Glock V Model Torture Test (Is It Just As Good ???)

Published on November 24, 2025
Duration: 26:46

This video details a comprehensive torture test comparing a standard Glock 19 Gen 5 against a 'Glock Gen V' model. The test includes endurance firing, drop tests, water immersion, mud submersion, and sand burial. While both models performed exceptionally well in most scenarios, the mud test presented significant challenges for both, requiring manual clearing. The host, Scott DeShields, concludes that the minor design differences in the Gen V do not substantially impact the Glock platform's renowned reliability.

Quick Summary

The Glock 19 Gen 5 and 'Gen V' models underwent rigorous torture tests including endurance firing, drops, water submersion, mud, and sand. Both performed exceptionally well, with the mud test proving most difficult, causing malfunctions that required manual clearing. Minor design differences between the models did not significantly impact the Glock platform's renowned reliability.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Model Comparison
  2. 05:08100-Round Endurance Test
  3. 07:46Drop Testing
  4. 09:22Water Immersion Test
  5. 11:12Dirt and Mud Torture Test
  6. 14:47Sand Test and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Glock 19 Gen 5 and Gen V perform in a 100-round endurance test?

Both the standard Glock 19 Gen 5 and the 'Glock Gen V' model performed flawlessly during a 100-round rapid-fire endurance test. While they did not malfunction, the firearms became significantly hot to the touch, indicating high stress.

What were the results of the drop test on the Glock pistols?

During a safety drop test where both Glocks were dropped onto a steel plate from various orientations with loaded magazines, neither pistol experienced a primer detonation. Both successfully passed this safety check.

Did water immersion affect the Glock 19 Gen 5 or Gen V's reliability?

After being submerged in a natural creek for five minutes, both Glock models were tested with full magazines. They successfully cycled without any hydro-locking or mechanical failures, demonstrating good performance after water exposure.

Which torture test was the most difficult for the Glock 19 models?

The most challenging test for both the Glock 19 Gen 5 and Gen V was the dirt and mud immersion. The thick, wet mud caused trigger reset issues and cycling failures, requiring manual clearing of the firearms.

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