r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Aug 07 '22

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

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u/DJ_Necrophilia Aug 11 '22

Thinking about grabbing a glock when my license finally gets renewed. I'm typically a full size/service pistol guy which makes me want to go towards a glock 17, but a few people I know really like the glock 19 which is the compact version.

Does anyone have experience one way or another? How did they feel in comparison to each other?

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u/SurtseyHuginn Aug 11 '22

I LOVE my G17 so much compared to the 19 actually. Difference for me being the grip is a bit longer on the 17. While handling the 19 I can feel my pinky slipping on the magwell essentially. I also have big hands so that might explained as well. I don't think you can go wrong with a 17. Let me know if you have other questions !

Also, if you have big hands, buy a kit of back strap, even on the g17 the base grip is a bit tiny