jgressley2003
Expert
The ones I have handled seem fine. Another good value priced option is the Ruger 9E.
If you have your heart set on a Glock 19 I would keep your eyes open. I just snatched a like new, pristine Glock 26 for $450. There are a lot of used Gen3 Glock 19s running around out there. With the availability of Glock mags and holsters it might end up costing you less in the long run. My only fear with used guns are that somebody may have bubbafied them a bit. That is why I recommend buying new for first time buyers.
Now really is a good time to buy polymer, striker fired handguns. The market is soft. Smith and Wesson is running a deal with 3 free magazines for an M&P purchase. Not a discount on the gun but $90 worth of magazines. That is a pretty good incentive.
What does bubbafied mean?