Glock preference...Gen 3 or 4?

[SpeedRacer]

Gen 3. I like the texture and the idea of putting a talon grip and it sticking well on it. Mines lasted about 2 years of iwb carrying on my 27. The triggers just feel different on the gen 3 vs gen 4 too. I know the gen 4 has an extra "tit" of metal on the trigger bar, whats the reason for that? It seems like it may provide more of an obstacle if your goal was to lighten up the trigger on a gen 4.

With the gen 4 Glocks rolling out the beavertail backstraps the Talon is sort of a moot point.

The nub as I understand it helps prevent the trigger bar aligned against the frame. Really a non-issue, but you can easily polish it or replace the trigger bar with a 3rd gen if it bugs ya.

 

[JR1572]

4

JR1572

 

[ericlosh]

i should mention the gen 4 g17 i handles iva also shot 600-700 times with more to put through it soon

 

[dixiejarhead]

I prefer the gen 3s. But I really do like the mag release on the gen 4.... That being said, I'm not going to gen4s any time soon though...

 

[1911Dave]

Ordered a gen3 19 today. Figured I would jump back into the Glock game for the hell of it. Want to stay proficient with all types. Will never replace my 1911's but variety is the spice of life.

 

[Gus McCrae]

I like the Gen5s myself.

 

[charliepapa]

Gen 4. The differences are not drastic, but the mag release is MUCH better and the interchangable backstraps are a big step in the right direction. For me personally, the gen 3 guns required a grip reduction to point naturally. With the gen 4 I just go backstrapless and it gets the job done all the same, one less thing to fiddle with.

Beyond those things I don't notice a difference in shooting. If they recoil less or are more accurate I couldn't tell ya as I've never really paid attention. If buying new I see no reason to not upgrade to the gen 4, the extra cost is offset by the additional mag included anyway.

same for me.

 

[Skiney]

III

 

[automan71]

I like both 3rd and 4th Gen's. I've never owned a 4, because I've only run across deals on Gen 3's.

Maybe it's because people are going to Gen 4's...Lol!

 

[rrussotwo]

Owned both. Gen4 hands down. The grip surface and shape is better for me.

The trigger needs more work than gen3s, but its nothing that money and patience won't fix.

 

[RoyL]

I just received a new Model 19 Gen 4. I could have had a Gen 3 for less money, but the extra magazine alone makes up a good bit of the difference, and the choice of back-straps enhances your chances of being comfortable with the gun. The mag release is nice, as is the rough textured grip. I think the Gen 4 is simply a better value, but I have owned Gen 3 Glocks, and I cannot say a bad word about them. Great pistols. I have never personally seen any kind of failure with any Glock, including Gen 3 and Gen 4. So I think it just comes down to what you believe is the better value.

 

[Trey@IG]

4. and its omly because of the mag release. everything else im indifferent about

 

[FishingFool]

Gen 3 with vickers mag release. I still don't trust the 4th gens.

 

[4sooth]

Generation 2 hands down. I just traded a gen 2 in .40 S&W for a Gen 3 Glock 17 (even swap). The gen3 trigger is 50% heavier than the gen 2. Adding a Ghost Rocket 3.5 connector lowered the pull to what the stock gen 2 had. The whole gun is gritty feeling when cycling. The gen 3 is in like new condition--does not appear to have been shot more than a mag or two though. I will be trading it off for a gen 2 17 at the first opportunity.

 

[Jack]

I'll make that trade if youd like

 

[jdindadell]

Noticed a big difference in recoil between a gen3 23 and a gen4 23. The recoil spring setup must be the reason. I never cared for the 23 befoer the gen4. I do like rtf2 glocks, because of the aggressive texture. the gen4 is close and I do like the bigger mag release.

 

[GunRelated]

If anyone is looking to trade a Gen 4 19 for a Gen 3 19, here ya go. OR, if someone runs across a Gen 4 19, feel free to let me know.

http://bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=109455

The Gen 3 grip is too big for me. I have had a Gen 4 23 for some time, and although I prefer 9mm, I shoot the 23 better than the 19 because of the difference in the size of the grips. I prefer the Gen 3 trigger over the Gen 4 for sure, but I can fix that with some work to it.

 

[charliepapa]

IMO the mag release is terrible on gen 4's. I want an extended mag release (detracting somewhat from its superiority).

Are you talking about a range toy or a carry weapon? Early on, I made the mistake of thinking all my pistols needed an extended everything, until I came across a post about mags ejecting without human input.

 

[rrussotwo]

Are you talking about a range toy or a carry weapon? Early on, I made the mistake of thinking all my pistols needed an extended everything, until I came across a post about mags ejecting without human input.

This. ^^^^

I need to shave down my Ruger SR9C ambi release. This recently happened to me. Luckily I noticed when I unholstered at bedtime.

 

[Praesul Presul]

Wasn't sure at first but the Gen 4's grew on me to the point that I prefer them.