How Much Is GLOCK 19 Worth?
The value of a GLOCK 19 depends on the generation. A Glock 19 Gen3 has an average value of about $500 depending on condition. A GLOCK 19 Gen2 in excellent condition can have a value closer to $600. A GLOCK 19 Gen4 can have an average value of about $475. Gen2 GLOCK 19 have a higher value compared to Gen4 GLOCK 19 pistols. A GLOCK 19 Gen5 has an average value of about $560 depending on the condition. The most valuable GLOCK 19 is a Gen1. Only a few GLOCK Gen1 pistols were produced before GLOCK transitioned to Gen2 G19 pistols. About 56 GLOCK 19 Gen1 were made, making this generation of the G19 the most valuable.
Why do Gun Owners Like GLOCK 19 Pistols?
The GLOCK 19 is often referred to as the entryway GLOCK, since it is the first GLOCK many users buy. The GLOCK 19 is popular because it is a compact pistol with a reputation for reliability, accuracy, and easy of use. A wide range of users rely on the GLOCK 19 from law enforcement, military personnel and civilians. The G19 is chambered in 9mm and balances size, magazine capacity, and performance in a way few other striker-fire pistols can.
The G19 is not only a reliable defense tool, but an engineering marvel that has been copied by many other manufactures. GLOCK 19 pistols keep their value not only with professional users and those who conceal carry, but with collectors alike.
The GLOCK 19 was introduced in 1988 as a more compact alternative to the full-sized GLOCK 17. The GLOCK 19 quickly became popular with law enforcement because it was compact enough for concealed carry yet still had a substantial, 15-round magazine capacity.
The GLOCK 19 design incorporates a polymer frame to reduce weight and uses a simple, reliable mechanism. The GLOCK 19 set a benchmark in the firearms industry for efficiency and durability for handguns. Even though the first GLOCK 19 was introduced in 1988 later generations continue to prove that the G19 is still relevant.
The allure of the G19 is the blend of size, firepower, and reliability, which appeals to both civilian and professional operators. Over the years of production, the GLOCK 19 has taken a variety of forms, each with its own unique features and improvements.
How To Determine The Value Of A GLOCK 19?
- GLOCK 19 Gen1: Only about 56 GLOCK 19 Gen1 pistols were produced before GLOCK changed over to Gen2 models. A GLOCK 19 Gen1 is the holy grails for many GLOCK collectors due to the fact so few were produced.
- GLOCK 19 Gen2: Gen2 models are valued by collectors because this variant of the G19 introduced subtle improvements over the Gen1 models. G19 Gen2 guns appeal to purists for their simplicity--lack of finger grooves and accessory rail--and show the evolution of GLOCK pistols.
- GLOCK 19X: The G19X is a hybrid GLOCK pistol that combines the compact slide of the GLOCK 19 with the full-sized frame of the GLOCK 17, a configuration that GLOCK submitted to the U.S. military pistols trials in 2015. The GLOCK 19X has the distinction of being the only GLOCK with a coyote tan finish.
First Run GLOCK 19s
Another element that can increase the value of a GLOCK 19 is whether it was a first run gun, meaning the series to be shipped to the US or produced in the US. The way to determine a first run GLOCK is to look at the serial number and letter prefixes. The GCA Matrix is the official GLOCK serial number and letter prefix list of all first run GLOCKs in the US. The Matrix is included in the latest edition of the GCA Master Journal.