So again, this is an exclusive but necessary item in the list of Glock 19 Gen 4 upgrades. So, due to the cost of an entire trigger housing if it ain't broke don't fix it. I think everyone should be putting 3 mags with a new gun, its just a courteous thing to do. First of all, the Gen 3 broke around 20,000 rounds or so and more dry fire then I can count (probably at least 10:1 dry to live). They digest most ammo well, shoot easily enough and more than accurately enough for government work, and so on. boilergonzo Apologies, southpaws. Additionally, a Glock's ejector is usually not a point of failure unless you are one of those lucky people able to run huge numbers of rounds. Have a G36. [2022], Glock Gen Differences. Even if you get a used gun, it's still a Glock. Your middle finger getting rubbed raw is another story. Over the decades the Glock handgun has evolved with some changes being subtle, while others are instantly recognizable. I broke my Gen 4 faster than I broke my Gen 3. By changing the overall size of the grip you change the length of pull of the trigger. I havent done this myself (because Im afraid of messing it up). Give me a brick and some time, Ill break that, too. Ive sold both in the past and sometimes the price wins out and sometimes people just want the newer improved version. In a short time, the Glock name spread across the ocean into America. The advantages the Gen 4 has over the 3 is the thinner grip to start and then you can add size, bigger and changeable mag release, and more texture on the grip. so get this amazing Red Puffer Vest which is a favorite of all girls and it is the most-rated and most selling outfit in our store, shop now because the stock is limited. I have never given a gun a one star rating in ergonomics before, but this one takes it. To me, it feels reminiscent of all Glocks I have shot. Comparing them, the gen 3 SF frame seems a bit fatter left-to-right, almost as if the handle is more oval. The Glock 19 Gen 4 upgrades are equally abundant as those found for the Glock 19 Gen 3. All gun manufacturers offer different models of their products. The Gen 4 isnt any better. This was the same for GLOCK in the early years. 1,476 views Aug 9, 2022 Gunfighter Canyon 357 subscribers 26 Dislike Today, we're talking Gen 3 vs. Gen 5. At the same time, the texture is not going to snag on gloves. The number one reason is the better trigger. Hornady American Gunner 185gr JHP-848fps, 3.0 This means that not only with the Gen 4 not only shoot easier, but it will last longer too. Like virtually all GLOCK pistols, its dependable and will go bang when needed. I feel like the top finger groove is too close to the bottom of the trigger guard. He said if I couldnt get it done with 7 rds I probably couldnt do it at all. An interesting note is that they were introduced in a Euro-centric world where small bore pistols were the most common in the hands of police and military, 9mm chief among them. This larger, dual-recoil spring guide rod was employed to accommodate the heavier recoil of the larger rounds available now. That's why they make chocolate and vanilla, everybody's different. Would I rather have a 9mm with a zillion round magazine to spray and pray the neighborhood? The age of wood and steel is far from over, but the age of plastic has certainly been in full swing for some time now and lots of gun owners have grown to like (or at least appreciate) polymer pistols. My middle finger under the guard gets rubbed almost raw if I do any significant amount of shooting with my glocks. The bangs just stop a lot sooner. Not fun. They measure the height of the pistol sans magazine. Sounds like this Chris guy is a real stud. They weren't referred to as such until the Gen 4; the Glock Gen 3 guns were just called "Glock" pistols. I found in high humidity, it was a little slippery in my hands, the cure for that was a pachmayr grip sleeve, problem solved. Its just a different way to put the gun together. The 36 is reliable and accurate enough for self defense. Buffalo Bore 185gr JHP +P1008fps, 2.5 If I were to bite the bullet , and buy a Glock for carry purposes; I would probably cold carry it. So I expect the Gen 4 to get even better with use. You can take a dermal tool or a sanding block to the frame, its only plastic. I dont have a ton of dollars to buy what I really want so I buy what I need. One of the subtle changes is the magazine release. Much more controllable, easier to shoot, etc. Thats why they make the thin and easy to carry extra mags. 2. Yes, the Glock 36 is small. EFK Spring with the buffered/dual action recoil relief per the EFK website shows 40% reduction of recoil which sounds good, especially with the snappy .40 S&W. But there are a bunch of small gun smiths that can easily take care of it for you. So, why would you choose one over the other? I get Glock Knuckle from both of them. They may build a new version of the 36, or may not. The smaller trigger housing fits in the smaller Glock 19 4th Generation frame. Two are included in the box with a G36. Function dictates form here. But so far, there are only 9mms so far in the Gen5 line. There is absolutely no reliability difference between Glock 19 Gen 3 and Gen 4 handguns. For example, Id love to fit it with a Tango Down slide stop, but no hope there. Full grip, single stack and a 3.5 to 5 in slide/barrel. Ive owned numerous G 9mms over the years and they are all gone. That and ruger pistols and revolvers are what I have in the stable. This makes it the ideal everyday carry weapon. The GMBS, as it were, is swappable backstrap panels to customize the fit of the pistol to the shooter. And the G36 has the characteristic GLOCK trigger pull thats frequently described as mushy. Are you trying to act like its a qualifier in order to have an opinion? The stipling on the Gen 4 Glock pistols is a little more aggressive. The different back straps should only matter if the Gen 3 doesnt fit you hand. Glock did change the design of the ejector in the Glock 19 4th Generation handgun. That would be another reason to have the versatility of changing the size of the handgrips. Gen 3 vs Gen 5 Glock - Glock Generations Explained in 2 Minutes! I worked for an armored car company for almost 7 years mostly in the LA area of California. That will tell you which to get. All Rights Reserved. Surprisingly accurate and manageable my first time at the range. in length. The gun wastes a large amount of space. Once you get used to the trigger it makes the Shield look like sh**. I shoot it regulary and have qualified with it the last two times my ccw was up for renewal. I shoot it frequently and carry it often. Glock also changed the extractor so that it would stick out when the gun was loaded, thereby acting as a loaded chamber indicator. Just in the event that the worst were to happen an the internal safeties failed, the firing pin would hit nothing but air. The next item to discuss in the Glock Gen 3 vs Gen 4 ordeal is the frame. Share Compare Wishlist Warning WARNING ADVERTENCIA Technical Data Caliber .45 Auto Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Now THAT was a boat anchor. If you are going to depend on your Glock Gen 3 or Gen 4 for your life, use a professional for tricky upgrades. Hornady Critical Duty 220gr +P950fps, 1.5 I use to carry a Dan Wesson .357 Magnum in service for a PD. The last bit was popular, as the RTF2 stipling was made standard across the whole Gen 4 Glock line. You cannot take a Gen 4 upper and place it on a Gen 3 or earlier lower. After doing all the work to add a beaver tail and trigger parts to my Glock I just cant make the slide any thinner. Very thorough information! The gun fired everything I put in it. COPYRIGHT 2021, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. I have a lot of Corps Brothers who would love to have a weekend training session with another Brother. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Probably due to the difference in for of the upper part of the grip and new texturing pattern. However, there's just enough of a difference that it could definitely tilt you to one side or another if deciding between a Glock Gen 3 vs Glock Gen 4 pistol. It shot to point of aim all the way out to 25 yards, where it again performed well. Barrel Length: 3.75 For a .45 its light and utterly reliable- added the plus one mag extension and better springs along with a big dot front sight. Sure my Smith M&P 45 is more comfortable to shoot as it is a very nice gun but it is much bigger [more of a hassle] than the Glock 36 to carry. This doesn't bother me really, but it does feel like it opens my grip just a little bit. The medium back strap makes the grip the same size as the Gen 3. But have been told flock is a great weapon, so what size please, suggestions. Everything else is just not worth talking about. It just wasnt new, sexy plastic. He didn't fix what wasn't broken. Both pistols use 9mm ammo and have the same standard magazine capacity of 15 rounds. It has never jammed on me and the mag is the easiest of my Glocks to reload. I can see that you really have great knowledge in terms of guns. Its thinner, lighter and holds 7+1 the 36 cant compete. Dumb design. Ghost makes one of the best, but Apex makes one, and a couple others. Its a good choice. I actually changed the one in my carry gun out for an EFK Dragon spring. It made the pinky pinch and shot-to-shot grip slip disappear. The first of the Glock 19 Gen 4 upgrades that will not interchange we will look at is the slide. Josh Wayner is a Michigan native, active competitor, Grand Valley State University alumni, troublemaker, and fiction author. Not ready to part after 12 years. That said, those surface changes may make a difference to you. I dont like plastic, although if I were going to buy a Glock I would get one of the hi capacity 9mms, I dont like 9mms either but a pistol that holds almost a box of shells would be comforting. It feels smoother and lighter to me. The dual recoil spring on the Gen 4 weighs in also. I dont know what Gaston was thinking. The flattened pancake look of the gun and the off-putting differences in surface texture wont turn any heads. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Ive loved shooting since the first time I pulled a trigger at age 8. I learned that from Hickok45 way back and it made me a FAR better shooter and I could care less about a longer grip nowadays. It was accurate, for one shot but followups were slow and sometimes required readjusting my grip. The G36 is a very accurate and reliable pistol, and a Great CCW weapon. The dealer gets it for a special price and the guns are marked and can only be sold as Blue Label guns. See, the Glock 19 Gen 4 magazines are notched on both sides to allow for the ambidextrous mag release. They are proven, without doubt, and truth be told don't really show their age from a certain perspective. My favorite is the Glock 19. The size of the mag release button is nice as well. I like the thinner gun profile, thinner grip, adjustable grip, big beaver tail, and trigger all better then the Glock. Good luck, have fun shooting, and stay safe. I dont seem to have any of the problems the author mentioned, but I know some other folks do, so I count myself lucky. The answer, like most gun questions, is that it depends. Six rounds of 45 Auto in a package that fits into the hands of any user. There is also the reversible magazine catch for lefties, which is a plus. Its really as safe as anything on the market if not safer then some older designs. The gun doesnt feel very secure during this process and forgetting where your pinky is can result in a painful pinch. While there were some issues when the Gen 4 first emerged, they were quickly remedied. Youre quite the dick. I would most likely get the Gen 4 because it has features that I prefer over the Gen 3. The G36 was my first gun. Perhaps you occasionally operate while wearing tactical gloves. The first is the overall grip size and texture. To look at the GLOCK 36 today is to look at a stepping stone design. Glock also created modular backstraps for the Gen 4 pistols, which were cleverly named the "Glock Modular Backstraps.". The slide serrations were changed to fish scales and the texturing was changed, with stipling rather than a rough texture on the sides and checkering on the front and back of the grip. So I carry the Glock. Glock pistols of this generation added the finger grooves - some love 'em, some hate 'em - and the Universal Glock Rail to the dust cover of the frame. Comparing the Glock Generation 4 to Generation 3 - Gun Reviews by Administrator on June 7, 2011 The Gen 4 (Glock 35 Gen 4 bottom, next to Gen 3 Glock 35, above) has added a new twist to the Glock pistol line. Cheers! pressure/Service Pistol performance the Shield 2.0 45 does not. I agree with your evaluation but I like my gun. It depends on what you want. I bought my Gen 4 before Glock offered the beaver tail. This gives you the luxury of quickly bringing your Glock Gen 3 or 4 into action. The grip is a little different. As for ugly, who cares? I have to agree with you. I plan to get another extension making my carry total of 21 rounds with two mag changes. Just got the G29 10mm and was wanting a nother carry with a little less recoil. They were introduced when polymer was still a relatively new material in the gun world and as a result they came out looking strange by comparison to what was standard at the time. I like a grip of gen 4 more feel like its more stable in my hand. At 5 yards I was able to hit target very well. I am looking at a Glock for in car protection and periodic concealed carry. I bought a G36 early on, thinking it would be a lighter replacement for my Colt Officers .45. Ergonomics * The adapter will only allow you to use Gen 3 recoil spring on a Gen 4 slide. At the time of its release in 1998, the third generation offered new features such as an accessory rail, loaded chamber indicator, thumb rest, and the ever-controversial finger grooves. Glock has been around since 1963 and in 1981 Glock handguns as we know them were born. I have a Glock 36 that was worked for grip size and texture. I know, some people absolutely have to save every dollar they can, and that's okay. Some Gen 3 models are available in a factory threaded barrel version (to support compensators and . Just like the gun better. Its mechanically sound as I had not a single issue with it as far as reliability is concerned, but it just wasnt an enjoyable gun to shoot. But This one does what I bought it for. Nothing is changed internally or really all that substantially; the gun is pretty much the same except for some surface changes. My local Glock dealer is the local Glock store for the Blue label/tag program that provides GLOCK products at a lower price for retired military, police officers, foremen, etc. What did you have to do to get your trigger weight that far down? Buffalo Bore 255gr +P Outdoorsman875fps, 3.5 It is mine also. The Blue label program is a great service from Glock. However, doing this will significantly alter the trigger pull weight for the weapon. Got rid of the 36 in some long forgotten gun deal. Magazine capacity is not a big issue for me, as the gun is very very accurate and I can reload a gun rather quickly. They made the magazine release button a little bigger and made it swappable for left-handed users. I have been shooting regularly for just a few years. The Gen 3 guns, much like the first two generations, are workhorse pistols. 41 Replies to "Glock Gen 3 vs Gen 4" William T.Farrow says: September 10, 2017 at 04:49 . Unless you're a police officer, you can't buy one! Let me know how it works for you. I am sure my wife could create such an article installed in a coat if I promise to limit my purchase for forever to just one more vital gun. The Glock Gen-5 version is better for those who are more comfortable with a simple, bare-to-the-bone trigger. The comment about weighting without the magazine is spot on: the magazines for Glock 36 are unusually heavy. The release doesnt stick out further or just bigger around, it extends towards the back so it makes the push a shorter reach for your thumb. The finish is the same on the Gen 3 and 4. You can get a gun for about $100 cheaper. Its a little bit of pain but worth the $100 if they have the one you want. To me the new trigger feels like a trigger on a well worn Gen 3. As with all Glock 19 generations, the Glock 19 Gen 3 and the Glock 19 Gen 4 retain their industry changing striker fire design. Feudalism has never fully left the spirit of many European states and the most common guns there are developed for use by governments, not individuals. Some people took a liking to it, as 13+1 rounds of .45 ACP is enough to overlook some minor issues. Have carried my G36 for 10+ years with no issues Fits my hand well, recoil quite manageable for a subcompact, accurate, and have never had a reliability issue after 1,000 rounds of FMJ or JHP from the major brand ammos I did get a trigger job done and added night sights. Its the mid sized gun and a great place to start. I joined the Marine Corps Infantry after high school. The big redeeming factor of this pistol was that I never had a problem with it as far as reliability. I liked it enough to pick up a G30SF frame and make my own FrankenGlock G30s, which also did brief carry duty. Nope. It never failed to go bang, but lost the slide stop so the top of the Glock went further forward than it should. One of the ones Ive admired is Dale Honeycutt near Houston. The traditional three-layer safety Glock safe fire system is still present. Find a local shop that can help you fit a gun to your lifestyle and body size. The trigger bar on the Glock 19 Gen 4 features a small bump. 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