Another "what generation Glock to get dilemma"

**bripro** · January 16th, 2011, 09:18 AM

A Glock 17 is a gun that has been on my radar for a few years. I already have four other Glocks including a 19 so I am able to temporarily subdue this desire but it always comes back up so I need to just get one. I know of two places right now (and could probably find more) that have used generation 3s for 400 dollars. Yesterday I found a new (to me) shop not far from my home and found a generation 1 in 99 percent condition. The shop says it may never have been fired but unless the previous owner enjoyed racking the slide back and forth I believe it has. Regardless, its in great shape and the price is 400 as well. The thought of a generation 1 never really crossed my mind and the ad in the classifieds here offering the chance to buy a piece of history made me laugh. This one is in great shape though and it does have me thinking so here I am to call upon the advice and wisdom of my fellow PAFOA members. My current frame of mind is to give it a week and if the gen 1 is still there buy it and if its gone to just pick one of the gen 3s up. Thanks in advance, Brian

**harold63** · January 16th, 2011, 10:45 AM

"It wasn't fired much" is cliche in most gun shops I have been in. When I buy used (not that often), I consider that the gun has been used a jack handle, even, and then consider if I want to pay what the person is asking, unless I know for sure how much it was shot or how well it was cared for. The good thing is up through the Gen 3's, being shot a few times doesn't matter too much. Most people will never shoot out a Glock pistol. I've heard that the Gen 4's have had some issues, but I don't keep up with Glock enough to know much about them. I got used to my two out of the box and that is how I use them, and they work great. Without regressing any further, you could definitely do worse if you did not get either one. See if you can get another $25 or so off the price. JMHO

**streaker69** · January 16th, 2011, 10:50 AM

I'd get a Gen3 for a little more than a Gen1 that was "owned by a little old lady from Buffalo that only drove it back and forth to church every third sunday".

At least with the Gen3 you get the accessory rail.

**CHEMICAL** · January 16th, 2011, 10:51 AM

The Gen 1 is probably the only one I would actually stay away from due to the early problems they had, which I believe was one of the reasons that sparked Gen 2 production. Other than that I know of a site that sells police trade ins at great prices if you're interested. They have a bunch of Gen 2 22's right now too. I know you're talking about 9mm not .40, but they're there.

The Gen 2 G-22's are $315.00 plus $18.00 shipping right now.

**toml** · January 17th, 2011, 01:45 PM

Originally Posted by bripro

I know of two places right now (and could probably find more) that have used generation 3s for 400 dollars.

As I've pointed out in other threads, you can get a brand new Glock (17, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 31, 32 or 33, Gen 3 or 4) for $460 ($425 + $35 Glock Shooting Sports Foundation annual membership fee).

**Shadow Heart** · January 17th, 2011, 01:52 PM

Well my pref would be stick with the Gen3, older brother had the Gen1 G23, i own the Gen3 G23, had only held the Gen4 for a few seconds, i personally dislike the "New" feel of them. Purchasing a used anything from a place i am not comfy with wont happen, even new i am skeptical on unless i been there a few times "Checking things out". i would spend a few extra and go new, or at least go somewhere your more comfy with when you hear the inevitable, "It has hardly been fired", line.