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I can't compare experience with the 19 against the 19C.. but I have a Glock 23 as well as a Springfield xD 9mm compensated.. so, my xD is ported, my Glock isn't.. and the biggest difference at the range was the bang! Everyone there said that my ported 9mm was louder than any 9mm that they have ever heard. It was louder than my 40 cal. I was surprised to hear that.

Also, with the compensated barrel, I got burned by a little powder a few times.. I guess it happens, nothing serious. Almost as bad as a shell casing flying down my tucked-in shirt.

Like they said, C model isn't good for personal defense, especially in a dark house at night the muzzle flash and spent gases through the ports may hinder your ability to focus in on a second shot.