Sunday Shoot-a-Round # 158

Published on January 8, 2023
Duration: 45:34

This video features Hickok45 discussing and shooting his Glock 23 Gen 4 pistol chambered in .40 S&W. He shares his thoughts on the .40 S&W cartridge, its perceived effectiveness compared to 9mm, and the reliability of Glock firearms. The discussion touches on personal preferences in firearms, the subjective nature of 'better' in gun reviews, and the importance of shooter skill over inherent firearm accuracy. He also briefly touches on diet and personal development.

Quick Summary

Hickok45 discusses the .40 S&W cartridge, favoring its perceived power for defense over 9mm, while acknowledging 9mm's reliability. He highlights Glock firearms' dependability, even when unmaintained. For Hickok45, 'better' in firearms is subjective, based on personal feel, recoil tolerance, and trigger preference, which he finds more impactful than inherent accuracy.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Tennessee Setting
  2. 00:52Hickok45's Internet Shooting Companion
  3. 01:12Sunday Shoot-a-Round Intro
  4. 02:24Shooting the .40 Caliber
  5. 02:30Glock 23 Gen 4 First Shots
  6. 03:00The .40 S&W Cartridge
  7. 03:30History of the Glock 23
  8. 04:00Mood to Shoot the Glock
  9. 04:15Famous for Being a Glock Guy
  10. 04:37Branching Out to Other Firearms
  11. 05:06Great Modern 9mm Pistols
  12. 05:16Polymer Pistols and Reliability
  13. 05:30Glock Innovation Discussion
  14. 05:41Glock as a Standby Firearm
  15. 06:13Human Insanity and Arguments
  16. 06:30Contrast of Modern vs. Past Life
  17. 07:08Social Media and Virtue Signaling
  18. 07:38Firearm Preferences and Subjectivity
  19. 07:47Defining 'Better' in Firearms
  20. 08:05Quantifiable vs. Subjective Qualities
  21. 08:32Personal Nature of Firearms
  22. 09:03Specific vs. General Comparisons
  23. 09:19Accuracy: Defining and Testing
  24. 10:02Practical Shooting vs. Ransom Rest
  25. 10:14Loading and Shooting the Glock 23
  26. 10:32Hitting the Gong
  27. 10:45Shooter Skill vs. Inherent Accuracy
  28. 11:30The Role of Grip and Trigger
  29. 12:28Shooting Match Scenario
  30. 13:17Grip, Trigger Pull, and Sight Alignment
  31. 14:21Recoil and Chilly Weather
  32. 14:31Transitioning from .40 to 9mm
  33. 15:15Still Likes the .40 S&W
  34. 15:21Glock 23 vs. Glock 19 in Defense
  35. 15:44Defining 'Better' as More Power
  36. 16:00Handgun Rounds vs. Rifle Rounds
  37. 16:30Avoiding Recoil Transition Issues
  38. 17:35Glock Matches and Subcompact Class
  39. 19:15Competing in GSSF Matches
  40. 19:58Shooting 9mm for Competition
  41. 20:03Still Likes the .40
  42. 20:11Loading with Personal Defense Rounds
  43. 20:20Talon Grips and Ballistol
  44. 20:51Glock Malfunction Discussion
  45. 21:13Holler Point Personal Defense Rounds
  46. 21:32Shooting the SDI Badge
  47. 21:48Shooting the Targets
  48. 22:05Holler Points on Steel
  49. 22:35Slide Not Staying Back
  50. 22:39Explaining Slide Lock
  51. 23:01The Shooting Hobby
  52. 23:10Second Amendment and Preparedness
  53. 23:22Hobby Aspects of Firearms
  54. 24:03Aspects of the Shooting Endeavor
  55. 24:23Enjoying Firearms
  56. 24:32New Year's Resolutions Discussion
  57. 24:50Philosophy of Gradual Change
  58. 25:01Diet and Weight Loss Strategies
  59. 26:20Dr. Ken Barry and Real Human Food
  60. 27:07Calorie Counting vs. Food Quality
  61. 27:22Researching Nutrition
  62. 28:31Insulin as a Key Factor
  63. 29:03Dietary Choices and Hunger
  64. 30:01Can I Shoot This Gun?
  65. 30:17Advice for Young People
  66. 30:28Self-Awareness and Reflection
  67. 31:01The Danger of Knowing What Ain't So
  68. 31:36Looking Back at Past Approaches
  69. 32:19Past Weight Loss Methods
  70. 33:04Reflection on Past Ignorance
  71. 33:35Thinking About the Future
  72. 33:50Abusing the Cowboy Target
  73. 34:31Trigger Feel and Pistol Quality
  74. 34:43Glock Trigger Variations
  75. 35:24Attempting to Fix Glock Triggers
  76. 35:41Glocks with Good Triggers
  77. 36:02Glock 30 Trigger
  78. 36:31Glock Armorers and Triggers
  79. 36:40Compact Glocks and Crisp Triggers
  80. 37:10Liking the Old Glock 40
  81. 37:189mm vs. .40 S&W in a Threat Scenario
  82. 38:11Preference for .40 or .45 in Defense
  83. 38:39Praising the .40 Caliber
  84. 38:50Reasons for Badmouthing .40 S&W
  85. 39:32Feeling the Recoil
  86. 39:53Fans of the .40 Caliber
  87. 40:14Most of the World Gone to 9mm
  88. 40:36Liking the .40 Caliber Fine
  89. 40:43Concluding Remarks
  90. 40:47Appreciating Support
  91. 40:52Winter Season Discussion
  92. 41:36Winter Blues and Coping
  93. 42:17Winter as a Time for Change
  94. 42:46Winter Activities
  95. 43:03Transition to Spring
  96. 43:23Appreciation and Video Schedule
  97. 43:50Filming in Winter
  98. 44:20Focusing on Nice Shooting Days
  99. 44:49Glock 23 and 'Justified' Series
  100. 45:11Final Thoughts on Glock 40
  101. 45:14See You Next Week

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Hickok45's thoughts on the .40 S&W cartridge?

Hickok45 believes the .40 S&W cartridge offers more 'punch' and power compared to 9mm, making it a preferred choice for some defensive situations. He acknowledges that recoil is a factor for some shooters, but personally finds the .40 S&W to be a capable and enjoyable caliber.

How does Hickok45 view the reliability of Glock firearms?

Hickok45 emphasizes the reliability of Glock firearms, noting that his Glock 23 Gen 4, even after a long period without firing, performed without issue. He suggests Glocks are dependable even when not meticulously maintained.

What makes a firearm 'better' according to Hickok45?

Hickok45 argues that 'better' in firearms is subjective, depending heavily on personal factors like grip, feel, recoil tolerance, and trigger preference. He believes these personal elements are more critical for a shooter's performance than a firearm's inherent mechanical accuracy.

Does Hickok45 recommend specific Glock models for their triggers?

Hickok45 has observed that some Glock models, particularly compacts like the Glock 30 and potentially the Glock 23, tend to have crisper triggers than others. He notes that trigger quality can vary even within the same generation and caliber of Glock pistols.

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