The GLOCK single stack magazine allows for a slim frame and a slide with reduced width. The magazine release is one of the things that may matter to you. They have everything but actual Glock frames. And Ive shot a LOT of them. For accessories right now there is more stuff for the Gen 3. Thank you Ben for a very informative article. As are you. But there are a bunch of small gun smiths that can easily take care of it for you. Capacity: 6+1 Rounds Ill be buying more of them. A better option to than trying to interchange the slides between the Gen 4 and Gen 3 is to upgrade the either Gen with aftermarket Glock slides for improved performance, racking grip and look. It is possible to install a Glock 19 Generation 3 recoil spring guide rod into a Glock 19 4th Generation pistol. The advantages the Gen 4 has over the 3 is the thinner grip to start and then you can add size, bigger and changeable mag release, and more texture on the grip. The thing about Glock Gen 3 vs Glock Gen 4 is the guns are almost identical; it's just that the latter has a few more bits of kit than the latter, and at that not a heck of a lot. EFK Spring with the buffered/dual action recoil relief per the EFK website shows 40% reduction of recoil which sounds good, especially with the snappy .40 S&W. If you have very small hands youll definitely like the Gen 4 better. I worked for an armored car company for almost 7 years mostly in the LA area of California. The bangs just stop a lot sooner. I dont think so, I have the shield 45 and I do like it, But the Glock 36 fits my hand better. Im not the strongest person, but not a wimp either, but I can actually squeeze hard enough to make the grip flex on the Gen 4. I am looking at a Glock for in car protection and periodic concealed carry. Youd have to have kid hands for your finger to fit in there. It is comfortable to shoot and its ugly. And a bonus its easier to keep my thumb off the side stop, so the slide always locks back after the last round. Just like the gun better. The different back straps should only matter if the Gen 3 doesnt fit you hand. The release doesnt stick out further or just bigger around, it extends towards the back so it makes the push a shorter reach for your thumb. The high recoil of most of the ammo coupled with the snappy slide movement made rapid shots, even at close range, difficult at best. Reducing the trigger pull and installing different connectors and springs etc. Im just a civilian so I hope and pray that I will never be in a self defense situation where I need more than 1 mag.Most self defense situations Ive seen or heard about were pretty close quarters, not clear across the room(although I see a lot of that in the movies). .40 S&W get a G27 which has 1 round less than a G26 yet hits harder than any full size 5 9mm. The texturing is different and gives a little different feel. Ron DeSantis Removes Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel, Gun Review: Taurus GX4XL T.O.R.O. Even if you get a used gun, it's still a Glock. My favorite is the Glock 19. However, the evolution from a Gen 1 Glock 17 to a Glock 17 Gen 4 didn't come from any marketing whimsy. The Gen 4 slide still will not fit the Gen 3 frame. Some Gen 3 models are available in a factory threaded barrel version (to support compensators and . Mine gave me blood blisters every time I did speed mag changes. Buffalo Bore 185gr JHP +P1008fps, 2.5 So, due to the cost of an entire trigger housing if it ain't broke don't fix it. Gen 3 vs Gen 5 Glock - Glock Generations Explained in 2 Minutes! not for the Camp Perry matches. Give me a brick and some time, Ill break that, too. The general idea behind it is still sound, but is at this point the G36 is significantly outclassed by other .45 ACP pistols in the same genre. At present, generation three and four Glocks are readily available in the United States for new purchase. Each GLOCK delivers on our promise of safety, reliability, and simplicity at an affordable price. This means that not only with the Gen 4 not only shoot easier, but it will last longer too. Feels good in the hand and fun to shoot. 41 Replies to "Glock Gen 3 vs Gen 4" William T.Farrow says: September 10, 2017 at 04:49 . The ejector is another difference between Glock 19 Gen 3 and Gen 4. But This one does what I bought it for. Ive broken both of them. Its the mid sized gun and a great place to start. You will feel the same 5.5-pound semi-double action trigger pull on both the Glock 19 Gen 3 and the Glock 19 Gen 4. The G36 was my first gun. Glock Gen 3 vs Gen 4 46,425 views Feb 16, 2017 399 Dislike Share TheGearTester 30K subscribers In this video I discuss some of the differences between Gen 3 and Gen 4 Glock handguns.. For example, Id love to fit it with a Tango Down slide stop, but no hope there. When you see the larger hole obviously there beneath the barrel, this isn't much of a leap. The G36 is a very accurate and reliable pistol, and a Great CCW weapon. Reliability * * * * * The Gen 3 mags will work in a Gen 4 so long as it is set up for the right-hand shooter. To me the new trigger feels like a trigger on a well worn Gen 3. For the G22, there is an additional difference to consider. Heck no. Good luck, have fun shooting, and stay safe. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I found in high humidity, it was a little slippery in my hands, the cure for that was a pachmayr grip sleeve, problem solved. There's no wiggle room here when it comes to the frame in the Glock Gen 3 vs Gen 4 they are exclusive to their own version. Have not experienced any recoil or issues getting back on target with the second round. You have entered an incorrect email address! Also the god damned magazine pinched my pinky all the time. Glock also created modular backstraps for the Gen 4 pistols, which were cleverly named the "Glock Modular Backstraps.". Thanks for sharing your insights Ben! So far so good, but Im still skeptic/lack confidence to make it my carry. I also like my Glock 26 which I bought in 1996. Ha ha. Glock did change the design of the ejector in the Glock 19 4th Generation handgun. But Shield is still heavier by those 5 grams. But so far, there are only 9mms so far in the Gen5 line. Nothing is changed internally or really all that substantially; the gun is pretty much the same except for some surface changes. The early generations of GLOCK pistols could never be called attractive. A G36 with a flush 5 round mag would be really useful to me, but without that Id rather have a Shield. I made a video from the side view and there is hardly any recoil shooting magtech hard baller range ammo. Hornady Critical Duty 220gr +P950fps, 1.5 are for competition/fun guns, not for carrying and tactical use EDIT, IMPLIED NOT GOOD. The Glock 19 4th Generation handgun adds texture and dimension. As a result, I can bring the gun onto target faster than those with more rounded (I.E., double stack) grips. It's a small gun, with its overall length at 6.97 inches, and the slide is nearly the same length as the entire gun at 6.77 inches. Do not install the reduced weight striker spring. Its a nice touch since most companies are now including only 1 or 2. Magazine capacity is not a big issue for me, as the gun is very very accurate and I can reload a gun rather quickly. As with all Glock 19 generations, the Glock 19 Gen 3 and the Glock 19 Gen 4 retain their industry changing striker fire design. This is a welcome upgrade to the Glock 19 Generation 3 for those southpaws out there. connector. I would gladly let him know about this. The Gen 3 is clunky and heavy, recoiling with more force than modern Glock shooters are accustomed to. The same holster works for the Glock 19 4th Generation pistol. The 20/21s are ergonomic nightmares (but still own them), but I just completed a polymer 45 that feels much better (and 50 out the box 100% reliable). Is there anything else youd like to hear about? Ive deleted the disrespectful part of your comment. The XD-S is a much better .45 single-stack, and the G30 is a much, much better Glock subcompact .45 pistol. Cool Mike! I had more problems with it when I took it out a couple months ago, now it seems to be working again but I dont trust it as much. .easier to wrap my hand around the smaller diameter grip. The pinky getting pinched is the easiest issue, that will be solved with the bigger gun. The Gen 3 measures 8.03 in. The recoil spring doesnt really feel any different when shooting and Im not sure it will help at all. But mainly the grip is different because it is a little shorter and then you can add back straps to make it bigger. Should you buy a Gen 3 or a Gen 4? Moving forward from the grips you will certainly see the larger mag release button, which is now been made ambidextrous. However, when you factor in the perks that may apply to your situation just how much is that difference in price really? I figured out the frame was thinner when I was working on Massad Ayoobs crush grip. I have one on the way. remain ignorant of the .45GAP and .40SW and you remain having problems! Another blessing of this pistol is that it has a plethora of aftermarket accessories available for it (think aftermarket trigger and night sights). SIG SAUER 230gr V-Crown JHP-850fps, 2.75 Buffalo Bore 255gr +P Outdoorsman875fps, 3.5 The Glock 19 Gen 4 upgrades are equally abundant as those found for the Glock 19 Gen 3. Its mechanically sound as I had not a single issue with it as far as reliability is concerned, but it just wasnt an enjoyable gun to shoot. I like the thinner gun profile, thinner grip . So thats why the G36, essentially the orphan of the Glock world, can still put a smile on my face. Glock pistols of this generation added the finger grooves - some love 'em, some hate 'em - and the Universal Glock Rail to the dust cover of the frame. Another feature that the Glock Gen 3 guns lack is the modular backstraps. One large point of contention shooters had with the Glock 19 Generation 3 was the grips being too large for smaller hands. Some just shoot what they brought. The grip is a little different. They didnt find anything and passed me through. 2. Ben, Nice Article! . I love my G30, its basically all the goodness of a G21 but shrunk down to G19 size. Have yet to fire stout ammo but gun seems very good for overall weight and size. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Fairly accurate, has never jammed on me and is easy to conceal. Initially unnoticed, the Glock platform created an entirely new class of handgun that many have grown to love. From holster to target. Also, is there a trigger upgrade, spring upgrade available? Glock Gen 4 Generation 4 pistols have few changes from the Generation 3 model guns, but have the addition of the Glock Modular Backstrap system. Easy to carry. There are a few parts when it comes to Glock 19 Gen 4 upgrades that are compatible with the Glock 19 Generation 3. The slide serrations were changed to fish scales and the texturing was changed, with stipling rather than a rough texture on the sides and checkering on the front and back of the grip. So with a shorter thumb you would no longer have to move the gun in your hand to reach the release. As you've gathered so far, the differences between Glock Gen 4 vs Glock Gen 3 are moderate. 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