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Is there a specific reason that the front sight height on the glock 19 gen 4 sights is .18 high and the Glock 19 gen 5 front sight height is .2? — 2 Answers

by David, from TX, United States Asked on November 24, 2018

Name AmeriGlo Agent Glock 3-Dot Tritium Night Sight Set (4.9)
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Answered by United100, guest, from GA, United States, on December 15, 2018

These heights were calculated using factory specs. The Gen5 19 has a 6.1 mm ream and the Gen4 has a 6.5 mm rear. The Gen5 sights need a shorter rear or taller front, compared to Gen3,4, to keep proper POA

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Answered by Dave, member, from WA, United States, on December 18, 2018

The gen 5 has a lower set rear sight then gen 4 and older

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