Glock Generations

[Dr Elliot]

Can anyone give me a "Readers' Digest" explanation of the 4 generations of Glocks? I've been into guns (especially handguns) for years, but just recently acquired Glocks. I have one each 17, 21, 22, 23 and 30. The only noticeable version difference is the accessory rail.

 

[dawg23]

Can anyone give me a "Readers' Digest" explanation of the 4 generations of Glocks? I've been into guns (especially handguns) for years, but just recently acquired Glocks. I have one each 17, 21, 22, 23 and 30. The only noticeable version difference is the accessory rail.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glock_pistol#Product_evolution

 

[nickatnite]

Technically there are more than 4 generations.

Gen 1 - referred to as the pebble grip:

Gen 2 - Glock changed the grip up a little on this one:

Gen 2.5 - (actually Gen 3) Glock changed the grip, no light rail and some were a 3 pin design:

Gen 3 - (actually Gen 4) Glock added the light rail to the front (some were 3 pin, some were 2 pin).

Gen 3 RTF 1 - (actually Gen 5) Added the rough texture to the frame:

Gen 3 RTF 2 - (actually Gen 6) Added "fish gills" to the slide:

Gen 3 - 1913 - (actually Gen 7) Glock made some with a model 1913 light rail:

Gen 4 (actually Gen 8) current production:

A few side by side

 

[alpinehyperlite]

I like the look of the "fish gill" that we are issued.

 

[Sin-ster]

I like the look of the "fish gill" that we are issued.

Me, too. I looked for one when I was in the market for my last Glock, but ran into some B(ull)S(hizz) on a B(ayou)S(hooter) transaction and ended up with a standard Gen 3 instead.

Oh, and great post Nick.

 

[alpinehyperlite]

only problem i have with it, is it dont match my previous gen 26, and 27's. lol

 

[nickatnite]

Thanks...

My favorite's are still the 1st and 2nd Gen Glocks..

 

[Sin-ster]

Thanks...

My favorite's are still the 1st and 2nd Gen Glocks..

A traditionalist. I like that.

My guess would be... the finger grooves upset you?

 

[nickatnite]

yup, the finger grooves don't fit like they need to and I've had the famous "Glock knuckle" since the mid 90's now...

 

[Sin-ster]

yup, the finger grooves don't fit like they need to and I've had the famous "Glock knuckle" since the mid 90's now...

At times, I've wondered if small-ish hands were a curse.

I'm starting to believe that at times, they're a blessing.

Can't bring yourself to grind them off? (I know I couldn't, if they were a problem for me.)

 

[dtd80]

*sigh* I was foolish to sell my G19 RTF2 w/gills....

 

[dwr461]

GLOCK Generations? Well first the Romulans get some genetic material from Jean Luc Picard and clone him. ...

Dave

 

[dawg23]

yup, the finger grooves don't fit like they need to and I've had the famous "Glock knuckle" since the mid 90's now...

I'm sure you've tried the old Dremel modification on the trigger guard.

I, too, prefer the Gen 2 for EDC (and for the "clone" that serves as my range gun). I ground out a sizable "scallop" on the bottom of the trigger guards to accommodate the knuckle of my middle finger. This doesn't work for everybody, for it sure eliminated my "Glock knuckle."

 

[nickatnite]

I'm sure you've tried the old Dremel modification on the trigger guard.

I, too, prefer the Gen 2 for EDC (and for the "clone" that serves as my range gun). I ground out a sizable "scallop" on the bottom of the trigger guards to accommodate the knuckle of my middle finger. This doesn't work for everybody, for it sure eliminated my "Glock knuckle."

I've got plenty of Gen 3's that have undergone the "groovectomy" and trigger guard scallop. My main 19 has been done like that, but I still like the Gen 2's...

 

[tangiltows]

gen 2's are the way to go! got 5 and love'em. all w/ 3.5 lb triggers.

 

[JBP55]

gen 2's are the way to go! got 5 and love'em. all w/ 3.5 lb triggers.

I like my G4 G17 that has a trigger about one pound lighter.