5 Glock Pistols You Should Never Buy (Here’s Why)

Published on January 10, 2025
Duration: 9:56

This review identifies five Glock models to avoid due to outdated cartridges, excessive recoil, or better modern alternatives. The Glock 37 (.45 GAP) suffers from scarce ammo, while the Glock 33 (.357 SIG) has harsh recoil and high costs. The subcompact Glock 29 (10mm) is impractical for most EDC, and the Glock 26 is now obsolescent compared to slimmer models. Finally, the Glock 22 (.40 S&W) offers no significant advantage over 9mm with more recoil and less capacity.

Quick Summary

Five Glock models to avoid include the Glock 37 (.45 GAP) due to ammo scarcity, Glock 33 (.357 SIG) for harsh recoil, Glock 29 (10mm) as impractical for EDC, Glock 26 for being obsolescent, and Glock 22 (.40 S&W) due to recoil and capacity issues compared to 9mm.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Glocks to Avoid
  2. 00:43Glock 37: The .45 GAP Problem
  3. 02:37Glock 33: Harsh .357 SIG Recoil
  4. 04:36Glock 29: Overkill 10mm for EDC
  5. 05:50Glock 26: Obsolete Subcompact?
  6. 07:16Glock 22: The .40 S&W Decline

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Glock models are recommended to avoid?

The video highlights five Glock models to avoid: the Glock 37 (.45 GAP) due to scarce ammo, the Glock 33 (.357 SIG) for its harsh recoil and cost, the Glock 29 (10mm) as impractical for EDC, the Glock 26 for being obsolescent, and the Glock 22 (.40 S&W) due to recoil and capacity issues compared to 9mm.

Why is the Glock 37 considered a bad purchase?

The Glock 37 uses the .45 GAP cartridge, which has become a niche caliber with scarce and expensive ammunition. This makes it a poor investment compared to readily available and more affordable 9mm options, despite its intended grip size benefits.

Is the Glock 26 still a good subcompact pistol?

While the Glock 26 was once a subcompact standard, it's now considered obsolescent. Newer, slimmer Glock models like the G43 for pocket carry and the G48 for better shootability and concealment offer superior alternatives for concealed carry.

Why is the Glock 22 in .40 S&W not recommended?

The Glock 22's .40 S&W caliber offers no significant ballistic advantage over modern 9mm loads but results in more recoil and lower magazine capacity. Many law enforcement agencies have switched back to 9mm (like the Glock 17) for these reasons.

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