scgun Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Hello everyone, Now with gen 4 and 5. Would you still buy a gen3 for USPSA/IPSC? Reason? scgun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSmith Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I have both Gen 3 and 4. I prefer the beavertail back straps on the 4 to help prevent slide bite with a high grip, but that’s about it. Haven’t tried the 5’s yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12glocks Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 You talking about 34's or 35's? I am assuming 34 since there is no Gen 5 35 yet that I know of. I think Gen 3 or 5 will have better triggers. The Gen 5 guns promise more accuracy and a better trigger I think. I shot a local 3 gun match Saturday with a Team Glock shooter and she was shooting a Gen 3 34 but she is getting a Gen 5. If cost is a consideration a Gen 3 used will be cheapest (at least in the states). I do have a Gen 4 G20 but I am not a huge fanboy of the Gen 4's preferring the Gen 3 over the 4's for various reasons. I have a lot of Gen 2 guns and like those a lot as well so I am happy about the absence of finger grooves on the Gen 5 though they can be removed on the other generations. You will probably get a lot of opinions but just get one and run it, your tastes will develop from there. If your just getting into it there is a lot more aftermarket stuff for the Gen 3's I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoMiE Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Yes, I would still shoot a gen 3 because I think the extended mag release is easier to get to over the wider gen4/5. The beaver tail grip is nice on newer generation guns. I do like the removed finger grooves and beveled mag opening on gen 5 frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lacivilian Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Do you have large hands? If so I would go with the Gen 4 as the backstraps allow my big hands to maintain a higher grip without the risk of slide bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9x45 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Gen 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storz Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Quite happy with my Gen5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Snave Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 I run a 17 gen 4 for production and find that at the end of the day my right palm is sore from the nubs on the grip. I grip HARD. I built a limited gun on a 22 gen 3 and much prefer that texture to the gen 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeviSS Posted March 8, 2018 Share Posted March 8, 2018 So far I think the Gen 5 has some really good upgrades over the previous generations. The trigger on my Gen 5 is better out of the box than my Gen 4 with a 4.5lb striker spring and reduced power plunger spring. Both have minus connectors. I like the beveled magwell, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38superfan Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 I'd go 5. No grooves telling you where to put fingers. Stock trigger is good, and can shoot lead with no worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12glocks Posted March 9, 2018 Share Posted March 9, 2018 A little update to my previous post. We acquired a Gen 5 34 last week and it is impressive in the trigger and accuracy department. It's actually my wife's but I want one pretty bad now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumberjack149 Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 I would go with gen 5 unless a gen 3 fits your hand perfectly, I see no reason to consider a gen 4. I tried a gen 4 a few years back and didnt care for the trigger compared to my gen 3. I have stuck with the gen 3 because i liked the trigger but the grip has always been a little large for me where i couldnt easily reach the mag and slide release but i got use to it. I bought the gen 5 17 when it first came out and i recently bought the gen 5 34 (new CO gun). I now prefer the gen 5 because it as a trigger similiar to my gen 3 (i put a 4.5 # striker spring in it and the rest is factory), it fits my hand better (reaching mag and slide release), is slightly more accurate, and the factory magwell is a nice bonus. I did add some material to the factory mag release due to the recent rule changes and it makes it even easier to hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scgun Posted March 10, 2018 Author Share Posted March 10, 2018 I tried g17 gen5 last week. very sweet and it fits my small hands trigger quiet the same. but I didn't buy it cause no real new benefits for the prize if you already have one I consider tuning my gen3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrsman Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 Love my Gen3, but want to try a Gen5 for comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edison Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 I'm sticking with gen4 until someone makes a titanium striker for a gen5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Explosiveo Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 Extended mag release on the gen 3 is SO much better. For me that is reason enough to prefer it for competition. Using a gen 4 right now due to having a MOS model and being able to put my preferred red dot on it but I've gone through 3-4 different extended mag releases and still haven't found one that compaires.Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuz Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 On 3/11/2018 at 12:28 PM, Tyrsman said: Love my Gen3, but want to try a Gen5 for comparison. Same goes for me. Gen 3 over the Gen 4 all day long, but I'm curious about the Gen 5. Haven't played with one yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlewing6283 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I live in cali sooooooo only Gen 3 exists out here hahahahahahahha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumberjack149 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 7 hours ago, Explosiveo said: Extended mag release on the gen 3 is SO much better. For me that is reason enough to prefer it for competition. Using a gen 4 right now due to having a MOS model and being able to put my preferred red dot on it but I've gone through 3-4 different extended mag releases and still haven't found one that compaires. Agreed, that is why i modified my own to fit my needs. I took the factory one and roughed up the surface with sandpaper, then drilled anchor holes into the face of it, then made a mold with tape on the edges, and then filled up the mold with JB weld plastic bonder. After it dried, i dremeled the excess putty back down to match the same height in the rear as my gen 3 factory extended mag release and then profiled it to almost flush in the front part of the release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Explosiveo Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 Agreed, that is why i modified my own to fit my needs. I took the factory one and roughed up the surface with sandpaper, then drilled anchor holes into the face of it, then made a mold with tape on the edges, and then filled up the mold with JB weld plastic bonder. After it dried, i dremeled the excess putty back down to match the same height in the rear as my gen 3 factory extended mag release and then profiled it to almost flush in the front part of the release. That sounds awesome but I wish I could just find a extended mag release that is good enough without busting out the epoxy. The best I've found so far is the Hyve Technologies.Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal82 Posted March 15, 2018 Share Posted March 15, 2018 So imagine if they just updated the frame on the Gen 3 to remove finger grooves, add the gen 4/5 grip texture. Just outside changes to give the Gen3 a refresh but not enough for a new model. Similar to the Vickers and RTF but go the extra and make it competitive, well I guess if they did that they wouldn't need to sell any gen 4 or 5's.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Explosiveo Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 So imagine if they just updated the frame on the Gen 3 to remove finger grooves, add the gen 4/5 grip texture. Just outside changes to give the Gen3 a refresh but not enough for a new model. Similar to the Vickers and RTF but go the extra and make it competitive, well I guess if they did that they wouldn't need to sell any gen 4 or 5's....Ya. Unfortunately we just need to bust out the Dremel and buy a few hundred in extra parts. Or buy a Sig X5. Either way the cost is about the same after it's all set up for me.Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooterDrew Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 My local Glock dealer said the gen3 sku’s are no longer available for ordering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Explosiveo Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 My local Glock dealer said the gen3 sku’s are no longer available for ordering. That's lame. There are a lot still out there I'm sure. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul49 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 On 3/18/2018 at 2:08 PM, Explosiveo said: That's lame. There are a lot still out there I'm sure. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Agreed. Gen 3 is the only model approved by the California DOJ for sale in the state. Glock will retain the Gen 3 as long as California remains repressive. Unless of course Glock wants to cut off the largest state from its pool for sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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