3rd Gen. Or 4th Gen.?

[jaybird_123]

The Glock I just bought, well couple days ago, is not market 3rd or 4th generation. Its a Glock 19, but there are no other markings saying which one. How do I distinguish it apart? Ive looked at youtube vids but I still cant tell.

 

[Rob377]

Easiest way to tell - gen4s Say gen 4 on the slide.

If it doesn't, it's not a Gen4.

 

[WestSider]

Hope it's a Gen 4, much better in my opinion. The 4th Gen Glock 19 is a fantastic pistol.

 

[jaybird_123]

Easiest way to tell - gen4s Say gen 4 on the slide.

If it doesn't, it's not a Gen4.

It does not say Gen 4 so I guess its gen 3. It has the rail on it, so it would be a 3 right?

 

[HOOSIERHOBBIT]

Sure sounds like my Gen 3 19

 

[JetGirl]

The "cheat sheet" I use at the shop when one comes in through a trade is;

1st generation = smooth grip, no finger grooves, & no rails.
2nd generation = textured grip, no finger grooves, no rails.
3rd generation = textured grip, finger grooves, accessory rails.
4th generation = slightly more aggressive textured grip (like Legos board), finger grooves, rails, larger mag release, interchangeable back straps, double spring assembly.

 

[JetGirl]

I can't believe I'm posting in this thread.
I need a shower.

 

[WebSnyper]

I can't believe I'm posting in this thread.

I need a shower.

Ha! I feel out of place in 1911 threads, so I know how you feel, except in my case I feel more like I crashed some kind of socialite party, when I should be serving the food.

 

[venenoindy]

If rough texture present then is a gen 4.

 

[Glock10MM]

I can't believe I'm posting in this thread.
I need a shower.

Yeah..... Are you sick?

 

[jaybird_123]

The "cheat sheet" I use at the shop when one comes in through a trade is;

1st generation = smooth grip, no finger grooves, & no rails.
2nd generation = textured grip, no finger grooves, no rails.
3rd generation = textured grip, finger grooves, accessory rails.
4th generation = slightly more aggressive textured grip (like Legos board), finger grooves, rails, larger mag release, interchangeable back straps, double spring assembly.

Alright, thank you. This helps a lot.

 

[GNRPowdeR]

The "cheat sheet" I use at the shop when one comes in through a trade is;

1st generation = smooth grip, no finger grooves, & no rails.
2nd generation = textured grip, no finger grooves, no rails.
3rd generation = textured grip, finger grooves, accessory rails.
4th generation = slightly more aggressive textured grip (like Legos board), finger grooves, rails, larger mag release, interchangeable back straps, double spring assembly.

I think there's also a Gen 2.5 that has textured grip, no finger grooves, acc rail... Only seen a few, but I've seen them.

 

[JetGirl]

Yeah..... Are you sick?

Yeah... seasick... from boating across the parking lot! Did your 1911 dry out yet?

Alright, thank you. This helps a lot.

See there?? That's a big neener to all you fanbois! The 1911 monkey helped the most in a Glock thread.
BURN. Feel the BURN. lol

 

[GNRPowdeR]

The 1911 monkey helped the most in a Glock thread.
BURN. Feel the BURN. lol

Don't get too cocky, JetGirl... Only 'cause you got here before I did...

Well, I guess I could almost be considered another 1911 monkey... LoL

 

[ag563]

I think there's also a Gen 2.5 that has textured grip, no finger grooves, acc rail... Only seen a few, but I've seen them.

I have a G21, gen 2.5, it has finger grooves but NO rail. It is a 1995 model, police trade in, I got at a gun show, for $399.

 

[JetGirl]

Don't get too cocky, JetGirl... Only 'cause you got here before I did...

Well, I guess I could almost be considered another 1911 monkey... LoL

I'm willing to share that title. LoL
As for the other Glocks, yeah... I think there was a Gen2 that came through the shop with extreeeemely rough texture. The cut was like the Gen4, but way finer... It felt like a block with broken glass glued all over it to me! But SOMEbody must have loved it.

If I recall... either Glock10mm or his friend (whose screen name I can't remember now) bought it.

 

[WebSnyper]

I'm willing to share that title. LoL
As for the other Glocks, yeah... I think there was a Gen2 that came through the shop with extreeeemely rough texture. The cut was like the Gen4, but way finer... It felt like a block with broken glass glued all over it to me! But SOMEbody must have loved it.

If I recall... either Glock10mm or his friend (whose screen name I can't remember now) bought it.

RTF2 maybe? Not all had fish gills for serrations., but yes, Glock had an earlier attempt at the Rough Textured Finish.

 

[GNRPowdeR]

I have a G21, gen 2.5, it has finger grooves but NO rail. It is a 1995 model, police trade in, I got at a gun show, for $399.

Hmmm... Sounds like between Gen 2 & Gen 3, Glock tried several different options... LoL

 

[JetGirl]

yes, Glock had an earlier attempt at the Rough Textured Finish.

That's the one.

 

[Glock10MM]

I'm willing to share that title. LoL
As for the other Glocks, yeah... I think there was a Gen2 that came through the shop with extreeeemely rough texture. The cut was like the Gen4, but way finer... It felt like a block with broken glass glued all over it to me! But SOMEbody must have loved it.

If I recall... either Glock10mm or his friend (whose screen name I can't remember now) bought it.

It was a Gen 3 RTF 2.

Which isn't on your cheat sheet.