Glock has announced the discontinuation of over 35 firearm models, a move the presenter believes is to streamline production and focus on best-selling SKUs. This includes various generations and configurations of popular models like the Glock 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, and 49. The company is reportedly discontinuing 70% of its SKUs that accounted for only 1% of sales, aiming to reinvest resources into new product development.
The video explores the speaker's favorite Glock, ultimately revealing it to be the Glock 35 Gen 4. The speaker details why this model, despite its age and caliber, stands out due to its competition setup, trigger work, and enjoyable shooting experience, especially with handloaded ammunition.
This comprehensive review of the Gen4 Glock 35 in .40 S&W, presented by Mrgunsngear, offers expert insights into its performance and features. The review highlights the pistol's impressive accuracy at 40 meters, 100% reliability over 1000+ rounds, and practical capacity options. It also delves into Gen4 specific upgrades, field stripping for maintenance, and comparisons with other Glock models and a 1911. The assessment is backed by chronograph data for defensive loads and practical testing with accessories like the Streamlight TLR-1 and NTAC holster.
This entry details the Glock 35 Gen 4, a 'Practical Tactical' model favored in competition and law enforcement due to its extended sight radius. It covers field stripping procedures, highlighting the Gen 4's dual recoil spring assembly and modular backstrap system. The guide also touches on its accuracy at distance and suitability for competition, drawing on the expertise of hickok45.
This video from SHOT Show 2011 features Mike McAvoy, a Glock District Manager, addressing common questions about the Generation 4 Glock pistols. Key topics include the discontinuation of OD green frames, the evolution of the recoil spring system to resolve early 9mm reliability issues, the benefits of the Modular Backstrap System (MBS), and a specific reassembly tip for Gen 4 models. The discussion also touches on the continued production of Gen 3 models and the discontinuation of the RTF2 finish.
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