Please visit our Facebook page for more information and like us at http://www.facebook.com/northtexascustomkydex/. If you need a gun you can’t do better than a Glock. The Glock 19 in 9mm Luger is ideal for a versatile role thanks to its reduced dimensions when compared to the standard sized option. https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gun-review-glock-19-gen4-9x19mm Keep them coming. Possibly a carry gun sometimes. I don’t own a Glock, but I love your writing style. I have three all three Glocks, 22,23,& 26 in .40 S&W and I noticed some difficulty getting my high cap mags in and out of the mag well due to swelling. The trigger was a revelation. Are these Gen 4’s really going for ~$500 street? Still, the Gen4 grip finish is much more pleasant. 6 glock owner here and have 4 friends with a total of 8 glocks. In buying the first issue Glock19 Gen 4!! Still though the pistol that covers my back is a dinged scratch and pocket rashed 9mm Walther PPS that I like because it has never FTF. I have one on the way which hopefully will resolve the issue without sending the gun to the factory. Anything Glock is a turd because of their shitty customer service. I think that is true: The Gen 3 finish is harder and the molding seems to be a bit sharper. Your IP: 185.232.249.41 I had my ejector replaced with a new model by a Glock armorer which seems to have fixed this issue. The damn handle still didn’t fit me the way I wanted it too. I appreciate it. G23 – gen 3 It also has the "Betsy Ross" American Flag Stars on the right side of the frame with "1776" depicted in the middle of the stars. I appreciate reading up on new offerings and look forward to future reviews. Glocks are from the dark side of the IKEA universe..I love my 3rd Gen G19. Not to rain on other guns’ parades, but RTF is GTG (Good to Go); it makes an appreciable difference in humid or precipitous precipitate situations. True or false? With less than the full complement of cartridges, or with a 10-round mag topped off, I had zero issues. It never malfunctioned, but it just wouldn’t take the full load. Glock polymer sights, with their single dot front and funky, squared-off U insert in the rear, have never been a favorite of mine. I have no problem at all getting 15 into all three of my mags. Like all of mine have. In the interim, Glock must have made some improvments to some of the problematic design that effect the potential for FTF or Spitting Brass. Very nice. My G19 Gen4 just eats it up! I agree, I’ve been carrying a sig p226 since the day I was 21.If you look a lot of people writing glock 19 reviews don’t really discuss these kinds of facts… Here’s another article that doesn’t really talk about the comparison unfortunately… Glock 42’s compact, slim design and comfortable handling makes it a perfect choice for concealed carry. Dont be scared off because the author may have had a bad mag…my gen 4s run just as well as my gen 3s…and the g19 is my favorite and own both gen 3 and4 19s. We can have whatever we want here in NH. My 33 rd mag holds all 33. As a side note, there are concerns swirling around that current production Gen3 guns are also having erratic ejection problems, with some online pointing to ejector or extractor changes that might be causing problems. On slickguns.com, the lowest I have seen listed are $549. That there Ralph sure ’nuff has a cute ‘n clever writin’ style. I know Walmart has a $10 box, but I don’t know if the cheap ammo is bad for the gun. Crazy, huh? I did have failures to feed, which are completely attributable to the magazines being topped off. I’ve never had to do ANYthing to any of them. Overall length: 7.28″ my buddy just recently fired a glock model 17… he said that it felt like the magazine was going to fall out ….. any insight? To improve the G19’s grip-ability in moist conditions, the semi’s handle now sports a highly textured finish, bringing all of us one step closer to the elusive goal of shower carry. With around 1200 rounds through it I am averaging 1 FTE per 100 rounds and brass to the face around 20% of the time. Call me crazy, I’ve been called much worse……. Check out our APRIL SPECIAL on Glock holsters! An adequately firm hold when loaded with SAAMI max 10 mm proves very uncomfortable to the hand. The front and top of the slide depicts a flowing, battle"torn" U.S. flag. is it normal for the serial number on the bottom of the After several hundred rounds, the gunk will build up and if you don’t floss your extractor – like your teeth, it will just keep getting gunk in there and I can see how brass will get thrown back. Completing the CAPTCHA proves you are a human and gives you temporary access to the web property. That’s pretty much sums it up. They’re on the Web. It wasn’t exactly torture, but it wasn’t comfy and cushy either. More like 3 of 5 if they didn’t advertise, am I right? Using many types of ammo from many manufacturers has not been any prob. Civilians get 2. The white streaks in the picture are just reflections off the bore light, not grooves. The rest of those 9 mills went down range properly. IDK about you guys but ive fed 500+ rounds into my Glock including reloads and steel ammo and ive never had any problems loading, all i can say about this gun is reliability will make you a believer. The Glock 19 Gen4, in 9x19, introduces revolutionary design changes to the pistol that has found worldwide acclaim with security services both private and public. I can top them off. I took it home and started experimenting. have never had any problems. Well what I’m getting at here is…Glocks are great guns all around. And beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The introduction of the slightly more compact GLOCK 19, with it’s marginally reduced dimensions, was almost as big a hit. Users cured these FTF and FTE problems by installing a set of Gen3 springs with a little adapter. IMHO the ultimate purpose of a Glock 19 – like many other similar polymer striker fired handguns – is self-defense. Today’s buyers may plunk down their hard-earned cash without fear that their springs will fall by summer, leaving them with a winter of discontent. The obvious big deal here: Glock’s Smith & Wesson M&P and Springfield XD-chasing “Modular Back Strap System.” As it sits in the box, the G19’s handle is more slender than the Gen3, decreasing the distance-to trigger by .08”. What a piece of garbage this gun was! It sticks out of the bottom by you can add a Mag extender rubber insert that just slides down over your Glock 26 Mags and they look like it was made for original Glock 19. the gun wouldn’t eject reliably with soft ammo such as the Walmart Federal $10/box stuff. They are ugly as sin, the design is 25 years old. SPECIFICATIONS The older I get the more I appreciate things that work and don’t break. A few comments from an early 19 Gen4 adopter. As I said, that’s just my opinion. and it lasts a long, long time Cerakote.com. But now that I’ve gotten to know them (and their competition,) the Glock 23/19 (a 23 with a 9mm conversion barrel) is the only semi-auto pistol in my gun safe. With no palm-swell installed, the G19 is a well-proportioned piece. I’ll pass and come back with gen 5 or look into the gen 3 maybe. The rumor mill is repleat with anecdotes about such ejection problems. At the end, I used the backing from a Shoot-N-C with one of the red plasters stuck into the center in lieu of a real target. Granted, I was carrying an XDm, so I had the additional grip safety “protecting me,” but when I first started that’s how I did it. I probably have 7,000 rounds through it at this point. I use it in idpa ssp division. I installed the medium back strap to lengthen the distance twixt palm and trigger. The magazine release, might dig in to your second finger, the one under your trigger finger. And for a thorough review. Really, though, it’s not uncommon. Description: Custom Battle Worn American Flag Cerekote The GLOCK 19 Gen4, in 9x19, introduces revolutionary design changes to the pistol that has found worldwide acclaim with security services both private and public. I’d like to be able to tear down the 15-round mags and try to figure out why they didn’t work right, but alas, that would make me a criminal in Massachusetts. Yup. Glock 19 gen 4 is my first Glock after many Sig’s, HK, Beretta, S&W pistols etc. Owners reported Failure to Feed (FTF) and Failure to Eject (FTE) problems as soon as the first Gen4 G17s hit the market. All the magazines loaded to capacity with no problem. Lots of dry firing, to get used to the trigger. love this site. I’m perplexed why so many still give high marks to glock despite the well publicized shortcomings of the gen 4 9mm models. By the by, why is there a photo of a Glock sitting in the bathroom sink? Form be damned. I first loaded five rounds of crappy range ammo into a 15 round mag. Are you saying my local plumbing contractor did a poor job as an interior decorator at my home? I am a minimalist when it comes to design. It’s Glock’s traditional polygonal rifling. Were the sight radius longer, the front blade would block less of the rear and all would be fine with the world. With the 19 (old ejector) I get occasional weak ejection or brass to the face but not enough to cause me any concern. Whoever compared cleaning it to a Zen experience is my new best buddy – I love the ease with which it comes apart and goes back together. The Glock’s form is dictated entirely by its function. Grip size and feel out of the box were just right, trigger feels good, accuracy is amazing. Just picked up my gen 4 today…I’m going to snuggle it while I take a nap. I finally got to review the catalog of materials and images at a recent show in Lewisville and now I know why the line of folks waiting to buy was long; THESE ARE FIRST QUALITY HOLSTERS…..BAR NONE! I acquired mine in Dec. of ’15. – Police use em It was the G39 .45GAP. If you let them sit around loaded as far as you can go for a week or so (YMMV), and then function-test a few times, it should become easier. $149.99 Out of stock. Cloudflare Ray ID: 62f99b865da11e9d And I think the sights on this new one are MUCH better than what was std. Changing backstraps is easy, but, like any gun club you care to mention, not tool-free. I’ve been a proud Glock 19 owner for around 5 years now. Well turns out a piece of polymer was covering one of the metal slide inserts and firing it cleared it up. The pistol is nicely concealable and, at 21 oz., it won’t pants anyone. My glock 26 when ibought it got stuck cocked back when i first got it home…took it to the shop…he managed to get it closed with a round in it…but then could not cock it open. I know nothing about keeping ammo in the freezer. 25 years ago. The G19 weighs under 21 ounces and seems even lighter. Though more and more I’m thinking there may be room for a G21 (full size, .45 ACP) in the not-too-distant future… . S.H.O.T Tactical Pistol Distressed Armor Black H-190 American Flag SIG™ DARK GREY H-210 Glock 19 9mm Old Glory Stainless H-152 Distressed American Flag Glock Gun Coatings Share 0 I didn’t investigate the issue, it wasn’t mine. Despite (or because of) the furore surrounding Glock’s “plastic” pistol–supposedly invisible to airport metal detectors–consumers, army servicemen and law enforcement alike were fascinated by the “wonder nine.” When they shot a GLOCK the resulting revelation spurred sales to unimaginable heights. I guess time will tell about that. Hooray and hallelujah, the handle geometry was as comfortable as a cashmere sweater on a chilly day. We’ll load them up and let them sit at home.”. The proportions finally look right. As long as that winner isn’t Quindlen? It’s meant to be the firearm equivalent of a hammer. Although G19 is not my favorite, I am happy with the purchase. Yes, that document that recognizes our God-given right to keep and bear arms. I stopped reading at the “comparison” to Kimber Solo Carry. Just got my new Glock 19 Gen 4, after reading alot of reviews, looking forward to getting it on a range….for personal experience, shall return with the verdict, planning on purchasing more Glocks for personal protection and possibly some comp. I do not work for Zev Tech but for around $200.00 for the trigger you will see a big difference in the way the gun works. I am looking to get my first pistol, right now I’m set on the Glock 19 Gen 4. I keep my Glocks for rough stuff and carry the Kimber around civilization. I’m a Glock guy for 20 years, too. There’s an issue here though; a friend of my brother’s experienced an unfortunate safety failure with a Glock, and now has a colostomy bag. Good Luck. I shoot right-handed but with my left eye, so I had to have the sights adjusted very slightly, but other than that I have found nothing whatsoever to complain about. As for being ugly, do I realy want something I will be worried about dropping and scratching or do I want something that I wouldn’t think twick about if it got nicked up a bit? I’m sorry but I just read Matt’s post and fail to see Vulgarity. You don’t have to worry about them shooting after storeage or wearing out , they are built by humans But breakage is very rare, (they got tired of running toucher tests on them them because they went on for ever and just “almost” never broke. Any chance you guys would mail me that one? I have several magazines that function perfectly except they can’t be filled to their advertised capacity. The problem isn’t that the front blade is too wide, it’s that the 6” sight radius is too short. My next two shots, using the pad, rectified the low part of my marksmanship and hit in the same hole. This exclusive Glock 19 (Gen 4) comes in a limited edition battleworn cerakote finish and the words "We The People" depicted on the slide. Model: Gen 4 19 Battleworn Flag Type: Pistol: Semi-Auto Caliber:9MM Finish: Cerakote Battleworn USA Flag Action: Safe Action Stock: Cerakote Battleworn USA Flag Sight: FT: White Dot RR: White Outline Barrel Length: 4.02 Overall Length: 6.85 Weight: 21.16 oz Capacity: 15+1 # of Mags: 3 Safety: Safe Action-3 Separate Automatic Safeties Receiver: Cerakote Battleworn USA Flag Thumb pressure it all that’s required to push out the pin. Because I just read back over the whole thing, and I’m not seeing it. Similar springs have been used in handguns for a long time. I haven’t tested it again with weaker ammo, and didn’t really notice any difference when racking the gun, but some say it’s noticeably softer. This time, I used a borrowed 10-round magazine since 15-round “assault clips” are illegal in Massachusetts. Yea, it sounds like a magazine problem. Glock 19 Gen 4 9mm, with USA flag exterior. Glad I did. Glock 19 Gen4 (FDE) The GLOCK 19 Gen4, in 9x19, introduces revolutionary design changes to the pistol that has found worldwide acclaim with security services both private and public. The USA Made GLOCK 19 Gen4, in 9x19, introduces revolutionary design changes to the pistol that has found worldwide acclaim with security services both private and public. It will take 15. And second, the polarized nature of their fans and thier detractors. Utterly reliable. Don’t fall into the traps that leftist brainwashers have set. Just bought my first Glock, a Gen4 19 on Friday. I stayed content until I fired the first round. I am the antithesis of cool. Also, thanks for the great review. Failures are unheard of and I have shot 3000+ rounds through her. There may be extended periods of time where I don’t shoot it and it is just sitting in it’s case. The medium attachment adds .08” to the present handle, bringing it back to Gen3 dimensions. 3 years later, how goes the G19? Comparing a glock to any kimber is a joke. There was a miss for round # 1 and 3 more by the same guy who appeared to be limp wristing it Thanks for that. Did the mags break in? Adam. None of them have had a feed problem and all have functioned flawlessly. Two weeks later, I walked over to my local range with a whole lot of ammo and targets, and proceeded to drill the crap out of the latter with the former. They are the 2 i carry as i no longer have the 26. Those with small hands, like women, seem to prefer the Gen 4 model 19. I am very excited. I’ve owned a gen1 Glock23 and found it absolutely reliable. Finally, I had found a Glock that didn’t feel like a block. Gen4 Glocks are supposed to ship with 3 magazines vs. 2 magazines with the Gen3. With the graveyard lighting of the indoor range, offhand 25-yard shooting was difficult, but I was still able to keep everything on paper. Action: Striker fired double action only, “Safe Action” I would think as long as you can put ordnance on target, either will do. I only have 100 rounds of my home grown 124 grain Golden Sabre rounds thru the gun, but with no failures or spitting brass or fail to feed or any other failure, I am totally satisfied that I have a shooter that will run anytime called upon. Lastly, these “ugly” little bad boys are so easy to field strip and maintain that I consider it a Zen moment when I’m doing periodic maintenance instead aggravation. Why is that? The process starts with knocking out the small pin, which is already installed in the pistol. Boy oh boy. maybe by purchase online? Another characteristic that Glock shares with Apple is that they were unique and innovative products when first introduced. I have a KSC and that POS will get you killed. Just in the event that the worst were to happen an the internal safeties failed, the firing pin would hit nothing but air. As Gen4 enters circulation, the question looms: has time been kind to the Black Labrador of pistols? However, function takes precedent when it comes to potential CCW, and self defense. In addition to its use as a conventional service pistol, it is ideal for use as a backup weapon or for concealed carry purpose. The extender is from “XGRIP” (you can google). I also have a pile of guns from many manufacturers. Everyone one here seems pretty knowledgeable so I’m going to ask a few questions. The 17 (old ejector) has been trouble from the get-go. the pistol comes with a davidson's lifetime guarantee! I used a traditional 6 o’clock hold to get a good feel for the pistol’s true point of impact. Or maybe he just liked the dark and light contrast.”. I was debating between this gun and another but was leaning toward this one because of the additional capacity, but if you can’t use it…. At five yards, I was an inch and a half low-left. New standard capacity Glock mags are notorious for not wanting to be loaded all the way. And, they work as reliably as Glocks are reputed to be… right out of the box. After purchasing my Model 32, I took instruction at Thunder Ranch in the Texas Hill country from a confirmed 1911 addict, Clint Smith. I honestly was shocked when I saw ammo is around $25 a box. You have to look it up when they dug that thing up , it looked pityful…………very impressive. Just one more asshole with an opinion who thinks he is Hemmingway. He also practices so much that he has his wife reload for him (What a country!). The sights on my G19 tester were worse than I remembered. I would suggest you might consider the same transition at some point, even if you initially started with an empty chamber. I’m assuming I should do clean it or do something to keep it in top working condition even though it’s not being used. Personally… I cant beleive anyone could actually write another article on a GLOCK. I have Dragon Fire SS barrels in .357, 40 S&W, and a 9mm conversion (bought new mags) from Fire Dragon that has only malfuntioned once on the second round that I fired. I’ve put over 2,500 rounds through my Glocks without a single malfunction. There are other sites where every gun is beautiful and a joy to shoot. First round on all 3 mags loaded to 15 FTF on the first rack of the slide. from brass to steel to aluminum casings. I’ve always shot rifles with my father and haven’t had much experience with pistols or ammo costs. • With these, the gun ran great. The replacements seem to be doing their job. After using a Bianchi Black Widow leather holster, I am now preferring an El Paso Combat leather holster without restraint strap for home and property carry.