In 1982, the Austrian Army adopted the Glock pistol as a replacement for the aging Walther P38. A full-size, polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol, the Glock arrived in the United States in 1986 as the Glock 17 — reflecting the 17th patent that its inventor had filed and, coincidentally, its magazine capacity.
Despite its popularity, the Glock 17 was not as compact as some would prefer for concealed carry. In 1988, Glock introduced the compact variant of this weapon — the Glock 19 — to fulfill the need for a lighter, more concealable alternative.
As a general-purpose firearm, the G19 is suitable with a variety of holster choices, but what should you be looking for specifically in a Glock holster?