We recently discussed whether or not your trust in GLOCK handguns has been shaken as they continue to have ongoing issues with their Gen4 and newer Gen3 handguns. The vast majority of you expressed that you trusted the GLOCKs that you own and have proven on the range but that isn’t really what I was after so I think I’ll rephrase the question.
Let’s say that you have the choice between a brand new Gen4 GLOCK and an older, used Gen3 GLOCK for a handgun training course that you were attending the next day. Which would you choose assuming all factors are the same (price, accessories, etc.)? Does a perceived loss of reliability affect your decision?
i would pick the gen3
Both would be a better choice than a Kimber… In all seriousness a Gen 3.
Definitely the Gen 3.
I believe I would still take the GEN4 I still like the recoil management of the new spring system in that caliber. I did not think Glock really had to do any tweeking to the 9mm. Other thatn the new fram style. I really like it. Although as I stated in the original post my wife caries a GEN4 model 19 and has of yet, with well over a thousands through it, had any issues with brass from her weapon hitting her in the face or head.
“That caliber” I was refering to above is .40. I was interupted while writing that.
Almost no one actually shoots their gun, I wouldn’t consider either more reliable simply based on the facts presented.
I would still prefer a GEN3 (RTF2 actually) but that is my preference regardless if it is used or not.
Used Gen3….tested and trusted
I would definitely go with the used gen 3
+1 to Gen 3.
Unless the Gen 4 is a better deal and fits your hand more comfortably.