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Posted: 8/22/2002 6:26:06 AM EDT
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I need help identifying the different gen types. A while ago, someone had posted a pic of all three side by side. Anyone know where that thread/link is? |
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I think this is it but could be wrong: Gen 1 - smooth grip Gen 2- NO finger grooves but pebbled grip no frame accesory/light rail Gen 3 - finger grooved grip/thumb rest + light rail. best, DD edited: Underdog is right on GenII re grips - dunno what i was thinking, i have a freakin gen 2 LOL. |
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Gen 1 Smooth grip without checkering on the front and rear strap. Very slippery when wet. I believe due to tight magazine wells, these only accept NFML Non-dropfree magazines. I also believe these are only found in G17's and G19's. Gen 2 Checkering on the front and rear strap. Grip has molded texturized areas on the sides. Accepts both types of magazines. Gen 3 Gen 2 grip with addition of molded-in thumbrests, finger grooves on the front strap and magazine grasping cutout not present on bottom of frontstrap of some models. Light and accesory rail molded on dustcover portion of frame. I have heard of transitional models with finger grooves but no light rail but have not seen any personally |
My G27 has a thumbrest & finger grooves BUT no magazine grasping cutout or accessory rail. Would it still be considered a 3rd gen?? I bought it in either 1996 ot 97.  Click here for a bigger picture (151k) |
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