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ased on the assumption of the serial numbers being sequential although this may not strictly be true. A more accurate description would be to say the changes listed here occurred during a watershed period during the middle of the second generation. The change from black internal parts to silver upgrade parts, the locking piece relief cuts, and the addition of a second line of text of the lower cartouche are all relatively contemporary changes roughly coinciding with the change from the two-letter to three-letter serial number range. Also in this time frame, the spring and guide rod assembly was upgraded to a one piece unit. A few years later, in 1994, Glock began importing the model 24, which is essentially the 2nd generation equivalent of the 17L described earlier chambered in .40 S&W. With the exception of custom marked guns, all model 24’s and all subsequent model numbers have at least three letters in the serial number range. Some time later the angle of the right rear surface of the ejection port was changed from a 90 degree angle to something slightly larger. This change occurred between the introduction of the model 24 and the subcompact models 26 and 27 in 9mm and .40 S&W respectively. What this means is that one may encounter a model 24 with the earlier 90 degree ejection port angle but all models 26 and later had the newer geometry. The early model 26 and 27 pistols were the first to incorporate finger grooves in the front strap of the grip; however, these were not checkered like those that came before and after. It may be easiest to regard the models 26-28 with the smooth front strap as generation 2 because they are like the proto type for the generation 3 changes and appeared prior to the addition of the accessory rail that fully defines generation 3 guns. These first subcompact pistols incorporated the “thumb rest” feature at the top of the grip so they could be legally imported into the U.S. market. On the other hand, the large frame subcompact pistols, models 29 and 30 (chambered in 10mm Auto and .45 ACP Above: The “Short Frame” Glocks appeared in the 3rd Generation and were designated by an embossed “SF” in a cartouche on the right side of the frame just ahead of the trigger guard. One model of the 21 SF even included an ambidextrous magazine release and 1913 rail attachment point in lieu of the traditional accessory mount. These features were added in anticipation of a U.S. Army handgun contract that never materialized. Both features appear to have been discarded on all later models, although all future magazines (regardless of caliber) retain the additional new magazine release geometry on the front wall of the magazine. These Ambidextrous Glock 21 SF models represent a relatively limited number and short period of time for manufacture. <strong>SAR</strong> Vol. 18, No. 6 56 Nov., Dec. 2014
Glock Top: One unusual 3rd generation variation is the Rich Texture Finish (RTF) model that incorporated a tiny pyramid element texture to all surfaces of the grip and a different geometry to the slide serrations. These models are relatively uncommon. Magazines evolved from left to right with the following changes: 1-the earliest NFML type without caliber markings and a U shaped top, 2-with caliber markings, 3-FML type with a square shaped top, 4-FML type without two smaller holes on the lower/rear face and with RESTRICTED LE/GOVERNMENT ONLY markings, 5-FML with variable hole spacing towards the top (also with “RESTRICTED. . .” markings), 6-FML without “RESTRICTED. . .” markings, and 7-later FML with narrower feed lips and a new internal geometry not compatible with prior follower types. “RESTRICTED. . .” markings coincide with the 10 year period of the Assault Weapons Ban from 1994-2004 and are so dated. www.smallarmsreview.com 57 <strong>SAR</strong> Vol. 18, No. 6
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