Posted: 4/26/2011 5:31:46 PM EDT
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Looking to add a Glock G19 Gen III to the stable. While I own more than a few handguns, this will be my first Glock. Some will say it's about time, others will say I'm giving up. Anyway, I'm in the market.
So, question is, what versions were available from the factory? Night sites? Any other versions to look for? Stay away from? I'd preferably like to find a new, unfired one. However, something gently used at the right price would work too as I plan to use it. I'd appreciate any input from those of you that know Glock. Thanks. |
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All of them are good to go. Also consider getting a 17 or 34 and having the frame cut for 19 mags. I really don't want to derail the thread, but where or how does one get the frame cut down for 19 mags? I hated the 19 in my hand but really liked the 17. This would be the perfect solution. |
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All of them are good to go. Also consider getting a 17 or 34 and having the frame cut for 19 mags. I really don't want to derail the thread, but where or how does one get the frame cut down for 19 mags? I hated the 19 in my hand but really liked the 17. This would be the perfect solution. I'm not so sure it would be that perfect––-it would leave the 17 or 34 with the grip of a 19, essentially. So if the way it feels in the hand is the sticking point, I'd say this would just duplicate the sensation with a longer barrel and slide. |
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All of them are good to go. Also consider getting a 17 or 34 and having the frame cut for 19 mags. I really don't want to derail the thread, but where or how does one get the frame cut down for 19 mags? I hated the 19 in my hand but really liked the 17. This would be the perfect solution. I'm not so sure it would be that perfect––-it would leave the 17 or 34 with the grip of a 19, essentially. So if the way it feels in the hand is the sticking point, I'd say this would just duplicate the sensation with a longer barrel and slide. The problem with the 19 is the finger grooves don't line up correctly. They do on the 17, for me. |
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All of them are good to go. Also consider getting a 17 or 34 and having the frame cut for 19 mags. I really don't want to derail the thread, but where or how does one get the frame cut down for 19 mags? I hated the 19 in my hand but really liked the 17. This would be the perfect solution. I'm not so sure it would be that perfect––-it would leave the 17 or 34 with the grip of a 19, essentially. So if the way it feels in the hand is the sticking point, I'd say this would just duplicate the sensation with a longer barrel and slide. Not necessarily. The G19 grip is slightly different, not just shorter, than the G17 grip. I have heard a lot of people complain about the difference. I've never detected it myself while holding the two side by side, but others notice it quite a bit. |
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Dont get the rough textured frame if you want to carry it. The grip will rip the hide right off of you. It feels like sandpaper! I carry a G17 with the TRF2 frame texture everyday. It has yet to rip any of my hide off while be carried. It has also never been overly hard on my hands while shooting. Maybe some folks have more sensitive skin than I do. |
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All of them are good to go. Also consider getting a 17 or 34 and having the frame cut for 19 mags. I really don't want to derail the thread, but where or how does one get the frame cut down for 19 mags? I hated the 19 in my hand but really liked the 17. This would be the perfect solution. I'm not so sure it would be that perfect––-it would leave the 17 or 34 with the grip of a 19, essentially. So if the way it feels in the hand is the sticking point, I'd say this would just duplicate the sensation with a longer barrel and slide. Not true. The compact frames (G19, 23, etc.) are significantly different then the full size frames (G17, 22, etc.) particularly on the gen3 and up. It's not just about length but also about where the rear hump sits in your hand and the finger groove spacing on the front strap. That said, I think having the G17's frame cut down to G19 size would be a waste of money. It would cost you at least $100 to have someone do the work and then your G17/G19 hybrid would be worth at least $100 less then what you paid for it. In all honestly the full size frames are not that much bigger then the compact frames so is loosing ~1-2" of the grip frame worth the $200+ net lose it would cost you to have it done? Not IMO To the OP - If you do not have a need for the light rail then do not rule out a Gen2 G19. Due to the lack of rail and finger grooves the Gen2 G19's are more desirable IMO then the Gen3's. If you do go Gen3, I would suggest you try and find an RTF2 frame. Don't listen to the people who say that the RTF2 texture is too rough, chance are they have never even shot one much less owned one. Everyone I know with an RTF2 frame loves it. I unfortunately do not own one but I have shot one and that new texture does grip the hand much better then the original RTF texture. |
