Opinion needed on early Glock 20 (2nd Gen) pistols

[Noatak]

Hello friends,
     I already have a GEN 3 Glock 20 with the finger grooves and light rail, but I've always loved the look of the early Glock without the rail or grooves.  The pistols just look "cleaner" to my eye, I actually think they look quite elegant from a design standpoint.  I own a very early import ('86-AK prefix) "pencil barrel" Glock 17, as well as one of the first Glock 21 pistols (WH prefix) with the 90 degree extractor cut in the slide.  I know the Gen 3 and newer frames are the strongest, but I like the old school stuff the best.
     With that said, I know of a little shop with TWO early Gen 2 Glock 20 pistols which have been sitting in the case for nearly two years.  The owner told me they were both sold to him by the same guy at the same time.  They look to be in average condition, no boxes, one mag apiece.  He has them priced on the label at $450 each.  I'm considering offering $600 cash for both pistols or $350 for one.  I really don't NEED three G20's but what the hell?
     School me on any issues the early G20's might have, I've read the chambers in the early pistol might be quite a bit looser than the newer guns, which aren't exactly tight to begin with.  Should I just plan on replacing the barrels on these guys?  It kinda sucks to (hopefully) snag a Glock 20 for $300 only to have to put another $125 into it just to make it safe to shoot full-power stuff.

I read a thread over on GlockTalk about a guy who had a Kaboom with an early G20 and the stock barrel, it kinda has me concerned.

What do you guys think?

Thanks in advance

[REDLINE]

In my VERY humble OPINION, along with seeing where you're coming from with your line of thinking about it, I would say get them (both especially if he'll jump at your $600 offer) because you do have a soft spot for some of the "older" stuff.  And, there's probably nothing wrong with them.  If you really want to see how the barrels compare, take your Gen3 G20 barrel with a single round of ammo and compare.  Heck, take a calipers along too!  I for one would have no interest in them whatsoever, but that's just me, and for no good reason.  Good Luck on your decision!

[sqlbullet]

If he will do 600 you should grab them.

And if the barrels are too loose for the ammo you want to shoot, put aftermarket barrels in.  At $300 a pistol you could add a LWD barrel and still be under the cost of new Glocks.

And I don't care for the finger grooves either.  I like a tight high grip and my fingers don't line up with the grooves when I hold that way.

[cwlongshot]

I have one!




I put a KKM 6" barrel in it and it's a great shooter!

CW

[sqlbullet]

Thats the stuff.  Fits my hand way better.  If/when I do get a Glock I will be removing the finger grooves if I get a Gen3 or later.

[Noatak]

Wow, that a clean early G20 LongShot!   Two digit serial prefix, one of the first runs.  Have you have the six part upgrade (recall) performed by Glock?  Your serial number falls within the pistols affected.  Basically it consists of a new extractor, spring loaded bearing, firing pin safety and spring, firing pin/striker and trigger bar.  It makes the gun safer but Glock won't call it a recall because they don't want to pay the shipping to fix nearly 500,000 pistols.  They or a certified Glock Armorer will perform the upgrade for free though if you get the pistol to them.   

[cwlongshot]

Wow, that a clean early G20 LongShot!   Two digit serial prefix, one of the first runs.  Have you have the six part upgrade (recall) performed by Glock?  Your serial number falls within the pistols affected.  Basically it consists of a new extractor, spring loaded bearing, firing pin safety and spring, firing pin/striker and trigger bar.  It makes the gun safer but Glock won't call it a recall because they don't want to pay the shipping to fix nearly 500,000 pistols.  They or a certified Glock Armorer will perform the upgrade for free though if you get the pistol to them.

Its all set..

IIRC bought new 1989 back to Glock in 2002.

YES, its super clean came with all extras and two 15rnd mags.. 400 OTD.

[SCSportsman]

I love my gen 2 G20!

I bought it new and been shooting it ever since!

[REDLINE]

Hello friends,
     I already have a GEN 3 Glock 20 with the finger grooves and light rail, but I've always loved the look of the early Glock without the rail or grooves.  The pistols just look "cleaner" to my eye, I actually think they look quite elegant from a design standpoint.  I own a very early import ('86-AK prefix) "pencil barrel" Glock 17, as well as one of the first Glock 21 pistols (WH prefix) with the 90 degree extractor cut in the slide.  I know the Gen 3 and newer frames are the strongest, but I like the old school stuff the best.
     With that said, I know of a little shop with TWO early Gen 2 Glock 20 pistols which have been sitting in the case for nearly two years.  The owner told me they were both sold to him by the same guy at the same time.  They look to be in average condition, no boxes, one mag apiece.  He has them priced on the label at $450 each.  I'm considering offering $600 cash for both pistols or $350 for one.  I really don't NEED three G20's but what the hell?
     School me on any issues the early G20's might have, I've read the chambers in the early pistol might be quite a bit looser than the newer guns, which aren't exactly tight to begin with.  Should I just plan on replacing the barrels on these guys?  It kinda sucks to (hopefully) snag a Glock 20 for $300 only to have to put another $125 into it just to make it safe to shoot full-power stuff.

I read a thread over on GlockTalk about a guy who had a Kaboom with an early G20 and the stock barrel, it kinda has me concerned.

What do you guys think?

Thanks in advance

How did things turn out?