Glock host > Silencers

Posted: 10/22/2016 5:17:04 PM EDT

I'm going to pick up a 17 to use with my Osprey. I can get a Gen 3 for about $80 less than the 4. From the standpoint of being a host, is one preferable over the other? All things being equal, I'd like to get the 3 and buy more ammo.

Posted: 10/22/2016 5:47:08 PM EDT

[#1]

Don't forget the Gen4 comes with a 3rd mag so factor that into the cost difference.

Personally the Gen4 without any backstraps feels the best in my hand so I tend to gravitate to Gen4 Glocks.

Then again if you can still find a Gen3 TB, that may be the most cost effective solution.

Posted: 10/22/2016 6:28:06 PM EDT

[#2]

Just get the one that feels best in your hand. They both run the same suppressed.

Posted: 10/22/2016 6:56:46 PM EDT

[#3]

Thanks for the replies. I'll see if one feels better over the other and go from there.

Posted: 10/22/2016 6:59:52 PM EDT

[#4]

Personally, I would prefer the 4 so I could add more backstrap.

Shot Glocks for years, then the light was shown to me and now I shoot Sigs.

Since barrels get crazy expensive with Sigs, I am going to get a 22/17 conversion for my Glock 22

Posted: 10/22/2016 9:37:03 PM EDT

[#5]

Gen 4. I just bought one myself.

But the better answer is HK.

Posted: 10/22/2016 9:39:32 PM EDT

[#6]

I held both side by side and was immediately sold on the 4. Aside from the improved texture, the larger mag release is a must have.

Posted: 10/22/2016 11:26:10 PM EDT

[#7]

I love the Gen4 Glocks.

Posted: 10/23/2016 12:08:29 AM EDT

[#8]

Gen 4 for me also. Personal preference, but they feel better in the hand to me and I like the larger mag release.

Posted: 10/23/2016 2:18:36 AM EDT

[#9]

Since this is in the suppressor section, Gen 4 MOS. Or Gen 4 milled for a red dot.

Posted: 10/23/2016 9:56:49 AM EDT

[#10]

Gen3 TB with factory threaded barrel and sup sights

Posted: 10/23/2016 10:05:36 AM EDT

[#11]

Thanks for the feedback everybody, I really appreciate it.

Posted: 10/24/2016 9:11:26 AM EDT

[#12]

I like the GEN 3 "frying pan" finish although I just bought a GEN 3 that had the newer finish so it is not always cut and dry which slide finish you will get with each GEN.

Posted: 10/24/2016 10:24:55 AM EDT

[#13]

I have two Gen 4 Glocks that I use as suppressor host for my SilencerCo Octane 45 HD at this time.

1) G34 with a SilencerCo barrel - It makes for a long setup with the Octane, but is very quiet with the 147 gr. I run in it.

2) G30 with a Storm Lake barrel - very quiet with 230 gr. ball.

Both function 100% - both feel better in my hand than the Gen 3 versions.

Have fun,
Bob S.

Posted: 10/24/2016 2:22:28 PM EDT

[#14]

I prefer the Gen 3's.

Posted: 10/24/2016 2:27:55 PM EDT

[#15]

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I have two Gen 4 Glocks that I use as suppressor host for my SilencerCo Octane 45 HD at this time.

1) G34 with a SilencerCo barrel - It makes for a long setup with the Octane, but is very quiet with the 147 gr. I run in it.

2) G30 with a Storm Lake barrel - very quiet with 230 gr. ball.

Both function 100% - both feel better in my hand than the Gen 3 versions.

Have fun,
Bob S.

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