Glock Gen 4 9mm survey

Noreaster · May 21, 2012, 02:52 AM

I want to purchase a Gen 4 9mm Glock but I'm worried about the reliability reports I've seen. My Gen 4 G22 has been flawless. I'd like to hear from those of you who own a Gen 4 9mm, specifically it's reliability. I've heard that Glock worked out the bugs.

geetarman · May 21, 2012, 06:20 AM

I have a gen4 G17. I had some problems with the first magazine run through the gun and none since.

I have the newer recoil spring in mine. No issues with it either.

Geetarman

Mrgunsngear · May 21, 2012, 09:08 AM

I have all 4 Gen4 9mm Glocks. The 19 is the only Glock I've ever owned with problems. It's at Smyrna now for the 3rd time. That said, the other 3 have been awesome.

TunnelRat · May 21, 2012, 09:53 AM

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It's at Smyrna now for the 3rd time.

Could you tell us why (what issues it's having)? Just curious.

ScotchMan · May 21, 2012, 09:55 AM

Gen4 Glock 26 has been flawless. I understand the 26 was not one that had issues though.

Billy Shears · May 21, 2012, 10:16 AM

My Gen4 G19 has 6,000+ rounds through it with no problems whatsoever. All original parts, nothing aftermarket.

I also have a trouble free Gen4 G17, but the round count is still under a thousand.

Mrgunsngear · May 21, 2012, 10:33 AM

Well, it stovepiped at first. Then, the ejection waa straight to the face regardless of shooter/ammo. Then, it came back and was much worse.

I'm on my phone now so I can't post videos, but some members here are also subscribers to my youtube page; maybe they can post them so everyone can see the evidence...

All that said, I own 19 Glocks and that's the only one that has ever had issues of any kind. Also, Glocks customer service has been great. They've paid shipping every time and my guess is they'll just send me a new gun this time. I'll post an update when I get the gun back.

Noreaster · May 21, 2012, 10:47 AM

Thanks for info. I would rather get a Gen 4. There are a couple of Gen 3 9mms I could purchase but I really like the Gen 4 grip without a backstrap. Also I don't experience slide bite with the Gen 4 grip.

Mrgunsngear · May 21, 2012, 11:25 AM

Well keep in mind that the post 2010 Gen3 19s and 17s are having the exact same issues.

Metrodriver1 · May 21, 2012, 12:02 PM

I have a Gen4 17 with 1500+ rounds and a Gen4 26 with around 600 rounds through it. Neither gun has ever malfunctioned. I have a older Gen4 23 that had the older recoil assembly in it. I took advantage of getting the free updated recoil assembly from glock, even though the old recoil assembly had over 2000 rounds on it and I only had a single type 1 malfunction (stove pipe) at around 300 rounds. My experience with the current gen4's are that they are extremely reliable. The G17 I have taken to Frontsight twice, and it's been covered in dirt and dust and 600 rounds on the last day and it keeps performing flawlessly.

IMightBeWrong · May 21, 2012, 04:18 PM

First run 17 with the original spring was flawless. Sold it for a 26 gen 4. It was also flawless. Sold it too. I know some people never sell anything, but I can't afford to have all the things I want nowadays.

Noreaster · May 23, 2012, 10:29 AM

Good reviews. Thanks for the info. Now I just need to find one and stock up on ammo!

Fargazer · May 23, 2012, 11:05 AM

My G17 had a problem occasionally stovepiping; the ejector needed replacement. Since there's a Glock Armorer at my LGS, he got one from Glock and we installed it together so I could see what was involved. Simple operation, and no charge. Details here.

Since then, it's run flawlessly. I'm very pleased with it, and enjoy shooting it at GSSF events.

MrBorland · May 23, 2012, 11:13 AM

My Gen4 G17 had some reliability (feed/eject) issues, but Glock sent me their recoil spring replacement, and I've had no trouble since (even though I've yet to clean it

).

Noreaster · May 24, 2012, 04:06 AM

plouffedaddy

If you were going to purchase a new Glock in 9mm tomorrow what would you buy, Gen 3 or Gen 4. Also when using the Gen 4s do you go without a backstrap or use the medium and turn it into a Gen 3 grip? My Gen4 22 gives me slide bite with the medium backstrap and I'm worried about slide bite if I go with a Gen 3.

Mrgunsngear · May 24, 2012, 06:18 AM

Back on a computer...

Here's the video of my wife shooting the gun after the first time back from the factory (Blazer ammo, properly cleaned/lubricated):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIYtqwcGVA0&feature=plcp

Here's her shooting it after the 2nd time back from the factory (same ammo, gun/shooter/mag/ect...):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIYtqwcGVA0&feature=plcp

I would (and have) buy a Gen 3. Not because I don't trust the Gen4s but I prefer the Gen3 grips with grip tape to to the Gen4 grips. I use the medium backstraps on my Gen4s FWIW....

Johannes_Paulsen · May 24, 2012, 09:21 AM

Had some trouble with the recoil spring on our Gen 4 G19. The spring was replaced under warranty, and we have not had any problems since.

May 21, 2012, 02:52 AM	#1
Noreaster Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2011 Location: New England Posts: 1,449	Glock Gen 4 9mm survey I want to purchase a Gen 4 9mm Glock but I'm worried about the reliability reports I've seen. My Gen 4 G22 has been flawless. I'd like to hear from those of you who own a Gen 4 9mm, specifically it's reliability. I've heard that Glock worked out the bugs.

May 21, 2012, 09:08 AM	#3
Mrgunsngear Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2011 Location: Carolina Posts: 3,415	I have all 4 Gen4 9mm Glocks. The 19 is the only Glock I've ever owned with problems. It's at Smyrna now for the 3rd time. That said, the other 3 have been awesome. __________________ Mrgunsngear Youtube Channel

May 21, 2012, 09:55 AM	#5
ScotchMan Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2011 Posts: 1,368	Gen4 Glock 26 has been flawless. I understand the 26 was not one that had issues though. __________________ Everyday Loadout NRA Instructor NRA Member

May 21, 2012, 10:33 AM	#7
Mrgunsngear Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2011 Location: Carolina Posts: 3,415	Well, it stovepiped at first. Then, the ejection waa straight to the face regardless of shooter/ammo. Then, it came back and was much worse. I'm on my phone now so I can't post videos, but some members here are also subscribers to my youtube page; maybe they can post them so everyone can see the evidence... All that said, I own 19 Glocks and that's the only one that has ever had issues of any kind. Also, Glocks customer service has been great. They've paid shipping every time and my guess is they'll just send me a new gun this time. I'll post an update when I get the gun back. __________________ Mrgunsngear Youtube Channel

May 21, 2012, 11:25 AM	#9
Mrgunsngear Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2011 Location: Carolina Posts: 3,415	Well keep in mind that the post 2010 Gen3 19s and 17s are having the exact same issues. __________________ Mrgunsngear Youtube Channel

May 21, 2012, 06:20 AM	#2
geetarman Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,157	I have a gen4 G17. I had some problems with the first magazine run through the gun and none since. I have the newer recoil spring in mine. No issues with it either. Geetarman

May 21, 2012, 10:16 AM	#6
Billy Shears Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2011 Posts: 606	My Gen4 G19 has 6,000+ rounds through it with no problems whatsoever. All original parts, nothing aftermarket. I also have a trouble free Gen4 G17, but the round count is still under a thousand.

May 21, 2012, 10:47 AM	#8
Noreaster Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2011 Location: New England Posts: 1,449	Thanks for info. I would rather get a Gen 4. There are a couple of Gen 3 9mms I could purchase but I really like the Gen 4 grip without a backstrap. Also I don't experience slide bite with the Gen 4 grip.

May 21, 2012, 12:02 PM	#10
Metrodriver1 Junior Member Join Date: May 21, 2012 Posts: 1	I have a Gen4 17 with 1500+ rounds and a Gen4 26 with around 600 rounds through it. Neither gun has ever malfunctioned. I have a older Gen4 23 that had the older recoil assembly in it. I took advantage of getting the free updated recoil assembly from glock, even though the old recoil assembly had over 2000 rounds on it and I only had a single type 1 malfunction (stove pipe) at around 300 rounds. My experience with the current gen4's are that they are extremely reliable. The G17 I have taken to Frontsight twice, and it's been covered in dirt and dust and 600 rounds on the last day and it keeps performing flawlessly.

May 21, 2012, 04:18 PM	#11
IMightBeWrong Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2009 Posts: 814	First run 17 with the original spring was flawless. Sold it for a 26 gen 4. It was also flawless. Sold it too. I know some people never sell anything, but I can't afford to have all the things I want nowadays. __________________ "Intelligence is nothing more than discussing things with others. Limitless wisdom comes of this." - 山本常朝

May 23, 2012, 10:29 AM	#12
Noreaster Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2011 Location: New England Posts: 1,449	Good reviews. Thanks for the info. Now I just need to find one and stock up on ammo!

May 23, 2012, 11:05 AM	#13
Fargazer Senior Member Join Date: October 4, 2010 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 466	My G17 had a problem occasionally stovepiping; the ejector needed replacement. Since there's a Glock Armorer at my LGS, he got one from Glock and we installed it together so I could see what was involved. Simple operation, and no charge. Details here. Since then, it's run flawlessly. I'm very pleased with it, and enjoy shooting it at GSSF events. __________________ NRA Life Member

May 23, 2012, 11:13 AM	#14
MrBorland Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2007 Location: NC Posts: 2,614	My Gen4 G17 had some reliability (feed/eject) issues, but Glock sent me their recoil spring replacement, and I've had no trouble since (even though I've yet to clean it ).

May 24, 2012, 04:06 AM	#15
Noreaster Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2011 Location: New England Posts: 1,449	plouffedaddy If you were going to purchase a new Glock in 9mm tomorrow what would you buy, Gen 3 or Gen 4. Also when using the Gen 4s do you go without a backstrap or use the medium and turn it into a Gen 3 grip? My Gen4 22 gives me slide bite with the medium backstrap and I'm worried about slide bite if I go with a Gen 3.

May 24, 2012, 06:18 AM	#16
Mrgunsngear Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2011 Location: Carolina Posts: 3,415	Back on a computer... Here's the video of my wife shooting the gun after the first time back from the factory (Blazer ammo, properly cleaned/lubricated): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIYtqwcGVA0&feature=plcp Here's her shooting it after the 2nd time back from the factory (same ammo, gun/shooter/mag/ect...): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIYtqwcGVA0&feature=plcp I would (and have) buy a Gen 3. Not because I don't trust the Gen4s but I prefer the Gen3 grips with grip tape to to the Gen4 grips. I use the medium backstraps on my Gen4s FWIW.... __________________ Mrgunsngear Youtube Channel

May 24, 2012, 09:21 AM	#17
Johannes_Paulsen Senior Member Join Date: April 26, 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 297	Had some trouble with the recoil spring on our Gen 4 G19. The spring was replaced under warranty, and we have not had any problems since.