Im new to the board, but have been shooting handguns and rifles my whole life. Im trying to decide between getting a full sized Glock 17 vs a medium sixed Glock 19.
They would probably see occasional CCW use, but are more likely to spend time as a "truck" gun and a range gun. I might also be interested in shooting some IDPA with it as well. I've shot a Glock 17 before, years ago, and loved it, and Ive owned and shot both Glock 22s and 23s before as well; but never shot a Glock 19 in 9mm.
I already have several fullsized pistols: a 1911 .45, a used expolice Glock 22 .40, and a SigSauer 226 9mm as well as one smaller pistol, a S&W Jframe .38.
Ive usually used the J frame for CCW in a front pocket holster when I carry, but since I have to enter government buildings with metal detectors quite often for work, subsequently, I don't really CCW into the office every day and usually the J frame stays in the truck.
FWIW, I have zero complains about the J frame, other than than it only has 5 rounds. I knew that going in, so not really complaining, just, I think I might want more firepower on the occasions I do CCW.
Im 6ft tall and 230lbs so I think I could conceal most full sized pistols, and have with an IWB holster, with a jacket before during the fall or winter. BUT, I live in the south, and During summer months its too hot to regularly wear a jacket.
Thing is - since this may only be for "occasional" CCW, part of me thinks getting the full sized G17 is the way to go - because it will likely be easier to handle and shoot on the range - and I would almost certianly like using it in IDPA. (Also FYI: Ive shot IDPA before with the Sig 9mm, but didnt always like the double action first shot, and its been finicky lately - which is disturbing in a Sig. Ive also shot IDPA with my Glock .40, but it was a little too snappy for me for accurate multiple shots. Im in the high Marksman/Low Sharpshooter classification range and I shoot for practical practice, not gaming)
Lastly, FWIW Ive had the midsized .40 cal Glock before (23) and part of me liked it alot, but I definitely thought the recoil in it was too snappy to be easy to shoot. Lately my
I do understand that it is entirely likely that I may end up buying both the G19 and the G17 eventually, but I only have the $ to buy one for now. Maybe can get the other next year.
If I could only get one now ... Which one should it be?
Sorry for the long post. Thanks in advance for your advice.
They would probably see occasional CCW use, but are more likely to spend time as a "truck" gun and a range gun. I might also be interested in shooting some IDPA with it as well. I've shot a Glock 17 before, years ago, and loved it, and Ive owned and shot both Glock 22s and 23s before as well; but never shot a Glock 19 in 9mm.
I already have several fullsized pistols: a 1911 .45, a used expolice Glock 22 .40, and a SigSauer 226 9mm as well as one smaller pistol, a S&W Jframe .38.
Ive usually used the J frame for CCW in a front pocket holster when I carry, but since I have to enter government buildings with metal detectors quite often for work, subsequently, I don't really CCW into the office every day and usually the J frame stays in the truck.
FWIW, I have zero complains about the J frame, other than than it only has 5 rounds. I knew that going in, so not really complaining, just, I think I might want more firepower on the occasions I do CCW.
Im 6ft tall and 230lbs so I think I could conceal most full sized pistols, and have with an IWB holster, with a jacket before during the fall or winter. BUT, I live in the south, and During summer months its too hot to regularly wear a jacket.
Thing is - since this may only be for "occasional" CCW, part of me thinks getting the full sized G17 is the way to go - because it will likely be easier to handle and shoot on the range - and I would almost certianly like using it in IDPA. (Also FYI: Ive shot IDPA before with the Sig 9mm, but didnt always like the double action first shot, and its been finicky lately - which is disturbing in a Sig. Ive also shot IDPA with my Glock .40, but it was a little too snappy for me for accurate multiple shots. Im in the high Marksman/Low Sharpshooter classification range and I shoot for practical practice, not gaming)
Lastly, FWIW Ive had the midsized .40 cal Glock before (23) and part of me liked it alot, but I definitely thought the recoil in it was too snappy to be easy to shoot. Lately my
I do understand that it is entirely likely that I may end up buying both the G19 and the G17 eventually, but I only have the $ to buy one for now. Maybe can get the other next year.
If I could only get one now ... Which one should it be?
Sorry for the long post. Thanks in advance for your advice.
