Glock 17 Gen6
Glock Ges.m.b.H. · Pistol · In Production · 2026
Also known as: G17 Gen6
Overview
The Glock 17 Gen6 is the sixth generation of the iconic Glock 17 full-size 9mm semi-automatic pistol, shipping to dealers in January 2026. It introduces a redesigned frame with a built-in palm swell, an enlarged factory beavertail for a higher and more stable grip without slide bite, and a new RTF6 dual-texture grip surface that wraps further around the frame. The slide is factory cut for the Gen6 Optic Ready System, accepting multiple red-dot footprints via included adapter plates, and each pistol ships with a flat-faced trigger.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 709 g (25.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 202 mm (7.95") |
| Barrel Length | 114 mm (4.49") |
| Height | 138 mm (5.43") |
| Width | 32 mm (1.26") |
| Sight Radius | 165 mm (6.50") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Safe Action |
| Trigger Pull | 28 N (6.3 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 17 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 375 m/s (1230 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 519 J (383 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1800 m (1968 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 250 mm (9.84") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Finish | NDLC |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Trigger Safety, Firing Pin Safety, Drop Safety
- Features: Factory Beavertail, Rtf6 Dual Texture Grip, Frame Palm Swell, Textured Thumb Rests, Flat Faced Trigger, Gen6 Optic Ready System, Ambidextrous Slide Stop, Reversible Mag Release, Flared Mag Well, Accessory Rail, Marksman Barrel
Variants
- Glock 19 Gen6 — Compact
- Glock 45 Gen6 — Crossover
Production
Production years: 2026-present
Current-generation production model of the Glock 17 line
Origin
Country of origin: Austria
Designer: Gaston Glock
Notes
Launched alongside Gen6 versions of the G19 and G45. The Gen6 Optic Ready System ships with three optic plates supporting footprints including Trijicon RMR/RCR/SRO, Holosun 407C/507C/508T, EOTech EFLX, Vortex Defender, and Leupold DeltaPoint Pro. MSRP at launch was approximately USD 745.
Background
Glock skipped a fully distinct Gen6 frame redesign for decades, finally moving the venerable G17 to a factory beavertail in 2026, a feature shooters had been adding aftermarket since the 1990s.