GLOCK ANNOUNCES VOLUNTARY REPLACEMENT OF RECOIL SPRING ASSEMBLIES IN GEN4 PISTOLS Replacement Program Limited to Gen4 Model with GLOCK Covering All Shipping Expenses

 

SMYRNA, GA – September 7, 2011 – GLOCK Inc. announces that it is voluntarily exchanging the recoil spring assembly (RSA) on its new Gen4 pistols shipped since August, 2009, to ensure each pistol’s performance meets the company’s demanding standards. With several variations of the RSA in the market today, GLOCK’s goal with this voluntary exchange is to standardize the RSA to gain the best possible performance in each pistol.

 

GLOCK’s product development team has modified various elements of the RSA. The new RSA compensates for all design modifications made to the Gen4 and allows the pistols to function up to GLOCK’s rigid quality standards and reliability goals.

 

Consumers should note that Gen4 G26 and G27 models will not require a modified recoil spring.

 

“We are moving proactively and quickly to standardize this part of the pistol. This is a voluntary exchange specifically for the new Gen4 models,” said Gary Fletcher Vice President GLOCK Inc. “We have developed a program for consumers to send in their existing recoil spring assemblies and receive new ones at no cost.”

 

The replacement of the Gen4 pistol RSA can be performed as part of the regular field-strip process; consumers do not need to take the Gen4 pistol to an armorer. Consumer’s wishing to participate in the exchange program are urged to call 1-877-745-8523 to order their new recoil spring.

 

For more information on the details and shipping requirements on the replacement program, visit

www.teamGLOCK.com

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Are they replacing them with the Gen3 versions?

Are they replacing them with the Gen3 versions?

 

 

Not that I'm aware of. The replacement looks like the current concentric spring arrangement, only two fewer coils on the outer spring. Don't know if the inner spring is changed. Supposedly makes it easier to rack the slide (consistent with removing two coils).

Hmmm. I already got a replacement spring from them a year ago..... that's when the reports came out that installed springs didn't perform well with some types of ammo. Don't remember more details.

Is this recall/exchange something different ?

Hmmm. I already got a replacement spring from them a year ago..... that's when the reports came out that installed springs didn't perform well with some types of ammo. Don't remember more details.

Is this recall/exchange something different ?

 

 

My understanding of the press release is that it is.

Is this spring being universally applied to full-size Glocks of all calibers?

For more information on the details and shipping requirements on the replacement program, visit www.teamGLOCK.com.

Anyone know how to tell what gen a glock is. Not sure if its 3 or 4. or what the difference is between them.

removable backstraps and pebble grip

Thank you pk90 mine are gen 3 then.

Gen 4's also say Gen 4 on the slide.