Glock’s tame recoil and trigger make it easy for new shooters to manage long strings of fire. The grip angle is comfortable for most hands and the pistols are fairly concealable. The Glock 19 is also very customizable. It offers a range of options, from removing the finger grooves to adding a rail.
It’s easy to carry
Glock pistols have a great reputation for being easy to carry. They are small enough to fit in most holsters, and they can easily be concealed under a shirt or coat. They also have excellent ergonomics, making them very comfortable to shoot.
Glocks are among the most reliable handguns on the market. They are extremely reliable with all types of 9mm ammunition, including full metal jackets (FMJ) and hollow points. They also have very few problems with magazine retention and slide lock failures.
The Glock is an excellent choice for people who need to carry a large-capacity handgun. Its compact size allows it to be concealed in most clothing and can hold up to 15 rounds. It is also ideal for hunting and self-defense. However, if you’re planning on carrying a Glock, you should make sure to get a good IWB holster and gun belt. Otherwise, the gun could slip out of your waistband. You should also wear loose pants to prevent this from happening.
It’s easy to modify
Glock pistols are a great choice for enthusiasts looking to make some simple modifications to increase their shooting performance. For example, a Glock 19 trigger upgrade can improve accuracy by providing a smoother and more consistent pull. Many triggers also have a lean break and shorter reset, which can help you shoot more accurately. Another popular modification is stippling, which adds texture to the grip to prevent slipping during shooting.
One of the best Glock 19 upgrades is a competition sight. This upgrade can enhance target acquisition and reduce muzzle rise, which can be a problem in fast-paced events like IDPA. You can also add a flared magwell to speed up reloads. This upgrade is easy to install and compatible with all generations of Glocks. Another option is a reversible grip insert from Tyrant CNC, which can improve the feel of your pistol. It can also improve consistency during reloads by providing more surface area to seat the magazine in.
It’s affordable
When Gaston Glock first set out to build a pistol, he wanted something relatively simple that would be affordable for most people. Luckily, he had a background in advanced synthetic polymers, which allowed him to develop a prototype that was incredibly durable and surprisingly cheap.
It’s not uncommon to find a used Gen 3 Glock in the $20 range. Glock has become so popular that a cottage industry of accessories has emerged, including holsters, magazine capacities, sights, and barrels. Some Glocks are even made optics-ready to accept red dot sights, making them a great choice for law enforcement officers.
Despite its affordability, the Glock 19 has a lot of firepower. Its accuracy and tame recoil make it an excellent choice for new shooters. It also comes standard with a match-grade Glock Marksman barrel, which increases accuracy through polygonal rifling. This is a great feature that makes the gun more versatile, whether it’s for competition or home defense.
It’s reliable
Glock pistols are famous for their reliability, with a track record that spans generations. They reliably perform in the FBI’s strict “Ammunition Testing Protocol,” which tests for bullet penetration and expansion through 10% ballistic gel with various barriers (heavy clothing, plywood, drywall, car glass, etc).
This durability is thanks to their polymer frames and other components, which are incredibly resilient against shock, caustic liquids, and temperature extremes that would warm or soften steel alloys. This also means that Glocks require less frequent maintenance and lubrication than traditional handguns.
Wrapping It Up
It took some time for rank-and-file shooters to acclimate to the striker-fired Glock, but its simple design and unfailing reliability grabbed their attention. More traditional designs have had to make sacrifices in their own design or manufacturing process in order to compete with the Glock’s market dominance, and that has shifted the gun landscape in some ways. The popularity of Glock has also ensured that supplies and accessories are readily available.
