Since this is a review thread I'll just give a brief summary of what I experienced firing my new G17 Gen 5 for the first time.
1. The sights seem "different." I can't tell if they are taller than OEM Glock sights from previous generations or if there is just more light on either side of the front sight when pointing, or what. Since my other Glocks wear XS Big Dot sights I can't compare.
2. The trigger is smoother but still has that two-stage feel (thank God).
3. I like the looks of the new beveled slide, not that something like that is a big whoop to a fighting tool.
4. I noticed no difference in recoil or any other firing criterion.
Bottom line: I prefer the gun with the rough finish and no finger grooves. The orange mag followers are definitely a small "plus".
Would I rush out and trade off all my previous generation Glocks to get Gen 5's? No.
Will there be more Gen 5's in my collection? Probably.
Time will tell if the design changes are a good thing or not.
Get one if you want, or wait to see if the Gen 5's have teething problems like the Glock 42's and early Gen 4's. It's your call.
But it's not worth taking out a loan or liquidating the rest of your gun collection just to get Gen 5 Glocks.
I call them an "evolution" but not a "revolution."
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Originally Posted by Mrgunsngear
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