Generation 4 Glock 17

[propellerhead]

It's more XD-like.

 

[malladus]

I would be VERY suspicious of dependability issues. Nothing has changed about the functionality of the pistol beyond the recoil spring, which has increased considerably in pull weight. This translates to people that have poor grip will have far, far more short stroke issues.

I took a bunch of pics and will post them tomorrow.

I worked the GSSF match in Carrollton both days at the beginning of the month and saw quite a few Gen 4 17s come through the 5toGlock station. I saw more then a few have short stroke issues with shooters with poor grips or who were limp wristing, especially in younger and smaller women shooters. Talked to the armorer, the GSSF rep, and the regional LE sales rep and they said that Glock is aware of the problem and are working on a fix. The problem seems to be the recoil spring set is designed for the Model 22 and the .40 S&W round, so its a little to stiff for the 9mm and makes the gun very touchy and more susceptiable to poor grip or weak ammo.

Having said that I put about 200 rounds through one and liked it a lot. Put one on my things to buy list in the near future.

malladus

 

[jagged97]

thanks, guys.

 

[Texas1911]

The problem seems to be the recoil spring set is designed for the Model 22 and the .40 S&W round, so its a little to stiff for the 9mm and makes the gun very touchy and more susceptiable to poor grip or weak ammo.

I see, that makes alot of sense. Our Gen 4 G17's spring is wearing incredibly fast, we've contacted Glock and they are replacing it. Sounds like Glock put the cart before the horse.

 

[SIG_Fiend]

Stick with the Gen 3 Glocks and avoid the Gen 4 like the plague for the time being (if it's intended to be a defensive gun). I'm sure Glock will come out with some sort of fix soon. I'm thinking they'll change at least one of the dual springs to a lighter spring as they just seem to be a little bit too over-sprung.

 

[Texas1911]

Stick with the Gen 3 Glocks and avoid the Gen 4 like the plague for the time being (if it's intended to be a defensive gun). I'm sure Glock will come out with some sort of fix soon. I'm thinking they'll change at least one of the dual springs to a lighter spring as they just seem to be a little bit too over-sprung.

I concur ... the Gen 4 22 might be good to go, but I certainly would avoid the 17.

 

[Wolfwood]

wowzwers.
guys liek the one pictured give me hope of working in a gun store
i hate shaving!

 

[threadbare]

I picked one up from those Red's guys about a month and a half ago. I left the slide retracted for three days before shooting it and have run around 1200 rounds so far. A lot of wallyworld federal, 2 boxes of 124 gr gold dot, and a bunch of 115 gr steel case monarch from Acadamy. One handed, two handed, contact (holding or bracing the slide with the muzzle contacting whatever your shooting). Have not had any malfunctions so far, but I am still worried because of all the bad reviews. I guess I wont completely trust this gun until maybe 3k rounds or so.

 

[brickboy240]

The original post reads "dual recoil springs to improve reliability."

....there is a reliability problem with the Glock 17?



....really?

LOL

- brickboy240

 

[peter2010]

thanks for sharing!!
cant wait to get one!!!

 

[Dsparil]

This thing looks like a winner and I may pick one up paycheck after next.

 

[robin303]

Just make sure you have the 04 recoil spring and the 19's and 17's will be fine.

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

what is a gen4 glockdoes that mean 4 diffrent modelsare some type of plastic 1911 cause i have never heard of them

 

[robin303]

The new Gen 4 Glocks have a new textured frame, now you can switch the Mag release left or right and have the new dual spring recoil springs and you have a choice of differant size back straps. This will explain it better than me my friend: G T Distributors Product Detail

 

[TheLandYacht]

Nice trigger discipline, there. If that won't get you a date, nothing will.

Gen 4 not guaranteed to get you a date. (Co-worker shows it off)

 

[Rifleman55]

Pull pin throw, then hit the dirt. You couldn't run me fast enough to give me one of those worthless pieces of junk.

 

[Robb in Austin]

Holy thread resurrection Batman!

So have the reliability issues been solved by now?

@Rifleman; lemme guess. You're 1911 all the way?

 

[RstyShcklfrd]

Holy thread resurrection Batman!

So have the reliability issues been solved by now?

@Rifleman; lemme guess. You're 1911 all the way?

Yes. For my Gen 4 G17, that I had over a year ago, and my current Gen 4 G19. I will not hesitate to buy another Gen 4 Glock.

and LOL @ "worthless pieces of junk". For being so shitty, they sure are used quite a bit!