At 14:38, the GLOCK 42’s slide locks back when shooting Buffalo Bore 90gr. hollow point bullets. So . . . don’t shoot the GLOCK 42 with Buffalo Bore 90gr. hollow point bullets. Or maybe Hickock45 got a bad mag. At 18:30 the Internet’s favorite gun guy compares the .380 GLOCK 42 to my EDC, the 9mm Kahr PM9. The GLOCK wins, in terms of thinness. Which is a bit misleading. When it comes to concealment, it’s the grip that makes all the diff. In terms of sales, GLOCK! Our sources tell us the 42 goes out the door as soon as it comes in. Pallets of the things. TTAG test to follow.
It seems like the simple fact that both men completed form 4473 invalidates the government’s concerns in this case that ‘straw purchases’ a) are used to transfer firearms to prohibited persons, or b) are used to hide the identity of the ultimate owner even if he/she isn’t prohibited, since neither of those conditions are present here.
I can’t figure out how this even made it to the supreme court. Even with the verbal pre-arrangement, his uncle may have backed out, changed his mind, wanted a different gun, etc… so Abramski could not have truthfully answered the question in any other way at the time of his purchase.
Not surprised.
LGSs here in Corpus have them going for $499 and selling as quick as they come in. Went with an M&P Shield 9mm instead on Tuesday.
If you wonder what we look like to Hollywood and Acela-corridor liberals, think about what humans at the zoo look like to the monkeys.
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Doesn’t look anti-gun to me!
I came across a review of this shotgun in American Rifleman. They made it sound like the best thing since sliced bread. So I went out looking for other reviews and ended up here. What I get from this article is that it is a very improved version from their gen-1 model, but still not ready for prime time. I had no idea of the price until I read this article and the comments that followed.
I think for the price that I would be better off getting a second Maverick 88 and a sling if I want to double my magazine capacity.
Got P290RS (with laser) for $404, free shipping to FFL from FireArmsForYou.com. It cost me $20 for FFL. Just installed the laser and checked with boresight. It seemed to be spot on. Will find out how well it shoots this weekend. I really like the textured grip and feel. I agree with other posters that the trigger is a very long pull.
As a p.s., I have also used Gary’s method with scotch tape on my shooting glasses, or one of the tiny adhesive round target patches, orange or black, doesn’t matter, or even the field expedient booger method of rubbing my finger alongside of my nose, then a light smudge on the left lens in front of the eye, or even a quick left-eye wink as my gun is coming up. Or, about half the time, I just close my left eye. It’s cheap, easy, and I don’t have to carry a roll of tape around. I could even leave my nose at home.
It’s crap like that that makes TTAG the most popular gun blog. Because throughout the whole of the internet, the only two places I will take reviews at face value are TTAG and Tim from Military Arms Channel. The readers appreciate TTAG’s honest reviews and the site traffic shows it.
BTW, I don’t think there is a lack of trigger discipline at the 1:14 mark. His finger does not appear to be inside the trigger guard or on the trigger, but is instead next to the trigger but not touching.
The angle makes it look like his finger is on the trigger.
Start at the 1:07 mark, and you can clearly see the trigger which is in front of his finger, he does extend his finger starting at 1:11 but he doesn’t appear to bend the finger inside the trigger guard. He does turn the M&P9 so he could at that point have his finger on the trigger, but it’s very possible it’s still along side.
Not the best trigger discipline, but I’m not sure it’s as bad as some think.
In defense of the 42, he does say that is a very soft shooter. Given it’s target market that should be a critical selling point.
If the newspaper chain does publish concealed carry lists, every pro-gun website on the net should publish the home addresses and the makes and models of cars owned by the publishers, editors, and reporters associated with this nonsense. That information is in government databases too.
I own both – and I always grab the 870 only because I like where the slide release is on them, feels more natural. In regards to this test – what a waste of ink and paper.
truly breathtaking stupidity.
For those of us who have unwillingly left the cash economy, a Mossberg Maverick 88 is the answer. I tried one in the gun shop, all the controls fell to hand like it was made for me. I don’t like tang safeties. The trigger guard safety is the same as a 10/22. The bolt release falls naturally under my middle finger without changing my grip at all. With short and long barrels, I’m covered.
Weirder and weirder all the time. It’s starting to feel like a Bradbury story.
I blame the parents. Today’s helicopter parents — and fear of litigation and/or complaints to school boards — have led to these brainless, zero tolerance policies.
To some extent, but the school boards and administration aren’t powerless. If they’re doing this because they’re afraid of crazy helicopter parents, that’s just moral cowardice.
How do you mistake a BB gun magazine for a gun? If I were the parents of the kid who said he saw a gun I’d give him a swift kick in the ass for runing another’s kids life. But the parents are probably thinking we stopped another Sandy Hook or something. I agree, it’s gotten to the point of parody.
OK, boy nothing to worry about……. It’s not just a donkey it’s those liberal A$$ES coming for our rights sick-em!
Sailor: “They say these Nazis are crazy sons of bitches. Can’t be trusted.”
“Say kid, what kind of shepherd did you say you were?”
Dog: “…..Uh, Australian?”
Usually a home invasion call, especially if children are calling will recieve a priority one designation. (Dispatcher will announce over all channels to all cars) Personally, I find it strange that it took them 1.5 hours to get there, but other factors could have been in play. That being said, you shouldnt rely only on the police or sheriffs office for protection
Holy Crap! I work at a grocery store in Keller, and I bet dollars to donuts they get that Monarch ammo from the same Academy that I do. I’m going to keep an eye out for them in my local grocery store and at the Academy to see if I spot them.
Anyone have any questions they want me to ask them should I see them (be nice)?
“it’s absolutely crazy that you can go and buy automatic repeating rifles down at the local gun shop that looks more like a supermarket”
Where is this store and do they have .22LR in stock?
Spikes tactical makes some really nice 37 mm launchers.
Got to paw all over them at the last gun show.
Go to the article. In the middle of it is a poll as to whether UK should legalize handguns. I suggest you vote. There is already a majority in favor of legalization.
Watching the Reising sun!
Well its a damn good thing no one knew about my 3.5 inch folder I carried EVERY SINGLE DAY for all 4 years of high school. I even got “friendliest senior” from my class.
I’m sure my friends knew, but they didn’t care since I never threatened a soul with it. The teachers MAY have known, but no one said a thing.
Worst part was I lost that a knife a month after graduation in a car accident.
Damnit all.
General Note to TTAG:
Matt’s “round up” posts have become some of my favorite to read. I get a lot of info in short order with his short summary paragraphs and vids.
The Sgt Schultz defense, they see nothing because no cameras were on. I do hope a civil suit ensues & they can find the “lost footage”. The beauty part is now they will have a supervisor to sit back & watch the next carnage. It’s hard for me to get a grip on this gross incompetance although after the newspaper ladies, Ca law enforcement just seems a bit lacking, Randy
hmm… typical situation in Russia. Well… not exactly. Only two robbers?? Come on, it’s too fair play.
bought the glock42 as my first hand gun and love it. i can easily drop the magazine(need to use 2 hands on other glock models) and its sights and soft recoil make me look like a decent shot! had some jamming and stovepipes initially but fixed my grip and no issues since. i love this gun…
FYI there have been some early changes to the Glock 42, presumably to address ammunition feeding concerns. A few small tweaks to the frame and more notably, some changes to the magazines. You have to hold them side by side to even see the differences but they are there. I’ve got one of the newer G42 pistols, and while I haven’t run any Buffalo Bore ammo through it, my 42 has fired every other type of ammo I’ve run through it (5 different types… .380 is hard to come by around here) without a single hiccup. This includes 90gr Hornady Critical Defense, which some have reported FTF problems with early on. The only issue I have is failure to lock the slide back on last round, but I’ve positively proven this to be due to the giant ham-hocks I have for hands interfering with the slide stop lever. Glock does listen, and they do make improvements. I predict that they will soon release the much-desired single-stack 9mm. It will be slightly bigger than the 42 but still pocketable. A little bird told me so. 😉
I sold my LC9 and picked up this glock 42 and I love it. I paid $340 +tax new (blue label) I have tested many different rounds through it and it shoots amazing and handles nice
I don”t worry about price if the quality is there.. $95 for ccl…$50 for class small price to pay
In terms of straight concealment, grip length may be absolutely key, but for me the thickness of the grip is a huge deciding factor in what is comfortably concealed. Although that is considering that I am wider around the hips than some, but of course your response back would be to get my lazy butt in the gym right?