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Originally Posted by SuperHog
As for the WE Glock G17, how can I tell it is the latest version? I heard Gen 4 was the latest???
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WE and HK3P by extension make both Generation 3 and 4 variants of the full sized Glock. Gen 3 was notable for introducing an accessory rail, finger grooves on the grip, depressions in the grip for one's thumbs, and a reinforcing locking block pin.
Gen 4 was notable for introducing a dual recoil spring assembly to soften recoil (Not seen on WE/TM/KJ but seen on VFC/Stark), "polymids" in the form of a roughened texture on the grips, interchangeable backstraps on the grip, and a change in markings - for the first time in Glock history the slide is marked with Generation markings.
With the WE and HK3P Glocks, the above poster is correct - you'll be looking for a barrel with a radiused junction with the square chamber. Apart from that, you'll also be looking at fit and finish- the fit has outpaced the finish IMO, but that's the right order to be in.