This user friendly, rugged, and downright ugly pistol is the Glock 19. Chambered in 9x19 parabellum (9mm) and sporting a 15 round magazine, it is not the most powerful handgun out there, but it's versatility is second to none. It can take a beating, get thrown in dirt, run over, and dunked in a pond and the G19 will shrug it off and keep working. The 9mm round isn't overpowered, giving the user more control while rapidly firing. The trigger guard is enlarged to accommodate the use of gloves, and a built in accessory rail on the front allows you to attach laser sights and flashlights (bayonets too if you feel the need). All Glocks feature a series of internal safety measures to stop accidental discharge. In addition the trigger has a safety positioned on trigger itself. This keeps the weapon from firing in the event it is dropped struck against something. The little tab in the middle of the trigger has to be pressed inward in order to fire.
| A Glock, field stripped for cleaning |
The Austrian made Glock can be easily disassembled by pulling down on two tabs located above the trigger guard and cleaning one is as easy as can be. At a price tag of around $500-550 the Glock 19 is affordable, dependable, still ugly, but operational for a lifetime. Law enforcement, and civilians love the Glock for all of these reasons. I know I do.
Glock will probably be around forever. Everyone wants to make a handgun like Glock anymore these days.
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