So when the Glock 45 was first introduced I jumped ALL over it. At the time I had a G19 Gen 3 and I wasn't fond of the grip texture and I didn't want to cut/grind/stipple it. Had it for years. I wanted to leave it factory except for sights. Besides the texture, or lack thereof, I also wanted to try something without the finger grooves. About this time the 19X was making it's rounds and it was very appealing to me except that I just wanted it as standard black Glock that accepted standard base plate mags. I know, I'm picky, but to be honest, I just want one of everything but I can't afford it. Sad story, huh?
Anyway, soon after, the G19 Gen5 was released (best I remember) and I was excited!!! Finally, the things I wanted came true! Except, that ridiculous finger cutout for easy mag stripping. Well, I have a permanently crooked pinky on my strong hand that unfortunately falls right inside that dang cutout. After handling the new 19 multiple times, I came to the conclusion that I just couldn't deal with it. So I gave up on it. Never bought it. Trust me, I went to 6 or 7 different stores, sometimes hitting the same one twice in a day, trying my best to make myself like it. Felt like I was shooting a 26 but very annoying as it was putting my pinky in a slight bind. I have small hands too so that just makes things that much better.
So back to the Glock45. Best I remember, again... The G45 made its apperance not too long after the new 19. I was all over it when I saw it! Immediately sold the gen3 19 and bought a Glock 45! No finger grooves, no stupid cutout, better trigger, front slide serrations, all the good stuff people have been asking for. It's been awesome ever since I got it, all the way up until... I wondered if I'd been happier with the 19 Gen5. At the time, the Gen5 19MOS was released soon after I bought the G45 (again, best I remember). This solved all the problems it seemed. But, I decided to just stick it out with the G45. However, the itch to have a 19 is starting to creep back... Especially since they have released the Gen5 G19 WITHOUT that ridiculous mag cut out...
So this all brings me to my question... Since it seems buying a Glock19 Gen5 frame isn't impossible (just learned that a couple weeks ago), would it be better for me to just buy the 19 frame and put the 45 slide on, or sell the Glock45 (add a little cash) and buy the new 19? First world problems, right?
Opinions on this? Am I missing anything? Would it be that easy or would it be better in the long run to sell one to buy the other?
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