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Lone Wolf Dusk 19
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- Design Features
- Build Quality
- Recoil
- Fun Factor
3.9/5Overall Score
Specs
- Caliber: 9mm
- Weight: 19.8/oz
- OAL: 6.95"
- Finish: Black Nitride
Pros
- Upgraded Features
- Grip Ergonomics
- Price for Features
Cons
- KCI Magazines
The Long Wolf Dusk 19 is a gun I’ve seen floating around social media the last half of 2023, but I got my first hands-on experience with it at Shot Show 2024.
As you may have noticed lately, the number of Glock clones on the market has been substantial. You might be wondering what makes the Glock clones different from Glocks.
While each has slight differences, they are all based largely on the Glock Gen 3 frame and slide design.
I wish I could remember who I talked to at the Lone Wolf booth. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the Dusk and told me a ton about it.
Once I got home and settled back in from Shot Show, I knew I had to find a way to put the Dusk 19 to the test.
Now that I’ve had it for about two months, I feel ready to write a review.
What is the Dusk 19?
Great question. Simply put, the Dusk 19 is another Glock 19 Gen 3 clone with a really interesting twist.
The most notable difference between the Dusk 19 and Glock Gen 3 is the grip angle. The Dusk 19 has the grip angle of a 1911-style pistol.
It still uses the same Glock 19 magazines but has an entirely different feel and one of the most aggressive grip textures on a polymer pistol I’ve ever felt; more on that later.
Features
With all the Glock clones on the market, you want to compare and contrast their features to find which one meets your needs in terms of both features and aesthetics.
Grip and Ergonomics
We might as well kick off this review by addressing the most unique feature of the Dusk 19, the grip angle.
The grip angle is a cool 15° and feels very similar to a 1911 grip frame angle.
The texturing on the grip is one of the most aggressive from the factory textures on a polymer-framed pistol I’ve felt to date.
Everything feels excellent, but if you shoot a few hundred rounds without gloves, this gun might make your hands feel it.
But with that con comes a pro: your grip on this pistol should be unmatched compared to other textured guns.
For example, the Glock 48 Gen 5 I just purchased has almost zero grip texture, making the grip not nearly as rock solid.
Magazines
Honesty is always the best policy, so I have to give my biggest con of this gun.
But I want to preface that by saying it’s not a big deal to me because I have so many OEM Glock Magazines it doesn’t matter.
But the two included magazines are KCI magazines are not my go to and have had some iffy issues along the way.
I toss them and use either PMAGs or OEM Glock magazines because I’d rather have reliability in my magazine than save a few dollars.
Sights and Optics Mount
The Desk 19 is offered in many different configurations, but my model does not have night sights or suppressor height sights.
But I already like them more than the standard Glock sights. The rear sure is blacked out, staying far away from that silly white U outline of the standard Glock sights.
The front sight is a single white dot, which isn’t great, but why should I care? This bad boy has an optics-cut slide, and I should be whipped for not throwing a pistol red dot on it.
Rail
Like any good G19 clone, Dusk 19 must come with a 1913 accessories rail. It is no exception, and it has two 1913 notch slots for attachment.
You can add any pistol flashlight or a laser if you desire.
It’s also great for something like the Mantis dry fire shooing attachment system for practicing while not on the range.
Controls
The controls are where Dusk 19 really shines. You can tell Lone Wolf put a lot of thought, time, and focus into the controls to really separate it from the rest of the crowding Glock Clone space.
The take down levers and process is an exact copy of the Glock 19 but everything else has been slightly or massively improved.
Trigger
The biggest gripe with the Glock 19 Gen 3 platform is almost unanimously the trigger.
The overall function and feeling of the G19 trigger were enough to make you want to run from the platform, but with time, you get used to it.
With the rise in flat trigger promise, it’s a much better feeling trigger and shooting experience overall.
The takeup on the Dusk 19 trigger is fantastic, and while it never hits a true “wall,” the break is clean and crisp, and the reset is just back to that wall.
The all-metal construction gives the trigger a more high-quality feel. The safe-action portion is also much more effective and feels better on the trigger finger than the plastic Glock trigger.
Magazine Release
The magazine release takes a page from the Glock Gen 5 magazine release, which has a wider, flatter design that makes it easier to drop the magazine without moving your hand from the master grip.
While there is nothing revolutionary about this Dusk magazine release, it is worth noting that they at least brought the control up to date with the latest design and didn’t stick with the small, extremely raised design of the Gen 3.
Slide Stop
Golden standard.
Oh, sorry, that’s just how I feel about the slide stop design that the Dusk 19 has used.
These were a pretty common upgrade for most of the Gen 3 series of Glock pistols. I used them exclusively and love them.
They make it easy to grab and pull down on the slide release and just as easy to use if you need to engage the slide stop.
The small dipple on the rear of the control is a true game changer for a seemingly small and minor change.
Aesthetics
Is this a Gucci Glock? Depending on your definition, it might not be as “Gucci” as you want it to be, but for definition purposes, it’s Gucci.
The customer slide milling, the custom grip texture, and the flat trigger make it a Gucci Glock in some respects.
You can get several models from Lone Wolf that might be “more Gucci,” but this gun does qualify.
Some of the small details make this gun extremely aesthetically pleasing.
Such as, the rear of the slide has the Lone Wolf logo engraved in it, and all of the edges of the slide have a nice chamfer cut.
The grip frame also has a nice touch added where the indent is cut and lasered with the Lone Wolf logo.
You can tell a good deal of time was invested in making sure this gun had a nice look and feel.
Best Dusk 19 Ammo
I have mostly shot 115 GR FMJs through my Dusk 19, but after shooting those rounds, I have confidence it can handle any production-quality 9mm rounds you throw at it.
Shooting
Shooting the Lone Wolf feels similar to a Glock 19 regarding recoil impulse and overall shootablity.
It holds slightly differently due to the grip angle and texturing. I thought the grip texture would be harder on the hands while shooting, but I never noticed it.
It took a little bit to get used to the grip angle, but once I shot it for a little while, it became normal and felt good in the hand.
Final Thoughts
This gun is a pretty nice Glock clone, and some serious thought was put into the look and feel of the ergonomics.
While I have not yet moved away from my Glock for daily carry, it seems that soon, Glock clone innovation might perfect Glock perfection.
Right now, I like this gun for going to the range and maybe even as a secondary carry pistol, but it could easily become a daily carry with enough trigger time and familiarity with the grip angle.
FAQ
Is the Dusk 19 a Glock?
No, the Dusk 19 is not a Glock. Lone Wolf makes it and is considered to be a Glock 19 cone.
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