From my Facebook feed:

GLOCK Inc.
GLOCK, Inc. is voluntarily replacing the recoil spring assembly (RSA) on its new Gen4 pistols, with the exception of G26 and G27, to ensure all Gen4s perform up to GLOCK demanding specficiations. Click http://www.teamglock.com/customer-service/recoil-spring-exchange for more information.

thanks for the info.  Didn't hear about this till now.

Thanks for the info. Ordered my replacement this a.m.

You're both very welcome.

BTW...........Ashley would like to show you guys how to clean a Glock.............





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There's a glock in there?

There's a glock in there?

Nope, I didn't see one.

Quote from: Jaydawg on September 09, 2011, 02:11:11 PM

There's a glock in there?

Nope, I didn't see one.

Maybe I gotta watch slow mo.

Received my replacement RSA yesterday and installed it. There are no obvious significant differences in the replacement spring dimension compared to the original RSA that I could tell with the naked eye. The base of the original spring (the part that faces inward) is stamped with the numbers 0, 3 and 1. The replacement RSA is stamped wth 0, 4 and 1. Aside from that, the wire used in the  replacement RSA appears to be of a smaller diameter which probably translates to a spring with less compressive strength, thus making it easier to compress than the original.  I'll try to attach some photos to show the difference. Hope they come out.

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Received my replacement RSA yesterday and installed it. There are no obvious significant differences in the replacement spring dimension compared to the original RSA that I could tell with the naked eye. The base of the original spring (the part that faces inward) is stamped with the numbers 0, 3 and 1. The replacement RSA is stamped wth 0, 4 and 1. Aside from that, the wire used in the  replacement RSA appears to be of a smaller diameter which probably translates to a spring with less compressive strength, thus making it easier to compress than the original.  I'll try to attach some photos to show the difference. Hope they come out.

Hope it fixes whatever problem there may have been with the old spring!

My Glock 22 with the original RSA suffered from failure to extract when firing 9mm CCI Blazers (i.e., with the barrel conversion) when I shot it for the first time. I went through 4 magazine clips with a failure after almost every round before one of the range officials told me I was limp-wristing my Glock. I thought it was the ammo but after I firmed up my grip as recommended by the range official, I put several hundred rounds down range without a single failure to extract.  My guess i that the original RSA, which was probably designed to work with .40 cal ammo, probably contributed to the initial failure I experienced. Glock seems to be tight-lipped about the problem caused by the original RSA so its just my WAG.  The replacement RSA may have been designed to reduce the chances of any further extraction/ejection problems.

Thank you for the info... looking to buy a Glock 17 gen 4 but was concerned about all the jamming I heard about.

Seems as though the new spring is the cure. Maybe the new ones already have the new spring installed?

Was hoping to put a deposit on the order for the Glock tomorrow... should I go back to gen 3?

Thank you for the info... looking to buy a Glock 17 gen 4 but was concerned about all the jamming I heard about.

Seems as though the new spring is the cure. Maybe the new ones already have the new spring installed?

Was hoping to put a deposit on the order for the Glock tomorrow... should I go back to gen 3?

Whether the RSA needs to be replaced is determined by the handguns firearm's serial number. If u have the serial number, you can call Glock to find out if the Handgun's RSA needs to be replaced.

My Glock 22 with the original RSA suffered from failure to extract when firing 9mm CCI Blazers (i.e., with the barrel conversion) when I shot it for the first time. I went through 4 magazine clips with a failure after almost every round before one of the range officials told me I was limp-wristing my Glock. I thought it was the ammo but after I firmed up my grip as recommended by the range official, I put several hundred rounds down range without a single failure to extract.  My guess i that the original RSA, which was probably designed to work with .40 cal ammo, probably contributed to the initial failure I experienced. Glock seems to be tight-lipped about the problem caused by the original RSA so its just my WAG.  The replacement RSA may have been designed to reduce the chances of any further extraction/ejection problems.

One important thing I failed to stress is that the failures I experienced occurred while firing the 9mm round in a gun designed for the .40. The fact that a different caliber was being fired also meant that an aftermarket barrel was being used.  The failures could have been caused by the smaller round and barrel. I have never experienced a failure firing the .40 caliber round although I haven't fired very many.

Glock Gen 4 ordered... picking up next week...

Went to OGC the other day and spoke to an asian dude who's name I can't remembert. He informed me the OEM spring in the Glock 22 was changed out because it was failing to eject 9mm rounds. He mentioned that the OEM spring was a 16 pound spring and the replacement was rated less than that. I did experience one failure to eject after I replaced the spring.

Fired my friends Glock 17 gen 3 this past saturday. Sure was sweet.

I'll report back when I have a chance with my new gen 4.

Glock Gen 4 ordered... picking up next week...

me too me too! i got it on black friday... it was 499.  10 more days for me

gah,,,, 499 you got it a hella lot cheaper than me....

Pick up mine tomorrow.