Glock 19 Gen 4

Published on December 23, 2010
Duration: 16:38

Hickok45 reviews the Glock 19 Gen 4, highlighting its popular platform and Gen 4 specific upgrades like the RTF grip and reversible magazine release. He discusses the '04' recoil spring's intended fix for cycling issues with lighter 9mm loads, though a stovepipe malfunction occurred with UMC ammo during initial testing. Further testing is planned to assess reliability with various ammunition.

Quick Summary

The Glock 19 Gen 4 features an '04' recoil spring assembly designed to improve cycling with lighter 9mm loads, addressing issues from earlier '03' springs. Key Gen 4 upgrades include an enlarged reversible magazine release, RTF grip, and modular backstraps. Initial testing showed manageable recoil but a stovepipe malfunction with UMC ammo.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Glock 19 Gen 4
  2. 00:41Internal Inspection: Brand New Pistol
  3. 01:49Recoil Spring Discussion: '04' vs '03'
  4. 03:12Gen 4 Features: RTF, Mag Release, Backstraps
  5. 04:05Ammunition Selection for Testing
  6. 07:51Range Performance: Steel Targets
  7. 10:01Malfunction Analysis: Stovepipe
  8. 12:16Conclusion & Future Testing

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key upgrades in the Glock 19 Gen 4 compared to previous generations?

The Glock 19 Gen 4 introduced an enlarged and reversible magazine release, a new Rough Textured Frame (RTF) for better grip, and a modular backstrap system allowing adjustable grip sizes for enhanced shooter comfort and control.

Did the Glock 19 Gen 4's '04' recoil spring resolve previous cycling issues?

The '04' recoil spring was designed to address cycling issues with lighter 9mm loads that affected earlier Gen 4 models using the '03' spring. However, a stovepipe malfunction occurred during initial testing with UMC ammo, indicating further testing is needed.

What ammunition was used for the initial reliability test of the Glock 19 Gen 4?

For the initial reliability test, 115-grain 9mm loads from Remington UMC, Federal, and Winchester White Box were prepared. The UMC ammunition was involved in the stovepipe malfunction observed during the range session.

What is Hickok45's overall assessment of the Glock 19 Gen 4 after the first range session?

Hickok45 noted manageable recoil and appreciated the Gen 4 grip texture. Despite a single stovepipe malfunction with UMC ammo, he plans more extensive testing with various ammunition types to form a final verdict on the pistol's reliability.

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