Glock 17 9x19mm Review

Overview

The Glock 17 was first launched in the US market in the early 1980s. While it wasn't the first handgun fired by a polymer striker however, it was the Glock 17 became the initial hugely effective polymer striker-fired handgun. It was the first to be released into on the US market from the perspective of law enforcement. We present this review of the Glock 17 Review.

When law enforcement officials adopted the weapon the firearm was quickly accepted by the general population.

Prior to the Glock 17 was introduced, there were a few double stack pistols in 9mm which had greater capacity than single stack the 45 ACP guns of that time.

The pistols were referred to as " Wonder Nines". They had varying levels of performance, but there was a lot of suspicion with regard to the 9mm caliber the time.

A majority the Wonder Nines featured metal frames, whether they were steel or made from an aluminum alloy. This gave confidence to the market which wasn't as accustomed to the polymer found on Glock 17. Glock 17.

Then eventually, the Glock 17 reigned supreme and was one of the top-selling guns of its class.

Role

The function is that of Glock 17 was originally a type of firearm that was designed to be more OWB and used in the hands of police personnel.

The role was eventually was expanded to include competitions and general range usage. The gun was a hit with shooters and competitions.

It is also very popular with those looking to go out and shoot on weekends and just have amusement.

In the beginning Glock 17, at first Glock 17, wasn't seen as a concealed carry weapon, but since technology for holsters has advanced.

The gun is becoming more and more popular for concealed carry. It is a huge gun.

However, it is still possible in carrying Glock 17 and the IWB, Appendix IWB and OWB positions.

It's all you have to do is ensure that your body is big enough to be able to print. Make sure that you're wearing suitable holster which is big enough that you can't print with the gun.

Features

Glock 17 features a 17 round flush magazine that is a perfect fit. It's a double stack magazine and it's an iron line magazine with an overmold made of polymer.

They are affordable, costing around $25 per issue.

There are tons of extra magazines and accessories that can be used with this Glock 17.

There are magazines for sale aftermarket from several firms such as ETS as well as Magpul. You can also purchase knockoffs from KCI.

There are the 33-round magazines at Glocks, as well as 24 round magazines that are extended.

They are an excellent option for those who want an extra ammo capacity in your gun, but stillmaintain the dependability of a magazine that comes from the factory.

Magwell

When you look at the Gen5 version that is that Glock 17, the magwell is simply incredible.

It is also the only frame gun made of polymer in this class with the size of a magwell. The magwell is also extended to that of the Glock 19 series, but this gun is evidently slightly smaller.

You could definitely award your Glock 17 Gen5 an prize for the best magwell in class on regular frames made of polymer.

In the event that you're running contest such as USPSA and USPSA, you're not permitted to use an aftermarket magwell for certain divisions.

This will be an enormous asset.

If you're a typical user of the gun to defend themselves it isn't so great of an advantage.

There are no disadvantages in light of the way Glocks came up with it.

Grip/Ergonomics

The grip of Glock 17 is a bit different. Glock 17 is just your normal Glock grip. As of now, if you take a look at Gen 5 variant, you're going to find no grooves for the fingers, and it comes with a removable backstrap.

The gun is supplied standard with no backstraps installed on the gun, and you can make use of the backdrops included to expand the grip's capacity up.

The backstraps can also alter the length of pulling on the trigger, or the trigger's reach.

This is an excellent feature for those with bigger hands. In fact, it is this is among the significant aspects of changing the ergonomics of your Glock.

Beavertail Glock 17 Review

There isn't an Beavertail in this Glock 17, but you can utilize two of the backstraps that come with it to attach the Beavertail on the firearm.

The Beavertail will also raise your overall height over bore, which is something you should be aware of when setting up your gun. However, if the slide bite might be an issue these Beavertail backstraps can definitely solve the problem.

Gen 4 Glock 17 Gen 4 Glock 17 is exactly the same as the Gen 4 version but with grooves for fingers.

Glock Gen 3 Glock Gen 3 has no modularity whatsoever. So you're stuck with the lock in its current form.

Texturing

The texturing has changed on the three current Glock Production pistols.

Its Gen 3 texturing is very smooth unless you're fortunate enough to have the RTF2 finishing Glock. These are very rare, however I wouldn't recommend putting that in the top position... However, I would not say it's the most likely that you'll come across one.

If you take a take a look at Glock 17 Gen 4, instead of Glock 17 Gen 4, you'll see that the texture is a bit more refined than Gen 3, but it isn't as impressive than the rough texture on Gen 5. Gen 5.

Gen 5 Texturing Gen 5 texturing is really very excellent. There are a lot of competitors using Gen 5 without any modifications. Gen 5 without any kind of modifications to the grip.

The texture doesn't appear to be that at first when you fill it, but once you dig deep and secure a firm hold on the pistol it does an excellent job of holding your hand in the right position.

General Feel

Glock 17 Gen 5 is actually a extremely ergonomic firearm. I would say a lot of this is due to lack of finger grooves.

A minor issue would be the Glock knuckle you grasp the gun, however the Glock knife itself isn't really an issue for me.

A large number of guns retain that undercuts where your knuckle is likely to rub and create a callous after you fire the gun.

Overall, in the overall field of is that the Glock 17 Gen 3 through five is quite decent, however, Gen 5 Gen 5 is definitely the most effective variant up to now.

Sights

In terms of sights for the Glock 17, you're going to have several choices. There is always the Glock equipped with the basic slot fillers. These are the standard plastic locksights.

They're not robust.

They're not the best image and they're generally really bad images.

The good news is Glock has upgraded their products and is now shipping guns directly from the factory equipped with Ameriglo Night sights.

 

The Ameriglo night-time sights feature bright, orange front sites which is easily visible in daylight. The site is also clear and tidy site image.

The site in the rear contains tritium vials at the rear. However, the site itself is completely blacked out. This is most likely the best choice for factory-built sights.

There are also regular Glock night lights, that are three dots of Meprolight they are decent however they are not the best.

Aftermarket

There is a huge market of Glock 17 style sights.

The same sights were used on Glock 17 as well. Glock 17 that worked for the Glock 19 and when you consider how well-known it is, the Glock 19 is, almost every pistol manufacturer that produces sights has an offer to the Glock.

If you're unable to locate sights you like for that match the Glock 17, then you probably won't locate sights that you like for any firearm.

Red Dot Options

It is worth noting that the Glock 17 comes in the MOS format. This means that it is possible to include an optic when you purchase it with the MOS gun. You can also get your gun mill made by one of the numerous custom-made shops available.

There are plenty of gun shops in the local area which can grind you Glock to accept an red dot scope.

MOS mounting pattern is a bit shaky. MOS mounting pattern is not without its problems in terms of reliability.

A lot of people are offering to purchase plates from the aftermarket like the ones I am sporting from chwps.com.

There are a number of other companies who offer excellent aftermarket mounting solutions that work with Glock 17. Glock 17.

To summarize, you can locate almost any red dot that you'd like to put onto the Glock 17.

Controls

Glock 17 controls are fairly normal Glock in my point. There's nothing unique about them. They're effective and they aren't much more than this.

Let's look at these in greater depth.

Mag Release

Magazine release for Glock 17 Glock 17 is mounted on only one side only.

Gen 3 is the Gen 3 version works only for shooters who shoot right handed and is located on the left portion of the weapon. Gen 4 and Gen 5 versions are both Gen 4 and Gen 5 versions are reversible , so they can be used to accommodate left or right-handed shooters.

I, who have average to large to medium-sized hands, don't have any difficulty getting to the button for mag release once I push it with my thumb.

If you're a smaller person it is possible to loosen your grip in order to reach the magazine release.

The magazine release itself is slightly stretched from the frame However, it's not too much, perhaps a quarter in an inch.

It's well-rounded, almost all the way to the edges. You don't feel any sharp edges whenever you click the switch, as it was on the earlier Glock generations, with the most notable being Glock Gen 3. Glock Gen 3.

Gen 4 and Gen 5 mag releases Gen 4 and Gen 5 mag releases are much better than the Glock Gen 3. and there are plenty of options for aftermarket purchases if you are looking to upgrade your gun.

Glock 17 Slide Stop Review

The slide stops for Glocks work the same.

There are two variations available. The first is the normal Glock slide stock. The alternative is the extended version, which is available on the 34 series of firearms.

Gen3 and Gen4 Glocks Gen3 or Gen4 are located on the left of the hand.

It is is designed for a right-handed shooter, so they are able to access the gun via their support hand or their primary thumb of their hand. The Gen5 Glocks have improved the ambidextrous factor while the slide stop sits just as perfect on the opposite side.

It's easy to reach for your thumb unless you've very shorthands.

If so, in which case the Glock 17, probably isn't going to be the best gun for you, since all controls will be a more difficult to reach. As always, there are tons of alternatives for these guns.

Therefore, you'll be able to locate a slide stop can be swapped out if the standard one isn't your style.

Trigger Glock 17 Review

A trigger that is on Glock 17 is going to change again, depending on the generation. The triggers for Gen 3 Gen 4 and Gen 5 are all just slightly different.

In general, they are typical features and you will get a light amount of take-up, encounter a wall after which you get your break, and after the break, you get your reset.

They reset to the same point and all have the exact amount of take-up at the beginning. The difference will result from the breaking in the trigger.

We'll examine them on Gen 3 through five.

Glock 17 Gen3 Trigger

The trigger of Glock 17 Gen 3 has the initial take-up light and then a very rigid strong, hard wall prior to an extremely smooth break.

There's nothing creepy about this sugar. It's extremely heavy and is extremely hard to break.

G17 Gen4 Trigger

Its trigger in Glock 17 Gen 4 triggers. Glock 17 Gen 4 is an amalgamation of Gen 3 and Gen 5 variants. Gen 3 and Gen 5 variations.

This trigger isn't equipped with what I'd consider a rolling break however it's not as tough of an enclosure like Gen 3's trigger. Gen 3 trigger has.

Glock 17 Gen5 Trigger

The trigger on Glock 17 Gen 5 is my preference, however some people might not like it since it comes with a roll break.

After you've finished the initial pullout it's likely that you'll begin to feel a tiny some creep. Continue to feel the creep until the trigger stops.

It's more of an a roll break than other triggers. While it's not exactly a great sound but it is able to pretend it's great in the field. Many shooters appreciate a clean break from a dry fire angle however, they appear to perform better when shooting with the rolling break.

Aftermarket Glock 17 Review

It is worth noting that the Glock 17 has more aftermarket parts than any other firearm, including that of the Glock 19. It is possible to build several generations of the Glock firearm, without using only a single Glock component in the construction.

It is the Glock Gen3 has more parts than any other gun manufactured in the aftermarket. There are also lots of components for components of triggers and connectors optics mounting plates as well as iron sights, whole frames, and slides.

There's nothing you can't buy for an Glock blocks pistol to personalize it to your specifications. I could write about three or four blog articles about the aftermarket companies who support Glock.

Glock 17 Maintenance Review

The maintenance of maintaining the Glock 17 is a breeze.

The generations that have come before are able to be taken down in the same way. You'll need to open the magazine from the pistol, secure the slide, and make sure that the gun isn't loaded.

When you're certain that the gun is not loaded and the slide is open, let it go forward, and the trigger will lower the striker.

Once the striker has been removed to remove tabs that are on the other side of the frame will need to be pulled down. Once those tabs are gone and you're able to release the slide and take it off to remove the spring assembly for recall and your bear out of the way and clean every part of the gun and make sure it's properly lubricated to ensure you're ready go.

Aesthetics

It is the Glock 17 is a fairly proportional firearm. So long as you don't purchase buy the accessories, backstraps or aftermarket.

The backstraps create the appear larger when viewed in a group, but it actually is. The Glock 17 is a mess on the field. It's the Glock 17, isn't a gun you'll claim to be beautiful.

It is important to view it as a truck with lower specs.

Pick your favorite brand of trucks.

Take a look at the full-on trim package. It's likely that you'll find it pretty attractive. Then you take a look at the base model, which is to sell products.

The trucks look great however they aren't like they do. This describes an overview of the Glock 17 in a nutshell.

Glock 17 Shooting Review

A shoot with using the Glock 17 is probably what you'd think.

It has a little less recoil than Glock 19, as well as being a less difficult to control. It also appears to move slower and slower than the Glock 19.

Overall, I'm happy with the way that the Glock 17 shoots, but it's not a great gun. It's not a great shooter, and it doesn't shoot badly. A

If you've got an excellent grasp and are aware of the basics the trigger will follow well and remain moving up and down with a smooth line whenever shooting it. A trigger like the Glock Gen5 trigger really does aid in precision.

It's very easy to shoot at any distance with this gun.

It's a blast to shoot and I like it, but you shouldn't think of the Glock 17 to be anything greater than a five to $600 handgun, as it is.

While it's easier to shoot it's not as softer shooting Glock 19, It's not as soft shooting that you're able justify its dimensions in a concealed carry scenario.

If you are able to seal your Glock 17, fine, take it. However, most people are more at ease to a firearm of 19 inches to carry concealed.

In the event that you're using it for personal defense or in a duty-related setting it's going to be difficult to choose Glock 19. Glock 19 over the Glock 17. Personally, I'm very happy I got this gun however, I'm not sure I'd use it for many routine applications.

I can imagine this gun set up with a suppressor for at-home defense.

It's a great host for a suppressor. It's perfect together with the Microtech defence 9mm suppression. We'd love to hear your feedback about Glock 17 below. Glock 17 below.

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