Either way, unless you can find someone specifically looking for an earlier generation Glock to add to their collection, it's prob worth
$400-450 retail
.
What generation Glock 19 is the best?
In short: If you're looking for a solid self-defense firearm, or just to have a good, reliable handgun to shoot on the weekends, go for the
Glock 19 Gen4
. You won't be disappointed.
Is the Glock 19 worth it?
Conclusion. Ultimately,
any Glock 19 model will be well worth your time and money
. Few pistols offer such consistent performance and phenomenal value over their lifespans, and the G19 will serve you well as a target shooting pistol, a self-defense weapon, and a concealed carry firearm all in the same package.
Why is the Glock 19 so popular?
In a few words, the Glock 19 is a
popular choice for personal protection in general
because it's an all-rounder, adequate for virtually any purpose where a handgun might be suitable. The Glock 19 features an overall length of 7.36”, a height of 5.04” with magazine inserted, and a width of 1.26”.
Is the Glock 19 Gen 5 worth it?
In Summary. The Glock 19 Gen 5 is in most ways, just another Glock 19, but there are some interesting and perhaps useful changes here. I can't say that the Gen 5 changes are reason enough to replace your previous version, but if you don't have a Glock 19, the Gen
5 model is well worth picking up
.
How many rounds will a Glock 19 last?
This one is pretty common, so let's discuss it a little. The Glock 19 is designed to hold a standard
15 round magazine plus 1 round in the chamber
. It can also use optional magazines of 17, 19, 24, 31 and 33 rounds.
Whats better a Glock 17 or 19?
If you're looking for a slightly larger ammunition capacity, you might want to go for the Glock 17, which offers you two extra rounds. But if the size is important to you,
the Glock 19 is a better choice
due to its half-inch smaller frame, which makes concealing it slightly easier.
What year did the Glock 19 Gen 5 come out?
In
2017
, things got a little weird with the release of the Gen 5. This new generation brought a blast from the past, also a step forward for Glock.
Is the Glock 19 the best all around handgun?
The Glock 19 is known for its boxy polymer and metal frame, mystical reliability, and concealability. In fact, it's one of the
best-concealed carry pistols
and has become the go-to for the masses.
Is a Glock 19 a good concealed?
The Glock 19 is an
interesting concealed carry option
in that it's a middle-of-the-road size gun, unlike its smaller counterparts, the Glock 43 and 43x models. On-body concealed carry hasn't always been fun for me.
Is Glock 19 good for beginners?
A full size handgun can be good for beginners
because it has a larger area of grip and a wider sight radius from front to rear sight. By far, my favorite full size handgun is the Glock 19 9mm. It's the most widely used law enforcement pistol the world over and is designed meticulously using scientific technology.
What is the difference between a Glock 19 Gen 5 and Gen 5 mos?
The gen 5 Glock 19 MOS is the exact same form and function as the regular gen 5 Glock 19 with the added cut out to accommodate a base plate for a red dot sight. Similar to the base Glock 19 model, the MOS version is a compact pistol being
smaller than the full-sized Glock 17
and larger than the subcompact Glock 26.
One of the reasons U.S. Navy SEALs chose
SIG's pistol over Beretta's
was due to several malfunctions SEAL shooters experienced during training. … And SIG's design is a solid choice. A relatively high 15-round capacity magazine combined with an under-barrel accessory rail on a highly reliable platform.
Naval Special Warfare Command made the decision to add the Glock 19 to the available inventory of the SEAL Teams a little over a year ago. They will slowly begin to phase out the Sig Sauer P226 and replace those with the Glock 19 platform.
What is the lifespan of a Glock?
Well, from my own experience of running Glocks since 1992, I have run over 400,000 rounds thru various Glock models, the highest individual count at 200,000 rounds in a 2 pin G17 and
over 120,000 rounds
thru a G21.
Why Navy SEALs are Over the Beloved
Sig Sauer P226 Pistol
. The first generation of P226 was adopted by the Navy SEALs following some embarrassing issues that happened during the XM9 pistol trials that resulted in the adoption of the Beretta 92 by all services.
