Gen 4 Glock Photo
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Picture courtesy of SaysUncle.com
SayUncle has a picture of what is purported to be the Gen 4 Glock pistol due out in January 2010. The picture clearly shows the interchangeable back straps and new texture on the grip. The magazine release appears larger than the current generation.
The model designation on the slide is slightly changed, adding a “Gen 4″ next to the model number.
The photo, if real, also shows the other outward appearances of the pistol to be largely unchanged. The rear slide serrations are typical of the standard Glock pistols, not those of the RTF2 models. The finger ridges on the front of the grip are still there (some hate ‘em, others love them).
Thanks to SayUncle for breaking this news. Go over to SayUncle for a large photo, and to read his take on the photo.
Picture courtesy of SaysUncle.com
Picture courtesy of SaysUncle.com
10 Comments
December 18th, 2009 at 10:25 am
I have one word for you photoshop. but i wouldn’t be surprised if it’s not far off. I am still hoping for a merge between compact and subcompact somewhere in between the two.
December 24th, 2009 at 10:17 am
THIS GUN IS NOT PHOTOSHOPPED! I recently sat through an armorers course and held a true Gen 4 glock. I was forbidden to take photographs, due to the fact that pictures had NOT yet been released to the public. The above photograph is in FACT an adequate representation of the new G22. The magazine release is larger and completely reversable for left-handed shooters. Additionally, all recoil springs have been replaced with DOUBLE RECOIL variations. Fourth Gen models will make their debut in January 2010, with the 17 and 22 appearing first. The 19 and 23 (compact) models will follow suit in March. (I’ve also been told that the 20/20SF and 21/21SF will appear in an RTF format around summer 2010, for those who are interested.)
December 30th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
Yes, I handled one today. The picture above is accurate. The mag release is much better, but it is NOT ambi nor reversable. The recoil spring is a double spring unit, much like a G27 unit on steroids. The grip texture is a less dense RTF pattern in a hard format instead of tacky. This is actually an improvement over the existing slippery grip.
The long-awaited backstraps are disappointing, to say the least. The standard grip does not seen to be meaningfully reduced nor the angle altered nor the hump on the bottom of the grip eliminated in any way. The two supplied backstraps snap OVER the existing backstrap to make it BIGGER. In order to do that, the trigger housing pin must be removed and replaced with a supplied longer one. Forget to do that and your pistol might fail to fire or worse. Odd design feature. Moreover, the fit is poor and the extra-big backstraps form a thin shelf right at the web of the shooting hand.
I will leave the comparison of this Gen4 (the slide is so stamped) with the existing competitive pistols to others.
January 4th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
I saw a G22 gen 4 at a gun show this past weekend and the above picture is correct. I don’t know how, but the vendor had several G22 gen 4′s for sale at a premium price. No, I did not buy one. On one hand, it does look better in person than in the picture. On the other hand, it is hard to say whether this is an improved design. Will need to shoot one first before I can make up my mind. I actually like the RTF2 better, although the Glock “purist” in me still likes the classic lines of the standard gen 3. I will probably pick up a G19 gen 4 just to add to my collection and I am hoping it will leave a positive impression.
January 30th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
When designing the Gen 4, it would have been a good time to
end the unsupported chamber issue by changing to a supported
chamber (if possible).
February 6th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
?Initially Glock 17 (9mm) and Glock 22 (.40 S&W) will be available. Compact models will follow later in 2010.
?Features duel recoil spring which should increase reliability.
?Features Swappable backstraps.
?Magazine release swappable between left and right.
?Old magazines still work, but only when mag release is on left side.
?Gen4 slide is clearly marked as “Gen4?.
February 17th, 2010 at 7:25 pm
I saw the first of these in person last week. All changes as previously noted here. It does seem to fit my hand a little better than my older models….but, maybe it is all in my head after reading so much pre-release press on them. Hope to get a 22 of my own at some point so as to compare. One thing I did notice though on the one I looked at in a local store which has not been mentioned by anyone, anywhere as yet as far as I know: on the right side of the frame – at the top – just forward of the slide serrations are the clearly visible letters “MSD” in a small box-shaped area. What does that stand for or mean….any clues out there?
March 3rd, 2010 at 6:45 pm
I recently added the Gen4 in both the G17 & G22 to my collection of Glocks. I have yet to shoot either but am looking forward to seeing how this new double spring works (reducing the recoil). I will post again after I test both and let you guys know what I think.
March 10th, 2010 at 11:10 pm
I have 5 Glocks including the 20,22,27,29,amd 30SF. I don’t know if the double recoil springs will be better than the standard single ones or not. My 29 and 30SF both have the double springs and they constantly hang up when I remove the slide from the frame. Sometimes it takes several attempts to disassemble when cleaning. The changable backstrap is a good idea, however, I would recommend that anyone interested in getting a new Glock 10mm or .45 to get the 3rd Gen SF model. I have medium sized hands and it fits much better than the standard frame. IMHO I have held the new 4th Gen model 22 and I think the pyramid shaped nubbs on the grip looks kind of gaudy.
July 2nd, 2010 at 12:51 pm
I was lucky enough to handle and fire the Glock 22 before it hit the market. In fact the grips make a difference.Theres a pin at the back side of the grip that you push out to change the inserts. Just handling the gun and shooting the gun makes a difference. You feel the difference when you pull the trigger and fire off a round. Just dry firing the gun wont get it. The double coil also makes a difference. It change the way the gun recoils. Like I said, you can feel the difference. Gen 2,3, and 4 models were compared and fired when we tested them. Great gun