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G19 or P320??

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#1 ·
Alright, looking for some advice on which if the two aforementioned heaters I should go with for a new carry piece? Thoughts...
 
#66 ·
Well, The IMPORTANT thing is that the US government likes it, and so that should end this discussion, because we all know they don't screw up and make decisions based on anything but what is the best weapon for our fighting men....
Me? The fact that the DOD picked it over the Glock actually solidifies my loyalty to Glocks...
 
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#5 ·
Both are excellent guns and you can't go wrong with either of them. It's a matter of how it feels in your hands. I have the 19 and like it a lot. I held the 320 and the 19 at the same time before I bought the 19. The high bore axis and thicker grip of the 320 didn't feel right in my hand. However, the 320's trigger is much better than the 19's.
 
#6 ·
The army chose the Sig P320 Compact. A major reason (besides flawless in the thousands of rounds fired___and the Glock had a couple of issues. Rare for a Glock) Because the P320 was a modular pistol. From the Compact model they can go up to a Full Size or up to the Carry and even change calibers. This can be done is fifteen seconds. Easy on their armorers.
I find my Sig P320 Compact's ergonomics so perfect. Quality? Sig. Sig Sauer really hit this
out of the park for their first striker pistol. It fit every single mandate the army listed for the
sidearm they were looking for.
I pack mine is a DeSantis Yaqui paddle holster. It conceals surprisingly well. If you carry on
the right side at the four or five location I'd advise a Yaqui holster in the slide version.
All this said, the G19 remains a good choice. Just not THE choice between these two pistols.
This is a personal choice. Pistol choices are.
G'luck and stay safe.
Poli Viejo
 
#8 ·
There are a few reasons I would choose a G over a S.

1. I personally prefer the larger angle of the grip. The further forward I have to cant my grip in order to have the muzzle flat, the more mechanical resistance exists to the recoil. The more 90 degree angle of the sigs are harder to control, and I find less comfortable.

2. Watching MAC's torture test shows me that the glock is one of the the most reliable platforms on the market, beaten by only the Arex-0. The Sig didn't perform well at all.

3. As a carry weapon, the controls and surfaces of the glock are the cleanest/slimmest/least complicated of all firearms I have owned.

4. Parts support is #1.

5. Magazines are plentiful, easy to fine, inexpensive.
 
#9 ·
I prefer the G19. I'll admit I've only shot 50 through a p320. I bought an FNS-9, shot it a little while and went back to carrying and shooting a G19. Same thing with the Caracal C, Steyr M9-A1, PPQ, SR9 and VP9. Each time I end up back carrying my 19. So when the p320 came out instead of buying one I waited until I could rent one. I'm glad I did. It's a fine gun, but I didn't shoot it any better than my previously mentioned guns. I think I'm going to skip the 320 and get a CZ P10c when they get here. I'm more interested in the CZ because it has a low bore axis and is closer to the size of a G19.
 
#17 ·
I like the feel of the full size P320 and enjoy my 45cal P250.

Had a credit at a pawn shop so when I had the cash available, chose the Glock 19.

If there had been a P320 or Beretta 92 in the case then the choice may have been tougher.

Past ownership, reliability, resale... Glock 19 is always a safe choice.
 
#18 ·
Both are terrific pistols. You really need to try both out to see what works best for you. I would imagine most ranges rent both these days. The Glock 19 will be a little easier to conceal being a little bit shorter in height and width but a lot of people CCW a P320 Compact fine it seems. Nice feature of the P320 Compact is you can get the subcompact frame for it for a height even less than the Glock 19 for CCW but you probably won't be able to get a full grip on the SC frame and the capacity is then 12 rounds but a lot like to to that.
 
#20 ·
Well, asking this on a Glock forum, I think the outcome it going to be predictable. But since you asked ...

My choice is the SIG P320 far and away, and it really doesn't have anything much to do with the modular design. Glocks do not work particularly well for me, and especially the G 19. Yes, I have shot them and can do so moderately well. But the flat sided, blocky grip is uncomfortable and they do not point naturally. I think it is perhaps less due to the grip angle and more a result of the exaggerated palm swell on the lower back strap ("Glock hump") which pushes the whole muzzle up unless I cock my strong hand forward to an uncomfortable and unnatural degree. And the finger grooves on the Gen 3 and Gen 4 Glock 19s do not fit my moderately large hands whatsoever. The interchangeable back straps do nothing at all to improve the ergonomics for me. And I think the crappy stock plastic sights are something of a disgrace for a pistol in this price range.

The medium sized grip module of the P320 fits my hand perfectly. The pistol points naturally and comes back on target quickly and predictably. The trigger I regard as much better than the spongy Glock trigger. The capacity of the P320 compact 9mm is the same as that of the Glock 19.

Now having said that, the Glock 19 obviously works well for a lot of people. And there are some points in its favor. The aftermarket support for the Glock is tremendous, although I suspect aftermarket support for the P320 will improve dramatically now that it has been selected as the standard sidearm for both the US Army and ICE. Magazines for the Glock can often be found at about half the price of those for the P320 and are more widely available. The Glock has a simple, rugged design and proven reliability. And the G19 is just a bit sleeker than the P320 compact for carry.

But it comes down to which you can shoot more accurately. For me there is no comparison. But these are quite different pistols and you can only decide which is best for you by trying them.
 
#21 ·
I don't think you can go wrong with either one. It is no secret, I like Glocks, and have for a very long time. The 19/23 size being my all time favorite. It conceals well, shoots well, is easy to maintain, and has a strong aftermarket following. I have carried a Glock in one form or another for 20 plus years as an LE.

That being said, I now carry the 320 both on and off duty. I have spent quite a bit of time with my 320's and they simply feel better and shoot better for me, even above my modified Glocks. I don't really care about the Military or ICE contracts, and that was not a factor for me since I have owned a 320 since early 2015.

Go out, shoot both, and base your decision on which one feels better and performs better for you.

TXPO
 
#22 ·
With the great selection of handguns these days it's reassuring to know either of your choices are good. Flip a coin or pick the best deal and get on with shooting your new gun.
 
#23 ·
I like them both, but I shoot the 320 better than the 19. Guessing grip angle, size, texture or something along those lines are the reason. The trigger is moderately better on the Sig. Magazines are plentiful and reasonable priced for the 19, not so much for the 320. I would try both and see which one works best for you, can't go wrong either way.
 
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I guess I'll chime in... I'm of the school that at a certain point, most pistols are more or less as "good" as another. This feature, that feature... everyone has different spin on requirements. What matters is how "good" it is for you, and really only you can determine that. Being a Sig-guy I was ready to love the 320. Turns out, for some reason it just didn't feel right to me and believe it or not, I really didn't like the trigger. Go figure! I'll stick with my G19 in that contest. For you the trigger or other things may be absolutely magical. Both have plenty of good qualities and trade offs which others have mentioned, and what matters to you may mean little to me. Go figure! Best to try it before you buy it, or at the very least handle it in a store before ordering one. Good luck!
 
#28 ·
Either is awesome, I think it best to make up one's own mind on this kinda' stuff rather than rely on the heard.

A small diversion ...

Is the Sig modularity that big of a deal to us civilian shooters?

Say I want to have one chassis and want to use it for both a 9mm and a 40 ... how much does the extra grip, barrel & slide cost?

If it's close to the cost of a new (used) Glock, I'd prefer the convenience of the addt'l "whole" gun rather than swap the chassis around, even if it is easy.

Kinda' goes against my grain to have a "partial" gun
 
#29 ·
Is the Sig modularity that big of a deal to us civilian shooters?

Say I want to have one chassis and want to use it for both a 9mm and a 40 ... how much does the extra grip, barrel & slide cost?

If it's close to the cost of a new (used) Glock, I'd prefer the convenience of the addt'l "whole" gun rather than swap the chassis around, even if it is easy.

Kinda' goes against my grain to have a "partial" gun
I agree. Heck I didn't even like having just an AA .22 conversion for my Glocks. So I got a frame and built a dedicated Glock .22.
 
#32 ·
Yep, hard to argue with the Glock 40 cals as a multi-gun platform, at less total cost than Sig chassis system
 
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