Glock 17/19 Gen 5 - Generation Awesome???

Published on August 30, 2017
Duration: 17:59

This review of the Glock Gen 5 pistols (Glock 17 and 19) details several upgrades over previous generations. The presenter, Mark from Fit'n Fire, discusses improvements like a flared mag well, front mag well cutout, extended magazine base plates, an orange follower, ambidextrous slide stop lever, beveled front slide, new DLC coating, removal of finger grooves, improved sights, a recessed barrel crown, updated recoil spring assembly, and a refined trigger with a shorter reset. While acknowledging these as improvements, the presenter questions the necessity and timing of some, particularly the sights and triggers, which are common aftermarket upgrade points.

Quick Summary

The Glock Gen 5 introduces several key upgrades, including a flared mag well for faster reloads, an ambidextrous slide stop lever for left-handed shooters, and a new nDLC coating for enhanced durability. The barrel features a recessed crown to stabilize bullets, and the trigger reset is reportedly shorter for quicker follow-up shots.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Glock Gen 5 Release
  2. 00:25Welcome to Fit'n Fire
  3. 00:34Glock Gen 5 Pistols: 17 & 19
  4. 01:21Major Improvements: Mag Well
  5. 02:30Front Mag Well Cutout
  6. 04:30Magazine Improvements
  7. 06:15Mag Release and Slide Stop
  8. 07:17Front Slide Bevel
  9. 08:05New Slide Coating (nDLC)
  10. 09:00Grip Texture and Finger Grooves
  11. 10:03Factory Sight Improvements
  12. 11:19Barrel Upgrade: Recessed Crown
  13. 11:54Recoil Spring Assembly
  14. 12:54Firing Pin Safety and Trigger Reset
  15. 14:05Presenter's Take: Gen 5 vs Gen 4
  16. 14:15Conspiracy Theory: Timing of Release
  17. 15:33Final Thoughts on Gen 5
  18. 16:32Call to Action: Comments & Subscribe

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main upgrades in the Glock Gen 5 pistols?

The Glock Gen 5 features a flared mag well for easier reloads, a front mag well cutout for malfunction clearing, an ambidextrous slide stop lever, a new nDLC coating for durability, a recessed barrel crown for improved accuracy, and a refined trigger with a shorter reset. The finger grooves have also been removed from the grip.

How does the Glock Gen 5 mag well differ from previous generations?

The Gen 5 introduces a significantly flared mag well compared to the Gen 4, designed to make magazine changes faster and more intuitive. This is a feature often added by competition shooters via aftermarket parts.

Are the sights on the Glock Gen 5 improved?

Yes, the rear sight notch on the Gen 5 has been widened and the outline thinned to help shooters acquire the front sight post more easily. However, they remain made of plastic, which is a common point of criticism and aftermarket upgrade.

What is the purpose of the front mag well cutout on the Glock Gen 5?

The cutout at the front of the Gen 5 mag well is intended to provide a purchase point for fingers, allowing for quicker extraction of a magazine during a malfunction, such as a double feed or stovepipe.

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