Every prepper needs a Glock 19...???

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[Route 45]

He ain't wrong.

 

[asevans]

Every prepper needs two Glock 19’s

 

[bwframe]

Every prepper needs two Glock 19’s

I might suggest going with MOS models going forward. You may never use the MOS, but having the option is well worth the investment.

 

[Mgderf]

Everyone has their own opinions.
Unfortunately, I have neither the time nor inclination to listen to his.

 

[Cynical]

Everyone has their own opinions.
Unfortunately, I have neither the time nor inclination to listen to his.

Kinda right there with you, If it goes bang I’m interested but from what I understand Glock barrels don’t like cast lead bullets which is 95 percent of what I shoot. Ergonomically I think they feel good but I’m not buying an after market barrel to suit my needs. And I agree that Glock accessories are available in every shape and form. Add to that, I’m pretty much a S&W kinda guy so there’s that......

 

[bwframe]

Everyone has their own opinions.
Unfortunately, I have neither the time nor inclination to listen to his.

Yet, you somehow have the time and inclination to type this out?

 

[bwframe]

...Glock barrels don’t like cast lead bullets which is 95 percent of what I shoot. Ergonomically I think they feel good but I’m not buying an after market barrel to suit my needs. And I agree that Glock accessories are available in every shape and form. Add to that, I’m pretty much a S&W kinda guy so there’s that......

Other than factory HST's for self defense, all I've ever shot in my Glocks have been my own cast/coated reloads.

 

[Mgderf]

Yet, you somehow have the time and inclination to type this out?

Guess I should have used the purple...

 

[Amishman44]

9mm is a universal caliber, regardless of which platform (aka, pistol / manufacturer) you prefer!
Although I do understand his argument regarding magazine and parts compatibility.
That being said, I do like the Glock platform as the grip angle suite my 'natural' point-n-shoot grip position. In comparison, I'm not a fan of the SIG 320 and 365 series as they are not a 'natural' nor comfortable in my grip for reliable and accurate shooting. Hence the terms, to each their own...

 

[Cynical]

Other than factory HST's for self defense, all I've ever shot in my Glocks have been my own cast/coated reloads.

Just what I’ve read. I like the feel of Glocks but I’m an internet rule follower. Not bashing, just trying to participate. I think they are fine weapons and the G 43 felt awesome in my hands just didn’t to pony up cash for something that didn’t suit my needs as I understood it. If cast works for you I’m willing to give it a try. Thank you!

 

[IN New Guy]

Shields work well also. So does the Beretta 92FS and variants. So do Walthers. There lots of makes and models that fulfill the G19 role.

 

[Mgderf]

Everyone has their own opinions.
Unfortunately, I have neither the time nor inclination to listen to his.

I wasn't talking about your opinion.
I said his opinion.
I thought it was pretty well known around these parts that I don't have much use for Glocks.
If you do, that's fine.

 

[bwframe]

Everyone has their own opinions.
Unfortunately, I have neither the time nor inclination to listen to his.

Looks like your encouragement is working? Obviously a lot of the commenters here have not watched the video.

FYI - A prepper guy, (hence the Survival and Preparedness section,) giving advice on preparedness. A Sig shooter, explained why preppers need a G19, regardless of their preference for daily carry.

 

[bwframe]

Just what I’ve read. I like the feel of Glocks but I’m an internet rule follower. Not bashing, just trying to participate. I think they are fine weapons and the G 43 felt awesome in my hands just didn’t to pony up cash for something that didn’t suit my needs as I understood it. If cast works for you I’m willing to give it a try. Thank you!

Check out the shooting sports in your area. You'll find a lot of Glocks there, most using factory barrels. Most using their own reloads.

The "no reloads, no cast bullets" is lawyer and warranty CYA from one of the biggest firearm manufacturers in the world.

 

[gmcttr]

Just what I’ve read. I like the feel of Glocks but I’m an internet rule follower...

The Gen5 Glocks even have standard rifling for lead bullet compatibility.

Looks like your encouragement is working? Obviously a lot of the commenters here have not watched the video.

That's what I was thinking.

 

[Expat]

the prepper experts had me all excited thinking Obama was going to round me up and put me in a FEMA camp. I’m still waiting.

 

[bobzilla]

I’ll keep my 1911’s thanks. You can have all the g****s. Just don’t tell me what to do.

 

[88E30M50]

Ok, I watched the video and think he's overthinking the issue. I'm not a Glock hater and happen to have my G23 on my hip today. My normal EDC is a P229 in .357 Sig though. I like my G23 and it's little brother the G33 for hot summer days.

His point about aftermarket support is not well thought out. He says that you should carry a G19 in a SHTF situation because of the availability of holsters, cheap mags and general industry support. In a SHTF situation, you better be squared away in terms of your carry options. Nobody is served by the idea that you buy a G19 so in a true SHTF situation, you can go holster shopping easier.

His point about scavenging parts and compatibility with what others carry is valid to a point. The P320 platform is gaining enough popularity that it might apply there as well. Still though, you should be squared away well before a SHTF situation happens in terms of support.

His point about shooting other platforms better but now that he fears a true SHTF situation happening occurring, he decided to carry something that he does not shoot as well, makes no sense. Now is the time to find out what works for you and get as good with it as you can. He's changing up his carry routine to reduce his effectiveness because he thinks that he'll be able to scavenge parts for it easier than what he shoots well. Makes no logical sense.

If his point is to forget the Gucci crap and find a solid, reliable platform that you shoot well. And, stock mags and parts to get you through the next decade and then carry it daily while practicing with it at least monthly. If that's the point he is trying to make, then he's spot on. He's dead wrong about everyone switching over to the G19 at the very moment we really need to carry an effective weapon though.

 

[bobzilla]

Ok, I watched the video and think he's overthinking the issue. I'm not a Glock hater and happen to have my G23 on my hip today. My normal EDC is a P229 in .357 Sig though. I like my G23 and it's little brother the G33 for hot summer days.

His point about aftermarket support is not well thought out. He says that you should carry a G19 in a SHTF situation because of the availability of holsters, cheap mags and general industry support. In a SHTF situation, you better be squared away in terms of your carry options. Nobody is served by the idea that you buy a G19 so in a true SHTF situation, you can go holster shopping easier.

His point about scavenging parts and compatibility with what others carry is valid to a point. The P320 platform is gaining enough popularity that it might apply there as well. Still though, you should be squared away well before a SHTF situation happens in terms of support.

His point about shooting other platforms better but now that he fears a true SHTF situation happening occurring, he decided to carry something that he does not shoot as well, makes no sense. Now is the time to find out what works for you and get as good with it as you can. He's changing up his carry routine to reduce his effectiveness because he thinks that he'll be able to scavenge parts for it easier than what he shoots well. Makes no logical sense.

If his point is to forget the Gucci crap and find a solid, reliable platform that you shoot well. And, stock mags and parts to get you through the next decade and then carry it daily while practicing with it at least monthly. If that's the point he is trying to make, then he's spot on. He's dead wrong about everyone switching over to the G19 at the very moment we really need to carry an effective weapon though.

I couldn't agree more. Why would I want to go to carrying something I'm not proficient with nor comfortable shooting? I've been stocking up on mags and things for a while now. If the shtf, I'm probably screwed anyway so I might as well use what I'm comfortable with.