SkaterJay14
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i have heard all of these people hyping over a G19 and a G18. honestly what is the difference between them. I really see no diffence once so ever. I'm confused
What is the difference
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Microgunner
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G18 is the select fire (full auto) version of the G17
SkaterJay14
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and what about the G19
Microgunner
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Mid sized version of the full sized G17
The 18's would be fun, but are basically unavailable.
I've never understood the hype about the 19's. The 17's are only slightly larger, carry more ammo, offer an increase in power with the extra barrel length, and are just as easy to carry and conceal. If you want something smaller, the 26 makes more sense, but its really not all that small either.
I've never understood the hype about the 19's. The 17's are only slightly larger, carry more ammo, offer an increase in power with the extra barrel length, and are just as easy to carry and conceal. If you want something smaller, the 26 makes more sense, but its really not all that small either.
orionengnr
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same thing that happened to WD-1 through WD-39...they got it right on the 40th try. 
Seriously, though, I would guess that the Glock 17 was named after it's round count, and that practice was abandoned as subsequent nodels would be seen as "lesser", so there was only one way to go...onward and upward.
Just a guess, but it has precedent in other industries....
Seriously, though, I would guess that the Glock 17 was named after it's round count, and that practice was abandoned as subsequent nodels would be seen as "lesser", so there was only one way to go...onward and upward.
Just a guess, but it has precedent in other industries....
carguychris
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AFAIK Gaston Glock sequentially numbered all of his designs, regardless of whether they're guns or not. Since he was originally in the military entrenching tool (i.e. shovel) business, several of the initial Glock numbers are folding shovels.
Seriously. I'm not making this up. You can order one today!
http://www.cabelas.com/p-0049072512357a.shtml
Oh yeah, this is one of the reasons why people originally pooh-poohed the Glock handgun.
G17: full size, semi auto 9mm (4.5" barrel)
G17L: full size, semi auto, longslide (6" barrel) 9mm
G18: full size, select fire 9mm (4.5" barrel)
G19: compact, semi auto 9mm (4" barrel)
G26: sub-compact, semi auto 9mm (3.5" barrel)
G34: full size, semi auto, practical/tactical length (5.3") 9mm
And yes, Gaston Glock's 17th patent was regarding the GLOCK 17.
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Most people, myself included feel the mid size 19 just fits the hand better. The hump on the backstrap is in a different place. They only hold 2 less rounds and full size G17 mags or even the longer G18 mags holding 33 rounds can be used in the 19. They are a compromise in carryability, but I have always felt I could conceal a 19 as easily as a 26. As far as accuracy is concerned I have noticed no real world difference between the 19 or 17. Kinda like Goldilocks and the 3 bears. The 19 is just right.