Glock created the market for polymer striker-fired handguns and has inspired a fervent following. This popular gun is big enough for most people to comfortably hold and fire, with recoil that’s manageable. It points well (even if the flat, combat-focused trigger isn’t to your taste). And it accepts compatible extended magazines that let you increase capacity to 17 or more rounds.
Features
The Glock 19 is a strikingly reliable striker-fired pistol chambered in 9mm. Its compact dimensions allow it to serve in a variety of roles including traditional service, backup, and concealed carry duties. The FBI, USMC MARSOC, and Navy SEALS are just a few of the security services that trust the Glock 19 to save their lives.
The Gen 5 model incorporates several upgrades to improve functionality and appearance, including a new nDLC finish that reduces damage and wear while making lubrication easier. It also deletes the finger grooves on the grip frame and adds a removable lanyard ring.
There are a plethora of accessories to help you customize your Glock 19. Changing the backstrap creates a grip shape that feels better in your hand and boosts accuracy. And replacing the standard magazine release with a Glock 19-compatible one streamlines mag changes and increases speed. You can even upgrade the trigger for better precision and comfort.
Reliability
Glock established the polymer striker-fired handgun market and inspired a fanatical following before competitors could catch up. Glock pistols are highly reliable, a fact that has earned them the endorsement of law enforcement agencies and military personnel.
The Glock 19’s design eliminates many common problems associated with striker-fired guns, such as hammer bite and snagging on clothing during a draw. Its internal mechanisms also ensure consistent and predictable trigger pulls, which are especially important when operating under stress.
A Glock 19 is a solid home defense pistol, but it can be further equipped to make it more effective in a variety of situations. For example, adding a red dot sight improves accuracy and speed by simplifying target acquisition.
Other upgrades include magwells and extended slide releases to make magazine changes more efficient. Additionally, stippling the frame enhances grip purchase when hands are wet (e.g. from rain, sweat, or blood) and increases comfort in hot weather.
Modifications
Glock is the world’s most popular pistol and there are a ton of modifications you can make to improve its functionality or personalization. Some of the most common upgrades are new sights to give shooters a sight picture they prefer or a more precise front sight for better accuracy.
Another popular modification is to replace the stock trigger with a more responsive one. The factory trigger is fine but there are aftermarket options that can make the gun shoot much more crisply.
A more serious upgrade is a match barrel, which is typically made out of stainless or a more specialized alloy to prevent corrosion from the stress of competition shooting.
Magazine base plates are a more minor modification that can serve a functional purpose by giving shooters the option to color code their magazines so they can quickly identify what ammo they have loaded into their pistols. Other options include mag releases that make reloads faster and more certain.
Accessories
Adding the right Glock accessories can enhance performance, improve comfort and functionality, and help you customize your pistol to your specific needs. Options include sights, lights, grips, recoil management upgrades, and more. Sights such as night sights and fiber optic sights improve target acquisition and accuracy in low-light conditions. Lights and lasers offer illumination and visibility, essential in tactical situations. Compensators and muzzle devices reduce recoil and improve accuracy, making them popular choices for competitive shooters and concealed carry enthusiasts.
What’s Next?
Upgraded triggers, such as those from CMC Triggers, offer a crisper break and reduced weight for better control and shot accuracy. Other recoil management upgrades, such as the Buffer Technologies recoil buffer, make your Glock 19 easier to shoot by reducing felt recoil.
Personalized accessories like magazine base plates provide a sleek look and improved ammunition organization. They are easy to install and compatible with a wide range of accessories. Tyrant Designs offers a selection of Glock 19 magazines base plates in different colors and finishes to suit your style.
