The Largest Handgun To Enter My Carry Rotation

Published on June 10, 2024
Duration: 8:27

This video reviews the Glock 48, a slimline 9mm pistol, and discusses its place in the author's concealed carry rotation. The author highlights the Glock 48's size, comparing it to the Glock 19 and Glock 43X, and explains why they initially avoided it due to its length and perceived limited capacity. Despite these reservations, the author finds the Glock 48 to be a reliable and shootable handgun with good ergonomics and a surprisingly good trigger, making it a viable option for concealed carry, especially with OEM magazines.

Quick Summary

The Glock 48 is a slimline 9mm handgun that offers a more concealable profile than the Glock 19 due to its thinner slide and frame. While it has a 10+1 round capacity with OEM magazines, the author finds this sufficient for self-defense and praises its shootability, ergonomics, and improved trigger compared to other Glock models.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Carry Rotation
  2. 00:15Glock 48 Overview
  3. 00:51Glock 48 vs. 43X and 43
  4. 01:26Glock 48 Barrel Length and Size
  5. 01:54Single Stack vs. Double Stack Capacity
  6. 02:06Reason for Avoiding Glock 48
  7. 02:29Glock 48 vs. Glock 19 Comparison
  8. 03:02Capacity and Self-Defense Encounters
  9. 03:25Magazine Recommendations
  10. 03:40Holster Considerations
  11. 04:00Capacity Debate
  12. 04:27Glock 48 Shootability and Ergonomics
  13. 04:56Trigger Pull Comparison
  14. 05:01Conclusion and Carry Decision

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main differences between the Glock 48 and Glock 19?

The Glock 48 is significantly thinner than the Glock 19, sharing the same slide width as a Glock 43. While the Glock 19 has a 4-inch barrel, the Glock 48 features a 4.02-inch barrel. Both are considered compact-sized handguns, but the 48's slim profile makes it more concealable.

Why did the author initially avoid carrying the Glock 48?

The author initially avoided the Glock 48 due to its longer barrel and slide, which they felt would be less comfortable for active concealed carry, particularly when appendix carrying. They preferred the shorter slide of the Glock 43X for this reason.

What is the recommended magazine capacity for the Glock 48 for self-defense?

The author recommends using OEM Glock 48 magazines, which typically hold 10 rounds. They believe that 10+1 rounds are sufficient for most civilian self-defense encounters, as prolonged engagements requiring more rounds are uncommon.

How does the Glock 48's trigger compare to other Glocks?

The author states that the Glock 48, along with other slimline Glocks like the 43X, has a better trigger than standard models like the Glock 19. It's described as having a defined wall, a clean break, and good shootability, despite potentially having slightly more over-travel than a Glock 19.

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