What the Glock Gen 6 Should’ve Been vs the Disappointing Reality

Published on January 6, 2026
Duration: 27:26

This review critically assesses the Glock Gen 6, comparing it against perceived shortcomings of the Gen 5 and industry competitors. The speaker, an experienced firearms reviewer, highlights issues with Glock's grip angle, trigger, sights, MOS system, and slide finish. While acknowledging the Gen 6 introduces several updates, the review suggests these are largely minor polymer changes and that Glock is lagging in innovation compared to brands like Shadow Systems and Springfield.

Quick Summary

The Glock Gen 6 is critically reviewed for its perceived lack of innovation, building upon a Gen 5 platform with issues like an unnatural grip angle, subpar trigger, and problematic MOS system. While nine updates are listed, they are mostly minor polymer changes, suggesting Glock is lagging behind competitors.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Glock Gen 5 Issues & Gen 6 Hopes
  2. 00:21Grip Angle & Ergonomics Critique
  3. 00:58Gen 5 Trigger Performance Analysis
  4. 01:34Criticism of OEM Sights & Slide Release
  5. 02:50MOS System vs. Competitors
  6. 03:35Slide Finish & Serration Issues
  7. 05:14Grip Texture & Aftermarket Mods
  8. 09:28Glock Gen 6 Reality Check: G47 Confusion
  9. 15:01Gen 6 Feature Breakdown (9 Updates)
  10. 22:21Gen 6 MSRP & Final Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main criticisms of the Glock Gen 5 pistol?

Key criticisms of the Glock Gen 5 include its 22-degree grip angle, which is considered unnatural compared to 18-degree grips, a 'choppy' 5.5 lb trigger pull, plastic OEM sights that fail to hold zero, a flush slide release, and the MOS optic mounting system which creates height-over-bore issues.

How does the Glock Gen 6 address Gen 5 issues?

The Glock Gen 6 introduces nine updates: a palm swell, RTF6 texture, enlarged beavertail, slide stop border, textured thumb rest, deeper serrations, undercut trigger guard, flat-faced trigger, and a recessed optic system. However, the review suggests these are mostly minor polymer changes.

What are the advantages of aftermarket Glock modifications?

Aftermarket modifications like aggressive grip texturing (sandpaper-like), extended slide releases (e.g., Kagwerks), and improved optic mounting systems (like direct-to-slide) offer better weapon control, manipulation, and sight presentation compared to standard Glock features.

Is the Glock Gen 6 considered a significant innovation?

The review suggests the Glock Gen 6 is not a significant innovation, with most changes being minor polymer updates. The speaker argues Glock is not innovating at the pace of competitors like Shadow Systems or Springfield, who offer more advanced features.

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