Holsters for
Glock 19

Glock Ges.m.b.H., trademarked as Glock is one of the most famous and successful firearm producer, well known all over the world.  Engineer Gaston Glock, company's founder who had no experience with firearms manufacture or design, became one of the most successful firearms designer of all times. Glock had extensive experience in advanced synthetic polymers, knowledge of which was very important in the company's design of the first commercially successful line of polymer frame pistols.

The Glock 19 is a recoil operated semi-automatic pistol with a striker single-action (SA) trigger. The G 19, as well known for many shooters, was designed and produced by Austrian manufacturer Glock Ges.m.b.H. Glock pistols in general have become one of the most favourite guns, and have been supplied to national armed forces, police forces and security agencies in at least 48 countries. The Glock 19 was created as a compact reduced-size of the previous Glock 17 model. The G 19 was first produced in 1988, primarily for military and law enforcement. Although Glocks, including this particular model and its more recent versions - GEN 4 and GEN 5, became also very popular firearms among civilians for recreational and competition shooting, home- and self-defense, both in concealed or open carry.

This compact pistol has a 4.01 inch long barrel, which means it can be hidden if using a well-fitting Glock 19 holster, providing a good concealment option for you. The Glock 19 is equipped with a double stack 15-round magazine and it relies on the use of the 9 mm cartridge. As the G19 is a single action pistol, the trigger is the only operating element when speaking about manual safeties. All three internal pistol safeties are deactivated when the unique single-action trigger is pulled, and automatically activated when it is released.

When talking about the construction of this gun, the Glock 19 is fully made of polymer and it comes with integrated polymer grips assuring comfortable holding of the gun. Due to its dimensions it is ideal for use as a backup weapon or for concealed carry purposes. This particular pistol easily allows customization with different triggers, grips, and sights. What more the Glock 19 is compatible with factory magazines from the previous models 17 and 18. Giving the Glock 19 available capacities of: 17 rounds (standard magazine with +2 extension), 10, 17, and 19 (standard Glock 17 magazine with +2), 24 and 26 (standard magazine with +2 extension) and the 31 (standard Glock 18 magazine with +2 removed) and 33 rounds of the G18.

The Glock 19 is equipped with fixed, white dot front and  white square U rear sights. And also some newer rear sights can be adjusted for windage (on certain models due to the windage sights not coming as factory default), as it has a degree of lateral movement in the dovetail it is mounted in. If you are not a fan of default sights, there are many Glock 19 aftermarket accessories you can easily add to your gun. Here is a brief article where you can find more information on how to upgrade your G19.

The accuracy and target acquisition of the Glock 19 pistol can be further enhanced thanks to the newer rear sights that can be adjusted for windage (on certain models due to the windage sights not coming as factory default), as it has a degree of lateral movement in the dovetail it is mounted in. In case you decide to even increase its overall very good accuracy, make sure to check out this list of the best Glock 19 lights and lasers. And if you already have a light or laser attached to your G19, don’t forget to pick one of our Glock 19 light & laser-bearing holsters.

Due to its compact size, high capacity and easy concealment, the Glock 19 is a good option for everyday concealed carry, especially when hidden in a well-fitting Glock 19 holster. Among the best Glock 19 carry styles are Glock 19 IWB holsters and Glock 19 appendix holsters. But as this gun model is very compact, it is possible to wear it also in a Glock 19 OWB holster. If it’s hard for you to decide which carry option would be the best for you, check our list of the best Glock 19 holsters here.

The Glock 19 is a reliable handgun which is the main reason why this pistol has become so popular among plenty of shooters worldwide. In addition to its use as a conventional service pistol, it is ideal for use as a backup weapon or for concealed carry purposes. This makes it an even more versatile option for you. The main pros of the Glock 19 are its compact and lightweight size, its accuracy, big magazine capacity and versatility.  If you want to find out more about this ultimate carry handgun, then read our Glock 19 review. As you may know, nothing is perfect and even within this pistol, some issues may occur. To be aware of them you should take a look at our article about Glock 19 problems. And if you want to see how well the Glock 19 does when compared to its main competition, have a look at this side-by-side comparison with the Glock 17.

If mentioned articles are still not enough for you and you wish to know even more about G19, you can find the most essential information on Glock official website, Glock's Facebook page or you can exchange your opinion on this pistol with other shooters on the famous Glock Forum or even Glock Talk. If you’d like to read more reviews about the G19, feel free to check our list of top read-before-you-buy Glock 19 reviews.