$3000 Custom Glock vs Stock Glock

Published on September 17, 2018
Duration: 23:02

This review by Honest Outlaw compares a stock Glock 34 Gen 5 against a $3,000 custom build. While the custom Glock shows advantages in speed and long-range accuracy due to components like an Arc Comp and Trijicon RMR, the stock Glock remains highly reliable. The expert assessment highlights that for self-defense, only a weapon light and improved sights are truly essential upgrades, emphasizing practical performance over aesthetics.

Quick Summary

A $3,000 custom Glock 34 build was compared to a stock Glock 34 Gen 5. While the custom version excelled in speed drills and long-range accuracy due to components like a compensator and red dot sight, the expert concluded that for self-defense, only a weapon light and improved sights are essential, as a stock Glock is already highly reliable and effective.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Comparison Overview
  2. 01:362-2-4-2-2 Drill Comparison
  3. 02:29Plate Rack and Bill Drills
  4. 05:35Long Range Accuracy (50 and 80 Yards)
  5. 07:42Technical Breakdown of Custom Components
  6. 11:46Final Assessment and Recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key performance differences between a stock Glock 34 Gen 5 and a custom $3,000 build?

The custom Glock 34 showed advantages in speed drills like the Bill Drill and significantly outperformed the stock model at 50-80 yards due to its red dot sight. It also exhibited less felt recoil thanks to a compensator, though close-range speed differences were negligible.

Are expensive custom Glock upgrades necessary for self-defense?

According to the expert assessment, for self-defense, the most crucial upgrades are a reliable weapon-mounted light (like a Surefire X300) and improved sights. Many other custom parts are primarily for aesthetics or competition, as a stock Glock is already highly reliable.

Which custom components were highlighted on the $3,000 Glock 34 build?

The custom build featured an Agency Arms slide, an Arc Comp for muzzle rise, Loki Tactical stippling for grip, an Apex Tactical trigger for a faster reset, and a Trijicon RMR Type 2 red dot sight.

How did the custom Glock 34 perform in speed drills compared to the stock version?

In the 2-2-4-2-2 drill, the performance difference was minimal (2.93s vs 2.95s). However, in the Bill Drill at 10 yards, the custom Glock was slightly faster (1.63s vs 1.70s) and had less perceived recoil.

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