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i was reading pros and cons on the new Glock (i guess it has been dubbed the 4th generation) RTF2 (Rough Texture Finish)? it is supposedly only available at this time in the Glock 22 (full size .40) platform.
just wondering people's thoughts. i've read that it is ugly and that is cool too. i just got two sequentially serial numbered ones (and low S/N's) so im just trying to get feedback on it.
there are photos at the link below. thanks in advance for your input.
here is the text from a webpage review:
http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/01/17/glock-rtf2-finish-on-the-glock-22-thousands-of-polymer-spikes/
just wondering people's thoughts. i've read that it is ugly and that is cool too. i just got two sequentially serial numbered ones (and low S/N's) so im just trying to get feedback on it.
there are photos at the link below. thanks in advance for your input.
here is the text from a webpage review:
http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/01/17/glock-rtf2-finish-on-the-glock-22-thousands-of-polymer-spikes/
Glock RTF2 Finish on the Glock 22: Thousands of Polymer Spikes
At the 2009 SHOT Show, Glock introduced a new texture called “RTF2.” Claiming to be the “the new standard for operators working in the harshest conditions imaginable,” the RTF2 features a new style of texturing on the grip frame, and a new serration pattern on the rear of the slide.
The new RTF2 texturing on the Glock 22 is described in the Glock literature as “thousands of polymer spikes.” I couldn’t agree more. The RTF2 texture was not comfortable to hold. In fact, it was downright unpleasant. Yes, the RTF2 texture does seem to increase the bond between hand and gun, but at what cost to the hand? I would not want to shoot one of these, but I suspect I will have to in the near future.
Glock states the “crescent shaped grasping grooves” on the slide “offer a new stylish demension to the term efficient improvement.” Uh…right. I’m not sure what efficient improvement was gained, and neither was the Glock representative I spoke with.
Fortunately, the Glock representative told me that the RTF2 was limited to the Glock 22 at this time. Additionally, the G22 can still be purchased with the normal third generation frame. If the RTF2 proves to be popular, the Glock 17 will be the next firearm to receive the treatment, followed by others in the line.