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{{Infobox Weapon
|name= Glock 19
|image= ]
|caption=Current model Glock 19
|origin={{flagcountry|Austria}}
|type= ]
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|is_ranged= yes
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|service= 1988-Present
|used_by= ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ],, ] and ]
|wars=
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|designer= ]
|design_date=
|manufacturer= ]
|production_date= 1990
|number=
|variants= 19C
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|weight= 595 g / 20.99 oz (unloaded)
|length= 174 mm / 6.85 in
|part_length= 102 mm / 4.02 in
|width= 30.0 mm / 1.18 in
|height= 128 mm / 5.00 in (with magazine)
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|feed= 10 / 15 / 17 / 33 round ]
|sights= Fixed front and rear
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The '''Glock 19''' is a ] designed and manufactured by ]. The Glock 19 is effectively a reduced size ]. Standard ] capacity is 15 ] of ] ]. Development of the Glock 19 started in 1988. In 1990 it entered service in the ] as the ''Pistol 88B'' (''Pistol 88'' is the designation for the Glock 17). It is also used by ] pilots as their personal defense weapon.{{Fact|date=January 2008}}

==Detail==

The Glock 19 sees widespread use in law enforcement, but is also a very popular ] and carry pistol. Most agencies that use the Glock 17 can also choose the Glock 19 for ]. Compared to the original Glock 17, the Glock 19 has a slide and grip that are 12 mm (0.5 in) shorter, rendering the gun easier to conceal while still retaining service pistol dimensions and performance. Magazines for the larger Glock 17 are also fully compatible with the Glock 19, but will protrude slightly. The Glock 19, similar to all other Glock pistols to date, has three internal ] and no thumb-operated external safties.

The difference between the Glock 19 and the Glock 19C (]) is that the barrel and slide are ] on the C model to reduce ] climb while shooting the pistol.

The ] (NYPD) offers the Glock 19 with the "NY-2" 12 pound trigger pull as a ]. Israel's ], uses a Glock 19C with extended slide stop, extended magazine release, Meprolight night sights and lighter 3.5 pound trigger.

==Generations==
The Glock 19 has undergone two major revisions since its introduction and therefore there are three generations commonly recognized:
* Gen 1: Non-checkered front grip and rear grip.
* Gen 2: Added checkering to the front of the grip as well as rear of grip.
* Gen 3: Added molded finger grooves on front grip, built in rail on frame for light/laser. Thumb reliefs molded into frame.

There have also been many internal changes (most notably the locking block, the extractor, upgraded firing pins and springs)



==References==
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{{citations|date=November 2007}}
* Hartnik, A.E. ''The Complete Encyclopedia of Pistols and Revolvers''. Edison: Chartwell Books, 2002
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==See also==
*], ], ], and ], all of which are based on the ''Glock 19''.

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