Glock 17 Reliability Test: Military Arms Channel Gauntlet Response Video

Published on October 11, 2016
Duration: 16:05

This video details a rigorous reliability test of the Glock 17 Gen 3 Vickers Tactical edition, responding to the Military Arms Channel gauntlet. Honest Outlaw subjected the pistol to water, sand, dirt, and mud, noting its impressive performance despite significant environmental contamination. The test highlights how extreme debris can eventually impact the reliability of even a legendary platform like the Glock 17.

Quick Summary

Honest Outlaw subjected a Glock 17 Gen 3 Vickers Tactical to an extreme gauntlet test involving water, sand, dirt, and mud. While initially reliable, prolonged contamination led to failures to cycle and return to battery, demonstrating that even legendary firearms have limits under severe environmental stress.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Firearm Overview
  2. 00:50Test Methodology
  3. 02:23Initial Gauntlet: Water and Sand
  4. 03:21Initial Gauntlet: Dirt and Mud
  5. 04:56Second Round of Testing
  6. 07:50Failure and Conclusion
  7. 11:07Bonus Footage

Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Glock 17 Gen 3 perform in the Honest Outlaw's gauntlet test?

The Glock 17 Gen 3 initially performed well through water, sand, dirt, and mud. However, after a second round of testing in muddy water and sand, it experienced multiple failures to cycle and return to battery due to extreme debris.

What ammunition was used in the Glock 17 reliability test?

The test utilized Freedom Munitions 147 grain 9mm ammunition. The speaker noted this specific grain weight was chosen for its lower recoil, making it a preferred round for competition shooting.

What were the main failure points observed during the Glock 17's extreme test?

The primary failure points observed were related to the accumulation of debris in the trigger group and slide rails. This led to failures to cycle, failures to go into battery, and a gritty, harder trigger pull.

What makes the Honest Outlaw's Glock 17 test different from other gauntlet tests?

The Honest Outlaw increased the test's difficulty by not rinsing the firearm between each environmental stage (water, sand, dirt, mud), allowing for cumulative contamination and more severe stress on the weapon's mechanisms.

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