is a gen four worth the extra money

Discussion in 'What Glock Should I Get' started by kulok77, Mar 26, 2012.

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  1. Mar 26, 2012 #1
    kulok77

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    It seems like with a gen4,you are paying more for the same gun.I will be buying a model22 within a week.just wanted to know if the 4 was worth the extra cash
     
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  3. Mar 26, 2012 #2
    SHOOTER13

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    Welcome to the Glock Forum kulok77 !!

    Personal preference in my opinion...
     
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  5. Mar 26, 2012 #3
    Mike P

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    Most that have Gen4's IMO are buying them for the newer smaller grips{that why I've bought several of them now}. Also they come with three magazines instead of two. So if you consider the extra mag, the cost kind of off sets itself.
     
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  6. Mar 26, 2012 #4
    G22GEN4

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    My gen 3 came wit 3 mags also. Few minor issues with gen 4 but the choice is urs. I swapped mine for gen 3.... It's FLAWLESS.
     
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  7. Mar 26, 2012 #5
    Mike P

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    In most instances the Gen3's only come with two.:cool:
     
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  8. Mar 26, 2012 #6
    G22GEN4

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    Yeah mine was a shooters pack I guess an extra mag & a range bag makes it a shooters pack idk. But for $499 & free shippin ill take it lol
     
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  9. Mar 27, 2012 #7
    mauro3005

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    If your getting blue label they are same price. Both come with 3 mags. The red label comes with 2 mags for gen 3 and 3 for gen 4. The only price different should be for the extra mag. So maybe 20-25 more. Hold both and if you can shoot both. The slimmer grip might make a world of difference for you.
     
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  10. Mar 27, 2012 #8
    glocknloaded

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    Being in California I dont even get a choice :( but I love my gen 3 g17
     
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  11. Mar 27, 2012 #9
    G22GEN4

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    What do u mean by blue & red label
     
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  12. Mar 27, 2012 #10
    mauro3005

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    Blue label are the flicks they sell to law enforcement at a discounted price. Or if you get a 2 yr membership to GSSF you can buy at the discounted price
     
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  13. Mar 27, 2012 #11
    mauro3005

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    Glocks not flicks*
     
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  14. Mar 27, 2012 #12
    G22GEN4

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    Oh. Well I'm no leo or have a membership I just bought it online lol
     
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  15. Mar 27, 2012 #13
    kulok77

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    Thanks for the info guys I do have older g27 and just got to have its big brother.I'm going with the g22 gen 4.
     
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  16. Mar 27, 2012 #14
    ParteePants

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    Stupid autocorrect! Lol
     
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  17. Mar 27, 2012 #15
    PUNISHER

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    I got my Gen4 $60 cheaper then the Gen3. So far me it was worth it.
     
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  18. Mar 27, 2012 #16
    GunnerGSP

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    I chose the gen 3 (model 23).

    The extra mag with the gen 4 was not a big deal and the grip on the gen3 was fine. I used the money I saved to buy projectiles.

    If you shoot a lot and like a smaller or larger grip, the gen 4 with the extra mag and backstraps may be worth it.
     
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  19. Mar 27, 2012 #17
    msandoval858

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    I like the smaller grip of the Gen 4, feels more natural in my hand. I really grew to like the texture as well once I fired them a few times. The extra mag is an added value as well.

    Based on that, any Glock I buy will likely be a Gen 4.
     
    msandoval858, Mar 27, 2012
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  20. Mar 29, 2012 #18
    Glock19

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    Another (assumed) benefit of the Gen4's are the double recoil spring. I am debating now on the Gen4 21 for myself now. Let us know what you end up buying with a review etc. Thanks.
     
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  21. Mar 30, 2012 #19
    teksid

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    Let me put it this way,I wish my three Gen 3's were Gen 4's too.I really like the grip better.
     
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  22. Apr 11, 2012 #20
    kulok77

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    Well I fought between gen4 g21, gen 3,g 21,,and hens 3& 4 g22 and went with g22 gen 3 .it felt better in my hands.price was not a deal breaker. Oh and just didn't like the grip texture of the 4s.review through my eyes to come.
     
    kulok77, Apr 11, 2012
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