First introduced to the market in 1985, there are now more than 170 variations of the Glock pistol when all of the generations, calibers, and sizes are involved. With that, I decided to hold a 101-level class on how to tell them apart.
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When first introduced thirty year ago, the polymer-framed Glock safety action pistol was one of the most innovative handguns of the 20th Century. Now, well into the 21st, the Glock has evolved over four full generations (and several partial ones) to keep up with the times and give the public what they want. With that in mind, which is your favorite?
I’ll give you a hint, mines got an RTF2 in the designation..
Glock Model 19s of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generations from left to right.
Do your eyes cross when people start mumbling about a 2nd generation Glock, or 3rd generation Glock? Are you positive you can pick up that used Glock at a gun show and be able to tell with a glance what, and by definition, how old it is? If you aren’t 100% confident, let’s go over it. For those who are, check your knowledge.
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