bulldog009 Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 As the title suggests, if you were to start an open Glock from scratch, would you build it on a Gen 3 G17 or a Gen 4 G17, and why? I'm starting to get serious about putting together an open Glock, so I'm beginning the search for the base gun, I just want to know which Gen I should be looking for. I prefer the Gen 4 for the grip, but if it would be better to build on a Gen 3, I suppose I could always get the grip reduced. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 I'd say 3rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef J Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 (edited) The Gen4 I just put together is working out mighty nicely. Funny, it seems running 9mm major cures weak ejection Edited June 30, 2013 by Chef J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike g35 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Gen 3. The single recoil spring makes the gun easier to tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fureio Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) I ordered my open gun using a 4th gen G17 core. When it comes down to it, Both versions will work. If you want a Gen 3 style recoil spring and uncaptured guide rod, just get a reducer ring. http://www.glockworx.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=923132&CAT=3689 With this ring you can use any Gen 3 uncaptured titanium guiderod and an ISMI spring of your choice. The factory spring is the most significant core upgrade to the Gen 4. If you want to go uncaptured and want the widest variety of aftermarket parts that have been tested with time: Gen 3. Few things to consider. Are you a lefty? Gen 4 for the ambidextrous mag release. Are you getting stippling? No? Gen 4 for the more aggressive factory stippling. Yes? Either will work. Some will tell you that the Gen 4 is unreliable because of an issue with the captured recoil spring back in 2011. That issue has since been resolved. Get the version that's available at your local small gun shop and at a price you feel is mutually fair. Edited: Grammar. Edited July 1, 2013 by Fureio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyro Shooter Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Gen 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven420 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Gen 4s are junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G34 CORDY Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Gen 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renzo808 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 +1 On the Gen 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishhunter3 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 G2 g22 are every were and cheap to buy, add a 9mm 40 conversion barrel.Gen 2 have no finger groves, making stippling easy. and the 9mm conversion barrel is a thicker heavy barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrVvrroomm Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Gen 4s are junk.eyeroll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greatlakes08 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 For the money your better off buying a bobby carver. gGreat gun and great service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 G2 g22 are every were and cheap to buy, add a 9mm 40 conversion barrel.Gen 2 have no finger groves, making stippling easy. and the 9mm conversion barrel is a thicker heavy barrel20130406_114142.jpg I've seen this done and the shooter also liked that the thicker barrel was heavier adding some more mass on the front end of the gun. It was fun to shoot. Something to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven420 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Gen 4s are junk.eyerollI meant to say that the aftermarket options are much better for gen3 and older. Thanks for not busting my Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog009 Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 Thanks for all the responses guys. I've decided to go with a Gen 3 G17. I don't know yet if I'm going to turn it into an open platform yet. I may work it up to that one day. I think I may start with small improvements like a Zev grip reduction and silicone carbide grip package, a Zev heavy brass magwell, a Zev Fulcrum trigger kit, get new sights, a few extended mags and use it as a new 3 Gun pistol for a while. Then in the future I might mount a C-More on her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyro Shooter Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Well thought out and researched, Good Choices, you will not be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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