Glock 19 patent expired?

[thom]

A few days ago I heard that the Glock 19 patent expired. Is that why there are clones coming out now? Has anyone got more info? Who makes the best clone?
Thanks
Thom

 

[QuietM4]

The Gen3 patent rant out several years ago, in 2018 (Generation 3 Glocks were introduced in 1998. Patents last for 20 years). Clones have been around since 2019.

Big K soda sucks, I want a Coke.

 

[Azgunlover69]

Palmetto makes a decent clone

 

[kenpoprofessor]

Palmetto makes a decent clone

Trigger sucks though. I bought a lower combo, deal was too good to pass up.


Have a great, gun carryin', Kenpo day

Clyde

 

[Tenring]

https://shadowsystemscorp.com/

 

[XJThrottle]

Palmetto makes a decent clone

Trigger sucks though. I bought a lower combo, deal was too good to pass up.


Have a great, gun carryin', Kenpo day

Clyde

Meh. Put an aftermarket unit in and quit bitchin'.. They are G clones. You get the G "perfection" experience...

I've built a GST-9 and a couple p80s. The sticker on the GST-9 is kinda spicy now. I got it as a pre-buy when they first introduced them. It's nicer than the P80s though.