Paul's Most Beloved Pew!

Published on October 2, 2025
Duration: 1:00

Paul from Warrior Poet Society discusses his enduring preference for his first Glock 17, a Gen 4 model purchased in 2010, despite its perceived flaws. He highlights its reliability and the upgrades it has received, including a replaced barrel, slide work by Borsight Solutions for a red dot optic, and the use of a Hollison 507 Competition. He also mentions his recent adoption of Shadow Systems' DR920, specifically the War Poet series, for classes.

Quick Summary

Paul from Warrior Poet Society favors his original Glock 17 Gen 4, purchased in 2010, for its reliability despite its generation's reputation. He has upgraded it with a new barrel and slide milling by Borsight Solutions for a Hollison 507 Competition red dot sight. He also uses Shadow Systems DR920 for classes.

Chapters

  1. 00:02Introduction & Favorite Handgun Question
  2. 00:09My Handgun Preference: Glock
  3. 00:16The Old Workhorse: First Glock 17
  4. 00:21Glock 17 Gen 4: Bought in 2010
  5. 00:23Gen 4 Glock: Arguably the Worst?
  6. 00:32Upgrades on the Glock 17
  7. 00:37Borsight Solutions Slide Work
  8. 00:39Milled for Red Dot: Hollison 507 Competition
  9. 00:46Recent Convert: Shadow Systems DR920
  10. 00:50Shadow Systems War Poet Series for Classes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paul's favorite handgun from Warrior Poet Society?

Paul from Warrior Poet Society doesn't explicitly name a single 'favorite' handgun but expresses a strong, enduring preference for his first Glock 17, a Gen 4 model purchased in 2010. He continues to go back to it despite its perceived flaws and has upgraded it over the years.

What modifications has Paul made to his Glock 17 Gen 4?

Paul's Glock 17 Gen 4 has undergone several modifications. These include replacing the barrel and having the slide milled by Borsight Solutions to accommodate a red dot optic, specifically a Hollison 507 Competition.

What is Paul's opinion on the Glock 17 Gen 4?

Despite acknowledging that the Gen 4 Glock is often considered by many to be the worst Glock generation, Paul maintains a strong positive sentiment towards his specific Gen 4 Glock 17. He finds it to be a great gun that he keeps returning to, highlighting its reliability and performance.

What other handguns does Paul use for training?

Paul has recently become a convert to Shadow Systems handguns and frequently uses his DR920, particularly the War Poet series, for training classes. He expresses a liking for this newer platform as well.

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