Glock 19 gen 3, 10rd mag question

**bluedog** · 08-21-16, 20:14

Time to restock. Should I buy gen 4 mags and call it good to go? Or are there better alternatives?

tia

**_Stormin_** · 08-21-16, 20:16

Are there any differences in the mags? I was under the impression that they were all the same, and that the changes to the pistol were in other places.

**bluedog** · 08-21-16, 20:18

I *believe* the gen 4 mag is compatible with the gen 3 pistol, with right handed mag release?

**Firefly** · 08-21-16, 20:38

I have a Gen 1 17, Gen 3 34, and Gen 4 17.

I use all my mags interchangeably. I think the only issue is if you have a Gen 4 and have it set up for left handed use.

**bluedog** · 08-21-16, 20:42

Thanks.

**arbninftry** · 08-21-16, 22:33

I think, the only new magazines being made now are Gen4 compatible, from Glock. But that does not mean you won't find old stock still in a businesses inventory.

There are also credible magazines in the market place from companies like ETS and Magpul.

**DirectTo** · 08-21-16, 22:50

Originally Posted by Firefly

I use all my mags interchangeably. I think the only issue is if you have a Gen 4 and have it set up for left handed use.

Nailed it. They are, fortunately, all interchangeable.

**bluedog** · 08-21-16, 23:21

Originally Posted by arbninftry

I think, the only new magazines being made now are Gen4 compatible, from Glock. But that does not mean you won't find old stock still in a businesses inventory.

There are also credible magazines in the market place from companies like ETS and Magpul.

Thanks. Haven't been keeping tabs with changes etc. I'll look into those, but if there are no issues QC or otherwise, I'm fine with current production.