Overview of Representative Models by Generation

• Gen 1 (approx. 1982–1987)

  • Representative: Glock 17 (the first model released, prototype of the Glock series).

• Gen 2 (approx. 1988–1997)

  • Common/models introduced or improved to Gen2 style during this period: G17 (Gen2), G18 (select-fire/auto model, released around 1987/1988), G19 (first mass-produced and popularized during this period), etc.

• Gen 3 (approx. 1998–2009)