As far as aesthetics, there are some who don’t like it - they claim that the shade of black Gen 4 pistols use this time looks a little bit on the dull gray side of things. The Melonite process presumably results in a more durable finish compared to the previous Tenifer process for better corrosion resistance on the slide’s surface. FINISHĪnother new feature that distinguishes Gen 4 pistols from previous-gen Glocks is its finish. The company uses a newer salt-bath ferritic-nitrocarburizing finishing process which Glock aficionados refer to as Melonite. The company has finally acknowledged the way Glock owners label their pistols as far as generational improvements.Īll Gen 4 models now have a “Gen 4” stamp laser-etched on their slides just next to the model number, making them easily distinguishable from previous-generation Glock pistols. And the first thing people noticed with these pistols is for the first time, they all bear the Gen4 mark on the slide. Maybe you’ll find info to help you decide whether or not the Gen 4 you’re eyeing will fit your needs. If you’re in the same situation I’m in and you’re torn between any previous generation Glocks and their Gen 4 counterparts, read on. ![]() Today, we’re taking a look at the problems commonly associated with Gen 4 Glock pistols in general. The adage “you can’t make an omelet without breaking eggs” rings so true here. I’ve heard from friends that Gen 4 Glocks have a lot of significant improvements over previous-generation designs, but with those inevitably came unwelcome changes. ![]() But I know somehow that stamp isn’t just for show. They’re chambered for the same caliber too, and except for the latter version having a stamp on the slide that says Gen 4, they look and feel the same. If you’re looking to for a different model, check out our Glock 17 vs. Both are enticing offers - but even if I had money to spare, I’m not sure I’d want one over the other. My local LGS is selling a Glock 17 Gen 3 for $400 and a Glock 17 Gen 4 for $450. I’ve always had a dislike for plastic guns.īut being the true blue handgun enthusiast that I am, and being a guy who likes to try something new from time to time like all red-blooded men do, especially when that something is being sold at a bargain, I recently took a passing interest in a Gen 4 Glock 17. Having lived in the suburbs for a little under a decade now and working from home, I’ve never felt the need to get a smaller piece for concealed carry, much less one made of plastic. I’ve never felt inadequate with what I have: a gunsmith-tuned Norc commander 1911 in. It's not a lot of money and they should not HURT the pistol's performance.As many of you who have read my written articles know by now, I’ve always been an all-steel handgun guy. If there is anything in the process that is not quite right then you are left with extractors like mine - they were "chewed the Hell up" at the 500 round mark.īefore the APEX kit was available I tried to increase extractor tension and there was a noticeable improvement but the pistol(s) were probably 1 failure to feed in 60 rounds and the ejection was all over the place with one coming in hot and fast right into my face once every 60 rounds. The extractor design does not lend itself to MIM as does a design with less geometry changes, tight radii, etc. Now I cannot vouch that this will work on 100% of Gen4 and Gen3 pistols but it has stopped the erratic ejection on five (5) of five (5) thus far.īeing an mechanical engineer I observed the following: I also replace the standard spring loaded bearing for the non-LCI spring Loaded Bearing (it's a little longer which gives more preload on the extractor). Then install the APEX Failure Resistant Extractor. (2) insure you have the latest recoil spring assembly - or the equivalent if you wish to run a SS guide rod. ![]() One thing that I have found to work on a total of five (5) pistols is the following:
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