Glock 19X or Glock 19 Gen 5 What's the Best Choice for Self Defense?

Some of these differences are very minor and others are important to know about.

The Glock 19 is the most popular concealed carry 9mm pistol on the market and has been the top selling firearm for many years. There are many reasons for the popularity of the Glock 19 and during the search for a new military sidearm, Glock introduced the Glock 19x.

While the military ultimately chose the Sig P320 as their new standard issue sidearm, the Glock 19x was a very close second. The Glock 19 is used by the Navy seals and many other government agencies. The Glock 19x was released to the public with only a few modifications from the original pistol that went through the military trials.

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[mynameismudd]

The 19X is great for us guys with XL hands. The lip on front of the grip makes a nice pinky rest.

[svenhassel]

Excellent video, clear and concise! I already subscribed to your channel. I have my 19X on my bedside table and my G23 for concealed carry
. They never failed me.

[T.Y.J.]

I'm a Security Guard about to go armed for the first time. This video was very helpful going forward in making my decision. Thank you Sir, for the simplicity of this video.💯💪👍

[wreckagevic]

Own a 19x and 43x mos. Awesome pair of pistols.

[joegilbert]

I picked up a 19X about a month ago. I love this gun. Great shooter. I left it with my local gun store/range to have the slide milled for a red dot. They are installing a Holosun 508T on it. Should be ready in 10 days. Great video. I have also been thinking about picking up a 26 for those times when the 19X is just too big. No decision yet.

[gregorysleeth]

Glock 19 Gen 5 is a great gun, it eats every 9 mm round I put in it.
My next gun will be the G 19x
Thank you for the video.

[jeremiahbass]

I guess I am old school I bought a 19 gen 3 years ago and feel in love and I haven't felt the need to update. Same thing with the gen 3 22 and gen 3 23

[Throndl]

I went for the Glock 45, because it has the front cocking serrations, and it eliminates the lip on the front grip that prevents using Gen 5 magazines. Also, You can get the Glock 45 with non-MOS, MOS, and FACTORY MOS specifically for either the 509T, ACRO, or RMR.

[pohalsted]

I know it wasn't available when you made this video, but the 19x MOS is a great gun. Excellent value at $680 for a threaded barrel, optic cut, and suppressor sights.

[mrbillydakid]

This is the best comparison video I’ve seen. Thank you!
I feel like I have larger hands but the 19 feels really nice! It’s the one for me!

[brettc]

Looking to get my first hand gun and definitely going with a Glock 19. Just the video I was looking for!! Thanks man!

[Wild_Bill_RC]

Great vid! I don’t think all 19x come standard with night sights. Some come with streamlight. 👊🏻

[jermainepearson]

Everyone talks about Glock's reliability, but every gun I own from different manufacturers have always gone bang, everytime I squeeze the trigger.

[OregunAdventure]

I’ve put my 19x through the wringer. Shot it wet 2 different times. Shoots any brand of round. 800+ dry fires. Carry it. Love this thing.

[davidsdiamond]

My G19 Gen5 and my G43 both came with factory night sites. They are the exact same ones on the G19X.

[TheRancor]

The G45 does take all Gen mags, had slide serrations etc, but let’s admit it, the Peanut Butter is just cooler 😂. Own a 19 and 17 both Gen 5s but a 19x will be in the collection soon.

[Doctor_Jay]

Do you think 19X is still good if I just have average sized hands? I loved both of these but went with it because they both felt the same in terms of comfort but that tan color just kicks ass

[stevesmith]

If it isn’t a Glock or Ruger or Taurus, I don’t want my life protected by it

[jwslks]

Own both and both are excellent firearms.

[derrickex]

Does the backstrap on the 19x fit the same frame as the 19? Obviously it’s longer but I mean even if I cut it down will it still have the same fit ?