glock 17 or glock 19

[allan92]

want to buy a glock but need peoples opinions on the differences between the two. i know the g19 is shorter but what else? and is it restricted or prohibited because of the barrel being 102mm?

what do you think?

 

[Dench]

The glock 17 will be cheaper because you are paying for a longer barrel with the 19.


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I would go with the 17.

 

[Trigun]

Follow your heart brother. But mind you G17 is how Glock get famous.

Trigun

 

[enefgee]

I've always preferred the 19, just seems to handle better - even with the aftermarket barrel that's required by law.

 

[IM_Lugger]

I went .40 route with Glock and have G22 and G23.

Just got a 9mm barrel for G23 and have another one coming for G22.

 

[misanthropist]

I run what's colloquially known as a G17k...that is a 17 cut down to a 19 grip.

You take a cheap used gen3 glock and chop the grip down, smooth out the magwell a bit, and you have all the upsides of both the 17 and the 19.

Ideally, you find someone else who already cut their G17 as resale value plummets. All I had to do was smooth the magwell transition on mine. I also cleaned up the butt a little.

Now I have the sight radius of a G17 on a gun that feels and conceals like a 19. And I paid very little for it. A great approach to a cheap user pistol IMO.

 

[Brocolt]

which to get Glock 17 Gen3 or Gen4? which has a better feel? I would think the Gen3 has model aftermarket parts.

 

[Shep546]

Personally I think the 19 with the extended barrel looks stupid.

 

[Wendell]

want to buy a glock but need peoples opinions on the differences between the two. i know the g19 is shorter but what else? and is it restricted or prohibited because of the barrel being 102mm?

what do you think?

the Glock 19 decision
<http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=652527>

Glock 19 Factory Threaded Barrel
<http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=598792>

Glock 19 or 23 with legal Canadian barrel
<http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=675745>

IGB Barrels
<http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?p=6452606>

Restricted GLOCK 19 and 23 (Pictures) (and some new ones)
<http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=552075>

Cutting a Glock - finished pics in post 48
<http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=472557>

You should handle them both. You'll know immediately which of the two suit you best.

N.B.: IPSC Production Division specifically excludes any firearm with an aftermarket barrel, so - if your G19 barrel is not made by Glock - you would have to shoot in either Standard or Open. <http://www.ipsc.org/rules/>

Despite that, I still strongly prefer the G19.

 

[johNTO]

Personally I think the 19 with the extended barrel looks stupid.

I agree ^..... unless the extension was threaded. Get the one that fits your hand

 

[IM_Lugger]

I strongly disagree

 

[lanis]

Glock 34

Get Glock 34, it is 9mm with many worthy upgrades.

Better trigger, slide lock, mag release, adjustable sights... longer slide and sight radius.

What's not to like?

 

[Verdical Driver]

Why would someone want a G19 over a G17 if they can't conceal carry?

 

[lanis]

It could be because of price difference.

 

[Wendell]

Why would someone want a G19 over a G17 if they can't conceal carry?

You really have to handle both the full-size (17, 22, 31, 34, 35) frame and the "compact" (19, 23, 32) frame. It might be the larger, it might be the smaller, but - immediately - you'll know which you prefer.

 

[donkbet]

I would go with the Glock 19. Sell the extended barrel it comes with and grab a factory threaded barrel!

 

[mmattockx]

You really have to handle both the full-size (17, 22, 31, 34, 35) frame and the "compact" (19, 23, 32) frame. It might be the larger, it might be the smaller, but - immediately - you'll know which you prefer.

+1. The 17 feels like a 2x4 in my hands while the 19 feels much better.


Mark

 

[easyrider604]

The only reason I have a G17 is because they don't sell a real G19 here in Canada.

 

[Lessonz]

Glock 17

 

[Suputin]

Have never been a huge fan of Glocks but acquired a minty G17 gen3 recently and it is def growing on me. Mine is a compensated version and have to say the big V flame out the ports is a wee bit distracting to say the least even if it looks kinda cool. I replaced the barrel with an extended threaded one and like that a lot better.