How does G19 compare to G17?

[INMIline]

At the range. Does the slightly shorter barrel do almost as well?

 

[esrice]

Yes. Almost.

 

[bigcraig]

Barrel length has nothing to do with accuracy.

Put both guns on a Ransom rest and you are likely to see no difference at all in the groups.

 

[esrice]

I was thinking more about the longer sight radius.

 

[GJ1981]

I haven't noticed a difference in any of my Glocks. I honestly shoot the 26,27,33 frame the best.

 

[bigcraig]

I was thinking more about the longer sight radius.

Longer sight radius is a benefit, but having a short sight radius doesn't make one gun less accurate.

 

[mightymauser]

17 and 21

i got the 17 and the baby 21, they both shoot better than i do. not much difference i noticed in the grouping. 17 is a lot easier for target acquisition after the shot though.

 

[indyjoe]

If I could have only 1 Glock, it would be in 19/23 size. It is big enough to be a range gun, and small enough to easily conceal.

 

[GlockRiver]

Not much difference in accuracy, but the grip feels different. The G19 is ideal for packin'.

 

[jdhaines]

I loved my G19. That's why I settled on a G38. G19/G23 size.

 

[SCriswell]

I don't believe the average person can shootone better than the other. My favorite is the 19 with a belt clip attached to the slide. You can hide it under a t-shirt.

 

[cosermann]

In addition to what has been said, compared to the G19, the G17 is:

0.47" longer,
0.43" taller,
width is the same,
1.05 oz heavier (empty),
approx. 1.93 oz heavier loaded (depends on load,
and carries +2 rounds of ammo (w/std. factory mag).

 

[Goodcat]

Ya besides the increased sight radius of the g17, the g17 is not a superior gun, just different. Both shoot straight and keep shooting :-)

 

[kludge]

In addition to what has been said, compared to the G19, the G17 is:

0.47" longer,
0.43" taller,

Makes a big difference though for IWB! The G19 size is much more comfortable than the G17. You give up 2 rounds, but there's not much difference between 15 an 17.

 

[Spot Me 2]

Makes a big difference though for IWB! The G19 size is much more comfortable than the G17. You give up 2 rounds, but there's not much difference between 15 an 17.

I carry my 19 with a 17 clip in it. With a clip extension on it, it very smooth and I like having the 2 extra rounds!

 

[HICKMAN]

hehe, this is why I have a 19 for carry and a 34 for fun

 

[Jeremiah]

I love my 19 shoot well with it, ( not really a target gun) everyone told me the 19 was the one glock put there magic into, seems to be the favorite of a whole lot of people.