Why Don’t I Like The G19?

[Paxal]

I’m supposed to like it. I want to like it. But, somehow, it’s my least favorite.

The grip feels odd. The trigger thingy has sharp edges that get annoying after 50 rounds or so. The night sights are not so great. I don’t know what to say. I bought this as an FUAC the moment I drove across the Utah line. I didn’t own a Glock then, and thought that “I had to have a Glock” because that is what all the experts told me I needed. Without one, it was implied that I would be zombie food very quickly. So, I bought it, thinking I could pair it with my Sub2k. But now, I’m seriously thinking of converting that to a “multi-mag” model so I can pair it with a different gun. It will be a pain, but it’s doable.

I think I may be a DA/SA person at heart.

I forgot to mention that the G19 trigger makes a weird sound that I don’t like either.

Why don’t I really like this Glock. I feel bad that it just sits in the safe, alone and lonely. I know I’m supposed to carry it everyday and love it and beat the hell out of anyone who says anything bad about it, but, I don’t. I figure that it must be me. What’s wrong with me? Why don‘t I like the G19? (Give me a minute to get my poncho on before you start hurling shit at me.)

 

[Catskillkid]

What generation is it (4 or 5)?

And while I happen to like Glocks a lot they're not for everybody. Some, like you said, do better with a DA/SA as opposed to a striker fire. In my opinion, the cult of Glock is just that...a cult. They're great guns but they're not God's gift either and not meant for everyone.

 

[Defilade]

Sell it.

 

[tirwin1]

 

[BDinPutnam]

For me personally- the 19 is slightly too small, the 17 is slightly too large in the hand.

I suppose I should just split the baby and get an 18C. That's how it works, right, it should be right in the middle?

 

[Catskillkid]

I'll also add that I have two Glocks: A G30S which I'm "meh" about and a G43 which I like a lot. Was thinking about getting a G19 myself because it's "what you're supposed to have." For now I think I'll stick to my SIG P320C which is essentially a Glock 19. I'd recommend trying the SIG. You might like that better.

 

[Deplorable Me]

I like my G19 hated my G30. All Gen 4. That extra little length on the grip fits my hands just right. G19s are utilitarian, simple and cost effective. My go to trunk gun with a good Kydex holster. A pinch big for concealed carry. One in my collection I'll never trade.

 

[kev74]

Also not a Glock fan. I shoot them well enough, but they just don't do it for me. Several times I almost bought one with the idea of shooting GSSF matches, but couldn't make myself do it.

 

[Jem45472]

Never shot one, I suppose I need to. Just didn't feel right in my hand.

 

[Jaywmustang]

How many round do you have on the pistol?

 

[Marine Cpl]

I’m not a Glock 19 or 17 fan. I don’t see the need for the extra length in both barrel and grip. A Glock 26 however serves me well. With a finger extension on the magazine, it’s perfect.

The sights that it comes with suck. The Ameriglo sights that I replaced it with are the tits. The trigger that it came with left much to be desired. The Overwatch trigger that I replaced it with is the best trigger I have ever felt just second to a 1911 trigger.

The grip angle didn’t feel right for me. But it made me more accurate than my former 1911, XDS, or my current LCP grip angle on point shooting.

Stock Glocks by themselves are usually bought for their reliability. They work for some as is but for some they need a little help to make them perfect. It’s a starting point to have a solid, reliable platform that you can tweak to your liking.

Kind of like an AR. There is no stock AR out there that is perfect for everyone. But if you change the handguard, stock, trigger, ect, it gets tailored to be perfect for you.

Sure you can buy another handgun that comes with better night sights than the Glock. But are those night sights the exact ones you want? Is the trigger perfect for you or is it just way better than Glocks stock trigger? Does your gun with the better trigger than a stock Glock trigger have aftermarket support to get an even better trigger that fits you perfectly than the one you currently have? Many don’t and that’s the reason why most start out with the stock Glock.

 

[Edwardteach72]

Try a glock 17 or 45.

I honestly cant stand the 19 because of where the hump lands, but I carry a G17 or a G45 every day

 

[Edwardteach72]

As for the trigger part that's due to import laws. And the larger 17/45/34 have a smooth trigger (you can also order them online and even a standard smooth glock trigger is so much better than the serrated ones on the 19)

 

[Edwardteach72]

I'll also add that I have two Glocks: A G30S which I'm "meh" about and a G43 which I like a lot. Was thinking about getting a G19 myself because it's "what you're supposed to have." For now I think I'll stick to my SIG P320C which is essentially a Glock 19. I'd recommend trying the SIG. You might like that better.

You may actually be more interested in the G45 if you like your 320c .

The glock 19 is actually smaller than the 320c

 

[Paxal]

How many round do you have on the pistol?

Dont know. Not many. Well under 1000 Im sure.

 

[Paxal]

Well I feel better now, knowing its not jst me.

I should sell it,but, I hate getting rid of guns. It doesnt seem right somehow.

 

[togmaster]

They work. Other than that YMMV.

 

[maverick52]

It’s a personal matter. Everyone has their own likes or dislikes. My G19 serves me well. It’s my favorite gun to shoot that I own and I am very accurate with it. If I was in a gun fight it would be the one weapon I would want. I also replaced the trigger with an apex trigger and that made it much smoother.
Now I shot a Sig 226 legion recently at a friends house and that was the nicest gun I ever handled. But I’m in no rush to spend that much right now.

 

[Bananabandit]

If youre donating, I volunteer as tribute

 

[Jaywmustang]

Dont know. Not many. Well under 1000 Im sure.

Maybe u need more trigger time to feel comfortable with it. I don’t own a g19 but I do have glocks.

 

[tlj000]

I like mine but who cares what I or anybody else likes.
If you don't like it or use it get rid of it. Replace it with something you enjoy shooting.

 

[Jem45472]

It’s a personal matter. Everyone has their own likes or dislikes. My G19 serves me well. It’s my favorite gun to shoot that I own and I am very accurate with it. If I was in a gun fight it would be the one weapon I would want. I also replaced the trigger with an apex trigger and that made it much smoother.
Now I shot a Sig 226 legion recently at a friends house and that was the nicest gun I ever handled. But I’m in no rush to spend that much right now.

A sig 229 sao legion is on my list for this year, that's good news to hear.

 

[cgrutt]

Have a G19 dont think I ever shot it lol...

Have two 23's which are basically same gun with a little more snap. I like them so suppose I'd like the 19. Bought the second 23 for redundancy. Guess same can be said for the G19 redundant in different common caliber. Will probably let my kid practice with the 19 when the time comes...