Gen 4 glock 17 problems only books

Personally, i did not find anything with the gen 4 that will cause me to trade my second generation glock 19 for the new model. I installed a kkm stainless barrel, added nght sights, a vickers mag release and extended slide release. My 40 has been very reliable with sig 180gr fmj and underwood 180gr ammo. Trigger with trigger bar fits gen3 g17,17l,22,24,31,34,35. Discussion in general glocking started by jeffr9, jan 21, 2016. But i notice all the gen4s have 17 gen4 written on the slide. I expected the bbs to curve off at greater distances but have had no such issues. Otherwise, you need to have the slide machined to accept the optic. Glock dropping magazine when firing the leading glock.

If you are having problems with your firing system, consult a qualified glock armorer. Either in general the 9mm models are oversprung, or there has been a severely detrimental change to extractors or looser tolerances are being allowed. Thanks to a marketing department that could sell bayonets to millionaires and billionaires, glocks bricklike semiautomatic pistols are universally recognized, glamorized and immortalized. Please note that there could be more wrong with a firing system in a glock than is outlined above. Handguns typically arrive within 23 business days and long guns within 45 business days. Fixxxer gen 4 grip slug plug fits glock 17 19 22 23 31 34 35 fits only generation 4. The order in the picture is a bit mixed up, but this is how it goes. Those that grew up in the past few decades may not realize how sensational the glock pistol was when it was first introduced.

The spare parts package for glock 17 is vague and does not. Looking more like the original two generations than gens 3 and 4, i admit i was underwhelmed by what appeared to be minor tweaks glock engineered into the gen5. Internally, the new glock dual recoil spring assembly substantially reduces the wear and tear on the system. The model 35 was originally designed as a target gun to be used in various shooting competitions. The other is longer, configuring the grip to the same length as a glock 17. Imi defense level 2 tactical roto holster paddle lumiere laser glock 17,19,22, 23,25,31. Our custom glock gallery features a few of the custom guns we have completed during the past 5 years. The glock 17 is a 9 mm short recoiloperated, lockedbreech semiautomatic pistol that uses a modified browning camlock system adapted from the hipower pistol. I thought the gen 4 recall only affected the new g1722 and g1923 as they have the new dual recoil springs. As indicated in the product descriptions, not all parts and accessories on this site are official glock products. Rauch i prefer the sf over the back strap attachments.

Hoping also for a glock green laser in smaller sizes as well as large. A couple of years ago i shot a glock 20 for the first time. I purchased a glock 17 gen4, or at least i thought it was gen4, about a year and a half ago. Glad to hear im not the only person that has trouble repeatedly drawing a glock thanks to the blister is leaves on my middle knuckle. Generation 1 glock 17 will have varied rail lengths identified by pebble stone grip. The gen 4 pistols from glock offer some nice improvements. As for reliability issues, i fired 200 rounds winchester 9mm white box today with no problems. Had to buy this one because i have a gen 4 glock 19 and am utilizing he beaver tail back strap. Compare out of stock check back shortly more on the way. If you want to use a factory glock barrel, you can do that as well. After some research looking at pix of gen4s and gen3s, it seems like i have a gen3 instead of a gen4.

At this price point, it is only worth it if you need it quickly. Glock gen 4 vs gen 5 handgun differences what are they. Ever since glock made its debut into the le world back in the late 1980s, there has been a quest t suarez sights and zeroing your pistol the iron sights do in fact have to be zeroed if you want something more than point shooting at an. I bought a extended slide release, installed it and now every time i fire a round the magazine drops out of the mag well. I traded a gen 4 17 for the gen 4 34 that i have now. Above is a view of the glock 17 gen 5 next to a glock 34 gen 4. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. Sep 07, 2011 gen4 recall of glock 23 and glock taclas. I recently acquired a gen 4 glock 31, and have had no problems at the range at all. I found that large framed glocks fit my hand far more securely and comfortably than my first choice for glock flavored concealed carry. Recover tactical rc12 rail for the glock 17 and 22 gen 1 and 2. With a 17 round capacity, this gives you 52 rounds available if you carry a double magazine pouch on the offside and a loaded chamber. Fixxxer gen 4 grip slug plug fits glock 17 19 22 23 31 34 35 fits. Remember that because theyre semiautomatic pistols, glocks will only fire one time.

Both are enticing offers but even if i had money to spare, im not sure id want one over the other. The slide seems to lock back 5075% of the time after a round is fired. This one here is from a gen 4 glock, which will work in a gen 3 slide. The slide locks back even if the magazine is not empty.

When it comes to getting a grip on the gun, the g21sf for short framed is darn near perfect. Comes with additional back straps to add width to the grip. The glock 17 gen 5 has been available to the public for about days. The glock 35 gen 4 offers the same features as the other gen 4 models, but you get the only glock. It does have the cutouts on the sides, but it will function as a regular glock 17. Use this on your gen4 9mm40357 to closely match the trigger pull and feel of gen glock. All of the sudden everyone is a gen expert as just saying gen 3, gen 4 makes it appear you know detailed differences on the long term development of.

None would have been possible, however, without the granddaddy of them all the glock 17. Select firearms are now able to be ordered online and shipped to your local bass pro shops. Advantage arms gun parts for glock for sale in stock ebay. With groundbreaking polymer construction and a safe action trigger, the glock 17 was a revolutionary handgun.

New gen 4 glock 17 magazine problems help and input wanted. Sep 29, 2011 glock 17 gen 4 its hard to beat a doublestack polymer wonder gun for this type of event. The 17 had the old style and i never had any problems with it, but i replaced it anyway. Ejector stamped with number 336 was the culprit glock having some problems with gen4 guns also. Difference between glock gen1, glock gen2, glock gen3. Glock 19 gen4 semiauto pistol reliability and simplicity have made glock semiautomatic pistols a favored sidearm for law enforcement, military, and civilian use all over the world. I imagine this is because the 19 is at least 3x more popular than all the other models, so there is a larger sample of problem guns out there. With all the features come problems that early adopters of the glock gen 4 had to put up with, three of the most common problems being directly related to the change in frame and grip dimensions. This factory original glock gen5 trigger housing ejector assembly easily replaces a worn out or broken housing. Helps prevent cycling problems, improves reliability and overall performance. Its hard for me to encourage her to get a better grip when she shoots other handguns just fine.

The french preferred the glock 17 gen 5 over the hs2000 and cz p10 offerings that also made it to the final selection phase. The latest buzz words around the glock word is gen. Gen 4 glock problems and how to resolve them part i. The new gen 4 glock 17 in the foreground the glock 17 gen 4, compared with the previous gen 3 in the back in 2010, the real glock gen 4 model was presented, with the austrian manufacturer acknowledging the, up to then, unofficial generation naming custom to the point of actually engraving it on the side of the handguns slide next to the. Immediately removed the backstrap and stuck this right it. Features a captured, ismi chrome silicon flat spring thats heattreated, shot peened, and calibrated to the factoryspec 17. With my first g19 58k rounds, the only failures i experienced were directly. My second g19 initially had firstround feeding issues for a while, due.

Maintenance should not be performed by anyone other than a glock certified armorer. The glock 19 is a midsize pistol, shooting the 9x19mm pistol cartridge 9mm parabellum, a standard military round thats easy to find ammo for anywhere. Glock oem parts glock oem frame parts from ghost inc. When in glock 19 configuration, you can run glock 19 magazines and larger. The only time that it has failed to fire was when i had one round of tulammo that had a hard primer. Remove slide from receiver grasp the pistol in the right or left hand in such a way that four fingers rest over the slide and the thumb rests on the rear side of the receiver fig. Here are just 10 of my criteria and factors i use for evaluating any handgun, so i will use them for the g17 gen 5. No problems with the exception of the replaced ejector on the g26. What kills me is that she does not have any of these issues with other handguns, only her glock 19 and a glock 17 that we tried. Similar to that of the g43, the gen5 trigger housing ejector assembly eliminates the connector spring and has a slot for the trigger bar to ride in, improving overall stability of the trigger bar. Lone wolf distributors glock trigger with trigger bar. The above information is only being presented as general information.

The surface of the frame features the new gen4 rough textured profile. I havent used any other weight 10mm ammo or changed recoil spring weights. Glock oem parts glock oem frame parts from ghost inc, leaders in oem glock parts and replacement components. Oct 10, 2011 the new gen 4 g17 is having similar problems and guess what one of the fixes glock has been working on. Glock 17 gen4 problems the leading glock forum and. Lone wolf distributors is proud to announce that the exclusive rights have been purchased from ptooma productions, and now the complete glock reference guide is better than ever. Im having a fairly frustrating problem with a brand new glock 17 gen 4. Ive always been a glock fan since i started carrying the 17 as my secondary in iraq in 2006. Get a replacement or change your serrated or grooved trigger for a smoother better feeling trigger. This is designed perfectly to be used when utilizing the back straps. Its only natural that we have a round video update on the gun already. To switch it only requires a small flat head screwdriver to manipulate the magazine release spring in and out of the necessary notch.

Apr 20, 2014 at the fgst eat n shoot today, i ran into some problems with my glock 23 gen 4. Here you can find product information and important safety instructions to help you get the most out of your glock. Glock gen4 recoil spring recall guns holsters and gear. Umarex g17 gen 5 gbb problems and quick look duration. With close to 300 pages of detailed diagrams and more than 400 photos.

Re attached the back strap and it was a perfect fit. These do not require an ffl and can ship directly to your door. I know people complain about the glock bar of soap feel. That didnt work to good, so i called glock again and they said they sent me the wrong recoil spring, can you believe that. Glock handguns use three safety mechanisms, but none of them. Several of the enhancements may be worth enough to you to warrant the outlay of your money. Glock 17, 17l and 34 accessories cheaper than dirt. The firearms locking mechanism uses a linkless, vertically tilting barrel with a rectangular breech that locks into the ejection port cutout in the slide. While there had been polymer frame handguns before, none were as affordable or widely available as the glock 17. Gen 4 glock 17 problems update if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Find the best glock accessories available when you shop online at. Do all glock 17 gen4s have 17 gen4 written on the slide. This pistol is one that i have had going on two years, and i have put several thousand rounds through it with nigh a problem. If youre talking glock 17, however, revolutionary is more than appropriate.

I am ready to purchase the complete gen 4 group of glocks and hope that any and all problems have been resolved. Only been a glock owner for 3 years so i can speak for the early gen models but would highly reccomend gen 4. It seems in some cases repeated attempts to fix the issue by replacing parts does nothing. Aac1722g3 17 22, a kit for gen 3 glock long rifle rimfire that comes with with a 10round magazine and bag. The glock 17 gen 4 is supplied with three magazines. We have these polymer 80 completion kits available for glock 17, glock 19, glock 26, glock 34 and glock 43.

In addition to my criteria, there are other subjective features that may be appealing for some, like a certain style, mag release location. Naturally, magazine compatibility changes when you swap these grips out. The glock 17 is equipped with threedot iron sights from the box. If you wanted to add a reflex optic to your glock, you need a model like this. I might be incorrect, but i think glock was replacing the springs free of charge if you call in. After shooting them, though, i believe glock s gen5 is its best gen yet. Sao supply stainless extended slide lock lever for gen 15 glock models. I do wish that all pistols companies would take this into account since glock isnt the only offender. The rc12 picatinny rail adapter for the glock 17 and glock 22 generation 1 and 2 installs in under 3 minutes and is far and away the only way to mount a. The new gen 4 g17 is having similar problems and guess what one of the fixes glock has been working on. New gen 4 glock 17 magazine problems help and input wanted if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. All mos slides will include all 4 mounting plates and hardware regardless of whether you select the stripped or complete configuration. The latest version of glocks original model features over 20 design modifications from the g17 gen4, including the glock marksman barrel, an ndlc finish, ambidextrous slide stop levers, a grip with no finger grooves, and a flared magwell. It is pushed upward to release the firing pin for firing only when the trigger is actuated and the.

Glock has made at least 4 different ones to get the problem fixed so yes the recoil spring will give you those problems and yes replacing the recoil springs is the first step in fixing your gen. Hardened stainless steel guide rod wont break or flex and bind the spring like the factory plastic rod. High round count, lowrecoiling 9mm ammo, easy availability of crimson trace lasergrips and a rail to attach a crimson trace lightguard makes this a strong contender or the ideal m3gi pistol. The glock is a series of polymerframed, short recoiloperated, lockedbreech semiautomatic. Shop fixxxer gen 4 grip slug plug fits glock 17 19 22 23 31 34 35 fits only generation 4. Glock handguns havent changed much since the early 80s. Jan 04, 2014 i recently acquired a gen 4 glock 31, and have had no problems at the range at all. Glock 17 gen 4 revolutionary is a term that has been thrown around pretty loosely when it comes to handguns, for the sake of artificially inflating the prestige of firearms and gun products. One is shorter, resulting in a grip the same length as a glock 19. Aug 30, 2016 the glock 17 gen 4 incorporates a dual recoilspring assembly which is intended to increase spring life and reduce recoil the result is a firearm that is even more manageable to fire than the original glock 17 which had already made shooting a breeze. Glock seeks to provide pistol owners with all of the information they need to safely operate and maintain their glock pistols.