You made the right choice for a lot of reasons. Train to run the G19, the same gun carried by most LEO and private carriers.Does anyone else carry a Glock 19? I'm new to carrying but it seem to be the best carry firearm around.
When you are new to carrying a firearm, I recommend picking the one you like best (aka, one that feels best in your grip and that you shoot 'naturally') and focus on that as you learn the 'in's-n-out's' of carrying. Many individuals have a few (or even several) pistol that are in the rotation for every-day-carry. My favorite EDC is a Glock 36, my 'throw-in-a-pocket-n-go' is a S&W 340PD, and my Sunday carry is a Glock 17 (caliber and magazines are compatible with the guy's on the security team at our church.)Does anyone else carry a Glock 19? I'm new to carrying but it seem to be the best carry firearm around.
Just to highlight how personal the choice is, I had a similar experience with an FNP, I've never much liked striker fired pistols and that is a hammer fired FNH. The gun just fit my hand and made a noticeable difference in my accuracy. Whenever I can easily carry a full size pistol, an FNP in 40 is my goto choiceI used to. Carried a Gen 4 for four-five years. I was heavily invested in "the platform." Lots of mags, holsters, trigger time behind the gun.
It's a fine gun and a great choice for an EDC. But I never shot it all that well. I did OK, but I realize now most of my struggles were grip related. It just never fit my hands. Maybe a Gen 3 would have been better, I don't know.
I eventually sold it all off and picked up a H&K VP9. It was the best gun related decision I ever made. The VP9 feels like it was molded for my hands. It's much more natural in the hand, I control my grip better. Just a much more enjoyable training experience, which has helped me improve my defensive pistol skills immensely.
Bottom line is find a gun from a reputable manufacturer that feels good in your hands. Don't try to go small right off the bat. Learning to shoot a larger gun is easier and more enjoyable. Your carry set up will change over time. Start simple and see what works.
This. Have Glocks, have Rugers, have Kahrs, had KelTecs, even had an old S&W 469.Of the 5, I think I like the P365 best.. once I put the XL grip on it.
I do own a Glock, a G17 Gen 5. It’s a nice piece. But it’s not the right one for me. It’ll get sold or traded eventually.
If the G19 is the preferred choice for you, than it’s what you should carry. It’s not a bad choice