Glock 17 Gen4 – Finally!

Glock 17 Gen4

So, I needed a new handgun for our upcoming holster testing projects. After some internal debate, I finally decided on a Glock 17 Gen4.

I know, I know… to many of you, the G17 is old news. But, until fairly recently, I haven’t had a lot of trigger time with Glock pistols. That changed when I purchased a G42 and G43 last year. And after getting to know those two pistols, I’ve started to feel some “Glock Fan-Boy” feelings. And those feelings are apparently strong enough to convince me to FINALLY get my first Glock 17. Now it is time to accessorize! Stay tuned…

Glock 17:

  • Caliber: 9×19
  • System: Safe Action
  • Length:
    • G17: 204 mm / 8.03
    • G17 Gen4: 202 mm / 7.95 in
  • Height: 138 mm / 5.43 in
  • Width: 30.00 mm / 1.18 in
  • Barrel Height: 32 mm / 1.26 in
  • Length Between Sights: 165 mm / 6.49 in
  • Barrel Length: 114 mm / 4.48 in
  • Weight:
    • Unloaded: 625 g / 22.05 oz
    • Loaded: 905 g / 32.12 oz
  • Trigger Pull: ~2.5 kg / ~5.5 lbs
  • Trigger Travel: ~12.5 mm / 0.49 in
  • Barrel Rifling: right hand, hexagonal
  • Length of Twist: 250 mm / 9.84 in
  • Magazine Capacity:
    • Standard: 17
    • Optional: 33
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