Used Gen2 Glock 19 or buy new?

January 17, 2018, 09:22 AM

soggy_spinout

I know which one I'd choose. But my choice would be based on emotion rather than anything objective. The Gen2 occupies a significant spot in my heart; a Gen2 G19 bought in 1990 was the first of many Glocks. I foolishly sold that one off only to grovel and waste away for nearly a decade

before I found another at a price I could tolerate. Your price is a good one, if you decide to go that route.

January 17, 2018, 11:00 AM

dc54

I'm really surprised by the answers in this discussion. The obvious correct answer is buy both.

January 17, 2018, 11:06 AM

P220 Smudge

quote:
Originally posted by dc54:
I'm really surprised by the answers in this discussion. The obvious correct answer is buy both.

Quoted for truth. You can have your cake, and eat it, too.

January 17, 2018, 11:13 AM

Warhorse

I have never even held a G19-2, but I can tell that my G19-5 is a great pistol.

January 17, 2018, 12:26 PM

Steve 22X

quote:
Originally posted by RogueJSK:
If you decide to go with the Gen 2, there are a couple things to check out. There was an upgrade for some of the parts on early Gen 2 G19s, so you'll need to check if it's had the "7 part upgrade". You'll also want to check that it's had the relief holes added to the frame behind the locking block, which were done to prevent the frames from cracking. If it hasn't had one or both of those upgrades, you can send it in to Glock to have the work done for free, or a Glock armorer can do the parts upgrade for free. (Just understand that if you send your Gen 2 frame in to Glock for the relief hole cuts, and the frame is found to already be developing cracks in that area, they'll dispose of the frame and replace it with a Gen 3 frame with finger grooves.)

With a new Gen 5, you don't have to worry about any of those issues.

Around here a nice Gen2 would go for around $400, perhaps less face to face, that is if you can find one.

This is a picture of what RogueJSK was referring to with regard to the relief holes.
If it doesn't have these, check VERY carefully that the frame has not cracked.

January 18, 2018, 12:39 AM

XLT

mine was cracked and luckily the dealer took it back after Glock wanted to give it a type 3 grip. I would buy the gen 5

January 18, 2018, 05:15 AM

ACClauhs

I don’t recall seeing the relief cuts in the frame but if they’ll replace the frame, that’s not a worry then. I wasn’t able to make it back to the shop and with a week away trip with the wife, I’m hoping it may still be on the shelf when I get back. If not, then Gen5, here I come.

January 18, 2018, 06:08 AM

hile

For duty or off-duty carry, I'd go with the Gen5. Arguably every gun you intend to use socially should have a white light.

January 18, 2018, 05:04 PM

Belgian Blue

quote:
Originally posted by Steve 22X:
quote:
Originally posted by RogueJSK:
If you decide to go with the Gen 2, there are a couple things to check out. There was an upgrade for some of the parts on early Gen 2 G19s, so you'll need to check if it's had the "7 part upgrade". You'll also want to check that it's had the relief holes added to the frame behind the locking block, which were done to prevent the frames from cracking. If it hasn't had one or both of those upgrades, you can send it in to Glock to have the work done for free, or a Glock armorer can do the parts upgrade for free. (Just understand that if you send your Gen 2 frame in to Glock for the relief hole cuts, and the frame is found to already be developing cracks in that area, they'll dispose of the frame and replace it with a Gen 3 frame with finger grooves.)

With a new Gen 5, you don't have to worry about any of those issues.

Around here a nice Gen2 would go for around $400, perhaps less face to face, that is if you can find one.

This is a picture of what RogueJSK was referring to with regard to the relief holes.
If it doesn't have these, check VERY carefully that the frame has not cracked.

Excellent post Steve!

Do you know if this issue is unique to the Gen2 G19s or are other Gen2 Glocks affected?

The reason I ask is because I have a Gen2 G22 and my Dad's old Gen2 G21.

January 24, 2018, 04:27 PM

ACClauhs

Ended up using gun buyer math. Bought two blue label Glocks while picking up duty Gear for some guys at work. Grabbed a gen5 19 and a 43. Wife was beside herself when I got home but I fixed the couch cushion that she’s been agonizing over with missing buttons so I’m halfway out of the doghouse.