3rd Gen Glocks

[Tactical Studmuffin]

I have a Gen 3 you might be able to pry away from me!

 

[TheDude]

I wish they made a gen 2 gun again.

 

[askeen289]

I have a G23 that I purchased in 1996. I am assuming it's a gen 2 but how can I tell. I have also been thinking about getting a G22. Based on posts should i be looking for an early gen 3 in this model?

 

[TopDog]

I have a G23 that I purchased in 1996. I am assuming it's a gen 2 but how can I tell. I have also been thinking about getting a G22. Based on posts should i be looking for an early gen 3 in this model?

The biggest difference is the frames. Third have finger grooves and light rail, second gen does not. There is also a gen 2.5 which has finger grooves and no light rail.

Yes look for an early model 3rd gen. I have a early gen 3 G22 and it shoots 9mm and .357 sig with no FTF or FTE problems.

My favorite is the 3rd gen and until a gen 5 comes out it shall always be.

Edit: there is a nice picture of generations 1 - 3 on this forum:

http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/firearms/78106-glock-2nd-gen-3rd-gen-whats-diff.html

And this thread shows all the difference in all generations by grip features:

http://www.handgunforum.net/glock/30453-what-generation.html