Is it safe to shoot a Glock like this?

Published on February 1, 2025
Duration: 0:42

This video demonstrates a potentially unsafe firearm handling technique where the shooter places their thumb behind the slide of a Glock 19 Gen 5 during firing. While the thumb is unharmed, the experiment reveals that this action prevents the slide from cycling, requiring a manual rack to chamber the next round. The host emphasizes that this is a 'do not try this at home' experiment.

Quick Summary

Placing your thumb behind the slide of a Glock 19 during firing prevents the slide from cycling, causing a malfunction. While the thumb may not be injured in this specific test, it's an unsafe practice that stops the automatic ejection and chambering of rounds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Thumb Behind Slide Safety?
  2. 00:05The Experiment: Firing the Glock
  3. 00:16Results: Slide Cycling Failure
  4. 00:28Recap: Manual Rack and Fire

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if you shoot a Glock with your thumb behind the slide?

Shooting a Glock with your thumb behind the slide prevents the firearm's slide from cycling properly. This means the spent casing won't be ejected automatically, and a new round won't be chambered, requiring you to manually rack the slide.

Is it safe to put your thumb behind the slide when shooting a handgun?

It is generally not recommended or safe to place your thumb behind the slide when shooting a handgun. While this specific experiment showed no thumb injury, it caused a malfunction and is considered an unsafe practice that can lead to injury or firearm damage.

Does the Glock 19 Gen 5 have any specific safety features?

The Glock 19 Gen 5, like other Glocks, relies on integrated safety mechanisms within the trigger, firing pin, and drop safety. It does not have external manual safeties. Its design prioritizes reliability and simplicity for safe operation when handled correctly.

Why did the Glock slide not cycle in the experiment?

The slide did not cycle because the host's thumb physically obstructed its rearward travel. The energy from the fired round is used to push the slide back, eject the casing, and chamber a new round. Blocking this movement stops the automatic cycling process.

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