NEW Glock 17 Gen5 - Shooting!

Published on September 4, 2017
Duration: 29:15

The Glock 17 Gen5 demonstrates excellent reliability, handling various ammunition types including steel and aluminum-cased rounds without malfunctions. Its new ambidextrous slide stop is a significant improvement, and the Glock Marksman Barrel with hexagonal rifling contributes to good accuracy at 12 yards. The trigger is crisper with a muted reset, and the pistol handles recoil effectively, shooting flatter than previous generations.

Quick Summary

The Glock 17 Gen5 excels in reliability, handling diverse ammunition including steel and aluminum casings without issue. Key improvements include an ambidextrous slide stop, a new Glock Marksman Barrel with hexagonal rifling for accuracy, and a crisper trigger with a muted reset.

Chapters

  1. 00:36Range Day Setup & Ammo Variety
  2. 01:28Tactical AR500 Target System Intro
  3. 03:01Initial Shooting & Ambidextrous Slide Stop
  4. 04:35Magazine Compatibility & Internal Notes
  5. 07:19Accuracy Test & Glock Marksman Barrel
  6. 10:05Trigger & Recoil Impressions
  7. 12:03Reliability with Diverse Ammunition
  8. 14:59Ergonomics & Holster Fit

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key improvements in the Glock 17 Gen5 compared to previous generations?

The Glock 17 Gen5 features an ambidextrous slide stop, a new Glock Marksman Barrel with hexagonal rifling, removal of finger grooves for better ergonomics, and an updated recoil spring assembly for improved recoil management.

How reliable is the Glock 17 Gen5 with different types of ammunition?

The Glock 17 Gen5 demonstrated excellent reliability, handling over 450 rounds without any malfunctions. This included premium JHP, steel-cased Tula, aluminum-cased Blazer, and polymer-coated Blue Bullets.

What is the accuracy like on the Glock 17 Gen5 at typical pistol range distances?

Accuracy was tested at 12 yards, showing good performance attributed to the new Glock Marksman Barrel with hexagonal rifling and a slightly wider rear sight notch for faster sight acquisition.

Does the Glock 17 Gen5 work with older Glock magazines?

Yes, the Glock 17 Gen5 is backward compatible with older generation Glock magazines, although Gen5 magazines have less visible steel inserts around the mag catch area.

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