Here in the UK, we can't even own/carry pepper spray without risking 7 years in prison because it is classed as a prohibited firearm... and people think _California's_ laws make no sense

Gen 3 19

Gen 3 G17 with Holosun 507c X2

Gen5 48. Decorated with some of your accoutrements, Ameriglo sights, Tyrant trigger, and Talon grips. I need to get an angled hook thingy to put it the magazine catch, which I have. Just can't put it in yet...I will put in your Tungsten rod soon. I really enjoy your products and videos :)

Gen 3 glock 23. California

Gen3 for the win 👏

My gen3 19 is my all time favorite. Buttery smooth and very reliable.

Why I got the 19x. I shoot with factory sights. Anything further than 20 or 25 yards, get a rifle. Just my 2.

G17 pre-generation, also still works like a champ after thousands and thousands of rounds. Only drawback is the front sight is STAKED and finding a replacement night sight is going to take an act of Congress.

And gen2 isn't drop safe

You don't know California my friend. Laws and rulings from SCOTUS mean nothing, Different animal your dealing with.

I wish

Gen 3 All DAY 💯

Gen 5 19x is probably their best gun. It shoots so much better than a 17.

Had that same gun... had to research what gen it was lol... some say "2.5", others simply say early gen 3... my favorite ever gun... still kicking myself for trading it off 🤣🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

@@rooftopkilroy not really because I got a bunch of books that can’t get removed off the internet, a shit ton of tools, and an AR from them. That’s not including the other stuff I’ve gotten.

​@rooftopkilroy You can learn almost anything from watching KZfaq videos, but what you don't get is a degree or certification proving what you've learned. I had thought the same about SDI until I decided to enroll. Like anything in life, you get out of it what you put into it. You can learn lots of things, but if you can't utilize that knowledge, then it's useless. A degree also proves your dedication and willingness to progress in the firearm industry.

@@MCGUFFIN0324 exactly. I’m a young guy too and finished with a 3.88 GPA, Magna cum Laude, Dean’s list, and am part of the honor society. I’m already doing advanced courses. I know for fact that will grab anyone’s attention

@@MCGUFFIN0324 he also has a degree. In gunsmithing. What do you have? It’s clearly not a college degree. Never mind, actually don’t care. Don’t bother telling me.

Honestly I just stick with gen3, just preference npt enough changes to be worth an "upgrade." I like the finger grooves that gen5 removes, and I don't want to use a pos adapter plate which have always been common failure points I'd rather have a custom milled cut for my chosen specific optic and ride as low as possible. Plus a gen3 is usually when I've search a little cheaper, since I'll likely upgrade a few parts anyway why pay more?

Gen 3 are probably the best that Glock has to offer in terms of field proven reliability and aftermarket support.

​@@Jordan-ql6tmgen 4 didn't remove the grooves

@@nova68cutie your right gen 5 did.

I have a 19, 43x, and just got 26 yesterday. I love it as well. My new favorite

Has Glock significantly improved the ergonomics on the Gen. 5 model?

If you print the frame you can have any ergonomics you want

Have Gen 3 and Gen 5 26 MOS and the Gen 5 grip is way better in my opinion.

Good to know. Will be interesting to see what they do with Gen 6.

A 17 gen 5 was my first gun, I'm pretty happy with it.

nice, my first gun was a P320. Got to shoot my friends G45 and fell in love. Now proudly alternate a G19x with the sig.@@ihateyankees3655

Same!!

Blame your state. He had to go to freedom loving state.

Per capita dude. That doesn't address which state sells the most total number of guns. And California sells less that it would because of its handgun roster law (all new guns are not legal to sell), and 30 days between purchase rule.

I bought a G19 as my first handgun right after the model launched in 1988 and a G17L shortly after that. I keep those for sentimental value, but I've bought and sold countless others in all calibers and generations since then. I recently upgraded from a G19 Gen4 to a G19 Gen5 MOS and added a Holosun SCS optic and a Streamlight TLR-8 AG laser/light combo. It shoots great, but I'm still on the hunt for the perfect holster for it. After owning, shooting, and servicing examples of almost every Glock pistol made in a professional capacity over the past 35 years, I firmly believe the Gen5 models are the best so far. I wonder why some people are stuck on the Gen3 models. I'd pick a Gen4 or Gen5 over a Gen3 just for the improved dual recoil spring assembly, especially in any caliber hotter than 9mm. I never modify mine except for maybe sights, lightly polishing certain internal parts to smooth out the trigger pull and replacing recoil spring assemblies at the recommended intervals. I've seen too many people dick up a perfectly good Glock trying to play adult Legos with them. That might be ok as a range toy for some people, but not me. I've yet to see any adapters I'd trust to attach a weapon-mounted light securely on a Gen2 G17. Finding a compatible holster might become an issue if there was such an animal. If I were you, I wouldn't necessarily kick the old girl to the curb, but I wouldn't hesitate to bring home one of the new and improved models to keep her company. Also, it sounds like we could be close in age, so I'll mention that I was slow to get on the pistol optic train like a lot of folks from my generation, but I eventually realized that my eyes weren't what they used to be, so I was glad I started buying the MOS models when I did so I could attach an optic to them easily once I was ready.

Gen 5 also has the same function. My g26g5 came with backstraps as well, currently have a bigger one on it lol

@@nazgul_53 good to know. Thanks for the reply. With larger hands I need those back straps to get my pistol to fit properly. Been looking at a backup firearm of the G23 variety (will have sights changed for night sights), but didn’t want to buy one if I didn’t have the back straps to make the gun fit my hand. I appreciate your taking the time to reply. Thank you!!

@@crossbowsniper no problem mate!

What happened to gen 4 springs?

My Gen 4 41 trigger spring got messed up. Gen 5 trigger setups are way better.

Gen 5 trigger is a huge improvement. Otherwise though, gen 5 tolerances are tighter… which is good but actually generally reduces reliability. However, I’ve had zero issues with numerous gen 5s and expect them to continue that way

@@Cortezuma will be fascinating if there is ever a Gen 6. Or if the rotating bolt ever comes to be.

@@rtz549 agreed. I frankly don’t think it needs to exist yet and think the gen 5 is a good as a striker fired pistol can be for affordable hard duty usage

We do! its specifically so you can use the Holosun SCS

Every other manufacturer does 😂 Glock wouldn’t be able to bilk you for more money then though 😂

Not me. I don't like Red Dot sights.

@marktc01 I prefer green dot but still.

Yes, universal through all generations.

That's kinda the reason people like gen 3. After that, Glock went a little backwards. Gen 3 is like the best of all the generations including 5

​@@ballsack8937indeed

Don't bet on it.... The SCOTUS just screwed us on frame and receiver sided with ATF.

@@madcapmagician6018 great 😞

Interesting

Your are correct!

same here

already out. its the psa dagger micro mag. runs flawless.

@@ReallyOPV not my psa mags. I have issues with mine.

I bought the 15 rounds, 3 mag set by Shield Arms for my G43x. All metal, came with the metal mag release also. EZ to swap in/out..... Works great. And I'm in another anti 2A state.............Maryland 👎😯

@proven6270 what gen of the shield arms mags do you have?

I actually replaced my plastic springs several years ago with steel springs, gen 3s