4th Generation Glock

[MAP]

I had an opportunity to handle the new 4th generation Glock 22. These are my observations.

New reversible mag release. Larger rectangular face does not appear to be extended.

New recoil spring arrangement. It looks like a dual captured spring setup. It will not retrofit older G22s.

Frame with texturing similar to current RTF frames, but not as sharp. Frame is higher in the area that contacts the web of your hand. The distance between the trigger and the rear of the frame is noticeably shorter. Same profile as current Glock frames but slightly smaller in the rear. There are two (medium and large) backstraps that go over the rear area of the frame. These are held in by the trigger housing pin.

Standard slide serrations.

No pics allowed. Not official yet.

Mike

[JHC]

Very interesting. Especially the dual captured spring part. Thanks for the heads up.

[subzero]

New reversible mag release. Larger rectangular face does not appear to be extended.

Will this allow use of standard (read: old) magazines?

[MAP]

Will this allow use of standard (read: old) magazines?

Old mags should be fine.

[RAM Engineer]

Will this allow use of standard (read: old) magazines?

I hope that TangoDown/Larry Vickers work their magic on this new mag release. I have theirs on all my Glocks.

MAP, what is your opinion on the new backstraps? Well done (like M&P or HK P30) or half-baked?

[M4arc]

What was your overall impression? Did Glock appear to get it right?

[MAP]

What was your overall impression? Did Glock appear to get it right?

The ergonomics on the gun are the same, only smaller. It has the same Glock "feel" It is, imo, an incremental improvement. If you love the way a current Glock feels you'll probably like the 4th generation. If you hate the way a Glock feels the 4th generation won't change your opinion.

In the end, the biggest improvement may be the recoil spring setup for .40 shooters.

Mike

[VA_Dinger]

Awesome Mike, thanks for bringing us the news on the new Glocks.

[M4arc]

Hey MAP, one more quick question; what about the slide release (lock), was that any different or still the same?

I can hardly wait to flop down my cash for one!

[kmrtnsn]

I have a theory that this new Glock, with its reconfigurable backstrap setup and the new recoil spring is going to be Glock's bid to capture the DHS/ICE pistol contract.