How much? G17C

**M1A2_Tanker** · 06-04-09, 09:38

I got this 2nd Gen Glock 17c in a trade I'm thinking about trading it in on an XD(M) 9mm. What should I hope to get for it. Round count is low but unknown. Appears to have factory extended slide catch and mag release. The slide is a Blue/Gray color I don't know who or how it was Painted. It looks real good. I haven't found any info on if it was factory painted. I just don't know anything about Glock. I have not even fired it. It says : Made in Austria. Glock. INC.. Smyrna, GA. The frames serial number has "US" added. But the "US" is not on the slide or barrel. I don't know if this means anything. Serial is CHK1XX.

TIA, Cris.
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**Business_Casual** · 06-04-09, 10:59

Pre-craziness they went for around $400 - $450. It is second generation and the US just means it was imported to the USA. Personally, I'd put in a KKM or Lone Wolf non-ported barrel and skip the XD/M. But I'm sure the XD mafia will be along shortly to explain why the grip safety isn't a liability.

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**kmrtnsn** · 06-04-09, 11:08

Keep it. Repaint the slide, put some night sights on it as a just in case measure, and then get the frame re-textured. Maybe play with the trigger after that. This one has a lot of good project potential.

**forgiven** · 06-04-09, 11:49

A shop, in trade is probably going to offer $200-250.

Sell it privately then buy what you want.

But as others have already stated, skip the XD or XDM,

Get a different Glock, change the one you have, get an older W German Sig, HK, or M&P.

Just my opinion though

**lazythekid** · 06-04-09, 12:10

Originally Posted by forgiven

But as others have already stated, skip the XD or XDM,

My sentiments also.

**Irish** · 06-04-09, 12:14

Originally Posted by lazythekid

My sentiments also.

+1. If you don't like the 17c look at the other Glocks on the market or try out a S&W M&P.

**M1A2_Tanker** · 06-05-09, 20:46

Thanks to all that have replied. I think I will take your advice. After I close on my 1st home (1 Week

) I will get a Lone Wolf barrel and send them the slide and have both refinished in black. Shoot the heck out of it. I think the "Bump" in the Glock's grip is why I was thinking of trading it in. I have large thin hands but it wants to dig in the fatty part of my palm. I Have a few more questions.

1. Who does grip contouring at reasonable prices? Or even better a tutorial as I am thrifty

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2. The town I am moving to has a range that runs 3 gun. What other upgrades would you advise for a beginner?

3. Is the Lone Wolf barrel a viable option for 3 gun?

4. Can I reload brass from the Lone Wolf barrel?

Thanks, Cris

PS Does any of the XD dislike come from anything other than part availability? ie: Reliability, failure, etc. I have an XD45 service and compact. I haven't had any problems yet. Sample size 2. I put Heinie straight eight slant pro's on the service. Great sights. I think I'll go with TFO's on the G17c.