Question for the Glock guys.

[sartwell]

I just bought a new Glock 36 yesterday and I keep reading about Gen 1,2,3,and 4. Can you tell me what I have or how to tell ?​

 

[85t5mcss]

Gen 4 has "Gen 4" engraved on the slide (also interchangeable back straps). Gen 3 have finger grooves and light rail. Gen 2 have no finger grooves or rail and the texture on the grip is separated from side, front and side. Gen 1s have a continuous texture wrapped around. These are general guidelines and there are some other differences in mid-gens as well. Show us a good pic from the left side.

I'm not 100% sure there is a Gen 1 or 2 Glock 36. I think they started with Gen 3 or a 2/3 hybrid.

 

[jrm]

I dont know that the gen 4 Glock 36 is out yet?

 

[sartwell]

Mine has finger grooves but no rail.

 

[jrm]

Thats a gen 3

 

[sartwell]

Gen 3 Thanks Guys

 

[jonny4523]

Congrats on the 36. I have one and absolutly love it. One of the best stock triggers I have ever felt.

 

[weaverml34]

Mine has finger grooves but no rail.

The sub-compacts don't have rails unless they've found a way to put them on the Gen 4's.

 

[SixSigmaLarry]

The Glock 29 and Glock 30 subcompact models can have a rail.

 

[DustyDawg48]

Great looking gun! Congrats!

 

[mrortega]

The Glock 29 and Glock 30 subcompact models can have a rail.

The 26 and 27 are subcompact. The 30 is about the size of the 23 and 19 and is just called a compact.

 

[Cbowen]

Congrats on the new gun. I am very happy with my gen 3 Glock.

 

[PLANEMECH]

Now that we have got Harry converted it's time for him to get rid of all those XD's he has they will not want to play nice with each other locked up in his safe. Harry I will have my G17 tonight and show you what a Gen 2 looks like. Once again welcome to the family and now time to pass the Kool Aid on. Haha

 

[Joseph]

Gen 1 no rail no finger groves, gen 2 finger groves no rail, gen 3 rail and finger groves, gen 4 will be marked gen 4 and have interchangeable backs straps at least on the full sized model. That's my understanding anyway.

 

[snorko]

Can anyone tell me the difference between a G36 gen 2.5 and gen 3?

 

[jesse485]

Gen 1 no rail no finger groves, gen 2 finger groves no rail, gen 3 rail and finger groves, gen 4 will be marked gen 4 and have interchangeable backs straps at least on the full sized model. That's my understanding anyway.

Not quite, Gen 2s don't have finger grooves either. I think I've seen very limited Gen 2.5s that had that setup though. I believe the 17 was the only 1st Gen model made.

 

[TomN]

They made a literal handful of Gen 1 Glock 19s. They are worth thousands now.

 

[sharpetop]

Can anyone tell me the difference between a G36 gen 2.5 and gen 3?

I'm not sure of the difference, but my gen. 2.5 looks like the one in the photos, has finger grooves and no rail.

Check out www.glocktalk.com for the serial number look up sticky.

 

[RBrianHarless]

Congrat's. I almost bought one but ended up getting the G30SF. Hope you have a lifetime of fun with your G36!

 

[Amishman44]

The G-36 has never had a rail on it whereas the G-26, 27, 29, 30, and 39 do have the rail!

Glock has managed to slim down the grip size on several of their larger-framed pistols, such as the G-20 (10mm) and G-21 (.45acp) as well as their compact counterparts, the G-29 and the G-30 respectively! However, I have never seen the G-36 grip shortened to accomodate a smaller hand size!

Sartwell...the G-36 in .45acp is an excellent personal defense pistol, carrying 6+1 of .45acp rounds! Congradulation's on getting one!

Q: Did you get it from Jerry's?