Thinking about a Glock 19

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It's my go to pistol. It had issues when bought new (gen 3 late model). Stove pipes and brass to face. Two trips to Glock on their dime and it's been 100% since. I don't think you can buy a better pistol for $400. anywhere. The notion of buying the .40 does have some merit if you want different calibers, but I've never been a fan of the .40 or the .357 Sig. (both good rounds) I just don't care for them. I like things simple. With proper ammo the 9mm will serve you well and ammo is available anywhere ammo is sold around the world.
 
I've had mine since 1992 and I've shot it every year since. It has an estimated five thousand rounds through it, and the only thing I've ever done to it is clean it occasionally.
 
Robert Boatman; BoatmanBooks.com .....

The late Robert Boatman has a few Youtube videos discussing Glocks & gun-tactics. I don't agree with all his remarks but he offers some insight.
Boatman also wrote the Living With series book about Glocks. ;)
He advises keeping Glocks factory stock(he stated his regular carry pistol was a Glock 36 .45acp).
As a Glock owner, Id heed that advice but there are some minor upgrades & after market parts worth considering.
I plan to switch the "take down" lever since it's awkward & hard to use. :mad:
M&Ps and Beretta pistols(PX4s, M9s, 96s) are a snap to field strip.
Switching the factory sights out is good also if you want a carry or duty Glock. I've used night sights on about 75% of my semi auto pistols since the mid 1990s.

Rusty
www.Boatmanbooks.com www.CustomizeyourGlock.com
 
At that price I would run, not walk, to stand in line to get another G19.

BSA1 said
Contrary to the Internet Glocks are far from a trouble free handgun. I have firsthand accounts of serious problems with them but it is a waste of time to post them as the Glockfans will call me a liar.
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I won't call you a liar. I will say, that I don't own any firearms that haven’t had a hiccup here and there over time.

I will also say that Glocks, contrary to what some people seem to think, need maintenance just like every other firearm.
 
I'm not a semi-auto guy, I prefer revolvers. that said, a Glock 19 is one of only 3 semi-autos I own. (take that for what it's worth) The other 2 are a Springfield 1911 and a Kel-Tec P-32.

Is the G-19 a perfect fit, no. It is however affordable, mostly reliable and very customizable because of all the aftermarket parts available. I'm currently looking for another 1911 since that's probably the only semi-auto I really like. (and every man should have at least one 1911 lol)
 
I carry a G26 (which is a subcompact version of the G19) at times and it's the most accurate pistol "right out of the box" that I have ever shot. Simple, rugged, and reliable. A G19 is in the line up for me as well next Spring.

If I was told I had to give up every handgun except for one I'd keep my G26 or trade to a G19 and feel good about it.

VooDoo
 
I'd be hard pressed to recommend another pistol over the G19, especially at that price!
 
The G19 is a great "jack of all trades" kind of gun. It's large enough to shoot well, and small enough to conceal (fairly) easily.

My G19 is the first polymer gun I've ever owned, and it's been good. Not flawless, but good. (I had a part break after about 400 rounds.) I can't say that I absolutely, positively love it. In fact, I'm currently thinking about selling or trading it. However, it is a good, solid gun. Here's my Grudging Review of the Glock 19.
 
I've been a Glock owner since '85 or '86, and do/have owned a few others since then. Though I agree that the term "perfection" is an exageration, I'm still a huge fan.
You're getting a great deal. Parts and accessories are common and cheap, the gun is ridiculously simple and easy to self-maintain, plus, there's no shortage of gunsmiths qualified to work on them. Glock's CS is widely praised.
Magazines are common,inexpensive, and they WORK. Glocks are typically more accurate than the guy shooting them. Their amazing reliability is usually ackowledged even by those that don't like them.
Glocks have about as much brand recognition as anything ever made, even among non-gunners, so re-sale is often quick and easy.
9mm ammo is sufficiently lethal, very manageable to shoot for almost anyone, it's very common, and it's economical.
Other than personal preferrences, there is almost zero downside to getting one, and IMO, the G19 is the best of the bunch (especially gen3).
 
Don't want to bash Glocks, lots of people love them I'm just not one of them, (don't care for triggers with springs in them S&W, and XD's as well).
I will make an alternative suggestion you might take a look at the CZ P01 or PCR, slightly shorter barrel 3.8 vs 4.1 but very accurate with good ergonomics.
I've shot both side by side and went with the PCR.
 
A G19 was the first Glock I purchased. I no longer have any Glocks, but do feel that a G19 is a solid pistol. At that price it is a great deal.
 
If you live in a state where you can do face-to-face private sales, and you know how to post an internet ad, you can't go wrong with an LE discount Glock. If you don't like it, you can flip it for more that you paid in under a week. Just don't do that too often, cuz the ATF might come a knocking.

I encourage my LE friends to try new Glocks. And I hope they don't like them. Over the years, I have acquired two lightly used Glocks at a good price that way.
 
I second the G23 over the G19.

I originally bought a G23 because I heard:

About the conversion barrel deal.
That they are good pistols.
.40SW is often the only thing on a store shelf during these ammo panics.

Since that time I've found all three points to be valid.

My G23 runs so reliably with a Lone Wolf conversion barrel that it almost always stays in G19 mode now.

The G19 is a fine pistol though. So fine that G23's like to impersonate them. :D
 
The G19 makes for an excellent defensive pistol. Full size performance in a compact size. I much prefer the grip of the Gen2 and had which I regrettably sold. I then bought a Gen3 but didn't like the grip. Had it listed but then got the courage to remove the finger grooves with a dremel. Way better!!! Listed it again to fund another project but realized I couldn't part with it.
 
Own 2 , can not say enough good things about them.13000 RDS in 1st about 2000 RDS.in 2nd never had a jam or failure.
 
Thinking about a Glock 19
I am thinking about a getting a glock 19 for target shooting and concealed carry. For a blend of target AND carry this pistol/caliber is a good choice. Especially since I can get the blue label rate of $398.00 active duty military. Hard to pass up! Gen4 right? The same discount most likely applies to other manufacturers, check with your vendor. May have to sell my Rutgers Blackhawks .357 but the recoil makes a pain to shoot. Anyone have other suggestions rather than Glock 19? Glocks are known for lesser parts equals less problems, and actually can be missing some springs and still fire. They are accurate. They are bricks in design, my personal drawback...could be thinner for CC. I 2cnd the idea of a G23 w/ a 9mm swap but thats more $. Palmetto has the Ruger LC9 w/ green laser , $300:what: on sale, now, but, that moves away a bit from a combo gun, target and CC

all IMHO:) good luck & post up what you do !!
 
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Thinking about a Glock 19
I am thinking about a getting a glock 19 for target shooting and concealed carry. For a blend of target AND carry this pistol/caliber is a good choice. Especially since I can get the blue label rate of $398.00 active duty military. Hard to pass up! Gen4 right? The same discount most likely applies to other manufacturers, check with your vendor. May have to sell my Rutgers Blackhawks .357 but the recoil makes a pain to shoot. Anyone have other suggestions rather than Glock 19? Glocks are known for lesser parts equals less problems, and actually can be missing some springs and still fire. They are accurate. They are bricks in design, my personal drawback...could be thinner for CC. I 2cnd the idea of a G23 w/ a 9mm swap but thats more $. Palmetto has the Ruger LC9 w/ green laser , $300:what: on sale, now, but, that moves away a bit from a combo gun, target and CC

all IMHO:) good luck & post up what you do !!
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IMO the Glock G19, the S&W M&P 9 and the Springfield XD/XD(M) are pretty much all very similar and all very good pistols. I would handle all 3 and if possible shoot them before you make your choice. Some people don't like the feel of the Glock grip but at least the Gen4 guns are adjustable like the S&W M&P pistols are.

I have a Glock G19 but I would be just as happy with the M&P. One of my sons has a XD9 and he really likes that pistol.
 
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There is a reason that they sell so many. They work . I have left loaded Glock Mags for 20 years, inserted them and the fired with no hesitation. I don't understand how anyone can knock a gun that has proven itself over and over again.
I own many other more expensive guns, but a Glock sits on my nightstand, and I am not new at this.
When it comes to protecting your life, there aren't many better choices, unless you use a revolver.
And most all other striker fired pistols are copy's of the Glock design.
 
Bought the Glock

Got the Glock 19 final price with taxes $420.00. Taking out today for shoot.
 
I own multiple glocks and like them. A G19 used to be my default recommendation for a first gun for people. However since getting an HK VP 9 that has changes slightly. I have personally moved to carrying my VP and prefer it to the glocks. Furthermore, ones odds of getting a problem free gun out of the box are probably mug better with the HK. You will pay more for the HK but you also get more IMHO.
 
Bought the Glock 19

DavidB2 said:
Got the Glock 19 final price with taxes $420.00. Taking out today for shoot.
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Good call, DavidB2;) Give it a good break-in period (500 rounds) and you'll find it's very reliable. I own two (Gen3 & Gen4) and I hope to pass them on to my grandson :D
 
I love my Glocks in general and the frame size of the G19 in particular. I've got 2 23s a 19 and a 32C on that frame. I personally prefer the 40 but 9 is equally good. With that said I'd highly recommend a G19 for defensive carry but think there are better options out there for target shooting (unless of course by target shooting you mean combative training). Good luck with whatever you decide to do and Thank You for your service.
 
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I recently ordered 4 mags (on sale) for a G19 that I do not yet own. :D

Last month I purchased my first Glock (G30S) and am impressed with the design & feel.

I decided that I will be buying a G19 when I can find one for a relatively good price ... someday ... soon, maybe.

I bought my first M1 in somewhat the same way. About a dozen years ago I found good pricing on a case of M2 Ball in en-blocs & bandos so I bought a few cases ... then I needed to buy an M1 to shoot it. Sure sounds logical to me. ;)

For now I will put the G19 mags in my north gunsafe ... right beside the pair of G/K43 magazines that are also still waiting ...
 
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