What year did the Glock 19 Gen 2 come out?
1988
The second generation of Glocks came out all the way back in 1988 and was the generation to introduce the Glock 19. The Glock 19 came to be from the desire for a compact version of the popular Glock 17. This made the 19 much easier to concealed carry and helped police during undercover operations.
What is the best Gen for Glock 19?
Released in 2009, the fourth generation of the Glock 19 has continued in Glock’s tradition of unrivaled reliability and practicality. Here’s What You Need To Remember: 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.
Are Glock 19 discontinued?
No, the Glock 19x is not being discontinued. The rumors are incorrect, and you can still purchase a brand new Glock 19x today in stores.
Is Glock 19 Snappy?
The Glock 19 is by no measure “snappy,” but instead quite easy to control while shooting. In fact, it’s a soft shooter despite the comparatively short and light slide as compared to many full-sized duty pistols.
What grain 9mm should I use in my Glock 19?
Any 115 grain FMJ will be fine for the range.
How many Glock Gens are there?
In 1986, Glock released the second generation Glock. With no rail and no finger grooves, it was no-frills by today’s standard. Continuing the forward momentum throughout the decades, Glock released the Gen 3 in 1998, Gen 4 in 2009, and Gen 5 in 2017. All three generations are still on the market today.
How many rounds will a Glock 19 last?
The Glock 26 is subcompact and works well in places with concealed carry; it has a standard capacity of 10 rounds and the +2 extension brings that to 12, but it can be used with factory magazines from the Glock 17, Glock 18, or Glock 19 which can hold 15, 17, 19, 31 or 33 rounds.
Does Glock still make Gen4?
It appears that what many of us were predicting finally happened yesterday: GLOCK Gen4 guns are no longer being produced in favor of the Gen5 GLOCK pistols. Residents of California and other more restrictive states have nothing to fear: the Gen3 GLOCKs will continue to be manufactured to support those customers.
What are the most common problems with the Glock 19?
Glock 19 Problems 1 GLOCK 19 FEEDING ISSUES. I purchased a Glock 19 yesterday and went to the range from the shop. 2 PROBLEM 1. My G19, which I love dearly has developed a serious feeding problem. 3 RECOIL PROBLEM WITH GLOCK 19. 4 PROBLEM 3, HELP NEEDED. 5 GLOCK 19 EXTRACTOR PROBLEMS. 6 PROBLEMS 5. 7 PROBLEM 6.
Is the Gen5 Glock 19 “back to the future”?
After reviewing the Gen5 Glock 19 back in January of this year, I got to thinking about one of its “back to the future” design elements: the removal of the built-in frontstrap grasping grooves that had been an integral part of the Glock design since the Gen3 pistols debuted. It seems everything makes its way back around.
Is your Gen2 Glock 17 ready to ride on your belt?
If you were contemplating trading in your Gen2 Glock so you could add modern options like a CTC Lasergrip, you can put that thought to bed and save a good amount of money as well. With the XS F8 Sight and CTC green Lasergrip mounted, I felt my Gen2 Glock 17 was ready to ride on my duty belt.
Should you buy a Gen2 or Gen3 Glock?
Today’s Glock 17 is still essentially the same gun that it was in 1982. For those of you with Gen2 or Gen3 Glocks that either can’t afford to — or don’t wish to — trade, hanging onto those guns could be advantageous. If you are looking for your first Glock, or an additional Glock, consider finding a Gen2 or Gen3 model on the used market.