corey4 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 is it just me, or does the gen5 shot softer and flatter than the gen4? i borrowed a buddies 19x for a few days as i am considering picking one up. it seems to me that the 19x shoots flatter and softer than my gen4 19 and 17. the first few shots were, "what the...". im not 100% sure though, as i have dawson fiber optic sights for the front and plain black rear on the gen4 19 and 17 so it's easier to track than the stupid giant 3 dot night sights on the 19x. i tried some drills on the timer but came up with inconclusive results. maybe it seems like the gen4s jump more because i can see the front sight move around with the fiber optic glowing vs the dull color of the 19x sights. has anyone else noticed this or is just me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkamps Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 (edited) To me: They are the same. What I noticed; the increased grip size of the 19x makes it preferable/more controllable shooting vs the standard 19 (gen 4, no experience w/gen 5). The shorter/lighter slide of the 19 makes it cycle quicker (perceived as softer to you maybe?) than a 17. The shorter sight radius makes it easy to track as well. Add the two together and you have a winning combination for a battle ready side arm. Overall, I like the 19x a lot, shoots great. 19's shoot flat in general, and add the increased surface area of the grip and I can definitely see where "softer and flatter" could be perceived. Edit: the only real way to tell would be to have a gen 4 19 and gen 5 19 side by side w/same ammo/recoil spring/etc. 19x to 17 or 19 to 19x aren't really comparable to the margin you are describing, as much as they might seem like it. Edited June 20, 2018 by dkamps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corey4 Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 to me, both of my gen4 19 and 17 feel the same when i shoot them. i do like the 19 sight radius better then the 17 though. maybe i'll go to one of the indoor rental ranges and see if they have a gen5 19 and 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent #1911 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I heard the Gen 6 will shoot even softer.... j/k. What you are experiencing is placebo effect. Use the same ammo and RSA and both will feel the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 You might try your buddy's ammo in your gun - see if that shoots "softer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal82 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 In theory the Gen 5 17 could feel softer than a Gen4 17 because they moved the barrel lug which gave the recoil spring more room to absorb the recoil. Not by much, maybe 1/8in. The 19's remained the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CZ173 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 19x is a softer shooterSent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyNaPsE Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 I prefer the Gen 5 in every aspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chui Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Different recoil springs and different slides with the Gen5.The Gen5 has a slightly smoother recoil. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWfront Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 I feel like the Gen 5 34 has slightly less with the same set up. I like the way the new longer RS (Jager/13lb) and solid top slide seem to take some of the edge off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercury Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 direct comparison with a friend (my 17gen4 and his 17gen5): mine with est. 21k rounds on the RSA is definitely a little bit more jumpy than his brandnew gen5. after replacing my RSA with a new one it is slightly better, but still beaten by the gen5. we both felt the same way for each gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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