glock still cranking out gen 3's?

**kenndapp** · 06-04-12, 17:40

It seems glock is still cranking out gen3's,they are still available from all the major distributors. How long do think glock will continue to make gen 3's before they completely faze them in out to focus only on gen4's? Does any body remember how long gen3's were around before they couldn't find a gen2 any more?

I ask because I want to purchase a new gen3. With glock going through all the revision of parts on problem gen3's and 4's it seems they are finally getting it together, so my plan was to wait a bit to purchase an gen3 g17....with the ultimate goal being to get the latest manufactured gen3 17 that I could.......that way I could almost ensure that I would receive a problem free gen3 with all the "bugs worked out". It would contain the latest revision of "problem" parts IE..... extractor and ejector.

Sound like a good plan? I just don't want to wait to long and not be able to find a new gen3. Although gen4's seem to be problem free now, I am much more comfortable and accustomed to the gen3, hence....this post. What are your thoughts? Thank you everyone.

**Evan_O** · 06-04-12, 18:07

I think they will be making them for the foreseeable future. Glock has made no indication so far they're reading to discontinue them and they still have some pretty big contracts for the gen3 model. Just my opinion...

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**Delta One** · 06-04-12, 19:33

I agree, there are plenty of examples of the Gen 3s actively being used and sought after.

My work issued the Gen 3 21sf, even the old Gen 3s are getting reconditioned and reissued for use, only when we're completely dry will we start ordering the Gen 4. So there will be a ton of Gen 3s on the market for a very long time.

With that said the Gen 4 feels a lot more comfortable for me, it would be worth it for you to definitely check them out over the Gen 3, as they are super easy to get accustomed to IMO.

**VIP3R 237** · 06-04-12, 19:39

I feel the gen 3 will be available until sales drop off enough from the gen 4.

**plouffedaddy** · 06-04-12, 20:00

Originally Posted by VIP3R 237

I feel the gen 3 will be available until sales drop off enough from the gen 4.

I agree; they're still backordered so demand is there....

**djmorris** · 06-05-12, 08:30

Just put a brand new Glock 19 Gen 3 on layaway. I think they'll still be making them for at least 3-4 years.

**DocGKR** · 06-05-12, 10:12

Doesn't seem to make much difference in terms of reliability any more, as the gen 3 G17/G19's are now having as many problems as the gen 4's...

**kenndapp** · 06-05-12, 10:21

is apex kit available yet? i would feel much more comfortable buying a glock right now if i knew that apex had my back.

**brickboy240** · 06-05-12, 12:21

Yep, they still make them and they will bean your head with brass just like their 4th gen cousins.

I am living proof of that.

Until they really get this ejection issue squared away...I'd avoid all newer made 9mm Glocks.

- brickboy240