Gen 6 is a real thing now

This review from IWA 2026 introduces the Glock 49 Gen 6, a model currently unavailable in the US. The presenter highlights its features, including a compact frame with a G17-length slide, offering a balance of concealability and a longer sight radius preferred by sports shooters. The Gen 6 frame improvements like palm swell and RTF6 texture are noted positively.

This review of the Glock Gen 6 highlights significant ergonomic and technical updates compared to previous generations. Key changes include a redesigned backstrap, undercut trigger guard, standard 'accelerator cuts', and a direct optic mounting system on the slide. The internal mechanics feature a simplified single flat-wire recoil spring. While an improvement over stock Gen 5 models, the value proposition for users with highly customized Glocks may be marginal.

This review critically assesses the Glock Gen 6, comparing it against perceived shortcomings of the Gen 5 and industry competitors. The speaker, an experienced firearms reviewer, highlights issues with Glock's grip angle, trigger, sights, MOS system, and slide finish. While acknowledging the Gen 6 introduces several updates, the review suggests these are largely minor polymer changes and that Glock is lagging in innovation compared to brands like Shadow Systems and Springfield.

Yoki Sturrup provides an in-depth review of the Glock 45 Gen 6 after putting over 1000 rounds through it. She highlights the pistol's comfort, grip texture, and aftermarket support, describing it as a 'workhorse.' The review details specific Gen 6 features like aggressive slide serrations and an improved flat trigger, while also discussing recoil and ammunition preferences. Sturrup's extensive experience and detailed breakdown offer valuable insights for potential buyers.

Ben Stoeger asserts that Glock sets the industry standard for service and duty pistols, influencing trends regardless of personal preference. He discusses the Gen 6 Glock's ergonomic updates, including an undercut trigger guard and beaver tail, and its improved optic mounting system utilizing a polymer gasket. Stoeger also compares the Gen 6 Glock 17's recoil impulse to high-end competition pistols like Atlas and Staccato, noting it feels softer but slower.

This video from CF Clips, featuring insights from Kaya E. of Classic Firearms, analyzes the recoil spring design changes in Glock pistols. It highlights the shift from the dual-stage assembly in Gen 4/5 models back to a single-stage polymer rod design in the Gen 6, reminiscent of Gen 2/3 models, indicating extensive testing by Glock on this older design.

This video highlights a critical firearm malfunction where the magazine drops during firing, indicating a potential issue with the magazine catch or frame interface. The speaker, Ben Stoeger, demonstrates professional handling of the malfunction, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing mechanical failures promptly. The firearm in question is a customized Shadow Systems MR920.

This video demonstrates a critical uncommanded discharge incident with a Sig Sauer P320 during a holstering procedure. The footage, analyzed by expert Ben Stoeger, highlights the importance of firearm safety and mechanical reliability, showing the discharge occurring without the shooter's finger on the trigger. It serves as a stark reminder of potential risks even during routine actions.

Ben Stoeger debunks common red dot sight misconceptions, emphasizing that 'finding the dot' and 'blooming' indicate a misunderstanding of optic mechanics. True red dot use requires focusing on the target, not the dot itself. Stoeger suggests training methods like occluding the optic to promote binocular vision and target focus, comparing this skill to trigger control which needs constant refinement.

This 15-minute dry fire program by Ben Stoeger focuses on refining fundamental shooting skills through deliberate practice. It covers slow-motion draws, varied draw techniques including lateral movement, and meticulous reload mechanics. The program progresses to advanced drills like strong-hand/weak-hand reloads and positional shooting from a kneeling stance, emphasizing precision over speed initially.