Glock 21 generation?

[Dark Norseman]

I am actively searching w/ the search feature but haven't found it yet. But how can I determine which generation my Glock 21 is?

Thanks guys.

[Pryde]

1st gens are pretty rare, they are usually identified by having a lightly stipled finish all around the grip, no checkering at the front or back strap. (No accesory rail)

Otherwise, as a general rule of thumb:
Finger grooves and accessory rail: 3rd gen
No finger grooves, no accessory rail: 2nd gen

I am actively searching w/ the search feature but haven't found it yet. But how can I determine which generation my Glock 21 is?

Thanks guys.

[Dark Norseman]

Sounds like I have a 2nd generation. Here are a few bad pics.

grip profile


back side of grip


front side of grip

[xenophobe]

1st gens are pretty rare, they are usually identified by having a lightly stipled finish all around the grip, no checkering at the front or back strap. (No accesory rail)

Otherwise, as a general rule of thumb:
Finger grooves and accessory rail: 3rd gen
No finger grooves, no accessory rail: 2nd gen

Was there actually a 1st gen Model 21? I thought they only made a 2nd and 3rd...

[Dark Norseman]

I just found this site that lists the three generations.

http://www.glocktalk.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=412093

I am sure mine is a 2nd.

[xenophobe]

Thanks.

I am correct. There is no such thing as a Gen 1 Glock 21

The only Glocks that came with generation 1 frames were models 17, 17L, 18, and a small number of G19's.

[Dark Norseman]

Oh. Well then thank you.

Is there a huge difference in the 2nd and 3rd generations then?

I'll go see if I can figure it out.

[stevie]

grip and rail is the big difference between generation 2 and 3

[Dark Norseman]

I also used a website to track the production date of my G-21. Pretty cool. Thanks guys!

[WokMaster1]

Thanks.

I am correct. There is no such thing as a Gen 1 Glock 21

You are right Xeno. So technically his Glock 21 is the first of its kind so it is a Gen 1 for G21.....I'm not making any sense here, am I?

[PanzerAce]

wasn't there a thread awhile ago about gen 3.5 glocks? or was that on another board....