Glock gen 3 or gen 4?

[FireBirdDS]

Just curious what everyone's preference is and why. Gonna get a G19 sometime in the future and am indecisive.

The only difference between the gen 3 and 4 I'm aware of is the more aggressive grip texturing on the 4. Do most people like it or do they prefer the older texturing?

 

[WestSider]

For me it's less about the texturing and more about the size of the grip. The Gen 4's grip (with no backstraps installed) is slightly smaller than the Gen 3's and fits my hand better. It's not much of a difference but it's enough to make me prefer it decidedly.

The Gen 4 also has a larger and easier to access magazine release and it comes with an extra mag (3 mags).

Here is my new Gen 4 Glock 19:

 

[Tyler-The-Piker]

magazine compatability?

 

[WestSider]

magazine compatability?

No difference, they use the same mags.

 

[lonehoosier]

Check out this thread https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/316815-gen3-gen4.html

 

[lonehoosier]

No difference, they use the same mags.

As long as you don't switch the gen 4 to a left hand mag release you can use gen 3 mags in it.

 

[WestSider]

As long as you don't switch the gen 4 to a left hand release.

Good point, but whether you buy a Gen 3 or Gen 4 right now new you are going to get the ami-cut mags.

The Gen 4 is reversible so yes if you want to reverse it you will need the ambi-cut mags.

 

[Bonez87]

I prefer the gen 4's and I think all the new features are great. The grip is slightly slimmer, the texturing is better and the mag release is bigger and reversible. It also features the dual RSA but I really dont notice that big of a difference if any in the felt recoil. But all these features added together makes a much improved pistol IMO.

 

[NHT3]

Gen 4 is my preference.. I like the slightly smaller grip. For some reason it feels like I can get a little higher (closer to the bore axis).


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[longbarrel]

gen 4=junk, might get better, but if it ain't broke, why fix it? That being stated, gen 3

 

[Lectric102002]

I found no significant difference when I recently bought a G3 Model 26. If I feel I need a 3rd mag someday, I'll buy one. For now, I saved the $40.00

 

[85t5mcss]

Can't really go wrong with either one. It's ultimately which one you prefer. I prefer Gen 3 because of texture difference, but I still like Gen 2 better than 3 because of finger grooves. I do not like Gen 4 because they feel different to me. Before you think I'm a sissy I do have a Gen 3 RTF2 that is more aggressive than the Gen 4. My point after the rambling is get what you like and shoot it as much as you can. Don't worry about my likes/dislikes because they are just my preferences. Once you handle both and fire them if possible you will know which is right for you.

 

[HavokCycle]

i prefer gen 4 - two reasons

the gen 4 seems a bit slimmer at the back of the grip, which fits my hand better

and more importantly, the gen 4 has a larger mag release. while it doesn't seem like much its MUCH easier to eject the mag - i might have been spoiled by buying a gen 4 as my first glock but i can release the mag without changing my grip, i can't do that on a gen 4. I have a large hand and stubby fingers.

 

[Old_grunt]

Mine is a Gen 3 model 20. If I bought a Gen 4 20 or 29, I'd put the fat back strap on, but that's just me.

 

[dwh79]

I like the feel of the Gen 3 better. I am not a fan of Gen 4 but to each their own.