Which generation Glock? Does it really mean squat?

Bertfish · Dec 5, 2020

I've been kicking around a Glock for some time. Mind you no one who shares my last name has ever owned one, we're a family who values steel in our guns.

Well, Dad likes Sig, so perhaps we just value more metal in our guns.

Did some searching, came on this article which is nice and detailed.

https://reducerecoil.com/2015/03/difference-between-glock-gen1-glock-gen2-glock-gen3-glock-gen4/

I had thought that as a collector I could seek out a Gen 1 so I could own and shoot a Glock which was also collectible. You pay a premium for them but that's ok.

Really does the generation mean a difference though? Article talks about some of the changes especially going from 1 to 2 but does it really amount to a hill of beans?

Matlack · Dec 5, 2020

Why do you have to kick it around?

Bertfish · Dec 5, 2020

I don't impulse buy in general

Melnic · Dec 5, 2020

It can be your hand size and how it fits. Some people did not like gen 3 and 4 I believe

My gen 3 fits my hand perfectly

I updated the ejector myself

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Boats · Dec 5, 2020

"collectable glock" is an oxymoron and defeats the whole purpose of Glocks:. Which is to be reasonably reliable, reasonably accurate and cost-effective. They are not meant to be pretty, or heirlooms, or valuable and it baffles me how some have achieved collector or heirloom status (or price)

so, no, it doesn't matter. Get a cheap Glock, that is their point. Shoot the hell out of it.

Bertfish · Dec 5, 2020

Regardless of opinions on what should and shouldn't be collectible a few of them have achieved that status. Not sure Stoner ever thought of the AR line as such either but look at how the old ones have become desirable

StantonCree · Dec 5, 2020

I have 17’s 1-4’s (no 5)

Honestly say i like my 17 1 but to keep it real i don’t shoot any of them lol

Wait until you have kids bud......shooting?.....what’s shooting?

SkiPatrolDude · Dec 5, 2020

Like finger grooves? Get a Gen 4

Like no finger grooves? Get a Gen 5

If you see a good price on a used Gen 3 then grab it.

Doctor_M · Dec 5, 2020

I've shot gens 1 through 5s in 17 and 19s... for me, I like Gen 2 the best... it is just a personal preference.

Kevmo · Dec 5, 2020

gen 3 are all my 19s and 34s... and i didn't have a choice for gen3 for my 43/43x/48... so......

lkenefic · Dec 5, 2020

I bought a used Austrian made M17 Gen 1 years ago... I think I spent $400 on it at the time. I bought a new (in the box) M19 Gen 4 with the upgrade recoil spring assembly for $450. The trigger took a bit of getting used to... I'm a 1911 guy... but both are completely reliable and reasonably accurate.

cotman68 · Dec 5, 2020

I’ve got Gen 2 ,3 and 4. Prefer the Gen 4. Like others say they’re all basically the same just depends on which one fits your hand the best. The compensated “C” models shoot great

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Pale Ryder · Dec 5, 2020

Gen 2 is my favorite, but then again it’s my only one.

AliasNeo07 · Dec 5, 2020

Yes it does. Magazine release, grip texture, and finger grooves have all changed with the generations. Afaik, gen 3, 4, and 5 are still made. I'd at least hold and feel them before choosing.

Biggfoot44 · Dec 5, 2020

Had a Gen One before there were generations . Heck back when G17 was simply Glock ,because there weren't any others . It did what it was expected , and I liked it . And didn't feel any blatant short falls .

( Notwithstanding the technical details in the linked article either Dean Spier with pseudonym , or someone channeling his spirit ) The user end short version :

Gen 2 - Add jumbo plastic "checking"
Gen 3- Add finger grooves
Gen 4- Add interchangeable backstraps

Gen 3, finger grooves either fit your fingers or they If they do, you love them, if not you prefer Gen 2 .

Gen 4's interchangeable backstraps check off a box on a check list to qualify for contracts . If you are an agency issuing pistol to a large , literally diverse , workforce , that is an important checklist item . For a private individual , might be , might not . If a gun fits *Your* hand , there is no advantage to changing to a shape that doesn't .

( Certain experienced individuals dismiss the notion of subtleties of hand/gun fit , so use your judgement and grain of salt . BUT the pursuit of"fit' did lead to the existence of different Generations of Glock .)

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Be it arguably oxymoron or not , Collectable Glocks Are a Thing . Weren't intended to be be. Are still simple, reliable ( not withstanding the linked article , early .40 chambers , etc) as ever .

But just because of age and comparative rarety , Gen 1 do sell for a premium .

River02 · Dec 5, 2020

Never thought I would own a Glock. Got a Blue Label 17 Gen 5. After a few hundred rounds getting used to the trigger... I'm a fan. It's my nightstand and home carry go to.

holesonpaper · Dec 5, 2020

I have a Gen 3 (19), 4 (23) and 5 (19 early)... Each gen has slight differences but their all Blocks - ohhh crap I mean Glocks. The Gen 3's have slightly, and I mean slightly, more aftermarket support. If you want to upgrade your slide to one of the fancy ones, there's more options for Gen 3. Outside of that - I personally dislike the stock trigger and have upgraded to Zev triggers in all. As for the Gen 5 - don't get an early one (like I did) with the cutout at the bottom of the grip. My understanding is that they changed that after all the backlash (the cutout is just annoying). Honestly, over the years I've contemplated selling them all as they sit in the safe.. When I purchased my first years ago, the sales guy equated a Glock to a Ford Pickup. It's there and works - but nothing sexy. I still remember the sell.. In my Gen 3&4, I've installed 3.5# connectors but in the Gen5, it made the trigger mushy so I removed. They all shoot fine if you like the grip angle.

If I did it all again - I'd just get a late G19 and G17 (both gen 5), upgrade the triggers and that would be that.

Cheers...

Ammo Jon · Dec 5, 2020

cotman68 said:
I’ve got Gen 2 ,3 and 4. Prefer the Gen 4. Like others say they’re all basically the same just depends on which one fits your hand the best. The compensated “C” models shoot great

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Yeah they do!

Ammo Jon · Dec 5, 2020

Boats said:
"collectable glock" is an oxymoron and defeats the whole purpose of Glocks:. Which is to be reasonably reliable, reasonably accurate and cost-effective. They are not meant to be pretty, or heirlooms, or valuable and it baffles me how some have achieved collector or heirloom status (or price)

so, no, it doesn't matter. Get a cheap Glock, that is their point. Shoot the hell out of it.

I have one I paid $2k for and could easily get $3500-$4000. The fact that only 50 exist helps.

knovotny · Dec 5, 2020

Yea it basically comes down to "do you like fingergrooves?" There's some differences in grip texture patterns, but my hands don't have a preference there. I now own 4 and don't regret any of my purchases.

Which generation Glock? Does it really mean squat?

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