Gen3 or Gen4

[bmiley1963]

I am thinking about buying a Glock 19. Have wanted one for years and now I think I am ready to "pull the trigger" (lol, a little humor there). I would like some opinions on whether I should buy the Gen3 or the Gen4. Obvously both awesome choices. Just don't know if I want to save the $40 and buy the Gen3 or go with the newer Gen4. Don't necessarily like the stippling on the grip of the Gen4 but could overcome that. What are your thoughts.

Thanks!

 

[KellyinAvon]

It really comes down to how it feels in your hand. I prefer the Gen 3 (have a G19 and G26, both Gen 3). 1 extra mag (Gen 4 comes with 3, vice 2 in Gen 3) makes the cost pretty much a wash. I carry 1 spare mag, I you plan to carry 45 rounds vice 30 go for the Gen 4.

 

[DustyDawg48]

Gen 4. For the extra cash you do get an extra magazine ( the Gen4 ships with 3), oversized magazine release button and the back strap to better customize the fit of the gun. The Gen 3 is a great choose but after shooting and owning both for a while I really prefer the Gen 4 changes.

Either would serve you well for decades but I would go for the Gen 4 personally.

 

[Fordtough25]

They both rock! I'd say the Gen 4 is worthy of a new purchase, but I love my Gen 3 too much to let it go anywhere. They both run great, if you like the grip on the 4th gen better get it!

 

[Vince49]

I have both,like both but prefer the grip on the Gen.4. Like the choice of which firearm is,"the best", it is always a matter of personal preference.

 

[Springer]

My next Glock will be a Gen 4. The more and more I pick them up the more I like their texturing, it seems to have more grip at least to me. You can't go wrong either way in my opinion.

 

[venenoindy]

I have own every gen of Glock and much prefer the 4th.

 

[WestSider]

I like the Gen 4 better as well, mostly because of the grip.

 

[HavokCycle]

i find the mag release harder to effect on gen 3s. that alone is worth the money. supposedly the gen4 handles recoil better due to an upgraded spring but i dont notice much difference.

 

[NHT3]

I still have a couple of Gen 3s but the Gen 4s seem a little more receptive to trigger work, especially if you want to use all the factory parts.
Glock says the Gen 4 RSA will last longer but I'm not convinced of that at this point. Which ever feels better in your hand is always the best choice.
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[bruno1371]

I went with both, gen 4 17 and gen 3 32c . I've owned the 32c for 6 years or so and The 17 for 6 or 7 months. Both have functioned perfect but due to how accurately I shoot the 17, it's my favorite of the two at the range. Of course the 32c usually gets carried and I love the way it shoots so it is probably my favorite. No the 17. I mean the 32c. No wait.........

 

[WebSnyper]

I'm all Gen 3, so I may not be the best source, but I would not let the cost difference be the determining factor as the 3rd mag for the gen 4 handles a portion of that.

If you intend to carry against your skin (i.e. IWB just under a Tshirt and the RTF directly in contact with your skin), you might consider the texture when making your decision. Other than that, the Gen 4 improvements should be of benefit.

 

[Tinner666]

I love my G4. Darnest thing I noticed though. WIth a trigger job in it and the G3 I have, the 4 has a tiny bump I can barely feel before the final takeup. I like it better than the totally smooth pull of the G3! It doesn't add tot he weight, but I feel it just as if I'd staged the trigger for the final take-up.
I may get a G4 trigger set for the 3 and 'detune' it the same way.

 

[Amishman44]

Whichever is most comfortable to you! I would recommend shooting one of each to see which one feels better in your hand!

The wife and I have a pair of Gen 2 Glocks...and love them! They come w/o the finger bumps...but that's why we chose them!

 

[pute62]

For a 19 I'd just as soon have a Gen 2. Don't really care for the finger nubs.

 

[McFly]

gen 4

 

[hzhang92]

I had the same question couple months ago. If it is only $40 difference, I will take Gen4, because of the extra mag, the new recoil spring, and the extra back strap (they might be a good asset when you resell the Glock, better than nothing).

I am thinking about buying a Glock 19. Have wanted one for years and now I think I am ready to "pull the trigger" (lol, a little humor there). I would like some opinions on whether I should buy the Gen3 or the Gen4. Obvously both awesome choices. Just don't know if I want to save the $40 and buy the Gen3 or go with the newer Gen4. Don't necessarily like the stippling on the grip of the Gen4 but could overcome that. What are your thoughts.

Thanks!

 

[Collin]

I'd say you can't go wrong, though I like the feature enhancements of the gen 4 and the extra mag is worth a bit.

 

[Hohn]

I much prefer the gen 4, but wouldn't pay over $100 or so more for it.

 

[WestSider]

For me personally, the Gen 4 made all the difference, the every so slight reduction in the grip made it fit my hand much better. The larger magazine release and everything else is just a bonus.