Okisaba: Baton Glock 19X CO2GBB
OptimusPrime
05 May 2026
A hands-on review of the Baton Glock 19X airsoft pistol by Okisaba, where the hosts brave the chilly 11-degree weather to test out this tan-colored crossover. They explain that the "X" stands for crossover—combining a full-sized frame with a compact slide—which apparently makes it the perfect size for people who can’t decide if they want a big gun or a small one. While the real-life version lost the US military contract to the Sig M17, the hosts seem much more sympathetic to its underdog story.
Technical highlights include the high-mount iron sights, which are tall enough to see over a suppressor or an optic, saving players from the tragic fate of aiming at the back of their own gear. They also discuss the CO2 magazine, which costs about as much as a fancy dinner but ensures the gun actually works in the winter. They even swap in a hard recoil spring to give the kick a bit more personality, moving it from a polite nudge to something that actually feels like it's trying to do work.
The session ends with a bit of shooting practice where precision is a generous term for the results. One host admits that while CO2 is great for reliability, he still prefers his trusty VSR sniper rifle because the magazines are ten times cheaper and don't require him to carry around tiny canisters of pressurized gas like a portable soda fountain. Despite the friendly bickering over gas versus spring power, they conclude that for anyone wanting a licensed, optic-ready Glock that works in the cold, the 19X is a solid companion.