Gen5 Glock 17 Review

[Mrgunsngear]

I got the gun in yesterday and headed to the range with it to shoot a quick review.

Changes to the gun from previous generations that I've noticed so far:


-ambi slide release
-o finger grooves
-flared Magwell
-"marksman" barrel
-nDLC finish
-2 pin system rather than 3
-high vis mag followers and the base plate is more rounded than earlier versions
-previous gen mag compatible
-fits holsters from previous generations
-beveled slide (but not frame)

My review with accuracy testing and reliability report:

[ggp2jz]

Doesnt fit all previous gen holsters

[Feline]

Thanks.

I'll wait a year until the bugs are worked out .

[RAM Engineer]

The Gen5 has less in common with the MHS submission than it does the 17M/19M FBI guns.

Also, contract award protests don't get "worked out in court". The GAO reviews and decides.

[Det-Sog]

Thanks. I'll wait a year until the bugs are worked out .

If Sig hasn't fixed my $#%@! P320 by then, I'll trade it for that Gen-5. I'm tempted to just do it now.

[The Dumb Gun Collector]

I always enjoy your reviews. You are always a gentleman but aren't a shill either.

[Doc Safari]

At least they got rid of the finger grooves. Now I have to decide if it's worth replacing my Gen 4 G17. I think I'll wait for the bugs to be worked out too.

[TactiCool1976]

i guess i am lucky i've only had my Gen4 glocks for a couple years... so no need to go out and get a gen 5...

[BoyScout4Life]

If Sig hasn't fixed my $#%@! P320 by then, I'll trade it for that Gen-5. I'm tempted to just do it now.

I love Sigs...own 5 all German made...I still don't feel the P320 is ready for BATTLE...

[handyandy]

Thanks.

I'll wait a year until the bugs are worked out .

I could be wrong, but haven't these been out for a while in the hands of LEO agencies? Not to mention the FBI and MHS competition. Hopefully, they learned from the Gen 4 release issues and did a little more testing this time around.