I've searched the web on this question, but I get differing or unclear responses, so I will ask THR:
I want to get a Glock OEM threaded barrel for a Gen 5 and a Gen 3 Glock 19. (I just prefer OEM; I know there are alternatives.)
Glock in their armorer's parts list, lists two such barrels: Part # 47739 for the Gen 4, and Part # 47698 for the Gen 5, as follows:
So I am a bit confused, because the "conventional wisdom" seems to say that all gens fit all gens. But if that is the case, why would Glock have two separate part numbers for a Gen 4 and Gen 5?
I am aware that Glock changed the geometry a bit for the Gen 5 Glock 19 barrel, so my guess is that #47739 will fit Gens 1-4 only, and #47698 will fit the Gen 5 only. So you have to buy the proper part for your gen. Which means in my case, I would have to buy both, one for a Gen 3 and one for a Gen 5.
A lot of the aftermarket companies claim their threaded barrels fit Gens 1-5, adding to the confusion.
So what is the true story here? Will either of those parts fit BOTH a Gen 3 and Gen 5 Glock 19, or do I have to buy one of each?
I want typical Glock reliability for both guns, so keep that in mind.
Thanks
I want to get a Glock OEM threaded barrel for a Gen 5 and a Gen 3 Glock 19. (I just prefer OEM; I know there are alternatives.)
Glock in their armorer's parts list, lists two such barrels: Part # 47739 for the Gen 4, and Part # 47698 for the Gen 5, as follows:
So I am a bit confused, because the "conventional wisdom" seems to say that all gens fit all gens. But if that is the case, why would Glock have two separate part numbers for a Gen 4 and Gen 5?
I am aware that Glock changed the geometry a bit for the Gen 5 Glock 19 barrel, so my guess is that #47739 will fit Gens 1-4 only, and #47698 will fit the Gen 5 only. So you have to buy the proper part for your gen. Which means in my case, I would have to buy both, one for a Gen 3 and one for a Gen 5.
A lot of the aftermarket companies claim their threaded barrels fit Gens 1-5, adding to the confusion.
So what is the true story here? Will either of those parts fit BOTH a Gen 3 and Gen 5 Glock 19, or do I have to buy one of each?
I want typical Glock reliability for both guns, so keep that in mind.
Thanks