An update from my buddy's agency regarding the Glock gen4 G22, the officers are to turn in the gen4 G22 and go back to the gen3 G22. Approximately 400 gen4 G22 are being pulled off the streets. Local CBS news reports it's the recoil spring assembly.

Oakland Police Department recalls new guns

OAKLAND, Calif. (KGO) -- Oakland police officers have had to start carrying older pistols they recently gave up because of a defect that's been discovered in their new guns.

Oakland officers carry 40-caliber semi-automatic handguns made by Glock. A mechanical defect turned up in the Glock's newest model during training exercises. Police insist that defect never posed a danger to officers on the street or to the public.

The Oakland Police Department wants Glock to ensure the weapons' reliability before returning them to the officers.


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