The Glock 19X, which is basically the civilian version of the 17MHS pistol submitted to the Army, will be available starting January 22nd. Here’s a quick blurb about what’s included:
- Rounded mag catch like the Israeli guns
- Same slide stop lever, trigger safety, and slide lock spring as used in Gen 5.
- Black mag followers – not the orange ones seen in the Gen 5 magazines.
- Non-extended mag base plates (like Gen 4) – not like the Gen 5 mag base plates.
- No cutout on front strap – frame actually extends down further than Gen 4 style. This is known as the ‘toe’ of the frame, and often jokingly referred to as the ‘camel toe’ on the 19X.
- Coyote brown, which is more brown (darker) than current FDE.
- Mags match the frame color.
- Slide color matches the frame color (more or less) – first time Glock’s done a slide color other than black. Finish is referred to as nPVD, and leaves a deep purple like color on the inside of the slide.
- Lanyard hole is part of a removable grip plug and will support the Gen 4/5 style back straps.
- No manual safety as seen in the 19MHS and 23MHS guns submitted to the Army. That’s no surprise since Glock has said they wouldn’t release a pistol with a manual safety.
- Full size G17 grip length frame with G19 length dust cover, and compact G19 slide.
- No finger grooves, and same texture, RTF3, as Gen 4/5.
- Glock Marksman Barrel (GMB) just like the Gen 5.
- Shipped with Glock night sights. I have NOT seen a sku for a version without night sights.
- Looks like they’re made in Austria.
- New ejector design (part # 47021) that’s also coming to the Gen 5 guns (no details on what’s different, yet). This is to address the BTF (brass to face) issue that some have experienced.
- Gen 5 style trigger assembly.
- Slide and frame are beveled like the Gen 5 (Note: early Gen 5 frames were not beveled). That changed in later production in 2017.
- MSRP is $750, which is exactly the same as a Gen 5 pistol with night sights. I’ve seen plenty of Blue Label prices, with $533 being common. Again, this pistol ships with night sights, so that’s why the Blue Label price is higher than some other pistols.
- I’ve only seen indications that they are made in Austria. I’ve yet to see pictures or skus that any are made in the U.S.
- The 19X is not marked with a ‘Gen 5’ on the slide, nor is the product number in the Gen 5 range.
- Spring cups are the Glock marine spring cups.
- 19X comes with a true spec 1913 rail.
A lot of the following photos are from Glock.
For more info, see http://g41.glock.us/
edit: Glock has removed the original page of content, including the video, from that page. Here’s the basic announcement that originally appeared there:
New link: http://19x.glock.us/
Announcing Glock 19X
GLOCK, Inc. introduces their first ever “Crossover” pistol, the GLOCK 19X, which combines the best features of two of its most popular and most trusted field-tested platforms. The full-size frame and the compact slide have joined forces to produce the ideal pistol for all conditions and all situations.
“The G19X was developed for the military and is a practical everyday pistol that will do what you need it to do, when you need it to; every time, in every condition,” says GLOCK VP Josh Dorsey. “The pistol was developed for the military using GLOCK’s combat proven experience with consideration to efficiency, dependability and durability. Through rigorous testing, the G19X stands out above the competition and has the ability to function in all situations with ultimate reliability and accuracy. Our goal was to meet the demanding needs of the military while maintaining our standard of perfection. With proven results, the G19X delivers maximum efficiency and trustworthiness.”
Confidence now comes in the coyote color with the first-ever factory colored slide. The nPVD slide coating of the GLOCK 19X prevents corrosion, resists chemicals, and stands up against the elements. Additional design features of the G19X include the GLOCK Marksman Barrel (GMB) with enhanced polygonal rifling and an improved barrel crown for increased accuracy, ambidextrous slide stop levers and no finger grooves for better versatility, and a lanyard loop for retention. The pistol includes a standard 17-round magazine and two 17+2-round extended magazines along with a coyote-colored pistol case.
The aggregate effect of all the G19X design enhancements gives any user the assurance to succeed and survive in all situations. A perfect “Crossover to Confidence”.
The G19X will be available beginning January 22nd, 2018 at select dealers.
Trademark info for the 19X is available on the Justia site.
I’ll update this as I get more info.