Gen 5 Glock 19 vs 17

[TomJ]

Not surprisingly, the LGS sold out quickly. I'm going to hold off for now and watch for another deal.

 

[imac98374]

I have a Gen 3 17 & 19, a 19X, and a Gen4 21. Everybody makes holsters for these guns, so every one is carryable. I like shooting all of these guns, and these are all keepers. I had an early Gen4 22 and I hated that gun.

If I only had a Glock 19 then I’d want a Gen4 21 to complement the nine, since it’s a full size gun and a .45ACP and (IMHO) everybody should have a full-size .45ACP. If Glock ever decides to release a Gen5 21SF, I think they will sell tons of these.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but the gen4 21 without any additional backstraps attached is the same size as a gen3 21SF. The “normal” gen3 frame is a monster!

I was lucky enough to end up with a G19 and G17..both gen 4..I shot both and the G17 fit my hand better, even with a G17, 17r magazine in the G19. Yes, it's easier to CCW a 19, but I had a G26 for that. Traded the G19..

It’s true. In addition to the length, the finger groove spacing (on the gen 3-4s) and the grip angle/hump are different enough that I could never warm up to the 19, despite it being the well recognized do-all-er. For me the 17 feels better than the 19, but I shoot the 26 better than either of them. Go figure?

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Not surprisingly, the LGS sold out quickly. I'm going to hold off for now and watch for another deal.

Now you have plenty of time to research and try a 17 for yourself before deciding.

 

[JTQ]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but the gen4 21 without any additional backstraps attached is the same size as a gen3 21SF.

True, which why there will probably never be a Gen 5 G21SF as the base-line Gen 4 and on G21 should all be SF dimensions.

 

[TomJ]

Now you have plenty of time to research and try a 17 for yourself before deciding.

I'm going to pick one up but have time to wait for the right price. With prices going up with this latest panic I can wait for things to settle back down, whenever that is.

 

[JDR]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but the gen4 21 without any additional backstraps attached is the same size as a gen3 21SF. The “normal” gen3 frame is a monster!

I’m not correcting you, my Gen4 G21 without the large beavertail backstrap carved up the web of my shooting hand like you couldn’t believe. Drew blood every time I shot it. The large beavertail backstrap solved the problem and the gun points better to a target to boot. The 21SF in Gen5 would definitely work for me anyway.

 

[needmorecowbell]

Exactly the same carry setup I have..short barreled G19...

I would do on a 26 since pinky hangs off but for me the g19 grip is long enough so adding a xgrip would only be cosmetic

 

[JR24]

I find the 17 feels better in my hand, but the 19 actually shoots better in my hands in every practical way. Ended up selling my 17 since it just didn't have a use for me, have a 19X that can go nightstand or whatnot.

Actually like the finger grooves of the Gen 4 17 better than the grooveless Gen 5, just feels a little better in my hands.

 

[Tcruse]

I have a Gen 5 Glock 19 which I like well enough. My LGS sent an e-mail out today and has a good price on a Gen 5 17. I've had the itch to pick up the 17, but the practical side of me is thinking that it's pretty much a duplicate of the 19, except it's a little bigger. Does the 17 bring anything to the table that the 19 doesn't that I'm not aware of? I don't shoot competitively and this would be a range gun only.

19X or G45 - are models that you should try before purchase. I shoot 19X better than G17 Gen4

 

[TomJ]

19X or G45 - are models that you should try before purchase. I shoot 19X better than G17 Gen4

I'll give them a look.

 

[imac98374]

19X or G45 - are models that you should try before purchase. I shoot 19X better than G17 Gen4

But notably the difference between the g4 17 and the 19x/G45 as they relate to shoot-ability are the 1. Finger grooves and 2. Sight radius. The first is totally user preference and with the second the shorter sight radius of the 19x and 45 could only hurt.

Other things that make the 19x/45 more potentially accurate than the g4 17 are 1. The different bar geometry and resultant trigger feel, 2. The marksman barrel with tighter chamber and traditional lands/grooves. Both of those would be present on a G5 G17.

I think the best case for the G45 is for the person belt carrying OWB frequently, (think police duty gun where interference with vehicles/seats might be a perceived problem), particularly when used with an optic which negates the shorter sight radius. Or for people with a bunch of G19 holsters who don’t want to rebuy for their new pistol

In short, if shoot-ability/accuracy is your goal, I would have a hard time arguing for a g45/19x when comparing to a gen5 17.

 

[JR24]

But notably the difference between the g4 17 and the 19x/G45 as they relate to shoot-ability are the 1. Finger grooves and 2. Sight radius. The first is totally user preference and with the second the shorter sight radius of the 19x and 45 could only hurt.

Other things that make the 19x/45 more potentially accurate than the g4 17 are 1. The different bar geometry and resultant trigger feel, 2. The marksman barrel with tighter chamber and traditional lands/grooves. Both of those would be present on a G5 G17.

I think the best case for the G45 is for the person belt carrying OWB frequently, (think police duty gun where interference with vehicles/seats might be a perceived problem), particularly when used with an optic which negates the shorter sight radius. Or for people with a bunch of G19 holsters who don’t want to rebuy for their new pistol

In short, if shoot-ability/accuracy is your goal, I would have a hard time arguing for a g45/19x when comparing to a gen5 17.

Or for people with fading eyesight, and colorblindness to boot, who find the shorter sight radius much easier to find the front sight properly. Significantly better with any of the 4" barrel guns at all ranges over longer barrel.

Carried IWB, the shorter barrel is more comfortable in the pants for me, and does draw faster, not a ton, but measurable on the clock. With the more blocky slide and where I carry (1-2 o'clock with a bit of a forward cant) I find a bulge by my pocket with the longer barreled Glock that doesn't show up on the 19 length holster. I do not have this particular issue with thinner 1911 holsters, but Glocks are pretty noticable to me, though I do know just where to look.

I much prefer the 19X/45 for a variety of reasons, myself. To the point I no longer even have a 17.

 

[Edcnh]

I have had both a Gen 4 17 and a 19. The 19 feels better in my hand so I kept the Gen 4 19. I have tried a Gen 5 19 but did not like it. I have a Gen 4 21 as well so I guess I prefer the finger grips on Glocks.

 

[md7]

To me the 19 is a bit more versatile, and it can take 17 mags too. Both are excellent, but my choice is the 19.