Glock 19X

[RPN]

New firearm for me- Glock 19X...I was interested in the new 19x and really liked it when I checked it out in a couple of stores. Surprised me b/c the 19 did a big old nothing for me- I shot it poorly and it felt like a block to me.

Got to put the first 150 rounds through it today and was surprised I shot pretty well with it.



and with the target that was less than 50 feet...which is still pretty good for me...



I'm liking it! Feels pretty good in hand, I like the capacity and I think it's as good looking as a Glock is going to get! I will say the recoil impulse is better for me than the CZ P10C and maybe the trigger too...that surprised me!

[Smitty79]

I don't understand the reason for the 19X.   It has no longer sight radius than a regular 19, which means a G17 or 34 is better for tight shots.   The grip is longer.   For this size gun, the length of the grip is the dimension that is most limiting for concealment.

I would by a 34 or 17 for a duty gun or for a carry condition that is easy to hide.   If I had a harder hide situation, I'd go with a 19.   I might carry a back up G17 magazine for more rounds, though  the difference between 31 and 33 is pretty unimportant for a civilian use case.

If you like it and shoot it well, go for it.   I have a bunch of guns that are just for fun.   Given that Glocks are so defensive oriented, I don't know why they came out with it.

[Practical Shooter]

Maybe your hand likes the longer grip?
But I agree with Smitty, I don't understand it ether. Glock might be running out of ideas to improve its handguns. Maybe we can help them out in that area.

[dragon813gt]

The 19X was developed for the US Army and they didn?t pick it.  So they?re now selling it to civilians.  The specs seem odd but it?s what the Army wanted. 

[RPN]

I like the video on it by Clay Martin with GunsAmerica.  Think his highlights were full grip, quicker transitions, quicker out of the holster...and losing a smidge of weight.  Thought is was interesting too that he mentioned his unit had grip extenders on their 19s to get a similar effect.

Something else for me is I think it's good to have a Glock in the stable from a prepping point of view.

I'm surprised I'm liking it as much as I am.

[oldfrank]

Shooting the Glock matches I found I shoot my G19 better than my G17, so when the 19X came out I was interested in it and I actually liked the color!

I didn't like the price and that was the only thing stopping me and when Glock offered the Veteran's discount I went ahead and bought one.
I did a little polishing and got rid of the night sights as a black rear and a Fiber optic sight works best for me. It has been flawless with all the ammo I tried in it and I have been doing pretty well shooting it in other competitions.
The no finger groove grip feels good to me and I like the way it handles and points to the targets.

It may not be for everyone but most that buy one end up really liking it.

[m1a_scoutguy]

Shooting the Glock matches I found I shoot my G19 better than my G17, so when the 19X came out I was interested in it and I actually liked the color!

I didn't like the price and that was the only thing stopping me and when Glock offered the Veteran's discount I went ahead and bought one.
I did a little polishing and got rid of the night sights as a black rear and a Fiber optic sight works best for me. It has been flawless with all the ammo I tried in it and I have been doing pretty well shooting it in other competitions.
The no finger groove grip feels good to me and I like the way it handles and points to the targets.

It may not be for everyone but most that buy one end up really liking it.

Yea I hear ya on the 19X,,I got rid of all my "Striker" guns but still have a lot of Glock mags and small parts so it seems natural to grab one of these guns ! I am all about CZs for sure now but it can't hurt to have a extra handgun in the safe. I have held a couple of the X guns and even though I didn't have a problem with the finger grooves I like how the 19X feels. I have watched a lot of vids on the gun and it appears to fill that little niche in between all my CZs. Its just a matter of time before I grab one. Sooo oldfrank what's the deal with the Veterans discount ? What's needed to get that ? I guess I can do a search myself but any info would be col,,,Thanks.

[oldfrank]

Unfortunately it ended on Labor Day after starting on July 4. It allowed veterans to buy at the same price as law Enforcement. I am sorry you missed it, it was a pretty good savings.

[m1a_scoutguy]

Thanks Frank,yea I saw that ! Oh well its just a Glock,,LOL Maybe next year or they will see the feed back and do it all the time. Anyways I sent the link with info to my Son-In-law who is a Retired (Medical/Disabled) Vet so he can enjoy the price break. Thanks again.

[RPN]

Shooting the Glock matches I found I shoot my G19 better than my G17, so when the 19X came out I was interested in it and I actually liked the color!

I didn't like the price and that was the only thing stopping me and when Glock offered the Veteran's discount I went ahead and bought one.
I did a little polishing and got rid of the night sights as a black rear and a Fiber optic sight works best for me. It has been flawless with all the ammo I tried in it and I have been doing pretty well shooting it in other competitions.
The no finger groove grip feels good to me and I like the way it handles and points to the targets.

It may not be for everyone but most that buy one end up really liking it.

If I keep liking mine as much as I am, I may change out the sights also for Wilson Tactical Vickers.

[MikeR90S]

The key for me is that the 17-34-19x frames point almost properly whereas the 19 aims for the sky in my natural grip.

[Schwifty]

The extra .250" on the 19x conceals just fine and is faster from target to target than the 17 or 34. I think it's almost as tall as a P10c so if that's concealable IWB then so is the Glock.