TOP 3 EVERY DAY CARRY GUNS | Glock Edition

This guide, drawing from an experienced practitioner's insights, details how to select the appropriate round capacity for your concealed carry firearm. It emphasizes balancing concealability, personal protection needs, environmental factors, and daily comfort to ensure consistent and effective carry. The host highlights various popular models like the Sig P365, Glock 19, and HK VP9, discussing their pros and cons in different scenarios.

This guide details the process of upgrading a Glock 27 for concealed carry, drawing insights from an experienced firearms instructor. It covers selecting and installing essential components like optics-ready slides (Norso), red dot sights (Gideon ROC), enhanced sights (Ameriglo), and grip modifications (Handle It Grips). The guide also explores optimizing magazine capacity with base plates (Henning Group) and adapters (X-Grip), alongside choosing appropriate holsters (Blacksmith Tactical) and carry methods, including chest rigs (5.11 Tactical).

The Glock 26, often referred to as the 'Baby Glock,' remains a viable option for concealed carry and as a backup firearm in 2025. Despite the advent of slimmer single-stack pistols, the Glock 26 offers significant advantages in magazine interchangeability with larger Glock models like the 19 and 17, simplifying gear choices. While it may offer slightly wider shot groups at extended distances compared to larger firearms, its effectiveness for close-to-medium range engagements is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of training with the firearm one carries.

This episode of the Louisiana Firearms Podcast features a lively discussion among hosts and guests about the best starter handguns and current EDC choices. The conversation highlights popular models like the Sig Sauer P365 XMacro, Glock 19, Glock 43X, and Glock 45, emphasizing factors such as concealability, capacity, and ergonomics. The hosts also touch upon the importance of personal comfort and training over specific firearm features when selecting a carry gun, with a brief discussion on rifles towards the end.

This video from Civilian Tactical showcases three distinct firearms for Everyday Carry (EDC), featuring the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0, Glock 19, and the unique Switch-Gun. The presenter, an experienced firearm enthusiast, discusses the practical applications, concealability, and specific features of each, including the use of Defiant Ammunitions hollow points and the Viridian RFX15 red dot sight. The content offers insights into choosing firearms for personal defense based on different carry needs and scenarios.

The speaker advocates for streamlining one's firearm collection and training around the Glock ecosystem, specifically the Glock 19, for improved consistency and skill development. This approach prioritizes simplicity, reliability, and repeatability in shooting fundamentals like draw and reloads, ultimately aiming to make the user a better and more consistent shooter. The video highlights the common journey of testing various firearms before returning to Glock due to its practical advantages for training and carry.

This guide details the process of firing a modified Glock equipped with an auto sear (switch) for full-automatic fire. It emphasizes proper slide operation, grip, and recoil control during the firing sequence. The video features AyoItsMike demonstrating the use of a modified Glock 17/19 with a 33-round magazine at an outdoor range, highlighting the excitement and power of the full-auto setup.

This guide addresses a severe firearm malfunction where a Glock-style pistol experienced a slide separation and simulated full-auto fire. It emphasizes immediate safety protocols, visual inspection, and when to seek professional help, drawing from the experience of a firearms enthusiast.

This video demonstrates a practical, albeit extreme, self-defense technique: drawing and firing a concealed handgun directly through a bag. The content showcases a custom Polymer80 handgun and an AR-15 rifle, highlighting aftermarket accessories like a Streamlight TLR-1 HL and a red dot sight. The presenter, AyoItsMike, offers a casual yet demonstrative approach, emphasizing rapid response from concealment.

This video provides a visual showcase of various firearms commonly used for Everyday Carry (EDC), featuring an AR-style pistol with a drum magazine and several Glock handguns, including the Glock 43, equipped with extended magazines and weapon lights. The creator, AyoItsMike, highlights Polymer80 builds and aftermarket accessories, offering a lifestyle-focused look at personal defense tools.