Glock Gen 3 vs Gen 5 25 yard precision testing - AmmoSquared Youtube

[Doc_Glock]

We have a large sample of Gen 3, 4 and 5 Glock 34 pistols, and the Gen 5 34 pistols are measurably and significantly more accurate than Gen 3/4. All our Gen 5 pistols are quite accurate.

I shot a Gen 5 back to back with a Gen 2 and the shooting experience was much different and much better with the Gen 5. Less harsh recoil impulse, less fatigue. I think Glock really did an amazing job with the latest releases.

[GJM]

My wife and I will need to do some 100 yard shooting — her with a G5 34 and me with a VP9 and see if we observe this first shot issue.

[EJO]

We have a large sample of Gen 3, 4 and 5 Glock 34 pistols, and the Gen 5 34 pistols are measurably and significantly more accurate than Gen 3/4. All our Gen 5 pistols are quite accurate.

GJM, would you say this is due to the pistol itself or the sight radius of the pistol? I know you appreciate a red dot sight on a pistol, as do I. In your opinion is a 19x or G45 with a red dot optic as accurate as a G34 with red dot optic? Thanks for your opinion.

[GJM]

GJM, would you say this is due to the pistol itself or the sight radius of the pistol? I know you appreciate a red dot sight on a pistol, as do I. In your opinion is a 19x or G45 with a red dot optic as accurate as a G34 with red dot optic? Thanks for your opinion.

The difference in accuracy between Gen 3/4 and Gen 5 Glock 34 pistols has been observed with iron sights and a red dot. Before the Gen 5 34, the Gen 3/4 34 pistols were less accurate for us than 17/19/26 pistols, but with Gen 5 all the pistols seem very accurate, as in two inches at 25 yards.

[Balisong]

I shot a Gen 5 back to back with a Gen 2 and the shooting experience was much different and much better with the Gen 5. Less harsh recoil impulse, less fatigue. I think Glock really did an amazing job with the latest releases.

Is the recoil impulse the same with the 19x vs other Gen 5s?

[EJO]

The difference in accuracy between Gen 3/4 and Gen 5 Glock 34 pistols has been observed with iron sights and a red dot. Before the Gen 5 34, the Gen 3/4 34 pistols were less accurate for us than 17/19/26 pistols, but with Gen 5 all the pistols seem very accurate, as in two inches at 25 yards.

Understood and thank you.

[SecondHandSmoke]

Ransom rests suck. Plain and simple. Even under the best conditions the inconsistency is often mind boggling. I wouldn’t consider any results using one definitive no matter what.

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Do you own one? How many handguns have you tested with a ransom rest? How many Bullseye or PPC matches have you won or competed in?

I know of several PPC champion shooters who have used them for decades for load development with both revolvers and autos.

[SecondHandSmoke]

If folks who have Gen 3/4 and Gen 5 glocks wouldn't mind posting 25 yard groups with various ammo I would really appreciate the info. I'm not interested in "it's more accurate than I am" type statements. I would like to see some honest targets.


I have a theory that Gen 3 Glocks strongly prefer 147 grain ammo, and Gen 5 glocks have improved accuracy with lighter loads.

[Balisong]

If folks who have Gen 3/4 and Gen 5 glocks wouldn't mind posting 25 yard groups with various ammo I would really appreciate the info. I'm not interested in "it's more accurate than I am" type statements. I would like to see some honest targets.


I have a theory that Gen 3 Glocks strongly prefer 147 grain ammo, and Gen 5 glocks have improved accuracy with lighter loads.

I'd be curious about this. My preferred 9mm defense round is 147 HST

[SecondHandSmoke]

Here is a 25 yard group.

5 rounds, Standing, Gen 3 Glock 17, 147 Gr. AE ammo

1.35 inch group.

I've seen quite a few sub 2 inch 5 shot groups out of this gun with that ammo.

147 Grain HST shoots similar sized groups (2 inches when I do my part).