Glock Gen4 Backstrap...

[Red Devil]

Hey y'all,

Been Thinkin' of getting a coupla more G23's and am lookin' at the Gen4 because of the duel recoil system.

I have had a Gen2 G23 for decades and both like the grip fine, and the "snappy" recoil doesn't seen to be a problem, though I have yet to "Mozambique" a Goblin in my living-room w/ it either.

The Gen4 backstrap looks a little "cheesy" and damage prone, and I can't speak to the actual recoil improvements of the Gen4 as I have yet to shoot one at length tactically.


Your Thoughts would be appreciated.

[RGERBER]

I shoot mine without the back strap on, I like the grip better, that’s why I bought the Gen 4, and actually I have two Gen 4.
I have never heard the strap was flimsy, and I do not feel it is, but like I said I do not use mine that way.
Try a stainless steel guide rod it also changes that snappy feeling, the plastic guide rod flexes.

[Q619]

I don't really notice any difference in recoil. I just like the grip treatment, slimmer profile and larger mag release more.

[Dhena81]

It's not flimsy go for it. The grip texture and angle alone is worth it IMO by the time you either pay someone or spend your time making a Gen 3 feel the way a Gen 4 does you already spent more doing all the work on a Gen 3 than the premium you pay for a Gen 4.

[teflondog]

I would shoot it without the backstrap installed. It makes the trigger reach 3mm shorter so it's basically like having a G23SF model.

[Shenaniguns]

I highly prefer it w/o any backstraps though I may try a grip force adapter to minimize slide bite.

[Red Devil]

Thanks y'all.

Think I'll go w/ the Gen4 sans backstrap - G23 SF w/ dual spring recoil system.

[Sam]

I highly prefer it w/o any backstraps though I may try a grip force adapter to minimize slide bite.

Let me know if I should slip mine in the mail for you. I've got the gen 4 version if you'd like to try them out. I received some laser grips and will play around with them for awhile.

[Shenaniguns]

Let me know if I should slip mine in the mail for you. I've got the gen 4 version if you'd like to try them out. I received some laser grips and will play around with them for awhile.

Sure, if you don't mind. I haven't bought any yet since I'm waiting for the smooth ones for the Gen 4's w/o modification. PM incoming.