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GRT45 · 01-26-2013, 14:01

This thread is a wonderful resource. Thanks for creating it.

I can contribute some information about the 45ACP and 10mm subcompact pistols, models G30 and G29, respectively.

I have noted owner/buyer reports and data in the Glock Serial Number Research Project database showing the Gen 3 versions of the G30 and G29 subcompact pistols went through a transition from Gen 3 models without an accessory rail to later Gen 3 with the accessory rail.

Before the accessory rail was added, G30 and G29 pistols were manufactured that had all the Gen3 characteristics:

Finger grooves on the front strap
Checkering in the finger grooves on the front strap
Thumb rests on the grip
Three frame pins
Loaded Chamber Indicator Extractor (LCI)

Therefore, I do not think it correct to assign an informal designation of Gen 2.5 (a designation that Glock, Inc. doesn't recognize officially) to the G30/G29 without an accessory rail. I believe it's more correct to simply describe the two variants as "G30/G29 Gen3 without accessory rail" and "G30/G29 Gen3 with accessory rail."

The database indicates the accessory rail first appeared on the Gen 3 G30 45ACP around June, 2005 with serial number prefix HGM.

In the database, the first record for a Gen 3 G29 10mm specifically mentioning a rail has a test fire date in February, 2006 with serial number prefix HXN. It's possible that the Gen 3 G29 had an accessory rail earlier than this date since the G29 and G30 share a common frame.

01-26-2013, 14:01	#60
GRT45 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,478	This thread is a wonderful resource. Thanks for creating it. I can contribute some information about the 45ACP and 10mm subcompact pistols, models G30 and G29, respectively. I have noted owner/buyer reports and data in the Glock Serial Number Research Project database showing the Gen 3 versions of the G30 and G29 subcompact pistols went through a transition from Gen 3 models without an accessory rail to later Gen 3 with the accessory rail. Before the accessory rail was added, G30 and G29 pistols were manufactured that had all the Gen3 characteristics: Finger grooves on the front strap Checkering in the finger grooves on the front strap Thumb rests on the grip Three frame pins Loaded Chamber Indicator Extractor (LCI) Therefore, I do not think it correct to assign an informal designation of Gen 2.5 (a designation that Glock, Inc. doesn't recognize officially) to the G30/G29 without an accessory rail. I believe it's more correct to simply describe the two variants as "G30/G29 Gen3 without accessory rail" and "G30/G29 Gen3 with accessory rail." The database indicates the accessory rail first appeared on the Gen 3 G30 45ACP around June, 2005 with serial number prefix HGM. In the database, the first record for a Gen 3 G29 10mm specifically mentioning a rail has a test fire date in February, 2006 with serial number prefix HXN. It's possible that the Gen 3 G29 had an accessory rail earlier than this date since the G29 and G30 share a common frame. __________________ G30SF 45ACP/10mm/460Rowland: Strictly monogamous, I have one Glock and one woman. GLOCK Certified Armorer, GSSF Member, NRA Endowment Member, Eagle Scout Last edited by GRT45; 02-10-2013 at 07:35..