Newbie Glock question

[Thrill]

What's the primary difference(s) between Glock 17 Gen 2 & Gen 3?
What's a fair price for a Gen 2 with 3 x 17 magazines?
Thanks!

[45R]

[JV_]

Gen 3 added:

Finger Grooves
Accessory rail
'Thumb Rest'
Loaded Chamber Indicator

I can't recall if the 3rd pin was added with the 3rd gen, or you could get a 3 pin Gen 2.

[jslaker]

I can't recall if the 3rd pin was added with the 3rd gen, or you could get a 3 pin Gen 2.

The extra pin was added during the third gen. Early 3rd gen guns still had a single pin above the trigger.

[Thrill]

Single pin? Extra pin?

[JV_]

The .40 and 357SIG Glocks had some issues with the locking block tilting and marring the underside of the slide. The pin holes also got a bit elongated. They added this third pin to the frame to help with the issue. The 9mm Glocks got the added pin for uniformity.

[Thrill]

Thanks.

[Thrill]

Ok,... Next question - what's the 4th gen glock differences?

[Frank B]

1. you can set the mag release to work for a southpaw (works with new mags only)
2. switchable backstraps
3. more aggressive grip and slide texturing
4. double recoil spring.

[Thrill]

Thanks, Frank!