Gen5 Glock 17 Review

[Arik]

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:

Held one at the store as it had the same canted rear sight. Looked at another one.....same thing

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[davidjinks]

Clear your PM's please.

[BuzzinSATX]

Thanks for the review...I too appreciate your honest, friendly, matter of fact style.

I had a Blue Label G19 Gen 5 reserved to pick up on Friday and told them to return it to stock and sell it. Like others, I'll hold for now...just no reason for me to run out and buy this gun yet. Actually planning on a CZ for my next 9MM purchase.

[mbinky]

Excellent review, thanks! I am curious about the new finish. I understand that it is basically an Ion Bond PVD type coating, but I am wondering if Glock is still treating the metal underneath with a QPQ process (Melonite, Tenifer, etc).

I don't think I like the new baseplates. Not sure why.

[militarymoron]

Good review, Mr G&G. For some reason, I find the sound of crickets/insects in the background of your video very relaxing and pleasant. Reminds me of the outdoors and woods.

[MeanCarbine]

Do you like it better than your RTF2 G17?

[M4arc]

Great review and video! Probably the only YouTube review I didn't skip ahead on.

I'm definitely interested in the Gen5 G17 but I still think I'll wait a little bit.

[Wake27]

Excellent review, thanks! I am curious about the new finish. I understand that it is basically an Ion Bond PVD type coating, but I am wondering if Glock is still treating the metal underneath with a QPQ process (Melonite, Tenifer, etc).

I don't think I like the new baseplates. Not sure why.

I'm pretty sure he answered that exact question in the video.


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[nightchief]

I have read the Gen 5 has more of an undercut on the trigger guard. Mr. GNG, (et al) Did you notice this by chance? Great reviews as always.

NC

[MSparks909]

I bought both a G17 G5 and G19 G5 with Ameriglo's today. Undercut is the same as the previous gens. Not cut any higher.

One thing I did find interesting is Glock changed their rail cut from the "Universal/Glock" size to "1913 Picatinny" spec on these guns. They never mentioned this in their press release and I haven't seen anybody mention it yet. But the TLR-1/1913 mount from my HK P30 mounts right up and fits perfect on both the 17 and 19 G5s.