NEW Glock 17 Gen5 - Shooting!

Published on September 4, 2017
Duration: 29:15

This video provides an in-depth range test of the Glock 17 Gen5, conducted by Justin Opinion, who demonstrates high authority through his technical expertise and practical application. The evaluation covers reliability with diverse ammunition, accuracy using the new Glock Marksman Barrel, and the functionality of updated features like the ambidextrous slide stop and removal of finger grooves. The pistol is shown to perform exceptionally well across all tested parameters, handling over 450 rounds without a single malfunction.

Quick Summary

The Glock 17 Gen5 excels in reliability, handling over 450 rounds of diverse ammunition (steel, aluminum, brass) without malfunctions. It features the Glock Marksman Barrel with hexagonal rifling for improved accuracy and a wider rear sight notch for faster target acquisition. Ergonomic updates include the removal of finger grooves and a functional ambidextrous slide stop.

Chapters

  1. 00:36Range Day Setup
  2. 01:28Target System Introduction
  3. 03:01Initial Shooting & Controls
  4. 04:35Magazine & Internal Questions
  5. 07:19Accuracy & Barrel Specs
  6. 10:05Trigger & Recoil Impressions
  7. 12:03Reliability & Ammo Variety
  8. 14:59Ergonomics & Holster Fit

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key ergonomic updates on the Glock 17 Gen5?

The Glock 17 Gen5 features a removal of finger grooves for a more comfortable grip and an ambidextrous slide stop/release, which was tested and found to function reliably without interfering with holster fit in a standard Fobus paddle holster.

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

During testing with over 450 rounds, the Glock 17 Gen5 demonstrated exceptional reliability, firing without any malfunctions, stoppages, or failures to feed/extract across a wide variety of ammunition, including steel-cased, aluminum-cased, and premium brass loads.

What improvements does the Glock Marksman Barrel (GMB) offer?

The Glock 17 Gen5's GMB features hexagonal rifling, which is intended to enhance accuracy. Additionally, the pistol's rear sight notch is wider (0.170") to facilitate quicker target acquisition compared to previous models.

Is the Glock 17 Gen5 compatible with older Glock magazines?

Yes, the Glock 17 Gen5 is backward compatible with older generation Glock magazines. While Gen5 magazines have steel inserts for durability, they function correctly with the Gen5 pistol.

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