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SoDak
03-26-09, 17:01
I was spending some time checking out the local gunshops and pawnshops when I came across a brand new G19 for $440. I'm not sure on the generation, but it did not have finger grooves on the grip and it came in the tuppeware box. THe gun also included two hi-caps. Is this a worthwhile purchase?
graffex
03-26-09, 17:24
Hell yes buy it!
mario
03-26-09, 17:29
First or second generation new old stock. A new G19 for 440.00 is a great deal. That wouldn't last 10 minutes in the shops here in SW Fl. I would have bought it already
citizensoldier16
03-26-09, 17:54
IMO, if it has the rails, buy it. You can always upgrade the box later if you don't like tupperware. :D
SoDak
03-26-09, 18:59
With help from The_Katar, I think am looking at a gen 1 since it lacks a rail(unless I misunderstood him). Apparently the story is just that someone bought the gun a while back, never used it, and sold it to this store. I'm having a tough time deciding on getting it because I have been considering a CCW gun, I have been trying to roll back on my gun spending and instead devoting a little money to gear(mag pouches, slings, etc) and just genrally saving money.
Gentoo
03-26-09, 19:48
http://www.glockfaq.com/gunsmithing.htm#frame
SoDak
03-26-09, 20:12
Oops, I was wrong. It would be a gen 2. Thanks Gentoo.
LittleRedToyota
03-27-09, 13:02
I was spending some time checking out the local gunshops and pawnshops when I came across a brand new G19 for $440. I'm not sure on the generation, but it did not have finger grooves on the grip and it came in the tuppeware box. THe gun also included two hi-caps. Is this a worthwhile purchase?

imho, no finger grooves is a good thing, and, so i actually specifically avoid 3rd gens and look for 2nd gen glocks.

$440 for a new 2nd gen G19, is a very good price, imho, especially with the extra mag. if it happens to have night sights on it, that is a steal.

unless you specifically want a rail, i would say it is a very worthwhile purchase.
ROADKING
03-27-09, 14:03
You better leave now before its gone, If you dont want it give me the number i will call and snatch it up.
Dan Goodwin
03-27-09, 14:32
I just bought a lightly used Gen 2 yesterday for a bit less, but I would be sore tempted for a new one at that price today.
Beat Trash
03-27-09, 15:00
Is this a worthwhile purchase?

YES...
ST911
03-27-09, 15:52
I was spending some time checking out the local gunshops and pawnshops when I came across a brand new G19 for $440. I'm not sure on the generation, but it did not have finger grooves on the grip and it came in the tuppeware box. THe gun also included two hi-caps. Is this a worthwhile purchase?

That's a fair price, but nothing special in your market. G19s can be in slim supply at times, so it may be worth it to you.

Note: If you're LE/mil/gov/public safety/security, the price you will pay for a G19 w/FS from a LE stocking dealer is $395.
threefeathers
03-27-09, 19:59
Get any G-19 you can.
malignantbum
03-29-09, 15:18
I'd see if they would come down to $400-420 cash price and snag it
sjc3081
03-29-09, 20:35
Generation II Glock 19s suffered from phase III malfunctions due to frame flex when fired. This is one of the reasons Glock went to the stronger less flexing framed third generation pistol. This is information that I personally gleaned from the NYPD Outdoor Range. Here are a few links that will assist in your decision.

www.thegunzone.com/glock/phase3.html
www.thegunzone.com/glock/phase3a.html
www.thegunzone.com/glock/upgrade-faq2.html