Is This The Best Glock?

This video features Hickok45's 25-year-owned Glock 19 Gen 2, highlighting its enduring reliability through shooting demonstrations and discussions. He shares insights on its purchase history, the evolution of gun shows, and tests various ammunition types, including heavy loads suitable for challenging environments. The review also touches on the practical, functional design of Glocks and demonstrates the application of Talon Grips and Ballistol for maintenance and improved handling.

Hickok45 evaluates the Taurus G3C, a budget-friendly 9mm pistol, against the established reliability of a Glock. He emphasizes that regardless of price, personal testing with significant round counts is crucial for any self-defense firearm. The review highlights the G3C's functional reliability during testing, despite its lower cost, and touches on essential accessories like Talon Grips and Ballistol.

This expert-level review by hickok45 delves into the nuances of the Glock 19 Gen V, comparing it directly with previous generations, particularly the Gen 5. The demonstration highlights functional improvements, such as the firing pin channel design, and practical enhancements like the addition of Talon Grips for better handling. The review confirms magazine compatibility with Glock 17 magazines and showcases the Gen V's reliability and accuracy at various distances, concluding it as a solid functional update.

This video provides an expert review of the Smith & Wesson Model 24-3, a rare Lew Horton special edition chambered in .44 Special. Hickok45, demonstrating advanced shooting skills and extensive knowledge of collectible firearms, showcases the revolver's accuracy with Underwood ammunition and discusses its desirable features like the combat magnum grips. The review also touches upon essential maintenance using Ballistol and accessories like Talon Grips.

This review of the Glock 19 Gen 6 highlights user-suggested upgrades focusing on ergonomics and handling. The instructor, with extensive experience, praises the improved grip frame, flat trigger, and flared magwell, noting its reliability and comfortable shooting experience. The Gen 6 is presented as a solid evolution for personal defense.

This review covers the initial function test of a new Smith & Wesson Night Guard revolver in .44 Special. The presenter, hickok45, highlights potential issues like a stiff holster and light primer strikes, necessitating ammunition changes and sight adjustments. The video demonstrates a practical approach to evaluating a new firearm for self-defense reliability.

This short showcases the historical 1855 Springfield rifle musket firing a .58 caliber Minie ball. It demonstrates the traditional muzzle-loading process with black powder and a percussion cap. The video highlights the satisfying impact on a gong, offering a glimpse into historical ballistics and firearm handling.

This review covers the Uberti reproduction of the 1860 Henry Rifle, highlighting its historical significance as the first successful lever-action. It details the unique loading mechanism, design flaws like the open magazine, and its evolution from Volcanic Arms to the Winchester 1866. The video demonstrates its rapid-fire capability and discusses its legacy as a precursor to modern lever-action firearms.

The 500 S&W Magnum, built on the X-frame, is a handgun designed for extreme power, dwarfing the .44 Magnum. It demonstrates significant recoil and impressive penetration capabilities, capable of passing through over 2,100 pages of a medical textbook. While not ideal for precision shooting due to blast and recoil, it serves as a powerful novelty or specialized hunting tool.

This video features a detailed look at a Mauser Kar 98K BYF 43, showcasing its historical significance and practical performance. Hickok45 demonstrates its accuracy on steel targets, discusses its all-matching condition, and explains the functionality of stripper clips for reloading. The review also touches on the rifle's historical context, the Mauser bolt-action design's influence, and the 8mm Mauser caliber's characteristics.