Glock 17L

[KellyTTE]

(I searched but the term 17L is too short)

Ok, I have a chance to get a Glock 17L for a decent price (no great, just decent). Its a Romanian Marked 'Anti-Terrorist' import from CAI with original Austrian Glock markings. Rode hard, put up wet. The finish is pretty worn but the weapon seems to be in good working order and rifling and other internals are dirty but intact. Shop is asking 500.00 for it with 1 magazine and original case. Orion Blue book says 518 - 633 based on condition, which this one would be at the low end of the spectrum.

I could care less about about the markings or finish. I'm already a Glock shooter, so my question is if the price is reasonable, and what first hand experience other shooters have had with the 17L platform (accuracy, balance, etc).

Advice appreciated, thanks guys!

[sadmin]

I have had one since November. It is one of the most accurate pistols I have shot out of the box. The sight radius is great and the additional length makes recoil feel less. The 3.5lb trigger is a noticeably more comfortable than the standard and shot recovery is very fast. I have put about 500 rounds of varying makes through it and have never had one issue, even wolf and silver bear. at that price I would absolutely pick it up.

[kdcgrohl]

Why not just buy a NEW one with two mags? They're not much more than that

BTW: If a term it too short for the site search, go to google, type in example:
glock 17L site:m4carbine.net
and you'll get results.

[John_Wayne777]

A beat up 17L for $500 doesn't sound like a deal to me...but I'm not a Glock collector, so I dunno.

I'd rather spend the $500 on a G34 or a G17.

[KellyTTE]

A beat up 17L for $500 doesn't sound like a deal to me...but I'm not a Glock collector, so I dunno.

I'd rather spend the $500 on a G34 or a G17.

G17s I have aplenty. I've been going back and forth over the G34 thought a lot. I have plenty of mags, so that's not a consideration. But still good points.

[John_Wayne777]

Then I'd say if the options are spending $500 on a really beat up 17L from a country where running water is a marvel or a new G34 on the shelf...well...I'd have to go with the G34.