The Glock 19X is the latest development from the Austrian company Glock, introduced in January 2022. This pistol combines a full-size frame with a long grip like the Glock 17, and a short slide and barrel like the more compact Glock 19. The Glock 19X was intended as a model for participation in the competition for the main pistol for the US Army - MHS (Modular Handgun System). However, in the finals he lost to his competitor, SIG P320, and the competition itself was full of intrigue and scandals. Be that as it may, the G19X model is not only a rethinking of the form factor performed by conservative Austrians, but also a progressive step in the marketing and branding of all the company’s products. Let's start with the appearance. Before the advent of the G19X model, all standard and compact size pistols produced by Glock GmbH were as similar to each other as two peas in a pod. The shorter the bolt and barrel, the shorter the handle. In addition, Glock has never produced pistols with a slide color other than black. All pistol cases were just as radically black.
The new Glock 19X is completely finished in Coyote - not only the metal parts, but also the polymer parts, including the magazines and case. This means that for the release of this pistol, separate lines for the production of cases and magazines were put into operation, and most importantly, a separate process for applying a sand-colored nPVD protective coating to the slides was implemented. Agree, after almost 40 years of producing “black” pistols (with slight deviations towards sand or olive-colored frames), this is a serious step for the company. It is important to note that the Glock 19X, which uses the traditional Safe Action system of three independent safeties, is not part of any of the generations into which Glock divides all of its pistols. The Glock 19X pistol has almost all the features of the fifth generation models - but only because it was developed in parallel with them. Like the 5, the G19X also features an ambidextrous slide stop, no finger recesses, and a new GLOCK Marksman Barrel (GMB). But at the same time, at the base of the handle there is no extended magazine shaft receiver, the handle itself is elongated in its front part (which is why fifth-generation magazines are not compatible with the G19X), and a loop for a safety cord has appeared.
Glock 19X also received its own brand design and logo, which the Austrians clearly emphasize: this pistol stands apart from the rest of their product line.
Characteristics and equipment
The Glock 19X is made in 9x19 caliber. The bolt is covered with a protective nPVD coating, which, according to the manufacturer, will reliably protect the pistol from corrosion, chemical attack and harsh environmental influences (be it heat, extreme cold or high humidity). The pistol is equipped with a proprietary GLOCK Marksman Barrel with polygonal rifling of an improved profile - now they have become closer to the classic ones. An optimized barrel crown profile is also announced. As a result, the accuracy and accuracy of the G19X are noticeably improved compared to earlier generations of Glock pistols.
The Glock 19X pistol comes with one standard 17-round magazine and two high-capacity 19-round magazines. All magazines have a sand-colored body with a black feeder. Also included in the package are four handle pads of different sizes. The pistol is equipped with either a metal rear sight and front sight, or a metal rear sight and front sight with light-accumulating inserts. Note that the sights are also made in Coyote color. All of this is packaged in Glock's signature sand-colored polymer box.
The New Frontier
As soon as the Gen5 G19 was available I got my hands on one.
It wasn't love at first grip, exactly, but it was mild infatuation.
The gun fits my hands more comfortably than previous generations thanks to the removal of those pesky finger grooves. It wasn't just that, though; the dimensions of the Gen5 G19 may not technically be different but it has an entirely different feel in your hands than the earlier generations.
A cutout in the magwell of the Gen5 G19 falls right under my pinky finger while shooting. PLUS no finger groves!
Trigger reach remains at 2.76-inches but the changes to the grip itself made it fit my long fingers better. The gun is fractionally heavier than the other gens, too. Those might sound like inconsequential changes but sometimes it's the seemingly minute details that make a gun rock.
MHS: intrigues, scandals, investigations
The program to adopt the new main pistol of the US Army and US Air Force was called the Modular Handgun System. The process of selecting a pistol to replace the Beretta M9 and SIG Sauer M11 (P228) lasted for 13 years. The active phase of the competition, which included testing samples, began in 2015. The terms of the competition did not indicate the exact number of pistols that were planned to be purchased. But it was stipulated that the participants also had to supply the troops with ammunition for pistols. The following Glock pistols took part in the competition: G17MHS and G19MHS in 9x19 caliber, as well as G22MHS and G23MHS in .40 S&W caliber. Beretta entered its APX model into the competition, although many were confident that they would enter the M9A3 pistol, which, according to the . CZ provided the P-07 MHS and P-09 MHS for the competition in 9x19 and .40 S&W calibers, respectively. FN USA decided to participate in the competition with the FNS pistol, KRISS USA exhibited a modification of its Sphinx SDP. The SIG Sauer concern presented the P320 MHS pistol. Smith & Wesson offered a version of the M&P2.0 model. The Turkish Canik TP40AF and the German H&K VP40 also took part in the competition. It is noteworthy that some companies never spoke publicly about participating in the MHS competition or did not show the pistols they submitted to the Army for testing to the general public.
The final dates for submitting weapons to the competition have changed, and the budget has been cut repeatedly. The constant changes in mood and uncertainty of the commission were expressed in the fact that in early 2016 it was announced that the .40 S&W caliber was preferable to 9x19 - and all companies that did not present an option in this caliber were eliminated from the competition. This is a funny moment, considering that the caliber was not specified in the technical specifications. It was only stipulated that the required terminal ballistics (which can be roughly interpreted as “lethal effect”) must exceed that of the standard 9 mm M882 cartridge (with an FMJ bullet). Another funny episode was associated with the statement of the US Army Chief of Staff, General Mark Miley, that the program for selecting and testing a new pistol is so drawn out and expensive that it would be cheaper to provide every infantryman, pilot and sailor with pistols for the cost of the program itself by simply purchasing them in the store. The general made this speech on a talk show on national television. Miley also suggested that everyone buy the Glock 19 model, since the US Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC) approved this pistol, purchasing it for the NAVY SEALs, and further implementation of the MHS is simply a waste of money.
Beretta M9
According to the results of the MHS competition, the victory was given to the model from SIG Sauer. Glock filed a protest with the US Government Accountability Office (GAO), which was forced to prove that the money allocated for the purchase of new weapons would not be wasted. Glock said the competition ended improperly and nearly a year ahead of schedule—and that a basic reliability test was not conducted. There was a 17-page official response to this, saying that the Glock and SIG Sauer samples were virtually identical in reliability based on the tests that had already been conducted, and that the Glock received a lower score for ergonomics in the only subjective test of all. The main reason was that it turned out to be more expensive, and even the proposal to reduce the price of the pistol by eliminating several levels of quality control during production did not change the commission’s opinion. It should be noted that in order to participate in the competition, SIG Sauer entered into an agreement with Winchester, one of the largest ammunition manufacturers, which made it possible to significantly reduce the price and expand the supply of cartridges that was part of the contract.
US Army Rangers adopted the Glock 19
The competition ended, and SIG Sauer pistols with the designations XM17 and XM18 (compact version) had already begun to enter the troops, when suddenly a scandal broke out regarding the insufficient reliability of the SIG Sauer P320 system - the pistols fired spontaneously when dropped. Last summer, a highly publicized lawsuit was filed by a Connecticut police officer whose P320 fired while in a holster on his equipment belt. The police officer was opening the trunk of his patrol SUV, the belt fell, and as he fell to the ground, the gun went off, seriously wounding the law enforcement officer. The SIG Sauer company stated that this is only possible in civilian modifications of pistols, and announced a program for returning weapons for modification. All this public scandal took place against the backdrop of another high-profile lawsuit: the Austrian company Steyr Mannlicher sued SIG Sauer for patent infringement: it was stated that the modular system that SIG used for its pistols was patented by Steyr back in 2001.
Glock 23 MHS in .40 S&W
The trials continue, and the military personnel already have pistols, and it will be very interesting to see how this all ends.
That History, Thought…
Did you know GLOCK Ges.mbH didn't start out manufacturing firearms?
Gaston Glock founded the company back in 1963 but it wasn't until the 1970s he made his foray into firearms in an explosive way – by manufacturing grenade casings and machine gun belt links. (Admit it, now you want a GLOCK grenade.)
Then, in 1981, a 52-year-old Gaston designed and manufactured his first gun for the Austrian military. Sorry, G19 fans, the first GLOCK was a G17. Thus began Gen1.
Glock 17, Gen 1. Doesn't look much different, does it?
For your sake, I'll subdue my inner gun geek and summarize the gun's history instead of taking a deep dive into the generations. Basically, Gaston created the inaugural model to meet the military's specific needs.
The Austrian military wanted a handgun capable of being fired quickly and accurately; when it came down to it, Gaston decided in order to meet the level of speed they demanded, external safeties had to be eliminated.
He spent eighteen months designing the Gen 1 GLOCK, developing the well-known SAFE ACTION System and its trio of internal safeties: trigger, firing pin, and drop safeties. The internal safeties of the GLOCK the most-argued feature of the handgun.
Glock Safe Action Safety System
GLOCKs are simple.
The average GLOCK contains 35 parts, way less than the approximately 58 of a 1911 or a Colt Python with 57 parts.
Fewer parts translate to fewer potential failure points and have the benefit of simplifying repairs, maintenance, and modifications. Sounds like a win to me.
There are currently five generations of GLOCKs.
Over the years changes have been made like the Gen2 texturing of the front and backstraps, Gen3's forward accessory rails and locking block pin, and Gen4's reversible magazine release, to name a few.
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One important change made during Gen2 is often glossed over by fanboys but bears discussion: the AD heard 'round the world.
Civil career
At first glance, it is not entirely clear why the G19X is needed if there are already G19 and G17 models? Indeed, these two pistols have been the flagships of the Austrian manufacturer for many years. The full-size Glock 17 is a proven favorite as the standard military and police option, while the compact Glock 19 is the choice of those who, in addition to sufficient firepower, also need concealed carry capabilities. At the same time, G19 owners noted that the full-size handle of the “17” is more comfortable to hold, and two cartridges in the magazine will never be superfluous. Those who received the Glock 17 as standard sometimes would like the slide to be shorter - for greater convenience of concealed carry.
Glock 45 and Glock 19X
A solution to this problem is offered by subcompact options (for Glock in 9x19 these are the G26 and G43 models). However, not everyone is ready to choose a subcompact, giving preference to magazine capacity and ease of holding. Among those who carry a pistol constantly, the debate continues: what has a stronger influence on the comfort of carrying - the length of the barrel or the length of the handle? Everyone is right in their own way. The comfort of wearing significantly depends on the length of the barrel if the pistol is located on the front of the belt (at 11 o'clock, 12 o'clock or 1 o'clock). The length of the handle, in turn, determines the convenience if the pistol is located on the side of the belt or is moved closer to the back - a protruding handle will unmask the weapon, even if it is hidden under several layers of clothing, or if the shooter has a dense build.
Among my friends there are those who, due to the specific nature of their service, carry their service weapons under their clothes. These are people of very diverse body types, and, in their experience, a pistol with a full-size grip can only be fully concealed when worn in the front, “at 12 o’clock,” or in the back, at about “6 o’clock.” But even when worn this way, the length of the barrel makes itself felt when sitting in a car, at a table, or when bending or squatting. One thing is clear: carrying a concealed pistol on oneself is a very individual thing, and everyone chooses the method of placing the weapon based on their own convenience and personal idea of \u200b\u200busing it.
Glock 45
The manufacturer's announcement about the release of the 19X model on the civilian market caused extraordinary excitement both among fans of Glock products and among pistol lovers in general. Gradually, they all began to divide into two camps: those who saw the 19X as a replacement for the G19 model, and those who decided that the new product would supplant the G17. Everyone saw something in the new Glock that suited them. Do not forget that the Glock 19X pistol was designed as a service weapon for the armed forces, and was supposed to be carried in an external waist or hip holster; that is, concealment, placement under clothing or in a belt holster was not a priority for the designers when creating this model. The appearance of the Glock 19X on the market caused a real sensation in the USA and throughout the rest of the civilized world, where it is possible to purchase personal short-barreled weapons. Just imagine: in the first 180 days of sales, 100,000 G19X pistols were sold around the world! The popularity of the new product turned out to be so high that the Austrians decided to canonize this form factor and released the Glock 45 Gen 5 pistol (in black and with the coveted notch in the front of the bolt), thereby introducing it into the main model range. By the way, the appearance of the Glock 45 led to some confusion in the American weapons community, because in the States the name Glock 45 is a simplification for referring to any Glock of .45 ACP caliber. And yes, many still do not know that the model number of any Glock pistol is, in fact, just a serial number of the design.
First presentation of G19X in Ukraine
The presentation of the Glock 19X in Ukraine took place in September - during the second match this year according to the GSSF (Glock Shooting Sport Foundation) rules. Each of the tournament participants could try out the new product. Personally, as a member of the Glock Shooting Squad IBIS sports team, I had the opportunity to study this pistol in more detail and shoot with it for some time. First of all, I want to say that I am left-handed, and my main pistol is a Glock 17 Gen5, so I was already familiar with how the Austrians solved the problem of left-handed shooters by duplicating the slide release key on the right side of the frame. What surprised me was that the new pistol had excellent balance and felt almost like a Glock 17 when shooting - with just a little more recoil. I liked the sights (though I didn't test them in low light conditions). The difference in barrel length between the G19X and G17 is imperceptible when aiming and has little effect on the behavior of the bullet. In any case, on targets at distances up to 30 m, I did not notice any difference with my pistol (let me remind you that both the Glock 17 Gen5 and the Glock19X are equipped with new GLOCK Marksman Barrel barrels). But I can say based on my own experience that the accuracy of fire of the “five” and 19X is higher than that of pistols of previous generations. The difference in feel between the G19X and the regular G19 Gen5 is significant: with the G19X, the shooter gains more control over the pistol during tempo shooting. As for the convenience of replacing magazines, I did not notice any noticeable slowdown due to the lack of expansion on the shaft (by the way, the plastic loop for the safety cord is removable on the G19X). However (probably for those who want to use the new Glock for sport) extended extended magwells will be available soon.
And, as the manufacturer correctly points out, the Glock 19X is a “crossover”, that is, a product that takes the best from two flagships, Glock 17 and Glock 19, and is intended for those who still could not make a choice. Now, with the advent of the Glock 19X and Glock 45, fans of the Austrian brand who prefer the 9x19 mm caliber will have even more headaches when choosing - after all, each Glock is good in its own way.
Characteristics of the airsoft pistol BE VE-G001VB-BK Gen 5 (6 mm, Glock 17)
| Manufacturer | |
| Combat prototype | Pistol Glock 17 (Austria) |
| View | Airsoft pistol |
| Type | Gas pneumatics |
| Caliber | 6.0 mm |
| Speed | 90-100 m/s |
| Type of ammunition | Plastic balls 6 mm |
| Barrel type | Smooth |
| Number of charges | 25 pcs |
| Shooting mode | Semi-automatic |
| Energy source | Green Gas |
| Blowback | Eat |
| Fuse | Eat |
| Shutter material | Metal |
| Frame material | Plastic |
| Color | Black |
| Size | Length - 200 mm |
| Weight | 800 grams |
| A country | Taiwan |
| Equipment | Gun, packaging, brief documentation, copy of certificate (upon buyer's request), replacement pads |
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By The Numbers
Reliability 5/5
Spanning all four Gen 5 G19s I've run, I've put over 3500 rounds through this model (the number continues to grow since it's the gun currently at my side). The only failures have been ammo-related.
I prefer to put a minimum of 500 rounds through any handgun I'm considering carrying and the Gen 5 G19 soared through those first 500 rounds beautifully. This is a reliable gun (of course it is, it's a GLOCK).
Ergonomics 5/5
This is a slightly subjective evaluation. The gun fits my hands as if it was made for me, but it might not fit you the same way. The removal of the finger grooves is a huge bonus, in my opinion, and the alterations to this generation somehow made it more natural for me to draw and fire.
Trigger pull weight averaged 5 pounds, 2.5 ounces out of five pulls with 5 pounds, 3.9 ounces being the heaviestI can work the controls without shifting my grip and fire it quite precisely one-handed, strong or support side. GLOCK included a cut-out at the front of the mag well which does annoy me because it's directly under my pinky finger. It's a minor thing but worth mentioning.
Accuracy 4/5
The Gen 5 G19 loses a point here because it dislikes some ammo. For example, it consistently shot ragged one-hole groups at ten yards, shooting offhand, when loaded with Remington 9mm 115 grain UMC. But when I switched to Federal Syntech 9mm 115 grain RN the groups expanded.
This is not unique to the model; the majority of firearms prefer one ammo over another. It is less a complaint and more an observation.
Customization 3/5
Here we fall to a “3” because the Gen 5 aftermarket parts are not yet available at the same incredible number of prior generation's mods. Give it time. I'm sure they will be.
That said, normal accessories like lights, lasers, and sights are compatible for the most part – especially lights. The Streamlight TLR-7 is a perfect companion for any defensive-oriented pistol.
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Value 4/5
GLOCKs are workhorse pistols. They aren't high-priced BBQ guns and I don't expect a factory gun to perform to the same level as a custom gun. With AmeriGlo Night Sights – an upgrade I always want on my self-defense guns – it has an MSRP of $699.99.
Most Dependable
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This is a significant price bump above the current going rates of $499.99 for a new Gen 4 model. Is it worth it? I think so, but it does make some sense if you want to wait for the prices to drop a bit more.
Overall 4/5
The Bestselling G19
My first self-defense handgun was a Gen3 G27, a pistol that saved my life one day and earned a permanent place in my safe. This means I do have a little bias in favor of polymer handguns (as long as they're reliable and accurate).
And although I don't carry my old G27 much anymore I refuse to give it up. Say what you want, there's nothing wrong with .40 Smith & Wesson. But I digress.
The most popular model of GLOCK currently on the market is, of course, the G19.
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Yes, the G17 is a common duty gun for law enforcement and alphabet agencies around the globe, but the G19 is where it's at (or so the sales say). In fact, when GLOCK launched the G19X they sold more than 100,000 of them in under six months–just one reason why they're on our best Glocks list!
There aren't just hundreds of thousands of these plastic fantastic pistols out there, there are millions. More than ten million. (If you don't own one, go ahead and give in to peer pressure. Get a GLOCK. Get three.)
Here's the kicker. The G19 is not mine
favorite model. I own a few and I've built Polymer80 versions but my heart is with other models.
Various Polymer 80 Glocks
Due in part to my reluctance to commit to this particular model I decided to spend more time running G19s and see if it changed my mind.
After years spent reviewing guns for a living I've turned into a bit of a handgun snob; for better or worse I have a tendency to make snap decisions regarding whether or not I want a gun for my personal use.
Changing my mind tends to be an insurmountable task, but here we are.
The AD Heard 'Round the World
American Handgunner
gets credit for the phrase describing what happened to a Suffolk County, New York LEO on January 2, 1992.
He was kitting up for night shift and chambered a round prior to holstering his weapon. Well, that round that ended up embedded in the wall. He immediately reported the accidental discharge to his range officer who assumed it was all the LEO's fault.
In defense of the RO, most “accidental” discharges are human error.
The officer persisted, though, and insisted the gun be examined before his shift. When the LEO arrived at the range the R0 was so convinced it was negligence he didn't bother taking the GLOCK inside. Instead, he walked outside, intending to school the LEO on trigger safety.
As part of his demonstration, he chambered a round while keeping his trigger finger high and clear of the gun's trigger.
The gun fired.
The men then moved to the range itself where the gun repeated the sequence. Finally, it AD'ed a three-round burst. They FedEx'ed the G19 to Georgia. GLOCK never officially took responsibility for AD but did end up announcing a “voluntary product upgrade.”
“Voluntary Product Upgrade”
The upgrade involved replacing the firing pin, firing pin safety, extractor, spring-loaded bearing, and upper trigger bar. Suffice to say there were significant tooling changes made.
Today's GLOCKs are renowned for being both reliable and affordable. They've become the workhorse of the gun world, the guns some see as the Butterface of the firearms world (hot body, ugly face). Then there are those – myself included – who are fond of the blocky black pistol's appearance.
