The Glock 19’s barrel and pistol grip are shorter by about 12 mm (0.5 in) than the Glock 17, and it uses a magazine with a standard capacity of 15 rounds. It was first produced in 1988, primarily for military and law enforcement.
The Glock 19 is effectively a reduced-size Glock 17, called the “Compact” by the manufacturer. The base plates for the extended magazines can be swapped out to create 26 and 31 round magazines as well
Finally, the Glock 17 can use the Glock 18’s extended 33 round (with +2 base plate) magazine. And, Glock offers an extended 24 round (with flush base plate) magazine for the Glock 17. Also, a 10-round version of the standard magazine was created for markets that restrict the magazine capacity of handguns. Glock also offers a version of the standard magazine which incorporates a longer “+2” base plate to provide a capacity of 19 rounds. The Glock 17 is the original 9×19mm Parabellum model, with a standard magazine capacity of 17 rounds, introduced in 1982. Standard-sized Glocks are some of the most commonly sold pistols and strike the right balance between size, weight, and controllability. Barrel lengths are 4.49 inches and 4.61 inches depending on caliber. Standards Glocks are full-sized pistols that are designed for duty and home defense use. In this case, VVE covers some of the Glock series to the SimVerse usage, like : Standard Additionally, this sidearm is popular for deployment alongside the Secret Service. Although it may be challenging to execute a follow-up shot quickly, it ensures safety when the pistol is not in use. The key to Glock’s success in police departments lies in its affordable price, ease of maintenance, numerous interchangeable parts, and, of course, the double-trigger system. Despite initial rejection by both Glock and the US Military as a replacement for the 1911, Glock started to capture the attention of American police departments (PDs).īy 1987, it began to be adopted by police departments, with others following suit in issuing Glocks as their standard sidearm. The Glock 17 entered the US market in 1986. Although not the first polymer-made pistol (the first was an HK VP70), it offered the value of a lightweight, high-capacity magazine pistol. It is a 9mm-chambered pistol that would change the mindset of the sidearm industry. The journey began in 1982 when Glock Ges.mbH introduced their 17th patent, which would later be known as the Glock 17. Thank you for its distinct shape like a box, Glock emphasizes its tradition of perfection in almost every design they issue. I Need to Find the Best Glock Model for this Tribute and Improving the Existing Models Your legacy will remain in our hearts, and your contribution to the firearms industry, especially pistols in Late 20th Century. Just remastered some old works of the Glock Pistol Series as a tribute to the late Gaston Glock, the inventor of the Glock Pistol that has significantly contributed to the firearms industry since 1982. Glock Pistols Series (Tribute to Gaston Glock)