Glock 19 vs Luger P08

1988–Present

1908–1945

10,000,000+ units (estimated)

~1,000,000+ units (including military, police, and civilian models)

186 mm (7.32 in)

225 mm (8.86 in)

102 mm (4.02 in)

100 mm (3.93 in)

670 g (1.48 lb) empty, 850 g (1.87 lb) loaded (15‑round)

0.95 kg (2.09 lb) empty

15 rounds standard; 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 33, 45‑round options available

7 rounds standard (detachable box), optional 8‑round magazine for .30 Luger

Short recoil, locked breech, striker‑fired; Safe Action trigger with trigger safety, firing pin safety, and drop safety

Toggle‑locked, short‑stroke recoil‑operated, closed bolt

Safe Action striker‑fire, consistent ~4.5 lb (2.0 kg) pull, single‑stage

Single‑stage military trigger with integrated safety lever

Fixed polymer rear notch (3‑dot optional) and steel front blade; optional night sights (tritium or fiber‑optic) available

Fixed front blade, rear V‑shaped notch with adjustable rear sight leaf