Garand Thumb Running the Glock 19X and Telling You All About It.

Published on February 13, 2019
Duration: 10:34

This comprehensive review of the Glock 19X, presented by Garand Thumb, delves into its unique hybrid design, combining a Glock 19 slide with a Glock 17 frame. Garand Thumb, with extensive experience and high round counts on Glocks, provides an analytical assessment of its reliability, features like the nPVD coating and Marksman Barrel, and compares it to other Glock models for different applications.

Quick Summary

The Glock 19X is a unique hybrid pistol featuring a Glock 19 slide on a Glock 17 frame, finished in Coyote Tan with a Marksman Barrel and metal night sights. Expert Garand Thumb notes its legendary Glock reliability and discusses its suitability for duty or concealed carry compared to the G17 and G19.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction
  2. 01:07Origins and MHS Competition
  3. 02:08Design Philosophy
  4. 03:12Reliability
  5. 04:06Key Features
  6. 05:59Trigger and Sights
  7. 06:36Pros and Cons of the Hybrid Frame
  8. 08:31Final Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Glock 19X?

The Glock 19X is a semi-automatic pistol that combines a Glock 19 slide with a Glock 17 frame. It was developed as a commercial variant of Glock's submission for the U.S. Army's Modular Handgun System (MHS) competition.

What are the key features of the Glock 19X?

Key features include a Coyote Tan nPVD finish, Glock Marksman Barrel for improved accuracy, ambidextrous slide stop levers, an improved Gen 5 style trigger, and standard metal night sights. It also comes with extended capacity magazines.

How does the Glock 19X compare to the Glock 17 and Glock 19?

The 19X offers a full-size grip like the G17 but with a shorter slide like the G19. While versatile, the G17 is often preferred for duty, and the G19 for concealed carry due to their respective grip and slide lengths.

What is the reliability of the Glock 19X?

Garand Thumb, with extensive experience, highlights Glock's legendary reliability, citing over 80,000 rounds through various Glock models without significant issues, and personally testing the 19X with around 1,000 rounds.

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