Glock Model 19 Serial Numbers
What We Think of the Glock 19:The perfect blending of function and fun. Smooth action, affordable, and faithfully reliable. This will be your favorite 9mm handgun after your 1st fired magazine.What Its Good For:Superbly functional, the G19 is exactly what you would expect from one of Glock's highest selling type of firearm. The 9mm is the most popular caliber, and the compact (middle sized) Glock 19 is the perfect size and function.
We use it for personal defense, target shooting, and just about anything else. It's got less recoil and blowback than a.40 or.45 caliber, meaning you can happily squeal as you effortlessly rapid fire a 15-round magazine. Glock 19 Details:Standard G19 Specs and photo's (click for larger view on each). Glock 23 SpecificationsCaliber: 9mm (9×19)System: Safe ActionLength: 6.85 in. (174 mm)Height: 5.00 in. (127 mm)Weight: 20.9 oz.
(unloaded)Weight: 29 oz.Magazine Capacity: 15 (standard) 17 / 19 / 33 (optional)Trigger Pull: 5.5 lbs. (2.5 kg)Trigger Travel: 0.5 in. (12.5 mm)G19 Hands On Editor and User Review:The Glock 19 is one of the single most popular semi automatic handguns in the world, and for good reason. It's the definition of reliable, uses the most common and affordable caliber, has a high magazine capacity and it's a Glock.Whether you're buying your first gun or are looking to compliment your arsenal with the most reliable 9mm handgun on the market, look no further, this is it.The G19 model is Glocks mid sized model, coming in at 5.00 inches in height which for this shooter is absolutely heaven.
It feels perfect in my hand, which are about average in size (I'm 40, but my wife shoots the same midsize 'compact' that Glock makes in the identical G23). The weight is virtually all in the slide (top half of the gun, easy to remove) and is the only part of the gun that's all steel.The best way to appreciate the Glock 19 is by shooting it, which we've done extensively with no issues in chewing through variable makes of ammo manufacture. Magazines are easy to load and hold a standard 15 9mm capacity, although you can get oversized extenders that go all the way up to 33 rounds (not very practical, but heck it's still fun to shoot).The Glock 19 model is extremely popular with law enforcement, private security, and state officials — I was at a Division of Wildlife meeting with rangers here in Colorado 2 weeks ago and all 3 officers we're carrying the 9mm Glock.Testing the G19 on the firing range was a breeze, with minimal recoil and a very controlled target re-sight process.
If you're new to Glocks, you'll quickly notice the sights and 'bucket' approach to sighting your aim. As soon as I held my first Glock I realized this was a big advantage for me, but every now and then I hear of someone who prefers a more traditional single notch sight. Not me, the bucket approach of the Glock makes for faster target sighting, and faster sighting with accuracy could be the difference you rely on for a protection weapon.The only caveat I have on the 9mm Glock 19 (or the full size G17) is this – for the same price you can buy a.40 caliber and simply add an optional barrel conversion kit — meaning you can effortlessly shoot either the bigger/more powerful.40 caliber or the cheaper and higher magazine capacity 9mm ammo — just by changing out your barrel and magazine. One gun, 2 caliber's. If you can afford the extra $100 – $150 for the extra barrel, if you're looking at the Glock 19 I'd recommend you instead get the Glock 23. It's the exact same weight / height / size as the G19, and you gain a lot more versatility.Glock 19 ReliabilityFirst, it's a Glock. Second, its their highest selling individual handgun.
Third, well, see the first item.If you're not familiar with Glocks and their reputation as taking the most abusive, dirty, and challenged conditions and functioning with perfect reliability then you're in for a pleasant surprise. Compared to Beretta or many other more expensive handguns, the Glock is this shooter's absolute 1st choice brand as far as reliability under fire and under duress. This was the handgun designed and intended for military use, in the field under extreme conditions (think dirt, mud, more dirt, wind, debris, heat, even more dirt) and you get the idea.There's a great DVD titled Glock Torture Test that's a great demo (obviously not recommended for ideal shooting, but it's good to know the Glock is built to handle whatever you'll likely throw at it).
Glock 19 as a Conceal & Carry WeaponUltimately you'll have to decide for yourself if the Compact (mid-size) Glock is the right size for your needs as far as a CCW. Depending on your frame and clothing, I think you'll find it perfectly adequate and it's probably not worth going down to the smaller subcompact G26 9mm Glock.
It only saves about half an inch in height, and the smaller G26 will have a bit more recoil due to the lessened grip size.As far as caliber goes, you'll get different opinions on the use of a 9mm. While it's true many police and law enforcement officers prefer a higher caliber of a.40 or.45, as do some CCW instructors or cowboys, but most will agree the 9mm is certainly adequate. Use a good hollow point ammo and with the rapid but controlled fire capability inherent with the Glock 19 I don't think you'll have any difficulty. GlockYourself Final ThoughtsGo get this weapon, you won't regret it.
Or if you can spring for the extra $150 or so, get the exact same gun (size, height, etc.) in the Glock 23 and you'll be able to shoot either.40 or 9mm caliber, depending on your mood that day.I've been in love with Glocks since I first handled one, from their versatility and after market upgrades (it's insane how much you can customize / add to the Glocks) to reliability, the Glock 19 is the most efficient and reliable 9mm semi auto handgun on the market. I agree they are very comfortable to handle the 19 9mm is a great caliber great to shoot and as alot of people say don't buy a nine. That's pure bull with the ammo out there for the 9 mm they will put you down quick.
So, that out of the way, and on to the next isue. I have talked to alot of people about the Glocks and the survey said they feel great but can't shoot them. They are all over the target if they hit the target at all.
I have to say I personnally had a Glock 23 and i have been a shooter for alot of years and i could not hit the broad side of a barn with it. I gave it away.
I would love to buy the 19 but i am afraid i will run into the same problem. My wife has smaller hands than I, so she can't hold onto my Beretta 92FS very well – so I bought her a Glock 19. After taking this to the range and firing it – I bought another Glock 19 and put the Beretta away for safe keeping.
We both love our Glocks! I really like the consistent trigger pull from the 1st round to the last on the range – the Beretta has a long trigger pull on the first round with the hammer down. The Glock doesn't have that 'problem'.Never had a bit of problems with either one of these pistols. I'd highly recommend this model to anyone looking for a handgun that's easy to shoot and maintain!Jeff Adams.
I have owned several glocks. I think the nine kicks the least. I have put a seattle slug in the 23 in order to reduce the recoil, aid in loading the magazine, and gives a better balance to the gun. I have never had a problem with the 9mms. I had a glock 19, but I sold it to my brother in law. I still have the glock 23, 17, and two 27s.
I have a wolf 9mm barrel which I shoot from the 27. I don't think I have any complaints. I think I prefer a larger bullet like the 40 to the 9mm.
The 9mm should get the job done though. Any gun beats a sharp stick or club. Mind you, 1 in 3 die of a heart attack, and among white people, the murder rate is one in 36,000.
I should probably have one gun and 12 pieces of exercise equipment instead one piece of exercise equipment and and 12 guns. Fear rules over logic.chris. Just remember, when a bullet is in the chamber the gun will fire when you pull the trigger. You should have no problem at the range. If you use the gun fo concealed carry, this might be a problem for the new shooter.
When pulling the gun under duress, if your finger is on the trigger, you might fire it accidently. Just practice practice practice leaving your finger along the slide when you pull the gun from the holster.
Or you can carry without a bullet in the chamber but will have to rack the slide after you pull the gun. This will take a couple more seconds that you might not have in a life threatening situation.Redtape. I am not one to be overprotective, but a person who has never fired a gun needs some hands on training. For your own sake seek out someone who shoots regularly, maybe check the NRA site, or ask you local gun dealer for recommendations.
Your local gun range may be a good solution. Many of us were raised with guns and taught by a parent, but if you didn’t have that advantage, please seek out a qualified person to get you started. There is more to it than buying a gun, loading it, and putting it in the night stand. Your observation on the lack of a safety is a good indication that you are thinking safety – good for you. And I’m impressed that you are asking questions. With a little help I’m sure you will become a happy gun owner.Dave.
I'd rather not sound like a Glock commercial, but I have to say Glock makes very good quality firearms. I've been a.45 cal 1911 frame kind of guy for many years, and still like my ole.45 pistol. However after I bought a Glock 19, I quickly fell in love with this firearm. It is lightweight, well balanced, accurate, nice trigger pull, has easy loading magazines, It Has NEVER jammed after about 1,850 rounds, and Very EASY to Clean 😀 I purchased a plastic holster for my Glock and really like how a Glock locks into the holster. (Prevents someone from pulling my weapon out from behind me etc. ) Glock 19, is my conceal carry weapon, and I love shooting it at the range as well.
My 25 year old daughter tried my Glock 19 at the range and loved how easy it was to rack the slide and how it NEVER Jammed. Her and her husband are buying Glock's for themselves I plan to purchase a couple more glock pistols in the near future. ( Extra Carry weapon, A.45 Cal Glock for a little exta wallop, and a Glock for competing with at the range, and my sub compact for my wife. ( Yeah, she shot mine and wants one too. Lol ).In a nutshell, I'm very happy with my Glock firearm in many ways and would recommend Glock products to my friends and family.David 🙂. Learned to shoot a 22, thanks to some GREAT uncles in the eastern Missouri woods (about 40 miles and 50 YEARS outside of St. After big time pro preparation, 2 teens in high school, years and years later, I was still in school, wife (MS Library Science) with no job, dangerous neighborhood, a direct murder threat, thanks to Crypts & Bloods, we borrowed some money and ARMED UP!
Ex – USAF Special Ops friend introduced the heretofore unknown “Glock 17”, and the rest became History! Local Gun Show enabled 2 G-19’s (both wife and myself shot better with 19 vs 17!) for $388.00 each (summer 1988!), NRA beginner and intermediate classes, LOTS AN LOTS of reload 9mm practice ammo, both teens got some good shooting classes, and we were off! An Enthusiastic Neighborhood watch, lots of talkin’ to neighborhood PD folks, my Dad sent my J.
Penny 16 GA Bolt Action Shotgun, and my Grannie’s single shot “Stevens 22 Cal Model 1917 (a TACKDRIVER!), and lots of “GETTIN THE WORD OUT THAT THERE WAS AT LEAST ONE NEIGHBORHOOD THAT WAS GETTING VERY READY! WE NEVER HEARD FROM THOSE SCUZZBALLS AGAIN!!!My G-19, after a few thousand rounds, wears NIGHT SIGHTS, and she has a lighter trigger pull, as well as a double phase recoil spring, and wears a rubber sleeve around the handle. I run the 1st 2 or 3 rounds as glasser silvers, followed by some FIRST CLASS JHP (Sig V Crown, Fed HSP, etc, solid Copper, etc) FOR ABOUT 10, THEN CONCLUDE THE SYMPHONY WITH SOME HEAVIER JHP (147, 155 Gr JHP)FOR PENETRATION, IF ANYBODY MIGHT STILL BE ALIVE! Any opinion or WISDOMONE QUESTION FOR YOU OLDER “GLOCKIES”OUT THERE! IS THERE ANY TRUTH TO THE CONCERN THAT THE OLDER DUPONT NYLON MIGHT BE HARDENING UP over the decades, becoming somewhat fragile, etc, and possibly NEED A HOT BATH TREATMENT or a SPA at Herr Glocks’s?
You can build your own Glock handgun at home! In fact, under federal law, you can build any standard firearm at home.First, a couple disclaimers:. This applies ONLY to federal law. Your state may restrict this activity and/or certain firearms. You must still file for approval with the ATF for NFA firearms (silencers, short barreled rifles, etc.)How to make your own GlockWe’re going to walk you through the entire process to build your own handgun at home – without a serial number and without registration.One of the benefits to this process is that you have a lot of choices you can make about the firearm you are going to build at home. Of course, there may be too many choices for you so we are also going to help you with lists for three sample builds of a compact/Glock 19-sized pistol.
Polymer 80 Frame Kit – Polymer80.comWe recommend using the for your pistol build.The term “80% receiver” is NOT a legal term. Do not be confused here. An object is considered a firearm once it is able to be readily converted to expel a projectile. This means sometime before it is finished, the ATF will consider it a firearm!Most companies that sell “80%” receivers have obtained approval from ATF that their product hasn’t crossed that magical line yet. This means that when you finish the work, you’re the true manufacturer of the firearm.Don’t start from scratch – use one of these kits! Glock Lower Parts Kit – Brownells.comThe lower parts are what will be installed in your pistol frame.The lower parts for a Glock include:. Magazine Catch Spring.
Magazine Release. Trigger Housing Pin. Locking Block Pin. Slide Lock, Slide Lock Spring.
Extended Slide Stop Lever with Spring. Trigger Housing with Ejector. Connector. Trigger Spring.
Trigger with Trigger Bar. Trigger PinYou can either purchase all of these parts together in a kit or you can purchase each part individually.The simplest (and least expensive) option is to purchase a complete kit. However, if you’d like to truly customize your pistol build, purchasing the parts individually might be your best option.Some of the most commonly customized parts for Glock pistols include triggers, connectors, and magazine releases. We’ll explore each option below.Glock Lower Parts KitsThere are two options for lower parts kits:.Glock Parts Kit: This kit includes all of the parts listed above. The connector is a factory 5 lb connector and the magazine release is the factory extended release.Non-Glock Parts Kit: This kit includes mostly non-Glock parts.
As far as I know, nobody makes a non-Glock trigger housing. Therefore, I guess it’s impossible to make a truly non-Glock Glockbut we can get close. This kit comes with a 3.5 lb connector, extended slide release, extended take-down lever, and an extended magazine release.If you’d like to customize these parts other than what the kits come with, you’ll need to purchase each part individually or purchase one of the kits above along with whichever custom part you want and then simply not use the replaced part from the kit above.Individual Glock Lower PartsWe’re going to cover the most popular upgraded parts. If you buy one of the kits above, you don’t need to purchase any individual parts below. Trigger:If you want a Glock-style trigger, you might as well go with one of the kits above. If you’re going to go with a custom option, however, purchasing an individual trigger is your only way to go.The Zev Tech trigger is amazing.
However, I have adjusted these too light and had reliability issues. Therefore, I use these for “fun” guns (plinking/competition) and not defensive guns.
This trigger kit comes with a neat feature: a set-screw in the trigger housing that allows you to easily adjust for over-travel.If you go with this trigger kit, you’ll also get a trigger housing with ejector, trigger spring, and connector. You’ll also be getting striker springs and a firing pin safety and spring. This is something to keep in mind when we’re covering the slide parts below.I have never owned a CMC Glock Trigger, however, I have tried them on friends’ pistols and I have been impressed – they really are nice triggers! I have large hands, however, and the lip on the bottom of the trigger is not for me. But, as far as I know, it is factory Glock parts with only a new trigger shoe – so, if you’re looking for ultimate in reliability, this may very well be the best Glock trigger upgrade for you.If you go with this trigger kit, you’ll also get a trigger housing with ejector, trigger spring, and connector.Apex makes a whole lot of great upgrades for popular pistols. This is their “action enhancement trigger” which is also sold as just the trigger shoe that you can add to your factory trigger bar, However, since we are building our own Glock from scratch, I’ve included the option that comes with a Glock Gen 3 trigger bar installed.These are just the top three Glock replacement triggers based on my experience. If you’d like to see many more triggers for Glocks, check out theMy personal favorite is the.
When it comes to defensive use, I prefer a factory Glock with factory parts for reliability. However, because this is a “fun gun” that I doubt I’ll be carrying for concealed carry, I’m going for the most fun trigger trigger to shoot, the. Connector:Info coming soon Springs:Info coming soon Slide Stop:Info coming soon Take-down Lever:Info coming soonGlock Lower Part ChoicesPartCostMostly Glock$49.99Budget Non-Glock$81.33Ryan’s Choice$81.33$180.00Total$261.33Step 3 – Choose Your SlideIf you’re wanting to build the “mostly-Glock” option, this could be a difficult step for you. Glock factory slides are available, however, they can be hard to find and are often used.If you’ve already got a Glock at homegreat!
Glock Model 19 Serial Numbers List
You can borrow that slide until you’re ready to upgrade.I wanted to take this opportunity to have a truly custom pistol so I am opting for an aftermarket slide. Here are the best options for aftermarket Glock slides:If you’re looking for a budget build, this is the least expensive slide I could find.I have zero experience with this slide and I can not vouch for how well it works (or whether it will work at all).If you can afford it, or you aren’t going for a “cheapest possible Glock” for fun, please consider upgrading to a slightly nicer slide.This slide is an amazing value for your Glock build!I was very leery of purchasing it (spoiler alert- it’s the one I went with) because it’s cost is so low compared to other slides. However, I thought it was worth the gamble because it was so close to being the cheapest slide and it had the features I wanted: forward cocking serrations AND an RMR cut.I am happy to report that this slide worked AWESOME! I highly recommend this slide for function and value. It is a bit more squared off on the corners, though – this might cause an issue for some holsters.If you’d like to check out this slide without the RMR cut (it’s $30 less expensive), you can see it here:.You already know that I really like Zev products and this slide is no exception – I mean seriously, look at how gorgeous this slide is!If you’re looking to splurge and you want a custom Glock look with the capability to add an RMR, look no further than this slide.I don’t own this exact model, but I have a TON of rounds through a Zev slide with their “SOCOM cut.
Check out all of the.Ok, this isn’t just a slideit is the entire slide assembly. But, I had to include it becauseseriouslyjust look at that thing!I don’t have personal experience with this but I have trust-worthy friends that do and they are very happy with it.If you go this route, you can skip selecting a barrel, sights, and slide parts. But, if you’re looking to save steps, wouldn’t you just purchase a Glock and be done with it?Of course, these are just a FEW options for your Glock slide. To see the rest of your choices, check out.Here are some pictures of the slide I selected along with the barrel (covered next) and recoil spring. Glock Slide ChoicesPartCostMostly GlockGlock Factory Slide$325.00Budget Non-Glock$209.99Ryan’s Choice$229.99Step 4 – Choose Your BarrelThere are.Glock factory barrels are awesome.I know that it is popular to upgrade a Glock’s barrel but I have never understood why in most cases.The Glock barrel is reliable and plenty accurate. I didn’t go with one on this build because I thought it would be fun to avoid Glock brand parts.However, all of my other Glocks, even those with, have factory barrels. In fact, I prefer because the metric threads allow for a better silencer mount.
🙂So, unless you’re trying to go “non-Glock” on this build (like me), you really should consider one of the factory barrels.The Lone Wolf Barrel is the cheapest barrel I can find for a Glock. Unless you can’t afford to, please consider a better barrel.In my experience with these barrels, they can work, but they are very finicky with ammo and if your slide’s dimensions are slightly tighter than the factory dimensions (common for a “tighter” lock-up), then this barrel likely won’t fit and/or function.So, doing an “el-cheapO” build? Go with this barrel. Want some reliability?