Here is a quote from a Glock Forum member:

"I own a gen 4 G17, and I just bought a gen 4 G34, both guns runs flawlessly. I have shot other Gen 4's also...they also ran flawlessly. I also used to own a Springfield XDm 4.5 inch 40S&W, which funny enough I traded for a Gen 3 G22. I took it out, shot it about 100 times, put it back in its box, and then traded it for an AK74. The M&P series from S&W is really nice, throw a Burwell / Apex trigger in one and they feel unbelievable, the XDm is WAY over rated IMO, the open striker system / loaded chamber indicator is a good way to ensure a short life for your gun and also lacks reliability due to dirt creeping inside. And the grip feels like you're holding a stick instead of a gun IMO. But both guns, good or bad, are in fact inspired by Glock. The Gen 4 is just one more example of Glock getting it right. Glock reliability is world renowned. The words "Glock Perfection" are not just an advertising ploy, they got it right and have been improving on right since Gen 1. Glock is the number 1 DA only pistol in the world. I do not see them being dethroned anytime in the near future."
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