Recent Glock Shortage?

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JTQ said:
While I'm not a Glock guy, I think the G34/G35 are a couple of guns in the Blue Label program that have different triggers than their non-Blue Label brethren.

Whatever the trigger weight equivalents are, I believe the standard G34/G35 have lighter weight "competition" type triggers, while the Blue Label G34/G35 guns have heavier "duty" type triggers.
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The 17L is the only blue label Glock I've purchased that had a lighter trigger than the other models out of the box. My 17L is 4.5 pounds, all of the others are 5.5.

Some departments/agencies may want heavier triggers in their guns, but 5.5 is standard.
 
I have one blue label dealer that states they can't order anything and all they can sell is what they have in stock. I have another dealer that will order whatever model I ask for, and actually has to order as they don't keep a lot of blue labels on hand. I need to go in and see what they say in regards to any blue label shortages.
 
FireInCairo said:
Maybe it has more to do with your shop's standing as a dealer than actual supply. From what I understand, smaller shops have to take second dibs on what comes down the distribution pipeline, while bigger retailers get first choice.
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I've had blue label dealers tell me they get their inventory from larger blue label dealers/distributors so that makes sense.
 
Huh? Glock shortage? You're kidding, right?

Almost 3K of 'em on GB. About 80% of them new. Over 100 new G19's.
 
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It's almost impossible to find a Glock 19 (Gen 4) in stock at any of the big online retailers. But my LGS had one the last time I was in there.

There seem to be plenty of 17's, 22's, 23's, 26's, 27's, etc. online, but not the 19's.
 
Onward Allusion said:
Huh? Glock shortage? You're kidding, right?

Almost 3K of 'em on GB. About 80% of them new. Over 100 new G19's.
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New from the manufacturer, there is a shortage. As confirmed by several dealers. Especially Blue Label guns.

Yes I could buy one at full retail and have it shipped, but there is no way I'm paying around $600 when I'm able to get one through the Blue Label program for $425.
 
CNobbe wrote,
The 17L is the only blue label Glock I've purchased that had a lighter trigger than the other models out of the box. My 17L is 4.5 pounds, all of the others are 5.5.

Some departments/agencies may want heavier triggers in their guns, but 5.5 is standard.
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I'm not clear. Are you agreeing with me?

The standard G34/G35 would have a 4.5 trigger, the Blue Label G34/G35 would have the 5.5 trigger.

I said...
I believe the standard G34/G35 have lighter weight "competition" type triggers, while the Blue Label G34/G35 guns have heavier "duty" type triggers.
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The Pentagon ordered 40,000 Gen4 Glock 19s for the Marines and SEALs. The next 40,000 Glock makes are going to fulfill that order, so yes there is a shortage of them in the civilian pipeline.
 
^^ Source?
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+1
esp. since it was reported they were adding Gen3 guns to the arsenal... In addition, I seriously doubt that if you added all the Seals and Force Recon together you couldn't come up with 40k members.
 
Doubtful they added an entire production line just for Gen4 models.
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Gen4's are made here in the USA.
Gen3's are assembled from imported parts in the USA.
 
JTQ said:
I'm not clear. Are you agreeing with me?

The standard G34/G35 would have a 4.5 trigger, the Blue Label G34/G35 would have the 5.5 trigger.

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The 34/35 and 17L all have 4.5# connectors regardless if they're LE or Civilian marked guns.

Glock does not install heavier triggers into blue label guns unless purchasing agency orders them that way. Exampe - NYPD G19.

The only difference between blue label Glocks and Civilian Glocks is the price.
 
tarosean said:
+1
esp. since it was reported they were adding Gen3 guns to the arsenal... In addition, I seriously doubt that if you added all the Seals and Force Recon together you couldn't come up with 40k members.
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Who said anything about just Force Recon?
 
I don't think ShotShow or Navy Seals cause Glock shortages.

Every gun store I've gone into has at least 9 Glocks on the shelves in 9mm and 40 S&W. I always see at least one G17, G19, G26, G42, and G43 in every shop I go in.
 
43s are in short demand here because they can't keep them on the shelves. Who would have thought that a 9mm version of the 42 would have been so popular? That's right, people who don't like 380.
 
C0untZer0 said:
I don't think ShotShow or Navy Seals cause Glock shortages.

Every gun store I've gone into has at least 9 Glocks on the shelves in 9mm and 40 S&W. I always see at least one G17, G19, G26, G42, and G43 in every shop I go in.
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We're talking about blue label program Glocks, not Civilian sale Glocks.
 
Candyman87 said:
New from the manufacturer, there is a shortage. As confirmed by several dealers. Especially Blue Label guns.

Yes I could buy one at full retail and have it shipped, but there is no way I'm paying around $600 when I'm able to get one through the Blue Label program for $425.
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Agreed. I doubt I'd get a 43 if it was retail priced.
 
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Still doesn't answer my question. Not a glock armorer but the only difference is the grip texture and the dual recoil springs. They want you to shoot, but with more recoil than them?
 
Haven't seen a single G17, G19, or G26 at any nearby brick and mortar store in a month, at least. Even Bud's had been sold out of all three for a while there, and just got their G19s back in stock in the last week.

Couple weeks ago, I put in a paper request for a G19 from the closest Cabela's; they said they can bring one in from another store somewhere, but I'd have to pay shipping if I go that route. Otherwise they can give me a call when one arrives from a distributor. Not sure how long it'll take but it's been two weeks so far.
 
trentcwwilson said:
bds said:
trentcwwilson said:
alexcue said:
try living in California... We are stuck with Gen 3's here!
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Why gen 3s?
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Only Gen3 Glocks are on the roster of handguns certified for sale in California - http://certguns.doj.ca.gov/safeguns_resp.asp

Sales of Gen4 Glocks are to law enforcement only.
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Still doesn't answer my question.
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Over the years, California has increased requirements for firearms manufacturers to meet (10 round magazine, loaded chamber indicator, magazine safety disconnect, etc.) along with drop testing. Older models are "grandfathered" in and do not need to meet new requirements but still need to be drop tested. Gen4 Glocks and many newer brand/model pistols don't meet these requirements.

Even if they meet the requirements, the manufacturers still have to pay for drop testing on a regular basis (quite costly) and companies like Ruger and Taurus etc. decided to not submit qualifying pistols for certification and they are no longer sold in CA.
 
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