Videos tagged with Glock Knuckle

This video addresses listener questions about hand pain and grip techniques for handguns. The instructor emphasizes that a grip that is too aggressive can cause hand pain and injury, hindering practice. He introduces methods to find the optimal grip tension, focusing on preventing the gun from moving without overgripping, which can lead to tendinitis. The advice is practical for shooters experiencing discomfort or seeking to improve their shooting efficiency.

This video addresses several user-submitted questions regarding firearms. Key topics include the Zerus Arms Waltz 9's ammunition preference (hotter is better), common issues like erratic ejection and failures to return to battery on 2011 platforms, and advice on managing 'Glock knuckle' and improving shooting while moving. The discussion also touches on keyholing with specific ammunition and firearm combinations.

This video discusses common Glock issues like slide bite and the 'Glock knuckle' affecting the middle finger. It highlights the single trigger guard undercut introduced in newer generations as an improvement but suggests it doesn't go far enough, advocating for a double undercut for enhanced comfort and grip.

John G. Johnson, a firearms instructor, emphasizes that grip is paramount for handgun accuracy. This guide details techniques like locking the wrist, achieving a 360-degree grip, and proper hand positioning to create a stable shooting platform. He stresses the importance of the support hand's role and driving the gun with chest muscles, offering actionable advice for both new and experienced shooters to improve their performance.

This review focuses on the Glock 27 chambered in .40 S&W, highlighting significant ergonomic challenges and shooting discomfort experienced by the presenter. Despite the firearm functioning reliably with zero malfunctions, the reviewer found the pistol's configuration to be 'abusive' and 'not fun' due to excessive effort required to shoot and discomfort in the hands, particularly the 'Glock knuckle' effect. The X-Grip extension offered some improvement, but overall, the reviewer expressed a strong dislike for the pistol's feel and configuration.

This video critically examines seven shortcomings of Glock pistols, despite their popularity as duty and carry firearms. The presenter, a firearms instructor with extensive experience, details issues ranging from the unique grip angle and ergonomics that can lead to poor shooting fundamentals, to the difficulty in cleaning magazines and the unreliability of the MOS optic mounting system. It also covers the 'Glock knuckle' phenomenon, the lack of a built-in safe holstering mechanism, subpar stock triggers and sights, and limitations in tuning recoil behavior. While acknowledging Glock's reliability and ease of maintenance, the video argues these flaws necessitate workarounds or aftermarket solutions for optimal performance and safety.

KJ from Gun Talk Hunt shares his 'Best of 2023' gear list, focusing on items that enhanced his hunting season. He highlights Lucco Tape for blister prevention and preventing "Glock knuckle," the Peak Backcountry Duo headlamp for its illumination and dual power sources, and Tetra Hearing custom protection with specialized boosts for big game and turkey hunting. The review also covers the Armageddon Gear Sticky Game Changer bag for stable shooting platforms, Sig Sauer Zulu 6 image-stabilizing binoculars, ZeroTech Thrive HD binoculars for clarity in various environments, Knives of Alaska fixed-blade knives and rib spreaders, and Warthog sharpeners for maintaining edge keenness. Additionally, he discusses the Smith & Wesson 350 Legend revolver as a viable straight-wall cartridge option for hunters.

This review of the Glock 17 Gen 3, presented by a marksman with prior competition and carry experience, delves into its design, reliability, and ergonomics. While acknowledging its historical significance and reliability, the review highlights common ergonomic issues like 'Glock knuckle' and the steep grip angle. It also discusses the trigger pull, sight radius, and the pistol's continued relevance in the market, concluding that personal preference is a key factor in its suitability for civilian use.