Glock 34 Gen 4

[BrandonM]

I was just curious if anyone had heard about a release date yet. I've been to Bradis in Camby and asked them and they still aren't sure. They did mention that the G35 were out already though. I'm contemplating just getting the Gen 3, but I'd hate to pull the trigger and have it come out a month later. Let the rumor mill begin..

 

[HICKMAN]

I was just curious if anyone had heard about a release date yet. I've been to Bradis in Camby and asked them and they still aren't sure. They did mention that the G35 were out already though. I'm contemplating just getting the Gen 3, but I'd hate to pull the trigger and have it come out a month later. Let the rumor mill begin..

I'll shoot an email to our buddy at Glock this evening.

Last time I asked him about it, he said that they G34 was on it's why in for ATF approval just about the time the G35 was approved and ready to hit the market. So realistically, it should be pretty soon.

I'll be getting one as soon as they hit the stores.

 

[BrandonM]

I'll shoot an email to our buddy at Glock this evening.

Last time I asked him about it, he said that they G34 was on it's why in for ATF approval just about the time the G35 was approved and ready to hit the market. So realistically, it should be pretty soon.

I'll be getting one as soon as they hit the stores.

Great. Thanks for the info. Let me know what he says, wonder what the differences will be between the gen 3 and 4

 

[HICKMAN]

Having had a G17 and currently have a G23 in Gen 4, the grip is a little better, the texture on the grip is nicer (won't need that grip tape) and I like the bigger mag release.

 

[HICKMAN]

Just sent him an email, hoping they get out soon enough to get on the USPSA Production list.

 

[shooter521]

wonder what the differences will be between the gen 3 and 4

Reduced tang area -> shorter trigger reach; includes (2) backstrap add-ons
Gen4 grip texture (more aggressive than 3rd Gen, not as aggressive as RTF2)
Elongated mag release (can be swapped for lefties)
Dual captive recoil spring system, good for ~7500 rounds
3rd magazine included

 

[BrandonM]

Reduced tang area -> shorter trigger reach; includes (2) backstrap add-ons
Gen4 grip texture (more aggressive than 3rd Gen, not as aggressive as RTF2)
Elongated mag release (can be swapped for lefties)
Dual captive recoil spring system, good for ~7500 rounds
3rd magazine included

So pretty much the same treatment as the other 9mm Gen 4's. Great info btw. And I cant wait to hear about what the reply that Hickman is hoping to get

 

[in812]

tag for info

 

[BrandonM]

tag for info

I added the tag. Is that what you were talking about?

 

[HICKMAN]

means he's watching this thread too

hopefully I'll get a response from Scotty tomorrow.

 

[Jeremiah]

7500 rounds on the new recoil spring setup? Based on what?
What was the old set up rated for?

I know some guys with about 80k rounds through glock 19's and one 22, still stock. Just curious where that number came from.

 

[shooter521]

7500 rounds on the new recoil spring setup? Based on what?
What was the old set up rated for?

I know some guys with about 80k rounds through glock 19's and one 22, still stock. Just curious where that number came from.

The number comes from Glock. The old (3rd Gen) recoil assemblie have a stated a service life of about 3000 rounds for the .40s, or 5000 rounds for everything else. The Gen4 recoil assemblies do not have an official published life expectancy, but the Glock reps I've spoken with at armorer's classes and elsewhere have recommended about 7500 rounds. That said, one rep said some of the Gen4 test guns went about 30,000 rounds between springs, so

The fact that your friends have put really high round counts on their 3rd Gen guns does not surprise me. If you want to be anal about it, replace the recoil assembly at 3 or 5K whether it needs it or not. Otherwise, just shoot the living heck out of your gun and replace the recoil assembly if/when you start having reliability issues.

My

 

[HICKMAN]

Scotty says the same thing he's been saying:

"The Gen 4 G34 will probably be released around the first part of next year"

 

[HICKMAN]

The fact that your friends have put really high round counts on their 3rd Gen guns does not surprise me. If you want to be anal about it, replace the recoil assembly at 3 or 5K whether it needs it or not. Otherwise, just shoot the living heck out of your gun and replace the recoil assembly if/when you start having reliability issues.

My

Smart Glockers listen to this guy... and for good reason.

 

[BrandonM]

Fair enough! Thanks for all the info everyone

 

[BrandonM]

This is more of a general Gen 4 question but are the gen 4 and gen 3 mags interchangeable? I know the gen 4's have the ambidextrous slide release and so on. Thanks again!

 

[shooter521]

This is more of a general Gen 4 question but are the gen 4 and gen 3 mags interchangeable?

Yes, unless you are running the Gen4 with the mag catch set up for a lefty.

 

[BrandonM]

Great. Thanks for the info everybody!

 

[G-Niner]

Quote:

"The Gen 4 G34 will probably be released around the first part of next year"

I want one.

With that being said, is there a similar thread about the Gen 4 G24? Guess what? I want one of those too. Good thing I'm a Glock hater.

 

[HICKMAN]

not sure if the 24 will be a priority for them, I think the G35 kind of took it's market.