19X is this a sales gimmick ?

[tercel89]

I got to looking at the Glock 19X . To me it seems like a sales gimmick. If you take a 19 and insert a 17 magazine then there ya go . Or to make it more "better looking" just add an X-Grip to smooth the gap.  I just don't get paying the extra money for it . Any thoughts ?

[TGO David]

Everyone that I know who owns one of them says the improvements aren't just in the grip length.  They say the trigger is better than any other Glock due to changes in the trigger system and/or sear.  Also, the explanation I've heard several times now for why the grip length and slide length work so well for certain applications has to do with who the pistol was originally designed for.

Keep in mind it was designed as a contender for the joint service pistol.  Anyone wearing body armor with side panels needed a shorter slide so that they weren't drawing "all of that gun" out of a holster and trying to clear it past their armor.

 

[tercel89]

I have a gen 5 17 for my duty pistol and for me the trigger pull is about the same and so is the groupings . I have a personal g26 gen 5 just cause I was curious. I still don't see that big a difference from it and the Gen 3's or 4's.

[Ahitchc4]

I like the fact that it comes with night sights, a flush 17 rounder and 2 extra 19 round clips for around the same price as other standard glocks. I also like the desert coloration even though I know a lot of people don’t. 

Edited April 8, 2018 by Ahitchc4

[GlockSpock]

Everyone that I know who owns one of them says the improvements aren't just in the grip length.  They say the trigger is better than any other Glock due to changes in the trigger system and/or sear.  Also, the explanation I've heard several times now for why the grip length and slide length work so well for certain applications has to do with who the pistol was originally designed for.
Keep in mind it was designed as a contender for the joint service pistol.  Anyone wearing body armor with side panels needed a shorter slide so that they weren't drawing "all of that gun" out of a holster and trying to clear it past their armor.
 

Are those trigger improvements to the 19x specifically or all Gen 5 pistols?


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[TGO David]

49 minutes ago, CZ9MM said:

 

Are those trigger improvements to the 19x specifically or all Gen 5 pistols?


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A friend of mine, Mike Sisino, says that it feels different and more improved to him than the Gen 5 trigger.

[tntnixon]

Hmmmm

[A.J. Holst]

I like Dolo's moniker of Glock Commander. 

The concept makes sense, I have a 19 cut to a 26, does that make it an Officer?

I'd like a little more info from users on trigger comparison.

[gr8smiles]

Picked up one today. Went to the range and ran about 200 flawless rounds through it. Shot it side my side with my vp9 and vp9sk. Trigger was great and gun shot really smooth. Minimal felt recoil and more accurate than I.

[tercel89]

Hey here's my Glock 26X LOL , just messing around but it does fit my hand better than the Glock 19 . For some reason the 19 doesn't fit me . The G17 and 26 fit me better.

Edited April 8, 2018 by tercel89

[willis68]

My next pistol will be a 19X I love them