
Glock doesn't advertise MSRP, but you can expect to get into a 17 for about $500 in many cases a Glock 34 will probably run closer to $600.īut bear a few caveats in mind when you look at these.

Since the Glock 17 is so much more common, you can expect to part with a little less at the gunshop. The sight options are the same, and weight comes down to 22.05 ounces without a magazine in the base model. The Gen5 - with the Glock Marksman Barrel and wider slide - can also be had, of course.Ĭapacity is the same as it's a full-size Glock 9mm. You can also order the 17 Gen4 with or without the MOS package and get modular backstraps. The standard barrel length is 4.47 inches, which brings dimensions to overall length of 8.03 inches, standing 5.47 inches tall and 1.26 inches wide for the standard model. Aftermarket support is incredible, and a lot of cops and civilian carriers trust their lives to one. Very, very few are ever lemons.though even Glocks have been recalled, so don't drink too much of the Kool-Aid.so you can definitely count on one to work.

They are accurate enough for government work. The Glock 17 is one of the all-time great handguns. If you want a big striker-fired competition gun, this is about as good a starting point as it gets. The Glock 34 Gen5 includes the MOS as standard, along with the other Gen5 improvements. The Gen4 can also be ordered with Glock's MOS package, allowing for the installation of a reflex sight. Standard ammunition capacity is 17 rounds, though it will run extended magazines up to 33 rounds, if so desired.Īlongside the standard version, the Gen4 variant adds Glock's modular backstraps. The trigger is slightly lighter than the stock 17, at just under 5 lbs. Unloaded weight, without the magazine, is 23.10 ounces, which is rather trim for such a big gun. The gun is 1.3 inches wide at the controls and stands 5.47 inches tall. The longer slide brings overall length to 8.82 inches. (The 34 Gen 4 is available with polymer, steel or the Glock GNS sights.) Longer sight radius, longer barrel, more accurate gun. That increases sight radius to about 7.5 inches, depending on what kind of sights you get. The 34 is an extended-barrel version of the 17, featuring a 5.31-inch barrel. The major difference, of course, is the slide. In fact, the 34 shares the frame with the 17. If that's what you're looking to get, the Glock 34 vs 17 is your best bet. Now it is easier than ever for both left-handed and right-handed gun owners to quickly, comfortably, and safely manipulate the slide.The Glock 34 is a competition and target gun, through and through. The GLOCK 17 Gen5 feature ambidextrous slide stop levers. The larger opening found in the mag-well of GLOCK Gen5 pistols makes quicker and easier magazine changes possible, particularly in high-stress situations where fractions of a second matter. The GLOCK 17 Gen5 feature a flared mag-well. Removing the finger grooves improves the ergonomics of the grip, delivering consistent comfort and improved control to a wider range of consumers, regardless of hand size. The GLOCK 17 Gen5 have no finger grooves on the grip. The barrel’s new rifling and crown deliver improved accuracy for both the beginner and the seasoned gun owner. The GLOCK 17 Gen5 feature the GLOCK Marksman Barrel. The ion-bonded finish reduces corrosion and scratching and improves performance in adverse or de-greased conditions. The GLOCK 17 Gen5 feature the proprietary GLOCK nDLC finish. Learn more about these new features below. Among these design changes are five distinct features which deliver an improved overall shooting experience and propel GLOCK into its next generation of pistols. More than 20 design changes distinguish the Gen 5 pistols from their Gen 4 predecessors. The MOS is offered with a cover plate, for times when no optic is mounted, and four different plate options to comply with the specifications of some of the most trusted optic manufacturers in the industry.īarrel Type: Cold Hammer-Forged Polygonal RifledĬomes with: 3 Mags, Manual, Lock, Cleaning Rod, Nylon Brush, Mag Loader, Backstraps, 5 plates included. Optical sights are popular in competitive shooting and are becoming increasingly popular for target shooting.

Glock engineers have developed the Glock Modular Optic System to simplify mounting of popular optic sights without costly custom machining of pistols slide. With multiple adapter plates, you can quickly and easily mount miniature electronic sights to the rear of the Gen5 GLOCK slide,which has front serrations for easier and quicker manipulations. The slide is precision machined to provide a mounting system for popular optic sights. With the G17 Gen5 MOS, GLOCK enhances the already near-perfect Gen5 model of "The original" with the addition of the Modular Optic System (MOS). Glock 17 MOS Gen 5 G17 - Fixed Sights - 3 Mags - 9mm Pistol (Restricted)
