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There is only the smallest hint of creep and then the trigger has a positive and distinct break. I used only the included tool and it wouldnt budge. Under federal law, only firearms and their framesreceivers that are made by a. Glock is now offering the fourth generation of its landmark pistol design, and to understand what makes gen4 pistols different, and in some aspects just the same, as previous versions, its. Surely glock would not have allowed that serious a. The firearm entered austrian military and police service by 1982 after it was the top performer in reliability and safety tests despite initial resistance from the market to accept a perceived plastic gun due to concerns. As someone internet famous once said, its big enough to fight with, but small enough to actually carry. Generation 4 glock problems the leading glock discussion. Glock gen 4 problems as the grip and frame profile is now a little slimmer, glock had to reshape the slides internal design. Gen 4 is stamped on the slide next to model number.

The generation 4 addresses a few minor safety issues and the major saleability of the gun with adjustable palm grips to customize grip feel. Problem getting slide back on gen4 g19 warrior talk. Glock 17 gen 4 thoughts and problems yes wpics page 2. To the op, the issues that glock had with the 17s, 19s and 23s have been fixed for a long time on the gen4s. The glock 17 gen 4 introduces revolutionary design changes to the worlds most popular pistol. Not only is the magazine release bigger on gen 4 glocks, theyre. The french preferred the glock 17 gen 5 over the hs2000 and cz p10 offerings.

It is pushed upward to release the firing pin for firing only when the trigger is. Eventually i has either going to go with the xdm or the glock 17 gen4. I have only put 250 rounds through my new glock and i am new to both handguns and glocks in particular. Generation 4 glocks are out these been out for 78 months i didnt like grips, if they stop making 3rd gen that wouls suck. Glock 17 gen 4 thoughts and problems yes wpics discussion in nonxd handguns started by mr. Not only does the new grip texture look weak, but they added a new spring system. My mom complained that her gen 4 glock 17 had a weird ejection pattern getting hit in the face by brass every other shot and often stove piping. Since glock had to redo the frame to get the dual spring in there, they also threw in the bigger mag release and the adjustable backstraps. Faulty ejector causing stoppages in factory g17 gen. Umarex unleashes this blowback replica, giving gen4 fans everywhere something to cheer about. The 17 had the old style and i never had any problems with it, but i replaced it anyway.

Ryans build where ryan will pick out his favorites for inspiration for your build. This pistol also chambers 9mm and has a 17 round capacity. Not only for your finger but to avoid the trigger getting caught on any foreign object. I bought a glock 17 gen4 just a couple of months after they hit the gun store. What kills me is that she does not have any of these issues with other handguns, only her glock 19 and a glock 17 that we tried.

So i finally bought a glock, specifically a glock 17 mos. No problems with the exception of the replaced ejector on the g26. Range report my new glock 17 4th generation page 4. Not only have the ergonomics of the gen 4 glocks been vastly improved. That didnt work to good, so i called glock again and they said they sent me the wrong recoil spring, can you believe that. Just buy one test fired after 1111 to guarantee all updated parts unless you dont mind possibly exchanging some parts from an earlier production date. This allows them to have actual stocks, but in the usa things are a little trickier. This handgun shooting experience starts things off. The glock 17 gen 4 is supplied with three magazines. I was wondering will all the gen 4 models have the dual recoil spring setup. Heres a pic of the 1st generation glock 17, the original. After some serious planning and lots of problems, i managed to mount an rmr.

My gen 4 mos sights also pushed too far to one side. The glock 17 gen 4 incorporates a dual recoilspring assembly which is intended to increase spring life and reduce recoil the result is a firearm that is even more manageable to fire than the original glock 17 which had already made shooting a breeze. This is a discussion on gen 4 glock trigger pull within the handguns forums, part of the gun forum category. Internally, the new glock dual recoil spring assembly substantially reduces the wear and tear on the system. The glock is a series of polymerframed, short recoiloperated, lockedbreech semiautomatic. Comparison between glock pistols gen3 and gen4 in 2010 arrival of the fourth. Im having a fairly frustrating problem with a brand new glock 17 gen 4. I couple of weeks later i was invited up to a small ranch to teach a family how to shoot pistols and rifles, im a nra instructor. Old glocks are like baby pidgeons, you never see them.

Modular back straps lets modify the grip according to the hand size of the user. That is one of the most informative and useful threads ive ever read on this forum. Glock 17 gen 4 thoughts and problems yes wpics discussion in non. The glock 17 gen 4 comes with improvements to the generation 3 of glock 17 pistols that are already popular around the globe. List aol mail balatarin bibsonomy bitty browser blinklist blogger blogmarks buffer care2 news.

With a 17round capacity, this gives you 52 rounds available if you carry a double magazine pouch on the offside and a loaded chamber. Generation 4 glock 22 page 2 handguns and ammunition. The dualrecoil spring assembly substantially increases the life of the system, and the enlarged reversible magazine. I as sorry that it has taken me this long to upload a. Those that grew up in the past few decades may not realize how sensational the glock pistol was when it was first introduced.

Mine is a year or so older and has been shot far harder and shows no such problems. Originally posted by m1476251 you can polish everything and replace the connector, but nothing will really lighten the. I was wanting some feedback from anyone that has beeen down this road already, if it is a valid concern, and what would be a suitable replacement. There are only a few 1st gen glock 19s and they are rarer than hens teeth. With a standard glock 17 i can hit a mansized target at 50 yards, but making. My gen 4 mos sightsalso pushed too far to one side. Ill also include the original parts, at no extra charge. In addition to new features, it combines a handy top with a 4inch barrel the length of the glock 19 with the fullgrown grip of a glock 17. After buying my gun, i was concerned with internet posts regarding the gen 4s ftf and fte, to the point i was considering swapping to a gen 3 g17 instead of accepting the new version even though i liked the fit better. Comparing gen 3 and gen 4 slides, we noticed that there are slight differences especially in stress points where some of the slides walls are longer and thicker.

Mine is a baby dove because it like to keep the peace. Latvia latvian military, standard issue pistols with land forces. The firing process and lack of kick when shooting feels incredible, and despite its 9mm. The glock 26 gen 4 is a semiautomatic pistol, and while there are ways of converting a semiauto to a fullyauto, automatic glock handguns are reserved for lawenforcement personnel only. The gen 4 was created to fix function problems the g22g23 models were having with mounted lights. New gen 4 glock 17 magazine problems help and input wanted. With groundbreaking polymer construction and a safe action trigger, the glock 17 was a revolutionary handgun. The gen 4 is all about the dual recoil spring, the adjustable back straps and mag release were just throw ins.

It does have the cutouts on the sides, but it will function as a regular glock 17. Further improvements to the glock was made in the generation 4 glock and it was billed as a recoil improvement. If you were to experience problems with malfunctions such as failure to eject stovepipe, it could be. New gen 4 glock 17 magazine problems help and input wanted if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. In the united states, it is not illegal to carry a fully automatic weapon, but. Difference between glock gen1, glock gen2, glock gen3. With their introduction at the 2010 shot show, consumers were shown a glock that still retained pretty much everything of the prior generation but. Its hard for me to encourage her to get a better grip when she shoots other handguns just fine. While there had been polymer frame handguns before, none were as affordable or widely available as the glock 17. The micro roni x stab gen 4 model has a side folding, low profile brace.

This one here is from a gen 4 glock, which will work in a gen 3. Both are enticing offers but even if i had money to spare, im not sure id want one over the other. A 9x19mm first generation glock 17 semiautomatic pistol. Glock 17 gen4 problems the leading glock forum and. There were 2 girls age 10, 15 and 3 boys 12, 16, and 18 plus both parents. And for the glock 17 its either not marked original spring or marked 02 which was made a bit lighter. The one problem with the glock 19 first of all, let me start off by saying that the glock 19 is the goldstandard world wide for service and civilian pistols. I traded a gen 4 17 for the gen 4 34 that i have now. Actually i had read and reread all your posts and those of others in the thread about the suitability of glocks for civilian use. People who had problems using older model glock pistols should give new gen 4 glocks a try. Range report my new glock 17 4th generation page 6. The model 17 with a light attached had no problems. I do wish that all pistols companies would take this into account since glock isnt the only offender. I tore it down and noticed that her glock had a wildly different ejector compared to my gen 4 g17.

Months ago i upgraded my trigger and sights as well as my slide release. Glock 22 question i have read about the problems with the factory barrels not supporting the case, resulting in a ruined gun. Ive always been a glock fan since i started carrying the 17 as my secondary in iraq in 2006. The glock 17 is equipped with threedot iron sights from the box. Comes with additional back straps to add width to the grip. Glock 17 gen 4 9mm for sale best price on pg1750203. The slide locks back even if the magazine is not empty. No, the micro conversion kits mck only fits generation 3, 4, 5 glock pistols. The modular backstrap design lets the user to adapt the grip to hand size, and the frame surface exhibits the scientificallydesigned gen 4 rough textured technology. If you want to use a factory glock barrel, you can do that as well.

Glad to hear im not the only person that has trouble repeatedly drawing a glock thanks to the blister is leaves on my middle knuckle. I had brought along the glock 19 gen 4 and several other guns. The glock is a series of polymerframed, short recoiloperated, lockedbreech semiautomatic pistols designed and produced by austrian manufacturer glock ges. I had heard the problem was caused by using a light attached to the frame. The glock 40 is only made with the gen4 frame and mos modular optic system. The slide seems to lock back 5075% of the time after a round is fired. Im contemplating between a g26 gen 3 or 4 i have a gen 4 g19 and a gen 4 33 rd mag.

Authors generation 4 glock 19 while the everprevalent 3rd generation glocks can be purchased more readily than 4th generation models, many including myself have opted for the current generation. The modular back strap design of the glock 17 gen4 allows one to easily customize its grip to add comfort, regardless of the shooters hand size. Quote modify remove i i had field stripped my g19 gen4 last night and was trying to figure out exactly how a spent case ejects because it started making some cases with a dent near the case mouth. I did alot of research on guns and handled alot of guns before i made up my mind. The surface of the frame features the new gen4 rough textured profile.