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| Glock 19 | |
|---|---|
 Current model Glock 19 | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin |  Austria |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1988-Present |
| Used by | NYPD, FBI, DEA, USAF, Iraqi Police, Royal Malaysian Police, Malaysian Armed Forces, Swedish Armed Forces, Special Assault Team,, PSP and GNR |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Gaston Glock |
| Designed | 1975-1990 |
| Manufacturer | Glock |
| Produced | 1990 |
| Variants | 19C |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 595 g / 20.99 oz (unloaded) |
| Length | 174 mm / 6.85 in |
| Barrel length | 102 mm / 4.02 in |
| Width | 30.0 mm / 1.18 in |
| Height | 128 mm / 5.00 in (with magazine) |
| Cartridge | 9x19mm Parabellum |
| Action | Safe action |
| Feed system | 10 / 15 / 17 / 33 round magazine |
| Sights | Fixed front and rear |
The Glock 19 is a pistol designed and manufactured by Glock. The Glock 19 is effectively a reduced size Glock 17. Standard magazine capacity is 15 rounds of 9x19mm Parabellum ammunition. Development of the Glock 19 started in 1988. In 1990 it entered service in the Swedish Army as the Pistol 88B (Pistol 88 is the designation for the Glock 17). It is also used by USAF pilots as their personal defense weapon.
Detail
The Glock 19 sees widespread use in law enforcement, but is also a very popular self-defense and carry pistol. Most agencies that use the Glock 17 can also choose the Glock 19 for concealed carry. 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 safeties and no thumb-operated external safties.
The difference between the Glock 19 and the Glock 19C (Compensated) is that the barrel and slide are ported on the C model to reduce muzzle climb while shooting the pistol.
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) offers the Glock 19 with the "NY-2" 12 pound trigger pull as a service pistol. Israel's Shabak, 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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- Hartnik, A.E. The Complete Encyclopedia of Pistols and Revolvers. Edison: Chartwell Books, 2002
See also
External links
- Glock's website
- Video showing how to field-strip the Glock 19
- Glock image taken from Arundel Militaria