shield mags, and so there's less internal space left to stack rounds. Glock could have added another round or two with some modifications to the mag, but probably figured it wasn't worth the trouble of redesigning the mag.

[@Nicalissimo]

Really great review. You've helped me figure a path forward, thanks.

[@joecascio2073]

So refreshing to see and hear a true American woman speak about CCW. I can tell you have done your homework and your straightforward responses are on point. I CC two weapons, Shadow Systems and G48. I’m 5’10” & 175 lbs so I’m not a big guy. The Shadow Systems 9mm feels fantastic in my hands with the slight grip angle adjustment and the weight is phenomenal. It’s about the same size of G17 but feels so much lighter. I love the G48. That gun is a WINNER!! Doesn’t pattern and the Shield mags 15 rounders are great. No problems to date. Seems to me you are going in the right direction. Remember, everyone is different, so stay with what works best for you. I served warrants for about 6 years so I’ve had plenty of time to think about the worst case scenarios. My best advice for a fighting weapon is leave 99% of the weapon STOCK. The only thing I would ever consider changing out are the sights. I’ve seen more malfunctions happen when people start fudging around with the triggers. I tried it one time on g17 and BOOM it happened. Never again. Really enjoyed your video. Thanks so much for sharing. I really pray that more women listen to your message and get involved.

[@jameskaminski6574]

i actually just purchased the 48 mos and im watching every video under the sun. i like this video, i saw the 20 round magazine but they wanted over 80 dollars for it and there's absolutely no way i'd ever consider it. im glad you used your equipment and had it fail in a controlled safe enviroment. i wouldnt carry the 20 round period now. so thank you for being honest!

[@Northwoodschickenchaser]

Just got my glock 48 and I love it, I pocket carry a springfield 911(it's tiny really easy to carry) and the 48 is the gun I keep in the nightstand and I carry it as a sidearm when hunting or if I'm trout fishing, it's lightweight but big enough to be comfortable when shooting, great video!

[@samsunofthesun]

This is the third time I've searched a video and chose your video you cover thing im interested in you've earned my subscription

[@robertm8518]

Great review! I recently chose the Sig P365X.

[@hoffbd1]

It is great that there are so many gun options. I loved my glock19 then I found the shield and I loved that for 4 years. I looked at the 43X and wasn't impressed, then I tried a P365 at a range and fell in love with it almost overnight. More capacity, easier to conceal, and as easy for me to shoot as my Shield. I am totally loving my 365X with the 365 grip module and magguts 12 round magazine conversion. 13 rounds as opposed to 8 in my Shield in a smaller gun that actually fits my hand better. I have the manual safety and cut off the right side. I used the grey 365 grip module and cut out a safety notch on the left side only. Perfect EDC for me.

[@jerryadams7846]

I moved from a Glock 19 MOS to the Glock 48 MOS when I discovered the Shield S15 magazine. It was important to me that I have the 15 round capability AND the Glock 48 fit my hand so much better. Like you, I added the Striker control device.

[@thebronzetoo]

+100 on the SCD!! I'm a VERY experienced gunner and I'm not really worried about an ND with AIWB, but I like the cheap insurance of the SCD. I run them on ALL my Glocks. PS Great video! First one of yours I've seen, but I'll be watching more!

[@robertsalyers1351]

I've just purchased a Glock 48 on a whimsical for a great price and I had no idea there was a MOS model. I've not used a Glock in about 5 years. thanks for your advice on this

[@Pyfer]

Wow you literally hit ALL the main points for me. I bought this as my first EDC piece, and I chose it for the exact reasons you talked about! I would've chose the 43x as well if my hands fit it better, but I just love the formidability of my 48 much more than the 43x. Keep up the good work!

[@MRsolidcolor]

I ROCK THE 43X AS A gun i dont to feel

[@cccalifornia7206]

Too funny!!!🤣😂 I knew you would focus back on your GLOCK 48mos!😉👊💖 Even after you talked about using the Sig Sauer p365. I love it!👏🤗💖

[@bowl816]

Great video. Glad to see you involved with shooting and have done your research. For me, I started with a Glock 23, then moved on to the Glock 43. Afterwards the P365, Hellcat, & G43X all came out. I originally had a Kahr CM9 and older Keltec P11 (12 round flush fit, P365 size pistol) with a horrible trigger and now discontinued. I felt I needed a 9mm higher capacity upgrade. For me, the 365 and Hellcat just felt way too small, and I didn’t fully trust the Sig, especially in condition 1 Appendix carry. I landed with the G43X, like you, planning on just using the S15 mags. I carried and used those and trusted the Shield Arms mags. I was Pro Shield Arms and sold or traded all my extras and kept buying more. Until the gen 2 mags came out. I had 3 mags left, all gave me issues, feed issues every single mag. I was able to trade those off for 3 gen 1 mags, which look to work fine. I had originally over 1,000 rounds in mine, never used the extensions. It’s a bad design, destined to fail. The Ghost MED +4 on a Glock OEM mag by comparison is a much better choice. You won’t have issues with that set up. I really like the G43, but find the Taurus G3C just actually works a bit better for me as a carry pistol. Capacity and size, in the G3 holster. (Keel principal) looks to be my best fit. I really want to go back to a G26 or G27 to see if that can work as well. I would prefer to carry Glock. This G3C just works though. Good luck with your journey.

[@scottbehr5690]

Great video!... I've carried a lot of different guns over the years and my 2 favorites are the Glock 43 and the 48.

[@ryankodadek8079]

Great review . Hit all the good points . Thx for info on shield mags !

[@latetotheparty7551]

Never been this early. Thanks for sharing your journey.

[@timg7627]

Great well thought out review. I appreciate your efforts. Ive had a 43x for about two years but considering a 48mos. Also have two shield arms gen2 mags new in package for about 9 months. Was going to sell them but may just give them a try now

[@bowl816]

The gen 1’s work for me, but the gen 2’s didn’t, I sold off my gen 2’s. Some people have no issues with either.

[@thelgiver4109]

I'll be honest. I was wanting the 43x until I saw your video. I'm a small stature man with small hands and when I got the 48 in my hands, I was 100% full on the 48 train. So I have been running the 48 mos with the 507k and shield arms mags. So far, no problems.

[@Yellow_Flannel]

Good to know about the Shield arms mags.

[@juddrizzo]

Thank you so much for your review. I’m just getting into this.

[@crookedwookie8782]

I was running Shield Arms mags in my 43x for a bit. One trip to the range they worked flawlessly. Another trip, they were misfeeding every 3-4 rounds. Talked to my gunsmith and he said nearly everyone he's installed the mag release for has ended up having it taken back out because of similar reliability issues. It's a great system when it works, but I just can't trust it.

[@MRsolidcolor]

stock always. maybe a red dot and a grip wrap but noting else

[@democratpro]

3x9x40 scope on my CC gun, bear minimum...vaxx, too💉💉💉✊🏿

[@flyknuckle]

@@MRsolidcolor I agree oem/stock is always best

[@davidhunt4129]

The hyve release is the answer. It's hard Aluminum, not steel, and that's why it's not suggested to use them. 2,800 rounds through the shield mags with the hyve release and no issues. Also you can use the oem mags with the hyve release without damaging the mags like with the hardened steel Shield release

[@bryanmiller5692]

Bigger question is why are people paying a gunsmith to switch a mag release?

[@billwaterhouse5894]

Just came across your channel, very impressive knowledge/shooting for only 2 years of experience...wow (and great videos). Anyways, my wife recently got into shooting, little over a year ago at 54 and discovered she really enjoys it 😁 She's very similar in size to you and I'm excited to share your video's with her. PS her 1st gun was a G48.

[@patricklee5576]

EXCELLENT REVIEW OF MAGS AND G48

[@austinveatch6993]

I agree with all of this so much. I bought a p365 first and then transitioned to a 43x. I like the shortness of the 43x but put it in a Darkstar Gear Longboi holster. It’s the length of a Glock 34 but made for a 43x or a 48. Takes care of the keel principle. And man, does a striker control device make everything so much more comfortable. I grew up with SA/DA guns and would like a gadget on every gun I own.

[@tonyg1443]

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[@Olumide301]

Great video and detailed feedback. I think imma go with the G48 MOS. Thanks!

[@bwofficial1776]

As long as you're competent and comfortable with both guns, there's nothing wrong with having the P365 for deep carry and something a little bigger for regular use. It helps that they have similar triggers and sights. Most gun people have different guns for different carry uses. I always leave glasses, earmuffs, and a mag loader in my bag at all times. Forgetting the mag loader is really annoying with anything other than a 1911 in .45AARP.

[@jermaingarcia]

I just tried a Glock 48 in my handgun class and was really impressed by it.

[@briangolder6969]

Great video!! I love the 48 and carried it for a year or so. Last spring, I wanted to get smaller in shorts and a t-shirt and had the P365 in mind. I ended up going with the P365X because it was optics ready, but at that time, I wanted to keep it simple and also have the smallest profile, so I just kept the x ray sights on it. I recently picked up the P365 NRA edition and have been carrying it ever since. Now it's time to get that Romeo Zero on the 365X, but of course my local shop is out of stock...lol. Back to the 48....I recently had truglo sights installed. It's still more comfortable to draw out of the holster and with the new sights I can pick up the front sight quickly.

[@democratpro]

Comrade! “Lol” is for 11 year old girls. Ur hopefully vaxxed💉💉💉✊🏿👍🏿

[@Atothe7420]

Thank you for sharing. I been thinking of buying a G48.

[@ladyruff4333]

I just got a 48 MOS today based on your reviews :)

[@midwestoutdoorsman]

It's great to see women involved in the shooting sports and gun reviews that actually know what they're talking about when it comes to guns. Kudos.

[@jeremyb0793]

I've used and carried s15 mags in my 43x for several years and never had a single issue. Always work flawlessly. That being said I think I'm picking up a 48 MOS soon .

[@kevinrhoades5372]

My primary carry gun is the G43x with the flush Shield Arms mags and I have had no issues with them. Carry this setup every day. Works for me.

[@tessahbooth]

That's awesome, I'm glad your mags are functioning as they should.

[@rickriser145]

Very well done video

[@pantherto]

Great review. I did a ton of research before buying my first gun last year and got a P365XL. I liked it but felt uncomfortable carrying it condition 1 appendix. I decided I needed to do a deep dive into the internal safety and became even less comfortable. Further research landed me with the well engineered redundant firing pin block of Glocks and got a 43X. Now I'm comfortable carrying as I should (appendix condition one) and recently got a 48 with light for my bedside gun. I figured It's best to just stick with one grip angle so I've become a diehard Glock fan.

[@arguy3297]

I think this is my issue with the 365XL. I've been a Glock guy for a long time now and haven't owned much else but a hellcat which is a little more stout in the recoil dept than I'd like. I think the grip angle and the really consistent triggers in Glocks is part of the reason why the 365xl just isn't really working for me.

[@user-pz5ju7mw3k]

You should check out the striker block back plate for glocks as well. An additional layer of safety for reholstering

[@pantherto]

@@user-pz5ju7mw3k Yeah if I could only find one! Actually, the company went out of business and Langdon Tactical has stepped up to release them hopefully soon.

[@democratpro]

glocks suck, they all burn up after 175 bullets, FACT

[@arguy3297]

@@democratpro lol dude I have a G19 Gen4 I've put over 3000 rounds through with no issue.

[@BigTimberLodge]

Great video. I find it interesting what you are saying about the Shield mags. I bought a new 43X and have had nothing but trouble with the Glock polymer mags. I am waiting for my Shield Arms setup to put on my Glock in hopes that it fixes my issues that I am having with my factory mags.

[@robertwagner7367]

I love the SCD. Made transitioning from hammer fire guns much more natural, not to mention the peace of mind it brings.

[@Scarywoody]

Where did you buy one? I Google searched and see prices from $26-$79.

[@robertwagner7367]

@@Scarywoody Langdon Tactical. They bought rights to the original design, from what I understand. They are a bit costly, but easy worth it to me. However they are hard to catch in stock too.

[@kevinparker54]

Do not deviate from what works for you. Keep both because they are tools for your defense. Keep learning and adding tools to your kit. They is a multitude of different types of firearms that can be appropriate in different situations.

[@keysgirl7699]

Only 2 years in? You really have a great understanding & knowledge so far. Terminology is important. Just found your channel. I watch Stav on She Equips Herself also. I enjoy your videos just as much. Great info. Oh & I also carry a G48 also.

[@YahushaIsTheWay]

I'm definitely purchasing a 48 mos soon. Love my 19 gen4 but I want that slim profile for hot days.

[@EstebanInTexas]

this video helped a lot. I'm transitioning from my G43x to a G48MOS:) stay safe.

[@faceofjayce3132]

i edc a glock 43xmos and i absolutely love it, i carry the shield arms mags as well with the +5 extension never had an issue with any of my 4 shield arms mags have probably close to 2000 rounds through it in the last 3 months

[@kayok07]

Good update the glock in my mind is the best gun of the 90s with aftermarket support that brings it to par with what shooters want I feel like they rely a little to much on aftermarket support to handle their short comings though

[@brianhall23]

I changed the trigger connector in my 48 and polished the internal parts. That improved the trigger for me and I added a Hogue grip.

[@chomps1211]

I like my new G48. The shield arms mags were a complete bust. 1st mag worked great on my first outdoor steel session with the oem, Glock mag release. So I bought a 2nd mag and installed the shield mag catch and from that moment on neither mag wouldn’t run a full load without malfunctioning multiple times. Re-installing the polymer oem catch did NOT fix the problem. So returned both mags & resigned myself to carrying a 10 round EDC weapon.

[@geryfesalvo3903]

Would love your thoughts on the Springfield Hellcat. Great review! thanks for your work

[@Hawaiian80882]

Absolutely! the Glock-48 fits You well...I'm digging my Glock 43x!...it fits me well...Note: I purchased x2 shield Arms hi-cap mags....Awesome Post...keep up the great work

[@32icon]

I love my 48, but wish it were the MOS. I bought it before the MOS came to stores and switched out the sights and still I love it! Nice video! Subb'd

[@jimmyschock9395]

Great video I subbed and i also daily a 48. I noticed you put con for optics on the glock but a pro for the sig. Im pretty sure they are cut for the same rmsc footprint so no need for a plate on the glock unless you want to run the holosun and dont want to mod your slide. I run the holosun 507k x2 and no plate. I milled the front (im pretty sure it was the front its been a while) lugs the slide and it fits like a glove!!!!! Its a fairly common mod to do im sure there are a few videos on it

[@sincityvogel]

Great video. Well done

[@thomasscott5540]

Nice vid. I too prefer the G48 per the grip being better for small hands. Conceals great, shots well, light. My 3 boys and wife now carry this gun. Stay safe

[@zyzzuschrist3410]

I think the 48 mos is the perfect edc. Perfectly balanced

[@carlosbonefontphd2591]

Wow! Very impressive informative video.

[@masterk5066]

G48 non-mos was my first gun 👍🏾. Jan 2020. Nice pistol it even had the glock night sights & I bought a 15+5 base extension shield arms magazine. I sold it for the g43x though easier to hide & last year bought a G17 cause it takes the 33rd sticks 👍🏾. Nice gun

[@aps5041]

You could try the manual safety version of the 365XL. With your drive you could easily overcome the most common complaint of manual safeties, "forgetting" to disengage, through your practice. The XL has a softer recoil impulse than the regular 365 too.

[@andershilmo1866]

I believe that she likes the grip angle of the glocks as she had been shooting them from the start. I understand I grew up shooting glocks and revolvers. Then I switched to cz and sig and got ride of my glocks. Know I am looking at the shadow systems 920 really what a glock should be. It has different grip inserts and you can get the glock/ sig/ 1911 angle.

[@shawnsanders9450]

The whole capacity mag thing on the Glock 48 and Shield Arms mags is why I plan to carry a Arex Delta or Canik TP9 elite combat. Both of those are almost the exact same size as the 48 but both take flush 15 round mags. As a plus they both have way better triggers.

[@stevengoldenberg5362]

Good review!

[@jacobomoncada7057]

First gun was a Taurus Spectrum .380 with 6 round extended mag. Really for my gf. Great concealment for both of us, being fun sized. Requires specific ammo after some use.

[@fin_jan]

I have been carrying appendix since before it was cool, and the Striker Control Device is a MUST-HAVE in my opinion.

[@johnnyphan872]

Shadow Systems is going to release their CR920 pistol end of April. Same size as a G43 but the width of the G43x/G48 and takes a 10 round or 13 round proprietary magazine. It will also fit your G48 holsters and accepts various optics.

[@noble9140]

Great video, touches on a lot of key points. I’ve been actually recommending the g43, g43x and g48 to most of my friends because of the compatibility of the slides. You feel like carrying a g43x one day but let’s say you have a nice dinner or wedding to go to and don’t want to print? Take the slide off the g43x and throw it on the g43 and printing is no problem. Even the g48 will fit on there. But me personally I carry a g27 gen 4. I feel that carrying is mostly trying to create the illusion that your not carrying. There are ways to completely make the firearm disappear on your body, just gotta test it out and watch videos and read comments and do all the things.

[@Wildwestwrangler]

I do the same about making to where you don't know if I'm carrying. Only people that truly know me would!!! I go between my 43x, and my 29 depending on what my social expectations are.

[@arielbenitez98]

Love the tactical recoil scrunchie 😂 @ 1:12

[@wooddawg4868]

10 plus one is plenty because it was designed for the 43x, but some wanted a slightly longer barrel so they got it. Now there are other companies that make 43x/48 magazines like pro mag and Palmetto State/PSA Armory ( which are great by the way)so shield arms aren’t the only ones anymore, either way, my Shield magazines work flawlessly after 1 year with the gen2 or gen3 version even when KZbinrs are posting issues with them. Either way, I only use the 15-rounders, now they make 10% extra power springs to add confidence and longevity.

[@ppatpparis]

I agree with importance of the striker control device

[@eddiet204]

In my 30 year law enforcement career, I’ve carried almost everything and still carry different platforms based on what my needs are. For deep concealment at the gym, I’m carrying a Ruger LCP Max. Yes, a 380. While inferior to 9, I’ve been to plenty of homicides where the 380 was used, so that fits the bill.

[@johnphillips222]

I understand why you carry the G48 ...with the Stiker Control Device. The terrible and more terrible G48 (or Slimline) trigger lends itself to the SCD. I converted my Glocks to single action, and the SCD cannot work. My wife uses the Shield and Max Shield with the Apex sear. We holster once each day. When we practice holster draws and reholstering we use the Coolfire conversion to avoid training scars of one shot and stop ...and to make reholstering safe. Your quality of production and story telling are really good. Thanks for telling the truth about Glock being stubborn.

[@reedr1659]

I carried a S&W Shield 9-PC (1.0) for a couple years. Fantastic gun. $400 after rebate. 1911's are a real classic. Those tend to be slim. H&K and CZ both deserve a look too. I just got a VP9 and it's phenomenal. Better than anything S&W's Performance Center kicks out, which is pretty good. I've got close to $1900 into the VP9 with optic and light though, so it's in a different category. My Shield+ PC came with a reflex for $900. Happy shooting!

[@andrewbisbee9251]

I think you're right I was debating and still go back and forth between sig 365xl spectre and 48mos and mos is the winner with longer barrel and price! great video I think my mind is made up

[@user-bj9ln4em6n]

48 was my first handgun. I've owned it for 2.5 years now. I'm considering the 365XL currently.

[@JacksonWalter735]

Another great video. I love the striker control device for Glocks. You don't have to have a manual thumb safety to disengage if you ever need to use your firearm when split seconds count and you get an extra layer of safety when reholstering (especially when I carry Appendix, don't have health insurance, and am the only child in my family to carry on my family's legacy). I personally wouldn't carry a SA mag for my Glock 43x (wished I got a 48 instead) either. Even with the gen 2 mags, I still have a few failure to feed (maybe 1-2 every 200 rounds) to the point where I don't trust them with my life. They're still great for range days, but I carry the standard 10 round Glock mags for conceal carry. That capacity could be better, but I love the ability to get a better full grip compared to most microcompacts with an extended mag on it.

[@OceansBane]

I guess I have been lucky with my S15 mags. From steel cased to brass ammo, I shot 75 rounds out per magazine (3 mags, 225 rounds total) flawlessly.

[@JacksonWalter735]

@@OceansBane you are so lucky and I envy you.

[@OceansBane]

@@JacksonWalter735 With an exception to what happened to the lady here, I found the main cause of those s15 malfunctions were simply from limp wristing. Even with the oem mags, try some TalonGrips.

[@JacksonWalter735]

@@OceansBane wish that was the case for me. I've been shooting Glocks since I was a kid and know better than to limp wrist at this point. I never had any malfunctions with my OEM mags either. I do have the rubber feeling talon grips on mine though. I'm planning on sending it to battle ready arms to get it custom stipple though because my older brother gets the military discount from them (I don't trust myself being able to do a stipple job).

[@doctaj.2571]

Paused at 30s for an unbiased comment lol… I had the S15’s for awhile, about 10 months. Had zero failures. Never one single issue. However, I travel up the East coast and some states don’t allow 15 round capacity. Leaving me having to rock oem mags with a metal mag catch. Or swap it out each time. I bought the gun for 10 round capacity to begin with for this exact reason. And it’s why I swapped BACK to OEM mags and mag catch. The weight feels better on my waist with 10 vs 15. Sounds minor but after all day long it’s a big difference. Going to hit play. Maybe add an edit below lol. Great videos! Edit: I knew it. I had gen 2 S15 mags. Just couldn’t get around to trusting them. Something I’ve found out is most holsters for the 43x are actually long enough to fit the 48 because of the clip setups. Depends which ones but I know for a fact Tier 1 is one of them. I agree with you on the MOS system. Also wanted to add, I actually asked Glock why another company could make 15 round magazines but not them and I got a response. All Glock mags are made with polymer wrapped around the outside to ensure the feeding lips of the magazine stay shaped. Steel-only mags bend over time leading to ftf or the rounds literally falling out of the mag. The polymer reduces the effect of this.

[@addicted2tone349]

I still love my 48.. I got SA mags and put good sights on it and it shoots amazing. I have never had a malfunction with my SA mags and I have 4 of them.

[@MingyangHung]

I've stopped using shield mags due to failure to feed issues. I've had them replaced with gen2 with their sticker black coating with similar feeding issues. Thinking of the hellcat pro which has the same dimensions but has oem 15+1 capacity.

[@timrobinson6573]

I carry a Glock 48 as well. The only aftermarket parts I added were Ameri Glo tritium sights. However, when I run in the morning I carry a Ruger LCP. The LCP is the only gun I've found that I can carry IWB with athletic shorts and a t-shirt and not feel the gun. I also live in South Florida so sweating and holster chaffing while exercising outside is more of a problem than colder areas. I'm a larger guy, 6 foot tall 210 lbs and I hate feeling a larger gun rub against skin while running. Maybe some people can put up with it. I'll add that I had 2 Shield Arms mags and their steel mag release and have sent them back to Shield Arms because my Glock 48 had constant failures to feed with them. I'm still waiting for SA to resolve the issue.

[@RidersRange]

As always, good, thorough and thoughtful video. As much as I like my G48 (with complete ported Zaffiri upper, Shield S15 mags and Holosun 507K), the P365XL (manual safety, Wilson grip module, Armory Craft trigger and Holosun 507K) is my go-to when I'm not carrying my Staccato C DUO. The manual safety on the Sig negates the need for a SCD, but it does take more training to reflexively work the safety without conscious thought.

[@Usicky12]

why do you need a safety at all? Carry one in the pipe and keep ur finger off the trigger and in a good holster. You'll be fine its an inanimate object

[@RidersRange]

@@Usicky12 Would you carry a cocked revolver, even if the single action trigger had a 5-pound pull? Probably not. Though the strikers in Glock pistols are only about 85% cocked, that's still enough force to detonate a primer if something - anything - pushes the trigger to the rear. (No, that trigger tab safety won't help you there. It's mainly a drop safety.) And many striker-fired pistols are 100% cocked with 3-pound triggers -- not unlike carrying a revolver with the hammer back. Give me a 1911 with both a user-activated thumb safety and a grip safety any day.

[@Usicky12]

@@RidersRange I’ve never found a striker fired handgun to have a 3 lb trigger or less. Anyways, 1911s are great and you should carry cocked and locked because that is what they were designed for. However, glocks were designed to carry hot, no safeties. If my gun is in a kydex holster, regardless of trigger weight, trigger safeties etc, there is no way for it to be fired. End of story. The most common way people have an ND is while reholstering. All you have to do to solve that is take the holster off, put the gun in the holster pointing in a safe direction and put the holster on with the gun.

[@Usicky12]

@@RidersRange when I first started carrying I was nervous about it too. So what I did was carry in battery but with no bullet in the chamber. I tried everything I could possibly do (in a safe direction) to make the gun dry fire (you would be able to tell because the trigger would be back), and it was impossible. I dropped it, tried shoving sticks in it, banged on the back of the gun with a mallet. It’s impossible unless the user makes multiple critical errors in gun safety.

[@RidersRange]

@@Usicky12 to each his or her own and I'm not trying to convince anyone, just explaining my preference. I carried a Glock of one model or another for the final 24 years of a 38-year law enforcement career and never had a problem (department policy prohibited single-action pistols), but I still prefer a safety that I can operate and that stays on-safe until well clear of my holster and body parts until I want it to be off-safe. I've never had a house fire, but I keep fire extinguishers in strategic locations and I keep them up-to-date. I've never been in a serious vehicle collision, but I wear my seatbelt properly and regularly. My personal preference is to use available safety devices. Your mileage may vary. And there are many striker-fired guns that are 100% cocked and have really light triggers. Try a Canik, HK TP9 series, and many others. So, back to the original question, would you carry a revolver with the hammer back, even if it had a 5-pound single-action trigger?

[@barrygoodson4952]

I have a 43X and Shield Gen 2 mags one with the extension. I have had them since they came out with no issues from the mags or extension. Now PSA has polymer 15 round mags you can use but you have to go back to the factory mag catch. I'm gonna go that route when I catch the PSA mags in stock. Right now everyone is snapping them up soon as they hit the website. I would like to get a 48 upper also for my 43X. Will do eventually !

[@ohhyuuken]

Great review! New 48 owner and I love it. I really like the slimness, but my hands are between XL and XXL, so comfortable gripping was a little problem. I got the Hogue grip with the finger grooves which helped tremendously. Ironically I was just looking into getting that 5 round extender, but after hearing your story, 15 is good for me.

[@democratpro]

vegan.....good comrade💉💉💉✊🏿👍🏿

[@thomaspalmer7900]

My EDC is my Glock G48. I also added a Hogue Grip and man it’s made a huge big difference in my grip handling & better control of the pistol. I absolutely love them Hogue Grips & my G48!!!

[@cookie121]

I just bought a Glock 48 mos today and a couple of shield arms mags and can't wait to shot it. My edc gun is a 365 and I just wanted to try something new. I hope I don't have any problems with the shield mags because that is what I will carry with.

[@Johnny_Ohio]

I love the Glock 17 myself, night sights on it, got a Streamline laser sight on it too, very dead center accurate. Glock is the most reliable handgun hands down. Can shoot under water, passed many durability tests, and can customize them so much and just an awesome brand of a firearm.

[@democratpro]

glocks burnt up after 175 bullets, they aint reliable, comrade!💉💉

[@Johnny_Ohio]

@@democratpro your dumb if you think that..i have shot hundreds of rounds out of my Glock 17 at the range and never had any issues.. Glocks are the most reliable guns anyone can have.

[@tonycall8059]

Hey, look into the hollison SRS. It's a plate optic so you can still use your stock sites. A game changer

[@EviLRuben_]

I have a Glock 48 and I love it it's alot of fun

[@nicholasevans9627]

Currently CCW a gen 4 Glock 17. I want the G48 for its thinness, but with current ammo prices I probably won't shoot it for some time until things get a little more cheaper with ammo. So I guess I am just going to wait for now.

[@Marc-qo1li]

Still in the process of narrling down my options. So far I have shot the 365 XL and the 365. I did prefer the XL but I am waiting to shoot both the 43X and the 48. Before I pick my new carry tool.

[@USCtrojanFootball1]

First time hearing about the Stiker Control Device. Interesting. 👍 Leave an extra pair of shooting glasses in your vehicle, incase you forget them. 😎