In the world of 45 ACP pistols, there are a number of options as well as styles to choose from on the market today, whether that’s a classic 1911-style firearm or something modern like an HK45 or the new FN 545. What most people overlook Is the Glock line of 45 [Read More…]
Since the original Glock 17 was produced in 1982, there has been about nine different configurations of barrel lengths and grip sizes, but today, we’ll take a look at the curious “crossover” Glock 45 MOS. For those new to Glock pistols, the G45 is chambered in 9mm [Read More…]
Tyrant CNC has just just announced a new set of tritium night sights for GLOCK pistols. The Tyrant CNC GLOCK compatible night sights are available for a wide variety of GLOCK models. MSRP starts at $94.95 and additional details can be found below. Manufacturer’s [Read More…]
Lately, 9mm 2011s have become all the rage for EDC. Just look at the Springfield Prodigy and Staccato line of pistols. Well, Alpha Foxtrot has come out with their own take on an EDC conceal carry they call the 1911-S15. It has a secret, it can take Glock magazines! More [Read More…]
It used to be the obsession to melt carry guns down so far for comfort, they lost all of their workability. In the past few years, I’ve seen the pendulum swing. Prepared citizens are training more and finding that sharper edges can lead to increased performance. [Read More…]
The 10mm Glock has a cult following among outdoorsmen. Glock 40 combines the reliability that Glock pistols are famous for with the revolver-like punch of the 10mm Auto cartridge. Glock already made full-size and compact models but added a long-slide model in 2015. So [Read More…]
Just like there is no one perfect gun to use as a concealed carry weapon (CCW), there is no one perfect holster for concealed carry. Variables include, but certainly aren’t limited to, body shape, type of clothing, size of the gun, training levels, retention type, [Read More…]
One of my all-time favorite carry guns has to be my Silver Slimline Glock 48. I’ve had this handgun going 4 years now and I’ve carried it extensively more or less in its original configuration save for an aftermarket trigger shoe and a flared magwell. [Read More…]
The GLOCK 28, a GLOCK 26 sized pistol chambered in .380 Auto, has always been a unicorn sighting event here in the United States. Designed around some countries restrictions of the chambering in civilian guns in historically military calibers, the G28 pistol in the U.S. [Read More…]
Another day, another gun industry lawsuit. Coming to you from the United States District Court for the District of Nevada, we have Glock Inc. v. Polymer80 Inc. with patent infringement claims. Let’s take a look at this complaint and see what the allegations are in [Read More…]
![[SHOT 2023] Shane Coley Shoots Glock's New Performance Trigger in a G47](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/TFB_GlockSHOT_7-660x260.jpeg)
Today at SHOT Show 2023’s Industry Day at the Range, we got hands-on trigger time with a few New Glock Products. Team Glock’s Shane Coley ran us through the new G20 Gen5 MOS, along with their new G47. Furthermore, we got to try out Glock’s new [Read More…]
The next evolution for the home machinist is DIY RMR cuts in Glock slides with the Ghost Gunner 3 (GG3). Defense Distributed was kind enough to send in their Optic Cut Kit. I ran the code on two slides and documented the process. Let’s take a look at how you can [Read More…]
More than three years ago, GLOCK announced a contract with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to supply them with three pistols. A Gen 5 GLOCK 26, a Gen 5 GLOCK 19 MOS, and a brand new model: the GLOCK 47. The new GLOCK 47 is the same length, width, and height as a Gen [Read More…]
With the expansion of the Glock compact line of pistols, there are more options than ever from Glock to fit any occasion. In the past, I’ve looked at the Glock 43 and 43X line of pistols but recently I decided to pick up the new Glock 48 MOS to check out the [Read More…]
We continue our Autumn in Maine series with a popular backcountry pistol chambered in 10mm. The GLOCK 29 is a compact version of the GLOCK 20, reducing the barrel, slide, and grip length enough to be more concealable than a full-sized handgun. Keep in mind that the [Read More…]
If you recall last year, Glock released two limited edition Glock watches – one for Europe and one for the US. They were limited to 4,000 units in Europe and just 3,500 units in the US. Well, now they are coming out with a new Glock Watch Global that comes in [Read More…]
Tyrant Designs makes a whole cornucopia of firearm CNC upgrade parts. Tyrant Designs I.T.T.S Glock triggers are now available for Gen 3/4 and Gen 5 pistols. Tyrant Designs was nice enough to send in both and we tested them out. Let’s dive in. Tyrant CNC @ TFB: The [Read More…]
When the Ghost Gunner 3 came out, there was a lot of potential mentioned by Defense Distributed. One major upgrade from previous generations of the Ghost Gunner (GG) is the fact the GG3 can cut steel. Well, Defense Distributed put up a teaser video on their Instagram. [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the TFB Armorer’s Bench! As mentioned in the little blurb, this series will focus on a lot of home armorer and gunsmith activities. In this article sponsored by Wheeler, Tipton, Caldwell, and Frankford Arsenal, I decided it would be a fun [Read More…]
Glock enthusiasts rejoice, there’s a new Field Toolkit for Glock pistols from Fit It Sticks around. Some of the specialized tools included are front sight tool, base plate removal tool and a channel liner tool. There are also a number of parts and bits which can [Read More…]
With the increase in ownership of NFA items like suppressors and the increase in red dot-equipped pistols, suppressor height and co-witness height sights have become a much more popular option for pistol iron sights. The new Tyrant Designs Suppressor Height + Co-Witness [Read More…]
Pistol compensators seem to be creeping into popularity within the concealed carry market and Faxon Firearms has been gradually expanding its lineup of EXOS pistol compensators to meet this new demand. Faxon Firearms is pleased to announce that they are adding the new [Read More…]
The Taurus G3XL is one of the latest offerings in the market of double-stack 9mm concealed carry pistols. While the pistol isn’t as slim as the Glock 48 or as refined as the SIG P365XL, it’s extremely affordable and still reliable enough for concealed [Read More…]
A mandatory safety recall was issued on April 19th, 2022 by Apex Tactical Specialties regarding a limited amount of their Apex Action Enhancement Kits for slim frame Glock pistols like the Glock 43, Glock 43X, and the Glock 48. The issue with these flawed trigger kits [Read More…]
![[IWA 2022] Umarex's Glock Paintball and Air Pistols](https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/20220303_105720-660x260.png)
Glocks are very popular, a statement that can earn someone the title of “Captain Obvious”. It is still true, though. So it should not come as a surprise to anyone that the German gunmaker Umarex is giving this pistol its very special attention and opening up [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves visits Bul Armory at IWA to see their AR-9, the Bul BL-9, a 9mm, Glock magazine fed AR-15 that is a match-tuned race machine. According to Bul’s press materials: After years of development, prototypes and tuning, our entry to the Pistol Caliber Carbine [Read More…]
If you like to keep close tabs on aftermarket Glock accessories you will know that last year Tyrant Designs stated that they would be coming out with their own two-piece set of 7075 aluminum Glock compatible sights. Tyrant Designs recently published new images and [Read More…]
Our Photo Of The Day articles bring together some of the most eye-catching and visually appealing images. You won’t find a lot of pictures of sunsets, flowers or touristic landmarks here, instead, the photo selection spans from soldiering, firearms, special units, [Read More…]
Some of you may have heard of the DryFireMag or the Trigger Reset Magazine. This cool little aftermarket training aid product is quite unique when compared to things like snap caps or laser training devices. One of the biggest problems people run into when they are [Read More…]
A new American-made Glock magazine well has just hit the market from Edgar Sherman Design. The new ESD magwell aims to set itself apart from the rest of the Glock flared magwells by featuring an extremely purpose-driven design with the mission “to enhance a [Read More…]
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