If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then Glock must be feeling pretty flattered. I've recently been wondering whether I shouldn't get something that size. I carry an XD Subcompact, and while I never thought an extra inch of muzzle length would make a difference, I've found that I really do shoot more accurately (especially quickly) with a longer sight radius. PPQ, XD duty, G19, whatever, I seem to shoot better with it.
Looking at options, I see that in pretty recent times both CZ and S&W have made major releases of guns that clone the G19's dimensions in almost every way. In fact I've read that the P10c is an almost perfect fit in Glock holsters. The G19 is one of the best selling models ever (or is it the best?) and it's pretty clear that its competitors are going directly at them, almost like saying "Hey gun market, we'll sell you a Glock 19 that doesn't have the features that people don't like about it." Now you can have a Glock, but not have to say you have a Glock
And truthfully, as someone who really isn't brand loyal in any part of my life, I found both the CZ and S&W 2.0 Compact to be better in my hands than the G19, Gen 4 of 5. They're all excellent products and if you can carry one, you can carry any because they're identically sized. If I decide to "size up" to one, it's almost certainly going to be the S&W only because it just seemed to "fit" best (which is a weird thing to say, having just said they're all the same size)
I seemed to just shoot best with it and enjoyed it the most.
(Although CZ's stippling along the frame, where the support thumb rests in a "thumbs forward" grip is a really nice touch. I found it easier to keep my hands firmly planted on that one when recoiling...I may need to put a piece of skate tape on my other guns there).
But anyways, my rambling point here isn't whether people find Glock to be ideal, or the G19 ideal, but the Glock 19 dimensions to be ideal.
That's 7-ish inches long, 5 inches tall, and about 1.2 inches wide. There are tons more options in this size range too of course.
Looking at options, I see that in pretty recent times both CZ and S&W have made major releases of guns that clone the G19's dimensions in almost every way. In fact I've read that the P10c is an almost perfect fit in Glock holsters. The G19 is one of the best selling models ever (or is it the best?) and it's pretty clear that its competitors are going directly at them, almost like saying "Hey gun market, we'll sell you a Glock 19 that doesn't have the features that people don't like about it." Now you can have a Glock, but not have to say you have a Glock
And truthfully, as someone who really isn't brand loyal in any part of my life, I found both the CZ and S&W 2.0 Compact to be better in my hands than the G19, Gen 4 of 5. They're all excellent products and if you can carry one, you can carry any because they're identically sized. If I decide to "size up" to one, it's almost certainly going to be the S&W only because it just seemed to "fit" best (which is a weird thing to say, having just said they're all the same size)
I seemed to just shoot best with it and enjoyed it the most. (Although CZ's stippling along the frame, where the support thumb rests in a "thumbs forward" grip is a really nice touch. I found it easier to keep my hands firmly planted on that one when recoiling...I may need to put a piece of skate tape on my other guns there).
But anyways, my rambling point here isn't whether people find Glock to be ideal, or the G19 ideal, but the Glock 19 dimensions to be ideal.
That's 7-ish inches long, 5 inches tall, and about 1.2 inches wide. There are tons more options in this size range too of course.