I am like you, never get excited about them. Two years ago walked into a shop to get my son a SIG M18 for Christmas, as he's an Army officer. And I saw the 19X on shelf and took a look at it. The grip angle, sights and trigger are what sold me. It's been my carry gun even since purchase. Never had a malfunction with any type of 9mm ammo.
There's just something about it I suppose. In my collection it is what I call my societal collapse/go to war gun. I shoot it well, it's obviously reliable and there is something magical about the slide/grip combination. If you could only have one gun, this ain't a bad choice.
I like the 19X because it comes with extras out the box for only $575. Nice finish, night sights, maritime firing pin spring cups, extended mags, and mine has a great trigger out the box better than my Gen2 G19.
I was never a Glock fan. Then one day I was reading a review about the 43XMOS . I decided to buy one and it turned out to be one of my favorite guns. Now I started becoming more interested in Glock pistols and started looking at the 19X. I told my FFL to order one for me . I’ve never considered Glocks to be aesthetically pleasing but I have to admit the 19X is one cool looking gun. It’s a fine shooter as well . 👍
The purple hue inside the slide is due to the PVD process, I believe. I've seen some M17's / M18's with it as well. For me, the 19x was the first gun I bought myself with my discount working at my gunshop a couple years ago. It was me revisiting Glock. I've had a Gen3 Vickers G17 and a G20 for a long time and mainly bought the latter because I love 10mm; I was never smitten with Glock but never hated 'em either. The 19x appealed to me because of the novelty of the color but also the MHS context. It made me fall in love with Glock. I think this model is one of the best utilitarian combat handguns ever made. And I say that as an HK fanatic (USP is still GOAT).
The Glock 19X is my favorite Glock primarily because the trigger on it is the best Glock trigger I have ever experienced. I don't know why exactly since all Glock triggers should be the same, but the G19x trigger is so smooth, and seems better to me than the triggers on my two Glock 45s.
The 19X is a military trial gun and it’s a commander sized pistol (full grip, 4” barrel) and it’s a Glock, so that’s the allure. I have one and it’s been 100% reliable through like 1400-1500 rounds, but I don’t shoot it that much anymore
Because its got a better trigger than most glocks. It shoots like a laser. It comes with steel night sights stock for 590.00 with 3 mags. It was the first to have the longer 17 grip and short slide making for a great feel and rapid transitions between targets. Plus its coyote color is cool . It was first one, the 45 is out now. Not as nicely equipped with the 19x good sights however.
They look much better in person, imo. I'm wondering if that adds to their appeal? You know how it is: We see something new on YT, etc. that we are curious about, then we go to the lgs and handle one, it looks fantastic, so we buy it. 😅
It's the color. I worked at Academy Sports earlier this year. We'd go through a 19X each week. Even non gun people knew what it was. It was along the same lines when I worked at a gun shop back in 2018. They just sell. It's no wonder Glock keeps making them.
The Glock 19X is the best Glock. The balance is better than any other Glock due to the full size frame and shorter slide. It’s nice that it doesn’t come with standard dog shit Glock sights. The tighter is acceptable. I’m a 1911 guy but I do own one of these and I enjoy it. G45 is probably decent too.
Its too bad that person couldn't just spit out why its the best Glock. Small Arms Solutions (is he the ZZ Top looking guy? Honest Outlaw also sort of does too. hehe) does have a good video on it, if you want a great full indepth review, but basically it comes down to quality of life and out of the box features that is about a few notches better especially for a factory standard Glock. It has a super durable nPVD finish inside and out of the pistol making it ideal for Navy SEALs that spend a significant amount of time in salt water. Might even be better than the latest G45 finish, but not sure. The lanyard hole is also a preference among military for retaining the pistol in certain situations. The G19x also comes with metal night sights out of the box unlike the G45. Small Arms Solutions mentions it has the best factory trigger for a Glock which is a huge selling point, in my opinion. Most aftermarket triggers for Glock pistols tend to cause too light of strikes which affects the reliability. Also it seems like people really love the way the gun balances in the hand with the G19 style slide and G17 style grip. Makes for easier tracking between multiple targets. There is also a G19x MOS variant now, but I think I would stick with the standard and maybe get it cut by a professional gunsmith, if I really wanted. Since I've heard the factory Glock mounting plates are pretty substandard. Anyway, hope this gives you some input on why it is as popular as it has been for the past few years. When in doubt its good to ask your own community questions. Have a good one!
I have the 19x which is my only double stack glock I own.what sold it to me is factory n/s and fde and its been said to be able to fire when wet with water due to a rubber seal inside of it.i havent tried this myself as I'm more of a revolver than a semi guy. I got this mostly for home defense and range fun.really don't want to use 357 magnum inside the house if I had to use something.i carry it when I feel I'm gonna need more than 6 rds in some public areas but as a gentleman in my late 40s hanging out for me is grocery errands or restaurants with the family.also I carry iwb on a dad body makes semiautos uncomfortable compared to smaller grips on revolvers with low rise iwb holsters.if shtf ever happens I'll be grabbing the 19x with my wheelie as a backup.but this is my reason for owning one.if I ever purchase another it would be the g45 for mag compatibility. The regular G19 grip i feel is too short for my large hands as my pinky rests on the mag baseplate and the lip on the g19x fits perfectly in my hand.would like to also hear other folks opinion if they own one.stay safe!
The 19x will shoot, cycle and continue to shoot under water because it has maritime spring cups inside the pin assembly, so water can flow through, allowing the pin to still move after if fills with water. Other Glocks will only fire once, cycle, but then are seized up because of water inside the housing stops the pin from being able to move due to no holes in the cups/pressure. This is what REALLY differentiates the 19x from other models and specifically the G45. Obviously, the cosmetic stuff and mag versatility as well, but functionally it is different in that way (real world military shit coming over a beach/out of water onto a ship, needs to shoot regardless). You can buy aftermarket spring cups and put them in a G45 for this functionality as well though, but I don't think Glock sells them directly, so not an OEM part. Perfect surfing gun to protect you from sharks, lol.
@@z471 valuable information that I'm sure alot of folks don't know about it.ive even watched quite a few youtubers that are not glock guys admit if the ti.e comes that they would grab a glock over their other brands.thats says alot about our "ugly" glocks.they just work.
I’ll let you in on a little secret. GLOCK’s are not always 100% reliable out of the box I know this from personal experience and I also did a video about it. I don’t know why people always say that.
No gun is 100% reliable and no gun is as reliable as glock, guns in general out the box need to be cleaned and lubed and I usually experience a 500 round break in period in all my glocks. I would say glock is the most reliable gun out there because think about it its the same gun perfected over 40+ years, yeah theres better guns out there comped, better trigger, better optic ready, grip and all that but there new releases all new release guns always have problems that why its not recommend to buy new guns right away
I believe Beretta 92s are mechanically more reliable than Glocks due to their wider ejection and more direct chamber feeding. Only slight concern is the locking block at 15,000 round counts or I think 35,000 on the newer generation ones. But its basically a non issue, if you change the recoil spring every 5,000 or don't shoot it quite that much. Those are pretty high numbers after all. If you can afford that much, you can afford most pistols. Always good to put a few hundred through your new guns to make sure they work, no matter what it is.
@@SolidBren I mean they both been tested and they both run I personally haven’t shot the beretta because I dont want no more 9’s, plus like you said about the locking block the average folk doesn’t even put that many rounds through their gun so I say just a 500 round break in and proper cleaning,lube and the gun should run, also people that complain about guns most don’t even clean them lube them and they buy the cheapest ammo possibly then complain about their gun.
@@JOSEGUZMAN-tj6eu Oh absolutely. Also from what I hear, Berettas tend to run better suppressed. It’s too bad they never made one in .45 to be extra quiet with normal ammo. There is the Beretta 96, if you want a .40. If I were to get a .40, a 96A1 might be what I’d get. They make Glocks in way more calibers to this day. So I’ll always praise them for that. Like you said, both very time tested and proven guns.
I like Peanut Butter ....and Jelly. Just not on my guns. I'm over that fad now. Why would anyone collect a Common ordinary pistol? You know some folks collect ammo for the head stamps. I guess it beats collecting rubber bands and making them into a World record sized ball. Seriously the G17 frame with a G19 slide, and a different color offering. The combo of the full size grip with a Commander sized slide is nothing new except its Plasteek and Peanut Butter Color. Wait that lanyard loop and front strap area are different. Hey follow up on that discoloration. Now that's interesting to know. No need to do a range report, I bet the Trigger is just like a Glock... ho hum.....
I would never recommend the 19x. Uses a mishmash of to many different parts. You need gen 3,4, and 5 parts to keep a 19x running. I’d recommend a g45 gen 5 over a 19x. I own I think 5 g45s prefer them to my 19s and 17s.
What parts are gen 3, 4 and 5 quit spreading misinformation. Every component in the 19x is gen 5. 19x is a gen 5 only reason it’s not labeled “gen 5” is because you ready ….. their is no older versions of a 19x only 1.🤙🏼👍
They're one of the more affordable handguns out there. If you're a military veteran, you can get Blue Label pricing. If not, police tradeins are cheap and readily available.
Whooo said it was trendy. Glocks are not reliable out of the box? 😅😅😅😅 prove it. I have not seen or heard of a Glock that didnt function well: right out of the box😅😅😅😅 ...show me!!!
Glock 19X is my favorite because peanut butter
I am like you, never get excited about them. Two years ago walked into a shop to get my son a SIG M18 for Christmas, as he's an Army officer. And I saw the 19X on shelf and took a look at it. The grip angle, sights and trigger are what sold me. It's been my carry gun even since purchase. Never had a malfunction with any type of 9mm ammo.
There's just something about it I suppose. In my collection it is what I call my societal collapse/go to war gun. I shoot it well, it's obviously reliable and there is something magical about the slide/grip combination. If you could only have one gun, this ain't a bad choice.
Glock is just Glock. Nothing to get excited about. Just a decent hammer in the toolbox.
I like the 19X because it comes with extras out the box for only $575. Nice finish, night sights, maritime firing pin spring cups, extended mags, and mine has a great trigger out the box better than my Gen2 G19.
I was never a Glock fan. Then one day I was reading a review about the 43XMOS . I decided to buy one and it turned out to be one of my favorite guns. Now I started becoming more interested in Glock pistols and started looking at the 19X. I told my FFL to order one for me . I’ve never considered Glocks to be aesthetically pleasing but I have to admit the 19X is one cool looking gun. It’s a fine shooter as well . 👍
The purple hue inside the slide is due to the PVD process, I believe. I've seen some M17's / M18's with it as well. For me, the 19x was the first gun I bought myself with my discount working at my gunshop a couple years ago. It was me revisiting Glock. I've had a Gen3 Vickers G17 and a G20 for a long time and mainly bought the latter because I love 10mm; I was never smitten with Glock but never hated 'em either. The 19x appealed to me because of the novelty of the color but also the MHS context. It made me fall in love with Glock. I think this model is one of the best utilitarian combat handguns ever made. And I say that as an HK fanatic (USP is still GOAT).
19X? That's not how you spell G45
45 no peanut butter flavor
glock is a glock well said
Winter time 19X summer time 43X both fit my hand amazing. I have alot of other manufacturers guns ,...these 2 fit the bill! Great out of the box
The Glock 19X is my favorite Glock primarily because the trigger on it is the best Glock trigger I have ever experienced. I don't know why exactly since all Glock triggers should be the same, but the G19x trigger is so smooth, and seems better to me than the triggers on my two Glock 45s.
You have 2 G45's? Do you carry them both ever? Cool
Why can’t we be excited to get the 19x why is it weird for us to be happy about getting a gun we like? lol stop hating man
Picked mine up 8 weeks ago. I have 1100 rds through it. Got it soaked twice, shooting wet. Awesome gun.
The 19X is a military trial gun and it’s a commander sized pistol (full grip, 4” barrel) and it’s a Glock, so that’s the allure. I have one and it’s been 100% reliable through like 1400-1500 rounds, but I don’t shoot it that much anymore
It's the gun that "should of been." I recently got the MOS version, I like it.
Because its got a better trigger than most glocks. It shoots like a laser. It comes with steel night sights stock for 590.00 with 3 mags. It was the first to have the longer 17 grip and short slide making for a great feel and rapid transitions between targets. Plus its coyote color is cool . It was first one, the 45 is out now. Not as nicely equipped with the 19x good sights however.
19x = goat 🐐
If you have XXL hands you understand.
I disagree that 19x is best glock. No optic, long grip, short slide. No, no it is not the best glock. P.S. personal preference.
They look much better in person, imo. I'm wondering if that adds to their appeal? You know how it is: We see something new on YT, etc. that we are curious about, then we go to the lgs and handle one, it looks fantastic, so we buy it. 😅
Yours came with 3 flush mags? Mine had 1 flush and 2 plus 2s.
White label gun. They are sold in restricted states.
10rds lol
Mine too. And a threaded barrel;)
It's the color. I worked at Academy Sports earlier this year. We'd go through a 19X each week. Even non gun people knew what it was. It was along the same lines when I worked at a gun shop back in 2018. They just sell. It's no wonder Glock keeps making them.
The Glock 19X is the best Glock. The balance is better than any other Glock due to the full size frame and shorter slide. It’s nice that it doesn’t come with standard dog shit Glock sights. The tighter is acceptable. I’m a 1911 guy but I do own one of these and I enjoy it. G45 is probably decent too.
Its too bad that person couldn't just spit out why its the best Glock. Small Arms Solutions (is he the ZZ Top looking guy? Honest Outlaw also sort of does too. hehe) does have a good video on it, if you want a great full indepth review, but basically it comes down to quality of life and out of the box features that is about a few notches better especially for a factory standard Glock. It has a super durable nPVD finish inside and out of the pistol making it ideal for Navy SEALs that spend a significant amount of time in salt water. Might even be better than the latest G45 finish, but not sure. The lanyard hole is also a preference among military for retaining the pistol in certain situations. The G19x also comes with metal night sights out of the box unlike the G45. Small Arms Solutions mentions it has the best factory trigger for a Glock which is a huge selling point, in my opinion. Most aftermarket triggers for Glock pistols tend to cause too light of strikes which affects the reliability. Also it seems like people really love the way the gun balances in the hand with the G19 style slide and G17 style grip. Makes for easier tracking between multiple targets. There is also a G19x MOS variant now, but I think I would stick with the standard and maybe get it cut by a professional gunsmith, if I really wanted. Since I've heard the factory Glock mounting plates are pretty substandard.
Anyway, hope this gives you some input on why it is as popular as it has been for the past few years. When in doubt its good to ask your own community questions. Have a good one!
I have the 19x which is my only double stack glock I own.what sold it to me is factory n/s and fde and its been said to be able to fire when wet with water due to a rubber seal inside of it.i havent tried this myself as I'm more of a revolver than a semi guy. I got this mostly for home defense and range fun.really don't want to use 357 magnum inside the house if I had to use something.i carry it when I feel I'm gonna need more than 6 rds in some public areas but as a gentleman in my late 40s hanging out for me is grocery errands or restaurants with the family.also I carry iwb on a dad body makes semiautos uncomfortable compared to smaller grips on revolvers with low rise iwb holsters.if shtf ever happens I'll be grabbing the 19x with my wheelie as a backup.but this is my reason for owning one.if I ever purchase another it would be the g45 for mag compatibility. The regular G19 grip i feel is too short for my large hands as my pinky rests on the mag baseplate and the lip on the g19x fits perfectly in my hand.would like to also hear other folks opinion if they own one.stay safe!
The 19x will shoot, cycle and continue to shoot under water because it has maritime spring cups inside the pin assembly, so water can flow through, allowing the pin to still move after if fills with water. Other Glocks will only fire once, cycle, but then are seized up because of water inside the housing stops the pin from being able to move due to no holes in the cups/pressure. This is what REALLY differentiates the 19x from other models and specifically the G45. Obviously, the cosmetic stuff and mag versatility as well, but functionally it is different in that way (real world military shit coming over a beach/out of water onto a ship, needs to shoot regardless). You can buy aftermarket spring cups and put them in a G45 for this functionality as well though, but I don't think Glock sells them directly, so not an OEM part. Perfect surfing gun to protect you from sharks, lol.
@@z471 valuable information that I'm sure alot of folks don't know about it.ive even watched quite a few youtubers that are not glock guys admit if the ti.e comes that they would grab a glock over their other brands.thats says alot about our "ugly" glocks.they just work.
It's the first Glock that comes standard with better sights. That's really the only thing different
I’ll let you in on a little secret. GLOCK’s are not always 100% reliable out of the box I know this from personal experience and I also did a video about it. I don’t know why people always say that.
No gun is 100% reliable and no gun is as reliable as glock, guns in general out the box need to be cleaned and lubed and I usually experience a 500 round break in period in all my glocks. I would say glock is the most reliable gun out there because think about it its the same gun perfected over 40+ years, yeah theres better guns out there comped, better trigger, better optic ready, grip and all that but there new releases all new release guns always have problems that why its not recommend to buy new guns right away
I believe Beretta 92s are mechanically more reliable than Glocks due to their wider ejection and more direct chamber feeding. Only slight concern is the locking block at 15,000 round counts or I think 35,000 on the newer generation ones. But its basically a non issue, if you change the recoil spring every 5,000 or don't shoot it quite that much. Those are pretty high numbers after all. If you can afford that much, you can afford most pistols. Always good to put a few hundred through your new guns to make sure they work, no matter what it is.
@@SolidBren I mean they both been tested and they both run I personally haven’t shot the beretta because I dont want no more 9’s, plus like you said about the locking block the average folk doesn’t even put that many rounds through their gun so I say just a 500 round break in and proper cleaning,lube and the gun should run, also people that complain about guns most don’t even clean them lube them and they buy the cheapest ammo possibly then complain about their gun.
@@JOSEGUZMAN-tj6eu Oh absolutely. Also from what I hear, Berettas tend to run better suppressed. It’s too bad they never made one in .45 to be extra quiet with normal ammo. There is the Beretta 96, if you want a .40. If I were to get a .40, a 96A1 might be what I’d get. They make Glocks in way more calibers to this day. So I’ll always praise them for that. Like you said, both very time tested and proven guns.
It was the best b4 the G45 completely made it obsolete. I do like the peanut butter finish tho
Happy Glocktober
Got the mos coming in a couple of weeks
A Glock is a Glock is a Glock. Good guns but just Glocks
love mine. like all my glocks it ran right out of the box.
Glock 19 can be a 19x, 17, 17l. Basically can be bigger
😀👍🏼😮😀👍🏼 Nice Glock
People joke about peanut butter color but dang, this 19x takes the peanut butter crown! I think it looks really great in person for sure
Needa get yo self the 19 round mag
Trendy no. Reliable, concealable and thats the sell
I like Peanut Butter ....and Jelly. Just not on my guns. I'm over that fad now. Why would anyone collect a Common ordinary pistol? You know some folks collect ammo for the head stamps. I guess it beats collecting rubber bands and making them into a World record sized ball.
Seriously the G17 frame with a G19 slide, and a different color offering. The combo of the full size grip with a Commander sized slide is nothing new except its Plasteek and Peanut Butter Color. Wait that lanyard loop and front strap area are different. Hey follow up on that discoloration. Now that's interesting to know. No need to do a range report, I bet the Trigger is just like a Glock... ho hum.....
They also have maritime cups. Mine came with a threaded barrel too;)
Tommy Lee jones.
I would never recommend the 19x. Uses a mishmash of to many different parts. You need gen 3,4, and 5 parts to keep a 19x running. I’d recommend a g45 gen 5 over a 19x. I own I think 5 g45s prefer them to my 19s and 17s.
I wouldn't mind a 19X, but I will probably never own one. G19s are my favorite handguns though.
What parts are gen 3, 4 and 5 quit spreading misinformation. Every component in the 19x is gen 5. 19x is a gen 5 only reason it’s not labeled “gen 5” is because you ready ….. their is no older versions of a 19x only 1.🤙🏼👍
I fell for the 19x fad when it 1st came out but traded it for a CZ P09 Tactical, and it was the best decision I ever made.
G19 gently used are running at $350-399. Never thought this day would come when everyone is dumping out glocks
Been on the planet for about 30 years still don’t own me a Glock
So expensive
They're one of the more affordable handguns out there. If you're a military veteran, you can get Blue Label pricing. If not, police tradeins are cheap and readily available.
@@wernervoss6357 thanks for the
info
Whooo said it was trendy. Glocks are not reliable out of the box? 😅😅😅😅 prove it. I have not seen or heard of a Glock that didnt function well: right out of the box😅😅😅😅 ...show me!!!
Plastic guns just aren't sexy I'm sorry. Just my opinion.
What a waste of time