Glock officially releases G19/23 RTF models

[Glock21]

Geez, if they listend to customers they would have made a 8-shot, 1911-size/width, single stack .45 years ago.

 

[esrice]

Geez, if they listend to customers they would have made a 8-shot, 1911-size/width, single stack .45 years ago.

And a single stack 9mm, and a carbine, and. . . . .

 

[NateIU10]

Geez, if they listend to customers they would have made a 8-shot, 1911-size/width, single stack .45 years ago.

I think the demand has been far more prevalent for a small, single stack 9mm or Carbine before they produce one of those IMHO.

 

[shooter521]

I think the demand has been far more prevalent for a small, single stack 9mm or Carbine

Now, maybe, but a few years ago everybody thought that's what the Glock 37 was going to be (a single-stack .45ACP on the size order of a G17/22). Take the G36 and stretch it an inch and a half in both directions. Done. Instead, Gaston Glock had to go on an ego trip and try to ram a proprietary caliber down our throats.

 

[NateIU10]

Now, maybe, but a few years ago everybody thought that's what the Glock 37 was going to be (a single-stack .45ACP on the size order of a G17/22). Take the G36 and stretch it an inch and a half in both directions. Done. Instead, Gaston Glock had to go on an ego trip and try to ram a proprietary caliber down our throats.

I have no idea what you're talking about. Everyone and their brother shoots 45 GAP

 

[slacker]

I want a G19 4th gen... droool

 

[Agent 007]

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[evansvillethompsongunner]

Now, maybe, but a few years ago everybody thought that's what the Glock 37 was going to be (a single-stack .45ACP on the size order of a G17/22). Take the G36 and stretch it an inch and a half in both directions. Done. Instead, Gaston Glock had to go on an ego trip and try to ram a proprietary caliber down our throats.

Hey, it's not like Colt didn't try the same thing...they just got there first and thus set the standard.

But yes, I'm not too pleased with it. I do like the notion of being able to fire higher-pressure-than-normal loads, but I can't say I'm a fan of any proprietary format, be it operating systems or ordnance. I mean, wildcatting on your own is one thing.... having to buy another type of ammunition for each piece one has even in the same "caliber" would then just be ridiculous. I'm actually kind of disappointed that LEAs are adopting .45GAP - and I like Glock - because I want the notion that 'anytime we, a manufacturer, create a good arm, we can then just introduce our own caliber' to be crushed into the ground. Talk about eye-rolling...

I also don't like the finish on the RTF, feels too much like sandpaper to me. If my grip is so loose that I need the RTF to hold onto my piece, I might as well just superglue it to my hand. Might be useful for someone else, but it's just not for me.

 

[PatMcGroyne]

Save yourself the temptation:

"...Never shot a Glock before but, I do like the look and idea behind the new texture. I might have to fondle..." Check out nearly any cell-phone accessory store and shop their nearly infinite selection of peel-n-stick items to 'un-slick' a cell-phone. All sizes, shapes, colors ( even CAMO), and very cheap. Textures vary, but some are aggressive enough to be used as front cocking 'serrations.' Pat

 

[cklein6576]

Great, the woman in my life now wants the PRETTY Glock. At least she didnt ask for a pink one.

 

[Bisley Man]

I agree

And a single stack 9mm, and a carbine, and. . . . .

Also I wonder why Glock doesn't bring out a .22lr pistol, or at least a conversion. You know, like the 1911 and AR rimfires that are selling well. Why let aftermarket conversions make the money?

 

[Nra-Life-Member]

Thanks for the info..

 

[Jbrown]

The texture seems like a nice addition, looking forward to handling one first hand.