JR24
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I do so enjoy a Glock love-fest thread. (Wait, what forum am I on right now?)
No, I'm not here to disparage Glocks.
We're talking concealed carry or home defense only Glocks, right?
So after carrying handguns for the past 44 years, I have decided that the only two Glock pistols worthy of my consideration (yes, I am an arrogant snob, as a matter of fact) are the 19X and the 43X. No finger grooves. A nice grip angle. Lightweight. Meh triggers, but good tactile/audible reset. Accurate. Reliable. Both can be concealed most effectively at 3 o'clock, 3:30 or 4 o'clock OWB in a decent high-rise pancake, the 43X is a great IWB option. In fact, the 43X might be the sweet spot for those in states mandating 10-round or less magazine capacity (although the 48 has a lot of fans too). 19X is a great dual-role pistol (home defense, concealed carry) for those on the capacity bandwagon. Both can be had with surprisingly decent factory night sights. No, the mags are not interchangeable. But, they are my favorite (and only favorite) Glock pistols.
Funny thing happened when I got a Gen 5 19. Prior to that I had preferred the full size grip of the 17 because of the finger grooves, then eventually the 19X because I like the shorter barrel. Didn’t really see the point in another 19 since it’s not all that much harder to conceal a 19X in most clothes I wear, and there are smaller guns for when I really need concealment.
But then I shot a Gen 5 19 and I’ll be darned if I didn’t just shoot it better than my 19X, and it wasn’t even close. Time passes and I have a few 19s and no longer have the 19x. Can’t explain it.