R&R | Glock Gen 6, I Change My Mind

This YouTube video compares the Glock 19 Gen 5 with a potential new Glock Gen 6. It aims to help viewers understand the differences and potential advancements in the next generation of this popular pistol. The analysis will focus on key features, performance, and potential user benefits for each generation.

This video provides an expert-level unboxing and overview of the new Glock 19 Gen 6, presented by Dustin, a firearms instructor. Key updates include an integrated beavertail, deeper slide serrations for easier manipulation, and the new Optic Ready System (ORS) utilizing plastic washers for direct optic mounting. The grip features an aggressive RTF texture with a 'gas pedal' thumb rest, and the controls have been refined with an extended magazine release and enhanced slide stop guard. Internal modifications are noted to potentially aid legal compliance in certain jurisdictions.

This review of the Glock 19 Gen 6 by CF Clips, featuring Brandon and Eliza, provides an in-depth look at its technical specifications and ergonomic enhancements. The hosts highlight the new RTF6 grip texture, extended beaver tail, and trigger guard undercut for improved handling and control. They also detail the optics-ready system with an RMR cut and compare it to previous Glock generations, offering expert insights from their experience.

This video provides an initial look at the new Glock 45 Gen 6, featuring a demonstration at a snowy outdoor range. Key visual elements include the pistol in its case, a close-up highlighting its red dot sight and front slide serrations, and first-person shooting footage. The reviewer, Johnny Q, expresses enthusiasm and professionalism, showcasing safe handling and accurate shooting.

This review of the new Glock 19 Gen 6 highlights significant ergonomic improvements over previous generations. Key updates include an aggressive yet comfortable grip texture, an integral beavertail, a thumb rest, and textured memory pads for enhanced control. The slide features deeper serrations, and the trigger guard has an undercut for a higher grip. The new flat-faced trigger and updated Optics Mounting System (MOS) with improved adapter plates are also detailed. The host, with high authority as an experienced firearms reviewer, emphasizes these changes contribute to improved shootability and comfort.

Johnny Q experienced his first-ever malfunction with a Glock 19 Gen 5, a failure to feed, during a range test. He successfully cleared the jam by removing the magazine and cycling the slide, then confirmed functionality with subsequent shots. This incident highlights that even reliable firearms can experience issues, emphasizing the importance of knowing how to clear malfunctions.

This head-to-head accuracy test compares the Ruger 10/22 and Marlin Model 60 .22 LR rifles. Both rifles demonstrated tight groups at 25 yards with various ammunition types. The Marlin Model 60 features a 17-round tube magazine and last-shot bolt hold-open, while the Ruger 10/22 is known for its extensive aftermarket support and 10-round rotary magazine.

This .38 Special ballistics gel test evaluated five different loads fired from a Smith & Wesson 642 snub-nose revolver. Only the Federal HST Micro and Hornady Critical Defense demonstrated reliable expansion, with the HST Micro showing a significant wound track despite shallower penetration. Lighter, expanding bullets appear more effective in short-barreled revolvers.

This ballistic gel test compares 9mm +P and .40 S&W HST ammunition. The .40 S&W demonstrated more dramatic expansion, while the 9mm +P achieved greater penetration. The host notes that .40 S&W offers superior terminal ballistics, but 9mm provides advantages in capacity and recoil management, especially in compact firearms.

This video provides a first look at the .50 Beowulf cartridge fired from an AR-15 platform rifle. It demonstrates the loading process, live fire, and the significant impact on steel targets. The footage highlights the rifle's side-charging mechanism and a Vortex red dot optic, showcasing the raw power of this big bore round.