Can anyone talk me out of it?

[Twospot 38]

I have wanted to buy a Glock 19 Gen 4 for a while. I have researched and researched like crazy. I read up on all the problems it had for a while. Seems like that is all squared away. I shot a Glock 17 Gen 4 at SS this weekend and both the wife and I LOVED it. I prefer a smaller form factor so I checked out the G19 in the case while I was there and I am in love with it. Can anyone talk me out of it? We are on the verge of buying a house. I have one permit left that will expire in August. When I move I'll have to go through the change of address process and any spare money will go into the house. I'm thinking now is the time...

[coldsolderjoint 84]

Asking us to tell you NOT to buy a gun is like asking a crack dealer for rehab..

[Krdshrk 3,877]

Buy a different gun

[BlueLineFish 615]

Buy a ppq. Way better than a glock

[Sixtytwo327 14]

Nope.

[hd2000fxdl 422]

Why risk getting talked out of it, while you will get other recommendations it's not like a G19 will be your only gun so why not. It's a good gun and one that has a place in just about anyones safe along side the many others..

[reed338 11]

NO i see no reason to try. hurry down and get u a new glock

[Duppie 73]

Get it. I contemplated getting a firearm just before buying my last house and didn't....it took 16 years before I found the time,finances and wherewithal to finally do it.

[TheLugNutZ 21]

Dont do it. Were closing in 6 weeks and havent bought a gun since November! I finished my AR lower, but its sitting there collecting dust

 

Just make sure you get in the house, so many expenses to get in. Once you are in, stick a $100 a month or a paycheck under your pillow lol

 

 

EDIT: I guess it depends on your finances. If your finances are fine even with the home purchase, then why not?

[mcbethr 42]

Let me preface this with saying that I would buy anything that was shiny and had a Beretta logo on it.

 

The PX4 Compact has the same form factor as the G19, takes 15 round mags, recoils like a cream puff and has curves that give Sofía Vergara a run for her money.

 

And if you insist on a striker-fired gun, the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Compact is everything the Glock was supposed to be from the start, and actually fits a human hand.

 

I would not buy a Glock when there are better options that are out there. But that does not mean I wouldn't encourage someone else to do so.

 

If you LOVE it, buy it. Life is too short to shoot guns that somebody else thinks you should have. The fact of the matter is that you can't go wrong buying a G19. You will always be able to get magazines and parts for it. You will be able to buy .22 LR conversion kits for it and shoot it for cheap. It will go bang every time that you pull the trigger. There is a reason why the G19 is so popular. You won't regret your purchase.

[Kaiser7 33]

Buy a Five-seveN. I hate glocks.

[Ray Ray 3,566]

You've chosen wisely. Pics when you take her home.

[302w 83]

Rent an M&P

[Twospot 38]

Thanks all!! I am pretty sure I will get it. When I do I will definitely post pics. I hope It will be home with me on Wednesday.

[Little Red Rooster 0]

_{I bought one a couple months ago and have been extremely happy with it. No reason to talk you out of it - especially if you love the feel and look.}

[NJdiverTony 27]

Try out an M&P... you might like it better! Especially if it has an Apex trigger kit installed.

[this_is_nascar 162]

I have wanted to buy a Glock 19 Gen 4 for a while. I have researched and researched like crazy. I read up on all the problems it had for a while. Seems like that is all squared away. I shot a Glock 17 Gen 4 at SS this weekend and both the wife and I LOVED it. I prefer a smaller form factor so I checked out the G19 in the case while I was there and I am in love with it. Can anyone talk me out of it? We are on the verge of buying a house. I have one permit left that will expire in August. When I move I'll have to go through the change of address process and any spare money will go into the house. I'm thinking now is the time...

 

 

Can you afford it without missing a mortgage payment or without taking food out of the kids mouth or..................................... If so, no reason not not to go for it.

[heaterbob 53]

every new house needs a new gun

[Dan 177]

IMO there are other plastic fantastics that are nicer than Glocks.

[Ray Ray 3,566]

IMO there are other plastic fantastics that are nicer than Glocks.

 

But none will EVER be considered as reliable as the Glock. Sorry, they're the industry standard to which all other "plastic fantastics" are rated against.

[iRescue 0]

I got one a few months back. Not regretting it one bit. I've put about 1,000 rounds through it. Not one malfunction.

 

I am loving every bit of it.

 

Get it.

[bry@n 195]

_{I bought one a couple months ago and have been extremely happy with it. No reason to talk you out of it - especially if you love the feel and look.}

can you please write smaller. It's easier to read that way

[bry@n 195]

The Glock 19 is a great gun and is one of my go to guns. Can't say anything bad about it. My gen 4 g19 runs smooth with no issues. I say go for it!!

[jonny.montana 48]

Dont buy a G19 get a G23 and then buy the barrel for 9mm... you can have both calibers in one handgun.

[Ray Ray 3,566]

Dont buy a G19 get a G23 and then buy the barrel for 9mm... you can have both calibers in one handgun.

 

 

No, that is a bad idea. Stick with a 19 and forget the 23.

[jonny.montana 48]

No, that is a bad idea. Stick with a 19 and forget the 23.

 

Please elaborate

[diamondd817 827]

Get the Glock 19 Gen4.

 

Best size to weight to capacity to balance to barrel length to sight radius to trigger to shootability to accuracy to reliability to functionality to price on the market.

 

Edit: Forgot to mention best bore axis.

[diamondd817 827]

Please elaborate

 

Will not function 100% without changing ejectors and extractors. OK for practice but not ok for anything serious. Just buy what you want to shoot and shoot what you buy.

[jonny.montana 48]

Will not function 100% without changing ejectors and extractors. OK for practice but not ok for anything serious. Just buy what you want to shoot and shoot what you buy.

 

well I never had a problem with mine.. already ran over 1000 rounds and no malfunctions.

[Ray Ray 3,566]

Will not function 100% without changing ejectors and extractors. OK for practice but not ok for anything serious. Just buy what you want to shoot and shoot what you buy.

 

Also, 9mm is cheaper to shoot. And 40 S&W has more recoil.