Glock 17 or Glock 19?

[FLAWLS1]

I'm looking at these 2 Glocks as my 9mm. I shot the 19 already, but not the 17. I'm looking for people who have owned both or experienced shooting both. I want to hear your reviews on the 2.

[Jonathan Doe]

I like the original size guns. Full size 1911's, full size Glocks, Full size 92FS, Full size M-1A's, etc...

[RollingCode3]

I own 2 G17 and 2 G19. The compact size Glock (19, 23, etc..) is perfect for CCW and HD. The G17 is more comfortable in my hands and I shoot more accurate with it.

G19 = CCW and HD
G17 = HD, range gun, competition gun

[Tripper]

i like both.
maybe consider what distance you would be shooting at, and considering 'in general' a longer slide would mean longer sight would mean better accuracy at longer range, that might suggest the 17, whereas always short distance might suggest the 19.

see if you can rent or borrow the other one, and then decide, i know one range that rents almost anything (wheres bay area ((i can think of a few bay areas)), not sure suggesting anything around here would do you any good)

Tripper

[FUBAR]

G19

[SarcoBlaster]

Depends on what you're going to use it for, and RollingCode3 summed it up nicely. If it's going to be a range only gun, another option is the G34; longer sight radius and you get the 4.5lb connector.

I have both the G17 and G19, but if I had to keep one, it'd be the G19 because I feel that it's more versatile.

[Baconator]

Both. That's what I did. Had the Glock 19 first.

[Tripper]

I actually agree

Get both

Tripper

[FLAWLS1]

I'm not going to shoot in competitions. I'll be taking it to the range every now and then. As for HD I'll probably use this or my 1911 OR my shotgun (when I get it).

[FLAWLS1]

I own 2 G17 and 2 G19. The compact size Glock (19, 23, etc..) is perfect for CCW and HD. The G17 is more comfortable in my hands and I shoot more accurate with it.

G19 = CCW and HD
G17 = HD, range gun, competition gun

You must be a Glockaholic! You have any other pics of the 19 and 17 side by side?

[emtnsocali]

im right there with ya. Im fairly set on the g17 though. g19=OAL 6.85" with a 4.02" barrel. g17=OAL 7.32" with a 4.49" barrel.......almost seems a wash dont it? plus you get to use those 17rds mags you have sitting around that you bought before the ban instead of the 15rnd mags for the g19 i think i can handle the extra half inch for +2 rounds.

[Tripper]

We probably shouldn't mention the model 22/23 huh

Tripper

[RollingCode3]

You must be a Glockaholic! You have any other pics of the 19 and 17 side by side?

G19gen3 vs. g19gen4

[emtnsocali]

im going with the 9mm mostly for the practice. i have a 1911 also which the .45 is my hd gun. with ammo prices the way they are im thinking 9mm for practice and .45 for hd why spend the money on a .40? at least thats why im staying away from the g22/23

[HighLander51]

The G19 is a nice carry gun, although the G23 gets you alot more juice for the same size. The G17 is way better for gun games.

G17L, G24C, G20, G31, G17 x 3, G23, G19



G24 9mm Hybrid



Past Glocks: G21 x 2, G30, G26, G22 1st Gen, G23 1st Gen, G17L 1st Gen, G34.....