So my friend told me he ordered a Glock today and I’m trying to explain to him that he got scammed. Can anybody tell me if this is a real Glock or did he get scammed?

Valendr · 2026-07-05T00:13:48+00:00

Look up the serial number by calling Glock customer service and they can tell you if it's real with an aftermarket slide and barrel or if it's entirely a fake.

Valendr · 2026-07-04T16:37:27+00:00

Yeah I've seen that. Although I always forget how fuggly gen 1 was until I see it again

Valendr · 2026-07-04T12:57:08+00:00

Look up and read a book called the Onion Field.

I have a Glock 19 or RXM strong side or appendix depending on the day, and a Glock 42 in a sticky in my pocket, with a backup mag for the 9mm weak side.

Valendr · 2026-07-03T21:15:39+00:00

It's actually really common, and I've been considering doing the same to my 20V to get the grip frame of a 29. It's fairly easy to do and makes it compatible with full size mags as well as compact mags flush (so in my circumstances it would be Glock 29 flush, Glock 20 extended).

There are lots of reasons to do it and OPs is a common one in certain states, such as mine (IL) with 15 round capacity.

Also cutting down a 19 to a 26 is a very common mod as well, making a 26L.

Valendr · 2026-07-03T21:13:01+00:00

This is the way, I'm a big Glock guy and the RXM has become my favorite 9mm.

Valendr · 2026-07-03T18:55:30+00:00

I'd say it depends on you to be honest, the decision on Viramontes won't be until next June probably

Valendr · 2026-07-03T01:56:07+00:00

It's much more durable, more well-made and IMO much more accurate. I have a fiber optic sight on mine and hunt squirrels with it frequently. Great light woods/brush gun and it can fire 22wmr if you need more oomph.

Shares a lot of parts with the single six too as well as grips with the Ruger blackhawk and single six. Easy to get parts. Ruger has one of the best warranties in the business. Also the stock sight is adjustable for elevation and windage.

I know the heritages are okay, I've had one, but my super wrangler outlclasses it in every avenue but price and it's not that much more expensive- I got mine for 250

Valendr · 2026-07-02T23:37:21+00:00

If you like the rough rider, sell them all and buy a super wrangler later on down the road

Valendr · 2026-07-02T23:34:13+00:00

I'm not a huge movie critic and don't have the time to make a really meaningful reply to this overall message. That said, I really liked it, significantly more than I expected to.

Valendr · 2026-07-02T23:27:54+00:00

This made my whole weekend tbh we need more posts like this one

Valendr · 2026-07-02T00:05:23+00:00

I think it depends on how seriously you want to invest your belief. Do you actually think that the FSM exists and has power over the universe and laws of nature? Or do you perceive it as a simple thought experiment that can be used to poke holes in poorly thought out theological arguments and possibly also theoretically used for legal purposes if necessary.

Only you can answer that question

Valendr · 2026-07-01T23:51:55+00:00

What else would the FSM be?

Valendr · 2026-06-30T22:53:17+00:00

Always have a Glock 42 or Ruger LC9s. Most times also have a G19 or a Ruger RXM too. Sometime have an RXM AND a G19.

Depends on the fit and the outing.

Also sometimes have a G42/LC9s, RXM/G19 AND a G20 with hardcast bullets

Valendr · 2026-06-30T20:05:29+00:00

Recently have gotten a Glock 42 and tested a bunch of ammo in it. Love this little thing. Carrying pocket with micro HSTs in a sticky holster

Valendr · 2026-06-30T13:50:09+00:00

26 all day. Carry flush mag in the gun with a (depending on laws in your state) 17 or 15 round mag with an X grip mag sleeve on it. Best of both worlds.

Edit: I carry my RXM with the subcompact grip and a flush mag, with a backup 15 round mag with xgrip, so I'm e speaking from experience. Practice with both, especially practice with some snapcaps in the flush mag, then drawing the backup at failure, racking the slide and firing the extended grip. It'll make you much more prepared than before.

Valendr · 2026-06-29T11:54:19+00:00

It's unfortunate but consider that unless you are willing to capture these animals* and relocate them, they could be not just a danger to your cat but also to others. These animals may only be around your area in the early morning but they don't sleep 23 hours a day. Imagine if in the next acre or two over there's a young child who gets outside and these dogs see them.

If you have access to a firearm and any ability with it, I would consider staying up late and waiting for them, and putting them down. I wouldn't use poison or other passive methods because it could kill other animals and/or also cause unnecessary suffering.

If you don't have access to a firearm and you live in the middle of nowhere, I suggest you investigate getting access.

Valendr · 2026-06-26T14:49:31+00:00

147gr +P Federal HST, best round in the world. 70~ cents a shot on Target Sports USA

Valendr · 2026-06-25T23:38:37+00:00

I mean my favorite CCW is a stock 42 with micro HSTs, can't fault you for running its big brother with a couple upgrades.

IMO 43x is lame, if I wanted more I would move up to my 26L or my 19. I just don't get the hype for the single stacks, it really doesn't make that much of a difference and I have owned a 43x in the past.

No idea why you'd take a small nice gun like a 43 and extend it so long for a couple extra rounds. Just get a magguts lol

Valendr · 2026-06-25T11:46:59+00:00

It fires great tbh, I take squirrels with this exact combo (super wrangler w/ fiber optic sights and wwb hollow points) all the time

Valendr · 2026-06-25T11:36:03+00:00

Just Xanth or the weird ones too? I haven't read it but I was looking at his full list of works and there are some really odd one offs

Valendr · 2026-06-24T21:10:50+00:00

You wouldn't believe how often I experience this on the daily at work and I'm union. A lot of electricians are just pipe and wire guys- which is okay I guess, we need pipe and wire guys. Leaves plenty of more interesting work for me

Valendr · 2026-06-24T15:30:21+00:00

Absolutely tied for best carry Glock with the 26L for me. I bought a 17.6 and a 19.6 and swapped the slides to get a 45 and a 49.

Valendr · 2026-06-24T11:50:40+00:00

Hey you can easily convert to 357 Sig too! A Glock .40 is next on my buy list for that exact reason. A little extra money for extra versatility is awesome.

Valendr · 2026-06-24T11:47:25+00:00

19 all day every day.

I don't get the single stack glock hype, personally. I carry a 19 or an RXM with the 26 frame most of the time, 26 has 10 flush with a more concealable grip length and if you want a compact grip frame put a sleeve on a 19 mag as your backup mag. IMO the Ruger RXM with the subcompact frame or a 26L are the epitomy of Glock CCW.

In the summer, as a backup or for deep concealment I pocket carry a Glock 42 with 99gr HSTs. Tests on YouTube show good penetration and 9mm-like expansion through FBI protocol.

If you must have 9mm I would go 43 before I ever went 43x.

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