Well soon I will be trading my Ruger LCP for a Glock 23. I couldn't tell if it was a gen3 or gen4. Honestly I wasn't paying attention. I was more worried about taking it apart and making sure everything is alright. Well the thing is like brand new. Anyways back on topic when I grip a pistol I like to get as high as I can get on the weapon. Do y'all suggest installing a beavertail backstrap? My shield I can hold high up on the grip but on a Glock can you do tthat without the beavertail backstrap? I needed a woods pistol and couldn't pass up on this offer.