Glock 17 Gen 5 Mos Fs Review 2018

GLOCK handguns haven't inverse much since the early on eighty's. Then again, they really oasis't had to. Looking more like the original two generations than Gens iii and 4, I admit I was underwhelmed by what appeared to be minor tweaks GLOCK engineered into the Gen5. After shooting them, though, I believe GLOCK's Gen5 is its best Gen even so.

On the range, the most noticeable modify is the smoother trigger.

Thanks primarily due to a change in the shape of the striker block safety plunger — Gen4 circular plunger seen at summit, Gen5 ramped plunger seen at bottom — the Gen5 triggers are a definite improvement. They experience like a previous gen's trigger later on a full polishing task of the plunger, trigger bar, cruciform, connector, etc. Information technology's non quite Ghost Trigger territory, just still an obvious and appreciated difference that makes for the all-time factory GLOCK trigger available.

My favorite external alter is the flared mag well molded into the frame. The slight flare provides smoother, easier, and faster magazine insertion, and I similar that bit of outwards angle under my hands, as well.

Were these my guns instead of loaners, I'd bevel the U-shaped notch on the frontstrap and so it angles downwards into the magwell also. While you can get a magazine to hang up on that lip if you endeavor, it never happened to me on the range.

For many folks, removal of the previous two generations' much maligned finger grooves and a return to a directly frontstrap will be their favorite external characteristic. Since the earlier guns' grooves fit my hand just fine, I don't really have a preference either manner. But information technology was such a mutual complaint that information technology'south no surprise GLOCK finally ditched 'em. I doubt they'll be missed by anyone.

Back to the inside, what I think might be the coolest feature of the Gen5 hasn't gotten much coverage. Whereas the G17's of old used a different barrel lug design, the new G17 is really merely a G19L (long).

That ways a Gen5 G17 barrel drops correct into a Gen5 G19 slide. In fact, the unabridged 17 slide tin exist installed on the nineteen frame.

Heck, the Gen5 G17 slide tin fifty-fifty be installed on a Gen4 G19 frame, likewise. Yep, it runs but fine despite that little gap in front end of the dust cover (Solitary Wolf even sells a piece to cover that gap).

For the GLOCK aftermarket, which is wildly popular despite GLOCK'south vaunted out-of-the-box Perfection, it ways Gen4 G19 barrels volition fit the Gen5 G19, but no previous G17 barrels will fit the new G17. That's a small hiccup, though, since the simple solution is aught more than a longer G19 butt.

In fact, "G19L" barrels already be. Seen above is a Lone Wolf Alpha Wolf Gen4 G19L barrel installed in the Gen5 G17. Fit and office were flawless.

Likewise, the Blastoff Wolf Gen4 G19 threaded butt dropped correct into the Gen5.

Of grade, one of the reasons people purchase aftermarket barrels for their GLOCKs is to switch from polygonal to traditional rifling, opening up the ability to shoot cast lead (not-jacketed) projectiles or sometimes just hoping for more accuracy. Well, the Gen5's come with GLOCK'south "Marksman" barrel (seen above), which appearsnot to take polygonal rifling.

I've seen some arguing back and forth between cyberspace types as to whether this is the case or not, and I'yard the get-go to acknowledge that I'm no GLOCKspert. Nevertheless, just by looking at it with my dang eyeballs, it sure looks like some season of good ol' land-and-groove (aka non polygonal) rifling.

Jumping dorsum outside the gun, there are 4 more than noteworthy changes:

The slide stop is at present ambidextrous; mirrored on both sides of the pistol. It functions equally well equally a slide lock and as a slide release from either side.

The slide is treated with a deeper black, nDLC finish that's besides supposed to be more durable. Compared to the previous dark gray, somewhat dusty-looking finish, it does expect nicer.

The muzzle has been askew. This GLOCK is less block than the last GLOCK. It looks good, drops a tiny bit of weight, and may ease holstering.

A notch in the bottom of the frontstrap aids in getting a solid purchase on the magazine, helping to strip it out of the pistol in the outcome of a malfunction in which the magazine becomes stuck.

Unfortunately, these final ii changes aren't quite Perfect.

For some insane reason that boggles my mind and triggers OCD sufferers everywhere, the new muzzle shape isn't matched by the dustcover, which exactly retains the Gen3/iv's squarer shape. Allow'due south see, what happens when we put square corners adjacent to beveled corners? Oh yep, a freaking shelf! How on earth did this happen? The Gen5s clearly required brand new frame molds, yet somehow they decided to alter the rear one-half and leave the front one-half the aforementioned? Despite changing the slide shape? Lordy.

Over to what I'll phone call the Operator notch, it appears to bother some folks' little finger fingers on the G19. While my footling finger does run right over the notch, I can't say I really noticed it. I grip hard with those pinkies and merely didn't find it bothersome at all. However, your mileage may vary depending on hand size and moisturizing routine, and it definitely seems to be a literal sore spot for some shooters. The G17's longer grip puts the Operator notch out of the problem zone for most people.

The new frame has been modified for the ambi slide end. Other changes include a new trigger housing and trigger bound system that's more like that of the G42/43. Gen5 GLOCKs are actually easier to disassemble than their forebears, if y'all can believe that.

I detest plastic sights and and then do y'all. It's ridiculous. Thankfully, the Gen5 GLOCKs are available from the starting time with two other sight options: factory GLOCK Dark Sights or a new set of Ameriglo night sights. The Ameriglos are particularly crawly with a highly-visible forepart and a serrated rear with pocket-sized Tritium vials that aren't distracting by day but are obvious in the nighttime.

The significantly smoother trigger and the slightly flared magwell combined with the 17'due south switch to a "19L" barrel, while retaining everything that makes a GLOCK a GLOCK — simplicity, reliability — make this the best Gen ever. From where I'm sitting, every alter on this gun is an comeback, even if the front of the frame should take been askew to match the new slide shape.

Specifications: Gen5 GLOCK 19 and 17

MSRP:Approximately $630 to $715 depending on choice of sights (available from Brownells here and 1800GunsAndAmmo hither)

Ratings (out of five stars):

Reliability * * * * *
They're GLOCKs and they ran as such.

Accuracy * * *
They shot the same for me every bit previous GLOCKs, which is to say about average. That smoother trigger is appreciated.

Aesthetics * * * *
Compared to previous generations, I recall the Gen5 deserves an actress star. The finish is better, the grip looks meliorate, and the slide bevel looks ameliorate (despite the frame ledge scandal). Only it's nonetheless a GLOCK.

Ergonomics * * * *
Once again, an upgrade from the Gen3/4 GLOCKs with a more than universal grip that volition piece of work better for more people. And then again, the Operator notch may rub some folks the wrong fashion and, ultimately, it'due south still a GLOCK.

Overall * * * *
The Gen5s are better in every way than the Gen3s and Gen4s. They're solid GLOCKs. That said, they're still GLOCKs so the grip is still somewhat square and has that special GLOCK angle. The aesthetics are still somewhat boring. If you love GLOCKs these are five-star guns. If yous prefer pistols that fit the human hand and have sexy lines, though, v stars is a bridge also far.

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Source: https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/gen5-glock-19-17-gun-review/