Glock has been around since 1963 and in 1981 Glock handguns as we know them were born. Glock categorizes their guns as Generation 1, Generation 2, Generation 3, Generation 4, and recently Generation 5. On top of that, there have been changes to the line between full generations, for instance the glock 26 is available in a generation 2.5. G26 w/Glock Night Sights, G27, G30S, G42, H & R 922 Revolver, Ruger SR1911, Ruger Mark III 22/45, Browning Buckmark.22 S&W M&P 40 Shield, M&P 9 Shield, Mossberg 500A Persuader, Rock River AR-15, Marlin XT.17 HMR, Mossberg Maverick 88 20 Ga. Markings: The left side of the slide has Glock’s logo and “19 AUSTRIA 9X19”, the right is marked with Glock's logo and the serial number, found again on the underside of the frame. The barrel is marked with the serial number, '9x19' folowed by a '3D' in a circle, a Glock logo and 'AT'. Unusual 1 of 1000 Special Edition Model 19 Gen 4. UG1950503SO This limited edition Gen. 4 Model 19 is high polished and finished in royal blue. The Glock logo is highlighted in 24 kt gold. The bolt is jeweled. Each pistol has factory has assigned special serial numbers SOF-001 SOF-1000, also highlighted in gold.

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Telling the difference between the Generations (we’ll can then Gens from here on) may seem daunting at first however if you know what you’re looking for it’s not hard at all. We’ll break down the aesthetic differences in the Gens to help you easily determine what you Gen you have so you can get the right TALON Grip for your Glock pistol.

Gen 1 Glocks (1982-1988)

17, 17L, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23

Characteristics:

Flat front strap (no finger grooves)
Subtle pebble grip texture on the entire pistol grip area
No thumb rests

Gen 2 Glocks (1988-1997)

17, 17L, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23, 24, 31, 32

Characteristics:

Flat front strap (no finger grooves)
Subtle Pebble grip texture on the side panels
Checkering on the front strap and backstrap
No thumb rests

Gen 3 Glocks (1995-2010)

17, 17L, 19, 19C, 20, 20SF, 21, 21C, 21SF, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36, 39

Characteristics:

Finger grooves on front strap
Thumb rests
Ambidextrous magazine release on some models
A rail is molded into the frame
Addition of Rough Textured Finish (RTF) in Gen 3.5

Gen 4 Glocks (2010-Present)

17, 17L, 19, 19C, 20, 20SF, 21, 21C, 21SF, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 30S, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 39, 41, 42, 43

Characteristics:

Finger grooves on front strap
Thumb rests
Additional backstraps on all models except the 42 and 43
Addition of Gen 4 on the slide

Gen 5 Glocks (2017-Present)

17, 19, 19X, 26, 34, 43X, 45, 48

No finger grooves
Thumb rests
Flared magwell
Ambidextrous slide stop
Ambidextrous magazine release
Additional backstraps on all models except the 43X and 48
Gen 5 on the slide

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Anyone familiar with them has probably heard that there are several different Glock generations. The various Glock pistols get upgraded every so often with revised features, usually just a natural incremental change or new feature, that keeps the line evolving but without losing the central theme of polymer-framed, striker-fired goodness.

If you want to know what the difference is when eyeing those two Glock 9mm pistols at your local gun store, this is where you find out.

Every generation is good, but they keep getting better as they go. The most common that you'll find are Glock Gen 3, Gen 4 and Gen 5, but others are out there. Let's dive in and figure things out.

The first Glock generation emerged sporadically - often referred to as Glock Gen 1 - as the company was getting off the ground and diversifying their product lineup. It didn't all happen overnight, to be sure.

The first Glock pistol emerged in 1984, with the Glock 17. In fact, the entire first generation of Glock pistols was literally the Glock 17 only. These guns sold in great number, but are becoming somewhat rarer as fewer are in circulation, but are out there.

The first generation had few features, being little more than a polymer frame with a bit of texturing around the entire grip, controls on the left side, some sights and...that was really about it. The barest of bones; what you needed and nothing else.

However, it was accurate enough for government work and - being ruthlessly simple - very reliable and easy to maintain. That endeared it to many militaries and police departments worldwide. You can improve on perfection, however, which led to:

The second Glock generation was released in 1988, including updates to the Glock 17 and the release of an all-new gun, the Glock 19. The Glock 19 has been one of the most popular pistols ever created, and for good reason. It's easy to tote, easy to conceal, and easy to shoot. If you can't hit with a Glock 19, you need to not have guns and it's just that simple.

The second generation of Glock pistols only made minor revisions. Glock added a steel plate with the serial number to appease ATF regulations. The magazine design was also changed, with a new design of floorplate and a resistance insert at the bottom of the follower spring.

In 1991, Glock also introduced a new design of recoil spring, an integrated spring and guide rod. This replaced the two-piece unit that had been standard on the Gen 1.

Additionally, checkering was added to the front and rear of the grip housing for better hold on the gun.

During the Gen 2 era, additional calibers were added, including .40 S&W, .380, 10mm Auto and .45 ACP. The first of the long slide Glock pistols - the Glock 24 in .40 S&W - was created in this era, for competition use in Major power factor events. However, it was eventually discontinued just before new long slide models were introduced for Gen 3.

Late in the Glock Gen 2 product cycle, the first subcompacts were introduced. The Glock 26 in 9mm and Glock 27 in .40 S&W were launched around 1995, mostly with the civilian market in mind but also to serve as backup guns for law enforcement.

The last iteration prior to Gen 3 was the Glock 17C, which featured a ported barrel and slide for easier recoil control.