Now I want to bring that experience and my joy of teaching to others. Do yourself a favor and learn how to ignore your little finger when gripping even with full size pistols. for me the G19 Gen3 is the best i have ever owned or shot. Thanks again. Now, don't interpret this as if you will be grabbing onto sandpaper. I think I would prefer the G23 over the G19. Discussions on any and all topics are welcome even with different opinions. or thinking about buying one? I called Glock and they sent a new recoil spring. I found that a snubbie is a real challenge for meeven at just 7 yards. And it is a beauty to shoot. I initially drank the koolaide and was a fan boy but not anymore. My favorite site is Londwolfdist.com. The next visible difference between Glock 19 Gen 3 and Gen 4 is its slide. I like it, its my bug to my full size real steel double stack 1911 that I also have no trouble concealing except when its damm hot and I switch to a .380 Acp for short wearing weather. The rear pins dont matter a whole lot to us as shooters. The Glock Gen-5 version is better for those who are more comfortable with a simple, bare-to-the-bone trigger. The G36 is a very accurate and reliable pistol, and a Great CCW weapon. And stop comparing it to a damned 9mm, it is not! The dual recoil spring on the Gen 4 weighs in also. Blackhawk Serpa CQC Hoster with Carbon Fiber Finish for Glock 19/23/32/36 (Gen 1-4) $61.95; $42.99; In Stock Style: 410002BK-R; Department . Not good when milliseconds count. Accuracy * * The RSA's are different sizes. Buffalo Bore 230gr JHP +P-903fps, 3.0 They all feel square to me and they all resemble each other in their boxy, unattractive appearance. The thing about Glock Gen 3 vs Glock Gen 4 is the guns are almost identical; it's just that the latter has a few more bits of kit than the latter, and at that not a heck of a lot. It starts life out of the box with all the mods I make to my Glock to make it shoot and feel like I want. Function dictates form here. I dont know what Gaston was thinking. I just prefer a 5 inch barrel for 45 acp to get max performance. Just in the event that the worst were to happen an the internal safeties failed, the firing pin would hit nothing but air. Internally they changed a couple things. SIG SAUER 230gr V-Crown JHP-850fps, 2.75 Aside from the words stamped on its side, take a look at the business end of the muzzle. Probably due to the difference in for of the upper part of the grip and new texturing pattern. Even if you somehow got the Gen 3 slide onto the frame of the newer Gen 4 gun, there's no way the recoil spring guide rod would ever fit through. Granted, some people don't like that as much; some pistols feel almost like the gun could double as a low-grade rasp and that's annoying. I wasnt sure if it was safe or not, so I took it off the line. It is simply one more layer of the Glock 19 Gen 3 vs Gen 4 debate. On the other hand, some people just have to have the latest thing on the market, and that's okay too. I swapped my Gen 3 and 4 model 27's slide with no issue. In a short time, the Glock name spread across the ocean into America. I just never found the grips comfortable in my hand in the different iterations. Then there's the elephant in the room, price. That and ruger pistols and revolvers are what I have in the stable. Yours is not. I just bought and shot the Glock 36 and I was really impressed with how accurate it is given size and caliber. Ive deleted the disrespectful part of your comment. Glock did change the design of the ejector in the Glock 19 4th Generation handgun. Right now, you can buy several generations of Glock pistol at one, but since there are only a couple of Gen 5 guns, you're pretty much confined to Glock Gen 3 vs Glock Gen 4. The officers ACP was similar in size and shot rings around the 36 for me. There is no way a larger recoil spring guide rod is going to fit into the smaller Glock 19 Gen 3 slide. So I go to where they are and find that the joint has security at the door. See, the Glock 19 Gen 4 magazines are notched on both sides to allow for the ambidextrous mag release. A medium and large one are now in each box. Feb 2, 2013 (Edited) dwcfastrice said: It is not true. The one way I know to get rid of it is to alter the frame on your Glocks. That is evident when looking straight at the muzzle, there is a bigger hole that you cannot miss. 1,476 views Aug 9, 2022 Gunfighter Canyon 357 subscribers 26 Dislike Today, we're talking Gen 3 vs. Gen 5. Do you have one Jeff? The right choice is in your hands. Would I rather have a 9mm with a zillion round magazine to spray and pray the neighborhood? The GLOCK 36 presents grip ergonomics of the next dimension. Never a bad idea to sharpen the skills with good training. Shootability? It does not make a difference in my ability to conceal it. This larger, dual-recoil spring guide rod was employed to accommodate the heavier recoil of the larger rounds available now. I actually changed the one in my carry gun out for an EFK Dragon spring. You really should do some life evaluationsif THIS is what your life has amounted to today, perhaps it is time to change course and begin practicing the things that will produce a better tomorrow. Yes, you could add oversize mag release button to an older Glock, but if you buy a Gen 4 they have already done it for you. Some Gen 3 models are available in a factory threaded barrel version (to support compensators and . My Gen 4 broke after exactly 500 rounds. Now THAT was a boat anchor. For a gun that is almost the same overall size and weight as a GLOCK 19, it offers few of the benefits of its 9mm brother and the features of the gun fall short of what is otherwise available on the market today. It shot to point of aim all the way out to 25 yards, where it again performed well. My advice to GLOCK not that theyve asked is to issue an updated variant of this concept in the way of the G43 or the new G43X. Only handguns I own that get uncomfortable to shoot. It is accurate, dependable, easily conceals and the recoil is quite manageable. We dont belittle people and their thoughts here. I can drive nails with it at the range. For a .45 its light and utterly reliable- added the plus one mag extension and better springs along with a big dot front sight. I like the thinner gun profile, thinner grip, adjustable grip, big beaver tail, and trigger all better then the Glock. Two are included in the box with a G36. Downsides? I remember shooting a 36 and being amazed at how much worse it felt than a G19. 99.99 percent of CC folks have never been in a gunfight you fuckin genius. Accuracy is not a problem with this firearm although it may take some getting used to for some. The high recoil of most of the ammo coupled with the snappy slide movement made rapid shots, even at close range, difficult at best. The G36 was my first gun. I am thinking a glock 17 long slide, concealed in a long coat might be the ticket for winter carry. Whether it's a lighter trigger, better sights, or something more radical, you will find many aftermarket upgrades. While all the magazines and holsters will fit either gun, some of the internal parts are different so slides, barrels, and trigger parts arent all interchangeable. Patents Pending. In order to find out when your particular gun was made, you had to do a search on its serial number. Moving forward from the grips you will certainly see the larger mag release button, which is now been made ambidextrous. I also have the pearce +1 mag extensions so I can have a full 5 fingered grip on it. Both pistols use 9mm ammo and have the same standard magazine capacity of 15 rounds. 35850 Views 29 Replies 23 Participants Last post by G20 Guy, Apr 20, 2014. So I carry the Glock. The big redeeming factor of this pistol was that I never had a problem with it as far as reliability. Thanks for the info Ben. Yes its uglyits a Glock, Get Pearce grip extension to add +1 capacity, Aftermarket items are the key. Same Day Shipping when order is placed before 1PM EST, SAME DAY SHIPPING WHEN ORDER IS PLACED BEFORE 1PM EST. Have fun with it. I can respect that, but the gun we are left with is left wanting in todays concealed carry market. Wow, sounds like youve been in a lot of gun fights. The 17 or 22 would be great for that. Own a gen 3 19 and 23. Im trying to find out if the Gen 3s have the same outer protective coating as the Gen 4s? They measure the height of the pistol sans magazine. There are a few parts when it comes to Glock 19 Gen 4 upgrades that are compatible with the Glock 19 Generation 3. I love Glocks and still the Glock 36 was one of my least favorite pistols Ive ever shot. It didnt work as well as they wanted it to and Glock sent upgrades to fix the problem. However, the differences might be enough to sway you one way or another. Stuffed it full of Barnes 230 gr copper hollowpoints. That's a plus if the standard pistol doesn't have the best fit out of the gate. Six rounds of 45 Auto in a package that fits into the hands of any user. The grip is a little different. If you love to wear vests? I spent all of 2008 in Iraq again as a private contractor defending a base. To me the new trigger feels like a trigger on a well worn Gen 3. I would not keep it without the +1 extensions it makes that much of a difference. It will be easier to operate and hold. Which is better? The only load I got to fire with a reasonable degree of precision was the Hornady Critical Defense, but even that wasnt exceptional. Why shouldn't our handguns be offered the same way? Good luck, have fun shooting, and stay safe. The frame that gives a little really reinforces the plastic gun thing. The Glock 36 is a beautiful gun. in length. The first and most noticeable issue is the grip which, while narrow(er), is exceedingly thick from front to back. Additionally, a Glock's ejector is usually not a point of failure unless you are one of those lucky people able to run huge numbers of rounds. Comparing them, the gen 3 SF frame seems a bit fatter left-to-right, almost as if the handle is more oval. Glocks are shooting tools, not BBQ guns. The G36s long, relatively narrow grip fits my hands perfectly and gives me feedback as to the guns orientation even before bringing it up into site height. My local Glock dealer is the local Glock store for the Blue label/tag program that provides GLOCK products at a lower price for retired military, police officers, foremen, etc. The G26 offered a shorter handle with a two finger grip. Id need to carry 4 mags to feel warm and cozy. They made the magazine release button a little bigger and made it swappable for left-handed users. My first time shooting it I went to an indoor range and put my first 8 shots within a 4 diameter at 50. Its thinner, lighter and holds 7+1 the 36 cant compete. The Blue label program is a great service from Glock. It has never jammed on me and the mag is the easiest of my Glocks to reload. However, you will never know until you try it. I do get slide bite from any Glock without a beaver tail (I use a Grip Force adaptor on mine). I dont have a ton of dollars to buy what I really want so I buy what I need. This frame is a little slicker, lacking the rough texture, but when I hold the pistol it just melts into my hand. Your middle finger getting rubbed raw is another story. [2022], Glock Gen Differences. Right now they are still on Glocks web site. Cleaned it, tried different ammo, had Armorer look at it and it still malfunctioned. The release doesnt stick out further or just bigger around, it extends towards the back so it makes the push a shorter reach for your thumb. As you've gathered so far, the differences between Glock Gen 4 vs Glock Gen 3 are moderate. I wear XL Gloves to give an idea of my hand size. The Glock 17 is an Austrian made pistol used by law enforcement and military all over the world. A G36 with a flush 5 round mag would be really useful to me, but without that Id rather have a Shield. Without the fear of accidentally discharging the weapon by dropping it. This ergonomically changes the weapon. When you see the larger hole obviously there beneath the barrel, this isn't much of a leap. After doing all the work to add a beaver tail and trigger parts to my Glock I just cant make the slide any thinner. I have Gen 2 and Gen 3 Models but the Gen 4 is nice. BTW, everyone in this thread seem to forget about Kahr CM45. I fired 100 rounds to break it in, and then 400 at a class. One of the ones Ive admired is Dale Honeycutt near Houston. Each GLOCK delivers on our promise of safety, reliability, and simplicity at an affordable price. I know the correct trigger housing pin for the Gen 4 19 without the backstrap is manufacturer # 1774 and it is also called the 21mm pin because it is 21mm long also known as the Glock 36 pin. You'll get a bit more secure of a grip. I went back to my Gen 3 to make sure it wasnt something I missed. .easier to wrap my hand around the smaller diameter grip. Its so common it has its own name. Ghost makes one of the best, but Apex makes one, and a couple others. I figured out the frame was thinner when I was working on Massad Ayoobs crush grip. How many have you been in? The number one reason is the better trigger. On the surface, the striker fired Glock design has remained visually the same. This change is easily accomplished with a recoil spring adapter. The next of the Glock 19 Gen 4 upgrades to the grip was its texture. To me, it feels reminiscent of all Glocks I have shot. The frame designed for the Glock 19 4th Generation handgun is smaller than that of the Glock 19 Gen 3. boilergonzo It might also have to do with that non-snappy, push-punch of the .45. Nice ammo count! I do have extended grips on my Glock 36 magazines but have not had the skin pinching problem others have had, dont know why. Your armchair sociology may have merit, but I suspect more prosaic motives are at work. The Gen 4 functions the same as the Gen 3 even when it comes to assembly and disassembly. But have been told flock is a great weapon, so what size please, suggestions. It provides a positive hold and control of the weapon in less than perfect conditions. There is also the reversible magazine catch for lefties, which is a plus. Overall Length: 7 This is one of the features that moved Glock to the head of the pack. difference at? Ive broken both of them. However, there are a couple of small extras that were thrown in over the previous generation. My favorite is the Glock 19. It's a small gun, with its overall length at 6.97 inches, and the slide is nearly the same length as the entire gun at 6.77 inches. If you spend a lot of time at the range or are involved in a competition, you can easily see the value of this upgrade. The answer, like most gun questions, is that it depends. The Gen 4 has a new texture on its grip which many find just right for either bare-hands or gloves. It is also thinner in the grip than the G19/23 and slab sided, so it carries very comfortably in a thin suede IWB holster, and the beveled muzzle also makes holstering easy. . Some even swear by it over the newer generations. EDIT. It just wasnt new, sexy plastic. Even a compact 1911 with equal capacity has flush-fitting magazines. Ive sold both in the past and sometimes the price wins out and sometimes people just want the newer improved version. The significance of the G36 cant be understated. Customize This * * * * * Longslide models of the large-frame Glock pistols, including the 41 in .45 ACP and Glock 40 in 10mm. One well placed .45 round ought end the problem. I have a lot of Corps Brothers who would love to have a weekend training session with another Brother. Havent shot the G36 but own a XDS and shot a buds Shield. The Gen 3 mags have the notches only on the right side. Heck no. And since Glock stopped at Gen3, the future is limited, too, but Ill still have a place for it in the safe. Good Luck! The first couple emptied mags reminded me why I liked this gun so much years ago, and it really comes down to one unique feature, the grip shape. At least not unmanageable. However, the evolution from a Gen 1 Glock 17 to a Glock 17 Gen 4 didn't come from any marketing whimsy. Even if it's beat up, you can still rebuild it by replacing all the internal parts and get years of use out of it. I think that indentation on the bottom back of the trigger guard doesnt help either. Since its somewhat unique in the Glock world, aftermarket support is more limited than other models. The .45 ACP in this pistol just had way too much ass on it. On paper the pistol sounds more compact than it is in practice. Are you trying to act like its a qualifier in order to have an opinion? No, the Shield 2.0 45 is not lighter it just has a shorter Bbl. The gun doesnt feel very secure during this process and forgetting where your pinky is can result in a painful pinch. I can see that you really have great knowledge in terms of guns. So until laws change, I think Glock will continue to produce them. Now I have about 1500 rounds through it. I had a G21 and it sucked. At its core, the Glock is a Spartan, all business handgun that is a pleasure to carry and shoot. I just didnt want to rebuild the entire thing, but will sooner or later. Generation 3 Glock 27 (left), Generation 4 Glock 19 (top center) and Glock 36 (right). All Gen4 pistols have improved Trigger Spring hook attachment points on the Trigger Mechanism Housing and the Trigger with Trigger Bar that reduce hook failure (the most common part that breaks in pre-Gen5 pistols). For a gun thats meant to be carried a lot and shot a little, thats okay. I made a video from the side view and there is hardly any recoil shooting magtech hard baller range ammo. The technically superior G19 just cant produce the tactile satisfaction of the G36 delivering a round. Their products have evolved through modifications that let their handguns be recognized by generation. Barrel Length: 3.75 Most people say the Gen 4 feels better in the hand. New, that is. Ive found that Im just as accurate and nearly as fast compared to the G19. I love my G30, its basically all the goodness of a G21 but shrunk down to G19 size. First of all, the Gen 3 broke around 20,000 rounds or so and more dry fire then I can count (probably at least 10:1 dry to live). The Gen 4 isnt any better. He said if I couldnt get it done with 7 rds I probably couldnt do it at all. In the end, its a personal choice. I know that California is not currently allowing the import of Gen 4s but will allow the Gen 3s in. Welcome to Glock Knuckle. You can get a solid purchase on the weapon without hurting bare skin. Gaston Glock, who had no prior experience in gun manufacturing, was indeed an innovator. I am casual shooter with small hands. The gun hides well for me under winter clothing and a Hawaiian shirt ans shorts for summer. The first thing I thought getting it out of the box was, WHAT is this dumb mag basepad for ? Its just a different way to put the gun together. This Product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. The trigger bar on the Glock 19 Gen 4 features a small bump. If you happen to be a southpaw or like to practice firing with your off hand, then the ambidextrous mag release is definitely a factor. The first of the Glock 19 Gen 4 upgrades that will not interchange we will look at is the slide. You mentioned your Gen 4 had issues this year resulting in carrying your Gen 3. I have to agree with you. If youre whining about recoil, perhaps a .45 of any brand is not for you. But there are a bunch of small gun smiths that can easily take care of it for you. But unlike RTF versions with grips that had needle-like checkering, Gen 4 uses flat-cone-like . (1911 grips, am I right?) I havent done this myself (because Im afraid of messing it up). Along with all the standard models such as the Glock 19 Gen 4, the fourth generation of Glock pistols also introduced the Glock 43. Fits nicely IWB with just a t-shirt. Velocity is the average of ten shots and accuracy is the average of three, five-shot groups at 15 yards. But Shield is still heavier by those 5 grams. The recoil spring was changed to a dual captive unit instead of a single captive spring. This is a different pistol with the magazine extension. Had a G30S. Makes for an effective CCW that you can trust. The next item to discuss in the Glock Gen 3 vs Gen 4 ordeal is the frame. The same holster works for the Glock 19 4th Generation pistol. I just bought a 19 Gen 3 and was looking for this kind of info. The comment about weighting without the magazine is spot on: the magazines for Glock 36 are unusually heavy. Its been over 10 years since I bought my 1st gen Glock G36 Slimline because at the time it was the smallest .45ACP I could find. That will tell you which to get. Just bought a Gen 4..like it! Well, better is very, very relative. Glock also re-engineered the recoil spring and put a dual spring in the new gun. It sounds like the EFK spring system could also fix my malfunction and give the recoil reduction, BUT might not be strong enough when coupled with the piston/dual action function. Everything else remained the same, and in fact remained the same going into the Glock Gen 4 guns. The Glock 36 is an excellent CCW weapon. Being a cop never worked out, but through it all Ive always been training people to fight. I suspect that Europeans failed to grasp the .45 bore because they are still largely essentially serfs living under the will of their governments and as a result gravitated towards smaller, weaker rounds designed for deterrence and not self-defense. Its the only plastic fantastic firearm I own, I prefer real steel firearms. Glad to see a review of the G36. The first difference between Glock 19 Gen 3 and Gen 4 that many sees are the grips. So whichever one you buy, make sure you test it first. While longitudinally smaller, the addition of the interchangeable backstraps for the grips create a weapon that ergonomically fits a larger range of shooters hand sizes. When looking at the forward edge of the grip you will notice the same finger grooves on both models. The accuracy is typical of glock (Its good) As accurate as any of my other Glock pistols. The dealer gets it for a special price and the guns are marked and can only be sold as Blue Label guns. With a magazine inserted, Glock 36 and Shield 45 clock in within 5 grams of each other. Over the decades the Glock handgun has evolved with some changes being subtle, while others are instantly recognizable. It was thinner than the double stack G21, but as flat as a GLOCK 19, allowing .45 power in a (relatively) small package. The gun fired everything I put in it. I 100% disagree with this article. I walked in the place with two knives and a .45. I have run nearly 100,000 rds through this gun. Ive handled and shot one of his pistols and it feels great. It depends on what you want. Your email address will not be published. Agree. I replied, I dont know about you, but Ive never been to a gunfight where I felt like I brought too much ammo. and walked away. Apparently my G36 is a different gun cleverly disguised as a G36. A dual recoil spring can slightly change the recoil impulse, but only so much. Ben, Nice Article! If you have very small hands youll definitely like the Gen 4 better. It starts life out of the box with all the mods I make to my Glock to make it shoot and feel like I want. People generally lean either toward love or hate when it comes to a Glock. On paper the pistol sounds more compact than it is in practice. Find the best clothing and apparel for all seasons. He resides in the great Inland Northwest, with his wife and child. There a lot of spring kits and trigger kits on the market. Ill be buying more of them. If you are going to strip the gun all the way to the frame its going to be a little different than the Gen 3. Out classed by other compact 45s??? The GLOCK single stack magazine allows for a slim frame and a slide with reduced width. While its not necessarily the most compact .45 out there, the GLOCK 36 is a reliable and sturdy gun for daily CCW use. Cool Mike! The size of the mag release button is nice as well. Knowing that many shooters textured the grips on their Glock Gen 3 for a better feel, Glock made it a feature and a noticeable difference between Glock 19 Gen 3 and Gen 4. Also, I have never heard anyone complain about being shot with a tupperware gun.This gun is realible and accurate in close quarters and I have never pulled the trigger with a chambered round and the gun not fire because of mechanical failure.The 36 is my cc gun and I find it perfect for that.Real people and most creatures on this planet do not get up and save the world after being shot with a .45 except in the movies of course. I love my Glock 36 and am pleased with it in every aspect. I know, some people absolutely have to save every dollar they can, and that's okay. This without the cost of being uncomfortable during long sessions at the range. Got rid of the 36 in some long forgotten gun deal. The gun wastes a large amount of space. Looking forward to get one of the new Gen 5s and adding to the post and learning more. I agree with you Jeff i have three mags. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I was a reserve for 10 years with 2 years of active duty and 1 tour in Iraq in 2003. Much more controllable, easier to shoot, etc. At present, generation three and four Glocks are readily available in the United States for new purchase. The problems are from limp-dicking it. And no I did not use the laser to qualify. I agree with your evaluation but I like my gun. Just Bidded on one, might win might not I hope I win really looking forward to getting a G36. Next up is the connector. Reliability * * * * * Whereas the Glock 19 Gen 3 mags are not. Have a G36. Share Compare Wishlist Warning WARNING ADVERTENCIA Technical Data Caliber .45 Auto No more problems since. Find a local shop that can help you fit a gun to your lifestyle and body size. And the G36 has the characteristic GLOCK trigger pull thats frequently described as mushy. 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