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USCGME2 Full-on Survivalist Posts: 4,508	Glocks Mar 10, 2014 6:22:53 GMT -7 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by USCGME2 on Mar 10, 2014 6:22:53 GMT -7 Can u take parts off a Gen 4 (ie the recoil spring or slide) and swap them with a Gen 3?
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Glocks Mar 11, 2014 9:19:34 GMT -7 solargeek1 likes this

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In my armorer class I learned that the rule of thumb is that's a no-go. The slide assembly maybe, but smaller parts that have gone through a lot of changes and improvements over the years are another story. Bottom line is keep a Gen 4 Glock only with Gen 4 parts. Gen 3 parts can work with Gen 2s, I think.

I'll check my notes when I get back home to confirm what I stated. All the above is off the top of my head and I don't want to throw the wrong info out there.

USCGME2 Full-on Survivalist Posts: 4,508	Glocks Mar 11, 2014 10:52:14 GMT -7 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by USCGME2 on Mar 11, 2014 10:52:14 GMT -7 Thanks C. Im mainly interested to see if the recoil spring and barrel will swap. The difference in springs is obvious but, i would think they would.
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Glocks Mar 11, 2014 13:58:43 GMT -7

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Mar 11, 2014 9:19:34 GMT -7 Ceorlmann said:

In my armorer class I learned that the rule of thumb is that's a no-go. The slide assembly maybe, but smaller parts that have gone through a lot of changes and improvements over the years are another story. Bottom line is keep a Gen 4 Glock only with Gen 4 parts. Gen 3 parts can work with Gen 2s, I think.

I'll check my notes when I get back home to confirm what I stated. All the above is off the top of my head and I don't want to throw the wrong info out there.

Most of the Gen 3/2/1 parts can go forward, but not backwards is what I recall from my armors class. There are some exceptions though.
Regarding the Gen 4, that is a true statement. I won't own a Gen 4 as in my view, Glock screwed it up. Between Gen 2 and 3 depending on the model, they got it right. Then went the way of ruger when ruger changed the designs of some of their weapons.

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Ceorlmann Full-on Survivalist Posts: 2,357	Glocks Mar 11, 2014 14:32:14 GMT -7 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ceorlmann on Mar 11, 2014 14:32:14 GMT -7 Basically same reason why I won't go the gen 4 route with Glock. I'll take interchangeability over the latest/greatest.

USCGME2 Full-on Survivalist Posts: 4,508	Glocks Mar 11, 2014 15:09:57 GMT -7 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by USCGME2 on Mar 11, 2014 15:09:57 GMT -7 Sooo, exactly what problem did the Gen 3's have that just HAD to be solved with the 4? Referring to Model 22 that is.
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Mar 11, 2014 15:09:57 GMT -7 USCGME2 said:

Sooo, exactly what problem did the Gen 3's have that just HAD to be solved with the 4? Referring to Model 22 that is.

None. Gen 4 was meant to increase market share, and so far it's backfired.

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Glocks Mar 11, 2014 15:28:07 GMT -7

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Post by graf on Mar 11, 2014 15:28:07 GMT -7

I have a gen 1 model 22, recently changed out the recoil spring and guide, added night sights. I have a gen 4 model 27, has a double recoil spring, and 3 different grip attachments, also the magazine relaese can be transferred to the other side.The model 27 is my EDC, very happy with that. Like my Glocks. Also found that the model 22 magazine will fit the model 27.

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thywar Full-on Survivalist Posts: 13,378	Glocks Mar 11, 2014 15:34:33 GMT -7 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by thywar on Mar 11, 2014 15:34:33 GMT -7 Well I tried to help them. I once owned two gen 4 23s. They were great but...Traded both of them for that RG 22 single action
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thywar Full-on Survivalist Posts: 13,378	Glocks Mar 11, 2014 15:34:49 GMT -7 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by thywar on Mar 11, 2014 15:34:49 GMT -7 Well I tried to help them. I once owned two gen 4 23s. They were great but...Traded both of them for that RG 22 single action
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Post by USCGME2 on Mar 11, 2014 17:05:18 GMT -7

Well, a little while back I traded out my Baretta 92 for a NIB Glock 22 (with six mags) so I could have two of them. Just so happens its a Gen4. I have carried my Gen 3 for 15 or so years without any notable problems and its my go to weap. Oh well, didnt know they were that different. I still like them both and now Ill just have to get another.

Before everyone lambasts me, I know the Baretta costs more than a Glock but, I got the 9mm cheap and didnt like it much so I traded. I came out OK on it I think with 6 mags.

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Ceorlmann Full-on Survivalist Posts: 2,357	Glocks Mar 11, 2014 21:19:38 GMT -7 angelhelp likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ceorlmann on Mar 11, 2014 21:19:38 GMT -7 I wasn't much of a Beretta fan myself, although that's mainly due to the grip not fitting into my hand as well as a 1911 does, or a Glock.