Glock sets the standard

Published on December 12, 2025
Duration: 17:43

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.

Quick Summary

Ben Stoeger asserts Glock sets the industry standard for service and duty pistols due to reliability and simplicity. The Gen 6 features ergonomic updates like an undercut trigger guard and beaver tail, plus improved direct optic mounting with a polymer gasket. Its recoil is softer than some high-end competition guns, though perceived as slower.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Viewer Feedback
  2. 01:21Professional Appreciation for Glock
  3. 03:58Gen 6 Glock 19 vs. 45 Comparison
  4. 05:07Optic Mounting & COA System
  5. 06:30Gen 6 Ergonomic Changes
  6. 07:46Technical Updates: Extractor & Gasket
  7. 09:40Glock as the Industry Standard
  8. 11:33The 'Power User' Perspective
  9. 13:21Recoil Comparison with High-End Pistols

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Glock Gen 6 the industry standard for duty pistols?

Ben Stoeger argues Glock sets the standard due to its reliability, simplicity, and effectiveness for both trained and untrained shooters, influencing industry trends regardless of personal preference.

What are the key ergonomic changes in the Glock Gen 6?

The Gen 6 Glock features an undercut trigger guard and an integrated beaver tail. These changes can affect hand positioning, though their noticeability may vary among shooters.

How does the Glock Gen 6 improve optic mounting?

The Gen 6 utilizes a polymer gasket instead of a plate for direct optic mounting, simplifying the process and potentially addressing supply issues with certain optic brands.

How does the Glock Gen 6 recoil compare to high-end competition pistols?

Ben Stoeger notes the Gen 6 Glock 17 feels softer in recoil compared to pistols like Atlas and Staccato, although he qualifies this by stating the Glock feels slower.

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