Hey folks,
I am wanting to make the acquisition of a 9mm Glock, and am hesitating between the 17 and the 19. I have previously shot 50 rounds of Glock 19 and liked it a lot, but I am not an experienced shooter and I don't know if there are other things that I should be taking into account. I don't have access to a place where I can try either anymore.
The first thing that comes to mind is the size, the Glock 19 being the compact version of the 17 if my understanding is good. When I shot a 19, it seemed to fit my hands well (I don't have big burly manly hands, but programmer hands
), but that was my only experience with it and I'm not sure if maybe I would have been better off with a bigger gun. I have this airsoft which is modeled after a Glock 32, which is a compact version. Could I use my airsoft to judge whether to buy a standard or compact Glock model? I am comfortable shooting it, but perhaps I am holding it in the wrong way. Are there some resources for holding handguns so I can see with the perfect technique how good the size is for me?
Another concern would be the price. It seems to me, from my searches, that Glock 19s are more expensive than Glock 17s. It may be due to the fact that there is a barrel change needed to make them not fall into the "prohibited" class, I don't know. I wouldn't mind paying more for the 19 if I knew it was the best match for me, but if not, then why waste the extra money.
My final thought is about accessories. Is it harder to find parts / accessories for compact models? I don't have much in particular in mind, although I would be interested in an eventual conversion kit for .22, which I hear they have in the states. Not sure about availability here.
I'd love if if people with more experience could chime in on this.
Thanks.
I am wanting to make the acquisition of a 9mm Glock, and am hesitating between the 17 and the 19. I have previously shot 50 rounds of Glock 19 and liked it a lot, but I am not an experienced shooter and I don't know if there are other things that I should be taking into account. I don't have access to a place where I can try either anymore.
The first thing that comes to mind is the size, the Glock 19 being the compact version of the 17 if my understanding is good. When I shot a 19, it seemed to fit my hands well (I don't have big burly manly hands, but programmer hands
Another concern would be the price. It seems to me, from my searches, that Glock 19s are more expensive than Glock 17s. It may be due to the fact that there is a barrel change needed to make them not fall into the "prohibited" class, I don't know. I wouldn't mind paying more for the 19 if I knew it was the best match for me, but if not, then why waste the extra money.
My final thought is about accessories. Is it harder to find parts / accessories for compact models? I don't have much in particular in mind, although I would be interested in an eventual conversion kit for .22, which I hear they have in the states. Not sure about availability here.
I'd love if if people with more experience could chime in on this.
Thanks.