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Glock 19 Gen 2 On The Way-For Old Times Sake***Arrived***
Years ago, I carried a Gen 2 Glock 19 as a NYC cop. Didn’t know much about guns at the time and we had 3 guns to choose from. The Glock 19, S&W 5946, and the Sig 226 DAO. We bought our guns back then, and I recall the Glock was $325, the 5946 around $525, and the Sig a little over $600. Gun choosing was 3 minutes at a table handling each one. I chose the Glock, mostly for the cost.
I sold that gun after I retired, and kind of missed it since, just for the nostalgia. So I’m browsing gunbroker and type in NYPD. I like collecting PD guns and I have several. Gen 2 Glock 19 pops up. Serial number is only 160 away from my duty gun, so most assuredly from the same class in the academy. My friend’s gun was 5 away from mine.
I overpaid probably, but I knew I wouldn’t find one so close to my old one. That class was 2400
Recruits, and well over half of them chose the Glock due to the cost. A few years later some federal grant was passed and the guns were free. The recruit just had to pay for night sights.
So there’s a Glock on the way. Never a huge fan but certainly a capable gun. I have a Ruger PC9 that uses Glock mags so it made sense to add a Glock to the family again.
So I guess I should replace a few things in a 29 year old gun. Extractor? Striker? Locking block? Certainly magazine and recoil springs.
Gun arrived today. In very nice shape. Night sights are very dim but the gun is clean. Good Lord, I remember the NY trigger being heavy but I can not believe how heavy this trigger is. I’ve never been a fan of a light trigger on a striker gun but I might have to change this out. I did call Glock and they said to send it in and they’d overhaul it free of charge, so I’m gonna send it in. They even told me to send the magazines.
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11-20-2021, 04:01 AM
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You did not overpay if you got what you wanted at a price you could live with. I have a very early Glock 19 which still runs and runs and runs. They are homely, but reliable and easy to use and maintain. I wouldn't change out the locking block unless it is clearly battered, or the barrel cam surface is clearly beat up. Depending on the round count (if known) the striker and plastic sleeve and extractor and extractor spring being changed out would not hurt. Make sure to fire it first and if you are reasonably happy with the function hold on to the used parts as "used servicable." You never know when the commies will make it difficult or impossible to buy parts. They have already tried that (with no success) here in CA.
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11-20-2021, 11:46 AM
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Contact Glock and send it back for a reburish
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11-20-2021, 12:01 PM
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It is good to go; it plainly states “Perfection” on the box label.
The bottom Glock 19 is one of the last five hundred Gen. 2’s produced.
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11-20-2021, 12:28 PM
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If you are headed south for the holidays or the winter, Glock, Inc. in Smyrna, GA is once again open for walk-in service. You could get the gun serviced while you wait. I believe the flat extractors are a thing of the past though.
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11-20-2021, 12:35 PM
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I got this Gen 2 as a "factory refurb" pre 1995. It has countless rounds through it and who knows how much it was used by the original owner. Joe
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Not much wrong with a Glock 19 Gen. 2. I bought a used one from an individual at a gun show a few years ago to have as a knock-about SHTF pistol - didn't cost much, and if it's impounded for evidence (God forbid) some day, I won't lose sleep over it. I suspect it's been fired a lot, but it's worked perfectly for me - every time I pull the trigger it goes bang. Fifteen rounds in the magazine sounds like it would be worth it to have around if need be, and it's as simple as a brick.
I do have a couple of other Glocks, bought new, in my favorite caliber - .45 ACP (a 21 and a 30).
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11-20-2021, 04:30 PM
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I thought about that, but how long would they have it for? And since it's going to Glock, I wouldn't need to send it through an FFL, right? Also comes right back to my door?
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11-20-2021, 04:33 PM
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I believe an individual can ship directly to the manufacturer but double check that.
Call Glock, Inc. and ask about the refurb process.
+1 (770) 432-1202
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I thought about that, but how long would they have it for? And since it's going to Glock, I wouldn't need to send it through an FFL, right? Also comes right back to my door?
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IIRC (?) my M17 was away for a week
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11-20-2021, 05:05 PM
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Contact Glock and send it back for a reburish
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Congratulations on your acquisition of a Glock 19 Gen 2. More than likely it's not been shot much but to be on the safe side I would at least replace the RSA (recoil spring assembly), striker spring, trigger spring, slide lock spring, and maybe the magazine springs.
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I have my retirement duty Sig 220 heading to Sig for a refurbish.
Called Sig on Friday. CS rep wrote up the order and emailed me a shipping label. All boxed up and heading to Fed Ex on Monday. Rep said about two weeks for a complete overhaul from the Custom Shop. Shipped back to the house. Adult signature required.
Glock may be different, but certainly worth checking. Send it off...you will be happier.
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Thanks. I’m gonna give them a call. I’ll post an update and pics when I get it.
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I have a Glock question for you former LE guys. I bought a used 3rd generation G23 back in 2013 or so that came with its original box. It has a couple of inventory control tags on it. Some research at the time led me to believe that they were NYC control tags.
Do these look familiar to any one?
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I have a Glock question for you former LE guys. I bought a used 3rd generation G23 back in 2013 or so that came with its original box. It has a couple of inventory control tags on it. Some research at the time led me to believe that they were NYC control tags.
Do these look familiar to any one?
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Can’t be NYC. They never issued the Glock 23. Only the 19, 17, 36, and I believe the new 43. Never anything other than 9MM. Don’t know what FPP means. My old box was the Tupperware box with a standard label on side. My name and company number were written in Sharpie on the label.
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11-21-2021, 09:40 AM
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In the past, the service techs have informed me of the various upgrades to the gen. 2 frames, such as cuts in certain areas to relieve stress. The two piece RSA is swapped for a one piece, the new extractors with the bump replaced the flat extractor, the slide release was upgraded to the extended type, and the magazines swapped for the latest version.
If you prefer the gun to be left as original as possible I suggest you inquire about these changes when you call Glock, Inc.
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11-21-2021, 10:35 AM
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I've sent two Glock Pistols to Glock in Georgia to have Glock night sights installed. The sights are pretty good and don't cost much money
Glock sent me a two page inventory of all the parts they replaced for free.
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To the OP, I felt much the same as you when I saw a Gen. 2 Glock #22 for sale. I started carrying one in 1998 when I became an officer. My current department issues a Gen. 4 model 17 but that Gen. 2 feels so good in the hand. Enjoy your pistol.
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Hell yeah. I had a Gen 2 19 a few years back, that thing was one hell of a shooter. I think I dumped it when I found a better deal on a Gen 3 just because I wanted to use a light, and the Gen 3s and above are great too, but I'd love another change at a $250 Gen 2.
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Sounds like a great deal, on a great gun. I think it’s really good of Glock to refurbish for free. Does anyone know if this is normal for Glock to do that?
Just bought a used G17 last night, nice condition, for $429 (w/ box, mags, etc.) at my LGS. I thought it was too good of a deal to not grab it. I’m going to put some night sights on it, otherwise the gun is good to go!
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Glock and Ruger have both always provided top notch service.
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I sent the gun in on 12/22 and had it back in my hands on 12/24. They replaced virtually every component of the gun for free. All I paid for was new night sights. Very happy with that service! I had them remove the NY2 12 pound trigger and put in the NY1 8 pound. I like a little bit more resistance on a striker gun without a safety.
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