![]() ![]() Nevertheless, that wasn’t the case as the RTF3 and finally much more subtle RTF4 series of less aggressive truncated pyramids became standard on the Gen 4 Glocks when they were introduced. That, coupled with the radical new grip offered by the RTF2 seemed a winning combination and the texture was soon seen on the 17, 19, 21SF, 22, 23, 31 and 32. ![]() The Gen 3 pistols were the pinnacle of the designs to that point, incorporating lessons learned from twenty years of making the polymer guns. While some complained that the new grip was too abrasive to their sensitive hands, many shooters took immediately to the RTF2. These lines worked like non-skid and gave the gun an almost instant tackiness when picked up, eliminating complaints from those who contended the Glock sometimes got slippery when wet. These cutouts were shaped like thumbnails and were instantly but dubbed ‘fish gills’ by those who encountered them.īesides the slide, the entire lower frame grip surface area was stippled in fine lines. In 2009, Glock came out with an updated version of their gun that featured better ergonomics named the “Rough Texture Finish, Version 2,” or commonly just called RTF2.īesides the texture, along the slide, a set of scalloped cutouts replaced the strait up and down slide serrations that had been a facet of the Glock since its introduction in the 1980s. Partnered with Lipsey’s, Larry Vickers has talked Glock into another limited run of RTF2 two-tone grey Glock 17 and 19 pistols that bring back a rare and now much-sought after crowd pleaser. ![]() Marketing slick for Glock dealers (from my local Glock dealer). These pistols will be available at your favorite GLOCK dealer beginning August 30.Ī shot of the Glock M (that the FBI is issuing with a finger grip sleeve!) : There are over 20 design changes which differentiate our Gen5 pistols from their Gen4 predecessors, including a flared mag-well, a new nDLC finish, the GLOCK Marksman Barrel, ambidextrous slide stop levers, and a grip which has no finger grooves. The G17 Gen5 and G19 Gen5 pistols were inspired by the GLOCK M pistols used by the FBI and include many features the GLOCK community has been asking for. will be announcing the launch of our new G17 Gen5 and G19 Gen5 pistols. ![]() I do like the flared magwell, though, but for the record I will likely stick to the Gen3 G19 that I have been using for years. Also, the fingergrooves, standard since the Gen 3, are a thing of the past. Most notably, the polygonal rifling is out and traditional ballard-style rifling is in. It looks boringly like every other Glock out there, but when you look closely, there are actually a number of subtle differences. ![]()
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