re: Glock 19 Gen 3 VS. Gen 4

1. I carry the Gen 2 -- because I had carried it for yaaers before the Gen 3's were released.

2. I'm comfortable that the Gen 4 problrems with the recoil spring//guide rod assemblies have been fixed. As was stated, this was an issue with range ammo -- but hey, that's what we practice with.

3. The Gen 4 makes great sense for lefties -- because the mag release can be swapped to the other side of the frame.

4. For righties, I'd still take a Gen 3 any day over a Gen 4. The trigger is smoother, and there are more options for customizing a Gen 3. One of the biggest options is the Advantage Arms Conversion Kit (AACK) that enables you to shoot .22LR ammo through your Glock. While the Gen 3 kits are readily available, the Gen 4 kits are impossible to find.

5. Not sure if this has changed, but Bowie Outfitters in BR was only stocking Gen 3's throughout most of this year. That's what everone wanted, and there was little demand for the Gen 4's.