Gen6 Glock 17- 6,000 Round Review

Published on February 15, 2026
Duration: 50:52

This comprehensive 6,000-round review of the Gen 6 Glock 17, presented by Regular Guy Training LLC, details significant internal and external upgrades. The analysis highlights changes in the recoil system, barrel, frame ergonomics, trigger, and optics mounting. The speaker, a professional trainer with extensive high-volume shooting experience, concludes it's the best factory Glock iteration to date, offering enhanced performance out-of-the-box.

Quick Summary

The Gen 6 Glock 17, reviewed over 6,000 rounds by Regular Guy Training LLC, introduces significant upgrades including a single coil recoil spring, enhanced ergonomics, a straight-angled trigger, and a new torque-based optics mounting system. It demonstrated high reliability with minimal stoppages, making it the best factory Glock iteration to date.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro Montage
  2. 02:01Review Introduction
  3. 05:05Slide and Serrations
  4. 09:08Recoil System
  5. 10:40Barrel and Extractor
  6. 13:46Frame and Ergonomics
  7. 18:53Trigger Redesign
  8. 21:17Magwell and Plug
  9. 23:03Optics Mounting System
  10. 28:52Shooting Characteristics
  11. 31:19Reliability Performance
  12. 38:52Conclusion and Hot Take

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key upgrades in the Gen 6 Glock 17 compared to previous generations?

The Gen 6 Glock 17 features a new single coil recoil spring, redesigned front slide serrations, improved frame ergonomics with enhanced grip texture and trigger guard undercut, a straight-angled trigger shoe, and a new optics mounting system using a plastic gasket.

How reliable is the Gen 6 Glock 17 based on the 6,000-round review?

During a 6,000-round test, the Gen 6 Glock 17 experienced only 3-5 stoppages, which were mostly user-induced or related to underpowered ammunition, demonstrating a high level of reliability.

What is the new optics mounting system on the Gen 6 Glock 17?

Glock replaced the MOS plate system with a plastic gasket/crush washer system. This design uses torque to create a secure fit, eliminating lateral movement and preventing screw shearing for mounted optics.

What improvements does the Gen 6 Glock 17 offer for shooting characteristics?

The Gen 6 Glock 17 is described as predictable with a tight recoil impulse, returning to zero quickly with minimal bounce. This makes it easy for shooters of all skill levels to achieve good accuracy.

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