Glock 19, 19C, 23, 32 and the winner is?

[CDW4ME]

Recent chrono data based on at least 5 shots:

Glock 19c:
Golden Saber 124 gr. +P @ 1,126 fps / 349# KE / PF 140*
Ranger T 127 gr. +P+ @ 1,181 fps / 393# KE / PF 150*
*PF not comparable due to porting, noticeable effect on muzzle rise.
PF= Power Factor, a calculation that can be used to compare recoil out of similar pistols, like the Glock 19, 23, 32.

Glock 19:
Golden Saber 124 gr. +P @ 1,152 fps / 365# KE / PF 143
Ranger T 127 gr. +P+ @ 1,224 fps / 423# KE / PF 155

Glock 32:
Winchester Ranger T 125 gr. @ 1,340 fps / 499# KE / PF 168
Speer Gold Dot 125 gr. @ 1,344 fps / 501# KE / PF 168
Federal HST 125 gr. @ 1,358 fps / 512# KE / PF 170

Glock 23:
Federal Hydra-Shok 180 gr. @ 969 fps / 375# KE / PF 174
Remington Golden Saber 165 gr. @ 1,048 fps / 402# KE / PF 173
Winchester Ranger T 165 @ 1,146 fps / 481# KE / PF 189

My average 2nd shot follow up time, based on both 1st and 2nd shot hitting inside a 6 inch circle at 6 - 7 yards (pictured):
Glock 19C: .18 sec (Golden Saber 124 +P)
Glock 19: .28 sec (Golden saber 124 +p)
Glock 32: .28 sec (Gold Dot 125)
Glock 23: .32 sec (HST 180 gr.)

All have night sights.

I checked flash with the 19c just after sunset; HST 124 +p made a noticeable flash whereas Golden Saber 124 +P was negligible.

And the winner (best for carry) is?
Convince me.

 

[1KPerDay]

Whichever one you can get multiple accurate hits quickly with.

 

[CDW4ME]

Whichever one you can get multiple accurate hits quickly with.

Glock 19C won the "accurate hits quickly" contest.

 

[short barrel]

Interesting data. Thanks.

 

[Mastrogiacomo]

Since I'll never find a Glock 19C in my state, I'm happy with just the 19....works for me...

Laura

 

[AK103K]

Id go with the 19.

I had a 31, and it was what convinced me that I was just wasting my time and money on 357SIG. Shooting +P+ 9mm and 357SIG, side by side, you really cant tell the difference, other than the 357 is a bit louder.

9mm is the cheapest buy and reload for, so you shoot more. In most cases, its also softer shooting and easier to shoot with.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

What is a G19c? I don't see it on the Glock site. Was that the compact model before the G26 was released?

 

[Tim_Z]

If I remember correctly it is "compensated" with factory ports on either side of the front sight to counteract muzzle flip.

Tim

 

[CDW4ME]

What is a G19c? I don't see it on the Glock site. Was that the compact model before the G26 was released?

It is a factory compensated model 19, ports cut through the slide & barrel.
I bought it a few years ago.

 

[CDW4ME]

Id go with the 19.

I had a 31, and it was what convinced me that I was just wasting my time and money on 357SIG. Shooting +P+ 9mm and 357SIG, side by side, you really cant tell the difference, other than the 357 is a bit louder.

9mm is the cheapest buy and reload for, so you shoot more. In most cases, its also softer shooting and easier to shoot with.

My average 2nd shot time was the same with the 19 and 32, both at .28 second using SD ammo.