Gen 4 vs Gen 5 Beta tester

[MSparks909]

When they get a Gen 5 19 MOS model available for the blue label I'm going to use my GSSF coupon to get one. Not exactly a high volume shooter but all of the changes they made on the Gen 5 interest me.

I'm also heading to an event at a local range tomorrow to test fire one so if anyone has any specific questions let me know and I'll see what I can find out.

See if you or anyone gets BTF...that's my biggest concern with the new guns.

[Nephrology]

If they survive 6 months of consumer testing and are generally well received I might trade in my Gen 4s G19s for them.

[RJ]

If they survive 6 months of @GJM testing and are generally well received I might trade in my Gen 4s G19s for them.

FIFY

[Willard]

I'm also heading to an event at a local range tomorrow to test fire one so if anyone has any specific questions let me know and I'll see what I can find out.

Thanks. Did they beef up the front of the slide where the recoil spring guide rod engages? Was supposed to be on the M models, but haven't seen it mentioned on the Gen 5.

[holmes168]

I've got my spot at the Glock party reserved- basically $10 to shoot them tonight with an opportunity to buy.
I've got the cash as a birthday present and a 15% discount with my membership. It could literally just come down to a coin flip tonight on just plunging in. I like the fact that outside of what was mentioned above it's the same as the M which means it's pretty much been tested already. I've got G-17s and a 43 at the house. Plus some HK's and a Shield. My assumption would be that if there were problems Glock would do a recall and fix them. This would eventually turn into a backup pistol in a year. Still seems like a roll of the dice.

Edit- that all depends on my staying up past midnight

[mrozowjj]

See if you or anyone gets BTF...that's my biggest concern with the new guns.

I don't know what BTF is... for context it's a public event not a media event so I don't know how long I'll be there or what amount of interaction I'll get.

Thanks. Did they beef up the front of the slide where the recoil spring guide rod engages? Was supposed to be on the M models, but haven't seen it mentioned on the Gen 5.

I'll see if I can get a picture. I don't have a Gen 4 to compare it to though.

[Pit]

My guess Brass to Face

[Wondering Beard]

My guess Brass to Face

Correct.

[Trajan]

So what does this do differently from the gen 4?

Also: just like what happened when the gen 4 came out: Just because it's a new version doesn't mean you have to buy it, or make up excuses to not buy it.

It's the same thing but a little different.

[Lon]

Once they get the beta testing done I'll probably get a G5 19. Hate finger grooves. May finally replace my G2 19.