Glock Gen4

[ar15shooter]

I am thinking about getting a Glock Model 22 Gen4 and wanted to get some comments or suggestions on the new Gen4's , likes or dislikes, etc. I have heard that the Gen4's are a great step forward but have also heard that the triggers are different then the Gen3's. I have a Model 22 Gen3 right now and love it but am thinking about selling it and getting a Gen4 and also getting a Model 27 Gen4 for concealment but wanted to get some comments or thoughts about the Gen4's before I just jump right in.

 

[ForumSurfer]

I personally like the new grip texture, backstrap and mag release.

The triggers all seem the same to me, but I also swap them out for glock 17 triggers because I prefer a smooth face.

I noticed that the gen4 26 trigger had a small bump towards the top of the arm that cocks the striker back. I'm not sure what this about, but the trigger pull did seem heavier on the break than my other glocks. But once I start running the gun, I don't notice.

I've owned a gen g17 and I still own both a gen4 19 and gen4 26. I like them all.

I like the shape of the new backstraps with no backstraps installed. I'm really glad and I knew that when I bought them. The backstraps when in stalled seem like a cheesy aftermarket add-on (as a matter of fact, there are already cheesy aftermarket parts that slip on back there). They just feel cheap and poorly executed. I don't use them so it really isn't an issue for me.

The mag release is perfect for me, I'm glad it is wider and requires a bit less of a reach.

The texture on the grip is great. I'm a 1911 guy at heart, so I like an aggressive grip. The previous rtf2 grip was awesome, but the texture cause cotton polo's to stick to it and give new meaning to "printing." The gen4 grip is aggressive, but not overly so.

 

[CountGlockula]

I have the 9mm version. The biggest improvement is the grip texture, I love it.

 

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I personally dont like the gen four, but I didnt really give it much of a chance. I have carried a g22 gen3 for the last six years and it has grown on me. When our department started change over our side arms I was given an option to "upgrade" to the new gen4. After a trip to the range I decided I didnt like the feel of the grip. And i could not decide what was different about the trigger. I have small hands and the gen3 is a hands full for me but I have adapted. Of course I am bias as I do not like change as I also still carry our old style holster. If you like the gen4 and have the funds go for it. If you like your gen3 and dont mind not having the latest and greatest keep what you have. As far as the g27 the changeable backstrap is a plus. I have a gen3 that I carry offduty and backup. It is also a hands full for my small hands. My partner bought a gen4 g27 and I really liked it but I dont have the funds right now to change. I do like the new mag release on both but that is not enough to justify changing since neither are used for range guns. its already a bad day if you need to use the mag release outside the range.
One thing that was addressed with the gen4 was issues with the g22 with a light mounted on it. The recoil spring has been changed as well as the mag spring

 

[ForumSurfer]

And i could not decide what was different about the trigger.

The difference is probably thousands of rounds. Glock triggers get noticeably smoother with high round counts. The connector, the trigger bar, the firing pin safety and the part on the firing pin that interfaces with the trigger bar all polish themselves where they interface with higher round counts.

 

[helitack32f1]

I have been carrying a G23 since 1993 or so and have recently purchased a Gen 4 G17. while I was happy with the old style Glocks, I probably will only purchase Gen 4's from now on. I love the grip texture as well as the ability to adjust grip size. I am kinda strange in that I like the largest grip even though I do not have large hands.

The recoil spring is significantly stiffer than the old G 23's spring. i have had no failures that could not be attributed to human error, despite the heavier spring.

the trigger pull is also significantly heavier on the Gen 4. It has taken a lot of dry firing to make the heavier trigger pull a non-issue. It is important to note that Glock does not recommend dry firing their guns anymore.

The only thing I am not so happy with is the plating coming off the plated parts inside the gun. If the plating is there to serve a purpose, they should make it last. If it serves little or no purpose, they shouldn't plate them. the old G23 does not have plating on the parts and has lasted just fine.

Next purchase will probably be a Gen 4 G 23 or G35.

 

[ForumSurfer]

The only thing I am not so happy with is the plating coming off the plated parts inside the gun.

Which part? Nothing is plated that I know of. Here is the schematic:

http://glockparts.com/SchematicsList.aspx

Click on the part you are referring to. I'm curious to see what you are talking about. Most of the internals have a rough finish that polishes out with normal wear, but nothing inside my gen4's is plated to my knowledge.

Just curious!

 

[helitack32f1]

Here are some photos I posted on another site. I now have at least a massive 250 or so rounds through the gun and the plating is far worse now than in the pictures in some areas. Also, not shown in these particular pics is the plating coming off the top runners of the locking block as well as the slide rails. Maybe if I get motivated, i will post some updated pics tomorrow. Also, in the pics there is the cross shaped part of the trigger bar with the two square hole looking divots, now the plating around those two square punch marks or whatever they are is flaking off as well.

http://www.glockpost.com/forums/showpost.php?p=213951&postcount=38

 

[ForumSurfer]

I guess mine rubbed off before I noticed.

I polished my internals just a wee bit, also. Whatever that plating was, it is long gone on mine.

 

[helitack32f1]

Well I polished mine a little as well, using nothing more than metal polish and a rag, but the flaking on mine came from the small amount of shooting and a lot of dry fire. It could be one of those weird things where Glock put plated parts in some guns and not in others. It is just a bit of a let down to open up your new gun and literally have flakes of plating coming off parts.