Sidearms & Scatterguns Glock 19x vs Gen 5

[man32ahan]

What's everybody's thoughts on it?

Pros/Cons compared to a gen 5 19?

These are really the only two models I'm interested in getting when I upgrade.

 

[man32ahan]

Anybody?

 

[Mike 556]

Sorry but I can't help you with the Gen 5s. From Glocks website, the 19 x is about a 1/2" taller, basically a shorter barreled 17. I really don't understand it, just get the 17. That said the 19 conceals better. Depends on what you want to do with it. I've been carrying a Gen 4 19 for a few years, also shoot it in a couple matches each year just to keep sharp with my carry weapon. Mostly shoot the 34 for matches. I really like the glock platform, they will feed almost anything and are reliable. It's a very simple weapon to work on, and doesn't really need much in way of aftermarket parts to be competitive.
I have a Gen 5 17 coming in a week or two, just to give it a try.

 

[pineoak]

I LOVE the 19 slide on a 17 frame. Don't care for the color or other features on the 19x.

When they come out with that same as as standard black model Gen5 or 6, I'll get one.

If purchasing for CC, I'd go standard Gen5 19

if you don't really want the 19x, skip it

EDIT: went to a gun shop today. at least at this particular shop, the G19x was only $30 more than the Gen5 G17 model

The takeaways I got were that: 1. the slide on the 19x is really nice, the grip color is diarrhea colored 2.the G19x comes with night sights for only $30 more.

If you already own a G19 holster and the G19x fits in it and the night sights are only $30 more, I'd get the 19x if I could get past the diarrhea colored grip.

G19x in black would be my next pistol purchase

 

[man32ahan]

Thanks guys! Still trying to decide lol

 

[jbell]

I have been carrying a Gen 4 19 for a wile now and it is great, it has a set of Vickers sights on it (love them!). I am really looking forward to seeing a 19X as I would not mind a bit larger grip, however I am also waiting to see a CZ P10C. But I still like my G4 19. I will be keeping my eyes on this thread to see what people think.

 

[solipsism]

I couldn't stand the front strap cut out on the gen5 19, pinched my pinky and if you try inside the mag at the wrong angle it binds.

 

[cumminsdsl]

Can't really go wrong with either. I have a gen 5 19 with vickers base plates and an extended grip plug. For all around use it is the best hand gun I have owned. I was tempted to run out and get the 19x when it was released, but after shooting the one my buddy bought I decided to keep the gen 5. It is a 17 frame with a 19 slide so only about .5" difference between it and a 17.

I have a 17 mos and 43 as well. I guess if you wanted to only have one it may be a nice compromise.