Is a 19x a good first pistol?

Posted by Significant-Board-26@reddit | Firearms | View on Reddit | 21 comments

Looking at a couple Glock 19x options for a first pistol I’m not necessarily looking into it for a concealed carry or an edc but more so for just a range toy/ keep on the nightstand gun. What are your guys opinions on the 19x

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n1terps@reddit

I prefer a Grand Power Q1 Mk23 if I'm looking in that market.

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BlimpLuvr86@reddit

I say this as someone down to one Glock:

Good choice. I prefer the 45 to the 19X, just for color. I'd recommend a better trigger, but that's a solid choice for a first pistol. You'll learn what you like and don't like, accessories and upgrades are easy, and 9mm is a great caliber.

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sygyzy0@reddit

Very

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SnooRecipes9044@reddit

g19 is generally considered the gold standard in defensive handguns. long track record of reliability. good choice.

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Hey-buuuddy@reddit

No reason for it to not be a first pistol. Slide is a great length, just make sure the grip length doesn’t feel too long compared to how a g19 feels (then just get a g19). First one won’t be the last one, just get what lols appealing and enjoy.

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Troy_stoic@reddit

Its a good place to start tbh

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DarwinBurrSirr@reddit

And finish

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ratmanmedia@reddit

I would go 19 over 19x for a first one.

19 gives you more leeway in terms of what you can end up doing with it, be it if you decide to concealed carry, or not to.

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Drop_Dead_Dani_X@reddit

My 19x MOS with a Silencerco Omega 9k is one of my favorite range toys ❤️.

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youkilledkenny3211@reddit

Yes

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SnowDin556@reddit

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ReverendReed@reddit

I'd suggest the Gen 6 45.

45 and 19X are exact same dimensions. However, the Gen 6 does have some really nice features over the Gen 5s. The grip texture is a big difference.

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Low-Landscape-4609@reddit

One of the best pistols👍.

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EasyMode556@reddit

Not only is it a good first pistol, it will be one of your best and most versatile ones even as you start to collect others.

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Animal907@reddit

The ones they make now are essentially an FDE Glock 45. G45s are black and a little cheaper. You could get a Ruger RXM. Which is a Glock Gen 3 clone that uses Glock slides and magazines. It also has swappable lowers, optics mount and a tritium front sight. Something different would be a s&w m&p. You can get models that have selectable safety. Which is uncommon for Glock.

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