It still has a cult following by many and there are people who still prefer this generation over the newer offerings by Glock….Specifications.

Is a Glock 17 worth it?

The Glock 17 Gen 4 pistol is one of the most reliable handguns on the market. Within the rental fleet at Shoot Smart, the Glock 17 is one of the most popular handguns used by customers. Even though the pistol is fired thousands of times, it maintains one of the lowest out-of-service rates of any handgun in the fleet.

Which is better a Glock 17 or Glock 19?

If you’re looking for a slightly larger ammunition capacity, you might want to go for the Glock 17, which offers you two extra rounds. But if the size is important to you, the Glock 19 is a better choice due to its half-inch smaller frame, which makes concealing it slightly easier.

Which is better Glock Gen3 or Gen4?

There is absolutely no reliability difference between Glock 19 Gen 3 and Gen 4 handguns.

How much does a Glock 17 cost?

Here’s a picture of a converted Glock 17 3rd generation that has the selector switch on the backplate. Good news is this one was only $1250 since so few people can buy it. You’ll also see some of these Post-Samples on GunBroker for around the $2k mark.

What ammo does the Glock 17 use?

Glock 19s use the same ammo as Glock 17s, being the 9mm, as stated, which, in case you were unaware, is universal across most existing handguns, since most handguns seem to be 9mm Parabellum .

What generation is Glock 17?

Glock 17 Gen 4. The Glock 17 Gen 4 is a semi-automatic large-frame pistol chambered in 9mm. “Gen 4” means it is the fourth generation G17.

What is the barrel length of a Glock 17?

The barrel length of the Glock 17 is at 4.5 inches and measures 8 inches long on overall. The 19 model, on the other hand, has a shorter barrel at just 4 inches. Its overall length is 7.36 inches. Capacity wise, the 17 model can hold up to 17+1 rounds of size 9mm and stands 5.43 inches tall.