Gen 3 vs. Gen 4

[MASTERLAB]

Hey everyone, ive been trying to decide for the past couple months on a gun and finally decided on a Glock 21, ive been researching what i can about the Glock 21 and have been hearing some mixed views on the quality and the reliability of the Gen 4 vs the Gen 3, and i wanted to see what othes had experienced

[RollingCode3]

First.. Gen 4 is not on the roster. Second, Glock 21 Gen 4 is not out yet. There were some issues with the recoil spring in the Glock 17 Gen 4 but they have been fixed.

[Greg-Dawg]

There were some issues with the recoil spring in the Glock 17 Gen 4 but they have been fixed.

I got my G17G4 back in March and has been problem free.

Go get the G21!

[MASTERLAB]

the roster is not an issue with me, my main concern is the reliability of the firearm

[Greg-Dawg]

Then get the G21 with ambi magazine catch and picatinny rails.

[stix213]

Since the Gen 4 Glocks are new, you are not going to find more than anecdotal information on their reliability - the information just does not exist yet and it won't for several years, while Gen 3 have proven reliability.

[RollingCode3]

If roster is not your concern, get the Glock 21 SF RTF. The frame is shorter and more comfortable in the hand.

[HighLander51]

Gen4 is just as reliable as the previous issues. A Glock is just a hammer, don't over think it.

[FUBAR]

there is no gen 4 g21. next gen4 model will be the g26/27.

[Plisk]

So you're saying the Gen3 isn't reliable? What is this heresy?

[FNH5-7]

Then get the G21 with ambi magazine catch and picatinny rails.

Like me.

[MASTERLAB]

Sorry for the confusion Plisk, allow me to clarify

I do not question the reliability of the Gen 3 model, that has been proven

i am curious about the reliability of the Gen 4 and how it compares to the proven Gen 3 model

I guess ill be getting the gen 3 now and ill have wait for the g21 gen 4 to come out

for the models that have come out however, is the gen 4 as rugged and reliable as previous generations of glocks

[onequickshift]

Ive been debating about this too, put off handgun purchase when I bought shotgun over weekend, not sure if I should get a G23 o G21. 40 or 45. My only concern is availability of munitions, be it range to home defense rounds. I have shot a few 40 cal'd pistols before but not a glock, I def didn't like them to much. But the stopping power is there, and I believe last time I checked at big 5 and such, 40 is cheaper than 45? Anyone chime in on this? Sorry to threadjack! Just was digging around for info on G21 and found here, I have till tomorrow afternoon to make up my mind since it will be the only free time I have until I have to pick it up, any help or insight into ammo cost and such, and or which iho should be used by a barely 90 pound woman would be appreciated. I originally was going to go with the Glock19. But want a tad bit more stopping power.

[Shenaniguns]

I'd stick with a 3rd Gen until the iron out all the bugs of the 4th Gen personally

[Quiet]

Then get the G21 with ambi magazine catch and picatinny rails.

Has been discontinued.

All ambi-mag release Glocks have been discontinued for the USA.


Currently available Gen4 Glocks:
Glock 17Gen4
Glock 19Gen4
Glock 22Gen4
Glock 23Gen4
Glock 31Gen4
Glock 37Gen4

Next Gen4 Glocks to be released:
Glock 26Gen4
Glock 27Gen4