meanmrmustard
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I'm looking into buying a pair of Gen 4 Glocks, a 19 or 26 for the Missus and a 17 for myself. I've heard tell of recoil spring problems with these. Is that still an issue? Are there any short comings I need to know about?
How so?All good to go. But the recommendation is get the Gen 3 . The backstrap thing doesnt feel right .
nathan said:All good to go. But the recommendation is get the Gen 3 . The backstrap thing doesnt feel right .
I'd like to hear a bit more detail on that comment as well... and which model(s) specifically do not "feel right".meanmrmustard said:How so?
My best guess is that he doesn't think they seem well thought-out. Many people (myself included) feel that the back strap system was an afterthought/could have been done better. Not much to do with function, but form. LOOKS cheaply done. That said, it feels just fine in my hands.creeper1956 said:I'd like to hear a bit more detail on that comment as well... and which model(s) specifically do not "feel right".
I'm not much of a Glock fan, but I don't find the feel of the grips on either the 21 or 31 Gen4s, that I've fired extensively, to be particularly unpleasant.
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spence said:Do the gen. 4 pistols recoil less than the gen. 3 pistols ? thanks
I have shot the gen 4 G20. Albeit it has a Lone Wolf extended threaded barrel, compensator, tuned trigger, and hot reloads....it'll rock you like a hurricane.My best guess is that he doesn't think they seem well thought-out. Many people (myself included) feel that the back strap system was an afterthought/could have been done better. Not much to do with function, but form. LOOKS cheaply done. That said, it feels just fine in my hands.
To me, it's negligible. It's there, but if you don't like a Gen 3 .40 S&W, you won't like a Gen 4 .40 S&W. But if you do like a Gen 3 .40 S&W, you'll like a Gen 4 .40 S&W that much more.
Now I haven't used a Gen 4 20 yet, but if one were to benefit, it would be the 20.
Why is that?I'm personally waiting for a couple of years before I think about picking up a Gen 4.
Inebriated said:My best guess is that he doesn't think they seem well thought-out. Many people (myself included) feel that the back strap system was an afterthought/could have been done better. Not much to do with function, but form. LOOKS cheaply done. That said, it feels just fine in my hands.
So there was a problem that somehow got past their R&D team yet as long as they corrected it you’re willing to give them a second chance??? I’m shocked!!!I'm looking into buying a pair of Gen 4 Glocks, a 19 or 26 for the Missus and a 17 for myself. I've heard tell of recoil spring problems with these. Is that still an issue? Are there any short comings I need to know about?
Cleaning my computer screen!So there was a problem that somehow got past their R&D team yet as long as they corrected it you’re willing to give them a second chance??? I’m shocked!!!
To me, it's negligible. It's there, but if you don't like a Gen 3 .40 S&W, you won't like a Gen 4 .40 S&W. But if you do like a Gen 3 .40 S&W, you'll like a Gen 4 .40 S&W that much more.
Now I haven't used a Gen 4 20 yet, but if one were to benefit, it would be the 20.
I have tons of Glocks; Gen2s, 3s, and 4s. I don't notice any recoil difference with the new recoil spring.
I have both a Gen3 and Gen4 G20--don't notice a difference using the factory 17lb spring in both either.