Is the g19 obsolete

[YoungMilsurpGuy]

Going to stir the pot here.

Is the glock 19 obsolete? Back 20 years ago it was probably one of the best pistols.

However for concealed carry there seems to be 1.5 stack guns like the p365xl or hellcat or even a g48 with a shield arms magazine

And for duty use, bigger higher capacity guns exist.

So what is it good for in Anno 2024? A jack of all trades starter pistol for a guy starting out? A detectives gun? Something else I'm not considering

 

[WebSnyper]

I think it has it's place as a well established, good capacity 9mm. It's the Honda Accord or Toyota Camry of the gun world. It's hard to go wrong, but there are many options out there now that may well be a better fit, have better configs, options, etc.

 

[sheepdog697]

They're still relevant. There maybe some better options, but it's still a solid gun overall. Just my .02

 

[Peacekeeper3073]

 

[LtScott14]

Have owned and carried for LEO, Security. and personal protection for over 20 years. Don't see anytime soon moving on to another. Uhm, except for a G45-5. Best of both worlds, but my G19-3 is in my nightstand.

 

[jsx1043]

I think they are still very relevant. I carry a G19.4 with RMR for work (“duty”) and a Springfield Hellcat Pro with RMR for EDC. In all honesty, I probably shoot the Hellcat better, but after 25 years behind the Glock platform, I have no doubts about ability with it. They are nearly the same size and capacity, with the Hellcat being slightly thinner and a touch easier to conceal AIWB, but if I was a “one and done” guy, I’d most assuredly vote for the G19 due to the vast array of parts, accessories, mags (stendos) and holsters, all for at a lower cost and better availability than Springfield.

For my needs, a handgun is pressed into service and if I had to pick one to suit all of my needs, I wouldn’t hesitate for the G19. My needs are obviously different than most having a “duty” necessity, but a G19 with a spare 21 round mag is a formidable EDC choice.

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

Why doesnt glock pump out some new mags like sigs design that fits the 19 frame still. Get like 5-6 more rounds, becomes more relevant again. Just seems like the glock 19 being bigger than a sig 365, it should be able to hold 20+ rounds. Maybe im not seeing something

 

[Chewie]

Nope, not obsolete. Just another excuse used to justify a new shiney to the swmbo or self.
If it still goes bang everytime and meets requirements, it's not obsolete.

 

[92FSTech]

I see this post as more questioning the viability of the "compact" form factor than the G19 itself. My answer is, "Not at all."

Not everybody wants a tiny gun. Some guys don't have little girly hands but still want something a little smaller than a full-size duty pistol for CCW. I'm not a Glock guy, but most of my collection of semi-auto handguns fall into the traditional "compact" category (P320, P229, P225, P228, Beretta 92X Compact, Springfield EMP4, etc.), which is pretty much defined by the G19.

Not everybody is trying to conceal, either. The G19 makes a decent duty gun, or woods carry piece, and its size difference from the G17 keeps it from digging into the seat of the car so much, and makes it easier to slip into a CCW rig after work. Yet it gives up very little in terms of shootability to the "full-size" gun.

 

[NHT3]

Not in our lifetime. After carrying one for many years I've transitioned to a PSA Dagger because of the ergonomics but mechanically it's still a 19

 

[Malware]

Yes it is, if you need someone to destroy yours I would be happy to help

 

[88E30M50]

The G19/23 size is still one of the best carry options out there. As is the P229, CZ PCR and many other guns that have been around forever

 

[MrSmitty]

They are still selling and relevant, stating that, I'd opt for a variant, like a Dagger, or a Kiger.

 

[AZ D]

No, it’s definitely not obsolete just based off of its track record.

 

[Bluedragon]

Given what the Glock is and how it can perform as a firearm, I dont think it will ever be or anytime soon considered "obsolete"

 

[Amishman44]

The Glock 19 may have slowed a bit in overall sales numbers, mainly due to the increase in competitive products and options, but is it any less viable?
Answer: Absolutely not!
I do like the Glock 26 (with a Glock 19 magazine and an X-Grip spacer) and, lately, the Glock 45...but that, in no way, diminishes the Glock 19's viability!

 

[jsx1043]

Why doesnt glock pump out some new mags like sigs design that fits the 19 frame still. Get like 5-6 more rounds, becomes more relevant again. Just seems like the glock 19 being bigger than an sig 365, it should be able to hold 20+ rounds. Maybe im not seeing something

This is just unfortunately due to Glock’s magazine design. The plastic shell over over the metal liner is just bulkier than metal mag designs. When I put a G19 mag next to a Hellcat Pro mag, they are obviously much different in size while having the same capacity. Hence why Shield Arms made a metal mag to put 15 rounds in the G43X/48. Glock could do it, but they obviously won’t retool entire factories to make new mags, and they don’t have any financial incentive to change styles at this point with millions of mags out in circulation and assumably thousands in storage and aftermarket companies already making products to fill that niche.

 

[tcecil88]

The Glock 19 Gen 2 was my first Glock back in 1993. I don't shoot my Gen 3 as much as I used to, but it is definitely not obsolete. I replaced the old dim night sights today with new XS Sights night sights. My son had this one for awhile till I found a nice used G19 Gen 5 for him. I missed my Gen 3 so much I traded him and got it back.
My son's G19 Gen 5. It's an early one with the grip cutout, but it was essentially new. I put my old TLR-3 on it until he can get a better light.

Used Glock 19's can be had for good prices and make an excellent first pistol for personal and home defense. They are not for everyone, but they definitely have their place.

 

[Creedmoor]

Why doesnt glock pump out some new mags like sigs design that fits the 19 frame still. Get like 5-6 more rounds, becomes more relevant again. Just seems like the glock 19 being bigger than a sig 365, it should be able to hold 20+ rounds. Maybe im not seeing something

I haven't had good luck with glock 19 mags, they just don't hang in for the long haul. Maybe its the ozone layer being eaten away?

 

[CB1911]

I've witnessed some crazy good shooting from competitors in IDPA matches using Glock 19 's.
No it is not obsolete. I know for me when under pressure it's going to take a lot more work with the smaller guns to try and match the performance of the 19.