What About A Glock 19?
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Tom Servo
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No. They're absolutely unreliable with ANY kind of ammo, especially factory stuff. Even a great shooter can't hit a target five feet away with one. To quote Ralph Nader, unsafe at any speed.
Get a Sig instead
Get a Sig instead
Black Majik
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Glocks are great pistols, if they suit you. For many, including myself they point high. So I would have to adjust my grip so that I can aim straight. It just doesn't point naturally for me. Take it for what its worth.
But then, the G19 has great CCW capabilities. It has high capacity (or currently standard capacity magazines) up the wah-zoo for cheap. It accepts the full size G17 magazines. And it has many positive aspects of it: Very lightweight, slim, accurate and reliable, very easy to take down, comfortable to hold.
Granted, there are a few cons of the gun. JMO of course:
- no matter what, the trigger just plain sucks. I cant get used to the staging of the trigger. Even with the $.25 internal polish and 3.5# connector, blah!
- Points high, as I mentioned earlier
- Those plastic sights just plain suck. Luckily I have night sights so it helps tremendously.
I like Erik's suggestion. Get a Sig.
cant go wrong with the G19 however.
But then, the G19 has great CCW capabilities. It has high capacity (or currently standard capacity magazines) up the wah-zoo for cheap. It accepts the full size G17 magazines. And it has many positive aspects of it: Very lightweight, slim, accurate and reliable, very easy to take down, comfortable to hold.
Granted, there are a few cons of the gun. JMO of course:
- no matter what, the trigger just plain sucks. I cant get used to the staging of the trigger. Even with the $.25 internal polish and 3.5# connector, blah!
- Points high, as I mentioned earlier
- Those plastic sights just plain suck. Luckily I have night sights so it helps tremendously.
I like Erik's suggestion. Get a Sig.
cant go wrong with the G19 however.
I like my G19 just fine , has the 3 1/2 lb connector , meprolight sights , extended slide release . It is somewhat compact , as accurate as I can shoot and totally reliable . Low recoil makes it easy and fun to shoot and 9mm ball is very inexpensive in many places . Just so I don't start an argument I don't think you can go wrong with a Sig either .
SouthpawShootr
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The 19 is my favorite Glock. I have a second generation that has seen uncounted thousands of rounds without so much as a hiccup. It's setup with Meprolight night sights and no other mods. Also have the 23, 32, and 38 in this frame size as well as 6 or 7 others (Mostly 17 frame size but also a Glock 20 and 30 thrown in for good measure). The 19 was my first Glock and it still gets shot more than any other one I have.
The G19 is extremely reliable, and accurate enough. As long as you don't start dinking around with steel guide rods and heavier recoil springs and other useless aftermarket parts it will run as reliably as anything made. Accuracy should be in the 3" range at 25 yards with a load it likes if you can shoot that well. Even a real turd of a Glock will do 5" at 25 yards with most much better. The trigger is easy enough to master just as it comes out of the box.
I have two complaints with a Glock. First and foremost are the sights, putting plastic sights on a gun as reliable and durable as a Glock is a travesty. They get dinged up and actually break, especially the adjustable sights. They aren't suited to a BB gun, much less a service pistol. If you buy a Glock you should get a quality set of steel sights put on ASAP. My second complaint is the grip surface isn't rough enough to readily grip, especially when wet or with sweaty hands. Some sort of traction aid is needed. I am playing with skate board tape now after having some decent success with rubber tape.
My Glocks all have steel sights installed, factory extended mag release, butt plug and traction aids on the grip. That is all I feel they need to be superb duty/defensive guns.
I have two complaints with a Glock. First and foremost are the sights, putting plastic sights on a gun as reliable and durable as a Glock is a travesty. They get dinged up and actually break, especially the adjustable sights. They aren't suited to a BB gun, much less a service pistol. If you buy a Glock you should get a quality set of steel sights put on ASAP. My second complaint is the grip surface isn't rough enough to readily grip, especially when wet or with sweaty hands. Some sort of traction aid is needed. I am playing with skate board tape now after having some decent success with rubber tape.
My Glocks all have steel sights installed, factory extended mag release, butt plug and traction aids on the grip. That is all I feel they need to be superb duty/defensive guns.
valor1
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The positive side to having a glock is its reliability, simplicity and durability. It beats having a revolver in terms of capacity too. The parts are also cheap including the magazines.
What you may not like is the different grip angle where you need to get used to. The trigger can never be compared to a tund 1911 or a stock Sig.
If you got money to spend, the glock is a worthy addition to your arsenal.
What you may not like is the different grip angle where you need to get used to. The trigger can never be compared to a tund 1911 or a stock Sig.
If you got money to spend, the glock is a worthy addition to your arsenal.
Johnny Guest
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I like the G19 pretty well.
In the beginning, I got one just to have around for instruction - - I teach Concealed Handgun License classes, as well as basic personal defense, mostly for women and beginning guys. Used to be, someone ALWAYS asked about the [in]famous Glock pistols, and some seemed disappointed if they didn't have a chance to shoot one.
After I shot it quite a bit, I found it was a simple, serviceable handgun, useable within the restrictions of the caliber. If I carry a 9mm, it is usually a Browning HP, but the G19 would do in a pinch. It is pretty compact for its magazine capacity, reasonably accurate, and is both large enough to look like a "real gun" and light enough to carry concealed for extended periods.
After a time, I began carrying a "spare kit" -- G19 with a magazine of Speer 124 Gold Dot in place, another mag of FMJ, and an empty mag, with a Fobus paddle holster and a full box of ammo. All this was towel-wrapped in a .30 cal ammo box, in the trunk of my agency take-home car. It was available for loan to deserving individuals, or in case I ever had to leave my sidearm at the lab . . . .
Since my retirement, the same kit resides in the tool box on my truck. I've taken to leaving my .45 Commander home and usually pocket carry an alloy frame .38 snubby. I haven't felt it necessary to dig out the Glock, but there's comfort in knowing it's there. And, if the truck was burned or burgled, it's not as if I lost a Colt or a Smith- - -
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Johnny
In the beginning, I got one just to have around for instruction - - I teach Concealed Handgun License classes, as well as basic personal defense, mostly for women and beginning guys. Used to be, someone ALWAYS asked about the [in]famous Glock pistols, and some seemed disappointed if they didn't have a chance to shoot one.
After I shot it quite a bit, I found it was a simple, serviceable handgun, useable within the restrictions of the caliber. If I carry a 9mm, it is usually a Browning HP, but the G19 would do in a pinch. It is pretty compact for its magazine capacity, reasonably accurate, and is both large enough to look like a "real gun" and light enough to carry concealed for extended periods.
After a time, I began carrying a "spare kit" -- G19 with a magazine of Speer 124 Gold Dot in place, another mag of FMJ, and an empty mag, with a Fobus paddle holster and a full box of ammo. All this was towel-wrapped in a .30 cal ammo box, in the trunk of my agency take-home car. It was available for loan to deserving individuals, or in case I ever had to leave my sidearm at the lab . . . .
Since my retirement, the same kit resides in the tool box on my truck. I've taken to leaving my .45 Commander home and usually pocket carry an alloy frame .38 snubby. I haven't felt it necessary to dig out the Glock, but there's comfort in knowing it's there. And, if the truck was burned or burgled, it's not as if I lost a Colt or a Smith- - -
Best,
Johnny
pauli
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they are perfectly fine guns, so long as they fit you well. try out a glock and some of the competition (of which there is a lot), and see what your hands tell you.
at the very least, i'd look at an xd9 service - it's everything the glock is, but made to fit human hands.
at the very least, i'd look at an xd9 service - it's everything the glock is, but made to fit human hands.
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Boss Spearman
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The 19 has become by far my favorite CCW, and I find mine very accurate.
Then again, I don't mess around with the 25 yard stuff for a carry self defense gun, I feel it's a waste of time. I practice with a self defense gun at 12 to 20 feet, because 90% of self defense situations occur at that distance.
The 19 at that range hits exactly where it's pointed.
Then again, I don't mess around with the 25 yard stuff for a carry self defense gun, I feel it's a waste of time. I practice with a self defense gun at 12 to 20 feet, because 90% of self defense situations occur at that distance.
The 19 at that range hits exactly where it's pointed.
AlaskaErik
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I have the 19's .40 cousin and it is a nice carry weapon and utterly reliable. If you like 9mm then by all means get the 19. I'm not a big Sig fan, however, the HK USP Compact is pretty close to the same size and is also an awesome pistol. But for the price of one HK I can get two Glocks.
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tomkatz
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I've got a 26, a 19, and a 17 all 3rd generations, and an old 17 1st generatiion, and they are all first rate defensive carry guns that I'd stake my life on.....I'll agree on the worthlessness of the factory plastic sights, mine all have steel 3 dots, with nightsights on the 19 and 26......stock triggers work fine for me, but I am playing around with a 3.5 lb. connector with an eight lb. NY spring in the 19.... the reset seems much more positive with that setup. If I decide to keep it that way I'll go that route in all of them except the first gen. 17 which I don't shoot much anymore.....tom
surfinUSA
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I usually carry a SIG 239 in 40 or a SIG 220 in 45. But in 9mm I think the G19 is the finest of the breed. Its easily as accurate and reliable as my SIGs. Its no bigger than the 239 and its lighter. The G19 is definately one of my favorite guns.
ChuckB
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Agree with the positive comments, but I'll add something more. The Glock line has to be the easiest handgun ever made for the owner to detail strip, and reassemble. That makes them great for a thorough cleaning, but also to do a little internal work if desired- adding a 3.5# disconnector, for example. I don't love my G19. I don't think it's a "loveable" kind of gun. I do, however, greatly respect it as a marvelous reasonably compact combat handgun. Oh- the sight radius on my G19 is darn close to that on my previous Beretta 92, and even my full size 1911. That makes for excellent accuracy.
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denfoote
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I used to have a G19 that I foolishly traded away.
Now I have the G23 (.40Smith) and the above is true for both!!
10-Ring
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For some reason, I have found Glocks to be addicting...no matter how often I try to sell them off (I've owned several over the years!), I still end up with one in the collection. So, I decided a year ago to just get a 19 and stop resisting IMHO, the 9mm Glocks are the best way to go
IMHO, the 9mm Glocks are the best way to go 
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Universal
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I carried a GLOCK 19 as my police duty weapon for about six months and really liked it. I was able to shoot 100% on the state qualification course both strong and weak hand so I felt pretty comfortable with it. It was big enough for duty use and small enough for off duty. I went through a firearms instructor school with it and had no problem. It still had the plastic sights and I did take a chunk out of the rear sight during a tactical type reload. I would cary it again if needed but I do prefer the 17/22 frame.
Ala Dan
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Greetings Telecote My Friend-
The Glock 19 is one fine service size pistol. I probably sell more of this
Glock model than I do all other's. It conceals well on folks of all statues.
It is extremely reliable (as all Glock's are), accurate, and tough as nails.
Loaded with the right combination of ammo, it makes a great CCW piece.
If I were not married too my West German .45 caliber SIG P220A, I would
strongly consider a G-19 for everyday carry; as it is lightweight and very
comfortable.
The Glock 19 is one fine service size pistol. I probably sell more of this
Glock model than I do all other's. It conceals well on folks of all statues.
It is extremely reliable (as all Glock's are), accurate, and tough as nails.
Loaded with the right combination of ammo, it makes a great CCW piece.
If I were not married too my West German .45 caliber SIG P220A, I would
strongly consider a G-19 for everyday carry; as it is lightweight and very
comfortable.
Cavalry
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When considering reliability, durability and satisfaction a Glock heads with the best of the firearms manufactures of modern day society, Glock has managed to engineer one of the finest guns on the market and still have the capability to make the weapon affordable. When dealing with caliber a standard 9mm round lacks velocity and stopping power at close ranges and has a tendency to perform poorly at a distance. If you have your heart set on a Glock modal I would recommend a .40 to the standard .45 caliber.
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