Interesting comment heard in gunshop today...

[Mitchell, Esq.]

?It would be relatively easy, however, for you to point out other users of the Glock 19, like the NYPD (they issue it as a sidearm), US Army Special Forces units, and even (don't ask me how I know this) porn star Bree Olsen.

Sorry, but this needs to be explored.

How do you know?

[MTechnik]

Sorry, but this needs to be explored.

How do you know?

TIGER BLOOD DRIPS FROM HIS FANGS. HE IS A WINNER. A WARRIOR.

(charlie sheen joke)

[orionz06]

Sorry, but this needs to be explored.

How do you know?

Bree is a firearms enthusiast for certain. She does interviews often for a local radio station when she feature dances.

[TCinVA]

Sorry, but this needs to be explored.

How do you know?

I'll give you multiple choice and you can decide.

Did TC know this because:

A. He saw her buy the pistol at a gun shop
B. He assisted with the forensic examination of a laptop that included lots of Ms. Olsen's "work", including a digital rip of an interview she did on the Howard Stern show where she mentioned purchasing the Glock to defend herself against a stalker
C. TC is actually Charlie Sheen

[Mitchell, Esq.]

Ah.

Well.

I guess I'll have to buy something she was featured in. Gotta support 2nd amendment friendly entertainers...

[Kyle Reese]

Very interesting discussion, to be sure.

To the OP: If one is legally able to own and carry a handgun for self defence, a Glock 19 is a fine choice. It is one of the most widely distributed and used handguns in the United States, as well as Europe.

If I was so inclined, I'd purchase (another) Glock 19 without a second thought into the matter.

The amount of bovine excrement produced by gunshops is at the point where one almost wants to wear ear pro in them. 99% of what you hear in said establishments is either fabrication, embellishment, rumour mongering or just plain BS.

As others may have mentioned, if one is involved in a "bad" shoot, the use of a Glock 19 will be the least of one's worries at that point.

TC- I'm going to go with choice A....... Am I right?

[David Marlow]

So many G19s are sold every year already, your purchase doesn't mean anything, even if it is part of a spike in sales. For the record, I don't know if there was a spike in G19 sales after the shooting or not.

Now, if you went out and bought a G19 with a couple 33 round mags, then maybe someone would notice.