Avoid These 5 Glocks Like the Plague (Total Money Pits!)

Published on July 18, 2025
Duration: 11:21

This video critically evaluates five Glock models deemed 'money pits' due to design flaws, reliability issues, and excessive upgrade costs. It highlights the Glock 43's snappy recoil and low capacity, the Glock 44's ammunition sensitivity and maintenance woes, the Glock 42's finicky nature and grip sensitivity, the Glock 22's frame stress and parts wear from the .40 S&W caliber, and the Glock 37's catastrophic lack of .45 GAP ammunition availability and industry support. The presenter advises caution, emphasizing that not all Glocks are created equal and recommending the Glock 19 as a reliable alternative.

Quick Summary

Five Glock modelsβ€”43, 44, 42, 22, and 37β€”are identified as 'money pits' due to significant drawbacks. Issues range from the Glock 43's snappy recoil and low capacity, the Glock 44's unreliability, the Glock 42's sensitivity, the Glock 22's frame stress from .40 S&W, to the Glock 37's obsolete .45 GAP caliber with scarce ammunition.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Not All Glocks Are Equal
  2. 01:05Number 5: Glock 43 - Concealed Carry Compromises
  3. 02:58Number 4: Glock 44 - The Unreliable Trainer
  4. 04:56Number 3: Glock 42 - Ammunition Sensitivity
  5. 06:45Number 2: Glock 22 - .40 S&W Frame Stress
  6. 08:37Number 1: Glock 37 - The Dead .45 GAP
  7. 10:41Conclusion: Choose Wisely

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Glock models are considered money pits and why?

The Glock 43, 44, 42, 22, and 37 are identified as money pits. The 43 and 42 suffer from recoil and sensitivity issues, the 44 is unreliable with ammunition, the 22 has frame stress from .40 S&W, and the 37 is obsolete due to lack of .45 GAP ammo.

What are the main issues with the Glock 43?

The Glock 43's compact size leads to snappy recoil, making it difficult to shoot accurately, especially during rapid fire. Its low 6-round capacity often necessitates expensive extended magazines, and its factory sights and trigger are widely criticized.

Why is the Glock 44 considered a bad training pistol?

The Glock 44 is unreliable and extremely picky about ammunition, often failing to feed or eject. It requires expensive high-velocity .22 LR rounds to function, defeating the purpose of affordable practice, and is sensitive to magazine loading techniques.

What problems are associated with the Glock 22 and .40 S&W caliber?

The Glock 22's .40 S&W caliber generates higher pressures, leading to accelerated wear on the polymer frame, particularly around the magazine well. This results in shorter parts life and increased maintenance compared to 9mm Glocks.

Why should one avoid the Glock 37 and .45 GAP caliber?

The primary issue with the Glock 37 is the near-complete lack of .45 GAP ammunition availability, making it incredibly difficult and expensive to find. This lack of industry support renders the pistol impractical for training or self-defense.

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