Gen3 vs Gen4 Glock19

[JStarr]

Whats the difference between the Gen3 and the Gen4 Glock 19? Besides the 3-15 rond mags instead of 2. Does it feel any different in your hand? I LOVE my buddy's Gen3 and am in the process of looking for one. Just wondering. Any info is appreciated.

Thanks,

-J-

 

[Amattern]

Gen4's have the dual recoil assembly and they have the back straps to change the grip size. thats about all the difference between the two.

 

[JStarr]

Awesome, thanks for the quick response.

Gen4's have the dual recoil assembly and they have the back straps to change the grip size. thats about all the difference between the two.

 

[Fordtough25]

The Gen4's also have different grip texturing and a larger mag release, which is also reversible for a left handed person. Gen 4's come with 3 mags also vs the 2 that come with a Gen 3.

 

[nm0369]

Gen 4's seem to more frequently have the BTF (brass to the face) issue...it's pretty uncommon though.

 

[Leggdpms]

I've had a gen 3 and gen 4 and since I have smaller hands the mag release on the gen 4 helps me out a lot and I like the grip a lot better on the 4 myself

 

[fallenangel1]

Would it be possible to buy a Gen4 spring and install it into a gen3?

 

[aaron580]

Would it be possible to buy a Gen4 spring and install it into a gen3?

No. The guide rod area on the slide is different. You can get an adater for a gen3 spring on the 4 though.

 

[Jeremy1066]

The biggest difference to me is the feel of the grip. The Gen 4 has a rougher texture to it. I personally like the Gen 3 better.

 

[Brandon812]

Here watch it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkHEdNx0Mk4

 

[jfootman02]

I've read complaints about the rough texturing of the Gen 4s irritating the skin with CC. If I ever find a G19 I'd like to pick it up but regardless of how it shoots if I'm not comfortable carrying it I'm afraid I'd have to pass. Any insight from current Gen 3/4 owners carrying?

 

[Joe K]

I have owned both and currently own a Gen 4 19 I like the feel of the Gen4 better as for the rough texture I agree it is a little rough on the skin for a long day of carrying a way to counter that might be to wear a t shirt to offer a little buffer.

I have not had brass in the face but I have noticed it doesn't kick out brass as well as my old Gen3 I shot it for the first time Sunday and I did have a few shells hit my right arm and shoulder.

The felt recoil and muzzle flip seems to be a bit tamer with the Gen 4 due to the new recoil spring.

The mag release button is awesome and was a great design improvement in my opinion.

Best bet for you is to try them both out. You can't go wrong with either of them.

 

[cmj]

I CC a Gen4 19. You will want to wear an undershirt if you carry IWB. I love the grip and have had no issues with brass in the face or any failures for that matter. I make use of the swappable back straps because the nephews and the lady like to shoot it with the smaller grip. All in all, great gun!

 

[JStarr]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the good responses. It will probably be Gen3.

 

[Jeremy1066]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the good responses. It will probably be Gen3.

You really can't lose in this decision.

 

[ru44mag]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the good responses. It will probably be Gen3.

This thread was helpful to me as well. I have been considering the 19 and wasn't sure gen 3 or gen 4. Thanks guys.

 

[rlmx]

Would it be possible to buy a Gen4 spring and install it into a gen3?

From reviews on the web, that may not be something that you would want even if you could do that. Apparently there were some issues with the dual spings when the weapon was first released.

 

[mbills2223]

About 50 bucks...

 

[rlmx]

Cory and Erika have a good vid on You Tube re the topic.