Gen3 vs. Gen4 Glocks

[ilikegunspdx]

Hear me out… if you had the choice of a Gen3 or Gen4 Glock at the same price point, which one are you choosing and why? Currently tempted to pick up a LE trade-in G22 (I know, .40 boohoo )

Thanks in advance everyone

Have had that choice. I always chose gen3 due to aftermarket compatibility, especially the first generation flux brace. Glad I did cuz now I can swap my left over flux brace onto a surplus g22 I bought cheap. Guess I need to buy some more Glocks for leftover recover tactical and folding endo tactical braces which are all for gen3 ha ha.

Pic from internet of flux brace

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• ilikegunspdx
• Jan 11, 2024

USW fits gen3-5 but requires a stamp

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• ilikegunspdx
• May 14, 2023

 

[DirectDrive]

Hear me out… if you had the choice of a Gen3 or Gen4 Glock at the same price point, which one are you choosing and why? Currently tempted to pick up a LE trade-in G22 (I know, .40 boohoo )

Thanks in advance everyone

I have both and they're both good.

Gen 4 improved :

• Backstraps - interchangeable backstraps for better grip fitment
• Grip Texture - improved
• Magazine Release Button - larger, easier to operate
• Magazine - changed to allow ambidextrous mag release
• Slide - changed to accommodate dual recoil spring
• Recoil Spring - changed to a dual spring

 

[BlindedByScience]

G22 / G23's can be had at very reasonable prices, as the .40 doesn't have nearly the popularity of 9mm.

What they are very good for is hosting 9mm conversion barrels. I've got a Lone Wolf 9mm conversion for my 23, and with 19 mags it runs 9mm perfectly. Very easy way to get two caliber capability, for a very reasonable investment.

Out of caution, I don't use it for defense, even though I haven't had one FTF. For rage use it's perfect. We have native 9mm's for serious work....

One guy's opinion......

 

[GrayGoose]

Maybe just wait for Gen6? I'm sure it will be more betterer than ever before.

 

[TTSX]

They'll add finger groves to Gen 6, I bet!

 

[tdemore1743x]

Maybe just wait for Gen6? I'm sure it will be more betterer than ever before.

probably not; but a man can wish.
I'm really waiting for them to come out with 10mm/.45 in compact size.

 

[Yarome]

probably not; but a man can wish.
I'm really waiting for them to come out with 10mm/.45 in compact size.

Uhhh... yeah. NO you don't.

A G27 is about as snappy as you wanna get if you need a follow up shot within a reasonable about of time... and plan on trying to hit a man sized target at anything beyond 10yds.

Even a G27... a finger extension is almost a necessary bit of kit.

 

[TTSX]

Uhhh... yeah. NO you don't.

A G27 is about as snappy as you wanna get if you need a follow up shot within a reasonable about of time... and plan on trying to hit a man sized target at anything beyond 10yds.

Even a G27... a finger extension is almost a necessary bit of kit.

I'll counter that my G33 is an exceptionally accurate gun and I never use mag extensions.

I do wonder how the G36 handles, though. The XDS in .45 is a handful and I doubt the G36 would be any better, especially with the slippery Gen 3 grip

 

[Xmark1]

Trigger time is everything.

 

[Yarome]

I'll counter that my G33 is an exceptionally accurate gun and I never use mag extensions.

I do wonder how the G36 handles, though. The XDS in .45 is a handful and I doubt the G36 would be any better, especially with the slippery Gen 3 grip

357 and 40 has about the same recoil impulse... granted... but you get more barrel movement with a 40 than you do with a 357... in my experience. Maybe due to the slower muzzle velocity(?)

I have no doubt many "can" shoot quickly and accurately with only a 2 finger grip, but most mere mortals shoot a hella lot better with 3.

You've already got that 3.4" barrel working against you....

 

[Xmark1]

357 and 40 has about the same recoil impulse... granted... but you get more barrel movement with a 40 than you do with a 357... in my experience. Maybe due to the slower muzzle velocity(?)

I have no doubt many "can" shoot quickly and accurately with only a 2 finger grip, but most mere mortals shoot a hella lot better with 3.

My 357 Sig (G32) is among my favorite EDC. Lots of power, small, and the recoil is surprisingly mild.

 

[tdemore1743x]

Thanks again for everyone's input. I'm gonna go ahead and order a G22 gen4 with night sights, $350 total including shipping and taxes (Stupid WA State ) can't pass that deal up, especially since I can host 9mm or .357 sig on the same frame/slide.

 

[Grumpy 1]

I am holding back, waiting for the gen 47 to come to market.

 

[Wjroberts]

I'm a lefty. We're god's chosen people.

didn't they burn them at the stake ?

 

[TTSX]

didn't they burn them at the stake ?

No, those were bubblegumes, I mean witches