How can you tell???

leathermarshmallow · January 8, 2011, 05:40 PM

Alright all you Glockofiles. I see all of you all talking about the different generations of Glocks. How can you tell?

I have a model 23 that has a rail under the barrel. Does that make it a gen 3?

9x19 · January 8, 2011, 06:10 PM

You must become one with the Glock... then they'll tell you.

Yes, 3rd gen is finger-grooved front strap and accessory rail (no rail on the sub-compacts).

ojibweindian · January 8, 2011, 06:14 PM

I thought the way to tell was to check between its legs

voyager4520 · January 8, 2011, 09:51 PM

Yours is Gen3 unless it has detachable backstraps and a reversible magazine catch.

9x19 · January 9, 2011, 02:42 AM

If you Google "Glock Generations" you'll find lots of images on-line.

IMightBeWrong · January 9, 2011, 03:10 AM

I don't mind putting it simply for ya!

Gen 1: No rough texture anywhere on the frame, no rail. I believe the Glock 17 is the only Glock that came in a Gen 1, but refer to my screen name.

Gen 2: Rough Texture added to the front and back strap of the pistol. Smoother sides. This generation encapsulated the recoil spring assembly whereas the Gen 1 had a spring that could come off of the guide rod.

Gen 2.5: This wasn't considered a true Glock Generation because it lasted a very short time. It was Just like the Glock Gen 2 but with Finger Grooves. No frame rail.

Gen 3: Same texture as Gen 2 and 2.5 with the finger grooves and an added frame rail for the first time.

Gen 4: Different grip sizes based on backstraps, dual recoil spring, reversible and enlarged magazine release, new RTF3 texture.

The RTF2 series was not considered a new Gen, but a modified Gen 3 with a very rough grip and (depending on the manufacturing date) fish scale slide serrations.

Gen 3 also offered Olive Drab frame colors.

S&W Kinda Guy · January 9, 2011, 03:16 AM

Another note is, the Gen 4's say "Gen 4" on them, right after the model number. Not sure about the other generations, but the above posters seemed to have handle that.

ElrodCod · January 9, 2011, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IMightBeWrong

fish scale slide serrations

Gills bro....fish gills.

David the Gnome · January 9, 2011, 10:09 AM

They have definitions and pictures of each generation on the wikipedia page.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glock_pistol

HKGuns · January 9, 2011, 10:24 AM

Pretty sure Gen 4 finally has the sights on the side of the frame.

Leejack · January 9, 2011, 10:28 AM

LOL!

Sgt Pepper · January 9, 2011, 11:05 AM

They finally offer the HoMeBoY Night Sights as a factory option? Sweet!

January 8, 2011, 05:40 PM	#1
leathermarshmallow Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2010 Location: WEST VIRGINIA Posts: 108	How can you tell??? Alright all you Glockofiles. I see all of you all talking about the different generations of Glocks. How can you tell? I have a model 23 that has a rail under the barrel. Does that make it a gen 3?

January 8, 2011, 06:10 PM	#2
9x19 Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 1998 Location: Sherman, TX USA Posts: 3,750	You must become one with the Glock... then they'll tell you. Yes, 3rd gen is finger-grooved front strap and accessory rail (no rail on the sub-compacts). __________________ Make mine lean, mean, and 9x19!

January 8, 2011, 09:51 PM	#4
voyager4520 Senior Member Join Date: April 1, 2009 Location: SE Colorado Posts: 840	Yours is Gen3 unless it has detachable backstraps and a reversible magazine catch. __________________ Glock 23,27

January 9, 2011, 02:42 AM	#5
9x19 Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 1998 Location: Sherman, TX USA Posts: 3,750	If you Google "Glock Generations" you'll find lots of images on-line. __________________ Make mine lean, mean, and 9x19!

January 9, 2011, 03:10 AM	#6
IMightBeWrong Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2009 Posts: 814	I don't mind putting it simply for ya! Gen 1: No rough texture anywhere on the frame, no rail. I believe the Glock 17 is the only Glock that came in a Gen 1, but refer to my screen name. Gen 2: Rough Texture added to the front and back strap of the pistol. Smoother sides. This generation encapsulated the recoil spring assembly whereas the Gen 1 had a spring that could come off of the guide rod. Gen 2.5: This wasn't considered a true Glock Generation because it lasted a very short time. It was Just like the Glock Gen 2 but with Finger Grooves. No frame rail. Gen 3: Same texture as Gen 2 and 2.5 with the finger grooves and an added frame rail for the first time. Gen 4: Different grip sizes based on backstraps, dual recoil spring, reversible and enlarged magazine release, new RTF3 texture. The RTF2 series was not considered a new Gen, but a modified Gen 3 with a very rough grip and (depending on the manufacturing date) fish scale slide serrations. Gen 3 also offered Olive Drab frame colors. __________________ "Intelligence is nothing more than discussing things with others. Limitless wisdom comes of this." - 山本常朝

January 8, 2011, 06:14 PM	#3
ojibweindian Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2000 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 1,198	I thought the way to tell was to check between its legs

January 9, 2011, 03:16 AM	#7
S&W Kinda Guy Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2009 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 331	Another note is, the Gen 4's say "Gen 4" on them, right after the model number. Not sure about the other generations, but the above posters seemed to have handle that. __________________ “If the Third World War is fought with nuclear weapons, the fourth will be fought with bows and arrows.”

January 9, 2011, 10:09 AM	#9
David the Gnome Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2007 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,092	They have definitions and pictures of each generation on the wikipedia page. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glock_pistol __________________ Si vis pacem, para bellum.

January 9, 2011, 10:24 AM	#10
HKGuns Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2005 Location: Bora Bora Posts: 932	Pretty sure Gen 4 finally has the sights on the side of the frame.

January 9, 2011, 10:28 AM	#11
Leejack Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: The Alamo! Posts: 2,056	LOL!

January 9, 2011, 11:05 AM	#12
Sgt Pepper Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 811	They finally offer the HoMeBoY Night Sights as a factory option? Sweet!