Glock to discontinue Gen4

[Grimjaws]

Saw this the other day. Looks like they will keep the Gen3 for California sales and update to the Gen5.

Glock Has Reached the End of the Line on Gen 4 9mm, .40S&W

I have a Gen3 19 that I gave to my son when he got out of the USMC. He loves it and that thing has never failed even with some crappy steel case stuff. It's his EDC.

I guess the company just wants to focus on two versions instead of three.

 

[robertrwalsh]

Makes good economic sense.

 

[hittman77]

Guys I know that are serious Glock-guys SWEAR that the Gen 3 is and remains the best ever version.

Me .... I don't know enough about them to know the difference.

 

[ContinentalOp]

Interesting. Makes sense.

I used to have a Gen3 Glock 23. It was a good gun. A bit snappy, but not uncontrollable. Got slide bite at least once per range trip.

I've shot a Gen4 and Gen5 Glock 19 side-by-side a couple years ago at a rental range. Aside from the lack of finger grooves and the annoying half-moon cut on the Gen5 front strap, I couldn't really tell the difference. For me, I never even noticed the finger grooves on the 19/23 as they fit my hands perfectly, better than any other finger-grooved gun/grip I've tried.

I am curious about one thing. If the Gen3 Glocks are going to be produced for the CA market, will they be available elsewhere, or are they going to scale back production and limit distribution to CA? I would prefer the Gen3 to the Gen5 primarily because with the Gen3 I could still use the NY1/"-" connector trigger set-up I like. That option isn't available with the Gen5 guns, as far as I know. Not that I'm planning on getting one anytime soon, but I think at some point I'd like to add a Glock 19 to my collection.

 

[Neversink n Klapperthal]

I`ve had gen 3 and 4. Couldnt tell a difference

 

[Echo40]

So... Does that mean they'll finally be introducing Gen 5 variations of all of the Gen 4 Models which lack Gen 5 Variants?

 

[ContinentalOp]

So... Does that mean they'll finally be introducing Gen 5 variations of all of the Gen 4 Models which lack Gen 5 Variants?

Based on what I read in the linked article, it seems that Glock will be discontinuing some of their Gen4 models, hinting that maybe the Gen4 10mm and .45ACP pistols would be going away. I may have read it wrong, though. I think the article only mentioned Gen5 .40S&W pistols coming out, in addition to the current Gen5 models.

 

[Chino74]

I've got 2 Gen 3 Glock 27s & 2 Gen 4 Glock 30s. I don't use the modular grip back straps & even though I'm a leftie I'm fine with the Gen 3 non-reversible Mag release, I use my index finger. I as well think overall Gen 3s are hard to beat. I don't even know what Gen 5 is about LOL.

 

[Old_Cop]

This means Gen 4s are now collectible!

 

[Echo40]

Based on what I read in the linked article, it seems that Glock will be discontinuing some of their Gen4 models, hinting that maybe the Gen4 10mm and .45ACP pistols would be going away. I may have read it wrong, though. I think the article only mentioned Gen5 .40S&W pistols coming out, in addition to the current Gen5 models.

That would be a terrible shame, especially for diehard fans of 10mm Auto, who already have extremely limited options when it comes to 10mm pistols.

 

[Erocksmash]

So... Does that mean they'll finally be introducing Gen 5 variations of all of the Gen 4 Models which lack Gen 5 Variants?

Sure would like a gen 5 G23

 

[Marshal Tom]

I just sold a Gen 4 FDE 19 that I had tricked up. I am a lefty, don't care for finger groves and didn't like the fact that the slide lock/slide release is not available for left hand operation. I have been trying to go to pistols that work well for left handed shooter thus I now have a Gen 5 Glock 45 and an M&P 2.0 compact that I am working with.

 

[ContinentalOp]

Sure would like a gen 5 G23

I believe Glock is supposed to be coming out with .40S&W Gen5 guns in October. I'd imagine that would include the 23, but I don't know for sure.

 

[Echo40]

I'm glad to hear that, at least. My brother really wants a Glock 32, so it's a shame they're most likely history. Fortunately, a Glock 23 can be converted to a 32 with a drop-in .357 SIG Barrel.

 

[jimmyj]

Is there a list where one can tell what generation Glock one has ??

(asking for a friend who is a Glock Owner)

 

[RobzGuns]

here one video describing the differences.

YouTube

 

[hittman77]

I just sold a Gen 4 FDE 19 that I had tricked up. I am a lefty, don't care for finger groves and didn't like the fact that the slide lock/slide release is not available for left hand operation. I have been trying to go to pistols that work well for left handed shooter thus I now have a Gen 5 Glock 45 and an M&P 2.0 compact that I am working with.

I'm a lefty and just got a 19x.

No finger grooves, ambi slide release.

 

[growr]

Just when they were closing in on perfection............

Randy

 

[7tenz]

I'm glad to hear that, at least. My brother really wants a Glock 32, so it's a shame they're most likely history. Fortunately, a Glock 23 can be converted to a 32 with a drop-in .357 SIG Barrel.

I did that in the mid 90's. One of my best moves. It's a Glock 22 w/BarSto and a tack driver. I just wrote Glock and tack driver in the same sentence. Other than that my Glock collection are Gen 2 and 2.5 G20s and a Gen3 29sf.

 

[Culina]

I still only have a gen 1 or 2 G22 and a gen 3 G23, I am pretty sure I don't need another one.

 

[Grimjaws]

I just sold a Gen 4 FDE 19 that I had tricked up. I am a lefty, don't care for finger groves and didn't like the fact that the slide lock/slide release is not available for left hand operation. I have been trying to go to pistols that work well for left handed shooter thus I now have a Gen 5 Glock 45 and an M&P 2.0 compact that I am working with.

Have you looked at a HK VP9. My wife shoots lefty and I'm a righty. Dual slide release and paddle mag release we can both shoot no issues. Very accurate too

 

[31FordA]

I guess I should visit my local cop shop and grab a spare Glock 32. They had Gen 3 and Gen 4 in stock when I was in a couple of weeks ago. The one I bought last year was a Gen 4, but I'd be just as happy with a Gen 3. The adjustable back strap isn't a big deal, and I don't know what the other differences are.

 

[ContinentalOp]

I just sold a Gen 4 FDE 19 that I had tricked up. I am a lefty, don't care for finger groves and didn't like the fact that the slide lock/slide release is not available for left hand operation. I have been trying to go to pistols that work well for left handed shooter thus I now have a Gen 5 Glock 45 and an M&P 2.0 compact that I am working with.

If you don't mind DA/SA guns, the Beretta PX4 Storm comes standard with an ambidextrous slide release (the Carry versions only have the left-side slide release lever) and the mag release is reversible. The slide-mounted safety/decocker (easily converted to decock-only if that's your preference, and I would recommend that as I don't like the way the safety works) is also ambidextrous. Some people don't like the slide-mounted controls, but I like them and have no issue using them. And there are no finger grooves.

 

[7tenz]

I guess I should visit my local cop shop and grab a spare Glock 32. They had Gen 3 and Gen 4 in stock when I was in a couple of weeks ago. The one I bought last year was a Gen 4, but I'd be just as happy with a Gen 3. The adjustable back strap isn't a big deal, and I don't know what the other differences are.

I'm not exactly chomping at the bit over a Gen five myself.

 

[Faulkner]

Interesting. Makes sense.

I used to have a Gen3 Glock 23. It was a good gun. A bit snappy, but not uncontrollable. Got slide bite at least once per range trip.

I've shot a Gen4 and Gen5 Glock 19 side-by-side a couple years ago at a rental range. Aside from the lack of finger grooves and the annoying half-moon cut on the Gen5 front strap, I couldn't really tell the difference. For me, I never even noticed the finger grooves on the 19/23 as they fit my hands perfectly, better than any other finger-grooved gun/grip I've tried.

I am curious about one thing. If the Gen3 Glocks are going to be produced for the CA market, will they be available elsewhere, or are they going to scale back production and limit distribution to CA? I would prefer the Gen3 to the Gen5 primarily because with the Gen3 I could still use the NY1/"-" connector trigger set-up I like. That option isn't available with the Gen5 guns, as far as I know. Not that I'm planning on getting one anytime soon, but I think at some point I'd like to add a Glock 19 to my collection.

I've carried a Gen 3 Glock 23 daily for over 20 years, and usually shoot it at least a couple of times a week. After 10's of thousands of rounds I have never experienced slide bite on any Glock. Not once.

As a certified LEO range officer I regularly train and coach new officers, and our department issues exclusively the G22 and G23, but I also work with other departments that issue the G19 and G17. The only time I've seen someone encounter slide bite, which in my observations have been rare, is when they're holding it wrong.

 

[Ziggy2525]

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I would prefer the Gen3 to the Gen5 primarily because with the Gen3 I could still use the NY1/"-" connector trigger set-up I like. That option isn't available with the Gen5 guns, as far as I know. Not that I'm planning on getting one anytime soon, but I think at some point I'd like to add a Glock 19 to my collection.

You can get an NY1 trigger/- connector for a Gen 5. Different parts than the ones for a Gen 3/4.

IMO, Gen 3 works best with the NY1/- combo. Gen 4 is OK with NY1/-. Gen 5, not so great with NY1/-.

Used, I'd buy a Gen 3. With aftermarket parts, you can make a Gen 3 into any kind of rocket ship you want. New, I think I'd skip the Glock and get a Shadow Systems MR920 Glock'ish clone.

 

[The_Truth]

Gen4 G20 is one of the best duty pistols ever made. Hope they'll still make em.

 

[ContinentalOp]

I've carried a Gen 3 Glock 23 daily for over 20 years, and usually shoot it at least a couple of times a week. After 10's of thousands of rounds I have never experienced slide bite on any Glock. Not once.

As a certified LEO range officer I regularly train and coach new officers, and our department issues exclusively the G22 and G23, but I also work with other departments that issue the G19 and G17. The only time I've seen someone encounter slide bite, which in my observations have been rare, is when they're holding it wrong.

I gripped the gun properly. Unless every instructor in every training course I've taken was wrong.

 

[ContinentalOp]

You can get an NY1 trigger/- connector for a Gen 5. Different parts than the ones for a Gen 3/4.

Thanks for the info. I was not aware of that.

 

[CH4]

I have/had several Glocks and find my G27.5 is markedly more accurate than any of my other Glocks. I credit this to the new barrels. Could care less about the ambi slide release and prefer the earlier finish.