Hey guys

 

I'm looking to buy a Glock 17 in FDE but I was debating between getting the Gen 3 or 4. I realize this debate has been beaten to death but since this is a newer version I was wonder if they have improved. Or if any one had experience with the FDE version. I'm leaning towards the Gen 4 but I want to make sure it's not going to kick brass into my face.

I think you'll have a much harder time finding FDE in a Gen 3. FDE guns seem to be on the market a lot less. Your best best is new production (i.e. Gen 4).

I did actually find both, but your right there were less Gen 3's around.

I got rid of my Gen3's for Gen4's. I feel they are definitely an improvement in design (recoil, grip, etc). And the brass to the face is not only gen4 but new gen3's also. So I see it as if I'm going to chance it, ill go with the newer design.

 

BTW. In 9mm I have 2-19's and a 26 and have no brass to the face issues.

Um... PX4...

 

But in all seriousness, I wouldn't get a G17 at all. Take a look at a G19. If you get a G17, you will be limited to 10 round magazines in New Jersey. If you get a G19, you will have 15 round magazines. Only in New Jersey will a smaller gun give you a larger magazine capacity.

 

But all that being said. If you are dead set on the G17, you can probably find a better deal on a used Gen3 with extra magazines and stuff than you could a new Gen4. So I would go with the Gen3.

Just so you guys know, PK90 pins G17 mags to 15rds.

 

But this is the reason I do not own a G17. I don't like the idea of a full size 9mm having less than max capacity.

I did consider the 19 but my hands are just slightly to big for it. I was planing on getting the pinned 15 round mags so 2 rounds less does not bother me.

Just noticed your handle. Are you a local 1 stagehand?

How about the 17 OD Green? I have one if interested in buying it?

Just noticed your handle. Are you a local 1 stagehand?

Local 632 hence the name we are north jersey, meadowlands giants stadium is our territory.

 

Local 632 hence the name we are north jersey, meadowlands giants stadium is our territory.

 

I figured that. I couldn't recall the jersey local numbers for sure.

Your welcome to try out my gen 4 g17. I haven't had an issue with brass to the face. I bought it to use in glock matches. If your using it for matches etc... the mag count doesn't matter.