FBI Selects Glock. What model?

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Per the article, the FBI selected Glock for their new service weapon, but apparently it's not a currently available model. The solicitation says "no finger grooves", so that rules out Gen 3 and 4 models. Does that mean they're going to have a new Gen? Or just do a special run of slick frames that Gen 4 9mms can run on?
http://www.recoilweb.com/glock-awarded-fbi-contract-102629.html


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I wouldn't object to Glock eliminating finger grooves which were first added simply to gain enough points for the small G26/27 pistols to qualify for importation.
Since Glock now produces pistols here in the U.S. the finger grooves are superfluous.

Gen 4s with no finger grooves and all metal fixed sights would be a welcome addition to the Glock line up.
 
I'd be ok with that. I actually prefer the no grooved front strap of my 43. Not enough to consider replacing my other Gen4 9mm Glocks, but it's a welcome change


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Maybe they'll do a gen 4.5 of sorts without finger grooves ....and put a more durable finish on the slide that doesn't wear through when carrying ....:neener:
 
Leave it too the FBI to order a bunch of gen 2 Glock's, 18 years after they were discontinued.
 
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They finally realized it is where you put the bullet, not the size of it.

And more of them, and how the recoil is more controllable.

Took a while. OK who is going to order a FBI compatible Glock now?
 
I remove the finger grooves (protrusions) from my Glocks; I'm not the only one that doesn't like them.
Next thing they should specify is a steel striker and extractor. ;)
 
Old Guy said:
They finally realized it is where you put the bullet, not the size of it.

And more of them, and how the recoil is more controllable.

Took a while. OK who is going to order a FBI compatible Glock now?
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Surely won't be me. I've got half a dozen Glocks all gen 3 but 1. They will last more than my lifetime.
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Lets see Tupperware in 50 yrs...bet it be crap unlike a metal gun

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the only downside to "tupperware" is pin holes can get enlarged at a slightly faster wear rate than metal. I foresee oversized pins in the future for gen 1 and 2 as an aftermarket part that could soon be available. Most likely only necessary on high volume shooters with high pressure cartridges ie .40 S&W.
 
Does that mean that the FBI will be dumping their old weapons on the surplus market shortly? I sure hope so.
 
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Lets see Tupperware in 50 yrs...bet it be crap unlike a metal gun

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I saw an 1851 Navy that was manufactured in 1864 on a show last week. It was not pretty like when it was new but that gun that was over 150 years old will still fire. I would love to see that with plastic guns on the market today. Somehow I highly doubt they will be able to be fired in 2167. It is however possible that 1851 will still fire, that is if there is still Black Powder available then.
 
Hope so..almost traded. my sig for a glock..wasnt on my meds that day..lol...glock does make a good gun..i prefer a metal gun

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