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...

[Straight Shooter]

Am I seeing finish wear on the barrel already in your vid? A member here has reported premature wear on his.
Also- is lockup tighter around the muzzle than on earlier Glocks?
And respectfully... as for the plastic sights, I am GLAD Glock puts on cheap sights, so I don't have to pay for sights I wont be using and can install the sights of MY choice. Ive always felt this was intentional on Glocks part, because of the plethora of sights out now, and done as as a cost saving feature. Am I wrong?
Thanks for your reviews...love your YT & FB channel brother.

[PattonWasRight]

The goatee adds a dash of bad a$$ to ya.

Thanks ... another well done review, you're one of few whose opinions I act on