I carry the G26. As a non military ambidextrous female, I really wanted simple all around. No fancy things to remember. No external safety. Okay to shoot no matter which hand was drawing. And yes, I carry chambered and no, I haven’t had an accidental discharge yet. Thanks, Mr Glover. Love the info you provide in all areas.

Totally agree. I have had my Gen 2, G19 since 1990 and it has jammed less then 5 times in all the years of practice and concealed carry. I have never felt the need to "upgrade" to a newer model as my Gen 2 fits me fine and I can shoot it without problems. I added some Trijicon night sights and the M*Carbo spring kit and that's it!

I concealed carried a G22 for 20 years and last year bought a G19 for my wife to carry after we got married. I have since purchased another one for myself. Great gun.

One year later he carry's a Sig and says how Glock doesn't fit his hand. Lol. Wonder how much Sig pays.

I enjoyed your comments on the Glock 19. My EDC as L/E for 30 years was a 1911. It was in 45 acp. My son retired from L/E & convinced me to change to the 9mm. As a result, I selected a Glock 19. Also I read Chuck Taylor’s article of one he put 365000 rounds through. Truly a wonderful sidearm. I will carry as you suggest. Thank you for your comments on your video.

I was a die hard Sig guy, carried the P226 for years and then the P320 XCarry. One day I tried the G19 and once I got used to the grip angle it was hard not to admit that the bore axis was a game changer with Glock and the backstraps for the gen 4 as well. I was faster and more accurate and didn't have near the issue getting holsters and support gear. Long story short I love my Sigs but there is always a G19 or G26 in my pants now a days and I preach that to my students. I always finish with "Is there anything wrong with a S&W or something else? No it's just wrong for me and my situation and everyone has to make that choice."

I started out with a px4 storm , beretta 92 then got rid of them and got a glock 17. I have a wife and two children ,when my daughter was born I got rid of my other pistols and bought my glock 17. The simplicity and reliability are invaluable. I’ve been watching your channel for a year now and finally got my wife to start watching a video or two on being prepared to protect our children if needed. Keep up the good work mike , and thanks for all the awesome advise !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Having a reliable gun is better than no gun! Thanks Mike for your instructional videos and insight on EDC. Appreciate you 👍

I like my Glock because of how easy it is to completely disassemble when needed. Minimal parts leans itself towards increased reliability. Durable and proven design.

I carry a 43x and love it. It fits my hand perfectly

Thanks Mike your the best we the people need all this info you put out here

Love Shawn Ryan’s EDC video but for someone new to this (me), this video was really informative and insightful. Thank you!

Agreed!! Not to mention there is probably more G19/G17 magazines out in the wild in a survival situation too. I love the 1911 but for survival it’s Glock hands down.

Good info Mike, I carry both the 19 and 43x with 15 round mags.

This is my exact set up. Hats off to ya Mike!

Mike Glovers advice is always welcomed. Thank you sir. AMCON Colorado

I love my G27! Have had it for years and never lets me down! I also have multiple G27 and G22 mags for reloading! I am a Glock fanboy for sure!

Been carrying G19 since 2006 . I've tried quite a few different handguns over the years but always came back to G19 . The G43x I've been carrying a lot recently. This might be the handgun that makes me retire the G19. The size of the G19 is absolutely perfect . I don't know who said the quote but it's so true about the G19 . Saying is. Big enough to fight with and small enough to carry .

Good Morning Mike, Along with many, many folks, I thank God for you and for your excellent content! Just watched your interview with Shawn Ryan. Fascinating!! Thank you for your comments on the G19. I've recently returned to the 19 (and 43x) from the M&P Shield. Overall, the weight difference was a factor for me. And of course, the unparalleled reliability is a huge plus.

Thank you for a great video with good info and thank you for your service.

I second your opinion. I am a USMC combat veteran and current Sheriff Deputy. I have trusted my life to the G17 and G19 more times than I can count...

I love what you do Mike, i carried a beretta m9 as my side arm in military. I personally went to the Px4 Storm. I heard that that went to th sigs now adays.

Thanks Mike I have big hands & love my Sig P365. Love your videos especially the home invasion analysis

Great video thanks for all you do and are. God bless!

Excellent video! Just purchased a 43x. And you're right, it's about how comfortable that weapon sits in your hand. 43x is just a more concealable option for me. Thanks for the master class.👍

Very good video. When I turned 70 years of age several years ago, I decided it was time to change my carry pistol from a 1911 platform with manual safety and grip safety to a stricter fired pistol. As you state in this video, a stricker fired pistol is easy to operate. As one ages, he/she must accept the fact that their memory is not as sharp as it once was and that one needs to simplify every day actions if they can. My favorite Glock pistol is the Glock 30S. This is a soft shooting pistol, and the size falls between the Glock 26 and Glock 19. I normally carry a Glock 19 from October through March and a Glock 26 from April through September due to my cloths selection for the various months/seasons. There has been some talk about my home state limiting magazine size to 10 rounds and this is the primary reason that I purchased a Glock 30S. If I am limited to only carrying a firearm with 10 rounds then the firearm is going to be a 45 acp.

XD 10 mm, 15 plus one and I carry 2 xtra mags. Streamlight, med kit on my ankle. Training is crucial. Also being aware of your surroundings and willing to defend. Love your channel and you have a gift. .God bless you and all your indevers! 🛡

Great video Mike! Real world stuff is super helpful. But I do love the gear videos to!

My edc is the Glock 23. I love it so damn much. I would've gotten the G19 but I just got a killer deal on the G23.

Of all the carry pistols I have fired my favorite is the Sig Sauer P365. My only complaint about it is the proprietary rail system. But other than that. Basically same size as a S&W Shield or Glock 43 but with a factory extended mag you can carry 15 round if you need or 12 with a more flush fitting mag. Trigger is great on it as well. Also, comes from the factory with night sights which is a plus.

Thank you for another great video!

Excellent presentation!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

I rock a Gen 4 Glock 19 with an appendix Tier 1 holster and I love it.

I shop in the men's department so I roll with a CZ PCR. Just giving Glock folks a hard time. All the points made in the video are valid.

Great advice Mike. Thank you

most important thing you said, "what you are comfortable with", I am Browning HP guy , like you, alot experience with it. I run shoulder rig.

I have huge hands so I’m glad you uploaded this video.

I'd have to agree about every aspect of the g19 especially the simplicity. However, I carry the m2.0c 4" instead when I'm not carrying my p365xl. I get major slide bite from glocks so I have to use a modified beavetail backstrap which in turns makes a bulky grip bulkier. I also ride the slide release lever causing the slide to lock back prematurely. I have made a "custom" slide release lever so I do not engage it. With all that being said a stock m2.0 compact gets the job done without any extra modifications so I went that route.

Hey Mike... I can appreciate where you come from on Glock. I watched your video over on FieldCraft about EDC Sig P320X Carry and it really spoke to me (no, I'm not hearing voices)... I watched that video several times and decided based on your assessment to go for it...! I don't mean to downplay anything you say about Glock, but I really love my Sig...!

Thanks Mike! This ones on the list to pick up.

Was planning to make G19 my next carry gun when 19x and then G45 came out. Went with the g45 and love it. Next up will be 43x with shield arms 15 round steel mags. I went ahead and ordered about a dozen and don’t even own the gun yet. But if 10 round limits come I’ll be set.

First of all let me say thanks for sharing your experience and recommendation. Old habits die hard, I love the 1911 and have carried it for decades. I can shoot this platform better than anything else due to ergonomics, trigger, grip angle, and etc. Yes, I will concede that the manual safety muscle memory is critical and should be factored in. Due to age I wanted a lighter option and MRD capability so I got a G45 MOS. I added an upgraded trigger, RMR, and sights. Next I got a Shadow System MR920. Between these 2 guns last year I went through 4,000 rounds before I could shoot them at a level approaching the 1911. I am sure good trying would help and I am keeping my eyes open for your Basic Pistol Course in the DFW area. I recently moved to a 2011 platform and feel back at home again. Sine I only have several hundred rounds through it I am still carrying the MR 920 at 3:00 o'clock. I do not know if this old dog can do appendix. This troubles me because I truly value what you share.

74 year old Vet, been carrying since I got out, my present carry are Glock 19, Glock 23, and Glock 27,,also have 9mm conversion barrels for the 23 and 27,,a little cheaper than 40's for practice and still train, Always said if you don't know how to use it, Don't carry it. Keep up the good work that you do. Even us old dogs can learn new tricks.

Man I love these videos 🇺🇸

I got a 19x and glock 23 . Love them both . Definitely interested in the sig p365 xl . I got a couple friends that have them . Both great guns in my opinion. But glock has the best reputation to me . Find what you like buy it and train with it

I thought you just said a month ago Sig was your new EDC?

Excellent and informative video, well presented

A holstered gun can’t go off, and therefore never violates that rule of safety.

My edc S&W M&P 2.0 compact .40cal 180gr HP, "Made in America"!

I’m a huge fan of Glock and that’s all I’ve really ran with, but recently I got my hands on a CZ p10C and I’m loving it so far. I have to say I think CZ did a outstanding job with the P10C. To me it’s a upgraded Glock 19 and 17 put together.

I like the Clock but I carry a Sig p365 with a 15r magazine and one in the pipe! Love it! 7250 rounds with one failure to eject and 12 light primer strikes over 2 years of shooting! I'm sold🤙

100% agree, I first EDC’d a Kimber Raptor Micro 9 then switched to a Sig p365, and finally ended up in a Glock 19 which has been my fav by far. Sig p365 is still great as it’s quite slim and compact for certain situations, but 99% of the time you’ll find me with my G19, recommend that to everyone for their first handgun whether they plan in concealing right away or not since it gives them the option down the road. I’m running a Gen5 with a Holosun 507c Red Dot, and a TLR7a in Trex Arms holsters. 🇺🇸

Simple is best for all EDC as well all emergency gear. Simple is reliable. Came to the same conclusion a couple years ago and bought a Glock 19.

Sounds like a recommendation for any striker fired G19 sized pistol, such as the Smith & Wesson M&P9c M2.0, CZ P-10C, Sig P320C, H&K VP9, FN 509C, Walther PPQ...and the list goes on. All reliable, same action type, same size. And those are all more ready-to-go out of the box than a Glock, which is in immediate need of better sights and trigger. Yes, they have less aftermarket support but also need less aftermarket support.

Great content! Thank you!

All the parts for my first polymer80 g19 80% build are in route! Should be assembled this weekend! Cant wait! Next wholesale order I ship I will be ordering the rest of the parts for my 80% ar9 which will use glock mags, super excited to have them all built!

Holstered guns aren't pointed guns. The firearms rules apply when in the hands of humans.

I love the 19, but it’s a little too big for me. I carry the G 26 for the same simplicity is a 19, just fits my body a lot better

I enjoyed having the 26 because I thought the smallness would be better for concealed carry. Then I got 2 P80s and loved them so much I got another 19 for edc. For anyone out there worried about the 1/2” size increase. Don’t worry about it.

John Lovell did an episode where he demonstrated that regardless of the position of the muzzle it is going to be positioned in such a way that in the event of discharge you're gonna get maimed. He's an appendix proponent.

I watched you trying sig p320 xcarry and enjoyed. What would be the reason you choose glock 19 over p320 xcarry or maybe xcompact?

I was really surprised to see this after your "switching to Sig" video ... but great content as always, thanks!

Love my Gen 3. Great video and thank you.

Good points. I like the option of a 33 round magazine as well.

hey mike! it's been a little bit longer than a year since you did the video on the p320 x carry. still like it? i spoke too soon

Tried, and tried to like a glock, used the M9 when I was in, was a great pistol but didn't like getting dirty, was considering the sig 365, but a buddy talked me into trying a Taurus G3, and I absolutely love it, if your confident in the firearm, and you can practice with it, become profecient with it, and that will be 85% of what you really need as a firearm owner, safeties aren't a bad thing, just know your firearm. Lots of respect to and for Mike and his opinions, and I can't argue with the glock fan presence. But there are many many great firearms out there.

After seeing you and that sig x compact mike I built one with a dpp and love it.

I'm carrying the G45 in 9mm. Same size slide and barrel as the G19 and same size grip and capacity as the G17. The G45 fits my hand perfectly which relates to better control over the firearm and more confidence. Carrying in a sticky holster usually at 5 o'clock is most comfortable but have better and quicker access appendix carry.

My favorite pistol is the Usp compact 45.

What happened to Former Special Forces SGM Mike Glover test and evaluates the Sig Sauer P320X Carry for Every Day Carry, best ever?

I am a bigger dude, and was getting blood blisters during reload drills under stress with my Gen4 G19. I train, shoot and run reload drills several times each week as if my life depends on them, as they might one day. I sold my Gen4 G19 for a Gen5 G17 with front serrations. I have never looked back. It has the same 3.5' ghost trigger connecter that I bought for the G19. It breaks like absolute glass now with no overtravel or creep whatsoever.

P365, Hellcat, Walther PDP, Glock 19(45), CZ P-10C/S are all solid options and each individual will have their preference. There is no better time than now for such a wide variety of solid EDC choices.

I carry the gen4g26, with the 12 round mag, and a g17 spare mag. I'm a very skinny dude, so the slight difference in size does go along way for concealability! But if your a size 34 or above waist, the g19 is for sure the way to go!!

Good video, I recently changed to a Sig 365XL it is truly an all season carry piece for me.

Really good channel, Kevin and you are awesome. Also thank you for all the hard work you've done. I agree completely with you about Glocks especially for first time shooters. I personally am moving towards the G48 because I have smaller hands. When I draw that gun compared to the Glock 19 I get a better grip plus I can index that pistol better. Lastly, about carrying at the 12 o'clock I don't feel secure doing that. I'm 46 and have been into martial arts since I was 20 and with taking a fight to the ground and moving around on the ground, or even just moving around boxing with someone, I just don't like it. I like carrying at the 3 o'clock either iwb or owb. At that position I'm not flagging myself. However a seatbelt does get in the way 🤷🏻

I helped my Uncle build a cabin in Hebrew city which he still owns till this day. What a beautiful place.

Great video!!! Just one thing... TURN THE PHONE HORIZONTAL NEXT TIME....

I like my Sig P229 Legion. Your thoughts?

I carry a G19 Gen 5. It took thousands of rounds to get used to the ergo. I typically have a high grip (1911/2011/CZ shooter) and I would either engage the slide lock during a COF, or release the slide during a LRSO scenario--both events are bad during an engagement.

Outstanding. Hats off to you Much respect. My edc is the Smith n Wesson EZ shield 9mm. My go to shtf is a glock 19. These damn YT adds are getting on my nerves. I miss the good ol days when I could wach a video without any comercials.

Centerline carry is the way to go for IWB.

I love the 19 but for me I been using the Sig p365 and love it for me. Always enjoy your videos Mike!

I own a Glock 19 and Glock 30S. I love both but I primarily EDC the 30S. I enjoy the thicker handle and carries plenty of .45s with its standard double stacked mags.

I agree, Mike. About 6 years ago I bought a Glock 19 Gen4 to use as a backup to my HK P30. Ended up selling my HK and have been sold on Glock 19's and 43's ever since. Ran my Glock 19 Gen5 at your course up in Fort Worth, 400 + rounds, not one hiccup.

Great content, it’s too bad you guys left Prescott!

I carry either a M&P 2.0 compact or a shield. Not a fan of the grip angle on glocks.....bullet proof pistols just not my preference.

Nice video Mike. Since you mention the glock 22. I would love your take on the practicality of different caliber for edc.

Swap between my hellcat and S&w compact 4” all the time love them both. Just depends on the day and situation. Gotta love options.

Mike, I thought you switched to sig x 320?

Smith and wesson m&p just feels better in my hand. I have a few thousand round through mine with no issues except some old ammo from the late 80s. The gun went bang but the case split and jammed the gun. And this happened a like 3 or 4 time out of 1000 round of that old stuff. Other then that ive had no issues.

Really like the 1st Gen Glock 17 but that has been just about it. Tried the 21 in a .45 a friend had and after 3 rounds I have it back to him. I have grown to like my fingers and knuckles quite a lot, so giving it back to him was a pleasure. Lol. I carried an old S&W Model 39A with a steel slide and aluminum frame with 8 round mags from the Vietnam era for 20 years. Still love it. Past few years my edc is a CZ75BD. I knew when I first wrapped my stubby ass fingers around the grip, this was it. I didn't care as much about the manufacturer as I did the comfort level.With short fingers it put many newer handguns out of running fairly quick back in 2016/17 when I was updating my edc.. I remember Walther PPQ, M&P Shield, and Springfield XD were in the top 5 as to what fit my hands better, and all were pretty good guns to boot. The Freedom Dispense Specialist who assisted me asked if I ever heard of a CZ75, which threw me off guard considering I only had read a lot about them, never even laid eyes on one personally. Well I had tried almost everything available here except this one. Well, I finally had a edc that wasn't made just one year after I was born.. lol Best wishes and congrats on the upcoming events!

Carried my G19 for 6 years. Then I got ahold of my G48, and ever since then the G19 stays on home defense duty and the G48 goes everywhere with me. Glock pistols are great. 25 years of owning, shooting and carrying them has convinced me. I trust them over all others.

He literally said the same thing about the Sig P320 X-carry 7 months ago. The X-Carry is superior in every way. I own both.

Whatever works for each individual. Seems many over look the M&p 2.0 c, same size as the G19 with ergonomics leaps and bounds above glock.

I’m 69 and I just bought my first pistol. Went with the G19 for reasons mentioned. Almost chose G26 just in case I decided to carry. My officer son convinced me to go with the 19. He often carries one. He also carries the 26 when he is in plain clothes.

Thanks Mike ! im about to go buy an EDC pistol, my xd 45 combat commander in 45 is a little big and too heavy ! to heavy you may ask, well the way i see it is that if I am out walking around and the wieght of the fucking gun is pullimg my pants down and making me look like a gang banger that is problematic as well because now it is no longer a secret to what I got in my pants and I have most likely compromised myself and my people so I really love all these types of video's you and Kevin and Shawn Ryan do because you keep it simple, you don't throw a bunch of military jargon in there to confuse the masses instead of educating them. I sincerely appreciate this and will pass the info along as well to anyone I know carrying. Also I am making a long range rifle course up here in Eastern Wa. It will have targets set in different places at different ranges and different scenarios so when its complete I will invite you guys up to check it out and hopefully give me the stamp of approval. I am making it because I am a professional fishing and hunting guide and I like to see my clients ability before i put them on a buck of a lifetime with one chane to make history for themselves and I don't like making that shot for them anymore because I have matured and I don't need the ego points anymore so if I can make sure there rifle shoots straight and is on the mark and I can teach them a thing or two before the moment of truth is upon us then I most likely have diverted a horrible embarrasing moment and created a client for life............thanks for all that you do Peace Fly

Couldn’t agree more, greatest pistol that exist

I just got a Glock 19x. Great gun. No complaints as of yet. But I have to admit, when I look at it and hold it, I don’t feel like it would be a great conceal carry option. Much more apt to go get a Glock 43 now to satisfy that need.

I was on the fence between Glock 19 and G26 both gen 3 since I live in Kali. So after watching Mike, I ended up with Glock 19. Thank you!

Awesome video!