What is wrong with a Glock 19?

Between the ineffective sights, the problematic recoil spring, the erratic shell ejection, and the hefty trigger action, I cannot bring myself to buy a Gen 4. There are simply too many problems with the Glock 19 Gen 4.

What was wrong with Gen 4 Glocks?

GLOCK GEN 4 PROBLEMS Because of all the alterations in the frame and grip dimensions, three key components of all Gen 4 handgun’s action also had to go through slight changes in measurement — specifically the size of the ejection window, the extractor, and the ejector.

Is the Glock 19 Gen 4 a good gun?

The Glock 19 Gen 4 is a powerful, accurate, no-frills semi-automatic handgun. The fact that it comes from a brand whose models have become standard equipment of professional law enforcement also makes it a very good choice for your personal protection.

Is the Glock 19 reliable?

The Glock 19 Gen 5 makes some great improvements over the last generations. It’s no wonder countless police agencies and military units choose the G19 for its legendary reliability, decent ergonomics and accuracy, and ammo capacity. Plus the size lends itself for concealed carry.

What is the difference between Gen 4 and Gen 5 Glocks?

These specs are mostly identical to the Gen 4 model except for the overall width. The Gen 4 is slightly slimmer at 1.26 inches overall width. The weight of the Gen 5 with a full mag of ammo is the same as the Gen 4. Both guns come in at 30.16 ounces fully loaded.

Are GLOCK Gen 4 discontinued?

It appears that what many of us were predicting finally happened yesterday: GLOCK Gen4 guns are no longer being produced in favor of the Gen5 GLOCK pistols.

Is the Glock 20 reliable?

While not an ideal solution in tactical and urban scenarios, the Glock 20 has earned a sizable following as a reliable hunting and survival handgun; notably, Denmark’s Sirius Sled Patrol continues to use the Glock 20 as a defensive weapon against polar bears.

Are Gen 4 Glocks reliable?

The Glock 17 Gen 4 pistol is one of the most reliable handguns on the market. Within the rental fleet at Shoot Smart, the Glock 17 is one of the most popular handguns used by customers. Even though the pistol is fired thousands of times, it maintains one of the lowest out-of-service rates of any handgun in the fleet.