Read, why one officer carries 145 rounds. Very good articleBetween the 2 choices, Glock 19 all the way.
The G17 is great for what it was designed for...a full sized military pistol.
In combat one might be fighting many opponents (maybe a squad or even a platoon).
But for civilian home defense...I can't imagine a situation where I would need to fire more than 15 rounds.
Unless you're Rambo or John Wick. ;-)
I'm sure some of you own both of these pistols, so I want to solicit your opinions on these guns. I'm considering one of these as my next purchase, however, i'm conflicted on which to get. Some pros and cons would be appreciated.
I do own the S&W M&P 2.0 compact but I don't have a CCW. In the event I ever get a CCW, the S&W should do nicely. With that said, the Glock 19 is virtually the same as the S&W as far as size goes. I watched some reviews on both last night and i'm leaning towards the Glock 17 for home defense use. The reason being that the 17 holds 17 rounds and has a larger grip. One of the reviews also suggested the Glock 17 handles recoil slightly better due to the longer barrel and heavier weight, but I don't know if this is true or not. I don't foresee muzzle flip being an issue. I don't know if i'll get a CCW but never say never.
he reason being that the 17 holds 17 rounds and has a larger grip.
One of the reviews also suggested the Glock 17 handles recoil slightly better due to the longer barrel and heavier weight
Read, why one officer carries 145 rounds. Very good article
I have both. Issued 17, personal 19. I shoot both equally well. If I had to choose between the 2, 19 all the way. Carrying the 19, 15rnd mag in the gun with 17rnd mags as spares. If in the night stand 17rnd mag with a +2 extension, 20 total in the gun with 33rnd spares.
The 19 carries a lot better imho
Also if you look at what the military is issuing, they are going to more compact guns vs full size. Not an end all but it says something to the size scenario.
I watched some reviews on both last night and i'm leaning towards the Glock 17 for home defense use.
Thx for the feedback everyone. Think I’ll stop by the LGS and handle all three before deciding
HOWEVER. Since the G48 is a thinner G19 with same capacity...If you forgo all other mag interchangeability...is the G48 better than the G19 and G17? I don't know, but I am having this pre purchase argument with my credit card right now.