G17 vs G19 for first gun, thoughts?

llO0DQLE said:
Appreciate the advise but I have no interest in rimfire pistols. I shoot 2.5inch groups with a G17 at 7 yards, albeit it's slow fire. Not bragging, just saying that I'm not a total noob.
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No worries, your OP made it sound like you have very minimal shooting experience. If you are comfortable with 9mm, then carry on.


Mark
 
Glock 19 for the cool factor, little more rare. I have a Glock 17 and think it is an awesome pistol. GLOCK's are easy to clean and to maintain. If it was me and I had to start at the beginning it would be a Glock 19. Check out IRUNGUNS for a. 22 conversion, you don't have to be a beginner to enjoy shooting a. 22. Good luck and enjoy, there is nothing wrong with a pistol for a first gun.
 
llO0DQLE said:
Edmonton. I don't know why my location is not showing up right now, it was not too long ago. I've shot the G17 a few times, about 6 times at least, and 100rds each time at least. I shoot on average 2.5 inch groups at 7 yards, slow fire. I've shot a G22 once, groups were okay too, although it was quite a while back and I was newer to guns back then so I don't remember much of the experience. I don't know any range here in Edmonton that has a G19 for rent. Maybe if I bump into someone here that has one and would like to let me test it out.

However, when you say don't buy a gun unfired, that would only apply to private sales right? I don't think gun stores would let you test fire a brand new gun. If you're referring to renting them before buying a specific make and model, then yeah I get that. With a Glock though, I don't think there's any reason to be concerned.
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Sorry, I should have clarified. What I meant was, never buy a gun that you haven't shot or at the very least handled. Not necessarily the one you're buying but rather that model in general. Nothing worse than buying a firearm and being disappointed with it.

You will have a hard time finding a compact glock for rent, however it isn't impossible.
 
I had a Glock 17 for about 3 years before I bought a Glock 19(both Gen4). Boy was I excited that the 19 was gonna be so much better and be more fun and on and on...when I finally shot it I was happy with it but it didn't excite me as much as I had thought it would.

I still shoot both the 17 and the 19 but prefer the 17s grip length and it just seems to feel a little better in my hand when shooting.

Both are great but as other have suggested you may want to spend a bit of time shooting both to compare before spending more $ on a Glock19 when a 17 may be a better fit.
 
enefgee said:
Honestly most of the barrels out there are at least equal to factory barrels, and getting them isn't a big deal - the only issue with Glock barrels is that they lead quite heavily if you shoot lead bullet reloads. The answer is to clean the bore every few hundred rounds, but there have been cases where people didn't and had barrel failure. If you actually treat your Glock like any other pistol (ie clean it after every range trip) you'll never have a problem.
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Wrong, aftermarket barrels are not cold hammer forged like a factory Glock, nor do they have polygonal rifling, that makes them inferior. If you're running lead reloads you need to be a little more prudent on cleaning(as you mentioned). However, if you're running lead reloads you need to readdress your financial priorities and run jacketed bullets.

TDC
 
TDC said:
Wrong, aftermarket barrels are not cold hammer forged like a factory Glock, nor do they have polygonal rifling, that makes them inferior. If you're running lead reloads you need to be a little more prudent on cleaning(as you mentioned). However, if you're running lead reloads you need to readdress your financial priorities and run jacketed bullets.

TDC
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Yeah, but try and buy a decent house in Victoria for less than $600K
 
Buy the Glock 17.
Find a source for ammo ( commercial reloads or your own)
Get a good holster, mag pouches and mags
Find the names of a couple good teachers and take some courses.
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Have fun.
 
TDC has a point.
Shooting is expensive.......might as well get a PPQ Navy if you are considering a G19.
Same size,better ergonomics,better trigger, all stock parts.
 
Nestor said:
There is absolutely no advantage by going with 19 over 17 in Canada.
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Unless the 19 grip fits your hands better. The 17 always felt too angular and blocky in my hands, but the 19 is excellent so it was worth the extra $$$ to me. Otherwise, the 17 is the better deal all around.


TDC said:
However, if you're running lead reloads you need to readdress your financial priorities and run jacketed bullets.

TDC
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Not necessarily. The local steel shoots at my range don't allow jacketed bullets, regardless of how wealthy you are. Until the easy availability of plated bullets in the last few years that meant cast bullets or I couldn't shoot in them.


Mark
 
I shoot lead my Glock 17?????? I have no issues being able to shoot$$$$. Just makes sense to me because I get them cheap. My money belongs in my pocket.
 
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