Glock 19 is effectively a reduced-size Glock 17; it is called the “Compact” by the manufacturer. The Glock 19 has a shorter barrel (by about half an inch) and pistol grip compared to the Glock 17. Since it is a smaller gun, it is more popular for concealed-carry uses.
Both these semi-automatic pistols use 9mm cartridges and were designed by Gaston Glock. Another advantage of Glock 19 pistols is that they are compatible with Glock 17 magazines but Glock 19 magazines cannot be used in a Glock 17 pistol.
The Glock 26 is even smaller than the Glock 19 and is compatible with both Glock 19 and Glock 17 magazines. However, Glock 26 magazines cannot be used with Glock 19 or Glock 17.
Comparison chart
 | Glock 17 | Glock 19 |
|---|---|---|
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| Place of origin | Austria | Austria |
| Length | 209 mm | 174 mm |
| Cartridge | 9x19mm | 9x19mm |
| Barrel length | 114 mm | 102 mm |
| Designer | Gaston Glock | Gaston Glock |
| Used by | Law enforcement in 36 countries, Criminal use and military use | Law enforcement in 19 countries, Criminal use and military use |
| Gun Type | Semi-automatic pistol | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Standard magazine capacity | 17 | 15 |
| Weight unloaded | 625 g | 595 g |
| Sight radius | 6.49” | 6.02” |
| Trigger pull | 5.5lbs | 5.5 lbs |
| Recoil spring strength | 17 lbs | 18 lbs |
| Style | Standard | Compact |
| Concealed carry | Less suitable | More suitable |
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Manufacturer | Glock Inc. | Glock Inc. |
| Feed system | Box magazine, several available feeds | 17 round magazine, 33 rounds extended clip, 50 round drum magazine, 100 rounds double drum magazine. |
| Weight | 750g unloaded /1090g loaded | 670 grams Unloaded/855 grams loaded |
| Introduction (from Wikipedia) | The Glock pistol, sometimes referred to by the manufacturer as a Glock "Safe Action" Pistol or colloquially as a Glock, is a series of polymer-framed, short recoil-operated, locked breech semi-automatic pistols designed and produced by Glock Ges.m.b. | The Glock 19 is effectively a reduced-size Glock 17, called the "Compact" by the manufacturer. It was first produced in 1988, primarily for military and law enforcement. The Glock 19's barrel and pistol grip are shorter by about 12 mm (0.5 in) compar |
| Variants | Glock 17, 17C, 18, 18C | G19 gen 1, gen 2, gen 3, gen 4 (generations) |
| Muzzle velocity | 375 m/s (1,230 ft/s) (Glock 17, 17C, 18, 18C) | from 985 to 1500 ft/sec |
| Effective range | 50m (55 yards)(Glock 17, 17C, 18, 18C) | 40 to 50 yards |
Specifications
The Glock 17 uses 9x19 mm cartridges. It is 186 mm (7.32 inches) long, with a barrel length of 114 mm (4.49 in) and a standard magazine capacity of 17. It weighs 625g (22 oz) when unloaded.
The Glock 19 is considered the “compact” style Glock. It also takes 9x19mm cartridges, but is only 174 mm (6.85 in) long, with a barrel length of 102 mm (4.01 in). It has a standard magazine capacity of 15 and weighs 595g (21 oz) when unloaded.
The Glock 19 pistol is compatible with factory magazines from the Glock 17 and Glock 18, with available capacities of 10, 17, 19, and 33 rounds. With the exception of the slide, frame, barrel, locking block, recoil spring, guide rod, and slide lock spring, all of the other components are interchangeable between the models 17 and 19.
Cost
The Glock 17 costs an average of $500. The Glock 19 is the same price with an average cost of $500.
Performance
The Glock 17 and Glock 19 are virtually identical except for size. Users report no difference in durability, accuracy or reliability.
Users
The Glock 17 is used by law enforcement officials in Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemberg, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and Venezuela.
The Glock 19 is used by law enforcement officials in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Iraq, Israel, Lithuania, Malaysia, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, the United States and Yemen.
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