Glock G22 RTF2: 4th Gen Glock is official
This is the first high quality photo I have seen of the 4th Generation Glock featuring the RTF2 (Rough Texture Frame 2). That fish gill serrations are awful.
Glock G22. Photo Copyright Ken Lunde. Used with permission.
I think 3rd gen glocks will be considered the “classic” and having an older one will be “cool”.
UPDATE: From the press release:
The G22 RTF2 (Rough Textured Frame version #2) has more than 4,000 raised pyramids on the front, rear and sides of the polymer receiver. The raised pyramids are also located on the thumb rests for increased grip traction. In addition, the slide on the G22 RTF2 has a new, modern look with crescent-shaped serrations located at the rear of the slide.
“We have already had several major agencies commit to the G22 RTF2 and have had an outpouring of interest from our Commercial and Law Enforcement distributors about our new product,” said Director of Sales Craig Dutton.
Since when have Glocks looked like anything other than awful? =)
Wow that looks really bad. I defiantly wont be buying a new one (if I even ever buy an older 3rd gen).
I handled it at the show. The grip texture actually feels good (very grippy). But the serrations do not feel any better (I think worse).
Great site Steve. Have 5 Glocks and love everything about them, company, support and quality.
MY EYES!
If any other manufacturer changed so little and called their product the next generation, the buyers would run away in droves.
It really must be nice to have a cult following.
I find ignorance in those of you who believe in the cosmetic looks over function. The only reason I am commenting is because I carry one now. Its reliability is the same, the grip is improved. Watch, it will catch on, and to those who don’t like it, don’t buy it!
AMEN
I just got for 3 weeks now and everytime i shoot it it would get jammed after 7 or 8 rounds is anybody else is having this problem..
As long as they fixed the failure to feed issue in attaching a weaponlight to the G22, that gun will rule. Honestly, who cares what it looks like? It’s a tool, not a showpiece.
Use a tighter grip I have had no problems with mine been through 500 rounds
I agree with dogon. The serrations appear to be backwards in my opinion. Why did they have to mess with them? What most companies do when designing new firearms is to study the way previous owners have modified them. As far as the slide serrations, I have seen them customized to be diagonal and even to add serrations near the muzzle. These new “serrations” look weak. Glock, however, is known for innovation rather than immitation and these serrations probably work. I cannot decide until I pick one up. Glocks are indeed ugly. These days, I favor revolvers, my current favorite is my 50th anniversary .44 mag Blackhawk. We watch movies together a lot. But, when I go out, there is a G27 with laser guide-rod, pachmeyer grip, re-triple blued Quick-Draw, XS sights, Glock extended mag-release and slide-stop lever, custom trigger and .357 sig stainless barrel drop-in parts; laser engraved with flames and the Punisher Skull. Overkill? Maybe. The fact is: I know my Glock will work. No matter the scenario, I can count on it above anything else.
I purchased the Glock 22 RTF2 a few days ago and so far I’m in love with it. Yes, the serrations look stupid, but the new grip is amazing. To anyone who has used this gun a lot: Any problems that I should be looking forward to?
This thing may look ugly, but who cares. The grip is awesome. It couldn’t slip unless you threw it.
Change is different. I just purchased this gun after testing out both the 3G and this 4G Glock. This grip is very comfortable and I definitely feel more secure holding it versus the 3G versions. As far as the new serrations, I thought it looked a lot better for my taste. Looks like they put more attention to detail with the design of it.
It’s ugly, the rtf grip according to massad ayoob is excellent, but yes, I agree the serrations look bad and don’t look any more comfortable then the old one. I would just do this, buy (if possible) an RTF frame, and then just put a 3rd gen. slide on it. If not, then just buy the whole gun and switch slides. problem solved.
just bought mine and find it much easier to handle with less slippage when hands sweat. the looks won’t interfere with its function.
The slide serrations look like they imitate the shape of your fingertip. I know it’s kinda gross but almost like the shape of your fingernail clipping. Curved maybe for your thumb to grab on to? I don’t know, I’m not really much of an expert.
To date Glock has not released the 4th gen pistol. This is all heresay!
I am a certifed Glock Armorer and fire arms instructor for my police department. Our department has ordered new G22 RTF’s and our regional Glock rep up-graded us to the new Gen 4. The pics I’ve seen on the net with the “ploymids” and slide serrations appear to be gen 3. The reason I think so is that the new Gen 4 will have an interchangeable backstrap to allow shooters to give a Glock a more custom fit. It also has some type of upgraded recoil spring and a magazine release that can be switched for a left or right hander. I still haven’t seen much on these mods and an magazine I picked up at a local book store had an article on the RTF calling it a Gen 4 but did not mention the back-strap or that the recoil spring has been updated. I haven’t seen or touched one yet but this is what our Glock rep told us.
Just wait, there is yet a new version of this weapon coming out. It will have the same grip texture but will have inter-changeable grip sizes as well as a self contained main spring. Not to mention they shaved a few ounces off of it and slimmed it down some. I’m not a Glock fan at all (not that they’re a bad gun, they just never felt right in MY hand) , but after shooting there new weapon, I can’t wait for it to be released so I can get my hands on it!!!
the fishbone serration is NOT on the gen 4 guns they went back to the sraight cut it has interchangeable backstraps and a switchable mag release still has rtf frame
I own several Glocks. Including the Gen.4 17 & 22. I don’t buy stuff if I don’t test a lot. And of all the handguns I used (I am an ex-military), Glocks are the most reliable.
If you buy a gun bye the way it looks, you’re a pussy. If the new serration of the grip doesn’t feel “confy”, well, it’s not supposed to. And you’re using too much hand lotion.
Hating a brand is as bad as having a cult for a brand. Especially when it comes to safety or survival. You’re as much of an idiot like the “fans” you’re bitching about, just that you’re on the other side of a “barricade” that doesn’t exist.
The truth is always in the middle guys… always in the middle…
I havent really seen one up close yet but was told by a glock rep that the major changes are internal they use a two part metal rod instead of the plastic which is to act like a mechanical recoil reduction system, along with a changable back strap to allow a custom fit grip for better non slip grip and the minor change on the slide.
That is correct Mike. These are all the changes the Gen.4 provides, and the most noticeable and innovative are the lower recoil (compared to Generation 3 G17 and G.22 respectively) and the grip. Now guys with smaller or bigger hands than “standard” can use these calibers with no problem. I know guys with a hand too big to handle anything else than a “classic” .45, and a SWAT guy that is short with small hands (yet an excellent professional) that couldn’t handle properly bigger calibers.
After hundreds of years of innovations in handguns, it’s pretty hard to come up with something new that is also RELIABLE. I think the guys from Glock nailed it this time again.