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| Chuck |
Posted - July 31 2009 : 05:52:51 AM
I picked one up a few weeks ago. Shot it a bit, then a bit more, wasn't sure that I liked it. I've had G17s for years, and G26s a BUGs, but never owned my own G19.
I eventually qual'd with the 19 and started carrying it either in a Galco fanny pack when I run with my dogs, or in an IWB Blade Tech holster.
Was in KCMO today out to dinner with the family and dressed more "nicer" than normal. During the day's activities I contemplated how comfortable the G19 was in the IWB holster (the G26 was the BUG of the day in a Don Hume ankle rig).
Like I said, at first I wasn't sure I'd be keeping the 19, now I'm not sure how I've gone so long without one. |
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| Gary1911A1 |
Posted - February 28 2010 : 11:54:57 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Chuck
Bad people I am professionally acquainted with don't like me, and I'm not going to let a loose pit bull eat my little buddies.
I have encountered both bad people and bad dogs while jogging.
I hear you on this. I've run into one person who was an inmate at the prison I retired from who wanted to stab me. It's a good thing for him he didn't show a snank or knife. |
| alnico357 |
Posted - February 26 2010 : 2:03:27 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Chuck
I have encountered both bad people and bad dogs while jogging.
Me too. Over the last 33 years I've gotten pretty good at kicking dogs in the head. |
| Slick |
Posted - February 26 2010 : 01:58:45 AM
I also carry a gun (and a knife) while jogging... for the same reasons.
Either my P3AT or j frame, usually in my shorts pocket. I have carried my Glock in a fanny pack as well.
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| Chuck |
Posted - February 25 2010 : 10:20:15 PM
Bad people I am professionally acquainted with don't like me, and I'm not going to let a loose pit bull eat my little buddies.
I have encountered both bad people and bad dogs while jogging. |
| alnico357 |
Posted - February 25 2010 : 6:35:02 PM
[quote]Originally posted by Chuck
and started carrying it either in a Galco fanny pack when I run with my dogs, or in an IWB Blade Tech holster.
You are a dedicated gun carrier- I sometimes carry a folding knife when I run but never have run with a gun. |
| Gary1911A1 |
Posted - February 25 2010 : 1:02:21 PM
quote:
Originally posted by medicguy
I sold my Glock 19 in September to a friend who is a probation / parole officer in my state, with the understanding that when she gets the money she will buy her own. I REALLY miss my Glock 19. I have a seperate Glock 19 on Lay-Away at a gun shop.
I bet you live in Ohio. The Glock 19 as iven good service to Probation/Parole here. She really should of gotten her own by now and given your 19 back. |
| Slick |
Posted - February 25 2010 : 03:25:15 AM
You most likely will.. as I have lost a 1911, M&P, Glock 19, Browning Hi Power... Need I go on?
But trust me, it is a loss well worth taking!
If you traded off your old friend for a constant carry companion that feels "right" for you, you have nothing to regret.
Stay safe,
Slick |
| Merlin 2 |
Posted - February 24 2010 : 3:49:43 PM
Some may cringe at this, but I recently sold my beloved Colt Python 6" S.S. to get the money for a Glock 19. Tough economic times and low cash supply dictated this move. Even though I have owned my Python for 25 years, I rarely shot it. A bit big and heavy and tough to keep looking shinny new in S.S.
So with the money I purchased the 19, a Crimson Trace LG-417 and also had the XS Big Dot Tritium sight installed. Along with that I also purchased 10 mags and plenty of ammo for practice and defense and a Galco Royal Guard IWB holster. Also had just enough to sign up for the Utah Concealed Carry Permit Class in a couple of weeks.
It was sad to see my old friend go, but I feel much better now having a gun that I carry for my primary. I also carry a Colt Detective Special or S&W Model 60 in a Smartcarry deep concealment holster.
The 19 just "feels right" in my hand. It points right where I am looking and I have put about 800 rounds through it during several outings and haven't had one malfunction. My close distance focus has gone down hill since I turned 47, but I can see the large XS sight perfect, it stands out like a white pie plate when you bring the gun up to eye level, you just can't miss it. After watching the free Crimson Trace DVD on the benefits of their laser sights, I could see that there potentially could be a need for one in certain situations. I shoot this gun better than I have any other hand gun to date, it is very accurate. This is also the first Glock I have ever owned or shot, except the one I rented before purchasing this one. So far I would do it all over again if I had the chance. My wife is looking forward to giving it a try the next time I go to the range, but I am afraid I will lose it to her if I let her try it. |
| medicguy |
Posted - February 24 2010 : 08:19:59 AM
I sold my Glock 19 in September to a friend who is a probation / parole officer in my state, with the understanding that when she gets the money she will buy her own. I REALLY miss my Glock 19. I have a seperate Glock 19 on Lay-Away at a gun shop. |
| Glenn |
Posted - February 23 2010 : 5:20:50 PM
I was a dummy and traded mine for a G21SF I like it that gun does have its merits and most of the local departments have switched to the G21 the only hold outs being some other agencies further South and the ASP getting back on topic some of my favorite handguns are the Browning HP, Smith 642 , Glock 19 and Bulgarian Makarov. |
| Chuck |
Posted - February 23 2010 : 03:45:10 AM
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Originally posted by Arvinator
Chuck, off topic a little but what part of Arkansas did you visit?
Stayed in Fayetteville, went to Devil's Den and Petite Jean for hiking.
Beautiful area.
I was lucky enough to get to take the G19 to Puerto Rico last month as well, along with my 638.
Both are superb carry guns, comfortable to carry, comforting to have at hand. |
| Line Rider |
Posted - February 20 2010 : 2:41:26 PM
I have been carrying a Gl 19 off duty for the last three years. Usually I carried it in a Milt Sparks SS II it hides great. I've used it in two or three classes that I've attended. Simply put, the gun shoots better than I do. |
| dullh |
Posted - December 13 2009 : 10:07:49 PM
When I'm not carrying my G19 I carry a G26 right front pocket in a size 4 Uncle Mike's pocket holster - those holsters are cheap and effective. Carry the 642 the same way in a size 2 holster. |
| wolfgang2000 |
Posted - December 10 2009 : 12:46:00 PM
I carry a Glock 26 daily in the strong side front pocket. I use a BlackHawk pocket holster. No problems or worries.
I used just the G26 for a long time, but nothing else went into that pocket, just the gun. The pocket holster does cut down on the amount of pocket lint at trash that gets on the gun. |
| nightlighter12 |
Posted - December 09 2009 : 4:25:05 PM
Gary, I carry a G-26 in my pants pocket every day. I put it in a glove first, that covers 1/2 the slide and the trigger guard, then put it in my pocket. Another pocket carries the Charter undercover .38 and I put my surefire 6p and a G-19 mag in another pocket. Shhhhhh, don't tell anyone where I work I do this, they'll get upset about it. |
| Gary1911A1 |
Posted - December 09 2009 : 11:13:46 AM
An 8 # trigger would certainly add to safety. I may find myself also carrying a Glock one day in the future if 218 is modified as I have read. Have a good day Jeff. |
| jle3030 |
Posted - December 08 2009 : 7:45:48 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Gary1911A1
Jeff, I don't think I would carry a Glock in a pocket unless the chamber was empty. I only carry a Glock in a holster that covers the trigger guard with rigid material and even then I'm careful on holstering it.
8# New York trigger (finally learned to like it). Trigger discipline. Thirteen years training and experience with this particular gun including a *lot* of carry time. A lot of experimentation seriously trying to trip the trigger "accidentally" while doing anything I would ever reasonably expect to do. (gun empty of course). I haven't been able to make it happen yet. *Nothing* else in the pocket. Heavy, i.e. well padded, coat.
I certainly respect the Glock, but I have learned not to fear it. What I *have* experienced is SA safeties working off when they shouldn't and a very scary failure to decock a DA/SA auto. "It's all a matter of what failure mode you fear the most."
One Glock AD that I do have personal knowledge of involved reholstering into a "secure" holster. The shooter's finger was off the trigger, but it was a cold day and the fingertip of a loose fitting glove caught in the trigger guard.
Jeff |
| Arvinator |
Posted - December 08 2009 : 6:02:47 PM
Chuck, off topic a little but what part of Arkansas did you visit? |
| Gary1911A1 |
Posted - December 08 2009 : 4:11:17 PM
Jeff, I don't think I would carry a Glock in a pocket unless the chamber was empty. I only carry a Glock in a holster that covers the trigger guard with rigid material and even then I'm careful on holstering it. |
| jle3030 |
Posted - December 08 2009 : 06:05:18 AM
AND.... If the heavy coat pockets are big enough and configured right, the G19 makes a superior coat pocket gun. Yesterday the G19 came out of the IWB and went in the coat pocket while out and about. The 642 got evicted to the left side coat pocket. Good setup. Getting back inside, the G19 goes back IWB and the 642 returns to the left front pants pocket. I had been carrying right and left side J-frames in the coat with the Glock buried IWB. You do need the right coat, however...
Jeff |
| Chuck |
Posted - December 08 2009 : 04:43:35 AM
I note my G19 is the same general size and weight as my old Detective Special (a handy sized gun), with more than twice as many of what are more powerful rounds, and the gun is far more durable and much less maintenance intensive. |
| Stephen A. Camp |
Posted - December 08 2009 : 01:27:18 AM
Hello. As has been mentioned, many find the Glock 19 "just right" for concealed carry or home defense. The other night I couldn't sleep and went for a fairly long walk around 2AM. Under my jacket was a holstered Glock 19 loaded with DPX, a spare magazine of the same and my trusted S&W Model 642 loaded with Remington 158-gr. LHP +P.
Being sort of a traditionalist type shooter, toting a G19 is a bold move since I normally carry either a couple of DA revolvers or a 9mm Hi Power or 1911-type .45 ACP.
(Kind of liked it, though...)
Best. |
| Chuck |
Posted - December 07 2009 : 03:48:01 AM
I took last week off work, my wife and I went to visit family in Louisiana, went through Arkansas and did some hiking on the way, and on the way back.
My G19 was with me the whole time, carried in a Galco IWB copy of the Summer Special.
As I previously said, I didn't ever have a use for a G19, until I gave it a real try, and now I have no idea how I managed without one.
This has quickly become my favorite off-duty gun, ever. |
| dullh |
Posted - December 06 2009 : 9:35:16 PM
My two most favorite 9mm handguns of all time:
#1 - Browning Hi-Power
Tied for #1 - Glock 19
I love my G19 and it's here to stay!
The G19 and the 642 make a super team! |
| ENH |
Posted - November 12 2009 : 5:55:19 PM
quote:
Originally posted by bandaidman
Well I've been reading for a while but thought I would respond and be somewhat different. I seem to be in a minority but I have never had a glock that felt good to me, I've shot 19's,26,30's but the grip just doesn't fit my hand. I have found and like the Springfield XD's they just feel better. Comments?
My Glocks and Springfield's have had grip reductions by Springer and Robar. My Glock 23 now fits my hand as well as a 1911 and has become one of my favorite carry guns. Like you, before the grip work I never cared for either. |
