Glock 9mm Question

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I currently own and carry a Glock 19 Gen 3 and my wife has a 26. I am thinking that I want to start shooting in some pistol competitions like IDPA. I am also the kind of guy who likes to have a spare. So my quetsion is this:

Should I buy another Gen 19 or should I opt for the Glock 17 with the view in mind that it is a backup gun or one that could be primarily used in comp and as a backup carry if my G19 goes down for whatever reason? Also Gen 3 or Gen 4?

Thanks.
 
... it never hurts to have more than one Glock. If it were me I'd opt for the G17 simply because the sight radius is a tad longer. And if it's considered the "back up" to your G19 it sounds like you might not be carrying it much so the longer dimensions of the slide and grip shouldn't be of concern.

And for now I'd stay away from the Gen4's.
 
For me it comes down to how much competition shooting do you really plan on doing?

And if its a lot, why not go with a Glock 17L or Glock 34?

I think of it this way, if you carry the 19, and you compete with the 19... just think how great you could end up being with your carry gun and in a horrible situation you would have more confidence with that carry 19 than most ever would.

A part of me thinks "Get something new, different".... another part says a spare 19 cant hurt anything especially since its such an amazing gun.

Also, have you ever shot a Glock 17? A lot of people like myself can't stand the feel of the hump on the glock 17, but on the 19 its hardly noticeable.

Im a huge fan of the Glock 19, not so much on the 17 because of the feel of the grip bump. My .02c

in the long run, you can't really go wrong either way. Id probably buy another 19 in a different color or compensated or something like that LOL....

JOe
 
Suggestion - get yourself a few spare parts and a take down tool for the 19, all inexpensive. A lot of Glock parts a interchangeable between models. There are all kinds of info on the net on how to change parts out, so you should be able to repair your own. However, they are very durable and breakdowns shouldn't happen very often. I've have been shooting Glocks for 19 years and have had zero issues with them. Get yourself the comp gun that you wanted if that is what you are interested in.

If you CCW your 19 and think you need a back up for it, I wouldn't go bigger, rather the same or smaller. The 26 would make an excellent backup to your 19 and would also be an ideal backup to your wife's 26. And on the other hand, another 19 would allow the wife to have a little larger gun to play with at the range.
 
I've carried a G19 and if I wanted to shoot it in IDPA, I'd get another as a backup. What you gain is the same feel and balance between guns...to my hand, the G19 and G17 have just enough backstrap arc differences to completely change the feel. The longer slide also changes the balance when punching the sights out on the draw.

I have a Gen 2 G19 to which I have added the Hogue Handall...because I like the palm swell...but I have handled both the Gen 3 and Gen 4 Glocks. I think you should stay consistent between two guns you'd like to shoot as training for the other.

If you just want a new gun...get the G34, which is better for IDPA than the G17
 
The 19 and the 17 have very different feels and point differently for me. The 19 is a very natural gun for me, the 17/34 are not.
I would stick with the 19 and master it.
 
I would get a G34, it is the most prevalent pistol in production / USPSA, SSP / IDPA. It is used by so many competitors for a reason. Many believe you should shoot what you carry in IDPA, I believe you should compete with what you want to shoot. I have a G34 love it, only my STI 1911 in 9mm will out shoot it. I would change the Glock stock sights, buy at least 8 magazines, and be prepared to grin really big.
 
I would agree you might want to get another G19. SHooting IDPA with your carry weapon is great training, and getting more comfortable with a gun you like is only a good thing. But since you'll be shooting it a lot, you may need a spare at some point.
 
Ammo! You won't be shooting enough to worry about "wearing" out the Glock, even practicing for competition. But be prepared to bust your ammo budget to reach competitiveness.

If you just want another Glock to compete with, get a G-34 and go to it. You said you won't be carrying it much, so you might as well get equipment that won't hinder your performance.
 
I think of it this way, if you carry the 19, and you compete with the 19... just think how great you could end up being with your carry gun and in a horrible situation you would have more confidence with that carry 19 than most ever would.

A part of me thinks "Get something new, different".... another part says a spare 19 cant hurt anything especially since its such an amazing gun.
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I think you see what I am going through lol. I over-think everything.

Thanks for all the info so far. I am not really worried about my Glock breaking a part but it does happen. If I was in the middle of a shoot I dont want to have to tear down my gun to figure out what is wrong, I could just grab my back-up and fix it later. I know how to detail strip a glock and did the trigger job to my 19, and I think I could change out any part that needed fixing.

Maybe I should just get a 34 and if my 19 goes down and I dont have the parts in stock I could dress around it. Ill look around and see what I can get a deal on and let ya'll know how it goes.

Thanks.
 
I'd get a glock 17 or 34 for competition and keep the 19 and 26 for defense. Having a gun mainly for competition will allow you to make silly modifications that may only be practical for competition. Such as red dot sights.
 
If you already have the 19, I would go with the 17, or even the 34 to meet your match/service pistol requirements, and keep the 19 for CCW and backup. I would go with another Gen III so you can keep that magazine interchangeability as well.
 
+1 PO2Hammer

Though similar in most respects, the Glock 19 has a different feel versus the Glock 17. If you're serious about competing, you might be handicapping yourself if you have to change the feel of your gun in the middle of a match.
 
I would just use the pistol that you carry. Invest in either ammo or a good reloading setup. If you use what you carry, you will become more proficient with it.

Either way, Good Luck.
 
Competitions are games and if you want to be competitive you need to equip yourself with what wins. There really is no reason to go out and buy a new pistol right away if you can shoot your 19 in the competition you choose. After trying it out a few times and seeing what works for other shooters and listening to their advise you can make a more informed decision to get a new gun or continue with your 19.
 
I think you need to shoot the one you have, maybe if you want to have a longer barrel get one from the various makers, springs are a good investment to change the recoil depending on ammo you are shooting...But not really needed for starting out...

Practice and more practice with what you have, is good idea...

Regards
 
i would get another 19. am in the same boat i have 2 xd service models that are the exact same except for color, one is my training and the other is my carry. train with what you are going to be using in defense.
 
I shoot both IDPA and USPSA at my club, but only to get better with my Glock 26 carry gun. I compete with my MTAC or CTAC holster which is what I wear every day. Now I do have a G19, which I do occasionally carry, and which is in my range bag when I go to a match, just in case. Both of my Glocks have night sights and wide smooth triggers, and use the standard trigger springs, so they shoot about the same except for grip size.
 
Spare Glock parts cost next to nothing.

Get a comp spring kit or two. Get a Slide stop lever and the take down lever/latch thing, they both come with springs. Some pins, spring cups, mag release, etc.

Your 19 will do fine for IDPA comps. Get rid of the stock sights though. Try the Warren sevigney comp and Dawson .110 thin front sights.

You should get your feet wet in competition before picking another gun for it. Deosn't matter if you show up with a G34, or a Keltec with a dented crown, you'll still lose 'till you see what works.

Wait until you know more about competing before looking for another pistol, the Glock 19 will do fine as long as it has good sights.
 
In terms of interchangablitly and customization of the Glock 19, it depends on what generation you go for. I am a recent owner of a Gen 4 Glock 19 and have found that there is not an abundance of aftermarket trigger modifications for the new generation. If you do not need the new generation's smaller size and texture I would opt for the Gen 3. Also, if you are looking to shoot in IDPA's production class, I do not believe you can do so with a compensated model. If you are looking to spend some serious dough, take a look at http://www.vanekcustom.com/.

Side note, this is my first post on THR. I came from another discussion bord that would not allow me to post and/or respond to my emails.:banghead:
 
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