Glock Generation Differences: Gen 3, Gen 4, Gen 5 [Guide]

[Annihilator]

Explanation of the generation differences between Gen 3, 4 and 5 Glock pistols…. good read for the new gun owners

Glock Generation Differences: Gen 3, Gen 4, Gen 5 [Guide]

What's the difference in Glock Generations 1-5? We explore each of these generations and get to the bottom of what sets them apart.

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[Old_Me]

i have owned a Gen 4 G-17, my first Glock, my first gun/tied with the CZ 75 B......and i love it.

i have a Gen 4 G-30 and love that.

i bought a NIB Gen 3, G-19........but got rid of it......my bad...i really shoulda kept it.

i am not certain i want to buy a Gen 5, but if i were to..??

it'll be another G-17

 

[MrMichaelActual]

I love my Glocks, not like a GlockOphile, but they are simple and do exactly what I tell them... for me, since I am an optics only dude, it is Gen5 MOS all the way.

 

[Belt Fed]

You mean there's a difference?

 

[Annihilator]

There are a lots of people who have issues with the grip angle on Glocks and can’t get the right site picture, found this, may or may not help…

 

[belladonna]

Explanation of the generation differences between Gen 3, 4 and 5 Glock pistols…. good read for the new gun owners

Glock Generation Differences: Gen 3, Gen 4, Gen 5 [Guide]

What's the difference in Glock Generations 1-5? We explore each of these generations and get to the bottom of what sets them apart.

www.pewpewtactical.com

I’m not a Glock girl but I like learning new stuff anyway, and who knows…I may bump into a Glock I HAVE to have someday. Thanks for posting!

 

[Annihilator]

I’m not a Glock girl but I like learning new stuff anyway, and who knows…I may bump into a Glock I HAVE to have someday. Thanks for posting!

 

[Marek71]

I have a G17 gen 4 and a G19 gen 5. The finger groves are a non-issue for me so I can't say I notice much in accuracy between the two. Going forward they should all default to the MOS system in my opinion but anyway you slice it they are solid pistols.

 

[Sld1959]

I found this works for how I shoot a Glock. I actually think Glocks are a fine pistol if they suit you. Cannot argue with probably close to half of law enforcement.

The only difference I ever heard about is one generation had super sharp grip texture, which was shredding clothes and skin if not careful. Thst was like the New Coke of grip textures.

 

[javbike]

I never been a Glock person but some of the smaller models in a 9mm I can warm up to

 

[SaltyMonkey]

There are a lots of people who have issues with the grip angle on Glocks and can’t get the right site picture, found this, may or may not help…

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It’s a natural pointer to me. Love mine.

 

[SimonRL]

Here’s the way I tell them apart.

Gen 3: Fugly.

Gen 4: Fugly

Gen 5: Fugly

I hope this helps for those who may have been struggling with this.

 

[SaltyMonkey]

Says

 

[wolfpack076]

I have a total of 9 Glocks. 7 of which are 9mm and the remaining 2 are .40 S&W. Easy to operate, maintain, clean and parts are really cheap and no trouble finding holsters. Plus they work quite well but most important for me is I can make quick, accurate hits on target with them. Just my two cents.....

 

[Talyn]

In getting the new Keltec Sub2000 Gen3 I've been able to elevate my 34 yo G19 back into the rotation has part of my travel kit.

My remaining OEM Glocks are repurposed into the PCC category.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

pick a flavor in gen4 and i have it in every cartridge (not caliber for those with a learning disability as many firearm writers do)!
17
22
31
20
21
40
41

maybe i should play the lotto with those numbers

 

[bc22wm]

I dislike recycled Tupperware pistols. They are ugly as homemade sin and soulless to boot. In my personal experience Glocks are even worse because they work, and keep on working, new, beat to dog snot, wet, dry, clean, dirty, abused, pampered,.............. damn things
Also JMHO, if people learned to keep their bogger digger off the bang switch and stopped the speed rebolster B.S. striker fired handguns are just as safe as anything else.

 

[Annihilator]

Here’s the way I tell them apart.

Gen 3: Fugly.

Gen 4: Fugly

Gen 5: Fugly

I hope this helps for those who may have been struggling with this.

 

[Belt Fed]

Ok, i see what the difference is now, the gen 5 has two extra stipples on the front of the grip from the gen 3

 

[SimonRL]

I’m of the belief that guns are like fighter jets: if it looks good, it will fly good.