The Glock 19X incorporates all elements of the Gen 5 series, including a barrel with a new rifling pattern, ambidextrous slide stop levers, a redesigned trigger mechanism, a 2.25kg trigger pull weight, a different firing pin safety mechanism, and a firing pin safety block.
The Glock 19X is designated as a "Crossover," combining the frame of the G17 with the slide of the G19. It is partly derived from the Glock 19 MHS (Modular Handgun System), which competed alongside the SIG P320 for the U.S. Army's new service pistol contract. The civilian 19X variant differs from the military version primarily in the absence of ambidextrous manual safety levers on the frame.
The Glock 19X incorporates all Gen 5 features, including a barrel with a new rifling pattern, ambidextrous slide stop levers, a redesigned trigger mechanism with a 2.25kg trigger pull weight, and other enhancements like a different firing pin safety mechanism.
However, it features a different magazine well shape compared to standard Gen 5 models. The frame lacks the finger grooves (similar to Gen 5) and does not have a cutout at the front for a magazine baseplate extension. Instead, the frame is extended downward to accommodate shooting with tactical gloves. Due to the absence of the cutout and the different shape, Gen 5 magazines are not compatible with the Glock 19X, but magazines from all other generations are compatible.
The frame also includes a removable lanyard loop.
The pistol is equipped with tritium night sights and comes with three magazines: one 17-round magazine and two 17+2 round magazines with extended baseplates.
The Glock 19X features a new sand-colored surface finish (nPVD slide coating / Physical Vapor Deposition), applied using a spray-and-vacuum deposition process. This coating method results in ultra-thin layers (about 2μm), providing high hardness, low friction (reducing internal parts wear), good abrasion resistance, high temperature resistance (up to 750°C), and excellent corrosion and acid resistance.
