Just an update. I received my spring in the mail on December 15th. Only took about a week to get here.
Glock Gen 4 RSA Exchange
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Just an update. I received my spring in the mail on December 15th. Only took about a week to get here.
Is there an ((echo)) in here?
I sent an e-mail from the webpage and didn't get any kind of confirmation, so I assumed they didn't receive my request. Last week my spring showed up in the mail so I was pretty surprised. Haven't made it out to the range so I don't know if there's any improvement or not.
Just got mine today....called it in to the States 2 weeks ago. No instructions to return the old/original one though????
edit: there was a sticker in the envelope and instructions to return the old one.
edit: there was a sticker in the envelope and instructions to return the old one.
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Hey guys, I call Glock Thursday morning and believe it or not, I just received it today ship from Toronto to Montreal (5 days weekend include). Wow that was fast!! The funny is that the lady from told me to expect at least 6-7 weeks since I'm from Canada. Btw did you guys send your old RSA back?
Return or not return...
I decided to return the RSA before I got the one in exchange. However, if you are wondering whether to return or not return, wonder no more. There is a significant diference in regards to how the spring is held against the slide. The original spring seems to rest on the slide but not completely flat. That is why some have experienced a "spring through" event when racking the slide ie. after field cleaning. The new one has a locking like washer on which the pring rests and the flat side on the front sits flat and tight against the slide. That change makes the pistol safe to shoot and less liable for a malfunction. My take is that it is not worth keeping. The other issue is that Glock does have record of the xchange and if there was any warranty needed, I wonder if they would then want it back or paid for. You make your own decision.
I decided to return the RSA before I got the one in exchange. However, if you are wondering whether to return or not return, wonder no more. There is a significant diference in regards to how the spring is held against the slide. The original spring seems to rest on the slide but not completely flat. That is why some have experienced a "spring through" event when racking the slide ie. after field cleaning. The new one has a locking like washer on which the pring rests and the flat side on the front sits flat and tight against the slide. That change makes the pistol safe to shoot and less liable for a malfunction. My take is that it is not worth keeping. The other issue is that Glock does have record of the xchange and if there was any warranty needed, I wonder if they would then want it back or paid for. You make your own decision.
Until only recently have I been reading about all of the supposed issues with the Gen 4's chambered in 9mm. I have one. Put probably 2000 +/- rounds through it and have had 4 failure to feeds and all occurred while my gf was shooting it and occurred back to back. Shes shot far less with it than I have so it seems odd. Ive heard if you dont control the recoil it can cause a FTF but mabey a myth.
Other than those instances it has worked flawless. I have a new RSA on its way to me because I want to see about the difference it will make. Its p*ssing me off tho cause I bought a glock due to it being a reliable choice that should always work so what is the problem with the Gen 4's??
I get the RSA problem which a new spring should fix but is there anything else?? Ive read about possible ejector/extractor problems but are these isolated cases or something that effects all early Gen 4's??
Other than those instances it has worked flawless. I have a new RSA on its way to me because I want to see about the difference it will make. Its p*ssing me off tho cause I bought a glock due to it being a reliable choice that should always work so what is the problem with the Gen 4's??
I get the RSA problem which a new spring should fix but is there anything else?? Ive read about possible ejector/extractor problems but are these isolated cases or something that effects all early Gen 4's??
Glock started to put the "updated" RSA in their product June/July 2011 {can't remember which
} If your Glock {by ser #} was made after that date, the exchange doesn't apply to you. Incidentally, mine fell into the exchange and I had no problems with it whatsoever. I'm not sure what if anything has changed with the new RSA to be honest. 
Avalonthas
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Toronto ON
I believe april 25 is the cut off. Mine was first week of May and I didn't have any problems to begin with but I requested an exchange anyways as I had shot 4-5k of ammo so it was due for replacement anyways. Free replacement rocks
Anyone.....??
Avalonthas
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Toronto ON
No issue with the current generation
The problem with the early Gen 4's was because Glock used the G22 RSA in the G17 and the G23 RSA in the G19. They came out with a few different RSA's for the 9mm's and I think Glock finally got it right with the last one under the Exchange Program. There was never a problem with the G22's. But...the G19's had a problem on some guns where it was ejecting casings towards your face. Glock came out with a new ejector for the 9mm with an ejector numbered 30274. The .40 S&W gets a new ejector numbered 28926. Both the new RSA's and ejectors are coming out on the new guns now.
Agreed, but calling wasn't that much of a PITA. Have your ser# ready, mailing address ect. and you'll be done in less that 3 min. {tell them your Canadian}
Does it seriously help?
Ive got an early Gen 4 and the RSA is already on its way to me. I have had some casings fly off in odd directions including straight back. Do you know if theres a replacement program for the ejectors as well?? The RSA rep at glock has "not heard of anything related to this matter" lol
