The Glock 17 Isn’t For You
This review details a 5,000-round assessment of the Glock 17 Gen 5, focusing on its durability and performance. The instructor highlights specific testing parameters, including ammunition types, cleaning intervals, and training sessions. Key findings include minor cosmetic wear on the barrel and slide, but no abnormal internal wear. A significant issue arose from sand contamination, causing trigger reset failure, which self-corrected after cleaning. The review compares the Glock 17 Gen 5 to other pistols like the Glock 19X and Sig M17, ultimately suggesting the 19X might be a preferred alternative for some users due to its handling and reciprocation speed, despite the 17's accuracy advantages at distance.











