What Generation of Glock should a guy stay clear of ?

[TDC]

a trigger spring is only $2.50 so regular maintenance of the pistol should be done at say 5k rounds...replace the recoil rod/spring assembly ($7.50) and replace the trigger return spring ($2.50)..... every 20k rounds replace the striker spring.

of course "if" the trigger spring breaks during usage most people will not even notice it because the recoil of the gun will reset the trigger, most brokwn trigger springs are found during dry fire when the trigger will not reset, all you have to do is push it forward though and it will reset.

With a broken return spring, the trigger will only reset if you don't hold the trigger to the rear "working the reset" which you should be doing. If you let your finger leave the trigger between shots then yes, it will reset with a broken spring. Although with regular maintenance being so cheap and easy to do, its really a non issue.

TDC

 

[G37]

I believe the only Glocks that could warrant being "avoided" were the early Glock models chambered for .40S&W that only had one pin, instead of two.

Otherwise, buy whatever one floats your boat.

I'm a huge G29 fan

 

[Jeff/1911]

please elaborate, unless you were joking

gen 2's and up I have had no problems there. Gen 1's ? I don't think i've seen even one gen1 glock for sale.

I would probably hold on to it, especially if it was made the first year it came out.

I've bought and sold two 1st generation G17's on the EE...and I would have held onto them - but I simply can't seem to hold onto any gun!!!!

 

[Cammy7s]

every single generation glock made you should stay clear of

Epic. and so many reasons listed to support your opinion.

 

[Jeff/1911]

Pictures of my first generation Glocks

I've bought and sold two 1st generation G17's on the EE...and I would have held onto them - but I simply can't seem to hold onto any gun!!!!

Here are a couple pics of the ones I've owned...I absolutely LOVE the way the Gen 1 guns feel in the hand.

 

[Wolfgang7]

Early Gen 1's (or pre-Gen 1's) the trigger return spring broke (what a PITA)

a trigger spring is only $2.50 so regular maintenance of the pistol should be done at say 5k rounds...replace the recoil rod/spring assembly ($7.50) and replace the trigger return spring ($2.50)..... every 20k rounds replace the striker spring.

of course "if" the trigger spring breaksduring usage most people will not even notice it because the recoil of the gun will reset the trigger, most brokwn trigger springs are found during dry fire when the trigger will not reset, all you have to do is push it forward though and it will reset.

as far as what generations to avoid, I would say the Gen 4 right now... in the 9mm pistols there has been some talkthat the dual recoil spring setup while optimal for the .40 caliber is proving to be a problem in the 9mm shooting "lighter" factory loads.... using nato spec 9mm seems to fix the problem or +P stuff, glock supposedly has a new lighter spring setup available if you phone them and ask for it, or glockmeister has a replacment guiderod assembly that allows usage of the original flat spun springs from ISMI or factory gen 3 recoil springs.

the gen 2's are great guns for people who do not like the finger grooves, but then your missing the light rail (brownells just came out with a rail system to retrofit gen2's), the gen 3's are great.... finger grooves and light rails.... the gen 3.5's are even better with the standardized locking block between the 9mm and .40's.

frankly the best of the bunch in my opinion is the gen 3.5's with RTF or RTF2.... very grippy and easyto hold, seriously with the new gen4's and the rtf gen 3.5's I think glock is going to put the houge/pacymer grip socks out of buisness, makes the gun very easy to control with sweaty hands.

Gen 4 or RTF models.

I like Gen3 but Gen 2 or 2.5 seems to better slightly better quality.
I've had 1 gen 2, 1 gen 2.5 and, 3 gen 3 and the only one that had problems was a gen3 G19. I wouldn't use a gen 4 and some people have had problems wth them.

Epic. and so many reasons listed to support your opinion.

Actually this all the answers in this thread combined somewhat suggest to avoid all Gens...... except one of the G2's if you don't require a rail and finger groove is no issue......

Not to say i agree at all!! But funny how these forums work!! Y2K best of luck!!!

 

[TDC]

Actually this all the answers in this thread combined somewhat suggest to avoid all Gens...... except one of the G2's if you don't require a rail and finger groove is no issue......

Not to say i agree at all!! But funny how these forums work!! Y2K best of luck!!!

None of the posts you've quoted indicate one should avoid any generation. The quotes are personal opinions not factual comments. I would agree that the early Gen2 40's would be the most likely candidate to avoid as issues have been well documented with these pistols. "some have experienced problems(gen4)" is not a proven problem with the gun, its most likely the shooter. "The gen2/2.5 SEEMS to be of better quality..." is an opinion, not fact. The inclusion of finger tabs and rails is a personal preference and has no bearing on functionality. If either are desired(or not) then they may play a role in which generation is suitable to the buyer.

TDC

 

[mountainspruce]

Glock kool-aid drinker here...stay thirsty my friends. I would not stay clear of ANY Glocks. But my favorite is a Glock 30SF with a threaded match barrel and 13 round Glock 21 magazines and high night sights. Great setup. I also like the Glock 23 for its versatility in .40, 9mm and .357. What a combo! Glug, glug, glug, glug.....

 

[Cammy7s]

as far as what generations to avoid, I would say the Gen 4 right now... in the 9mm pistols there has been some talkthat the dual recoil spring setup while optimal for the .40 caliber is proving to be a problem in the 9mm shooting "lighter" factory loads.... using nato spec 9mm seems to fix the problem or +P stuff, glock supposedly has a new lighter spring setup available if you phone them and ask for it, or glockmeister has a replacment guiderod assembly that allows usage of the original flat spun springs from ISMI or factory gen 3 recoil springs.

Do you have a source for these Gen 4 Problems you speak of?

 

[pepsicola]

Do you have a source for these Gen 4 Problems you speak of?

http://www.glocktalk.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=19

lots of threads there on gen4 problems...

 

[jpvanisle]

Read the latest issue of "Combat Handguns" (Feb 2011 date on it). The author purchased a G17 in 1988 to put through the torture tests. So far 277,000 rounds fired, all kinds of testing under adverse conditions and it's still ticking fine. First cleaned after 10,000 rounds. No other handgun would ever come close, and the gun and parts are cheap and readily available unlike many other makes and models. You can't go wrong with any Glock, but the grip is better with finger grooves and the rail may be helpful. Therefore go for a Gen 3 or 3.5.

 

[Ar180shooter]

I'm happy with my Gen 2 Glock 22. Perfectly reliable, and with the Hogue Grip I bought for it, it fits perfectly into my hand (better than Gen 3 or 4 models ).

 

[y2k]

I sort of like the Gen 2, i don`t like finger grooves. Hopefully one in .45ACP

 

[Vincentk]

Gen 4 or RTF models.

Whats wrong with the gen 4s? I have a gen 4 and it runs perfectly fine

 

[Vincentk]

a trigger spring is only $2.50 so regular maintenance of the pistol should be done at say 5k rounds...replace the recoil rod/spring assembly ($7.50) and replace the trigger return spring ($2.50)..... every 20k rounds replace the striker spring.

of course "if" the trigger spring breaksduring usage most people will not even notice it because the recoil of the gun will reset the trigger, most brokwn trigger springs are found during dry fire when the trigger will not reset, all you have to do is push it forward though and it will reset.

as far as what generations to avoid, I would say the Gen 4 right now... in the 9mm pistols there has been some talkthat the dual recoil spring setup while optimal for the .40 caliber is proving to be a problem in the 9mm shooting "lighter" factory loads.... using nato spec 9mm seems to fix the problem or +P stuff, glock supposedly has a new lighter spring setup available if you phone them and ask for it, or glockmeister has a replacment guiderod assembly that allows usage of the original flat spun springs from ISMI or factory gen 3 recoil springs.

the gen 2's are great guns for people who do not like the finger grooves, but then your missing the light rail (brownells just came out with a rail system to retrofit gen2's), the gen 3's are great.... finger grooves and light rails.... the gen 3.5's are even better with the standardized locking block between the 9mm and .40's.

frankly the best of the bunch in my opinion is the gen 3.5's with RTF or RTF2.... very grippy and easyto hold, seriously with the new gen4's and the rtf gen 3.5's I think glock is going to put the houge/pacymer grip socks out of buisness, makes the gun very easy to control with sweaty hands.

All gen 4s shipped now have the new o2 spring. If you got a gen 4 with the 01 spring just call in and theyll send you the 02. There nothing wrong with the gen 4s

 

[Ogiku]

 

[Jeff/1911]

...You can't go wrong with any Glock, but the grip is better with finger grooves and the rail may be helpful. Therefore go for a Gen 3 or 3.5.

Interestingly, I find the Gen 1 and Gen 2's more comfortable w/o the finger grooves. I also like the business like"dull" finish on the early slides, unlike the shiny new ones.

 

[coldblood]

Just curious - what's the difference between 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5 and 4 gen? Let's say if you stick to G17 for comparison? Was the difference in the looks only or there were some technical advantages/inovations integrated over the years? Can anybody point to the source that have all gen's compared with pictures and specs?
Thanks.

 

[pepsicola]

Gen 1 - pinapple grip, no accesory rail and no finger grooves.
Gen 2 - grenade checkering grip, no accesory rail and no finger grooves.
Gen 2.5 - grenade checkering, no accesory rail and FINGER GROOVES. (mostly G21/G20's)
Gen 3 - grenade checkering, ACCESORY RAIL and finger grooves.
Gen 3.5 - Upgrade all 9mm frames to "3 pin" design, grenade checkering/rtf/rtf2, accesory rail and finger grooves.
Gen 4 - New style rtf3 checkering, accesory rail, finger grooves and dual spring designed recoil set.

 

[coldblood]

Gen 1 - pinapple grip, no accesory rail and no finger grooves.
Gen 2 - grenade checkering grip, no accesory rail and no finger grooves.
Gen 2.5 - grenade checkering, no accesory rail and FINGER GROOVES. (mostly G21/G20's)
Gen 3 - grenade checkering, ACCESORY RAIL and finger grooves.
Gen 3.5 - Upgrade all 9mm frames to "3 pin" design, grenade checkering/rtf/rtf2, accesory rail and finger grooves.
Gen 4 - New style rtf3 checkering, accesory rail, finger grooves and dual spring designed recoil set.

Thank you for the breakdown! I will google pix myself. I wonder what the introduction of the "dual spring designed recoil set" improved in Glock? How was it done in the previous gen's? Basically, if it was the original design change/improvement - what was the reason behind this modification in the original design?