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12/2/2012 6:37:09 PM EDT
I can grab either a Gen 4 G17 or RTF2 Gen3.  Any pros or cons and which way would you guys go?
12/2/2012 8:23:01 PM EDT
[#1]
If your going to carry it a lot you might want the gen 4. I have a 23 rtf2 and it's like sand papering my side every time I carry it. The wife uses it as her purse/car gun
12/2/2012 8:30:10 PM EDT
[#2]
I agree, if you are going to carry it go with the Gen4. Also, if you have smaller hands go with the Gen4.
If you have average meat-hooks and are looking something that won't be carried IWB, get the RTF.
12/2/2012 10:00:02 PM EDT
[#3]
I have g17 rtf2 and a Gen4 19.  Without a t-shirts the rtf is hard on skin. I hit mine lightly with some fine sandpaper on the one side, just to knock down the peeks a little.   It helped.  A year or so ago Buds was selling it for a good price.  That said I like the gen4 better. It fits my hand better and while not a deal breaker I like the larger  mag release aswell as the included 3rd magazine.
12/4/2012 7:29:59 PM EDT
[#4]
I have both.  I love the RTF2, it just grips, hand gets sweaty, still have grip.  Gen 4 is smooth an dfor on body carry, like others have said.  RTF2 is rough.  I carry a LCP in pocket, so I dont have to worry about body carry on glocks.   Both are holstered out or in pack.
12/5/2012 10:41:25 AM EDT
[#5]
I have an RTF2 and absolutely love it, but I haven't carried it next to my skin either. I really like the grippy texture because I can get a good grip on the gun and not have it slip.
12/5/2012 11:03:36 AM EDT
[#6]
I like the RTF2 better than the Gen4, though I prefer the Gen4 to the regular Gen3.  I really want to find a 19 RTF2 in reasonable shape, at the moment I just have a couple of 21 RTF2s.
12/5/2012 11:55:26 AM EDT
[#7]
Don't get me wrong, I love the rtf but, it's not my first choice for a carry gun texture.
If I ever need a shower gun , it'll get my vote. I don't think you would lose your grip firing it even covered in shampoo foam.
12/5/2012 2:30:14 PM EDT
[#8]
Go with the Gen 4, if for anything the larger magazine release and the dual recoil spring assembly.
12/5/2012 2:37:29 PM EDT
[#9]
RTF 2 is great for a duty belt holster but sucks agains the skin for CCW.

The Gen 4 texture isn't quite as nice but pretty good IMO.  Much more CCW friendly.
12/5/2012 4:38:11 PM EDT
[#10]
Quoted:
Go with the Gen 4, if for anything the larger magazine release and the dual recoil spring assembly.


+1
12/5/2012 10:38:25 PM EDT
[#11]
The RTF2 as a duty/nightstand gun is great, but IWB carry sucks....... go with the Gen4.