The Glock 19 was first released in 1986 and since then has become one of the most popular handguns around the world. While a newer model, the Glock 48, has been released in recent years, the Glock 19 remains a relevant handgun and continues to receive upgrades. Because of its modern relevance, you can still find a new Glock 19 for sale online today.
The Glock 19
The first Glock to ever be released was the Glock 17, the predecessor of the Glock 19. The main issue people had with the Glock 17 was its size, so the original purpose of the Glock 19 was to create a smaller version of the Glock 17.
The Glock 19 went on to become popular around the globe after its official release with the second generation of Glocks. Its popularity became prevalent because Glocks are simple and efficient.
One large advantage of Glocks is their number of parts. While most handguns contain around 60 parts, Glocks limit themselves to 32-40, depending on the weapon. Fewer parts mean the handgun is less likely to break, and even if it does, the parts are larger and easier to replace.
While the Glock 19 is not the newest weapon, it has survived the test of time and made advancements in each new generation of Glocks. The second generation saw its introduction and establishment as a popular handgun. The third generation added a locking block pin and accessory rails, allowing for personal customization. The fourth generation added reversible magazines, and the current, fifth, generation updated the frame and removed the finger grooves.
While the Glock 19 is still being updated, it is not considered a new weapon. These updates are mostly based on customer feedback to show that Glock does consider customer concerns. For example, the finger grooves were intended as one size fits all, but not everyone has the same size fingers, so removing them was beneficial to those who were not a perfect fit for them. A mass-produced weapon will perform and sell much better without them because it encompasses a larger audience.
The Glock 48
The Glock 48 aims to address the issues with the Glock 19. People have a hard time carrying and concealing the Glock 19 because of its size, which is ironic because it was intended as a smaller version of the Glock 17. The Glock 48 is a slimmer version of the Glock 19 that has a 10-round magazine instead of 17. The Glock 48 also uses 9mm ammunition, an ammunition type that makes it easy to find cheap ammo online.
If you have fired a Glock 19 and the Glock 48 you will find that they are almost the same weapon. While the two guns are intended to look different and be different sizes, they should operate and shoot identically.
The Glock 48 is considered similar to the Glock 43x, a handgun renowned for its success as a compact weapon. The Glock 43x was built to make the ideal concealed carry weapon, and many people find that it is the ideal. Since the Glock 48 is improvements on an already spectacular gun, it is considered one of the best available handguns on the market.
Concluding Thoughts
Glock will continue to be a trusted gun manufacturer. So far, all five generations of Glocks have been desired around the world. The Glock 19 has only gotten better since its first release. The Glock 48 captures what people love about the G19 and changed what people didn’t like. The change is centered around the size of the weapon for easier carry. No matter what Glock you choose, you can rely on the weapon to get the job done.
