Description
The Glock 19 has earned its spot as one of the most trusted compact 9mm pistols ever made, and the G19C V takes that proven platform and makes it noticeably easier to shoot fast. The C stands for compensated, and this one comes ported straight from the factory. Cuts in the barrel and matching openings in the slide redirect gas upward as you fire, pushing the muzzle back down and taking real bite out of the recoil impulse. The result is a flatter shooting pistol where your front sight settles quicker between shots, which you will feel most during rapid strings at the range.
Gen 5 Refinements on the G19C V
This model rides on Glock's Gen 5 platform, which brought some genuinely useful updates to the classic G19. The finger grooves are gone, so the grip fits a wider range of hands right out of the box, and the included backstraps let you fine tune it further. You also get an ambidextrous slide stop lever, a reversible magazine catch for lefties, and front slide serrations that make press checks and racking the slide easier with wet or gloved hands. The Glock Marksman Barrel features improved rifling and a refined crown for better accuracy than older generations.
Built to Run Like a Glock Should
The slide wears Glock's tough nDLC finish, which shrugs off corrosion and holster wear, and the fixed white dot front and white outline rear sights give you a clean, simple sight picture that works. A frame rail up front handles a light or laser if you want to add one. At 4.02 inches of barrel and compact overall dimensions, it carries like any other Glock 19, so holster options are everywhere.
The package includes three 10-round magazines, so you can keep a couple loaded for range day without buying extras on day one. Whether it becomes your carry gun, your nightstand pistol, or the one you grab most often at the range, the G19C V delivers the flat shooting feel of a compensated setup with none of the aftermarket hassle.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Glock
- Model: 19C V (Gen 5)
- Manufacturer Part Number: PV1959201
- UPC: 764503067990
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Semi-Auto, Striker Fired (Safe Action)
- Barrel Length: 4.02 in, ported Glock Marksman Barrel
- Capacity: 10+1 rounds
- Magazines Included: 3
- Sights: Fixed, white dot front / white outline rear
- Frame Material: Polymer
- Slide Finish: Black nDLC
- Compensation: Factory ported barrel and slide
- Safety: Safe Action system, 3 automatic safeties
- Color: Black
What’s Included
- Glock G19C V pistol
- Three 10-round magazines
- Interchangeable backstraps
- Glock hard case
- Cable lock
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Glock G19C V different from a standard Glock 19 Gen 5?
The C designates the compensated version. It has ports cut into the barrel with matching openings in the slide that vent gas upward when you fire, which pushes the muzzle down and reduces felt rise. Everything else follows the Gen 5 formula, including the Marksman barrel, no finger grooves, front serrations, and the ambidextrous slide stop.
Does the compensated barrel on the G19C V make a real difference at the range?
Yes, especially during fast follow-up shots. The upward gas venting flattens the recoil impulse, so the front sight returns to target quicker between rounds. It is the same reason competition pistols run compensators, just built into the factory barrel and slide instead of hanging off the muzzle.
How many magazines come with the Glock 19C V, and what capacity are they?
This model ships with three 10-round magazines from the factory, giving you 10+1 total capacity with one in the chamber. Standard Glock 19 magazines are widely available if you want more on hand.
Will standard Glock 19 holsters fit the G19C V?
In most cases, yes. The G19C V shares the same frame and overall dimensions as a standard Gen 5 Glock 19, so the huge selection of G19 holsters generally works fine. Just keep in mind that the slide ports vent hot gas upward, so it pairs best with holsters that keep the muzzle area clear of your body when drawing and reholstering.





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