When a firearm becomes hugely popular, there are generally good reasons. I’ve carried a Glock 19 for much of this year. Here’s why, from GUNS magazine where I’ve been writing the Handguns column for many years now.
When a firearm becomes hugely popular, there are generally good reasons. I’ve carried a Glock 19 for much of this year. Here’s why, from GUNS magazine where I’ve been writing the Handguns column for many years now.
Bought my first Glock 19 the year they hit the US market & bought my brother one the next year. Currently have a Gen 3 & thinking of getting the new Gen 5/Aimpoint combo if I can find one. The Glock 19 should have been the new US military sidearm instead of the Sig.
Informative article. I read this earlier in the magazine. I always wished the G19 had a little larger grip, like say the G17. When the G45 came out I bought a pair. For me it’s the best of both worlds.
Yeah, I loved that until the Glock 48 came out. I’m very happy with the 48 and a conceals a little bit better.
I love, use and carry a GL0CK. In my case a GL0CK 48. I was deeply unhappy with the GL0CK standard magazine and was thrilled to find the SHIELD S15 (15) round magazine. I have fired at least 1000 rounds without a failure. As a BONUS the G43X I carry when at my gym. Can ALSO use the Shield S15.
I’ve carried a G19 for most of my 32 year career. It has never let me down. Just today, a coworker and I went to the range in the Arkansas July sun. I took a G47, G45, G34, and a Gen 5 G19. I shot the G19 as well as the bigger Glocks. The G19 did not disappoint. It was like a warm handshake with a lifelong friend, which it is. I still think it’s the best all-around defensive handgun out there.
I took the less expensive way and purchased the Ruger RXM. A clone to the 19 gen 3. Great shooter and is my go to CCW now
I’m afraid I can’t join the legions of fans of the G19. I’ve owned two of them over the years, and I think they are great pistols – for someone else. The grip simply remains too fat for my very square, thick hands. I can’t keep a good grip and reach the trigger blade safety at the same time. I carry a Springfield XDm 5.25 or a SIG 365X, both in custom IWB holsters.
Mark, I have to respectfully disagree with you on the choice of the SIG as the standard military pistol. Too many folks have short, fat fingers as I do, and the G19 just won’t work for us, no matter how well it works for you. One size does not fit all.