The Glock 19X Pistol

Glock 19X overview and role

The video focuses on the Glock 19X, described as Glock’s first crossover pistol. It combines a Glock 17 frame with a Glock 19 slide, giving it a full-size grip with a more compact slide length. This configuration is noted as fairly unique in Glock’s lineup and is the version that was submitted for military trials. The host explains that the video will first cover technical specifications, then walk through the pistol from front to back, discuss available variants, and finally verify the published specs with measurements and a trigger pull gauge.

Technical specs and 9mm configuration

The Glock 19X is chambered in 9mm (9x19). It ships with one 17‑round magazine and two additional magazines with extended baseplates that increase capacity. The standard barrel length is about 4.2 inches, with an optional threaded barrel available on certain variants. Weight is listed at 22.5 ounces without a magazine, 24.83 ounces with an empty magazine, and approximately 31.39 ounces loaded. The pistol uses a standard Glock trigger. The featured example has suppressor‑height sights and an MOS cut but no threaded barrel. Other versions come with standard‑height sights and no optics cut, and there are also configurations that combine suppressor‑height sights with a threaded barrel.

Slide, sights, finish, and frame features

The showcased Glock 19X variant includes suppressor‑height iron sights and an MOS cut for mounting optics. The slide lacks front serrations, which some users may prefer and others may miss, but it does have rear slide serrations. This model is highlighted as the first Glock to come from the factory in a colored configuration, with an anodized slide and FDE polymer frame. The matching FDE finish allows for a two‑tone look if desired. The barrel, slide, and grip are all serialized in typical Glock fashion, which can matter for users planning modifications. The overall length is about 7.44 inches from muzzle to backstrap, with a slide length of about 6.85 inches, a height of roughly 5.47 inches, and a slide width of about 1 inch.

Grip, controls, magwell, and included accessories

The polymer frame features a Picatinny rail with a single cross slot for mounting lights or other accessories. The trigger guard has light texturing and the familiar Glock squared‑oval shape, intended to accommodate different grip styles. The pistol uses a standard Glock trigger with an integrated trigger safety; once the safety tab is depressed, the trigger moves rearward to a distinct wall and then breaks, with a short, tactile reset. Controls include ambidextrous slide releases and a reversible magazine release, which ships on the left side but can be swapped for left‑handed users. The grip has no finger grooves and uses Glock’s typical squared texturing. Additional backstraps are included to fit larger hands. The magwell has a small ledge that helps prevent the shooter’s hand from being pinched during magazine changes, and there is a lanyard loop at the rear. In the box, buyers receive an FDE Glock case, three magazines (one flush 17‑round and two with extended baseplates), a simple mag loader, extra backstraps, and a basic cleaning kit.

Trigger pull measurements and dimensions

To verify the published specifications, the host uses a trigger pull gauge on the unloaded Glock 19X. Several attempts are made, with one early reading around 3.14 pounds dismissed as inaccurate due to movement of the pistol. Subsequent pulls register about 4.2 and 5.7 pounds. The host notes that supporting the pistol on the gauge is difficult, so the readings are approximate, but they suggest a trigger weight in the 4‑ to 5‑pound range, possibly closer to 6 pounds depending on where the trigger is engaged. Pulling lower on the trigger tends to feel lighter, while pulling higher feels heavier. A tape measure is then used to confirm dimensions. With a magazine inserted, the height from mag base to top of the slide is just under 6 inches, and including the iron sights brings it to just under about 6.5 inches. The slide length measures just under 7 inches, closely matching Glock’s published numbers.

Slide width and weight comparison between variants

The slide width is checked and found to be exactly about 1 inch, though a slight lip on either side of the frame makes the overall width just over 1 inch, a difference most users are unlikely to notice. A scale is then used to compare two Glock 19X variants. The first pistol, equipped with an MOS cut, taller suppressor‑height sights, and a larger magazine, weighs about 1.48 pounds with the magazine inserted. The second pistol, with lower sights, no MOS cut, and a smaller magazine, unexpectedly weighs slightly more at about 1.49 to 1.55 pounds, depending on how it sits on the scale. This small but surprising difference leads to the observation that the simpler configuration is not necessarily lighter. The video closes by encouraging owners of Glock 19X pistols, including MOS and threaded‑barrel versions, to share their experiences and by noting that the next step is to take the pistol to the range.