The Glock 17 Gen 5 MOS and Vortex Viper Red Dot Sight

This review covers the new Glock Performance Trigger installed on a Glock 17 Gen 5 MOS. The instructor highlights the trigger's fast reset, improved break, and redesigned shoe, showcasing its performance in a live-fire rapid-fire demonstration. The assessment indicates a significantly improved shooting experience compared to standard Glock triggers.

Honest Outlaw provides an in-depth review of the Glock 17 Gen 5 MOS, highlighting its updated features like front slide serrations and the MOS system for red dot optics. The review emphasizes the improved Gen 5 trigger, revised ergonomics, and reliable performance during range testing at 50 yards with various magazines. The reviewer, demonstrating high authority, plans further customization with aftermarket sights and grips.

Glock has announced the discontinuation of over 35 firearm models, a move the presenter believes is to streamline production and focus on best-selling SKUs. This includes various generations and configurations of popular models like the Glock 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, and 49. The company is reportedly discontinuing 70% of its SKUs that accounted for only 1% of sales, aiming to reinvest resources into new product development.

This video reviews the top 5 full-size 9mm pistols for 2025, focusing on models suitable for duty, defense, and competition. It highlights the Sig P320 X5 Legion's tungsten-infused frame, the Glock 17 Gen 5 MOS and Glock 34 Gen 5 MOS for their reliability and modularity, the CZ 75B for its ergonomics, and the CZ Shadow 2 as a top-tier competition handgun.

This video reviews the best Glock pistols available in 2025, highlighting their reliability, durability, and ease of use. It covers models like the Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS, Glock 17 Gen 5 MOS, Glock 44, Glock 40 Gen 4 MOS, Glock 43X MOS, Glock 42, and the new Aimpoint ACRO compatible series. The review emphasizes each model's suitability for various applications, from concealed carry and duty use to training and self-defense.

This MuzzleBroke live stream showcases several firearms, including a classic AR-15 chambered in .223/5.56, a Glock 17 Gen 3 with Tag Precision fiber optic sights, and a Taurus 1911 with newly installed Cool Hand grips. The host discusses firearm accessories like the Dry Fire Mag and MuzzleBroke merchandise, while also engaging with viewers on various topics and offering discount codes for featured products.

This video offers a highly critical, historically grounded analysis of the M14 rifle's shortcomings, attributing its failure to flawed US Ordnance Corps decisions regarding cartridge standardization and weapon design. The speaker, an expert in small arms, details how political motivations and resistance to innovation led to the adoption of an inadequate weapon system, contrasting it with superior alternatives like the AR-10 and FN FAL. The analysis highlights the detrimental impact of these decisions on US military effectiveness, particularly in Vietnam.

This expert-level entry details the M16's troubled introduction in Vietnam, debunking myths of inherent design flaws. It highlights how political decisions, procurement issues, and ammunition choices, rather than the core design by Eugene Stoner, led to early reliability problems. The entry emphasizes the mechanical evolution from the AR-15 to the M16A1 and the critical role of chrome lining, proper maintenance, and correct ammunition in establishing the platform's eventual success.

This guide, drawing on the expertise of a former Colt employee and AR-15 SME Hank Tatro, details the critical role of AR-15/M16 buffers. It explains how buffer design evolved to manage bolt carrier bounce caused by increased firing rates and different ammunition types. The guide emphasizes selecting the correct buffer for specific firearm configurations and warns against improper mixing and matching, particularly for duty applications. It covers standard rifle and carbine buffers, as well as H, H2, H3, and specialized 9mm buffers, providing insights into their construction and application.

This comprehensive review by Chris Bartocci, a recognized expert with extensive military armory experience, debunks common myths surrounding the Beretta M9/92FS. Bartocci details the pistol's history, including its selection over the M1911, and addresses controversies like slide failures, attributing them to ammunition and high usage rather than design flaws. He highlights the evolution of critical components like the locking block and discusses magazine reliability issues, offering practical insights for owners and enthusiasts.