If you were buying a Glock 19

smithrhjr · Apr 1, 2016

Would you buy a Gen3 or Gen4. Both are about the same price. Some spring issues have been reported on the Gen4. Want to use mostly as range practice, but as Home Defense secondary.

hodgepodge · Apr 1, 2016

Word is they've worked out the initial Gen 4 spring issues. Buy either one.

nerfherder · Apr 1, 2016

hodgepodge said:
Word is they've worked out the initial Gen 4 spring issues. Buy either one.

This. Find the best deal and you're good to go.

alucard0822 · Apr 1, 2016

G4 Hands down, bought one recently myself, have a few GLOCK pistols, but after buying my first gen4(a G27) a couple years ago I won't buy any more G3s. The smaller grip with less of a hump on the backstrap fits me much better, points more like a 1911 and less "GLOCKy", better mag release, 3 mags, smoother recoil, can be a better trigger, better grip texture, 3 mags, pretty much better in every way. Mine has a few minor changes, but even out of the box it's well worth the difference in cost. So far about 1K rounds through it, everything from cheap light bulk ammo and reloads to full power 147+p, never has hiccupped once. My dad has a 19G2, and I've shot a few 19G3s, the G4 recoil is noticeably smoother and feels more rigid, especially compared to the early G2

hogarth · Apr 1, 2016

I have pair of Gen 3s. Although I still read of the occasional issue of new Gen 4s throwing brass to the shooter's face (as was common when they first came out), this seems to have mostly been worked out. I've shot Gen 4s and do like them, I'm just not about to dump my Gen 3s that have been all but flawless through thousands of rounds. General consensus among some very good shooters I know is the Gen 4s tend to be a smidgen more mechanically accurate, and there's nothing wrong with that!

If I was new to Glock and wanted a new one today, I'd probably go Gen 4.

Great choice on the 19, by the way:

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Threeband · Apr 1, 2016

I'd go for the ambidextrous Gen 4, so I can reverse the mag release to drop with my trigger finger instead of thumb, as I've done with my M&Ps.

But actually, I'd look at something other than a Glock, such as the VP9 or a Walther.

redeemed.man · Apr 1, 2016

I prefer Gen 2 followed by Gen 3. I do own one Gen 4, it is not my favorite. In any event a G19 is IMO the best bang for the buck defensive pistol that money can buy.

GetzzBrah · Apr 19, 2016

I have both and you can't go wrong with either one. Literally have not had one FTF or FTE in either one. Each has seen over 2000 rounds just in 2016. Go hold each and see which one feels better in your hand and just remember the Gen4 has the adjustability in the couple different back-straps

Doctor_M · Apr 19, 2016

boundlessdyad said:
I prefer Gen 2 followed by Gen 3. I do own one Gen 4, it is not my favorite. In any event a G19 is IMO the best bang for the buck defensive pistol that money can buy.

I concur. Gen 2 over either Gen 3 or 4...

And Coca-cola... (over Pepsi)

And AKs... (over ARs)

And .45... (over 9mm or .40)

And Redheads (over blondes)...

And Mary Ann (over Ginger)...

did I miss anything?

Alphabrew · Apr 19, 2016

Navy SEALs are using the Gen 3 FWIW

ngman · Apr 19, 2016

I'd go for the Gen4, since you get the extra back straps. It gives you more options to find the best fit for your hand or others that may go shooting with you. The good news is, there's no wrong decision

Alphabrew · Apr 19, 2016

Mine was an LE trade from Shooter's Discount. I sent the slide to Glock in Georgia to have night sights and new slide internal parts installed which they did for $67. I also got a PSA threaded barrel but I run the Glock barrel most of the time.

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INMY01TA · Apr 19, 2016

Gen 4.

3paul10 · Apr 19, 2016

Doctor_M said:
I concur. Gen 2 over either Gen 3 or 4...

And Coca-cola... (over Pepsi)

And AKs... (over ARs)

And .45... (over 9mm or .40)

And Redheads (over blondes)...

And Mary Ann (over Ginger)...

did I miss anything?

I take offense to that....Definitely Ginger over Maryann......and blondes over redheads. That is all.

stimpy17 · Apr 19, 2016

IMHO,

Mary Ann over Ginger (yeah ,me too, but there might be kids here. ;-)

G19, gen3, Thousand's of mags and drums out there once we get my soon to be home state's thumb out of it's butt.

jeffie7 · Apr 19, 2016

I have small hands. I'm thankful for the smaller grip of the gen 4

kenpo333 · Apr 19, 2016

Have own all the generations but I'm voting for the gen 4's also

BossmanPJ · Apr 19, 2016

3paul10 said:
I take offense to that....Definitely Ginger over Maryann......and blondes over redheads. That is all.

Affirmative. Redheads all the way.

Tactics · Apr 20, 2016

Gen 4 - New Features

Gen 3 - Proven

One of each, but if I only get one vote I'd go Gen 3.

jawn · Apr 20, 2016

Get whatever's available to you at the best price. I prefer smaller grips, so I lean towards Gen4s, but I personally own a Gen3.

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